Heya guys. So here is the Sprout Island Dance :) Hope you guys enjoy this chapter; it was pretty fun writing this one :) WARNING – May include Mature themes! Disclaimer – I do not own Harvest Moon or any of its characters x
Chapter 15 - Chelsea's P.O.V -
I checked my watch; I was supposed to meet Denny here an hour ago. The wind had crept up and now was attacking my hair with every chance it got. I sighed and decided to go inside and wait for him. As I opened the door I was hit by the chatter of everyone in town. The tables had been put away leaving a large space to mark out as a dance floor and Luke was selling drinks at the counter. There were also a pink, red and white heart balloons in the corners of the room with confetti spread all over the floor. I scanned the room for a sign of a purple bandana to pop up and surprise me. I could see Julia dancing with Elliot, Lanna drinking at the bar, Will chatting up Lily and a hell of a lot of people surrounding the building but there was no sign of Denny. I walked up to the bar and greeted Luke a little moody.
"What can I get you Chelsea?" He smiled. He was dressed in a suit and wore a pink bow – tie to fit in with the theme. I smiled politely at him.
"What's the strongest thing you've got?" I asked weakly. Denny would be here soon wouldn't he? Luke eyed me suspiciously.
"Strawberry Blitz." He replied still eyeing me up with a strange look in his expression.
"I'll take one" I said. Not entirely sure what a Strawberry Blitz was. I watched Luke fiddle around with a variety of bottles before he placed a little shot glass in front of me. I eyed the funny looking illuminous pink liquid.
"Is it safe?" I asked bewildered. Surely something that colour couldn't be safe to drink … could it?
"If you drink it moderately" He replied laughing. I nervously laughed, not really sure if that reassured me or not. I shrugged it off and held the glass up to my mouth. 3 … 2 … 1 … DOWN IT. I swallowed the foul looking liquid and was instantly hit by the tang of Strawberries. I gagged as the Strawberry Blitz slid down my throat burning up all the cells as it went. Not wanting to look like a wuss I finished it off. Slamming the glass down onto the table I wiped my mouth. Damn that as some strong shit. I coughed and tried to focus on something, anything to get my vision back to normal. I squinted around the room and spotted one of the balloons floating on the ceiling. After focusing on it for a few minutes it began to take shape of a heart again. Panic over, I'm fine … I think. I looked around for Denny again but came back empty. Where the hell was he? I turned back around to Luke who was serving Sabrina. She was wearing a fancy purple dress and had her hair curled. She still wore her giant glasses and looked as if she was having a hard time deciding what to order. I walked, or should I say stumbled, I couldn't really tell, over towards Sabrina. I placed my hand onto her shoulder and smiled at her. From her expression I could tell I was probably doing a scary smile.
"Hellloooooo Sabrinaa" I giggled patting her head. She smiled and carefully took my hand off her head and rested them by my side. She turned back to Luke and smiled sheepishly.
"Could I have s…some water please?" She asked Luke. He gave her a funny look but then nodded. He disappeared into the back and came back with a bottle of water. Sabrina took it and took a little sip of it.
"Lukey boiii" I called turning around to him. He turned to face me and chuckled.
"Yes Chelsea?" He asked already knowing the answer. I giggled and nodded. He mixed another ton of bottles together and put it in another shot glass. This time is was a cloudy green colour. I smiled down at it.
"Apple Avalanche" He replied before turning to Will to serve him. I picked it up and downed it without hesitation this time. The reaction was less intense than last time; this was calmer and soothed my scorched throat from the strawberry thing. I placed the glass down onto the table and my head began to spin. I giggled uncontrollably and headed towards the dance floor. Who needs a guy to have a good time? Looking at the people dancing in couples I decided to start showing off my moves in the centre of the floor. I waved my arms and moved my feet to a completely different song than what was playing. Some people around me laughed and joined in with my drunken moves. When the music died down and Amazed - Lonestar came on everyone got back into pairs and began romantically moving in time. I looked around for Denny again but there was still no sign of him. Time to admit defeat and accept he wasn't coming. I felt like crying but the alcohol was controlling my face and made me paedo smile at everyone looking at me stood in the middle on my own. I should probably sit down and wait till the music cranks back up so I can break dance. I smiled and began to head towards the seats at the bar. Luckily my coordination was being a prick and decided that I should suddenly fall over instead of walking. I embraced for impact but it never came. Confused I looked up and found that someone had caught me. Denny? I looked up but it wasn't Denny, it was a guy wearing a black suit and tie with the most gorgeous face anyone could have ever imagined. I drank in his amazing features and came to his eyes. I gasped. His eyes were so familiar, so cool and frightening yet warm and caring and the most beautiful shade of purple anyone could ever imagine.
