Harvest Moon: Stealing The Seal To My Heart

Chapter 9

I check my watch for the third time since I made it to the beach. I really didn't want to have to see Skye again, but I need to get Grandpa's things. I'm already mad he stole them in the first place, but at least I'm getting them back. I wasn't even sure I was going to honestly. I should be thankful for that much though.

"Claire." I heard a soft voice behind me. I already knew it was Skye. I turn around to face him.

"Yes?" I said.

"Well, I see you got my letter. I guess I should stay true to my word then." He lifts up a knapsack, it looks like it's stuffed with different kinds of items.
I reach out to take it, but I hesitate. I looked at his face and he seemed very different. He seemed... more relaxed, more normal. It's strange, up till this point he's always been very on edge. Ready to up and leave at any moment.

I finally take the knapsack and hand it around my shoulder.

"Why did you give me my things back again?" I asked. I still don't understand him. Skye smiled, but it was more genuine. That much I could tell.
"You had me thinking, with those words of yours. It made me question myself. However, I don't think that it completely changed me. Does that suffice your question, Princess?" He winked.

"Yes, I understand that. You said it in your letter. It's just that why are you only giving me my stuff back? You haven't given anyone else's back? So, why me specifically?" I could feel my brow starting to furrow as I asked him. He turns to his right and looks up at the moon in the sky.

"Let's put it this way.. you've caught my interest, Princess." I could tell that he was smiling, even though I couldn't see his face. "I'm going to get going. I have things to take care of. I can't let people think I've quit." Skye hurries off down the path before I even have a chance to say anything about this. I sigh.

So, what he just said.... he's interested in me? Interested in me as a whole or interested interested? Either way I'm not sure what to think. My mind is racing. I look down at my watch and see that it's almost 11:30pm. I probably should head home, I have to get up early.