"Laney? Philip? What happened to you both? Why are you both soaked? You will get sick staying like that," Cam lightly scolded as soon as we entered the cafe.

"I fell in the river," Laney turned red in embarrassment, "Thank goodness that Philip was here or it might have been worse."

"I'm just glad that you are safe," Howard came from behind us and gave his daughter a tight hug, "I don't know what I'd do without you. I owe you my gratitude, Philip. How should I repay you? A job here?"

"I appreciate the offer, but I'm too busy with my farm to do that," I rubbed the back of my head softly, "I just did what anyone else would do. But I was lucky that it wasn't too snowy today or we'd be so much worse."

"Let us at least make you a meal," Laney turned to me, "I'm here thanks to you, so you deverse it. I'm going to my room to change clothes. I'll have to see you later, Philip." She gave me a kiss on the cheek, before pacing up the stairs with a soft smile. I felt like my legs were made of lead as I stood dripping and in shock. Howard gave me a raised eyebrow, a grin on his face.

"You look so smitten Philip," the cafe owner swooned dramatically, "Keep taking good care of her, will you? She clearly likes you."

"She was just graceful that I saved her. I'm sure that she likes someone else."

"I'm not blind. I can see it."

"Good luck with that," Cam moved past me to leave the shop. I watched him close the door, wondering what to do now. I had to go home to change, so I might as well go to bed. There was nothing else I had to do today.

I knocked on the door to Oracle's place with my free hand, the other one holding the giant ball of white alpaca wool that I decided to give her. I remember how happy she was when I told her that I got two new alpacas. I knew that she was shy, but one day I wanted to take her to my farm to show her them. And all of my other animals of course. But would she be too shy to go to town?

I didn't get a response, but when I slightly leaned against the door, I noticed that it was slightly open. I took that as a sign that she was home and I was welcome to come in. It has been like that for about a week or so. When I entered, I could see the Oracle stirring something with a childish gleam in her eyes. She must not have noticed me because she muttered to herself, dipping a bottle into the giant cauldron in the middle.

"Yes. It's perfect. Oh yes, yes, yes!"

"Morning Oracle."

"AH!" my voice must have startled her, because she stumbled on the barrels that she was standing on and collapsed to the floor with a 'hmph'. The bottle that she was holding fell a few feet away, breaking in the progress. The green liquid spilled out, making a small mess. But I kept my eyes on the Oracle. She picked herself from the floor, turning to glare at me harshly.

"What have I told you about surprising me when I'm working? Now everything has gone wrong, wrong, WRONG! I guess you didn't know what exactly I was making, but be more careful."

"I'm sorry," I bowed her to, apologizing over and over while stepping over to where the glass had broken. I picked up the pieces of glass, making sure that I didn't cut myself in the process. I pulled a small towel from my bag and whipped the floor down. It was my fault in the first place, so I may as well do the cleaning. I could hear Oracle letting out a small sigh.

"I could have stepped on glass. Thank you. I'll forgive you this time. Since you seem to have given me a gift," she pointed to the wool with a slight giggle, "I'll let it slide this time. Can I really have that?"

"I have more and I came here to give it to you."

"Excellent," she mused for a second before snapping, "I know how you can make it up to me. You can try my potion. Please, please, PLEASE?"

I looked at the bottle on the shelf that she pointed at. I felt a bit nervous. It was a reddish-purple hue. She must have noticed my hesitation, so she picked it up and gave it to me. More like shoved it.

"Is this safe?" I gulped.

"Should be," Oracle smiled, "Go on, Philip. Drink up."

I took a deep breath before taking it all down in one chug. It didn't taste bad at all. It was actually quite delicious. As if it was made with strawberries and blueberries. I gave Oracle a grin back.

"That's pretty good. I feel so full of energy!"

"I'm so glad you like it," she gushed, "Hearing you say that makes me really really happy."