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thewhitegoddesshylia · 7 years

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Zelink Week Day 4~ Hazardous

“I, I'm waiting for the afterlife To show me a good time, baby Somebody save me, I just wanna be loved”~ “Afterlife” by XYLØ

Please Note: The following fic contains mild adult situations. If that kind of stuff isn’t your cup of tea then never fear! I have another fic planned for tomorrow’s prompt that’s full of fluff and slightly less angsty. Thank you guys so much again and as always I hope you enjoy it.

Link's stare was so penetrating that Zelda could have swore he could see right into her very soul. His eyes continued to search hers as his hands resumed the path they were taking along the length of her arms, causing her to shudder all over.

Zelda wasn't new to this type of reaction. She often wondered to herself just how was it that Link was the only one who could possibly make her feel so delightful yet conflicted at the same time? Despite how good it all felt just being held in his strong arms, she was always left with a bitter hole in her heart, because she knew whatever this was between them couldn't last. And she knew he was aware of it as well, which was why he always took his leave once dawn approached.

It had been a year after the Twilight Invasion when it first happened. In that short amount, Link left his home in Ordon and moved into Hyrule Castle, where Zelda appointed him as Commander of the Hyrulean royal army. The two had spent so much together, that coupled with the fact they were the only two besides Midna of course, that understood the ordeals each of them had gone through together, that the two became very good friends.

They were sitting under a large peach tree in Zelda's private gardens as she was reading one of her favorite books to him. Normally Link always looked so invested in whatever story Zelda had to share with him, but that day there was a certain tension in the normally calm atmosphere. Zelda tried to ignore whatever the nagging feeling was, resuming where she left off, despite the whole time she could feel Link's unrelenting gaze burning into the side of her head.

Eventually his staring became too much for her and she turned around to look at him. She couldn't recall another time before where he looked at her like that, his light blue eyes betraying his emotions that he had been holding back for so long.

Her name fell from his lips-if only he'd known just how much she loved to hear him utter those words in that sweet voice of his. The small fire in her chest started to burn even more brightly as he brought his hands up to cup her face. They'd stared at each other for what seemed like days to them, nothing else could be heard except for the sound of their heavy breathing and the gentle rustling of the wind through the trees.

They continued in this manner until an almost painful urge began to overtake them both, causing Zelda to lean forward involuntarily-and Link-who finally started to regain control of his senses after Zelda began to make her move-did the same. The kiss was everything Link had imagined, but never dared to hope. The combination of her soft lips and floral perfume was enough to drive him over the edge.

And just as soon as it begun it was over in an instant. Much to Zelda's dismay Link kept apologizing to her profusely. She kept explaining to him he had no reason to be sorry, not when she was clearly enjoying herself and in response he simply smirked in that boyish grin of his, which only served to excite her even more then the kiss had already done.

His hands were resting at her sides now, his teeth nipping against the base of her neck. Zelda let out a quiet groan, as she wrapped her arms around his neck and her fingers twirled locks of his dirty blonde hair. As she appeared to relax more she closed her eyes and lolled back in a wordless plea for more. Just how was it that they always ended up in this position nowadays?

Two months later he'd finally given in to her once more. Since that fateful day 8 weeks ago he had been angry at himself that he allowed a temporary moment of weakness to slip past him, but he swore to the Goddesses it wouldn't happen again. He couldn't allow himself to hurt Zelda anymore then he already had.

That day, Zelda had called Link to her study so that the two could go over the castle's defenses. It was true that the kingdom was once again living in an era of peace, but considering what had happened just a year ago nobody was taking any chances.

Zelda was sitting in her chair with a piece of parchment with the castle's layout in front of her as Link was going over details with her, taking an opportunity to hunched looking over her shoulders so that he could point out where he thought the castle could use a little more security. Such close proximity to him again since their previous encounter was causing Zelda to become quite flustered. All she wanted to do was to turn around so that she could trace her lips along the strong outline of his jaw until she found her way to his lips again. She knew she had to stop thinking such thoughts about him before things got out of hand again, but how could she after having a taste of it already?

His hand folded over hers as he dragged her pencil over to a particular spot which showed the inner ward of the castle could easily be breached if one chose to climb their way in. Zelda couldn't concentrate over his words at all though, all she could think about how hot his breath tingled against her ear and the way it made her hairs stand on end.

The second he was finished speaking he was taken aback by how swiftly she turned around and hugged him around his waist tightly. He knew it should have bothered by the act, should have gently pried her off him, but he couldn't find it in himself to do so. Instead, he returned the gesture, wrapping his arms around her and gave her a light peck on the forehead.

The tender action astonished them both, and she dared to look up to glance at his face and was met with a warm smile. And before either of them were aware of their precarious situation, Zelda stood up so she could be on the same level as him and connected her lips with his. Like before, this kiss had ignited her senses, only this time it was much more passionate and their was an urgent need building up inside her, causing a wave of dizziness to run through her as she pushed him backwards onto the bed.

She returned to kissing him again once she was settled over his waist. It was then both of them reached the same conclusion, to cast aside their reservations and become one in both body and soul...

Her mind began to replay those days' events in her head. The feeling was something she struggled to describe, the only word she could come up to with was "intense." That day was the first time she had honestly considered confessing her feelings to him, but instead all she got in return was a broken heart.

