So it's time for the sleepover :D Thank you for reviewing my story, always glad to hear from you and I hope you enjoy this chapter as well. Disclaimer – I do not own Harvest Moon or any of its characters x
Chapter 11 – Chelsea's P.O.V
"I am warning you now. Come over here or I will send you to the naughty cow home" I threatened Bells as she stared blankly at me. We'd been like this for the past 10 minutes, having a staring contest. She wouldn't come near me so I could milk her. Me and her both knew it made her cranky when she wasn't milked but it pleased her more to annoy me. I scowled.
"I'm coming back after harvesting my crops" I pointed accusingly at her. I could have sworn she had a little sly smirk on her face. I stormed out of the barn and looked at my field full of crops. I had to finish this pretty quickly if I wanted to get to Julia's sleepover on time. I began to pull out the first patch of turnips and placed them into my backpack. The sun hit the top of head, forcing me to become slower as it rose high into the sky.
"Damn it" I exclaimed as my bag made me topple over backwards. If I emptied everything into the shipping bin it would take me a good extra hour to finish. I sighed and looked around at my half-finished field. Groaning I got back up to my feet and continued harvesting the unnaturally large turnips.
"Chelsea?" A familiar voice asked. I turned around to look at Vaughn who was stood at the bottom of my farm. This is one of those moments when you just want to scream 'thank fuck' at the top of your voice. My face lit up as he came closer. He was still in the same cowboy outfit as usual with his black shirt and pants with a beige jacket on top. And of course his beloved hat, gloves and boots. I smiled at him when he reached me. He looked at me hunched over trying to support the weight of my turnips in my bag before shaking his head and taking the bag off my back. I sighed in relief as it felt as if the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders.
"Need help?" He asked raising an eyebrow. Of course I needed help dick head but there was no way I was going to admit defeat. I was proud of the callus' that had started to appear on my hands. It shows how hard I actually work to support myself.
"No way cowboy" I said turning back to my turnips. He shrugged and placed the bag back onto my back with a smirk on his face. I winced under the weight.
"Alright then" He smirked as he walked off towards the shade of my house and leaning against it. I smiled at him to show him what a great time I was having heaving a 10 ton bag around a field at 100c.
"Y'all right over there?" He called from the shade. Sweat poured down from my forehead before I nodded in reply, I had no energy to yell back. There were still around 20 turnips to harvest as I looked around my field. It was far too hot to be working, I groaned before falling to the ground in a pool of my own seat.
"Chelsea?" Vaughn asked as he stood over me. I didn't open my eyes. He should think I was dead for a few minutes while I rest … he deserved it. He kneeled down and picked me up into his arms marriage style. My eyes shot open as I looked up into his face. He didn't look at me he just continued to walk. I would protest but honestly, my energy level was close to the minus numbers. He placed me down in the shade of my house and slid my bag off my shoulders. My eyes were closed so I didn't have to look at him; I only opened them when I heard him walk away.
He was stood in my field holding my little backpack and stuffing turnips into it. Vaughn had a habit of turning up when I needed him most, I laughed to myself. He looked over at me and I quickly closed my eyes again tightly. I heard him chuckle to himself quietly as he quickly whipped round my field and collected the rest of the turnips with ease. He then placed them carefully into the shipping bin and walked back over to me. I shut my eyes tight as he dropped down my rucksack next to me.
"I know you're awake" He smirked. I turned my head to look up at him. His eyes were sparkling in the sun and focused on me. I laughed as I pushed myself up with my hands.
"Cheers for that" I laughed, playfully punching his arm. He retaliated and pushed me back. I looked at him but all he did was raise an eyebrow.
"6 foot 3 remember?" He asked looking down at me. I slumped. Damn it.
"Next time cowboy" I winked before heading towards my barn to attempt to milk Bells again. As we entered the barn she turned her head to look up at me before returning to eat the hay, clearly not wanting to acknowledge my presence. I walked up to her and knelt down in front of her whilst taking out the milker.
"Now Bells. Are you going to let me milk you?" I asked nicely. She didn't look up at me but she turned sideways so that I could reach her udders.
"Good girl" I smiled to myself, feeling I'd won the battle. I stroked her as I milked her and received the milk off her for today.
"Thank you Bells" I grinned as she turned her back on me. I turned to face Vaughn and handed the milk to him.
"This is for helping me out" I smiled at him. He looked down at the milk I'd placed in his hands and pulled down him hat.
"Thanks Chels. You didn't have to do tha…" He began but I cut him off by placing my finger on his lips.
"Shut up and take the damn milk" I rolled my eyes at him. He chuckled and drank it. I smiled at him as I looked into his deep purple eyes. Hell they were mysterious and sexy, I laughed to myself. Vaughn sexy? No. Damn it Chelsea you've been in that sun too long.
I waved Vaughn off down the path as he returned to the hell of Julia planning the sleepover. I should really tell him that he didn't have to follow the rotor anymore because I was alright on my own, but I liked having him around. I liked trying to work him out; it gave me something to ponder about other than crops and my miserable cow. I laughed as I entered my house and turned on the shower ready to wash away all the sweat I'd worked up.
