A Diary

Chapter 7: Taking a Chance

It was now the last few weeks of winter and Marlin and me had started to become good friends. I was hoping about what Cilia said about him liking me was true but I wasn't taking any chances. We had started talking and taking walks even though he said Vesta didn't think it was a good idea but he didn't care. The cold air I liked but he hated it. I had really started to get to know him but not in the way I wanted. I had just said goodbye to him and was heading home when rock came up to me.

"Naomi! Hey what are you doing out her in the cold?"

"I was just taking a walk why what are you doing here?"

"Just making sure you were ok." What was he talking about?

"Ok? About what?"

"You know how Marlin can be. I was just around making sure he wasn't being mean to you that's all." I giggled.

"What are you my big brother? Marlins nice."

"Nice? Ha ya right! All he does is push people away! The only person he's really nice to is Cilia. I gave Rock a look he was now getting on my nerves with this whole judge-people-before-you know-them-thing.

"How do you know have you ever really talked to him? He's just really shy and when he gets stressed or nervous he lashes out at people but when you get passed that he makes a really good friend."

"Oh I'm glade you said that."

"What?" I was getting confused. What was he glad I said?

"You said friend, Muffy told me you like him and I just didn't want to see you get hurt."

"Muffy." I said through clenched teeth. Why was Muffy spreading roomers about me!

"Why would I get hurt Rock?" Rock just looked at me shaking his head.

"Naomi, Naomi, Naomi, why do you think? Vesta wants to hook him and Cilia up and you're just… I guess in the way. I don't think you're really his type of person anyway." Why did everything have to say I wasn't his type! What was up with that! I then decided to sort this out here and now! I was going to see if Marlin liked me or not! I was going to prove that either I was wrong or all my friends were wrong!

"Bye Rock." I said trying to look happy like are conversation had no in packed whatsoever and ran home. I decided I would start my plan tomorrow by putting my long brown hair down instead of in a ponytail like I usually did. I didn't want to seam desperate so I wore the same outfit as I did ever day. I put all my things out so I could be ready to go tomorrow and I rested my head down on my pillow and started to read the next entry in Rorie's diary.

Fall 20,

Dear Diary,

Cliff has started packing he told me that he still might not leave but he's just getting prepared. I started to cry when I saw his bag sitting there, even though he tried to comfort me but it just didn't help. I told him that we could get married and then he could live with me! He said he didn't want to mooch off of me the rest of his life. I told him I didn't care as long as he was here in Mineral Town. He smiled at me and kissed me for a long time. I have bin very sad today. I don't know what to do! As I write this I'm crying so hard its blurring my vision. I don't want to make him stay but I don't want him to leave and meet some other girl and forget about me! I think if he does move away… I might move with him! I have really grown a liking to this farm but I love Cliff too much to give him up this easy. I want to have a family and kids. I don't know how Cliff feels about that though… Even though he loves me I don't know if he loves me as much as I love him. I need to get some rest and hope that Duke will pay us a lot for grape picking tomorrow and even though Cliff doesn't like me giving him money I'm going to give him my share of the grape picking money even if he refuses!

Sad but getting through it,

Rorie

I got up the next morning and curled my hair so it was all wavy and cute. It reminded me of Muffy's hair except brown. I got into my jeans and T-shirt, did my chores and decided to test my new look on everyone at the bar if I got a big reaction then I would have to go home if I got a few complements then that would be perfect! I walked to the bar as if it was no big deal my hair was down and sat at the counter.

"What's the deal with your hair?" Muffy Teased.

"I just didn't have time to put my hair up this morning no big." I said calmly.

"Well you should do it more often." Muffy then started to whisper.

"Because Gustafa is looking strait at you. I glance over it was true. I started to get a little nervous.

"Why is he looking at me? He likes Nami." Muffy giggled at my comment.

"Not anymore I guess because he's coming over here!" No! This is not what I wanted to happen! I didn't want Gustafa to look at me! Why me! Muffy started giggling some more.

"Hey Gustafa!" Muffy said almost looking like she was going to burst into tears from giggling so much.

"Shut up Muffy!" I said under my breath hopping that Gustafa didn't hear me.

"Hi Muffy and… Naomi right?"

"Ya that's Naomi I have to go wash some glasses now see you later Naomi!"

"Muffy!" I said a little mad at her set up but maybe Gustafa just came to chat.

"Your hair looks really pretty down Naomi." Gustafa complemented. I gave him a fakeish smile. I had to at least try and be nice!

"Thanks, Gustafa right?"

"Yep I'm a musician maybe I can play you a song sometime."

"That would be nice I said trying not to give him eye contact."

"Well Gustafa I have to get going now nice talking to you!" and at the moment I stood up Marlin came in and the worst thing then happened.

"Maybe you and me could do something sometime Naomi? You're a very pretty girl. Crap! I thought to myself. Why did this have to happen now! I didn't want to be mean to him but in this case I just had to tell him I didn't like him in that way like how I had to tell Rock but this time I was a little more prepared.

"Uh… What about Nami?"

"We just don't get along." Marlin was still standing in the doorway.

"Maybe you should just give her a chance and tell her how you feel." This was the perfect moment for me to add in a little silent hint for Marlin.

"I would want to know if someone liked me." I smiled I could tell Marlin was blushing and that was evidence enough for me that he liked me!"

"I would like to hang out sometime as friends though." I said with a smile. Gustafa smiled back.

"That would be cool." I then waved good bye to Gustafa and walk casually passed Marlin. I walked a little way and then about a few inches away from the bar a heard my name called.

"Naomi wait up!"

That is the end of chapter 7! Wow this story is going by fast! I think I may have quite a few chapters but the story is kinda far from being finished. I hope you are enjoying it and the more T rated stuff will be coming in the next few chapters so for those of you that like that stuff its on its way!

Aries Goddess