I shielded my eyes from the sun and sighed happily. I was finished with my work for today, which meant it was almost time for Cam to stop by.

Ever since the day the incident with Willow and the chicken happened, we've been hanging out a lot more. He usually stopped by around lunch time and we would eat together. Sometimes I made something, or he'd bring something, or we went to the diner. I never cared about that though, I was just happy to see him.

We never talked about what it meant. We never talked about the lunch itself. It just happened after he first asked me to eat with him. I definitely didn't want to bring my feelings into this and scare him away. Georgia said I should let him make the first move, if there was to be one. I wasn't sure how Cam felt about me. I knew my feelings, whether I wanted to or not. I liked Cam. A lot.

But I couldn't do anything about it. I wouldn't. It'd be too risky.

Laney wants me to take action. She's convinced Cam likes me, because she claims he's been happier lately. But I refused to consider it. It just makes me nervous when I did.

I decided to go inside and clean a little while I waited. My kitchen was a mess after my attempt at cooking a new dish last night. I began scrubbing away at the crusted remains of who-knows-what off my counter and stove. Before I knew it, I was done and my kitchen was spotless. I looked around, wondering if I had anything else to do. A wilting flower caught my eye.

I picked up the flower Cam had given me weeks ago. I knew it would die eventually, but I was still sad to see it in this state. I wasn't sure how long it had been dead. I removed it from the glass and poured out the water. I held the wilted flower in my head, unsure as to what to do with it. I didn't want to throw it out; that just seemed cruel. So I set it on my bookshelf for the time being.

I looked at the time and wondered where Cam was. He was usually here by now. I looked out my window and saw a figure standing at the entrance to my farm. I smiled and opened my door to go meet him. But as I drew closer, I saw it wasn't Cam; it was Ash.

"Oh, hey Ash." I said, a little taken back. "What can I do for you?"

"Hey, Lillian" He smiled. "Sorry for dropping by so expectantly. I just wanted to give you something." He held out a bag of animal treats. "I know it's not much, but I wanted to say thanks for bringing life back to this town. And for what you've done to help the relationship between our town and Konohana."

I smiled and took the bag. "Aw, thank you. But really, it's nothing. I really haven't even done that much."

"Sure you have. And you've done so well taking care of your animals. It's amazing! So use these treats to make them even happier." He chuckled a little.

"I will, thank you, Ash."

"They're also from my mom." He told me. "Actually, it was mostly her idea…"

I laughed. "Okay, I'll be sure to stop by and thank her as well."

"Hey, while I've got you here, there's been something I've been meaning to ask you…" He stepped a little closer.

"Do you—." He started to say, but a cough interrupted him. We turned to see Cam standing there, looking angry.

"Oh, hey there, Cam." Ash greeted.

"C-Cam!" I said. "There you are. I've been wondering where you were."

"Doesn't look like it." He said flatly.

"W-what?" I asked, confused. Then I realized he must have thought something was going on between Ash and I. What he walked in on was a bit suspicious, even to me. I had no idea what Ash was going to say, and I was afraid to know. But then I wondered why he'd even care.

"Whoa there." Ash said. "No need to be like that. I was just about to ask Lillian something kinda personal, ya know?"

Cam glared. "Like what?"

Ash held up his hands. "Oh, I know what you're thinking. It's nothing like that."

I twisted the bag of treats in my hands nervously. I had no idea what was going on.

"Then ask her."

Ash sighed. "I said it was personal…"

Cam frowned even more and turned to leave. "Whatever."

"Aw, fine." Ash said, defeated. Cam paused. "What I was going to ask you, Lillian, was…do you know if Georgia likes me?" He was blushing madly, and wouldn't look me in the eye.

Slowly, my face broke out into a grin. "Oh, I see."

"Shut up." He muttered. "Just answer the question?"

I laughed. "Ash, I don't know if I should. That's sort of going behind her back. Why don't you just ask her yourself?"

