Zelda walked outside stretching with a large yawn as she did so. When she opened her eyes she was surprised (and a little embarrassed) to see Leah standing outside next to a large wooden sculpture. Zelda noticed that Leah seemed a little nervous which made Zelda wonder if she looked like a total mess, as she had practically rolled out of bed a few minutes prior. Scenarios started racing through her head and the idea that she had forgotten to put on pants this morning crossed her mind more than twice. Glancing down at herself for a moment quickly she was relieved that she was indeed wearing pants. Not wanting to be rude, Zelda pushed down any nervousness she was feeling and spoke first.

"Hey!" She said, hoping that she looked normal.

"Hi." Leah said quickly. "I came by to tell you that I'm going to take your advice and I'm going to have an art show in town."

"Really? That's great!" Zelda said happily, forgetting about any awkwardness that had been hanging in the air. "When's it going to be?" She asked excitedly.

"Sometime next spring." Leah responded. "That way I have plenty of time to prepare."

"That's great Leah. I can't wait to see it!" Zelda said bouncing down her porch stairs giddily.

"Thanks, I would never have decided to do something like this without you so…" Leah raised her hand nervously and pointed at the large wooden sculpture next to her. "I m...made you something. It's called how I feel about Zelda." She said blushing.

It was Zelda's turn to go bright red as she took more notice at the large wooden sculpture next the artist.

"Really? This is for me?" She said slowly walking up to the sculpture. It was a large line that twisted around itself, wrapping up into a tight knot. It was extremely impressive that Leah had carved this from a single log considering its many twists and turns.

"I hope you like it." Leah said shyly waiting for a response nervously.

"Leah this is... Beautiful." Zelda said in awe.

Suddenly Zelda wrapped Leah in a large hug. Leah was shocked and felt her heart beat raise slightly, she had a feeling her face was as red as a tomato. The artist was surprised at how much she enjoyed the blonde girls embrace.

"No one has ever done anything like this for me." Zelda said still holding Leah tightly. "Thank you."

Leah wasn't sure what to say so she just returned the hug, squeezing her friend tight. There was a long pause before Zelda finally pulled away. Leah noticed the blonde wiping away a few tears a she did.

"Zelda, are you crying?" Leah asked concerned.

"Sorry." The blonde said feeling a bit stupid. "It's just… I didn't really have any friends before I moved here and… No one's ever given me a gift as special as this."

"Well you've been so encouraging and sweet to me, I just wanted to somehow give you something back in return." Leah said with a smile.

"You should come inside and have a drink!" The blonde said with a smile as she began to pick up the sculpture carefully.

"I loved to, let me help you with that." Leah said as she tried to help carry the gift inside.

She knew from carrying it over that it was pretty heavy. The artist had to take a few breaks along the way as she brought it over. Leah was surprised however to find that the blonde managed to pick it up all on her own. Wow she's stronger than she looks Leah thought. Zelda placed the sculpture towards the side of the room and stated that she would find a better place for it later. Moving to the kitchen she grabbed two glasses from the cupboard.

"I'm afraid I don't have any coffee… but I have water, milk, orange juice, or soda." Zelda listed, hoping she would have something Leah would like.

"Water will be fine." Leah said taking a look around the room.

As Zelda poured two glasses of water Leah sat down on the couch, only to be surprised when a ginger cat jumped into her lap seemingly out of nowhere.

"Whoa! Hey there little guy where did you come from." Leah said stroking the cat behind the ear.

"Oh yea, you guys haven't met yet." Zelda said walking over to the living room and placing the glasses on the coffee table. "Leah meet Dex. Dex, Leah." She said gesturing between the two.

Dex looked up at Leah and mowed as if to say hello, causing the artist to giggle.

"Hello Dex." She chuckled as she shook the cat's paw comically. Dex mowed once more before curling up in the artists lap purring gently.

"He likes you." Zelda said happily.

"How long have you had him?" Leah asked stroking him gently.

