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And so that no one is confused, the first part of this chapter takes place a little before Nami woke up from her dream.

"When we were kids, we were practically inseparable."

Vivi sat beside Luffy, quietly, as they both watched Nami's sleeping form, still not believing that this happened. Vivi had gotten a call from Nojiko, Nami's sister apparently, and as soon as she found out the news she was quick to tell Luffy. Naturally, the usually silly boy had been quick to jump into his car and speed off towards the hospital without a second thought, Zoro surprisingly alongside him. Vivi had followed behind them in her limousine; Pell as the driver, of course.

When the trio arrived, demanding to see Nami, they met with a very surprised Nojiko. The blue haired woman had a bandaid on her nose, as well as a concussion, from what Vivi had grasped. Her eyes had silently roamed over each of their forms, and Vivi couldn't help but avert her eyes when they locked with Nojiko's.

"Er...when I got your call we couldn't help but rush down here to make sure you were both alright." Vivi had broken the silence, a bit nervously.

"...I see." Was all the other blue haired woman said.

"Can you show us where Nami is." Luffy more so stated than asked, his usually goofy face serious for once.

"She is currently asleep." Nojiko had replied, her eyes locking with his. "But I guess I can let you...she can only have two visitors at once though."

"I want to see her." Luffy stated.

Zoro had let out an annoyed sigh. "You'll see her, idiot. In fact, you and Vivi can go in first."

Vivi had then raised an eyebrow at the green haired man. While she didn't know a lot about him, she knew that he was once close to the orangette so why didn't he want to see her? He merely shook his head at her, silently telling her that he had his reasons. And so the group was led to where Nami was currently sleeping.

The orangette had bandages around her head, a bandaid on her nose and right cheek, and her left leg in a cast. Nami's right arm also had a bandage wrapped around it. Her hair was splattered around her, in some places looking a bit matted. Her arms were covered in band aids, and it looked as if she had a few stitches on her bottom lip. She was wearing the usual hospital gown patients had to wear. Needless to say, she didn't look her best.

Vivi and Luffy had sat to Nami's right, quietly, Luffy's hand grasping Nami's softly when he spoke.

"My dad had moved us to Cocoyashi, a tiny town inside of East Blue country, one summer. Something about a business trip. I don't remember. Shanks and Yasopp went with us, Yasopp bringing along Usopp. Zeff's restaurant, the Baratie, was quickly popping up in different places around the East Blue. So he came too, taking Sanji. And Zoro came just because."

Vivi continued to stay quiet, staring at Nami's sleeping form. It was rare that she ever heard the man speak so seriously, especially not about his past. Not to her anyway.

"When we got there, my dad let us run around free after getting settled in. We explored town a little bit...there wasn't a lot to see. Not until we found the woods behind the old man's house."

Luffy sat back in his chair, his eyes focusing on the ceiling as he let go of Nami's hand. They took on a faraway look.

"We went inside of it. Usopp was scared to do it, but we told him if he didn't he'd have to clean the bathroom as a chore for a whole two weeks. Everybody hates bathroom duty...its the nastiest chore. So he went with us.. shishishi."

Vivi sweatdropped. 'What kind of stuff goes on in their bathroom? Boys..'

"Anyway, Zoro got lost so we all split up. I was running around, minding my own business when I came across a huge wall...it was a dead end. But there was a pond there. Then a really cool fish hopped out! So I leaned over, trying to catch the fish when it came back out but I ended up falling into the pond! I almost died shishishi!"

Vivi sweatdropped once more. 'He almost died over a fish..? Really?'

"But then Nami saved me. And soon after we became friends. And that's how we met."

"That sounds really sweet, Luffy." Vivi said, giving him a smile.

"Yeah! When we left the woods, I introduced her to Sanji, Usopp, and Zoro. At first her and Zoro didn't get along though. But I guess he warmed up to her. Dunno." He scratched his head.

It was quiet for a moment, until Luffy whispered "I don't know what happened to make her lose her memories...but I think something bad happened after we left that summer… I remember us getting into a big fight, but something probably happened after that." He hung his head. "I just want her to be okay.."

Vivi nodded sympathetically. "I understand, Luffy."

"Vivi...can you give me a moment...alone?" Luffy asked, finally glancing at her. Vivi nodded, quickly standing to her feet.

