(A/N): Yay! Chapter 2! I'm really pleased with myself on this chapter, if I do say so myself, before we get on with the fic, I would like to reply to some reviews.

Ancient Liddel: Um I don'treally get what you mean, sorry I'm sorta dense, could you explain? And also thanks for the constructive criticism.

Karisma Jestler: Thanks! And yeah, I made her really open, because ya know the characters are supposed to reflect you in a way, so I made Claire somewhat like me.

And a big thanks to my reviewers, and my boyfriend who helped me tpe this due to my broken arm, anyway on to the story!

Gray's P.O.V.

I walked up the stairs, shooting that girl dirty looks the whole way. Sheesh, she sure has a mouth on her though.

"I said I was sorry, maybe you would've heard me if you weren't rerunning through your head, HOW TO BE AN ASSHOLE!"

I chuckled at the memory of her stomping off, to wink at me, then flip me the bird. I wonder what her name is, and why is she here? Oh, does someone have a crush? What?! No way, she is probably some sort of freak. Just like you, just think about, Mary hasn't shown any interest at all so far, Popuri is with annoying, Anne is like your sister, Karen's a snob, and Elli is nice but she has the doctor. Who says I need a girlfriend? You are starting to sound like Kai. So? Maybe you should start listening to him. I'm going crazy, I shook my head and walked into my room. My roommate, Cliff, was sitting on his bed, reading some sort of book.

" Yo." I greeted him as I flopped on my bed,

" Ok, what is it?" he closed his book and stared at me.

" What is what?" I looked up curiously.

" Obviously something is up or else you wouldn't be moping around, so tell me." he crossed his legs Indian style. I sighed and told him how I met the girl.

"...Seems like you need to apologize." Cliff said after a while.

" What? Why me?" I looked at him.

" Because, she said sorry and you snapped at her, even if you did have a bad day, she can't help that." he looked disapprovingly at me.

" Ok, say I do want to apologize to her, I don't know her name or where she lives. Heck, she could just be visiting!" I threw my hands up in the air.

" Hmmm," Cliff tapped his chin, tha he snapped his fingersyou you said she was talking to Anne right? So tomorrow after work, just ask her!" he smiled obviously proud of himself.

" Fine," I sighed. Cliff got up and started to walk towards the door, " Where are you going?" I asked him.

" On a walk." he replied simply.

" At nine?" I asked skeptically.

" Yup. See ya later." he walked out. I shrugged it off, and got up to take a shower.

Cliff's P.O.V.

I sighed, why does he have to be so dense? I stopped when I heard a growling coming from a bush. A girl stood there looking really frightened, I rushed behind her and clamped my hand over her mouth. She tensed, I didn't want to scare her, " Don't make a sound." she relaxed, once the growling stopped I let her go, " Sorry about that." I smiled at her, she returned the smile. Then at the the same time we realized how close our faces were, she took a step back, and got to see what she looked at. She had long, blonde hair, she was pretty skinny, I got a better look at her face and my heart skipped a beat. She was gorgeous, her lips were thin and a light pink, her golden blonde bangs framed her face perfectly, and my favorite was her eyes, they were huge, almost reminding me of two sparkling gems, and their color was the most dazzling blue as deep as the ocean.

" It's alright, if it weren't for you, I would've been dog food. I'm Claire." she stuck out her hand.

" Aw, it's no problem." I felt a blush creep along my face, I scratched the back of my head," Cliff." I took her small hand, surprisingly enough they were rough and calloused, she's a hard worker, I thought.

She giggled, " Well, Cliff, it's wonderful to meet you, maybe we can hang out sometime."

" I'd like that," I smiled then waved, " well, be safe Claire." I turned around and walked back into the inn. Wow, she's...something. Wait, she isn't the girl Gray ran into is she? I will have to ask him. I walked up the stairs quietly hoping not to wake Anee or Doug. I went into our room to see Gray lying on his bed in blue pajama pants.

" That was quick." he said.

" Hey Gray, can you describe the girl who bumped into you?" I looked at him curiously.

" Sure." he said, " Um gosh, well she was wearing a red plaid shirt, and jeans. She had really long, blonde hair, and man it was a really bright gold color. Her eyes shocked me a bit, they were a really deep blue, and kinda pretty." I held my breath, he just described Claire perfectly.