"Vaughn?"
Vaughn's P.O.V –
"Vaughn?" She asked in the worst slurred speech I'd ever heard. I nodded. Jesus Christ what the fuck did this girl drink? I took her hand and lead her towards the bar. She had to sober up … and fast. Luke came up to me and smiled.
"What can I get ya Vaughn" He smiled happily. Be quiet you prick for serving Chelsea that toxic shit. I growled low enough so no one could hear.
"Water please …" I looked down at Chelsea. She was giggling at her reflection in the ice bucket. "… and a piece of bread as well" He looked at me oddly until I glared at him and he ran off into the back. Moments later he came back with a loaf of bread and a bottle of water. I nodded my head down to him and grabbed Chelsea by the waist so she wouldn't fall again. Damn this girl is going to be the death of me. I sat her down in a chair at a secluded table at the back before sitting opposite from her.
"Now Chelsea you have to be good and drink this" I said clearly handing her the bottle. Her bottom lip stuck out and she crossed her arms. I chuckled quietly to myself.
"Chelsea" I asked again. She looked at me and snatched the bottle outta my hand.
"Good girl" I said watching her sip the water. I tore off a piece off the bread and held it in my hand. She eyed it closely while placing down the bottle.
"Now Chelsea, I want you to eat this because it will make you better." I said not breaking eye contact with her.
"NoOoOoOo" She slurred sticking her head on the table. I chuckled again while using my fore finger to lift her head up again.
"Chelsea, you don't want to make me cross do you?" I asked jokingly. She looked at me and shook her head. Placing the bread into her hand she unwillingly ate it. How much had she fucking had? And shouldn't her boyfriend be doing this? The fish prick. I shook my head and handed her another piece of bread. She ate it slowly while taking another sip of her drink. Her blue eyes glistened off the lights shining off the walls as she looked at me. She was so full of life and optimism yet I knew she somehow hid an important aspect of her life. As if she was trying to forget it. I looked into her eyes puzzled. Damn why was this girl so hard to figure out?
"All gone" Chelsea announced, bringing me out of my little daze. I handed her another piece of bread as she finished off the water.
Chelsea's P.O.V –
"Erg my head hurts" I moaned. A quiet chuckle came from next to me as I looked up. I had my head on Vaughn's shoulder and he was looking down into my eyes. I looked around; we were still at the dance. I stood up and wobbled but Vaughn was already next to me keeping my balance.
"Feeling better?" He asked sarcastically. I playfully punched his arm and looked into his deep purple eyes.
"Bread and water, works wonders" He said leading me over to sit at the bar. I suddenly remembered my date with Denny and began frantically looking around.
"Where's Denny?" I asked turning to Vaughn. He shrugged before quickly glancing around the room.
"Not seen him all night" He replied. I should have felt as though I'd been kicked in the gut at the thought of my boyfriend standing me up but I didn't. I felt a sense of calmness sweep over me, weird.
The music faded from some kid of disco music to Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx and all the couples began to gather on the dance floor. I watched Elliot and Julia take each other's hand, Lily and Will were smooching it on up in the centre and even Natalie was there dancing with Pierre. I could feel Vaughn's gaze shift from the dance floor towards me so I looked up at him. He wore a small cheeky smile on his face.
"Would you care to join me for this dance?" He asked holding out his hand, his little Texan twinge appearing in his question. I giggled and nodded taking hold of his hand. His cheeks flushed a nice pale crimson colour and this time he couldn't hide under his hat.
He led me onto the dance floor and grabbed my waist and hand in his, we slowly moved in time as the music passed through our bodies. I rested my head onto his chest and inhaled his scent of hay. Damn he smelt good.
"Let's have our spotlight couple take the floor" Luke's voice boomed into the microphone. Suddenly a bright spotlight whizzed around the stage semi-slowly passing each couple on the dance floor many times. I looked and saw Julia's face light up at the thought of being the centre of attention. She deserved it as well, but poor Elliot. His nerves were in shreds. I could tell he secretly hoped it wasn't them. I giggled quietly and was so focused on looking at people's faces that I didn't realise the spotlight had fallen on me and Vaughn. Everyone cheered and made space for us on the dance floor. I looked up at Vaughn who wore the same expression as me, petrified. I was never one for being in the centre of things, to be honest I probable liked to be ignored better. The song dimmed as everyone's eyes were on us. I swallowed the lump in my throat. Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden filled the room and Vaughn took hold of my waist again. I looked up into his eyes and he gave me a reassuring wink. My nerves melted as we began to dance.
