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Day 10 – Spring; 1st Year

My alarm blared waking me up from a dream I was having. It was a dream of Neil and I on top of a mountain. We were star gazing at some festival that is held in the winter time. Instead of gazing up at the sky I was staring at Neil. He turned to look at me and I looked away quickly, feeling my cheeks getting hot from embarrassment. I heard him chuckle to himself.

Now that my dream was ruined. I got up to do my daily chores on the farm. I saw that my potatoes were finally ready for harvest. It's pretty exciting to see all your hard work blooming in a few days. I felt pleased with myself. I went to go check on Moo Moo to see how she was doing. Still looked healthy and happy. After brushing, talking and milking her, I proceeded to go take my milk to Neil. His shop should be open by now. I started to feel my cheeks get hot again and butterflies in my stomach. I could feel a big goofy smile on my face.

When I gave Neil his milk, he of coursed thank me just like yesterday. I tried to hide my nervousness from him. I wasn't ready to leave just yet so I decided to check and see what he sold. He told me about the Animal Sanctuary, it's where I could take my animals to graze and help with stress. Chickens weren't able to go though. The Animal Sanctuary cost about 100 bucks just to take Moo Moo. So I decided I would take her just to see what it was all about. This was my chance to try and get to know Neil a little more.

Animal Sanctuary

"Okay, we're here! Welcome to the Animal Sanctuary! Here your animals can graze and eat to their heart's content, lowering their stress. The longer they stay the better. Well, I'm just killing time here. Spend some time with your animals. The return trip is at 9 PM." Said Neil.

I spent a little time with Moo Moo, telling her about how I feel about Neil and how I got all awkward around him when I tried to speak to him. I'm sure he felt just as awkward having to be around a female. Seeing as it didn't seem he had any type of communication skills. Moo Moo just let out a small, "Moooo" as if she was actually listening to me. I finally got up the courage to strike up a conversation with him. Even if it was just small talk.

"Why animals?" I asked, although it sounded like a stupid question to ask.

"My parents bred and took care of them." Neil replied, watching Moo Moo lying down in the grass.

"I see." There was nothing else I could think of to ask. I felt like he would get annoyed fast.

"Why did you take over the farm?" Neil asked, turning his eyes towards mine.

"My Dad wasn't in good shape anymore to take care of the farm. I wasn't do anything with my life so I decided to just leave the city. Moving out here was the best decision." Things were starting to get serious.

"You're pretty good with Moo Moo." Neil slightly smiled.

My heart began to pound in my chest. We were both silent for the next few hours. Just sitting in the grass watching Moo Moo.

"Hey Rosaline. It's about time to go back." Neil said.

I just nodded my head. I was starting to feel sleepy and Moo Moo had fallen asleep herself. When we got back Neil informed me that he had put Moo Moo back where she was.

"See you later." Neil said.

Once I got back into my home. I collapsed on my bed and fell asleep.


Author's Note: Sorry for not updating at ALL. My laptop I had died on me and I couldn't remember if I had written chapter 10 on it or not. I also got writer's block. I get it a lot which I have no idea why. I also ended up losing interest in the story as well. Now I got the inspiration back from playing Legend of Zelda... I also started school so that takes up time. It took me awhile just to write this story cause I had no idea how to go about with Neil and Rosaline. Especially with Neil since he's not really much of a talker. I also couldn't even remember if Moo Moo was a girl or not. LOL. I'm pretty sure Moo Moo is... Enjoy!

FYI: I do not care for criticism as I do not plan to make writing into a career. This is just for fun and it's my IMAGINATION!