Harvest Moon Generations
First Generation
Chapter 6: Summer is here
Today was the first day of Summer, and it was already warm at six o'clock in the morning I can already see that the summers here are going to be hot. I brushed my hair out and changed into a light blue and white plaid short sleeved shirt and my overalls, grabbing a roll off the table and shoving it into my mouth for breakfast. Double checking in my new rucksack I walk out with Max right behind me.
"Okay Max, let's get the day rolling." Petting his head. I found a good spot to till out an area to plant my Pineapple seeds, 'I'll go check the store today to see what they have for summer.' After watering my new seeds, and check the field for weeds, I look for Oliver and give him some love. I started walking out of my farm and noticed that the flag on my mailbox was up. Opening the mail there were two letters, the first one was from the Blacksmith saying if I have bigger animals I should by a brush, the second was from Zack saying that there was a festival today at the Beach. 'Okay so looks like I'm doing that today.' I run the mail in to the house and set it on my table and start heading for the Beach.
When I arrived at the Beach it was covered in towels and umbrellas and there were dogs everywhere. "Claire!" I heard my name being yelled out over the noise of barking, it was Popuri waving at me. I manoeuvred my way over to her, making sure not to get in the way of the dogs and their owners.
"Hey, what is going on here today?" I smiled at her, I wished I brought Max today, even though he was still a puppy it would have been fun.
"Welcome to Beach Day Claire!" Popuri said grabbing my hand and leading me to the Seaside Lodge, there was Kai bring out some chairs from his shop, "Today we will be watching all the cute dogs participate in the Dog Disk Tournament! It's amazing how far some can run on the sand." We both grabbed a chair from him and set them out by the wall of the beach. "I'm so glad you made it today!"
"Yeah same here, I've never seen anything like this so I'm getting excited." I sat down next to Popuri and watched as they started setting up flags to make a pathway for the tournament.
It was about to begin when there was Kai holding out two show cones, "Hello again Ladies, it's a little hot out here today, don't ya think?" He grinned handing us the cones, "Here, to help you both cool off." We said our thanks, Popuri blushing slightly and dragged over a chair and sat next to us. As the tournament started we saw all different breeds of dogs run after frisbees as far as they could and try to catch them. The winner was a small collie named Tricky with 15.3 m. It was a lot of fun watching this and hanging out with Popuri and Kai for the day, I hope by next year Max will be old enough and we can try to compete.
The Next day I went and bought more seeds for the farm and stopped at the blacksmith's on the way home to buy a brush for Oliver. As I walk towards the shop I saw Mary walk in, I flowed her in and heard Saibara, "Welcome Mary, is there something you need?" he was behind the counter as Gray was working on sharpening an Axe next to him.
Mary smiled at the elderly man across the counter, "You upgraded a tool for me. It's so much easier to use now. I wanted to thank you."
Saibara blushed and laughed, "I didn't know it mattered so much…I'm glad we were able to help! Just come again if you need anything else, ok?"
Mary nodded, "Okay, thank you very much again."
"Ouch!" The axe had slipped out of Grays' hand, falling to the floor with a crash, it had sliced his hand good.
"What's wrong?" Saibara looking over at his grandson.
"Oh…just a scratch." He held up his hand to show him a trickle a blood started to appear.
Mary ran over to him and grabbed his hand, panic and worry on her face, "Gray, you're bleeding!"
"It's my own fault for not paying more attention," Saibara said while reaching under the desk and pulled out a first aid kit, taking out some bandages and cleaning supplies.
"I said I'm fine!" Gray protesting to the both of them and trying to remove his hand from Mary's.
"Stop that!" Mary yelled at him, tears in her eyes and gripping his hand tighter. "Just wait one second…" She grabbed the cleaning solution and washed his wound off, he tried to retract his hand again from the pain, "Just hold your hand still…please!" looking at him with determined eyes, he looked away blushing and kept his hand still. She placed gauzes on the wound and wrapped his hand in the bandage. "How's this? Not too tight, is it?" She looked at his smiling.
