I know you have heard me say this so many times but I'm sorry this is late. I was trying to give yu this before febuary vacation but you see it didn't happen. During vacation I was in Florida soI didn't have time to do it. WhenI came back I had projects essays and a test waiting for me at school. Anyway, here it is! sorry this is a short chapter but I couldn't think of what eles toput in it.

Puppy Love

"I'm bored." said the brown haired farmer who laid on the couch, staring at the tv.

"Jill, I heard you the last eight times you said it." commented a shadow demon, "Find something to do."

"I have!" Jill sat up and looked at Midna, "Ellen and Popuri are busy on their farms, Ann is working at the restaurant, Joe's helping fix town square, and Lyla is working today."

"What about that guy… what's he's name?" Midna thought for a bit to try and remember he's name, "He was the guy you were getting straw out of he's hair and getting really close to."

"Oh, you mean Ray and like I said before, I was just helping him. Nothing significant about it!"

"Why don't you visit him?" suggested Midna, "You said yourself he lives in the middle of the woods, he probably doesn't get much visitors."

"Your right," Jill got up from the couch, "It's been awhile since I last saw him."

"Good, you have something to do." Midna was relived now tat Jill's whining stopped. "I'll stay here and take a cat nap. Call for me if you need me."

Midna curled herself into a ball, on one of the couch pillows. Jill smiled and headed out of the house. She didn't dare look at Jamie's house. She just headed straight towards the woods. She did wave to Ellen and her cousin Blue who were tending their field. Ellen waved back but Blue just kept on working. Most of the villagers were busy today. Jill woke up early today, so she got everything that needed to be done before eleven.

'Now where are those red arrows. If I fallow them I'll get to his house.' It took awhile before Jill could find them and it was just a mater of time before she got to Ray's home. She found the teenager sitting by the lake doing something. Jill walked towards him not making a sound, to see what he was doing.

The water moved as he moved his hand. A sphere of water floated in his hand. He made the water into different shapes and did little tricks. Jill had never seen anything like this. It amazed her how he had full control over the water.

"Wow, how do you do that?" Ray jumped almost landing in the lake. He's face was white and startled. He looked up to see a smiling Jill looking down on him.

"W-what are you doing here!" He scrambled to his feet now looking down at Jill.

"I thought you'd like to get a visitor." explained Jill. "That was really cool what you did with the water."

"I-I don't know what your talking about."

"Don't play dumb, Ray." Jill wagged her finger at him. "I know what I saw. And besides you're a bad lier."

"Yeah, I know." sighed Ray. "It's just I don't want people to know I can do that. They'll think I'm a freak."

"Your not a freak, Ray. Just gifted."

"You really think so?" It was a first for him, for someone normal to think that.

"Yep. Hey, what else can you do?"

"You really want to see?" Jill nodded. A smile crept on Ray's face. "Ok, but I got to warn you, what you just was nothing compared to what I can really do."

Jill smiled at his boasting. It seemed it had been awhile since Ray smiled or felt happy.

Ray stood next to the water and slowly lifted one of his hands. Water lifted out of the lake becoming a horizontal line. He then made the water move just by moving he's hand. Jill's eyes widen and her smile grew.

He slowly put the water back into the lake leaving Jill confused. He then started to walk into the lake. Not into, but walked on top of the water. This made Jill's mouth slightly a jar. He smiled at her expression and held out he's hand. Jill slowly took he's hand not knowing what to expect.

'OH MY GOD! I'M STANDING ON WATER!' Ray pulled Jill next to him and wrapped he's arm around her waist. He made the water under their feet rise up. Jill held onto ray as they started to lift up. Even though she was afraid of heights, Jill felt safe. They were high enough to see the whole town. 'wow!'

Ray smiled at her amazed expression. He then started to make the water slowly down. He was getting tired. It took a lot of energy to hold both their weights. Ray brought them back to the ground happy to know their was someone he could trust with his secret.

"That was so cool!" yelled Jill. "That was totally amazing!"

"If you thought that was cool you should see my brother. He was the greatest!" He's smile then turned to a frown. He looked down to the ground, depressed.

"Ray?" Jill was worried, "Is something wrong."

"No, not exactly." He looked down at the pond. "It's just…"

"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." Jill didn't want to push him.

"No. I think it will be better to tell someone then keep it inside."

"Kurt, I'm Bored!" whined Joe to he's twin brother.

"Why are you whining to me about it. Find something to do." Today was a slow day for the carpenters. Even though the giant chickens were fighting last night, there wasn't much damage. Kurt didn't mind it but Joe needed to be entertained 24/7.

"I know! I'll go visit Jill!" Joe waited for he's brother to objected but nothing happen.

"Fine, It's better then you bothering me." Joe was stunned. Did Kurt actually say it was ok for him to visit her? Joe didn't question him and ran off to find Jill.

"Finally, some peace and quiet." muttered Kurt.

Jill waited for Ray to tell her what was bugging him. But she didn't push him, seeing it was a hard subject to talk about. Jill gave him a comforting smile, making him less tense.

"You see something horrible happened to me when I was twelve." He took in a deep breath and continued. "My family and me lived in a forest similar to this one. My mother died when I was seven because of her sickness that she got after delivering me. So their was only my brother and my father. Well, my brother was actually my half brother. Before my mother met my father she met another man who left her after finding out she was pregnant. My brother was good at almost everything he did. It just seemed easy to him. I was kind of jealous. It was a beautiful day when it happen. When Aysu came."

"Aysu?"

"Aysu is a water spirit that can travel to one water location to another. It was once a kind spirit that could heal the sick and had power over water. On that day, it became a blood lust creature." Ray's lip quivered and he's body shake. "I saw that thing kill my father and brother."

