A/N: Sorry I haven't updated this in almost a month. Ack! I need to finish some of these stories so I don't have so many going at one time! Anyway; I wrote this chapter on the drive to school in the car! *cheers* That's right! I love you all so much I'm writing at the oddest times ever! Please review, I really appreciate it! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon or the song Jump Then Fall by Taylor Swift.



J is for Jump Then Fall

Chelsea and Vaughn have been dating for an entire season...

"You sure about this?" Vaughn growls as Chelsea drags him down to the beach.

She giggles and tightens her grip on his hand. Holding it gave her butterflies in her stomach, but it felt right inside of hers.

"Yes I'm sure!" She laughs even as her twinkling eyes linger over him; dressed in swim trunks.

He just rolls his eyes but when her face turns back in the direction they were going, he continues to check her out in her sky blue bikini.

"I like the way you sound in the morning," She glances back at him and without warning; she realizes his love is the best sound she's ever heard.

"I like the way I can't keep my focus." Vaughn mutters even as they reach the beach. He watches her talk and hears the words, but all he can think is 'I'm glad that we're together'.

He watches her grin as they get closer to the water; she seems so happy that she seems to shine. Watching her, Vaughn can't help doing the same,

"Race you!" Chelsea blurts out as she runs towards the dock. She giggles the entire way until she jumps off the edge of the dock and submerges beneath the water.

Vaughn just walks to the edge of the dock and watches her.

She emerges again, a smile on her face and beads of water dripping down her skin. When she sees that Vaughn hasn't jumped in, she frowns slightly and looks at him. "Don't be afraid to jump then fall into me."

He still looks hesitant; and Chelsea can't help but wonder why. Vaughn could swim very well after all.

"I'll be there; I'm never gonna leave you. As long as you want to be with me too." Chelsea smiles; finally realizing why he was hesitating. "So jump, then fall."

Vaughn suddenly smiles and backs up a few steps. Then, with a running start, he jumps and falls into the water. Chelsea giggles when she's sprayed by the splash.

He emerges and swims over to her. Since he's so tall he can feel the wet sand ooze between his toes. Playfully, he pulls her closer to him; warping his arms around her.

"Oh, well I like the way your hair falls in your face." Smiling, he brushes back a stand of her hair so it was behind her ear. Then he takes one of her hands and, after closing his own around it, places it on his chest.

"You've got the keys to me; I love each freckle on your face." He leans forward to lightly kiss her nose.

She laughs even though she blushes. "I've never been so wrapped up. Honey, I like the way you're everything I ever wanted."

He chuckles softly and gazes deep into her baby blue eyes. "I had time to think it over. And all I can say is come closer."

Chelsea swims closer to him, her skin brushing his under the water as he continues to speak. "Take a deep breath and jump and fall into me."

Both take a deep breath and submerge under the water to share a sweet kiss. They come back to the surface when they become desperate for air.

Chelsea's grinning like an idiot and Vaughn can't help but smile too. "Cause every time you smile, I'll smile. And every time you shine, I'll shine for you,"

"When people say things that bring you to your knees, I'll catch you," Vaughn whispers quietly to her when she swims back over.

"The time is gonna come when you're so mad you could cry. But I'll hold you through the night until you smile." Chelsea takes a hand and gently strokes his face, stubble prickling her hand.

"Oh oh, I need you baby." Vaughn's lips press tightly against hers.

"Don't be afraid." She kisses him back passionately.

"I'll be there, I'm never gonna leave you." He whispers to her, oblivious to their current location.

"I'll always want to be with you too." She mummers back softly.

"So jump then fall."