Lapis, being a gem, didn't need to breathe, but her sleeping companion did. For some reason, watching Steven breathe, the slow rise and fall of his abdomen with each life sustaining intake and exhale of air, fascinated her to no end. The only thing that intrigued her more, was feeling his heartbeat. Another thing she didn't have, but he did.

Post HW - An older, jaded Link and his eternally annoyed Superior Officer Impa wave goodbye to Zelda on her wedding night. And they each thought the other was difficult enough under normal circumstances. - NSFW