"N-no, it's fine. Th-Thanks." His face was red as he tried to look at her.
"Don't mention it." She blushed slightly back, "Just have Dr Trent look at your hand later please." He nodded, "Alright…I'm going back to the Library now. Come around anytime, both of you." They agreed and said their goodbyes and as Mary left I opened the door for her saying my hi and bye.
"Ah, Claire, what can I help you with?" Saibara noticing I was there finally.
I walked over to him, looking over at Gray, his face red still as he looked at his hand smiling, he looked like he was on cloud nine, "All I need is to buy a brush please." He handed me a brush, I paid and left not knowing how to feel with what I just saw.
As I started to walk home when I heard a yell from the Poultry Farm, I turned on my heel and ran over to see what had happened. What I saw was Popuri chasing a chicken around the yard and this chicken was outmaneuvering her in every way, from jumping off the fences and kind of flying around her head to getting behind her and jumping on her, her pink hair flying everywhere. I was quite the site to see. The chicken broke off from her and started to run towards me, "Wait, I said!" Popuri yelling at the chicken.
I braced myself and grabbed the chicken as she tried to run under my legs. Popuri ran up to me panting, "I can't…take my eyes…off the chickens!" I started to laugh a bit and she puffed up her cheeks. Handing her the chicken, "Thanks, Claire, you were here at the perfect time. Chickens are really hard to catch, you know."
"Yes, I can see that, are you okay?" still laughing a bit, her hair was everywhere.
"I'm fine." She held the chicken under one arm, he looked annoyed he couldn't escape, and she patted down her hair. "Do you like chickens, Claire?"
"After what I just saw, I do." I still haven't bought any animals yet but I think chickens would be the easiest to start with.
She smiled brightly at me, "That makes me happy, I love chickens! I think people who like chickens are just good people, don't you think?" I agreed, seeing as this family was chicken lovers and they were all very kind. "Well, I've got to bring her back the coop now, thanks again! If you ever need help with chickens, just come to me!" As we parted ways I thought back and started to laugh again, today has been a very interesting day.
Barley a week into the summer and we were having another festival it was called the Chicken Festival, Rick had stopped by the other day to inform me about it and if I had a chicken I could have entered. As I finished my chores for the day I walked over to the plaza, there was an arena in the middle of it and half the town was here, mostly the men showed up though. As walked around and stood by the arena Rick announced that they were going to be starting soon.
As the contestants brought out their chickens they set them down on the stage, everyone was waiting for the countdown "3…2…1…go!" as a small pop gun sounded the owners of the chickens were cheering for their chicken and having them scare the other opponents chicken out of the ring. I was holding back laughter from seeing how serious they were being, but it was still fun to watch.
After they decided the winner of the festival we all went home. 'Maybe I'll get a chicken next season…the tournament did look like fun even though it was a bit silly.' When I got home I looked on the shelves for a book on how to raise chickens.
It was the middle of summer and it was hot like I think I'm going to burn up and die kind of hot. I was sweating to death, maybe I'll stop by and say hi to Elli at the Clinic and cool off for a bit, as I walked in I heard a sigh, it was coming from the Doctor office, I peeked in through the open door.
"Tired?" The doctor asked looking at Elli.
"No, I'm fine." She smiled.
He walked over to her and placed a hand to her forehead looking serious, "Don't push yourself too much, now. It's getting hotter and hotter each day."
I could see Elli blush and looked at the doctor with such adoring eyes, "Doctor…I'm touched you're worried about me!"
He went back to his desk looking for something, "Well I couldn't run the Clinic without you!"
Face turned crestfallen, she muttered "Is that all…?"
Looking up at her, "Did you say something?"
Elli forced a smile, "No, nothing."
"Ok, if you say so…" he went back to his papers.
