"Whoever invented the alarm clock needs a good kick in the-… Ugh! Who wakes up at four in the morning!" I screamed into my pillow.
It has been a week since my uncle has left town. I never knew what an effect he had on the town. Even Hugh, the little athlete seems to be a little withdrawn. I asked him the other day while delivering some crops to Miss Romania, and he gave me the response that even he misses the stoic and gruff Takaurtura. I chuckled when he explained that the rancher would always bring back fresh milk for the boy.
Anyways, I received a letter from my new um… 'farm hands' that they would be arriving a week after Taka left. I felt a mix of emotions when I realized whom Taka had chosen to help. Relief that I would be receiving help, frustration that Taka left, fear because the letter never gave a hint of who was helping me (The letter was mysterious and basically just said that we're friends of Taka and that the two of us will be happy to help you for a little while), and annoyance because I had to wake up at FOUR AM TO PICK UP SOME STRANGERS!
I mused this over has I brushed my unusual colored hair. Dark brown covered the top to the middle of my head. Yet, bright red streaks were apparent at the very end tips of my hair. In the winter though, it seems to be a more of an auburn shade. Go figured.
I finished my morning routine and grabbed an apple from my refrigerator all the while scowling at my dog. Hmph! Lucky Jackers! I left the house and locked the door behind me as I left in the late summer air.
It has almost been an entire seasons since I moved in. A three whole months since I was still in the city, training to be a doctor, and not worrying about mom in the slightest. I sighed and wiped away a tear that fell from my eye.
I continued my way to the beach where I was to wait for the ship to arrive. No one was yet awake, but the earth was. Early morning light streamed through the dusky clouds. Birds were flying overhead, into the disappearing stars. A chilly wind flew my hair back and made me cringe slightly. It was the sort of wind that cuts you to the bone and leaves you feeling dry and cold to the core. And yet, the world looked so peaceful and calm, that I barely even noticed.
"Maybe I should do this more often… It will give me a good chance to write…" I mused out loud. I've been so busy farming and trying to get into a good routine, that I never had a spare moment to just sit back and do things I loved. Like writing.
"Maybe now I'll have a chance with the extra help…" I said to myself out loud, yet again.
And then, I heard it. The sound of soft snoring and a small murmur filled the air around me. I became a little frightened, but I continued my path downwards. For a brief second, I considered it to be from the Inn. Maybe I mistaken the sound and it was really the heating system having a few problems. With that in mind, I came across the next section in town. The Turtle Pond.
I enjoyed the pond when I was little. A slightly younger Nina would tell me funny stories about the turtle that lived there. I checked the watch on my wrist. I still had some time and I wanted to see the turtle for it never occurred to me to see it since I was a young teenager.
I was prepared for what I did see, even though I probably should have been. I still heard the noises of soft snoring and became startled. I softly climbed over the damp ground to investigate. With shaking hands, I carefully separated a small shrub and found a very… interesting sight.
A light animal pattern jacket covered a lean and tall man. His pale skin seemed slightly less pallid without the moonlight on it. His sliver hair covered his face and jaw and was slightly ruffled by sleep. I almost broke down laughing. The infamous Phantom Thief looked so small and vulnerable. The sight gave me a pang in my chest. Then, I remembered that not too long ago he ran away from me in fear. Fear of my friendship. It was for the best anyways, he could have been so much more dangerous then he let on. How could I have ever trusted such a man? He stole for a living; he was a heartless, thief… And yet, he looked… cute?
I flushed slightly and scolded myself for thinking so. I have been in the presence to handsome mean before… But this seemed different somehow. Then, a very loud bird overhead cried much to loudly and I cringed in fear for what was the happen next.
Narrow teal eyes fluttered open and adjusted to the light. I held my breath in fear (as if that would make me invisible). His gaze soon turned towards me. In a quiet and confused voice he asked for me.
"Joy?" It was a surprised tone. As if he wasn't expecting, me and I could understand that. Yet, he gave no hint that he wasn't happy or unhappy to see me.
"I'm sorry." I whispered. And then I took a page out of his book. I ran.
A/N: Sorry it took so long for an update guys! It was my birthday not too long ago, and I had a lot of exams so… yeah. Now it's spring break! So be prepared for more! Next chapter you'll meet Joy's new help! I'm sorry if this chapter had a lot of filler! Next chapter will be up very soon and I promise action!