I just want to say who the hell I was kidding trying to make a deadline for myself. Summer school's been killing me so that's why this is really late. I don't own anything involving Harvest Moon. T T If you are disgusted by heterosexuals kissing then don't read. LOL Enjoy.

Ch.3 Forced Date

XXXX Friday, The Forge XXXX

How can I get out of this forced date with Mary? Hm, I could always fake sick. Nah, Kai would just drag my ass to the stupid event. Great as if my life didn't have enough drama, I'm being forced to date this nerdy girl I barely know and I could possibly be gay! I also might be in love with that stupid farmer Jack! That stupid-hunky- chocolate eyed-hottie-farmer.drool Wait, what the hell was I thinking.

"Gray, Gray." Some one was shaking me. I awoke from being in my own universe and was thrown back to reality

"What you son of a bitch!" I looked to see the face of the devil, glaring at me with a death stare.

Damn it! Why do I always do that? Note to self: in the future try not to upset evil bitch, purposely.

"What did you call me boy?"

"Um, sorry grandpa I just have a lot on my mind."

"Don't let your personal life affect your work." His gaze softened. "Care to tell this old geezerabout it?"

"I'm just worrying about the Yearly Town Movie Night."

"Oh, you mean how you have a date with a certain young lass this evening."

"How the hell do you know that you old fart?" Jeez, is he stalking me or something.

"Gossip in this town , spreads like Wildfire. I heard this bit of information from Ellen." He blanked out for a minute. Probably thinking of Ellen.

"Grandpa, Grandpa." He was still blanking out as I shook him.

Guess there's only one way to do this. I rolled up my sleeves as I prepared for what I was about to do. I got the silver hammer and pounded it into some orichalc. He was startled out of his daydream and fell over. That should do the trick. There's no way that could have killed him. He's too stubborn to die.

"What the hell are you trying to do boy? Kill me?" If that would've killed you I would have tried it a long time ago.

"You old geezer I was just waking you up from your wet dream."

"What!" He blushed madly. "It wasn't a wet dream! Can't a man daydream! I also forgot to give you this."

"What?" He firmly slapped me upside the head.

"What was that for gas bag?"

"For wasting a perfectly good piece of orichalc."

"I told you I banged that piece of orihalc to wake you from your wet dream!"

"Get back to work boy! A monkey would be more useful than you, you bad mouthed punk!"

Uggg! There was no point in arguing any more. God, I can't stand him.

For the rest of the work day all that could be heard was the banging of hammers to cold hard pieces of metal like both of their hearts.

XXXX Hours Later XXXX

"Gray your shift's done. I'll finish from here."

"What?"

"You have a date to get ready for."

"Wow, thanks." I was actually flattered by him.

"Oh here." He handed me a banquet of yellow tulips.

"Um, thanks I don't know what to say."

"No you dolt! Give these to Mary for your date. Let her think you have some class, even though you don't have any." He laughed at his own joke.

My eye just twitched. Never a gun when you need one.

"Make me proud boy. Remember your manners and have class. I know It'll be hard but try."

"Thanks grandpa."

"Have fun Gray." Wow, that was a surprise.

Just as I left the Forge, I looked up and there was a smile planted on his face.

Maybe he's not so bad after all.

XXXX Mary's House XXXX

I got ready for this date but not much enthusiasm. I was in front of Mary's house wearing a lavender polo shirt but had my classic UMA hat and khaki pants.

"Well here goes." Just as I was about tp knock when Basil, Mary's father opened the door. He was towering over me, gazing at me with piecing eyes of hate. He was very well built and tall. He had chocolate mousse hair and chocolate brown eyes.

"Hello, Gray we've been expecting you." He had a creepy smirk placed upon his lips.

I have a bad feeling about this.

I was dragged into Mary's house by Basil. He then plopped me into a chair. He then pulled up a chair and sat across from me.

I felt like I was being intimidated by the FBI. To top it all off I just needed a very bright light shown in my face.

"Gray, it's so nice to finally meet you." Basil grabbed my hands (by force) and shook them very hard.

"For a while, we thought Mary had made you." Anna just out of no where just appeared. She laughed at her own joke.

"You know Gray, when Mary described you, we didn't think you would be so much cuter in person." She gave me a wink.

Eww, was she hitting on me? Before I was frightened now I'm disgusted.

"You are just the cutest little thing." She grabbed my cheeks.

Now she's making fun of me!

"Anna, why don't you go upstairs and see if Mary's done getting ready." Basil looked ticked off.

"Fine." She walked up stairs.

"Sorry about that Gray. My wife can get a little out of hand."

No shit.

"It's okay."

"The movie is only 2 hours long and it's a 15 minute walk home. So there will be no lollygagging do you hear me boy!"

Damn you bitch! But what I really said was "Yes sir."

"If you break her heart and I find out, I'll find you then I'll kick your ass. Do you understand me.?" He yelled in a forceful voice. I nodded my head.

"I-I brought her flowers." I handed him the flowers. I sounded as if I pissed my pants. I looked down. Nope still good.

"That's nice." He then got a sudden displeased look on his face.

"You brought her yellow tulips! How dare you!" He brought me up by the collar of my shirt.

"Do you know what these flowers represent?"

"Um, no."

"They mean hopeless love! What are you trying to tell us Gray!" Before I could answer my attacker Mary appeared.

"Stop it daddy!" She helped release me from Basil's grip.

"Oxygen good." Dan why did I have to be set up on a date with a girl who has Satan for a father!