I'll be your dream, I'll be your wish, I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope, I'll be your love, be everything that you need.
I love you more with every breath truly madly deeply do.
I will be strong I will be faithful 'cause I'm counting on
A new beginning. A reason for living. A deeper meaning.
He twirled me around and caught me again as everyone started joining in singing on the chorus.
I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me
We twirled in a circle slowly as the spotlight turned to pink. I smiled up into his eyes and he looked back down. It felt as if we were the only two in the whole room as the song continued to play. I mouthed the words as he twirled me under his arm again.
When the song slowly faded off a round of applause broke out breaking us out of our trace. I could feel my face heat up as all my friends clapped at our little dance.
"Great dance guys. Hoped you all enjoyed the Sprout Island Dance, the bar will be closing in half an hour" Luke announced through the microphone. Everyone scattered around the room again with a few leaving. I turned around to look at Vaughn who was blushing slightly.
"Wanna go home?" He asked motioning to the door. I nodded feeling my headache getting worse. He took hold of my hand and led me out of the door. As we set foot outside a big gust of wind nearly knocked me off my feet and a shiver ran down my spine. Bloody hell it was cold. Vaughn looked down at me and rolled his eyes before taking off his blazer and resting it on my shoulders. I smiled as I placed my arms through the sleeves which were way too long for me. He took hold of my hand again and walked me back to my house.
It was really dark out tonight and the path was only lit up by the stars and the moon. It was quite romantic, and that was coming from me! We stopped outside my house and I turned to face Vaughn.
"How did you get into my house anyway?" I asked remembering the little 'presents' he left me on the table inside. He chuckled and tapped the side of his nose. I rolled my eyes.
Vaughn's P.O.V –
She rolled her bright blue eyes and I chuckled. It seemed cooler if I didn't say anything, wasn't going to tell her that she left it unlocked. Her gaze focused on me and her eyes groomed my body in this lame suit. I coughed slightly as it made me felt like a fucking freak the way she looked at me like that. I smiled down at her.
Chelsea's P.O.V –
He smiled. Like actually smiled. Not a little microscopic smile or a smirk. A full on smile, and he didn't even have his hat to cover it up. I gazed into his deep purple eyes and drank in his features. Damn this guy was sexy. His eyes did that magnetic thing to me again and I could feel myself being pulled in towards him.
Vaughn's P.O.V –
Her eyes pulled me towards her. All I wanted to do was grab hold of her and squeeze her close. I didn't give a shit about anything around me anymore; all that mattered right now was her being near me. I raised my hand and ran it through her chestnut coloured hair. Her gaze still didn't tear away from mine.
Chelsea's P.O.V –
His hand stroked my hair so gently as if he didn't want to hurt me. I couldn't hold back any longer.
Vaughn's P.O.V –
There was no force possible that could hold me back any more. She was just too damn fucking cute.
Chelsea's P.O.V –
I reached up and interlocked my lips with his. It felt as if fireworks had exploded inside of me. He didn't pull back like I expected, instead he kissed me back. Raising my hand I entwined it in with his as we continued to kiss. His kiss was passionate and full of sparks that I forgot about the world around me. Nothing existed, nothing needed to. As long as I stayed in this moment forever I was happy. I pulled away to catch my breath and fumbled around to get my key out to unlock the door. As soon as we were in I reached up and kissed him again. He kicked the door shut and wrapped his arms around my waist. He was so beautiful. I ran my hands through his long silver hair as he picked me up and placed me onto my kitchen counter. We continued to kiss and only occasionally came up for air. The world felt a million miles away.
He lifted me off the counter and placed me on the ground, never removing his lips from mine. I pulled away to catch another breath and playfully motioned him to come to me with my fore finger. He did as he was told and again we locked lips. My hands moved up to his top where I undid his tie and flung it to the ground before undoing the buttons of his shirt. Carefully avoiding my furniture I lured him over to my bed where he took the rest of his shirt off. I giggled as we fell back onto my bed; his weight was lay on top on me. He continued to kiss me passionately as his hand ran over the zip of my dress. I smiled as it slipped off easily.
Well it looks as if Chelsea's cheating on Denny then :P Hope you enjoyed this chapter and please tell me your thoughts on it x Thanks for reading x