" Dude, I just met that girl five minutes ago." I said.

" Seriously!? What did she say? What was she like?" he jumped up, " Wait, what is her name?" he asked.

" Her name is Claire, and what was she like? She is really nice, and beautiful. I'm guessing she doesn't like dogs that much."

" Why?" Gray looked at me. I remembered that i didn't tell him yet about what happened on my walk. So I told him the story quickly, but not leaving out any details.

" Where does she live?What's her last name?" Gray continued to pester me.

" Man, I just met her, I didn't stalk her." I rolled my eyes," but, I'm guessing she lives here now, cuz she said she wanted to hang out sometime." he nodded.

" Well, it's eleven, dude I'm crashing." he said lying back down.

I agreed then also went to bed, Claire. I hope we can be friends and maybe even more.

Claire's P.O.V.

I don't know what is, but I just can't sleep. Actually I do know what, I had a horrible sneezing fit a little while ago, so now I'm wide awake. I wonder if someone was talking about me behind my back. So here I am sitting on the roof of my new house, listening to Taylor Swift on my IPhone. I remembered the day Father kicked me out.

~Flashback~

" Darling, please come here for a second." my father called me.

I walked in, " Yes, father? Do you need something?" of course I was talking in my bad British accent, it was a joke Father and I had when I was smaller.

" Have you ever considered moving out or getting married?" he asked.

This of course puzzled me, " What do you mean?" I asked.

" Well, my sweet, I want to see how you do in a real job and supporting yourself. I've bought you a farm on a distant island." he continued, " I've already had Maddie buy you proper attire, for farming and it's all packed, your boat leaves at five, I suggest you pack the rest of the things you plan on bringing with you."

" Father! This is all so sudden, is it because I misbehaved, Please Father I'm sorry!" I pleaded, tears coming to my eyes.

" I'm sorry my dear, but my mind is already made up." he sighed. I ran out of his office, I felt betrayed and hurt, does he not want me? Am I a waste of time?

~End of Flashback~

I shook my head violently, as if trying to forget everything. I felt tears coming to my eyes, why did he do it? I lay down on my roof, finally beginning to feel tired. I slowly fell asleep.

I awoke in my bedroom, what? How did I get here? Was it just a dream? I got out of my purple bed. Ugh, I bet my hair is a horrible mess, I looked in the mirror and gasped, I was six again! There in the reflection stood a short girl, wearing pink footy pajamas, my hair was in pigtails, and I was very scrawny.

" Clairabelle! Come here!" I gasped, that was my mother's voice. I ran out of my room, down the grand staircase, and into the parlor.

" Mother! Mother! You are alive!" I cried in her arms. She held me tight and shushed me,

" Oh I missed you so much, Claire, I have to tell you something, that you must never forget, you must promise me, ok?" she hugged me.

" I promise, I promise." I squeezed my eyes shut not wanting to let her go.

" Love always trumps Hate. Revenge is NOT the answer." she smiled.

" What does that mean?" I looked at her confused.

" You will figure that out in good time, Sunshine." she laughed, " Now I must go, but I must ayou one more thing of you." Mother smiled a dazzling grin.

" Yes, what is it?" I looked at her curiously.

" Please don't sleep on your roof again, you will get sick, now I bid you farewell." slowly she started to disappear, I felt the tears in my eyes flow freely, Mother...

" CLAIRE! GET UP YOU LAZY FARMER!" a voice caused me to sit up immediately, and there was Anne sitting next to me on the roof.

" Anne! Why, just why?" I whined.

" That's what I was about to ask you, why on earth were you on your roof asleep?" she looked at me. I gasped,

" What time is it?" I was seriously panicking.

" About two in the afternoon." she nodded.

" WHAT!?" I almost fell off the roof," C'mon we got places to go and people to see!" I jumped off my roof, I rushed to take a shower, and get dressed. After combing my wet hair, I said," Ok, show me around, Anne!"

" What about your field work?" she asked.

" Don't worry about it, I will do it after you show me around." I reassured her, and with that she dragged me to town.

(A/N): Ok, I worked pretty hard on this chapter, and it is pretty long. Please review!