'Well, I'm feeling refreshed!' Thinking to myself as I try to hurry out of there as quietly as I could, 'I think I saw something I didn't need to see. Poor Elli, the Doc is so dense.' I decided to go by the Seaside Lodge, I haven't eaten there this Summer yet and that would be a good place to cool off.
As I walked down the stone steps to the Beach I saw Rick and Kai in front of the Lodge. Rick looked angry, while Kai looked mildly annoyed his arms crossed. As I approached them I heard Kai ask, "Do you have a problem with me?"
"Yeah! Don't mess around with my sister!" Rick said loudly, it seemed he was trying to keep his temper down, for now. I stopped in my tracks and watched them.
"What! Just who do you think you are?!" Kai responded in the same tone.
"I'm her brother, and I don't like her seeing you, Kai!" he poked a finger into Kai's chest.
Kai swatted his hand away and sighed, "What makes you think you can run her life? She can do what she wants!" he poked Rick back.
"I'm her brother, so sometimes I know what's best for her!" Ricks eyes growing colder towards Kai.
"I feel sorry for Popuri, that she has a brother like you. Are you always such an idiot, or do you just show off when I'm around?" Kai gave him a wicked grin.
Rick grabbed the collar of Kais jacket and picked him up slightly yelling in his face, his eyes wild, "You take that back!" They stared at each other with hate-filled eyes, and if someone threw a punch I was going to have to break them up, great. Rick let go of him, "From now on, I forbid you to see my sister!"
"Oh yeah, what if she comes and visits me anyway?" smoothing out his jacket collar not looking at Rick.
He looked at Kai, his face going red as he clenched his fists, I coughed loudly as I walked closer to the two of them, "Hi guys!" I smiled trying to break the tension. They both looked at me then back at each other, Rick giving one last glare at Kai and stormed off almost crashing into me if I didn't move in time.
Kai sighed and gave me a small smile, "Sorry you had to see that Claire."
"No, it's fine. I'm glad I was here, what I something happened and no one was around to help. Are you okay?" looking at him with worry.
"I'm fine, really." He took a deep breath and smiled at me, "So, what's up? What's the reason a pretty girl like you is out here by yourself?"
I laughed, "I wanted to come try some of the food you make at the Lodge here. I haven't stopped by yet and it seemed like a good idea."
"Well why didn't you say so!" he smiled and opened the door for me, "Right this way madam!" I walked in and sat at the bar. He walked behind the counter and started cooking spaghetti, we were chatting while he worked and as he set down the finished food in front of me he asked, "What do you think of a guy who doesn't like to live with his family?"
I took a bite of my food and looked at him, confused, "Who cares?" I answered swallowing and took another bite of spaghetti.
He looked at me kind of shocked, "Huh, you're the first person here to say that." He turned around and grabbed the dirty pots and started to wash them out, "Actually, I don't really get along with my family, so I spend my Summers here working."
I nodded, as I finished my last bite and wiping away the sauce on my face with a napkin, "Well that's understandable. I'd probably do the same thing." He took my plate and started to wash that too. I looked at the clock on the wall and saw how late it was getting, "Sorry to eat and run but it's getting late, time to head home."
He looked back at me and smiled, "It's fine, thanks for hanging with me, is been fun." He shut off the water and walked me to the door opening it. As I step out and said my goodbyes he reached out and rubbed the top of my head, "Come see me again when you have time." He gave me a quick wink and shut the door as I walked away. 'Well, today has been very interesting.' I thought as the sun was setting.
When I got home that night I started to think of what Kai said, not living with your family. I haven't lived with mine for a couple years now. I started to search the room for some paper and a pen, I haven't even told them I moved yet and it was already in Summer. I started to write to them about my decision in life and how I now own a farm and if they wanted to visit they were more than welcome and that I missed and loved them. Also, if Jack got ahold of them to pass on my new address. I signed it and folded it up, I would send it in the morning.
