Chapter 2 was way too short too… Well I hope you enjoy the story thus far, it's just getting started though! I'm really trying hard now to make it longer ;;

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Harvest Moon characters or Harvest Moon!

And so it begins….

Chapter 3

Jill awoke to sunshine rays in her face and the sun of birds twittering and tweeting outside her window. She put the pillow to her face not wanting day to come, her dreams where so much better. She sighed and stumbled out of bed knowing it was imminent for her to get up. She took a quick glance at the old analog clock in the room seeing it was 6:00. She ate quickly thinking of the things to be done that day, buy seed, planting it, visit Cliff, and see what works in this goofy town.

She put on her red plaid shirt and her blue-jean overalls she found in her suitcase, and tied the shoes she wore yesterday. She looked through out the room to see what she was missing when she noticed a ball of fluff under the table. She slowly approached when she realized it was that dog the mayor gave her the day before. All it did was sleep so she must've forgotten about it…She whistled for it and all it did was toss and turn a bit. What a dumb dog...I should probably name it. How about Jeff? No. I know! How about I ask Cliff when I see him today!

Jill patted the dog on its head and whispered goodbye. She went to the door and heard a bark. She turned around and saw him. He was panting and looking up to her with cute little beady eyes. I'll get him some food at the store today…

She let him out as she opened the door, watching him scurry about her property. She figured he'd be fine and not run away so she went up passed her house to town.

A slight drizzle came on the town that, the skies were shale gray, and it was cold like yesterday. The wind blew slightly and the town was still it was only 7:00. In the city, the whole place was alive by now, the rush of cars; the shouts from hot dog vendors and the talk of people but here, nothing. It's so quiet…Are they even awake yet?

As she pondered when every one would wake up she kept walking into town. She passed a building across from the chicken farm and stopped. I wondered what that place is…? She took a turn to the building and walked up the path to a sign at the door that read, "Blacksmith. Closed Thursdays" Well that was helpful! Okay! Back on track now!

She went back on the road and kept walking to north of Mineral Town. After walking for awhile she spotted another building Cliff had said was the Winery. The winery was just next to the Inn. But no sign of Cliff it was still early, so she figured she come back later and see the Grocery store.

Jill saw a road next to the Inn and continued up. There was a line of buildings and several people in the streets. She was lost but to afraid to ask anyone where the grocery store was. But then she saw a boy and a girl, around her age, sitting on a bench between two buildings. I'll go ask them where the grocery store is! They seem pretty approachable. And I have a chance to meet new people in town! Great!

She walked up to the girl first, she wasn't sure what to saw, but she finally thought up something, "Hey I'm uhh…new in town and I'm kinda not sure where the grocery store is…" The girl began to laugh. Jill was really embarrassed, so she started to walk off.

"Wait!" The girl called, "I didn't mean to laugh in a mean way, it's just that I work at the grocery store and I'm glad you caught me 'cause I was just about to head in. Anyway, my name is Karen. And this is Rick." She pointed to the boy next to her. Rick waved. He had big bulky glasses and long hair in a ponytail, something Jill had never seen in the city on a guy, except on maybe a hobo. Karen spoke again, "You're Jill right? Some of the townspeople have been talking about you."

"Yeah, I'm Jill. It's nice meeting you and thanks so much!" Jill smiled and thought, Wow! People actually know my name! That's really quite shocking! I guess gossip spreads quickly in small towns!

Karen got up form the bench and Rick and Jill followed her into the building next door. Karen laughed again, "Not much of a walk I know! But everything you want should be here!" The grocery store was extremely small compared to the ones in the city.

In the front were seeds and there was a cashier near the back next to a door. Maybe a storage room or something…Jill pondered this for a few seconds then walked to the seeds. There was grass, strawberries, tomatoes, and turnips. Jill picked up the turnips and brought them to the cashier.

"Hello," said the cashier gloomily.

"Hi!" Jill returned it in a cheerful tone of voice, "I'm new to this town. My name's Jill!"

He looked up from the bag of seeds and saw her face. "I'm sorry," he spoke more cheerfully as he gave her the bag of seeds, "My name is Jeff. Oh! And that'll be 240 G for two bags of turnips."

"Nice meeting you Jeff!" She gave him the 240 G out of her pocket, took the seeds and left.

Jill went out side and saw that the sun was shine much more brightly. It was 8:30 and by now and she decided to go see Cliff now that at least one of her errands has been ran.

Cliff was outside the Inn talking with Ann. "I just really think you should…" Ann's voice was filled with concern.

"Um, I would hate to be interrupting something." Jill was right behind Ann.

