I've got to tell Nami my name today, I just have to make it my mission. I can't stop thinking about Nami either, she just keeps swirling around in my noggin nonstop. My heart flutters every time I think about how protective she seemed over me with Rock yesterday, and how she asked if I was okay... And I swear - I SWEAR - I saw her blushing a bit too! I know not every tomboyish/masculine woman is gay, but I pray, PRAYYYYY, to the Harvest Goddess that she is!!!! Gahhhhhhh.

Spring Day 2.

After feeding my lovely cow Love this morning, I began sprinting out of my farm and toward the inn. Maybe Nami was in her room? Maybe-

I stopped in my tracks and inwardly gasped.

There Nami was... hiding behind a tree, observing the elderly couple Nina and Gary being all lovey-dovey. My eyes widened. Is Nami a secret hopeful romantic like me too?! Is she being envious of their love for each other?! ...I mean Nami totally could be dating someone for all I know, I shouldn't assume in the first place, but I just have this gut feeling that she's single.

I quietly approached her from behind and once she felt my presence, she abruptly turned around.

Nami was startled. "Wha-?!" There was a somewhat angry expression plastered all over her face, but I could tell it was mainly due to embarrassment and from her being totally caught off gaurd. She then relaxed a little once she realized it was me, yet she still didn't look too thrilled to see me.

"Oh. It's you."

I wanted to inwardly cry on the inside. Why does she have to say it LIKE THAT?? 'It's you'... Yeah, it's me! Geez, she just sounds so cold. Sigh. Maybe she's still flustered over me from yesterday. Aw man...

I let out a weak laugh and gave her a tiny wave. "Uh... U-Um... Hi. Whatcha up to?"

"Huh? What am I up to? ... Not much. Just deciding where to go next," she nonchalantly answered as her sapphire cryptic eyes stared directly into mine.

I didn't know what to say and I started blushing as she kept on staring at me.

"...Hm," she then mumbled sheepishly as she looked away for a brief moment while scratching her head.

I continued to be silent, my heart beating louder and louder with each passing second.

Nami was quiet for a moment before she spoke again. "All right. I decided. I'm gonna take a stroll to the villa. Catch you later."

And with that she walked away.

I blinked in utter confusion. Geez, that was random... Oh, wait!! I still need to tell her my name! I have to chase after her-

"Oh, just the person I was looking for! The new farmer girl! Hello deary!"

I turned around to see Lou, the woman who I met yesterday who also lives at the inn and who is also Rock's mother (poor her). She seems like a complete sweetheart to me and-

I suddenly noticed that she seemed to be carrying a lot of heavy-looking bags.

Now having my full attention, she continued on with speaking, "I just took a trip to the city and bought a lot of things for the inn, including a lot of new clothes for Nami. I tripped on my way back though and hurt my arm. Can you help me carry these bags into Nami's room deary?"

I insanely blushed.

NAMI'S ROOM?!?!?!

"A-Ah... Sure. I mean, I'm not very strong, but I'll help. Is your arm okay though?" I asked, trying to disguise the nervousness in my voice by letting out small a giggle.

Lou nodded smiling. "It's not broken or anything, but I'll be okay. My husband isn't here right now, so I thought you'd be perfect to help. Plus, this is the perfect opportunity for us girls to get to know each other more! Maybe I can teach you more recipes too as a thank you!"

She giggled and I smiled back at her, my smile oozing of gratitude.

I definitely need to learn more recipes... especially if I want to impress Nami with my cooking later.

- Five Minutes Later -

We had made it up the stairs of the inn and my arms felt like they were going to fall off with how heavy these bags were. Geez, how many new clothes did this lady buy Nami?!

Lou unlocked the door to Nami's room and we entered. My emerald eyes widened as I looked around the room. Right away I noticed a big suit case located in the corner, then a radio set on a table, there was a lot of paintings in the room as well as some other odd items I didn't know the names of, there was plants on a table, books scattered around, a typical dresser, closet, and a big double-bed.

This room... it kind of has a lonely feel to it.

"This is where Nami is staying. I really wish she'll stay here forever, Nami feels like a daughter to me..." Lou admitted as she put her bags full of clothes onto Nami's bed and she gestured for me to do the same.

We started to fold the clothes one by one as we made small-talk. I kept repeatedly glancing over at Nami's suitcase in the corner and Lou's words from before kept echoing in my mind, how she wished Nami would stay here forever...

So, does that mean Nami is a wanderer? That she travels a lot? Is she only staying in the valley temporarily...?

I felt my heart begin to sink a little.

