Hey guys! I know it's been waaaayyy to long, but I'm back! Sorry for the delay. I still don't think this chapter turned out to well, but, cant hurt to try. Right?

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN HARVEST MOON OR THE CHARACTERS WITHIN THE GAME!

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Akari's POV

I laid in bed staring at the ceiling. I rubbed my ankle. It still felt sore. I went over the events that occurred last night in my head. Again and again. I kept picturing Luke standing over me and hitting Gill. It was, well... SEXY! I mean, the way he took up for me. I thought he hated me… I could feel my heart sink back to the bottom of my stomach. I sighed. "I just wish we could at least be friends…" I rolled back over on my bed onto my side. I snuggled up in my blankets trying to force myself to sleep. I didn't want to be sad anymore. I didn't want to cry over Luke. He didn't want me in his life. He needs Selena more than me. He loves her. I'd do the same for someone I loved. Too bad that's Luke.

I sat up straight in bed. My eyes were wide open. "Did- did I just say I loved Luke?" I got out of bed and started pacing around my little house. I started to rub my head trying to clear my mind. "No! No, Akari! Akari, you DON'T love him! You… you just cant!" I looked at my coat and shoes. I snapped my fingers. "That's it! I'll go for a walk! That'll clear my thoughts!" I snatched my coat and slipped on my shoes and ran out in my silky pajama's.

I walked around my house and decided I'd head down towards Caramel Falls. I made my way down the path and looked up at the stars. The sky was clear and the stars were bright. The air had just a slight chill. Good thing I brought my jacket! I continued walking. I could hear the water fall. The sound was soothing. I sat down, close to the waters' edge. I took off my shoe and stuck my foot into the water. It was cold but it felt nice. I sat back and looked up to the sky. I let my surroundings soak me up. As if I were a part of nature.

"Would you like some company?" I looked up, a bit startled, to see pretty purple eyes and orange hair. It was Chase. "Sure!" I patted the ground beside me. He plopped down and pulled his knees to his chest. "It's really beautiful out here, isn't it?" I nodded. "The sky is so clear and the stars are so bright tonight." "They are. You've got to love this warm weather! So, Akari, how are you?" I lifted my feet from the water and sat back. "I'm okay. Just too much drama for one night. Ya know?" "Yeah, I still can't believe Gill." He faced me and placed my chin in his hands. "You do know that if I was out there, I would have done the same thing for you. Except, Gill wouldn't be able to walk." I giggled. He stared. He was serious. My smile faded. "I know you will. Thanks, Chase. I wouldn't let anyone hurt you like that either. I promise!" I lifted my hand and poked out my pinky. He looked down and let out a laugh. He then wrapped his pinky finger around mine. "I know you wouldn't either." "Good! I might be little, but I do have a good arm on me!" "Ohh, really now? Why don't you prove it?" he stood up and lifted me up. He then put his hands and arms up in a blocking position. "Let's fight. You take the first punch." I laughed. "C'mon, Chase! You're silly!" I tried sitting back down but he grasped my arm before I could and pulled me back up. "Nope! Akari, show me what you can do!" I stared blankly. "Chase, are you serious?" "Yes! Now, Hit me! Or are you scared, little girl?" I laughed. "Little girl? Ohh, yeah! It's time I teach you a lesson, Punk!" "Bring it!" I walked towards him and was going to playfully punch him. As I went in for my punch, he grabbed my arm, threw me over his shoulder and spun me around. "Chase! I thought we were fighting!" I laughed. I was really starting to get dizzy! He lifted me up from his back and held me bridal style. I laughed and looked up to see his eyes. They were filled with sincerity and admiration. His eyes were gorgeous. "Akari, I wish you knew how I felt about you. You're so amazing. You're so adorable." he sat me back down on the ground. There we stood. He gazed into my eyes. He brushed the hair out of my face. What was I to say?

I gave a small smile. "Chase, I-" then he kissed me.

I could see the light of the sun shine through my eye lids. I instantly woke up and rolled over. My ankle felt better. Maybe from all the walking. I sat up in my bed and rubbed my eyes. Thoughts of last night came pouring back to me. Chase kissed me! It gave me butterflies! I definitely need to give Chase a chance. I needed to forget about Luke. Last night, Chase did a perfect job at making me forget!

I jumped out of bed and ran to take a shower. It was one o'clock by the time I showered, ate, and got ready. I tended to my farm and once I was finished, I made my way towards Kathy's and Renee's. I had to give them all the details! I was too happy to hold it in! I skipped down the dirt path and smiled. I stopped to smell all the blooming flowers. I felt amazing! I felt happy! I passed the forest and could smell all the wonderful flowers and plants! That's when I came upon Dale's Carpentry. I stopped, dead in my tracks. I just stared at the building for a few moments. I could see Luke. He was working. Building something. I felt my heart sink. I took a deep breath. I looked down at my feet trying to decide whether I should continue on my way or go back home. I thought for a minute or so and decided that I wasn't going to let him get me down. I stomped my foot, looked up, and continued on my way. Just before I thought I had successfully made it across, the door flew open. I paused and saw dark blue hair hidden under a flaming bandana. I tried not to let it bother me. I kept walking. I just couldn't help but look at him. He saw me. He hadn't moved since he walked out. He just stared. I smiled. Or tried to. I could feel tears starting to form. I couldn't do this. I turned back as quick as I could and ran back to my house. I threw myself on my bed and cried my eyes out. Eventually, I fell asleep.

