Author's Note: My internet was down one day, so I was like I should write a new chapter. This was the result of that. ENJOY.
Disclaimer: I dont own anything.
Not today.
Claire's POV
It has been a couple of weeks since Cliff decided to move in. We finished cleaning out the barn and bought some furniture. We even got Gotz to install a bathroom. So basically Cliff never has to enter my house unless it's for food. At first the townspeople were a bit edgy about Cliff and I living together, but once we explained we'd be more like neighbours instead of roommates everyone eventually warmed up to the idea. Now he's finally living on my property!
To be honest we were running a little low on money. Gotz installed the bathroom for free, he said we can pay him back later and later has come! THE PINEAPPLES HAVE GROWN. We've been busily harvesting all of them. However the shipment box is too small for us to fill it with all our pineapples. We sell a portion each day, which means less work! I gave Cliff half of everything we make; he can use the money to redecorate his mini-home however he likes. All our hard work has finally paid off. We finally get to rest.
I started handing out flours to all the mini-elves.
"Claire we have something to ask" Bold said
"What is it?"
"We want to help out on your farm all the time; it's really improving our sprite powers." Bold chipped.
That's true, I've noticed over time they got faster at watering and harvesting. The harvest sprites used magic to water my plants and it was pretty darn cool.
"Aw geez, I'd love that. Is there anything you want in return?" I asked
"You don't have to give us anything, we want to help!" Chef interjected.
'But I couldn't let you work for free!"
"Flowers are okay!" Aqua said.
"Oh I'll give you lots of flowers then!"
"YAY!" They shouted.
It was around noon when I decided to start getting ready.
"Cliff Imma head out soon!" I shouted at him
"Alright!" he shouted back.
Tonight was Kai's birthday, and he loves pineapples. Lucky for him I have a huge supply. I hurried and washed up. I tied my hair into a half-do, and I put on some comfy shorts and a white v-neck. I ran to the supermarket and wrapped Kai's gift and headed for the beach.
Once I got to Kai's shop Popuri was already there.
"Make sure you dress nice and come at 6pm sharp!" Popuri said
"Alright, but my clothes are in the inn," Kai said
"Then come earlier and don't come down til 6pm!" Popuri whined.
"Don't worry I'll be there," Kai patted her head.
"Good," Popuri said, and then she turned and started walking towards the door (where I was standing)
"Hey Claire! You should come too!" Popuri said
"Uh come where?" I asked
"Kai's birthday party, at the inn 6pm!" She said before slipping out.
"Uh… anyways," I said
I walked up to Kai and gave him a big hug.
"Happy Birthday!" I said
"Aww thanks Claire," He hugged back.
"I got you something!" I pushed the wrapped gift toward him
"You shouldn't have,"
"Trust me, you'll love it. Open it!"
Kai untied the ribbon and opened the box
"Pineapples?! Claire you the bomb!" Kai gave me hug.
"I know I'm pretty awesome" I laughed
"Oh we should eat this right away," Kai was already slicing the pineapples open.
"Can they come with a slice of pizza?" I laughed
"Anything for the lady," Kai grabbed some pizza and pineapples. We sat on a table eating and chatting.
"Summer's almost over, does that mean you'll be leaving soon?" I asked.
"Yeah, but I'll be back next summer" He winked at me. "How's Cliff? Oh wow these pineapples are amazing!"
"He's great! I honestly wouldn't be making as much as I am now. It's the end of summer and I get to relax, no more work!" I stretched.
"Make the boyfriend work hard! Atta girl!" Kai winked again.
"He's not my boyfriend!" I could feel my face getting really hot.
"Oh I know," Kai laughed. "Claire, I can tell you like him."
"Alright fine, so I think he has the Captain America's arms. We're in a completely platonic relationship" I took a bite of my pizza.
"Girl, that boy is so into you; I don't know what you're talking about."
"Well now isn't the time to get into a relationship anyways, the town is going to reject him living on my farm." I blew some hair out of my face.
"Well I can tell you, timing is very important in relationships."
"Like you're an expert."
"I am! Would have gotten you to fall for me too if it wasn't for Cliff," he smirked
"Hah! You wish"
"Oh I know,"
We both burst out laughing. I love hanging with Kai, he always makes me laugh.
"So are you going to Popuri's thing?" he asked.
"I don't know; by the way do you like her?"
"She's cute. Not sure she's my type" Kai had a small smile.
"Y'know when you find the one, you'll realize there never was a type… just them."
"Thank you ol' wise one." Kai laughed at me. I did too.
"Seriously though, everyone knows of Popuri's huge crush on you. I don't want you leading the poor girl on."
"I'm not leading her on. Sometimes you have to test the waters before you decide to dive in."
"You might have been testing them for too long," I said. Kai let out a small chuckle.
"You should go get ready for tonight," Kai said. "Wear something fancy."
"Alright, see you later birthday boy." Then I started heading home, geez what am I going to wear?
I bet Claire is gonna be so pretty at the partay.
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