"Not long, I got him around the beginning of fall. Marnie brought him over, apparently the poor guys was abandoned. She saw that we got along so she wanted me to keep him."

"That's really nice of you." Leah said. "I can't believe someone would just abandon a pet like that."

"Yea well I kinda know a bit about being a stray so I understand a little how Dex must have felt."

"What do you mean?" Leah asked.

Zelda suddenly realised what she had said but it was too late to go back on it, she was going to have to talk about it.

"My mom died when I was eight..." Zelda explained slowly, touching her necklace as she spoke. "And my dad…" There was a slight hesitation, as if she was trying to find the right words to say. "Left… when I was twelve. I was in an orphanage till I was old enough to get a job and move out."

"Zelda…" Leah said taken back at what the blonde had just told her. "Thats horrible…"

"Yea… It sucks, but I try and not think about it too much. I try to look towards the future and at everything I have now." Zelda said looking up at Leah with a tiny smile.

Leah was amazed at the blonde. She couldn't understand how someone who had been through so much could still be smiling and have such a positive outlook on life, yet here she was sitting next to her. Leah only had one thought going through her head at that moment, Zelda sure is one of a kind.

"Are you going to go to the Fair this Tuesday?" Zelda asked hoping to change the subject to something more positive.

"Yea I am, are you going to enter in the showcase competition?" Leah asked

"Yea and I was wondering if you could help me." Zelda said smiling brightly.

The Stardew Valley Fair was an event that was thrown once a year and was easily the town's biggest festival. It brought in a lot of tourists from neighbouring towns so Lewis all ways went all out getting as many attractions as the town could afford. As away of showing the best of what Stardew Valley had to offer, the town held a showcase where residents could create a display that would present all of what they had. The mayor would then judge the displays and decided an overall winner. Lewis had informed Zelda about the fair a long time in advance so that she could get ready.

"I've prepared my display for Tuesday but I could use some help carrying it all over." Zelda explained. "I asked Abigail but apparently her dad doesn't want her helping his competition."

"Pierce always takes this festival a little too seriously." Leah laughed. "I'd be happy to help."

"Thanks I really appreciate it."

"Of course! It will be nice to go with someone for a change."

Zelda strolled happily along the forest path humming a small tune. She was in a very good mood today thanks to Leah's visit. The two had a great time talking for what felt like ages about seemingly nothing. Seeing Abigail sitting on a log Zelda walked up to her. The two had decided to visit Rasmodius again in the afternoon and had planned to meet in the forest before heading off towards the tower.

"Hey, you're late." Abigail grumbled.

"Sorry." Zelda said. "I lost track of time."

"What, were you playing with Dex again?" Abigail said rolling her eyes.

"No Leah showed up at my place with a gift."

Abigails mood suddenly changed from board to amused. "Oooooh I see."

"What's that's supposed to mean?"

"She brought a gift? Do tell." Abigail said.

Blushing Zelda explained Leah's visit and the nature of her gift.

"She made you a sculpture?" Abigail asked laughing. "No wonder you asked her out on a date."

"It's not a date!" Zelda cried. "She's just helping me with setting up my display, and then were just hanging out afterwards. I told you she doesn't like me that way."

"The sculpture is called 'how I feel about Zelda', cleary she likes you." Abigail said teasingly. "You should just make a move already."

"I could say the samething about you and Sebastian, you know." Zelda said, making Abigail turn pink.

"What! What are you talking about?"

"You think I can't see how you're always looking at him? You practically have hearts in your eyes."

"Shut up! I do not. Your so wrong about this." Abigail grumlbed.

"Don't be embarrassed, Sebastian's quite the catch!" Zelda continued. "He's cool and mysterious, and I'm sure it would be very romantic taking a ride on his motorcycle. I can see it now! Just you and him on the open road, the wind blowing through your hair as you hold tightly on to him."

"Zelda I'm warning you." Abigail said trying to act threatening even though her face was as red as a tomato.

"Not so much fun when you're on the other end is it?" Zelda said smirking.