Sally and Willy's relationship

Sally Walnuts and Willy Acorns do not get along very well. Willy often bullies Sally for no reason at all; as a result, Sally often makes comebacks. However, the two are still sometimes friends, and can get along. During the series, it is shown that he develops a romantic interest in Sally, although initially he does not show much appreciation for her and often bullies her around.

Sally's opinion
Sally has an innocent crush on Willy and suffers from unrequited love for him. Sally has a critical opinion of Willy, as he is always doing mean things to her. She also hates how he always calls her names, such as "pretty Sally", "sassypants" and other things like that. However, even though Sally does not like Willy's mean and crabby personality, she still cares for him and trusts him.

Willy's opinion
During the series, it is shown that Willy develops a romantic interest in Sally, although initially he does not show much appreciation for her and often bullies her around. Sally is unwilling to admit her crush to anyone. In fact, Willy would not even admit it to himself at first. Although at times, Willy sometimes taunts Sally when he gets annoyed or mad at her. Her fondness for Willy will not allow her to let him win at any game or contest, which that Willy happily announces to Willy as a display of personal integrity.

Hints

 * In December 5th, 1973,  it is hinted that Willy has a crush on Sally. He wanted her to be his dance partner, be she rejected him, and he shouts out, "WE ARE NO LONGER FRIENDS!" and Sally was heartbroken.