Disclaimer: I don't own any of Harvest Moon. I am only a fan 3

I must thank dearly Midget in a bottle since they reviewed my story and I felt the need to go on and continue my story since I know someone out there at least read my story. Hope you enjoy this new installment Sincerely~ Nightowl45

"Huh? Ah shoot 'course you can come with me Jill! I wouldn't mind having you at the Blue Bar." Griffin replied as he stopped and waited for her. Jill smiled at his true southern hospitality, even if he wasn't from the south, she swore he could have been. She quickened her pace a bit till she came side by side with Griffin as they walked under the star-studded sky. Jill looked over at the outline of Griffin next to her and actually was surprised by his muscular built frame and perfectly chestnut colored hair. But she quickly shook those thoughts away.

"What am I thinking! He's a full grown man and I'm the girl with the ranch and a drunken boyfriend. I don't need thoughts of Griffin dancing around my head." she said to her self as she retained from looking over at him as they finally reached their destination. He kindly opened the door for her and her self rule of not thinking about Griffin disappeared as she entered the warm atmosphere of his bar.

"I forgot how nice it is in here!" Jill said as she took off her gray winter jacket and hung it up.

"Yeah, I always wondered why my family built this bar here. But now I understand. This atmosphere wouldn't fit in with the hustle and bustle of the city." Griffin said as he leaned against the wall and gazed with admiration over his bar.

"Don't you agree?" he asked, turning his gaze towards her.

"Yeah…I defiantly agree." she said as she locked eyes with him for a heartbeat, before looking away.

"Hey Muffy, how it's been today?" Jill asked as the blonde barmaid walked in from the back.

"Oh why hello there Jill! It's been slow day today but it got quieter once Rock got out though" she said with a cheerful laugh, not really meaning harm.

"I am apologize for his stupid behavior…I-I don't even think we should be together anymore." she said sadness hinting at the edges of her voice. Griffin heard the sorrow when she said that and took seat on the bar stool next to hers.

"Now it's alright Jill. Relationships come and go but if he was meant for you then you would have known by now." he said, his own deep voice filled with sincere feelings.

"You're right Griffin. I mean he's just so…immature sometimes. I don't know what I saw in him!" she said getting a little worked up.

"Jill it's alright now, just calm yourself down and have a drink. It's on the house." Griffin said with a deep laugh as he got up and walked around the bar to mix up a drink. Muffy leaned over towards Jill when he had his back turned from them.

"He must really care for you Jill. He rarely ever gives drinks on the house." Muffy whispered to the rancher as Griffin was busy mixing. She gave her a sly wink before going to grab something for herself. Jill blushed a bit as she contemplated the idea of Griffin liking her but her thoughts were interrupted as he came back with his arms filled with drinks.

"You-you okay there Jill? Your face is a little red." he said as he placed his hand on her forehead. Jill quivered inside a bit as she felt the warmth of his strong hand on her head.

"N-no I'm fine Griffin." she said as she reached for a drink.

"Oh I hope you like it. It's the Goddess Smile." he said as he took a swig from his own glass.

Wow this is great Griffin. I love it!"Jill exclaimed as she brightened up and chugged down her drink with the utmost speed.

"I thought you might." he replied smugly as he sipped his drink slowly, laughing a little as he saw Jill already done.

"Hey I'm getting tired now so you two play nice 'kay?" Muffy interjected as she walked out through the back door. Jill rolled her eyes in mock annoyance as Muffy gave her another wink before walking out.

"So Griffin is there anymore?" Jill asked sweetly once Muffy left, her eyes as puppy dog looking as they could be as she stared up at Griffin.

"Hmmm I don't know Jill I could check…" Griffin replied as he thought it he had any more in the fridge.

"Could you cheeeeck?" Jill said as she pawed him on the arm gently, still with her puppy dog eyes. Griffin blushed a bit and stroked his stubbly chin in thought.

"Sure Jill, for you I'll go check." he said, her sweet face getting the best of him.

"Thank you Griffin!" Jill said happily as she got him in a sneak hug from the back. Griffin was stunned by the suddenness of it but probably guessed her actions were from drinking her cocktail so fast.

"Shoot, it's no problem Jill. You always were a good customer."he said as he walked back to mix up another round of drinks.

"You mean it?" Jill said a little surprised, since it was so long ago when she actually used to frequent the bar.

"Heck yeah Jill! Shoot, you were like the sun when you came in here. It was like you lit the place up." Griffin said as he flashed a smile, showing off his pearly teeth.

"Aww thanks Griffin! That means a bunch coming from you. But yeah I really loved this place. Remember that one time when everyone was a complete mess and it was Kyle and Kasey on the bar dancing while Marlin and Gustafa sang? Now that was a fun night." Jill said as she leaned back in her chair, remembering those enjoyable, crazy nights.

"Yup, I do remember that night. Too bad they left the place trashed. But if I 'member correctly you were the last one out since you help me clean up." he said as he slid her two drinks and took a seat on the bar stool next to her.

"You remembered right! It was actually kinda fun helping you clean up since that was the first and only time I saw you with your hair down." Jill said with a smug grin as she guzzled down another cocktail. She laughed as she saw Griffin blush a little before taking a sip from his own glass.

"It was late and I had to retie it okay?" he said in his defense as he ran his fingers through his hair. "But you looked so...different! I think I liked it too!" Jill said with a laugh as she attempted to swipe at his ponytail.

"Oh no you don't!" Griffin said as he dodged her hand as he saw what she was trying to do.

"Awww but I want to see it downn!" Jill said innocently as she swiped at it again.

"I only have it down when I sleep and when I need to retie it like I said." Griffin said as he ducked as Jill swiped at it again. "So you have it down when you sleep eh?" Jill said sarcastically as she swiped at it again but leaned too far and fell into his strong arms.

Thanks a bunch for taking your time to read my story! I'll get around to another chapter eventually. Curse you lethargy!

~ Nightowl45