Ray burst into tears. The memories of that day were bright as day. He's father's body in the teeth of the water spirit. He's eyes dull and blood flowing down he's dead body. Ray's brother's arm floating in the water.

Jill watched as Ray cried he's eyes out. Jill could only thin she could think of. She hugged the crying boy. Ray was shocked at her action but strangely felt better. It seemed this simple action released the sadness in Ray's heart. He felt at peace in her embrace.

Joe was fallowing Jill's scent in the woods after Midna told him she went to visit Ray. Joe was friends with Ray but always got lost trying to find he's house. Joe wondered why Jill was at Ray's house, but didn't want to think about it.

Joe's heart stopped when he got to he's friends home. Jill had her arms around Ray as he slowly did the same. It hurt so much to see them so close, Joe had to get out of there. So he ran.

"Did you hear something?" asked Jill as she let go of him.

"No." he did the same. "Maybe it was a squirrel."

Jill looked at her watch and say the time. "Sorry, but I got to go. I promise I won't tell anyone of your secret."

"Thank you." Ray watched as she left. He was happy to know there was someone he could talk to. There was Joe, but he was usually busy with work. "Tomorrow I'll think I'll visit him."

Joe was back earlier then expected. Kurt took this was a sign that something was wrong. Joe didn't want to talk to anyone. He just wanted to be alone.

"Hey, what are you doing back early?" asked Kurt but Joe didn't reply. "did you find Jill?"

Joe stopped in he's traces. He did find Jill but with Ray. Sharp pain struck he's heart again. He quickly got into he's and Kurt's room without he's brother fallowing him. He sat on the edge of he's bed, tears rolling down he's cheeks. 'I got to get a hold of myself. They were just hugging. Friends hug. But they were so close…' Joe curled up in a ball on he's bed. Joe really like Jill. He felt happy being with her. But the thoughts of Ray being closer to her made him feel worse. He needed to see Jill but not today. Not while he's emotions like this. He wanted to tear Ray apart, but another side of him wanted to still be friends with him. Right now he just wanted to go to bed.

"Hey, Jill!" Ann ran up to her friend after seeing Jill walking by the Inn. "What are you doing tomorrow night."

"Nothing. Why do you ask?"

"Well, me and the other girls were thing to have a sleepover party." explained Ann. "Do you want to come?"

"Yes!" It's been awhile since she had hang out with any other girls .

"also, um… is it possible if we can have it at your house?" Ann asked nervously, "We were going to have it in the inn, but my dad remembered the last time I had a sleepover there. Let's just say he doesn't wanting it to happen again."

"Sure, as long as no one brakes anything."

"Thank you, thank you!" Ann hugged Jill and started to jump around. "This is going to be so much fun!"

Popuri was very happy today. A little too happy for Rick's liking. 'what is she so happy about. It's not her birthday and there was no big festival coming up. Could it be? No, it can't be. It's not even summer yet! He CAN'T be coming early! I HATE HIM! I hate Kai! I won't let him go near my sister! I know what he thinks when he see her! That little-'

"Why are you so happy today, Popuri?" asked her mother.

"Well, tomorrow is the sleepover ,I told you a few days ago."

"That's right. I forgot about that. So where are you having it?"

"Hopefully Ann can get Jill to have it at her house." explained Popuri.

"Jill?" Rick came into their conversation. "Isn't her house a little small?"

"We'll be fine, Rick." sighed he's sister, "Stop worrying. It's just Jill. And I know you have a little crush on her."

"N-no, I don't!" stuttered Rick as he's face went red.

"Right, Rick. What ever you say."

Midna welcomed Jill home after being gone for a few hours. She could smell the fisherman's scent on her. Midna smiled.

"So what did you do at Ray's house."

"Nothing, really." Jill took out a piece of paper from a draw and started to make a to do list for the sleepover.

"so why do you have he's scent on you?" asked Midna.

"I do?" Jill sniffed her shirt but smelled nothing. "Well I did give him a hug to try to comfort him."

"Comfort?" Midna tilted her head.

"He told me how he's family died."

"So he has no family?"

"No. I feel really sorry for him." Jill went into deep thought.

"What are you doing." Midna decided to change the subject.

"Oh, The girls from the town are coming over to have a sleepover tomorrow night." Explained Jill. "I'm making a to do list for the party."

"Well, I'm happy to see you hanging out with girls for a change." commented the cat. "It looked like you were just hanging out with guys in this town. And winning some of their hearts as well, may I add."

"Midna!" yelled Jill, "Will you stop saying that! I'm not trying to do that!

"That doesn't mean they won't fall for you."

"AHHH!"

"I'll stop, I'll stop." Midna laughed a little, seeing her friend frustration. "It would be nice to have someone to watch over here in this town."

"I have you." Jill smiled at her long time friend.

"I mean if anything would have happen to me." Midna was serious. "there would be someone-"

"stop talking nonsense. Your going to be with me until I'm an old, gray haired lady."

"But Jill, if something would-"

"Midna, nothing is going to happen." Jill smiled and got up to put her laundry in the washer machine. Midna sighed, seeing the conversation was over.

Jill put her dirty cloths into the machine thinking about what Midna said. Jill couldn't think how it would be without her. She was Jill's first friend. 'I should think more on the party. I only got a day to prepare. Now what should I have for snacks.'

"Jamie, what are you doing?" asked Max as he laid on the floor of the living room. Jamie was pacing back an forth.

"I got to find away to get those crystals." muttered Jamie.

"Is that all your thinking about." sighed Max. "I think you should be wonder who put those crystals in the chicken feed."

"I know but when I asked that woman that owned the chicken farm, but she lost the info card she got in the mail. There's nothing we can do but wait to see if they try something again."

"I was afraid of that. The next time might be worse."

Well, I hope you liked it.