Confused Doesn't Even Begin To Describe It
By: Musical Enigma
Disclaimer: I don't own Harvest Moon or any of its creators
Chapter Five: The Mission
Note: Yeah…doesn't take a genius to figure I'm pretty lazy and terrible at posting in a timely manner. I'll try harder (maybe a week instead of a…month?)
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When Ruby returned, the only thing to be heard was the sound of food being attacked viciously by everyone. For around, oh, fifteen minutes or so, this continued until not a single thing was left to eat. At this point, Nami got up and left to wherever she goes on Wednesday nights. Ruby began with her after-supper chatter. I obtained a headache before she even started talking. I love my mom, don't get me wrong, but sometimes, with the same awful high-pitched droning for hours, it gets tiring! I leaned back in my seat slightly so that the front legs hovered in air. A nice little trick I learnt after years of practice- believe it or not, I'm not too coordinated.
"So, Tarin, how do you like it here so far?"
"I came here this afternoon…"
"Any people you liked?"
"Pardon, but what are you getting to?"
Tarin stared confused, wondering why Ruby insisted on her spilling out her half-day's events like best friends. Tim stood up and left the room, leaving me with the two. Now I felt isolated, on a lonely island with Ruby and Tarin. The sole man left to keep everything alright. The leader of the pack. The man of the island. The mighty ninja turtle.
"Well, did you get a chance to meet Marlin?"
This sentence stunned me so bad; I fell off my perfectly balanced chair and landed flat on my back. I lay on the ground for a few moments before realizing I fell. Then the pain came to my head a few seconds later. Talk about delayed reaction.
"Oh, honey, are you alright?"
"I'm fine mom. I'll just go…to the place…over there…not in here…bye."
"See you later Rock"
I got off the ground and set the chair right before hurrying to get out of the room. Tarin smiled and waved, which made me smile and miss the door, instead hitting the wall with my fast paced force. After a few moments of amazement, I made it out of the kitchen in one piece. Sighing, I sat in the entrance hall of our hotel and leaned my head against the wall. Tarin must think I'm some kind of idiot. Ugh, I knew walking up insanely early would only get me into trouble! I rested my throbbing head and silence filled my ears before I realized that Tarin and Ruby had started up the conversation again.
"Yeah, I met Marlin."
"What did you think of him dear?"
"He was kind of…scary."
"He's such a sweetie. You just need to get to know him"
"Any particular reason?"
"Well, he is a lonely boy who just needs some love."
"Hmm…"
"And Vesta isn't too pleased with Celia as a match for him"
"Wait…are you asking me to…"
"Oh look! It's time to go"
Without further warning, the door swung open and my yelp of surprise was shattered by the door whacking me in the nose. I clutched my nose and slid to the ground. That, was painful. Tarin, who opened the door, rushed to my side and knelt beside me.
"Oh my god, are you okay?"
"Yeah, great."
"I'm so sorry!"
"What's going on out there?"
Ruby swung open the door and whacked me in the side of the head. I sighed in disbelief and wondered why I didn't bother moving after the first collision. I stood up and rubbed the side of my head, no longer concerned with the thought that I possibly smashed my nose, or lost it…
"Oh Rock…what the hell were you thinking?"
I didn't even bother answering my mom. Her dark eyes scanned me and I realized why she had invited Tarin over for dinner after all. She wasn't just a contradicting crazy lady who told me Tarin wasn't good enough, and then invited her over for dinner. Nooo… instead, she is a crazy lady who invited Tarin over for dinner with the intentions of hooking up Marlin and her! I never really liked Marlin, he was too serious. When we were little, he'd always want to go work for a nickel instead of relax and possibly find one on the ground.
"I wasn't…I don't"
"You don't what, dear?"
"…think"
"…I think I'll be going home about now…"
"It was nice having you dear. Please consider what we talked about and take care!"
Tarin nodded and got up, straightening herself up before bowing her head slightly in respect for my mom and me. I got up as well.
"I'll walk you home"
"How sweet!"
My mom gave a look of mild confusion and concern. Tarin, on the other hand, gave me a hug. Maybe if I continue with this 'politeness' thing, I'll get even more hugs and maybe even a part time job! But that would be…way too much pressure…I wonder if I'm up for the task. Maybe when I'm older…Then I went to think on more serious thoughts. Why does Ruby look so concerned? Oh yeah…I got lost last time I walked Lumina home. Who knew that her front yard had so many pathways! I went down all of them at least once. On the bright side…I did find a penny! Ready to set on my task and hopeful of collecting more fallen change, I followed Tarin through the swinging front doors. De ja vu occurred as the swinging door came right on swinging back, throwing me to the ground for the third time. Tarin turned and gasped, which made me feel loved, until I noticed she was giggling hysterically behind a wall of concern. Ruby, however, gave a skeptical look.
"Are you sure you can handle this?"
I got up and brushed myself off; carefully examining my surroundings to make sure nothing else would unexpectedly crash into me.
"I'll be fine mom!"
I smiled and tried once more to get out the door, convinced that my worries were over. But then I cringed as my mom's voice shook through me, giving me the chills.
"If you get lost again, I'm calling the police!"
"Lost?"
Tarin had a confused look as I sighed.
"How can we get lost? I live like, across the street. Literally"
Sure enough, Tarin's house was visible from the entry of our hotel. I smiled, grateful of the darkness to cover the redness growing onto my cheeks, since I had been planning to get us 'lost' and hopefully come out as a brave hero who all would adore…then I'd get a television show…and a pony…
"So…yeah…let's go I guess!"