Hi all. Um so my sister got this game a few weeks ago and I fell in love with it. So anyway, this my first time writing a Harvest Moon fanfic so I'm not sure if it will be any good. I would really like to keep the characters as…in character as possible so if they are completely off I would really appreciate so constructive criticism.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harvest Moon or any of it's characters

Vaughn's P.O.V

I walked up the worn stone path grumbling to myself as I tripped on yet another loose stone almost dropping the bag of feed that I was carrying. I can't believe that I'm on this damn island for an hour and Mirabell has me acting as her delivery boy. I didn't come to this island to deliver chicken feed!

-FLASHBACK

"Mirabell? Julia? Anyone here?"

"Vaughn? Is that you? Ow! Give me one second"

I stood by the counter looking towards the back room where I had heard Mirabell's voice come from. I heard several loud clanging sounds and a thump that made me jump slightly. I started forward thinking that maybe she would need a hand but stopped as Mirabell pushed through the back door.

"Vaughn it's good to see you again. Listen I know that this is a little sudden but I have a favor to ask of you."

"But-" I was cut off as Mirabell handed me a bag of chicken feed.

"Just follow the north road until you reach the farmhouse. I would do this myself but Julia and I are catching the next ferry to the mainland. Don't worry we should be back before long. Julia we have to go."

"Coming! Oh Vaughn hi."

I nodded to her adjusting my grip on the feed bag.

"Hahaha well I see that mom already has you working," she said to me smiling slightly.

"Vaughn we won't be gone long I promise."

Before I knew what was happening I was alone in the shop holding a bag of feed that I was supposed to deliver to someone I had never met before. Well I guess I might as well go meet this farmer. After all he's probably the one who will be buying the animals anyway.

-END FLASHBACK

That was how I ended up standing outside an old farmhouse that looked as if it had seen better days. Setting down the bag of feed I was just about to knock when a voice called out behind me.

"Can I help you?"

I turned to see a girl who looked like she couldn't have been older then eighteen walking towards me. Her long auburn colored hair was kept out of her face by a red bandana the long tresses curling slightly at the ends. She was wearing a blue tank top that exposed tan muscular arms evidence that whoever this person was she spent a lot of time working outside. A blue plaid button up shirt was tied around her slim waist. Her long legs were clad in a pair of worn jeans the knees showing more wear then other parts. As she came closer I immediately noticed that I didn't tower over her like I did Julia and Mirabell. The top of her head was almost level with my eyes meaning she had to be at least 5' 8" if not slightly taller.

"Mirabell told me to deliver this," I said indicating to the bag of feed on the ground.

"Oh! I was just about to go down and get that thank you." She gave me a smile and I swore I felt my heart tug a little bit at the sight. What the hell?! Reaching up I tugged the brim of my hat down so that it covered more of my face. Giving her a brief nod in parting I turned and headed back down the path towards the town.

"Wait!"

I stopped half turned towards her.

"My name is Chelsea."

"Vaughn. "

"Ah, you're the person Julia was talking about, the animal trader right?"

I was a little taken aback by that. Julia had told this person about me? I nodded and she gave me that smile again.

"So does that mean that you're going to be living here too?"

I shook my head. "I work on the main land so I'm only here Wednesdays and Thursdays."

"Oh." The disappointed look on her face made me feel uncomfortable. What is wrong with this girl? How can she be disappointed that someone she just met won't be living on the same island as her?

"Well, I have to get back to work," I said awkwardly. Inwardly I winced at how gruff my voice sounded. It wasn't that I disliked her I just wasn't good at dealing with people. Especially people like this girl. She smiled at me again and I felt that weird tug again.

"Well I'll see you around then," she said giving me another warm smile.

I turned abruptly and had to fight the need to run down the path away from the one responsible for making me feel like this. As soon as I was out of sight from the farm house I took off my hat and ran a hand roughly through my hair. Well that went well I thought sarcastically to myself. My mind replayed the way she had smiled at me…three times. I could feel my cheeks start to heat up and realized with a feeling of horror that I was embarrassed. About what I had no idea but there was no mistaking this abhorrent feeling. I decided at that moment that I was going to have as little to do with the farm girl as possible. I didn't realize at the time how hard it was going to be to keep that resolve.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. I decided that I wanted to try writing in Vaughn's point of view but I am not sure if I will write all the chapters like this. Reviews are very much appreciated :D