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A/N: And I said…let me finish this! And hey, I do like Harry Potter; I have a bunch of stories up on this site so check them out if you want! And FYI, I live in good old Wisconsin

To Win a Woman's Heart

5th day of fall

Hatori's POV

Nami is one tough girl to figure out, but from the moment I saw her, I knew I liked her. Now, as I really get to know her, I know I love her. If only she wasn't so stubborn sometimes, but I guess I love that about her too. She's been constantly avoiding me these past few days, I think she's a little shaken up that I was about to kiss her during our picnic the other day. I don't know why though, I can tell she likes me even if she doesn't say so.

I'm supposed to marry, Takakura says it was my father's dream to be a family man and I want to be just like him. Fortunately or unfortunately depending on how I see things on occasion, there are only three women available here, Celia, Muffy and Nami and of all of them, Nami is particularly intriguing to me. Every time I see her I can't help but think of how much she probably has experienced. Everyone says she's a worldly traveler and so she must have experienced so many wonderful things. I'd love to ask her if only she'd open up just a little more!

My determination will win overall! I will not give in and I shall win over the woman I love! Even if it has been taking practically the whole year, I shall overcome!

Nami

I have been avoiding him since our picnic. I guess I've just been afraid to confront him. I don't want him hating me because I didn't want a kiss. I don't understand anything anymore. I guess I'm just a fool then, my heart is playing games with me and I don't understand any of it.

"Nami, how are you doing today?" a sweet voice asked. I turned around and saw Hatori staring at me, arms holding onto a Trick Blue, my favorite flower once again. "I know I haven't seen you for a few days and I was worried about you. Here, this is for you." I extended my own hands to take the flower.

"You know what Hatori?" I asked, turning to look at the river.

"What it is Nami? You can tell me anything, I'm here and I'll listen," he said, coming up to stand beside me. "So what's up?" I smiled faintly, turning my head to the side so he wouldn't see.

"A woman's heart is a fickle thing. It seems to change with the seasons," I whispered. I looked over at Hatori, who stared at me with his eyes which seemed to pierce into my very soul.

"It is, is it? So it's as changing as the leaves on a tree, each season something different happens with it?" Hatori asked.

"I think it's something like that," I said and sat down on one of the benches nearby. "Do you hate me for what happened at the picnic?"

Hatori began to laugh, that warm and deep laugh I had come to enjoy hearing. "Not at all. If you wish things to go a little slower then that's how it shall be Nami." He smiled at me. "I'm not giving up on you just yet."

"I want you to though," I said. "You know you really should."
"I'm a stubborn man Nami, you should have seen that by now," he said. "Haven't you ever heard the saying the squeaky wheel gets the grease?"

"I've heard of it and I think it's stupid. You being a squeaky wheel only means you're making trouble and lots of noise," I said and turned around, ready to return to the inn.

"Don't leave yet Nami, I'm sorry," he said and I turned around to face him again. "Please, it's just, from the moment I met you I've been interested in you. Everyday it gets more and more adamant that I get to know you, a pressing issue at the front of my mind now."

I couldn't respond to that. Every moment he's been thinking this? Every moment he's with me he only wants to know more about me? Does this mean he's in love with me? Oh god, what am I going to do? He can't be in love with me, no one can be in love with me; it just doesn't happen to people like me! I backed away slowly.

"I don't believe you Hatori," I said. "Why do you like me so much? I don't understand any of this!"

"Do you think I do? All I know is what I'm feeling inside and that's what I'm going on. Nami…" I didn't stay to hear anything else; I was off at a run back to the inn. I was going to stay there for the rest of the day; I didn't want to deal with anything like this. "NAMI!" I ignored his cry. I had to; it was the only thing I could think of. My heart hurt now, and I didn't understand why my heart hurt so much!

I ran up to my room and shut the door behind me. I had to get out of here; I had to get out of this valley before I really lost it. I was falling in love and I shouldn't be! I reached under my bed and grabbed my pack. I began to go from one place to another where my things were scattered about and folded and placed them into my pack. I had to get out of here. Tomorrow I'd leave this stupid valley and become a traveler once again. Why couldn't I understand this…Mom, please I don't know what I'm doing!

TBC

A/N: Kept it short because next chapter is gonna have a lot in it. If you hate me I understand, just don't flame me. I promise to finish this story soon or something like that. I need to finish this one so I can work more on my longer running ones. Don't worry I won't sacrifice quality on purpose. Anyways, please review! I like feedback and all I have to say is be nice in your review, I hate flames!