"Heavy thunder and lightning! Tonight will be cloudy, with rainfall day tomorrow, so make sure to grab your coat before you go out. And now to Garrett with Sports." I shut off the TV as I was getting ready this morning. I was watching the weather channel and it was the perfect timing, 'Finally some rain in this hot season.' I walked out with Max and started on my chores, after I finished my watering I wiped the sweat from my brow, 'Oh since it is going to rain, I should upgrade my watering can.' I ran back inside and found the book on upgrading and read the ore can be found in the mines, 'There was on by the spring, let's go look.' I grabbed my hammer and started to run to the spring.
When I made it to the mines and entered a small cavern and there were rocks everywhere, I took my hammer and smashed the first on I saw. As it split into two, there was nothing. I gripped the handle tighter and went to town smashing the rocks, determined to find something. After a good hour, I found a lot of scrap ore, which wouldn't upgrade anything, so I left it lying there and I found a few copper ore and one silver ore. 'This should do it.' I thought walking out into the bright sun.
As I was exiting I saw Karen and Rick walking towards the Spring. "Have you heard from your dad?" Karen asked turning towards Rick her back to the Spring.
He looked at her and closed his eyes thinking for a bit, "Not really." As he opened them back up his face became scary and clenched his fists, "How could he leave my mom like that!"
Karen rubbed his arm giving him a small smile, "You know the only reason he's away is to find a way to heal your mom. He's only trying to protect his family, you know that Rick."
He went from being scary to his calm self and looked at Karen with sad eyes, "…. I guess you're right."
"We have to take care of things until he comes back, right?!" giving him a big smile and lightly punching his arm.
"Yeah, I know…" A smile forming.
"Then stop getting so depressed!" She wrapped her arms around him and gave him a hug, he wrapped his arms around her and squeezed her back smiling. Letting go and grabbing his hand, "Let's head home." He nodded as the smaller brunette led him home. My face was red from seeing such a cute scene, 'Watering can needs to be upgraded.' I thought forcing myself to walk to the blacksmiths. I now have a copper watering can.
The Cow Festival is today, Barley had come the day before to let me know about it. As I walked to the plaza there was a good number of competitors and cows, and it was noisy yet soothing. I saw Elli and waved walking over to her. Barley had asked her to watch May since he was the main Judge. I decided to help her since Stu was currently trying to climb onto a cow.
"Stu!" Elli yelled running over to him and grabbing him off the cow before it decided to throw him off or he fell. We found good spots and sat together, Stu sat on Elli's lap and May sat on mine. We watched as the brought out the cows and seeing which one is the best in class. It was oddly relaxing to watch them walk around. At the end of the day, we helped Barley clean up the plaza and I walked both home. Cows seem tougher to raise than a chicken, so I'll still hold off from getting one yet.
Since it was getting closer to the end of Summer the nights have been getting colder and I don't believe that I own a good enough jacket to survive the Fall and Winter seasons. I didn't see that the General store sold any clothing items. After finishing up my chores for the day, my pineapples had finally ripened so I was super happy about that, I walked into town and wanted to ask Popuri about where everyone gets their clothes. I stopped by the Poultry Farm and saw Rick out front, 'Hopefully, he's in a better mood today.' I thought stopping in front of their fence.
"Hey, Rick!" I yelled out to him and waved, he looked over at me and looked weary. He stopped weeding in the front and walked over to me.
"Hey, Claire. How can I help you?" He seemed nervous and not looking me in the eye.
"Is your sister home, I wanted to talk with her for a bit." Smiling slightly, trying to ease his mood.
"No, she isn't home at the moment. Sorry." He was fidgeting with his hands.
"Well any idea where she could be?" I inquired.
He stood there thinking for a moment, "You can always try the church. She likes to hang around there and the plaza."
"Okay, thank you, Rick." I waved and started to walk off.