The hot water soaked my skin as I lathered my strawberry shampoo into my hair. Showering was one of the most relaxing parts of my day, just knowing I could unfold and chill in hot water was heaven when out it in the field. But I wouldn't change anything for the world.
Finishing off my shower I quickly dried myself off and headed to my wardrobe to choose an outfit. All I had left in there until I did the washing were a pale blue tank top and some denim shorts left over from Julia's stock. I sighed as I slipped them on. The shorts just barely covered my cheek as I tried to force them to grow longer. I looked at the clock hanging up on my wall; it was already 4:50PM. I had to be at Julia's for 5:30 or I'd never live it down. I looked into the mirror and rolled my eyes before packing my duffel bag with my eeyore onsie and tooth brush then leaving the house. Hunter and Bump were running around the field playing with each other happily. I always worried they were going to fall into the stream but then again, they were afraid to even go near it so my worry was always balanced out. I smiled as I left my farm and headed over to Julia's.
As I passed Chen's shop Denny exited and smiled at me. I walked over to him and hugged him tightly as he spun me around. I giggled and punched him arm. He rubbed it mockingly before kissing the top of my head.
"Hey Chels" He grinned at me. His bandana was uneven and he smelt strongly of fish. Great way to mask my little strawberry scent, I rolled my eyes.
"Heya Denny" I giggled back to him. Rubbing the back of his neck he took my hand and led me away from the shop. I looked at him inquiringly as he looked down at me nervously.
"What's up?" I asked looking into his little worried face. He was really cute when he was thinking. Shaking his head he looked down into my eyes and took away the distance between the two of us.
"No nothing's wrong. It's just that …" He trailed off in thought and coughed nervously. I looked up into his chocolate brown eyes and encouraged him to continue.
"I was just wondering if you'd like to go to the SporutIslandDanceWithMe?" The last part of his sentence was said quickly and in a higher pitch than the rest. I laughed and hugged him tightly.
"Of course I'll go with you" I laughed into his chest. Which may I add stunk of fucking fish, it took me all my strength not to gag. He picked me up and kissed me. Kissing him back I threw my hands behind his head. He drew away and laughed as I giggled. Julia suddenly appeared at the front door at her house and waved over to me. Denny turned around to look at her before turning back to me.
"Think it's your calling" He winked and I nodded giggling. He kissed me again before saying goodbye and walking towards his house. I watched him disappear onto the beach before going over to Julia.
"Bout time I thought he was going to kidnap you" She giggled as she led me into her lounge where Natalie was sat crossed legged reading a magazine. As I entered she looked up and smiled at me before throwing the magazine to the floor and bouncing over to me.
"Good timing Chels. You saved me from experiencing her little squealing fit" She winked nudging my arm before leading me over to sit next to her on the sofa filled with every kind of pillow you could imagine. I placed my bag on the floor before cannonballing onto the sofa. Julia giggled as there was a knock on the door.
"Hello Julia" A timid voice said. I stretched to see Sabrina walking in with her overnight bag slung around her shoulder.
"Hey Sabrina" I smiled waving at her. She smiled in return and took a seat on the floor next to me. Now we were only waiting for Lanna to arrive. A good 30 minutes later she showed up. I rolled my eyes as she made some excuse about being fashionably late.
"Hey Lanna" Natalie smiled as she walked in. I knew Lanna got under Natalie's skin as well because we had some massive rant about her down the phone a few days ago. I laughed at Natalie's expression but she punched me.
"The party's gonna get startin now guys. Everyone get into your P.J's" She ordered. I laughed and picked up my duffle bag while dragging Sabrina towards Julia's bedroom. I opened my bag and pulled out my fluffy eeyore onsie and smiled to myself. It had taken me ages to find this, two full days just searching the shops and on the internet. I laughed as I slipped my clothes off and into my onsie. I turned around towards Sabrina who was wearing dark purple silk buttoned up pyjamas. Suddenly I felt extremely childish as my tail flopped behind me. Ah well I was only 18 I laughed to myself.
"Loving the pyjamas Sabs" I smiled as we left Julia's room and walked back into the sitting room. She blushed red before pushing her glassed back up.
"Thank you" She smiled nervously. Her stutter had seemed to flatten out a bit now. I mean she still tripped up on a couple of words but other than that she was fine. I smiled as I took a seat on the black beanbag. Julia skipped into the room wearing a pink onsie with purple dots while Natalie wore leopard print shorts and a tank top with a sleeping tigers face on it. I smiled at them as they joined me and Sabrina in a little circle. Lanna then walked in wearing a pink nighty. I rolled my eyes as she joined us in the circle. She was such a Nancy.
"So guys what d'ya wanna do first?" Julia giggled as she crossed her legs. Natalie giggled and pointed at the bottle of wine on the counter.
"Spin the bottle" She giggled getting up and taking the bottle. It was still full to the brim though.
"Dude it's full" Julia said eyeing the bottle then flicking her eyes to the carpet. Red wine did not come out. Natalie rolled her eyes and undid the screw on cap.
