I am sooooooooooooooooo sorry for the late update! I seriously had major writer's block/ writing other fics/ and then I sorta lost interest in this but then I got back into it! Please forgive me! (Bows a million times) Alright! Enough talk! Chapter 8 of It Only Comes Once in A Lifetime starts now!

I DO NOT OWN HARVEST MOON OR ITS CHARACTERS!

Bird's chirped against my window and my eyes fluttered opened, squinting in the sun's rays. I yawned, sat myself up, and looked around. My bed was a complete mess, with my diary still opened on my night-stand and ribbon on the side. Yesterday had been so unexpected, I actually felt…normal.

Congratulations Claire! You have successfully gone through your first day on the farm, what are you going to do now?

I mocked to myself as I prepared my meager breakfast. I ran my fingers through my blonde hair which now must have been wrangled from the restless sleep last night.

I'm going to eat…more rice balls…

A sour expression spread across my face as I made the poor meal. As I ate it, I slipped of my dress to change into my overalls. As I did so, I heard a knock at the door.

"Just a minute!" I cried as I barley managed to fasten one of my straps.

I hurried to the door quickly, only to find a strange man at the entrance.

Good Morning!" He shouted in a perky, foreign-accented tone. He was dress in a yellow raincoat, rainbow cap, and EW! Is that a rat-tail in the back of his head?!

"Um…Good Morning?" I asked the strange man, my head tilted to the side.

"My dear lady," He mention as he reached for my hand to kiss it.

HELL NO!

I quickly put both my hands behind my back, avoiding any contact with the freak.

"My name is Won and I just would like to say that I'm setting up a shop of rare and unique goods at Zack's Shack. Please do stop buy, I accept all currency." He paused for effect then he looked at my body, "And my dear, I mean all currency." He added suggestively. I could not longer contain myself.

"What?-" I began confused but was cut off by him quickly scurrying off my property.

"How dare him! What did he mean by-" I glanced down at my overalls and gasped. My pink-laced bra was sticking out! I quickly retreated to my sanctuary, cursing myself to never rush getting dressed again. After the 'errors' have been fixed, hair been brushed, and my overalls securely fastened, I began to work on the farm.

I ran to the beehive in my apple tree, and nervously stuck my hand in the hive.

"Please don't sting me. Please don't sting me." I chanted to myself as I felt around for a honey comb.

After about a good solid nerve-wracking ten minutes, I retrieved a glass of honey without being stung!

"I d-did it!" I shouted for joy as I shipped the honey successfully. I managed to clear more of my field this time and I plowed some area with my hoe to make way for the seeds. I really started to see the farm come close to my vision.

One day…it'll all be worth it.

I kept repeating those words in my head. After all, it could only be true…right? The closer I get to my farm, the closer I get too-

"Don't cry…I'm here." I soothing voice whispered in my ear. The voice was the most beautiful thing I've ever heard, full of love and full of hope. Soft warm lips pressed against my neck and I closed my eyes, a light pink shade of crimson over my face.

"No Claire! Stop thinking of that!" I blushed, quickly flailing my arms in the air like a love-struck school girl.

How I wait for the day I remember you…

I checked my watch that was hanging of my rucksack for the time, it was…2:00PM?!

"Oh, CRAP!" I screamed as I dropped my axe were it was and ran towards the town.

I'm so dead! I can't believe I missed practice, I AM SO LATE!

I ran into Anna's house that I recognized from yesterday and I charged through the doors. Manna, Anna, Lillia, Sasha, Popuri, Mary, Elli, Karen, and Ann were standing there waiting for me, as if they knew I was about to come in.

"See? I told you she would come." Sasha said, causing the five girls to snicker.

"Eh...heh...heh…I'm so sorry! I lost track of time!" I pleaded.

"No big deal. Most of the practice consisted of Popuri's solo dance, which of course took FOREVER." Karen sighed as she gestured towards Popuri who jumped up and down giddily.

"Oh." Was all I could say?

"Would you like to start the group dance?" Lillia asked as she walked over the stereo.

We all nodded and we went into our positions. I was in the middle between Karen and Ann, with Elli on the farthest right and Mary on the farthest left. The music began to play and we proceeded to dance.

My feet staggered as I quickly tried to keep up with Karen, who seemed to be five steps ahead of me.

"Claire, you must keep up!" I heard Anna call over at me, which only caused me to falter even worse. As soon as I went to spin on my right foot, I fell forward and slipped to the ground with a huge thud.

Every single woman in the room looked at me with concern and even a hint of…doubt? I hung my head as Elli graciously helped me up, not even baring to look into their eyes.

"Thank you…" I muttered under my breath, wrapping my arms around my shoulders for comfort.

"Is there something the matter, Claire?" I heard Popuri ask sweetly.

"Claire." I heard Manna speak, I lifted my head towards her.

"I know your trying your best, but you must stay focused. You really want to do your best for the Harvest Goddess; she has given you so much-"

"NO SHE HASN'T! S-She has taken it all a-away!" I cried as I pushed through Popuri and Ann to get to the door.

"Claire?! What's wrong?!" I heard Karen shout, as well as similar remarks from everyone else.

"I-I'm sorry! I-I just need some time to think!" I cried back towards them as I pushed my way through the doors.

I ran out the doors, and I heard them keeping calling after me. I shut my eyes, hoping to make the tears cease from flowing out. I feared that if they were opened, all my misery would show. I couldn't do that, I had to be strong but is this really being strong? Running away from your problems?

The only thing was, my eyes had opened when I felt something bump against me and I suddenly saw myself crashing towards the pavement.

Woah, Cliffie! Ha-ha, sorry for such a short chapter! I just really wanted to post up an update and I didn't have enough time! I really hoped you guys liked this chapter and if you any suggestions you would like to see, do please say so! I may or not use them however if they would alter the story I planned out. Yay! The 23rd, next Wednesday, is my birthday! I'll be updating on that day too so look forward to it! Alright, I'll see you guys next time! Review!