"Claire wait!" Rick grabbed my hand, he was looking at the ground and his bangs were covering his face. "I…I wanted to apologise. For the other day, at the Beach." I could feel that he was shaking slightly.
"When you and Kai had that argument right?" I need to see where this was going.
He was silent the nodded, "Yes. I realised that I really lost my cool and took a lot of anger out on Kai and almost ran into you as well. And if you weren't there, I don't know what have happened." He squeezed my hand.
"Rick, why do you hate Kai so much?" I put my other hand on his chin and lifted his face to meet mine.
He was blushing slightly, or it could have been because of the sun, "I don't hate him per say, but I have a strong dislike for him. He's a big flirt, he flirts with all the girls in town, and I just want to keep my sister safe from someone who acts that way. If they dated and he kept up his flirting habits with everyone Popuri could get hurt, and I don't want that for her." He paused and looked very serious, "With dad gone, I have to be the one who keeps her and mom safe."
Ah, so that's what it was, "Don't you trust your sister?"
"Wh- I trust her!" he started to get defensive.
"Then trust her that she can make good choices on who she wants to hang out with. Trust her that if anything happens that she will come to you because you are her big brother." I gave him a stern look and squeezed her hand, "Also, I'm not the one you should apologise too." He looked away from me somewhat annoyed. "I can see that you mean well, Rick, but you need to talk this out with your sister and Kai. Express your concerns and feelings, okay?"
"…yeah, okay." He sighed "I thought you might hate me after seeing me like that, and wouldn't want to be friends." He looked concerned.
I took my hand from his and lightly punched him in the arm, "Well you don't have to worry about that. We can still be friends and I don't hate you. You can come talk to me about some problems that you have and I'll listen and try to help. Deal?" I held out my hand.
He smiled and looked like he was about to cry, "Deal, and if you need any help I'll be there for you as well." He grabbed my hand and we shook on it.
"Promise me you'll talk to your sister at least, and maybe to Kai?" I let go of his hand.
He grumbled, "I'll talk to Popuri and I'll think about talking to Kai. I can't promise that part though."
"Good enough!" I laughed, "Okay I'm heading to the Church now, bye Rick. Well, talk later!" We waved bye to each other and I started off to the church. 'Was that good advice?' I thought walking down the brick road, 'I mean, Rick is trying to protect his sister from any sort of harm, trying to fill his dad's place, but that was no reason to pick a fight with Kai just because Popuri wants to hang around him. I hope I helped and didn't mess anything up.' Knots were forming in my stomach, 'Well it seems like there's no turning back now.'
I arrived at the church and as I entered the church I saw Carter talking with Cliff, "Cliff, why don't you try opening up to the people here in town more? They're all very nice, you know."
Cliff looked annoyed and sighed, "I don't know why, but it's hard to talk to new people."
"But you don't mind talking to me!" Carter smiled brightly.
"For some reason, you're so easy for me to talk to. You're not like the others." Cliff smiled.
Carter was taken back and didn't speak for a moment, "Not like the others…?" Just then the doors opened behind me and in walked Ann. She said hi to me and walked over to the guys.
Smiling brightly at them, "Hello, Carter! Oh, hi Cliff!"
They both turned to her and Carter answered her, "Hi, Ann." Cliff whispered a hello. "It's unusual for you to come to Church, Ann. Is anything wrong?"
"Didn't you order lunch? I brought it." She held up a paper container.
"I totally forgot! I'm sorry, thank you, Ann." He took the food from her.
"What are you doing here, Cliff?" Turning to him and smiling.
He started to withdraw into himself, "um…nothing much…" Carter gave him a look and then looked at Ann.
"Ann," she looked over at Carter, "I'd like to ask something of you." She nodded, "It's about Cliff." Cliff shot his head at Carter, eyes widening, "He's very shy, so it's hard for him to make friends. So, will you help him meet new people around town?"
Ann light up, "No problem! That's a favour I would be glad to do! I have to get back to work now, but you and me Cliff, we'll meet everyone in town!" They said their byes to each other and Ann left, Cliff looked annoyed at Carter.