I awoke a few hours later. It was 6 o'clock. It wasn't to late so I thought that I'd go to the bar. I could use a drink. I slipped on a cute little yellow dress that went a little above my knees and some sandals. I straightened my hair and put on some eyeliner. I grabbed my purse and walked to the door. Just as I was about to open the door, I heard a knock. Confused, I opened it to see Chase standing in my door way with a white daisy. "Umm, hi! Wow! You look great, Akari" he looked me up and down in silence. "Uhh, Chase?" his head shot up. "Hmm? Ohh! I brought you this!" he handed me the daisy. I took it in my right hand. "Aww, Chase! Its sooo pretty! Thank you sooo much!" I turned around and went to my kitchen to put it in some iced water. I didn't want it to die! It was to cute! "So, Akari, I was wondering…" he closed his eyes, his cheeks had a small red tint towards them, and rubbed his head. "Would you like to have dinner?" I smiled. "Of course! Right now?" Chase opened his eyes and his smile got big. "Right now!" I nodded my head and walked out the door and closed it behind me.

It was mostly quiet on the walk to the inn. It was a bit awkward. Then, with nothing being said, he linked his fingers in between mine. "You look really pretty, Akari." "You don't look bad yourself." we both smiled and he nudged me with his elbow. I acted like I was going to fall. We both laughed.

We approached the bar with our hands linked together. Chase let go of my hand and opened the door for me. I walked in and felt Chase slide his fingers between mine once again. I looked at him and smiled. He was smiling too. I looked away to see who all was here tonight. Hoping there was no more Gill. Which there wasn't! Julius and Candace sat in a booth together. Calvin, Toby, and Owen all sat together. Laughing loudly about something. I looked around else where to see Luke and Selena sitting at the bar. My smile faded. "Are you okay, Akari?" I turned back to Chase, Nodded, and faked a smile. "Just hungry!" "Well, how about we fix that!" He pulled me through all the chairs and found a booth. A booth that gave me a perfect view of him… How great.

I sat down and tried not to stare but I couldn't help but look. Luke hadn't seen me, but Selena had. Not only did she see me, she caught me looking. I could tell by the angry look on her face and how it turned to a creep, evil smirk. I knew this wasn't going to feel good. She took her hand and started to rub his shoulder. His biceps. She stood up and the drug him to the dance floor. Holding his hand the entire way, but never taking her eyes off of mine. She wrapped him in her arms and started to dance all sluttish. His mouth dropped. I guess that's just the kind of girl he liked. Not anyone like me. Then, that's when she did it. She pulled Luke in as close as she could, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him. She was basically humping him in public. Whore. I turned away to see that Chase hadn't noticed anything. He was looking at the menu trying to decide what he wanted.

After a few minutes, Maya came up to us to take our order. Chase ordered a fruit salad and I got a chicken breast sandwich. I didn't look back at Luke anymore. I don't think I could handle it if I did. I did take some glimpses though. I tried my hardest not to, but I failed. I felt my heart breaking. That's when I decided it was time. Time to forget him. Time to let go. Time to move on to Chase. He really cared for me. He wouldn't just leave me or abandon me like Luke. I looked up at Chase to see him staring at me. He smiled real big. I took his hand in mine. "Chase, did you know that you're really cute?" I could be a flirt when I wanted to. He smiled bigly and his cheeks got red. "Thanks, Akari. Did you know that you're a whole lot cuter?" "Hahahaha, no I didn't! but thanks for sharing! So, do you want to get a drink before our food comes?" "Sure!" he hopped up and guided me through all the people. We sat down at the bar and ordered some cocktails loaded with alcohol. With my low tolerance, it didn't take my long to get a bit tipsy. Chase was too, just not as much as me. I leaned towards him and brushed his hair out of the way of his ear. I whispered, "Chase! Can [giggle] can you hear me?" He looked down, "Hahahaa, Yes. I can hear you." I giggled some more. "Want to dance with me?" "Yea!" He jumped out of his seat and lifted me up bridal style and I squealed causing everyone close by to stare. He carried me to the dance floor and sat me down. We interlocked our fingers and started dancing. The music was fast so everyone, including us, were dancing wildly. It really had gotten busier. Too bad I was to intoxicated to really notice.

We bumped into almost everyone near us. Everyone laughed! Then the music slowed and Chase brought me close to him. He wrapped his hands around my waist. I laid my head on his shoulder as I put my arms around his neck. I opened my eyes to see Luke staring right at me. I wasn't thinking straight, so I didn't care. I hated him. I gave the cutest smile I could while staring straight into his eyes. I lifted my head up and placed my hands on both sides of Chase's face, closed my eyes, and gave him the biggest kiss. The kiss seemed to last forever. It felt so amazing. I actually forgot that we were in public! I opened my eyes and looked at Chase. Our hearts were sooo happy at that moment! I saw dark blue which distracted me and I looked over. It was Luke. Still staring. I smiled and continued to dance with Chase. My eyes left Luke's and I continued on with my amazing date.