She snuggled into him as Link continued to stroke patterns up and down her back while she slept. He smiled to himself as he watched how peaceful she looked, his fingers combing through her long, brunette hair. He knew it would be risky if he stayed too long as Zelda's chamber maid's would come to wake her in the morning, so he decided he would stay with her until dawn and would sneak out of her room before he could be caught. And even though he knew they would eventually have to separate from each other, they would always have memories of their time together, however short they may be.

When Zelda finally awoke, the first golden rays of the sun had begun to creep in through the windows. She immediately became aware of the lack of warmth in her bed until she heard some shuffling noises coming from behind her. She had turned around to see Link gathering his clothes and putting them on. She proceeded to watch him with a look of something Link could only describe as something close to guilt on her face. She thought for sure that Link hated her now, most likely felt she took advantage of him while he was still in a state of shock.

She was glad this wasn't the case. As soon as he was done getting dressed he walked back over to her and knelt down beside her as he brought his left hand up and began to caress her cheek. He was speaking to her in hushed tones as he knew the castle staff were beginning to get ready to start their daily chores, but his words were enough to leave her an emotional mess. He told her their relationship was improper, knew if her council were to ever find out what had transpired between them they would likely punish them both. He would be forced to resign from his position as commander, would never be allowed to be by her side again, or even worse. He would never want to tarnish her good name, knowing no noble would ever want to take her if they discovered she had already given herself to some farm boy with no status or wealth, leaving Hyrule without a King or heirs.

He told her it was for the best if both of them tried to forget about this whole incident and bury whatever feelings they might have for each other. But it was already to late for promises, for not three nights later as he came to inform her that preparations for them to travel to Kakariko Village to assess how repairs were coming along were now finished that the two were locked in an intimate dance again.

His lips came crashing down hers and she was utterly lost to the sensation. She missed having him this close to her, she only wished they didn't have to pretend in front of everyone so that the two of them could express their emotions freely and openly without fear of judgement. She wished that she could marry him so that his face would be the first thing she sees every morning, instead of being greeted to an empty bed. But she knew royal mandate would never allow her to be with the man she loved wholly and completely.

She knew their time together would soon be coming to an end, as her twenty first birthday had already passed and reconstruction of Castle Town had concluded her council would be pressing for her to find a suitable husband. Yet in knowledge of this sobering fact Zelda found herself smiling in spite of herself, knowing that no matter what happens she had already given herself up to the one man she knew she would love for the rest of her life, and knowing he feels the same about her. And there wasn't a thing her damn council could change about it.

She entwined her legs around his lower half, heedless of the tears that were streaking down her face. Her fingers slowly traveled down his toned chest, causing him to elicit a low growl as he pulled her hands away and had decided to pin them above her head as he trailed kisses along her collarbone.

The day Zelda and Link left for Kakariko seemed like any normal day around that castle, that was until Zelda's council had requested her presence at an emergency meeting.

Much to Zelda's outrage, those conniving old men had gone behind here back and found her a handful of suitors she would have to pick from, and was informed that if after one years time she still hasn't chosen one of them to marry, then they would be the ones to make the decision for her. What tiny fragment of hope that Zelda might have been desperately trying to hold onto that she might one day be allowed to court Link was shattered into a million pieces that day.

And now, here they were again. Not only five days into their stay in Kakariko that they were lying in bed together, simply holding one another in a loving embrace. She knew this would be the last time they could be together like this. She knew she should have told him the truth, but deep down she couldn't bear the thought of having to reject him. She wondered to herself, just when had she become such a coward? He had done so much for her, overcoming many arduous trials and battling hordes of ferocious enemies, even at the cost of losing his best friend. And he did not only just for her kingdom's sake, but for hers as well, which he wouldn't have had to do if it wasn't for her weakness in the first place that she couldn't stand up to Zant. She hadn't even known she had started to cry until she felt Link's hands on her cheek, a look of concern evident upon his features.

All of a sudden Zelda started apologizing to him over and over again, but as to what for Link did not know. He patiently waited for her to tell him what was wrong, wiping the tears from her eyes until she was to tired to cry anymore.

"Link, there's something I have to tell you," she mumbled once she was able to collect her thoughts. "I'm so-so sorry Link, we should have never let it get this far. The council has made up their minds, they told me that I have exactly one year left before I must marry one of the nobility and it seems I don't have a choice in the matter..." By this point Zelda couldn't stand to look into his eyes anymore, glancing down at the bed-sheets so she wouldn't have to see the look of rejection on his face once she broke the news to him.

"Zelda, I-" Link began, a hand lying on her shoulder.

"Please know that I do not want this." Zelda interrupted. "I'd give anything to stay with you like this, but I cannot abandon Hyrule for a second time. If only I could make them understand why I love you so much...”

"Then we'll just have to make them understand," Link answered in conviction. "I'm not about to let you go so easily Zelda. I know I don't have anything to offer you Zelda, but if you truly still think of me as a man worthy of your affections, then I promise you we will find a way to make this work, together. And then once all of this is over I'm going to ask you to marry me." Zelda needed no more coaxing from him as she held onto Link closely, burying her head against the crook of his neck.

A short while later, she sighed and nodded her head, pulling away a short distance and pulled him in for a kiss.

"Things will never be easy for us, will it?" She happily responded.

"Nothing worth having is ever easy. But I swear I will never stop fighting for you, my queen."

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