He shrugged him off and looked at me as I walked up to them, "Ah, Claire how can I help?"
"Hi, is Popuri here?" I waved at Cliff smiling, he looked away.
"She was just here actually, try the Beach she said she was going to have lunch there." Carter smiled.
"Great, thanks, Carter." I waved bye and headed to the beach. It's like a goose chase to find her today. As I got down to the Beach I saw Popuri walk out of the Seaside Lodge.
"That was great!" She turned to Kai who was in the doorway still, "You sure have a lot of food that I've never seen before." He smiled at her. "Why do you know so much about other towns?"
"I really hate the cold, so I always spend winters in the south. I've eaten foods from all over the world!"
She looked at him with wonder in her eyes, "Really…I wonder if my mom would get better if she ate your cooking…?" she wondered out loud.
"Should I go make some for her?" he asked.
"Would you really?" She was smiling ear to ear.
"Just leave it to me!" Kai pounded his hand into his chest smiling, then motioned her to come back inside the lodge.
"Thanks, Kai!" She walked back in with him. 'Found her.' I thought walking to the Lodge and opened the door.
A little bell chimed as I entered, "Welcome!" Kai yelled out his back to the door and cooking.
"Hi, Claire!" Popuri waved at me and I sat next to her, "What are you doing here?" Finally getting to ask where the people of this town buy other clothes for fall and winter Popuri smiled and told me about the Catalogues that come through town. After Kai finished food for her mother he put it in a container and walked us both out. Popuri and I walked back to her house and he showed me the catalogues that she had and I looked through them and found some longer thicker shirts, thermal pants to go under my overalls, two different jackets, a pair of gloves, and a beanie. Lillia helped my write down what I wanted on the order form and how much it would come out to and where I put the gold, good thing those pineapples sold for a lot cuz I just spent a good chunk of it on clothes.
This is the best way to end the Summer, a Fireworks Festival. I walked to the Beach as the sun was starting to set, there was a slight nip in the air. As I walked down the stone steps and looked out at the beach, the whole town was there and all the families were sitting together. I walked around for a bit and said my hellos to everyone and headed to the back of the Beach. I've only lived her for less than two seasons so I wasn't expecting to join anyone for tonight. I sat down on the sand my back against the small cliff and looked up at the night sky. I could hear the chatter of everyone on the Beach as I waited, 'This is fine.' I thought closing my eyes.
"Hey!" I jumped as I heard the shout, eye snapping open looking at Karen who had a black jacket on standing in front of me, "Come on get up." She grabbed my arm and was starting to drag me with her.
"Hey, whoa! Where are you taking me?!" Trying not to trip as she was speed walking in the sand.
I heard many voices start to yell out, "Claire!" looking past Karen there was Ann, Popuri, Elli and Mary all on a pile of towels on the far side of the Beach. I looked at them confused.
"It's your first year here and watching the fireworks, right? Mary and Popuri thought that we should all group up and watch them together since no of us have dates again this year." Karen explained placing me in the middle of all of them as she sat down cracking open a beer, "I love watching the fireworks from here. Hah, I can't wait!"
Popuri hugged me from behind, "I've been looking forward to this event! You're going to love it, I can't wait!"
"I love fireworks! I forget about my worries whenever I watch them." Ann handed me a drink.
"We watch the fireworks every year together, it's a great stress relief for me. Phew…" Elli laying back on the towels.
Mary smiled at me, "The fireworks burn such a short time, I kind of feel sad. I wish they could keep going on forever."
I took a sip of my drink as I heard the chatter around me and felt a warm feeling build up in my stomach. I felt like crying and laughing. They didn't have to invite me but they did and I truly appreciated it. "Thank you." I whispered as the fireworks started with a loud bang, flashing bright greens and reds with some softer blues mixed it. It was a beautiful sight and as they finished up and we all headed home, Ann and Elli keeping Karen up on her feet and Mary carrying the towels me an Popuri walking home together as I walked her to her house. When I got home that night and snuggled into my bed I thought, 'The Beach is the best place to watch the fireworks, isn't it?'