Maya brought our food out just moments afterwards and Chase picked me up bridal style again and sat me in the booth. He sat in the same booth with me and wrapped his arm around my shoulder. I looked him in the eyes and he did the same. We both started laughing from thoughts of us dancing the way we were. It was fun! A lot of fun! We gobbled down our food and Chase wrapped his arm around me again. "Akari, you truly are amazing." "Chase, you're more amazing! You're sooo kewl!" "Hahaha! Who says 'cool' like that?" I acted like I was offended. Chase laughed.

We sat in our booth a little while longer. Chase had his arm wrapped around me and my head was on his shoulder. We talked endlessly and randomly about anything and everything. Chase looked at his watch and seen how late it was. He paid the bill and walked me home. It all ended with a perfect goodnight kiss. Maybe I was wrong about loving Luke.

Luke's POV

My thoughts wouldn't let me think anything but Akari. Possibly, my heart. The way she ran off after she smiled at me earlier today. Why would she run in the opposite direction of where she was headed? She looked happy, before she seen me. I saw her coming down the path. She was twirling and smelling all the flowers. I was sure she's be gone by the time I left. I didn't want to see her. I didn't want to feel that pain anymore.

I stood up from my bed and shook my head. As if I were getting rid of all the Akari's I had stuck in there. I smoothed out my jeans and made my way towards the bar. Selena want me to meet her there. Apparently I don't take her out on enough dates. Which I do almost every night. I sighed. I slipped my hands in my pockets and went on my way. I decided that id go through the Caramel District. Just because I haven't seen how the land's doing. That's the ONLY reason. I walked down the path to see everything in perfect shape. I came across Akari's house. I watched as Chase walked up the path and knocked on her door. He handed her something and she walked back inside. I just seen a glimpse of yellow. My watch beeped and it interrupted my thinking. I noticed the time and continued on my way. I didn't want to make Selena mad, but when wasn't she?

Selena and I sat at the bar and she kept ignoring me. I was use to it. Then, suddenly, she gained interest. She pulled me to the dance floor and we started dancing. She basically acted like a stripper out there. don't get me wrong, it was hot. But, in public? Was that necessary? I went along with it anyways. I didn't want her to get mad. After a few minutes of dancing she brought her face close to mine and kissed me. I don't know if it was an actual kiss. She just stuck her tongue down my throat and spit on me. That's what it felt like anyways.

We danced and danced. It was fun, up until I seen Akari. She was in Chase's arms and he was bringing her to the dance floor. They danced wildly. It was actually kind of cute! I couldn't help but smile and even giggle a bit at Akari's dancing. I think Selena thought that I was smiling at her dance moves. Akari had been drinking a bit. I could tell. She was way to energetic. When the music slowed, Akari and Chase got real close. Too close. I guess I was staring hard because Akari looked right at me and gave me a cute little smile. Then, she kissed him. She kissed Chase. It wasn't just a peck on the lips. It was a real kiss. It looked amazing. In the pit of my stomach I felt a hatred of Chase forming. Jealously? But why would I be jealous over Akari? She was my best friend! Yea, WAS… Akari looked back to me and smiled once more and continued dancing with Chase. I guess she's happy now.

Too depressed to dance, I told Selena I was tired and it was time to sit back down. She threw her fit. "Luke! Let's dance! You can rest later! Now! Have some sexy fun with me! How bout that?" She grabbed my hand. "Selena, no more. I'm too tired." I pulled her hand off of mine. She looked around for a moment. "Okay, we can sit down now." "Why'd you have to look around to decide that?" "Whatever are you talking about, Lukey?" I rolled my eyes. "You said no, looked around, and changed your mind. Why?" She placed her hands on my face. "Luke, didn't you see her? She was here. I caught her looking at you and I wanted her to know that you were mine. NOT hers." "Do you mean Akari?" She nodded. I thought for a good minute, turned, and walked out the door. "Luke? Where are you going? Get back here, NOW!" I turned around. "You don't tell me what to do." I was out the bar doors before she could reply. I was so angry! Why did girls have to be that way? Why was Selena sooo obsessed with upsetting Akari? By making her jealous? She would have only been jealous if she liked me! Which, she doesn't. if she did, she would have told me to choose her and not that cold hearted bitch in there. AND if Akari liked me, she wouldn't be kissing all over Chase! I don't see how any one can kiss Chase though. He was a chef! Gay, obviously. I'll never understand girls.

I started walking up the path when I heard some giggling. I walked farther up the paths and went the Caramel District way. I watched as an orange haired looser walked a beautiful auburn girl up to the porch of her house. They giggled and giggled. They kept holding hands. I kept trying to summon my mind powers and pry them away from each other. I knew what was to come. I couldn't look away. There they were, hand in hand, kissing. My heart sunk. That should have been me up there.

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