"No it's nothing!" Ann went from somber to perky, "So how are you Jill? Finding everything alright?"

"I'm fine! I just bought some turnips to plant, How about you?"

"Very good! I'm just about to do some errands with Cliff, would you like to come?"

"Sure!" Jill said beamingly.

The sun was shining harder and it was staring to get hot as they started walking toward the Grocery Store. Cliff was acting strangely, and he was a little red in the face. The girls were a little bit ahead of him, chatting away.

"Cliff?" Jill turned around to see that Cliff was trailing behind. "Are you okay?" Ann turned around also.

Jill put her hand on Cliff's forehead. "Cliff, you're burning up! Is there a doctor we can go to!"

Ann replied, "Yes, there is the clinic right next to the Grocery Store. I'll help you take him there."

"Alright! Let's go, here Cliff, we'll help you walk."

"No," Cliff finally spoke, "It's okay, and I'm fine."

"You have a fever though! We've got to take you to the clinic!" Jill shouted. "It's not like you're a burden, when you're sick, it shouldn't matter! Let's go!" She gave a sharp look at Cliff and offered her hand.

"I'll go to the Clinic; you just don't worry about having to carry me or stuff like that." Cliff took her hand anyway though, and offered his other hand to Ann, who was standing to the side.

And once they were walking again, Ann let go of Cliff's hand, "Oh! Today is Wednesday! The Clinic is closed on Wednesdays! Maybe the doctor would let us in for this special reason! Let's hurry okay?" Ann took back Cliff's hand and began to walk faster.

Once they were at the clinic, Ann went to the door and started banging on the door. "Doctor? Please open up! Cliff has a fever!" She shouted. Some of the townspeople that were passing by gave them funny looks.

The door opened and there stood the doctor. He wasn't wearing his coat, probably because it was his day off. He is very handsome. He was probably a little bit older than them, but he couldn't be passed his 30's, maybe he is around 25 or so? Hmmm…Jill was lost in her thoughts, completely forgotten at the situation at hand.

"Jill?" Cliff said. "You can let go now"

"Huh? Oh!" Jill let go of her thoughts, and Cliff's hand. "Sorry."

Cliff just smiled and said, "No problem."

It was almost comforting seeing him smile like that. Cliff isn't the type of person to smile so easily.

The Clinic was very large, and currently dark. Doctor then turned on the lights and said, "Follow me, please." There was a sense of kindness in his voice. Somehow very comforting to Jill.

Doctor lead them back to a bed, "Cliff, sit down please." Doctor grabbed his instruments as Cliff did so.

"Now say, 'Ahhh'."

"Ahhh," Cliff opened his mouth wide allowing Doctor to look inside his mouth.

"Alright, now, I'm just going to stick this thermometer in your ear." The Doctor gently placed the thermometer in Cliff's ear and waited a few seconds for the results.

"Okay, breathe in now," Cliff inhaled as Doctor put the stethoscope up against Cliff's heart, "Now out." Cliff did as the doctor said.

Jill outburst, "Well is he okay?"

Doctor gave a kind smile and said, "He has a slight fever, make sure he drinks plenty of liquid and get plenty of rest."

"Thank you so much!" Ann replied, "Oh! I forgot to introduce you to Jill! She's the new farmer everyone has been talking about!"

"Nice to meet you." Doctor put out his hand to shake.

Jill took his hand and said, "Nice to meet you too!"

"Well now that every one is acquainted, we'll be off! Oh, and here's what we owe you Doctor." Ann took out 100g from her pocket and gave it to Doctor, "There's extra for making you work on your day off!"

"Bye, and thank you Doctor. It was nice meeting you!" Jill waved as she, Cliff, and Ann all left.

"Alright Cliff, we're going to take you back to the Inn, then Jill and I will worry about the chores, but we won't be gone long, okay? Make sure you drink plenty of liquids and sleep! I'm sure Dad has some medicine or something."

They walked down to the Inn where they would drop Cliff off.

"So you'll be fine going up the stairs and everything right?" Ann wanted to make sure Cliff was going to be okay.

"Yeah, I should be fine. Thank you for everything Ann. Oh, and you too Jill."

"No problem!" Ann said smiling.

They had to have something together…The way he looks at her… it's different. Jill thought to herself. She then said, making sure she didn't get lost in her thoughts again, "Make sure you rest okay! See you!"

Ann and Jill left Cliff at the door to the Inn.

"Okay, we're going to go to the Grocery Store, then the Library. That's fine right?"

"Yeah of course!" Jill gave a delayed reply.

The silence on the way to the Market was very awkward. Both girls knew what each other were thinking. Does he like her? Does he like me? Does she like him?