Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN HARVEST MOON!

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Ugh…Stupid writer's block, right on a very important chapter :( Happy New year!

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Chapter 18

Will you marry me?

What is weird is that the blizzard messed up my ideal timing of dates. It was Winter 10th.

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When I was tucking Annie in, I told her what I was planning to do.

"You're going to ask Daddy Skye to marry you?"

I nodded. Then she hugged me.

"Good luck Momma."

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I was sitting next to Skye that night. We just finished a conversation on stars.

"Remember when you claimed you're the prince of the stars?" I asked.

"I do. It was the night we met." Then we both sighed.

"Hey Skye, if I give you something, would you keep it?" I asked.

"Of course." He replied.

Then I grabbed the blue feather from my knapsack. He was in shock.

"You're going to give your heart to someone else aren't you?" Skye asked, sounding rather hurt.

No! This is for you! I wanted to say, but I couldn't say a word. I was too choked up.

I grabbed the transport stone, and transported home.

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When I got outside the house, I was barley able to stand. But still I dragged myself up the stairs to check on Annie. Her scar was a little irritated from the dry, cold air of winter. But other than that, she was pretty normal.

I was able to get into my room before I completely break down.

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I woke up on top of my bed, with my shoes still laced, knapsack still on back, and gloves on. I looked at the clock. 5:30. Might as well get up.

After cleaning up myself, I went downstairs. I was heading to the kitchen when I saw a folded up note on the table. I looked up, in the direction of Annie's room. If Annie was up, I wonder what she drew. So I walked over to the table and read the note.

My beloved Jill, It started. I gasped, it was from Skye!

I will come and steal your heart tonight.

Sincerely, Phantom (Daddy) Skye

I laughed when he added the "Daddy" part in the note. Annie had him around his finger. That's my girl!

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Annie asked what he said when we were eating our morning bowl of cereal.

"He said that I gave him a shock, and that he needs to think about it." I told her.

"That means a no." Annie assumed, sounding disappointed.

"No. Think about it Annie, He's a thief, I am a mother with a five year old daughter who works a tad bit hard. He has a lot to think about."

"Okay, but if he says yes, I want to call him 'Daddy'."

I chuckled. "That's between you and Skye, Anne."

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The rest of the day went slowly, as I wait for night to come. I knew what he meant when he said 'Steal your heart away'. He wants to steal the blue feather so that I couldn't propose to whoever he thought I was going out with. When finally, I tucked Annie in, and I waited at the table (which was near the doorway) for my Phantom Thief to come and steal my heart.

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At Midnight, He knocked at the door. I let him in, and we both sat at the table.

"Do you want anything?" I asked.

"If I want anything, I know this place well enough to get it myself."

"True." I said. Uh heart, could you please tone it down five decibels? I asked my heart.

"Did I mention how beautiful you look tonight Jill?" Skye asked.

Then I pulled put the blue feather, and with my other hand, I took his hand, then I placed the feather on his palm.

"Thanks." He said. Then there was a pause, and I was able to find my voice when he said "Huh?"

"This feather was given to my Nee-Maw from my Grandpa. When I found it in the basement, your face was the face I saw when I touched it." I caught my breath. "You how I feel about the other guys in the valley- heck guys in general. So why did you think I was giving this feather to someone else?" I was done with talking.

"Jill, when you showed me the feather, I was shocked. What I said was my first reaction, then I saw your response, and it tore my heart apart." Then he stood, took my hand, (which made me stand up) and embraced me. "I love you more than anything. Yes I will marry you."

Then we went to a deep kiss, which I had to break when I heard the thunk of a girl getting out of bed.

"That would be Annie." I said. We both looked towards the stairs, when a girl that had an irritated scar, messed up red hair and sleep in her blue eyes came down the stairs.

"Daddy Skye?" Annie asked half asleep.

"Yeah Baby?" He replied. Then as if a light bulb turned on above her, she ran to Skye, and Skye picked her up.

"Are you and Momma getting married?" she said super fast, the question finally asked.

"We are." I said.

"Yay!" Annie squealed.

We all laughed.

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Skye and I tucked Annie in, and we were at the doorway saying goodnight.

"So do I get a kiss goodbye?" He asked.

I giggled. "Of course."

Then I kissed my fiancé goodbye.