A/N: *cries* I feel so unloved… Not one review… Well, my friend told me what she thought about it, which doesn't count for much since she has no idea what Harvest Moon isxD Anyways, I need some reviews guys! I'm getting' close to just quitting this story! I'm only continuing cuz I'm loving the story line so far…
I lay in my bed, eyes open and staring at the roof. It was two o'clock in the morning, and I couldn't get any sleep. My eyes just refused to close and let my mind go to rest. Sighing, I turned onto my side, staring at the far wall.
I saw a shadow, almost a figure-like person. I closed my eyes, figuring it was just a trick of the dark, but for some reason I felt a presence, like I wasn't the only one in the room. I opened my eyes once more, realizing why I had that feeling.
Someone was here. In my room. Standing right in front of me.
My eyes widened as I opened my mouth to let out a ear-piercing shriek, but was cut short by something warm and slightly rough pressed against my mouth. It took me a moment, but not to long, to figure out someone was disabling my voice with their hand.
My breath came is short, shallow huffs through my nose, eyes darting back in forth with panic. Who was in my room, how did they get in here, and how did I not hear them?!
"Shhh," something whispered, but not out loud. Whatever the voice was, it was in my head, causing slightly more panic to fill me up. "Shh, it's me, Wizard. Calm down and take a few deep breaths…"
The fact Wizard's voice was the one in my head, my body relaxed, allowing me to slow my breathing. I guess when he thought I wasn't going to scream, he removed his hands from my mouth, causing them to be cold. Even in the summer, nights were cold indoors as well as outside.
"What are you doing here?!" I hissed, my voice as low as a whisper.
"I came to apologize," he explained, now using his real voice to speak. "About Witch... Her actions earlier… Were unnecessary, and obviously upset you… For some reason…"
My cheeks flushed at the thought of the previous afternoon when I saw Wizard half naked with a silver haired girl clinging on to him like a decoration. "Tha-that… Wh-why would something like that b-bother me?" Dammit, I was stuttering. Why did I always have to stutter when I was lying?!
"I may not know you well… But I can feel that you're lying…" he said softly, talking my hands into his. "Please, Arina… Don't be upset… Witch is only a friend… We live in similar circumstances… So we are close…"
My face was probably bright red right then as Wizard held my hands so gently in his. "Why… Why do you care if I'm mad?" I questioned, curiosity purely flowing through me. For him to come of his way just to explain the situation like this, at two in the morning no less…
"I… I do not know… It has been bugging me… Since you ran out of my house… I haven't been able… To focus on anything… My mind keeps wandering… To you…"
Now, it was the tan man's turn for his cheeks to flush slightly. Once that happened, I found myself having my hand on his cheek, smiling slightly as I caressed it gently. In return, Wizard's eyes widened slightly for a moment, but softened as he smiled back, placing his own hand over mine.
I hadn't even noticed how close our faces were then, but I remember the heat of his breathe on my face. I could have sworn he was moving in closer when foot steps sounded in the hall, causing me to jump slightly with wide eyes as I pushed Wizard away from me.
He fell to the floor with a small thump, confused as to what had just occurred. Couldn't really blame him; One second he was on the bed, explaining today's events, the next he was on the floor. Wizard barely had enough time to scramble on the side of the bed that was hidden from the door's view when the handle turned.
Without having much time to do anything, I pretended to be half awake, making myself look in a daze as I sat up in my bed, rubbing my eyes. "Is… Is someone here?" I mumbled, pretending to look around.
The light flicked on, causing grey dots to blur my vision. I could almost feel my pupils contracting as they rushed to adjust. I rubbed my eyes once more, this time not having to be an act. Once my vision returned, I looked up, seeing a cross witch standing by my bed.
"Where is he?" she asked, arms crossed as she glared at me. If she was trying to stare me down, it was working.
"Where's who?" I questioned back in an Innocent tone, tilting my head to the side slightly. Okay, now the act was back on.
"You know who!"
"Uh, no, I don't actually…" I mumbled, giving her a "look". It was the partial truth; she could be speaking about anyone. The chances it was Wizard were just higher then most other "he"s in the Valley.
Well, my acting must've improved. The orange eyed girl glared at me, as if I was some disgusting excuse for a person; probably what she thought too. "Whatever. If you see Gale, tell him to come to my house for a 'visit'." Almost instantly, two hands flew to her mouth, her eyes wide.
One of the hands was her own, the other belonging to none other ten Wizard. His eyes looked slightly panicked. "Get out. Now. You have broken one of the biggest rules," he growled, shoving her out of the room, locking the room. Protests, shouting and banging occurred on the other side of the door, but we ignored it. I just hoped the other people staying here would too…
"G… Gale? Is that… Your name?" I asked, eyes observing his every action.
A flicker of fear showed in his eyes, but only for a moment. If I had blinked, I would have missed it. The sandy-blonde just averted his gaze to the door, glaring at it harshly. "Yes." The sound was so small, but so full of emotion. I couldn't help but stand and reach out to touch his arm.
He slapped my hand away, not looking me in the eye. "Don't touch me. I'll… I'll be on my way…" With that, he walked out of the room, Witch following at his heels like a good little puppy.
For some reason, I had the strangest case of de ja vu…
A/N: Just a small chapter since I haven't updated lately. Don't worry, chase and Hikari are coming back next chapter :P Anyways, review!! I need mah reviews people!! Well, see ya next time.