Harvest Moon
Missing You
By: Belldandy'sKeiichi
Note: [any text in here is a thought text]
Author's Time: Ann's chapter is now up! Yes...go ahead and ignore this part of the story were I take a moment to talk to you guys directly...*sigh* it seems that no one ever listens to me. But eh, that's just my luck. Anywho! Read, review, and don't go crazy with the candy.
Things that I have learned this week: DTA, Don't Trust Anyone...
Disclaimer: You know the drill, I don't own Harvest Moon...
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Jack picked up the second to last letter on his table and inspected it. Again, nothing special about the letter, it had his name on it, writing in a fancy way. He took a deep breath and opened the letter.
Chapter 5: Your Voice that Changes Me
Dearest Jack,
I see that you're going away for while. But for how long? A month? A year? I hope not a year...why? Because your special to me...and you've changed the way I see life drastically. Just by being yourself, you have helped me changed from one person to another. But...where should I begin?
Before you came, it was just me and my dad running an Inn in this small village. My mom died when I was young so I don't have any memories of her...but my dad does. And everytime fall comes; he would go out and take long walks up mother hill. He must have loved my mom so much to miss her everytime this season comes. But anyway, it was just me and my dad. When I was growing up, he would tell stories about my mother and what she was like. He told me that she was very pretty, she would put her hair up in a pony tail and she loves to cook. He would also tell me about their first date and how they met and other things like this. I knew that he missed her a lot, and I wanted to do something so that he didn't feel sad whenever fall came. So when my hair got long enough, I put it in a pony tail, and I asked my dad to teach me how to cook. I remember his expression when I first ask him. He was overjoyed to see me like this, taking the image of my mom. And so the years past. Dad raised me, teaching me things like how to cook and how to take orders from customers, and still told me stuff about my mom. And each story that he told me, I learn more and more about my mom's personality and what she would do in a situation. So I used this information and decided that if I wanted to be like my mom, I'd have to act like her too. And by doing so...I became the perfect resemblance of my mother. People like it. They would come to me and say stuff like, "how cute. Doug, your daughter looks like your wife." Or "so you want to be just like your mom when you grow up?" These were nice complements...but deep down inside, I didn't feel like myself.
But I did this to myself. I wanted to be like my mom. I put all this effort so that I can be like my mom and to make my dad happy. But then why do I feel like I'm someone else, rather than someone I want to be? And why do I feel like I'm not getting anywhere in life? These questions were buzzing around my head and I couldn't find an answer for any of them...at least I couldn't find them until you came.
When you first came, you were just some guy exploring Mineral Village. Of course, I said hi to you, but when you said hi back...I just took me back. The way you said hi to me.... it wasn't shrouded in mystery nor was it blunt and quick. It was just a normal, friendly, from the bottom of your heart, hello. This got me thinking. All these years, I've been putting up this image in order to make my dad happy and thinking that if I keep this up, I'll be happy also. But so far, I've been hypocritical and unsure of where I'm going. So right after you left, I made a vow that I would change. To change into the person I wanted to be. Someone that would make both my mom and dad proud.
But...days have past...and yet I feel like I haven't changed at all. Sure, I made the effort to be more like myself, going out more and hanging out with my friends...but everytime I see you...I get nervous and I suppress my feelings. It's not like I don't have any emotions. I'm human, and I get emotional at times. It's just that reason always comes before emotions for me. Whenever you come around, I close off my feelings. Like there is a door to my emotions that can't be open. But I know that there is a way to open that door. And I knew that you held the answer. So I kept an eye on you. Whenever I had time to kill, I would go to your farm and talk for awhile. And I love talking to you. Your voice was so calming, so peaceful, and so gentle. And slowly, I noticed myself change.
I was paying more attention to my own personal appearance, watching my appetite, and taking better care of myself. And everyday I would look into the mirror and instead of seeing my mother's face in the reflection, I would see my own. You helped me removed my mask and helped my true self to emerge. I didn't know there was a me like this deep inside me. I followed your lead of speaking from the heart, and I followed your actions of helping people...and so, I was a different person. Then I realized, after spending so much time talking to you and getting to know you, you were more than just a friend to me. More than a best friend also. I was in love with you.
I love you Jack! I love you so much! You're helpful, kind, responsible, and caring. You helped me get out of my shell and helped me discover my true self. You're everything that I wanted in a guy and I want to always be by your side. But it was hard for me to reveal my feelings to you since I'm always closing the door to my emotions. But I know that one day, I'll be able to tell you in person that I love you... and that I'll be able to open those doors that are suppressing my feelings. Jack... you have the key that can open the doors to my heart.
But now...you're leaving...and who knows when you'll be coming back. But you know, the least you can do is come back to Mineral Village when your mom is better. But promise me you'll come to the Inn first. You know, just to get a bite to eat and talk about anything interesting that happen when you returned home. But also, it would mean the world to me, knowing that you came back. So, I'll be waiting here when you do come back...and I'll be the one that will at the end of the pier, shouting out the final farewells as your boat leaves.
Yours truly, Always and Forever,
Ann
Jack smiled as he finished the letter. He never knew that the he was a key role in the girl's life and it was making him sad that he had to leave them. But he had to help his mom. So be packed Ann's letter away and looked back at the sixth one.
"I wonder who's this is..."
End of Chapter 5
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Yeah, I know...LONG right? Well, anywho, one more letter and that's it! The end! The last chapter is next and it'll be a keeper for sure! So keep an eye out! Until next time!