"Chill, we'll just have to finish it" She winked taking a big swig from the bottle. Julia looked worried but soon relaxed as the bottle was passed around the circle. When it came to me there was still around three quarters left. I rolled my eyes and lifted the bottle to my lips. Light-weights.
"Julia can I borrow some of Mirabelle's stock sheets? I need to sort out this mess" A familiar voice asked as he came through the corridor. He looked up at me as I downed a quarter of the bottle in one swig. I took it away from my mouth and didn't break contact with him. He rolled his amethyst eyes while turning to Julia.
"They're in the office. Can't you see there is a sleepover taking place?" She glared at him. He grunted before walking back down the corridor. I smirked before passing the bottle over to Sabrina who was zoned out staring at Vaughn's bedroom door. I coughed and she quickly snapped out of it going bright red.
"N…no thank you. I don't drink" She smiled nervously taking the bottle and attempted to pass it to Lanna. She folded her arms and smiled at her.
"Come on Sabrina it's just a little bit" Natalie pressured looking at her. Sabrina looked at me and I nodded encouragingly. She took a sip of the wine and again tried to pass it onto Lanna.
"Just down it" Lanna added smiling at her. Sabrina smiled nervously again and took the bottle up to her lips. In no time at all there were only a few mouthfuls left. I look at Sabrina shocked as she smiled at me. Maybe it had all gone straight to her head. Lanna drank the rest of it but chocked as she did. She took the bottle and turned it around in her hands. Her expression changed from shock to a giggle.
"Julia you do know that this is 20% right? It must have cost a bomb" Julia took the bottle and her face drained in colour as she looked at Sabrina who was smiling at everyone.
"Oh well" She said shrugging it off and placing the bottle in the middle of the circle. She spun it around and it landed on Lanna. She giggled.
"Truth, Dare, Double Dare, Kiss, Command or Promise?" She eyed up Lanna. Lanna closed her eyes to weight up her options before opening one eye and looking at Julia with a smirk.
"Dare!" She giggled. Julia rubbed her hands together to express she was thinking of a master plan. She then smirked and looked at Lanna.
"I dare you to go outside and start dancing to Gangnam Style in the middle of the street" Lanna got up gracefully and headed out of the door. The rest of us followed giggling. Natalie took out her phone and put the song on. Lanna winked at us before getting into position.
"EEEYYYYY SEXY LADY. OP OP OP OP OPPAN GANGNAM STYLE" She sang along dancing wildly. We all giggled as she wiggled her hips. The song finally came to a stop and she bowed to the imaginary audience. She came running back in and collapsed into a heap of laughter onto the floor.
"Taro looked out of his window and saw me" She laughed as we all gathered into the circle again laughing. I wiped away a tear as Lanna began to spin the bottle again. This time it landed on Natalie.
"Truth, Dare, Double Dare, Kiss, Command or Promise?" She asked eyeing her up. Natalie didn't break eye contact with her.
"Double Dare" She smiled. Julia gasped as Natalie looked at her. "And I choose to do my dare with Julia" She smiled at her. Julia wailed as Lanna thought of an evil enough dare. After a few minutes pondering she looked up at Natalie and Julia.
"I dare you both to sing 'Don't go breaking my heart' outside Vaughn's door" She smiled at them both who looked at each other. Natalie shrugged and got up dragging Julia along with her. They stopped outside Vaughn's bedroom door and began singing.
"Don't go breaking my heart" Natalie sang.
"I couldn't if I tried" Julia followed cringing.
Natalie - "Honey if I get restless"
Julia - "Baby you're not that kind"
Natalie -"Don't go breaking my heart"
Julia - "You take the weight off me"
Natalie - "Honey when you knock on my door"
Julia - "I gave you my key"
Natalie - "Oooh, nobody knows it"
Julia - "When I was down"
Natalie - "I was your clown"
Julia - "Oooh, nobody knows it"
Natalie - "Right from the start"
Julia - "I gave you my heart"
Natalie – "Oohh I gave you my heart"
They finished off the rest of the song out of tune. Vaughn didn't stir; he was still silent in his room
"From Natalie and Julia" Natalie added before running back towards us. We all burst into a fit of laughter. Natalie spun the bottle and it landed on Sabrina. She smiled widely at her, she was a little tipsy.
"Truth" She giggled looking at Natalie. She smiled before looking at Sabrina. Sabina nodded for her to ask it.
"Who do you like?" She asked. Everyone moved in closer to hear her answer. I looked at her nervously as I knew she was very secretive about it. She looked at me and placed a hand on mine before replying.
"Absolutely no body" She grinned at me and winked. She didn't blush and didn't whisper. Her voice was at a normal pitch and she just smiled as everyone sat back down disappointed. Natalie spun the bottle again as Sabrina wasn't really up to it as she played with dust that fell from the ceiling. This time it landed on me. I stared intently into her eyes as I replied.
"Dare" I smirked at her.
Chapter was getting a bit long so part two of the sleepover will be posted shortly :) Stay tuned to find out more x