He frowned. "Because it's embarrassing. I didn't even want to ask you in front of Cam."

Cam huffed. "If you wanna know so bad, go ask her yourself. Don't bother Lillian about it. You're plenty old enough to work this out yourself."

"Cam." I frowned. "It's okay. Ash can come to me about anything. That's what friends are for."

Ash sighed. "Nah, he's right. I should just suck it up and go ask her out. How else am I going to find out?" He smiled. "Thanks a lot you guys."

"Good luck." I told him.

He said his goodbyes and left. Cam and I stood silently for a few moments.

"What was that about?" I asked him.

"What?" He shrugged.

I crossed my arms. "You know what. Why were you so mean?"

"I wasn't."

I sighed. "Fine. Why were you late?"

"I was helping Laney with something."

"Oh."

It was awkward. I hadn't felt this was around Cam in weeks. I didn't like it. He was distant from me.

"Have your parents replied to your letter?" He suddenly asked.

"What?" I asked, surprised. This was random.

"You letter. You sent one right?"

I was silent. I realized I never did. I knew I told him I would, but I never did. I half forgot and half didn't want to. I bit my lip and gripped the bag in my hands. I wanted to lie and say I did, but I knew that wouldn't end well.

"Um…"

"You didn't." He stated. "You never sent one."

"I was going to…" I told him quietly.

"No you weren't. You lied to me." He accused.

"No I didn't!"

He shook his head and turned to go.

"No, wait, Cam. Please. I'm sorry." I grabbed his wrist. "I was putting it off. I don't know what to say. I'll write it though. I promise."

He sighed. Slowly he turned to me again. "You will?"

"Yes." I said. "I know I should. It's just hard to put it down on paper."

"Okay. I understand." He said. "Sorry."

We stood there for a minute. I didn't know what to say. I glanced up at him, only to find him staring at me.

"I thought Ash was going to ask you out." He told me.

I blushed a little. "I did too, sort of. But I knew he didn't feel that way about me."

"You don't feel that way about him, right?"

"Of course not. Why?"

His face was a little pink. "Never mind. It doesn't matter."

"Are you sure?"

"No." He pinched the bridge of his nose, sighing loudly. "I don't know."

I frowned, wishing he'd just say what he really felt for once. It was driving me crazy. He was confusing me.

Suddenly he groaned. "Lillian, I was jealous when I thought he was going to ask you out."

I looked up at him, but before I could speak he was talking again.

"Because I like you." He blurted out. "I…"

He stopped, covering his face with his hand. I stood there, shocked. So he did like me. He liked me back. I felt amazingly happy. I could tell he was really embarrassed, so I refrained from laughing at myself. I didn't want him to think I was laughing at him.

I smiled and gently removed his hand from his face. "I like you, too, Cam."

He stared at me, and then he was leaning down towards me.

When he kissed me, I felt like my chest was going to burst and I felt dizzy. I dropped the bag of treats and wrapped my arms around his neck, returning the kiss.

It was a perfect first kiss.

….

That night, I sat down with a pen and some paper. I was determined to write a letter to my parents. After an hour, I managed to squeeze out something that resembled a letter.

Mom and Dad,

It's me, Lillian. I'm sure you were surprised to see me gone. I'm sorry if I made you worry, but I'm fine. I just needed to get away and start my life. I can't really explain everything without hurting anyone, so I won't.

Just know I'm okay. I hope you can accept this.

You don't have to reply. It might be easier if you don't.

Again, sorry.

-Lillian

I frowned at the letter. It was stupid, but I couldn't make it any better. I stuffed it in an envelope and addressed it to my parents, and then went outside to put it in my mail box.

I went inside and to bed, excited to tell Cam that I had done it.

A/N: Hey, wow it's been a while. Sorry. I've been way busy with school. But guess what? It's over! I'm graduating soon and then I'm free until I'm sucked back into it in the fall, when I go to college. But oh well. I'll enjoy it while I can.

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