Disclaimer: I don't own Harvest moon or any of the characters, Natsume does.

Chapter 4

Jack smiled at Elle as she looked up at the moon, which was surrounded by stars. She sighed happily as she turned to look at him.

"Jack, can I ask you a question?" She asked softly, and he took her by the hand and brushed a strand of her sandy blond hair out of her eyes.

"Of course." She smiled sweetly at him and bit her lip gently, wondering how she should ask the question that had been bugging her a little since she first met him.

"Why do you like me?" She was almost afraid of what he would think of her, and for a moment, thought he might not like her if she showed any hesitation.

"I like you because you smile so much, and because you love a variety of things. I also like you because you dedicate yourself to what you need to get done until you have completed it. There are so many reasons I like you." He looked at her shyly, and she had to smile as he gripped her hand a little tighter.

"I like you too." She said, and he pulled her into his arms for a split second embrace. They remained there for a couple hours, just staring at the stars.

Jack woke up the next morning, a little groggy, but no worse off than he ever had been. He checked how much money he had, and was amazed to learn that he had enough to buy a chicken. Grabbing his hat, Jack ran out to his field and watered his almost ripe turnip plants, then dropped last nights catch into the bin to be sold.

"Welcome." A red haired man said as Jack entered the small shop on green farm. Jack nodded and walked over to the counter where chicken feed was sold and bought sixty bags.

"I'd like to buy a chicken." Jack handed the man his money, and earned a warm smile in return.

"Ok, I'll bring it by your farm later, there are no cancellations and no refunds." The man told him. Jack nodded and walked outside, ready to go visit Elle. He smiled as he walked along the path to the bakery.

"Hey Jack." Harris waved as he handed Ann some letters, and Jack returned the greeting.

"Where are you headed?" Harris asked, matching Jack's speed.

"To see Elle." Harris smiled and walked the way to the forest, waving as a farewell. Jack reached the bakery and could already smell fresh cakes. He looked around as he pulled open the door.

"Hello Jack." Elle said, smiling from behind the counter as she put a fresh cake into the display case. Jeff didn't look up from the paper he was writing something on, but he grunted in greeting.

"Hey." Jack said, handing Elle a medium fish and she smiled at him.

"Thanks, I love this. Here, have some." She pulled a slice out of the case and handed it to him. Jack smiled as he ate it, it tasted like it had been made with a lot of effort. Jack pulled out a couple bills and tried to hand them to Jeff, but he shook his head.

"On the house." Jack nodded and put the money away, and turned back to Elle.

"I gotta go, but are we still on for the flower festival?" Elle nodded and smiled, and Jack returned the expression.

"Okay, see you then!" Jack called, and headed home to take care of his chicken. He had already decided to name it El, because of the person that he found himself falling in love with.

ME: OK, that's chapter 4! Everyone, review for me ok!