You're so cute when you blush

Final short story

Can you get kidnapped more often please?

Zelda looked down at the ground that passed under her feet. Her gaze drifted to the horse that trotted next to her. The sound of the heavy rain and Epona's hoofs were all she could hear. She looked at the one whom lead her by the hand and bit her bottom lip nervously. Link did not turn and face her, nor did he speak to her. He was obviously upset but Zelda had no idea how to apologise. She just ended up staring at their hands that were holding each other's so tightly. She could feel his hand ever so slightly tremble. Was he really that mad?

"L-Link..." he didn't reply. She looked at her feet again before continuing

"I-I'm sorry Link. I thought he needed help." Link snorted at that and for the first time in hours he spoke, his voice was low and stern

"Zelda you can't trust everyone. Because you followed him to 'help' him he managed to kidnap you! And because of your stupidity I had to travel for days trying to find you and when I did HE NEARLY KILLED YOU!" His tone rose into yelling and Zelda cringed.

"HOW CAN YOU BE SO STUPID AND TRUSTING ZELDA? HASN'T YOUR PARENTS EVER TOLD YOU NOT TO TALK TO STRANGERS? WHAT IF I DIDN'T MAKE IT IN TIME? WHAT IF YOU DIED?" His yelling became more animated as he waved his free arm around. Lightning flashed in the distance and Link felt Zelda suddenly stop. He slowly glanced over his shoulder, gazing at the drenched beauty. Epona stopped beside them and nudged the princess gently. Zelda trembled, she didn't know whether it was due to the cold or her anger but she couldn't stop trembling. Her free hand clenched into a fist as she began yelling back

"I'M SORRY I'M SUCH A BURDEN! OKAY! I'M SORRY I TRUST THE PEOPLE OF MY KINGDOM! I'M SORRY I GET IN TROUBLE ALL THE DAMN TIME AND YOU HAVE TO COME TO MY RESCUE! WHAT AM I MEANT TO DO? AM I MEANT TO IGNORE THE PLEA'S OF MY PEOPLE? AM I MEANT TO HIDE IN THE CASTLE AND NEVER SEE DAY LIGHT? IT'S NOT MY DAMN FAULT YOU FEEL THE NEED TO BE SO DAMN HEROIC! IT'S NOT MY FAULT YOU FEEL IT'S YOUR HEROIC DUTY TO SAVE ME! I'M SORRY I'M JUST A STUPID GIRL!" She tried to pull her hand from his but he wouldn't let go. He slowly turned and tried to look into her eyes but she refused, denying him that option.

"Is that what you really think? You think it's my duty?" She still refused to look at his face so he continued

"I'm sorry I called you stupid. I didn't mean it. I-I was Just..." he paused as he too looked down at his feet "I was scared. I don't save you out of duty. I save you because I can't imagine a moment of my life without you. I don't have to save you, I WANT to save you.

Yes I think you are too trusting, yes I think you step into danger too easily, but damn it if I haven't fallen in love with even those qualities of you. I love how much you care, I love how you talk, how you laugh, and how you smile...I even love you when you cry! I love every part of you! Your generosity, your courage, your beauty, your..." Link's eyes widened as his mouth stopped talking, suddenly becoming more preoccupied with the two soft lips that had pressed against them. Zelda stood on her toes as she kissed Link passionately and after a moment of shock Link closed his eyes and kissed her back, letting her hand go. Her hands clutched the front of his wet tunic and his arms wrapped around her cold wet body. They felt the rain pour down on them and run down their faces. Lightning and thunder clashed in the distance and they took no note. They felt themselves and themselves alone and nothing else, they were in a world of their own and they didn't want to leave. Finally Zelda pulled away for air and took a couple of steps back. Link seemed shocked as he raised two fingers to his lips and gently touched them as if unsure what just happened. A deep blush crossed his wet cheeks as he looked at Zelda, blown away by her kiss and unable to tear his eyes away from her, for the first time noticing how her wet dress clung to her shapely body.

Zelda smiled blushing slightly as she admitted

"I love you to Link." And with that she took Epona's reins and began leading her away, leaving Link still frozen in one spot.

"By the way Link...You're very cute when you're blushing." She added. Link smiled as he thought to himself 'not as cute as you. He ran to her side and put his arm around her waist as he smirked, asking

"If that's my reward for saving you, do you think you can get kidnapped tomorrow?"