Missing You
By: Belldandy'sKeiichi
Note: [any text in here is a thought text]
Author's Time: Ann's chapter is now up! Yes...go ahead and ignore this part of the story were I take a moment to talk to you guys directly...*sigh* it seems that no one ever listens to me. But eh, that's just my luck. Anywho! Read, review, and don't go crazy with the candy.
Things that I have learned this week: DTA, Don't Trust Anyone...
Disclaimer: You know the drill, I don't own Harvest Moon...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jack picked up the second to last letter on his table and inspected it. Again, nothing special about the letter, it had his name on it, writing in a fancy way. He took a deep breath and opened the letter.
Chapter 5: Your Voice that Changes Me
Dearest Jack,
I see that you're going away for while. But for how long? A month? A year? I hope not a year...why? Because your special to me...and you've changed the way I see life drastically. Just by being yourself, you have helped me changed from one person to another. But...where should I begin?
Before you came, it was just me and my dad running an Inn in this small village. My mom died when I was young so I don't have any memories of her...but my dad does. And everytime fall comes; he would go out and take long walks up mother hill. He must have loved my mom so much to miss her everytime this season comes. But anyway, it was just me and my dad. When I was growing up, he would tell stories about my mother and what she was like. He told me that she was very pretty, she would put her hair up in a pony tail and she loves to cook. He would also tell me about their first date and how they met and other things like this. I knew that he missed her a lot, and I wanted to do something so that he didn't feel sad whenever fall came. So when my hair got long enough, I put it in a pony tail, and I asked my dad to teach me how to cook. I remember his expression when I first ask him. He was overjoyed to see me like this, taking the image of my mom. And so the years past. Dad raised me, teaching me things like how to cook and how to take orders from customers, and still told me stuff about my mom. And each story that he told me, I learn more and more about my mom's personality and what she would do in a situation. So I used this information and decided that if I wanted to be like my mom, I'd have to act like her too. And by doing so...I became the perfect resemblance of my mother. People like it. They would come to me and say stuff like, "how cute. Doug, your daughter looks like your wife." Or "so you want to be just like your mom when you grow up?" These were nice complements...but deep down inside, I didn't feel like myself.
But I did this to myself. I wanted to be like my mom. I put all this effort so that I can be like my mom and to make my dad happy. But then why do I feel like I'm someone else, rather than someone I want to be? And why do I feel like I'm not getting anywhere in life? These questions were buzzing around my head and I couldn't find an answer for any of them...at least I couldn't find them until you came.
When you first came, you were just some guy exploring Mineral Village. Of course, I said hi to you, but when you said hi back...I just took me back. The way you said hi to me.... it wasn't shrouded in mystery nor was it blunt and quick. It was just a normal, friendly, from the bottom of your heart, hello. This got me thinking. All these years, I've been putting up this image in order to make my dad happy and thinking that if I keep this up, I'll be happy also. But so far, I've been hypocritical and unsure of where I'm going. So right after you left, I made a vow that I would change. To change into the person I wanted to be. Someone that would make both my mom and dad proud.
But...days have past...and yet I feel like I haven't changed at all. Sure, I made the effort to be more like myself, going out more and hanging out with my friends...but everytime I see you...I get nervous and I suppress my feelings. It's not like I don't have any emotions. I'm human, and I get emotional at times. It's just that reason always comes before emotions for me. Whenever you come around, I close off my feelings. Like there is a door to my emotions that can't be open. But I know that there is a way to open that door. And I knew that you held the answer. So I kept an eye on you. Whenever I had time to kill, I would go to your farm and talk for awhile. And I love talking to you. Your voice was so calming, so peaceful, and so gentle. And slowly, I noticed myself change.
I was paying more attention to my own personal appearance, watching my appetite, and taking better care of myself. And everyday I would look into the mirror and instead of seeing my mother's face in the reflection, I would see my own. You helped me removed my mask and helped my true self to emerge. I didn't know there was a me like this deep inside me. I followed your lead of speaking from the heart, and I followed your actions of helping people...and so, I was a different person. Then I realized, after spending so much time talking to you and getting to know you, you were more than just a friend to me. More than a best friend also. I was in love with you.
I love you Jack! I love you so much! You're helpful, kind, responsible, and caring. You helped me get out of my shell and helped me discover my true self. You're everything that I wanted in a guy and I want to always be by your side. But it was hard for me to reveal my feelings to you since I'm always closing the door to my emotions. But I know that one day, I'll be able to tell you in person that I love you... and that I'll be able to open those doors that are suppressing my feelings. Jack... you have the key that can open the doors to my heart.
But now...you're leaving...and who knows when you'll be coming back. But you know, the least you can do is come back to Mineral Village when your mom is better. But promise me you'll come to the Inn first. You know, just to get a bite to eat and talk about anything interesting that happen when you returned home. But also, it would mean the world to me, knowing that you came back. So, I'll be waiting here when you do come back...and I'll be the one that will at the end of the pier, shouting out the final farewells as your boat leaves.
Yours truly, Always and Forever,
Ann
Jack smiled as he finished the letter. He never knew that the he was a key role in the girl's life and it was making him sad that he had to leave them. But he had to help his mom. So be packed Ann's letter away and looked back at the sixth one.
"I wonder who's this is..."
End of Chapter 5
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Yeah, I know...LONG right? Well, anywho, one more letter and that's it! The end! The last chapter is next and it'll be a keeper for sure! So keep an eye out! Until next time!