"Of course, Luffy. I'll be outside." She said, walking towards the door. "Tell me if you need me." She added before she exited the room.

Luffy sighed when Vivi left, slumping back in his chair. If only Vivi could help him with this mess. But he knew that only he could settle this with Nami.

And then she began to stir...

"..."

"..."

To Nami, the silence was nearly unbearable. She was used to the silence that would usually envelop Nojiko and herself. She was used to awkward, small conversations between herself and a classmate asking for a pencil. She was not, however, used to a silent Monkey D. Luffy.

For as long as she's known him, he was never one to stay silent. Even at night, when everyone was asleep his loud snores would practically shake the house. It was a wonder that she hasn't strangled him for waking her up so many times.

Well she had, but that's not the point here. The point was that the silence between them was very awkward, and she was not comfortable at all. But what to say? It had to be something that would initiate a smooth conversation, at least until Nojiko got back. Nothing too stupid, nothing too smart since this was Luffy…

"You're an idiot." She blurted out before she could stop herself, her eyes widening. 'Dammit, me!'

To her surprise, the boy began to loudly laugh. He laughed so hard that he held onto his stomach, tears rolling down his face. You ever meet someone who's laugh was so contagious that everyone around that person would start laughing as well, even if there wasn't anything funny? That was what being around Luffy was like in that moment. Nami began giggling, and then her giggling turned into full out laughter. The two had tears streaming down their faces; really, what was so funny?

After their laughter died down, the two lapsed into a more comfortable silence as they stared at each other. Now Nami really didn't know what to say; Luffy could be so confusing at times.

"Nami...you remember me now, right?" He finally asked.

"Yes. I remember you now. I remember saving you from a pond. And I remember Zoro too...and a boy with curly eyebrows...and another boy with a long nose.."

"Sanji and Usopp!" Luffy grinned. "I'm glad you finally remember everything! This makes things easier!"

"I don't remember everything." Nami deadpanned. "But I do remember meeting you guys. I remember…" She trailed off, realizing that while she seemed to have good memories with Luffy and the others, she also had a few bad ones. Remembering one in particular made her frown.

She had told him she hated him. This sweet, kind man who hadn't ever done her wrong...she told him she hated him because she was jealous. He was born into money and she wasn't. He got anything he wanted, and all she had gotten were hand me downs from Nojiko. Nami couldn't believe that she had been so childish and so, well, stupid.

Thinking back, Nami would have gladly worn any of Nojiko's hand me downs if it meant having her precious mother back.

"Luffy I'm sorry I didn't mean anything that I said.." Nami whispered, looking away from him in shame. "I'm so sorry. I was an idiot, a bigger idiot than you. I was really young and stupid, as well as jealous. Will you please forgive me?"

It was silent once more, and Nami hung her head. She wouldn't blame him if he did end up hating her. She must have looked so pathetic to him right then, tears streaming down her cheeks and her hair most likely a mess. And her tattoo….

She quickly glanced at her arm and breathed a quiet sigh of relief. It was wrapped in a bandage. He didn't see it...but the doctor must have…

"And you call me an idiot!" Luffy said before bursting into laughter. Nami looked at him in surprise. He laughed for a little while longer before finally settling down.

"I'm not mad at you, Nami! And I accident your apology!"

Nami smiled then. "...Accept, you idiot."

Suddenly the door to the room burst open. Luffy hopped to his feet, and Nami's eyes widened in surprise.

"NAMI-SWAAAN~!"

"Stupid cook, I told you only two people can come in here at once!'

"Wow Nami, is that really you? It's been a while!"

"Usopp let me in! I wanna meet her too!"

"Right, sorry Chopper."

Nami's head fell back onto the pillow as Luffy laughed loudly. Really, she didn't think her body or her mind could take anymore surprises.

A/N: Okay good news….I've gotten over my writer's block, and I'll hopefully be able to write smoother chapters.

Bad news though...I'm starting school again soon. You know how that is. Not great. So updates may come a bit slower. But fear not! I think that this story has reached it's halfway point. Shouldn't take too long before it's finished. Honestly I can't wait to finish this story. I've got other story ideas but I'm forcing myself to finish this one before beginning any others!

Thank you to everybody who's reviewed, favorited, everything lol thank you so much! All of your reviews mean a lot to me! Thank you soo very much!