I feel a little stupid that I feel sad at the thought of her leaving the valley for good when I only have just met her, but I can't help how I feel. Geez, I can't help that I have this crush on her either, I mean who could blame me?? She's so hot and just my type, and I-

"Mom!!!! I need help!!! This is an EMERGENCY - I can't find my HAIR GEL!!!" I heard Rock shouting dramatically from the other room. "NAMI MUST HAVE STOLE IT FROM ME AFTER WHAT I SAID TO HER YESTERDAY!" he furiously insisted and he kept on ranting, "I didn't know she was so petty!"

Lou instantly rolled her eyes and let out a sigh. "Good lord, that boy." She then turned to me and flashed me a sweet, apologetic smile. "I'm so sorry, I'll be right back. Can you please keep folding the clothes though?"

I nodded and watched Lou walk out of the room, wondering how the heck she deals with Rock everyday as her son. I'd absolutely go NUTS.

As I was about to continue on with folding more of the clothes, I noticed from the corner of my eye there was a book wide opened on Nami's desk right next to her radio. I slowly approached the book and realized there was hand-writing in it, so it looked to be a journal or diary of some sort.

I picked it up and read what it said out loud.

"She is... One heart... ?"

I blinked puzzled. What's this about? Does Nami have a crush on someone or something? How come it says "she" and no name...? Well, I guess it makes sense to make it more secretive in case someone sees, but-

I then gasped out loud and my cheeks flushed the color of a flamingo.

OH MY GOD. This totally has to be about me!! Wow, she doesn't even know my name yet and I totally already have her whipped! Hehe. Nami is just so-

"HEY."

My body jumped at hearing the vicious ice-cold voice from behind me and I turned around to see none other than... NAMI?!

She angrily stormed up to me and forcibly snatched the diary out of my hands.

"Don't read that!" Nami hissed blushing, she was completely flustered and I could tell she was doing everything in her power to restrain her anger. She was beyond pissed at me. "And just what are you doing in MY room?"

Trembling, I timidly opened my mouth to speak. "I-"

"And are you going through my clothes? Why are they on my bed?? You PERVERT!"

In that moment, I just wanted to cry and crawl in a whole and just die in embarrassment.

Nami called me a pervert... A pervert... A PERVERT?! I just want to cry and not show my face around her ever again! How am I even supposed to face her after this?!

My cheeks are so boiling hot right now from all this endless blushing that anybody could probably cook a freaking egg on them!!

Coming to my rescue, Lou and... Rock, suddenly walked into the room.

"Oh! Nami, you're back here early!" Lou exclaimed.

"Yeah, I forgot to grab something, so I wanted to head back here real quick..." Nami mumbled annoyed and she crossed her arms while still protectively holding onto her diary with one hand.

"Kayla was just helping me carry these heavy bags of new clothes I got for you in the city and we were folding them together here," Lou explained and she continued on, "I also asked for her help since I injured my arm, and then Rock-"

"And then you stole my hair gel!!" Rock snapped right at Nami, him rudely interrupting his mother and he dramatically pointed a finger at my red-headed crush.

Nami completely ignored Rock and she then looked directly at me, having the most mysterious expression ever.

"So that's your name, huh...?" Nami quietly acknowledged, her eyes not breaking eye contact with mine for a second.

Taken aback, I blushed and had no idea what to say back to that, but at least Nami knows my name now...I guess.

Without warning, Rock then put his arm around me and flashed me a wink. "You know Babe, if you're going to hang out in anyone's room, it should be mine, and not Nami's lame room." Rock next proceeded to laugh loudly while smugly proclaiming, "You can even stay the night in mine!-"

"ROCK!!" Lou roared while grabbing onto his ear. "We're leaving. NOW. That's not how you talk to a lady!! Or anyone in general at all!!" She pinched his ear harder and dragged him out of the room as he groaned, the door slamming shut.

I twitched in annoyance and mere disbelief. "The audacity of that guy... Geez!"

"You're telling me..." Nami muttered as she looked at the door.

An awkward silence filled the room for a moment, which resulted in me making an attempt to break it.

"So... Did you really take his hair gel?"

"Get out."

Author Note: Hahaha, I'm so glad I decided to continue this story. I absolutely adore this chapter xD I have this story all planned out in my head. Thank you for reading and please tell me your thoughts by reviewing, it really does motivate me more seeing your guy's feedback and thoughts. Thank you so much. I was kinda torn between making the main character either Pony or my own character, I decided with my own character, haha. My OC basically wears the pink "I Love Bears" outfit but with a pink flower on the middle of the shirt instead of a bear, she's a brunette with the pigtails hair style, fair skin, and she has green eyes. By the way, the new cover art for this story is of my character and Nami together, the art was made by tkb_olivara on instagram for me, I beg of you to please check out her marvelous other works and fanart on her page. Anyway, thank you for reading and please review, I will update when I can. :)