It was the last day of Summer and I bought seeds at the General Store for next Summer and wanted to go eat at Kai's place one last time and to see him off. As I walked to the Beach there was Kai with Popuri by the water as I got a little closer I started to overhear them talking.
"I'm glad your mom enjoyed my cooking." Kai turned and smiled at her.
"Thank you for making it for her." She smiled sweetly at him.
"I just hope it did her some good." Popuri nodded in return
"I'm glad Rick wasn't home though. He sure would have been mad if he saw that I brought home the food you made." She smiled and Kai looked away rubbing the back of his neck.
I heard footsteps behind me and turned to see that Rick was walking right towards them. His face was serious and I grabbed his arm, "Rick," He looked down at me, "Remember what we talked about."
He took a deep breath and looked at them both, "Popuri!" He yelled out to her and they both turned. She looked upset seeing her brother here and Kai's face turned cold. Rick looked down at me as I let go of his arm, "What are you doing out here?" He walked a little closer.
"Don't be so rude!" She yelled back at him, "We were just talking, and it's none of your business!"
He looked at her then over to Kai, "I was wondering where you went off too, we needed your help back at the store."
"Oh! Now you need my help?! Why don't you do it yourself!" Her cheeks puffed up and face red, "You never wanted it before!"
He sighed and took a deep breath, "Well I want your help now. Please come home."
"No! It because I'm hanging out with Kai, isn't it?" She motioned to him who probably didn't want to be here now.
"I won't lie, yes I'd rather you not hang out with him but," he looked back at me than towards them, "I trust that you can make the right choices on your own, and I can't stop you from hanging out with whomever you want." She stood there, dumbfounded of what she just heard, "We really did need your help today that the shop though."
Kai put a hand on Popuris shoulder, "You should get back, think about your mother."
She looked at him sadly, "…But…well, I guess so." She looked back at Rick, "I'll meet you at home." She started to walk off.
"Kai," Rick was facing him but not directly looking at him, "I wanted to say…what I did earlier this Summer…wasnot right of me." Kai cocked and eyebrow at him, this was hard for him to admit this, "I wanted to say…I'm…sorry."
"Do you mean that or are you just trying to save face?" Kai crossed his arms not buying it.
Rick rubbed the back of his neck, "I do mean it, I just want to keep Popuri safe is all, and the way I tried to do it wasn't the best way I could have gone."
"So now what Rick?" Kai unfolded his arms looking at him sternly.
"I just wanted you to know that I'm sorry, I don't expect you to forgive me and obviously, I don't think we can be friends. I just want to make one thing clear, Popuri is my sister and if I ever find out that you hurt her in any way I will hurt you just as much." He gave Kai a death glare, "That's all, see you next Summer Kai." He turned and walked away looking at me I gave him a small smile. That ended better than I thought it would.
"Oy Rick," Kai yelled out to him. "Next Summer come to the Lodge and we'll sit down and talk." Rick waved behind him and continued up the stone steps.
Kai walked over to me as I took a sigh of relief, "Did you talk to him?"
I looked away, "I might have said something to him about the fight you two had this summer." Kai looked at me and then engulfed me in a hug. I started to blush, "Whoa! What's with the bearhug Kai!"
"Thank you." He whispered, "Since coming to this town Rick has been nothing but a pain and jerk to me but no one has really talked to him. It means a lot to me."
I hugged him back and rubbed his back slightly, "Yeah well, I tried at least." He let go and looked me in the eyes smiling. After that I said my goodbyes to him and watched him get on the boat and leave, it would be awhile till I see him again and by next year we should defiantly hang out more. This Summer has defiantly had its up's and down's.