"Are you okay?" What do you think! I was almost killed by Satan!

"I'm fine." I was smart enough to be nice after her father just threatened me.

"Mary you look beautiful." Basil said.

"I got these for you." I handed Mary my messed up tulips.

"Thanks." She grabbed my hand.

"Run." That much I could do.

Basil was about to open his mouth when Anna covered it. "Bye kids, have fun."

I finally had a good look at Mary since all the ruckus that happened. She really did look nice. Her black hair was straight down instead of her usual messy braid. She had a flowy navy blue skirt and a plain blouse. She had a beautifully crafted turquoise stone necklace across her neck.

"You look very nice."

"Thanks." She blushed at my comment. The rest of the walk was silent.

When we arrived Popuri was clinging to Kai's arm and staring at him lovingly. Kai looked bored out of his mind. For the Yearly Town Movie Night there were hundreds of chairs lined up in front of a huge movie screen.

They approached us. ""Hey you guys made it. I surely thought Gray was going to chicken out and that was a good excuse to kick his ass too. Darn." Kai gave me an amusing look.

"Please, you wouldn't want be able to kick my ass even if my hands were tied behind my back.

"Really?" He playfully punched me.

"Yeah." I punched him. We exchanged a set of playful punches before Popuri stopped us.

"Boys, stop being childish." Who are you calling childish Miss Little Red Riding Hood!

"Jeez, Popuri stop ruining our fun!" Kai said.

"Kai stop being a silly billy. Let's go find some seats before the movie begins."

If she ever used the term silly billy again I would literally kill myself.

"Ladies and gentlemen please be seated for the presentation of the Notebook. A romantic and touching tale of true love. Please enjoy." Moments after his speech the movie began. Later on during the movie Popuri got some popcorn. She passed it to me.

Mary tapped my shoulder. "Gray I want to give you something." I looked at her. Her face was moving toward mine. It was coming closer and closer so I panicked. I bent down hurriedly and accidently hit her right in the face. Wham!

"Ow, Gray that hurt!"

That was too close.

"Sorry, I dropped something." That was the first of two attempts at her kissing me. The second attempt I wasn't so lucky. I believe it was the middle of the movie when those dreadful lips of hers were pressed against mine.

I was actually getting into the movie. I admit it. I'm a sucker for romantic movies. She tapped my shoulder once more.

"What?" I said in an aggravated tone.

I turned my head and my lips brushed against hers.

Mary had tried to deepen the kiss to get m to respond.. There was no passion nor fireworks. In my own words, it felt like dog drool. Her breathe didn't smell good either. I opened my mouth to breathe. Big mistake. She forced her tongue into my mouth. Hell no! I ain't taking this shit no more!

"I gotta go." I muttered. I was gonna get up and get the hell out of here.

"Gray wait." She whispered. I looked back before running. Mary was on the verge of tears and Kai wanted to get up and ask what's wrong but Popuri was clinging to him like the end of the world was going to come. I began running then bumped into the most unexpected person.

"Jack?" My heart had just leaped. I felt my throat getting dry.

"We have to stop meeting like this. So are you here with anyone?" He smirked.

I blanked out. "Yeah, I'm with Mary." Damn it!

"Oh really." He looked jealous. Did I just make Jack jealous?

"Well, I should get going, you have to go back to your date."

"No, it's not really working out for either of us. It was a forced date." Okay that was a mostly a lie but hey I don't want to disappoint him. It's either Jack or the lip locking monster. I chose Jack.

"Really want to walk to the beach with me?"

Yes, Yes, YES!

"Sure." I replied cooly.

"I'll race you." We started running. I left him in the dust. He playfully tackled me, making us tumble in the sand.Our hair was messed up and there was sand down our pants but we didn't care. We just laughed enjoying each other's company.

" I totally won." I say. I start brushing the sand off of my hair. Jack does the same to himself.

"Do you wanna talk?" That's what we did for the rest of the evening. I was so caught up in talking with Jack that I forgot about a certain some one.

"Jeez, it's late. The Yearly Town Movie Night was over two hours ago. Well I need to get going Gray, later." He gets up and leaves.

As I sit there and recall all that's happened I see a cherry-colored handkerchief on the ground, which looked simalir to Jack's.. I pick it up. He must have left it. I sniff it and memorize his scent. That's when it hits me.

Shit! What about Mary! I start running knowing I will have to face Satan's(basil) wrath!

XXXX To Be Continued XXXX

Blabbing begins

I edited all the mistakes and had a different ending. Sorry it took so long. Hopefully I didn't lose any fans in the process. Gray got a lot of action in this chapter, am I right or am I right? ',3 Anyways I hate how in this chapter I made so many people crazy. Like Saibara-he was extra kooky w/ his fantasies. Basil-Poor Basil he's a friendly guy (I'm friends w/ him in my game) who I made a lunatic when it comes to his daughter. I feel I made Mary the bad guy when she's all over Gray, he'll pay for it later. I want to explain Gray's character. He's not a robot he has feelings. He's like Eiri Yuki(from Gravitation) he's all sardonic but he really has good intentions for things. For boy/girl version the more you get to know Gray the more he opens up. He just doesn't open up quickly like some people do. He's kinda like me. Senorita Rage

Blabbing over

Things for Gray to do in Ch.4

Gray gets a new look

Gray gets a reward for returning Jack's handkerchief

Kai gets jealous

Stay Tuned for Ch.4