Before you read this you may want to read the last chapter of my story 'you're so cute when you blush' I had asked people to tell me which Story of the 10 short stories they preferred to read as a longer story. This chapter was the one that most people asked about. It takes place after that chapter so I hope it lives up to the expectations. Please enjoy.

I do not own Zelda and no amount of wishing will ever bring that about. T-T

I don't want to lose you

Chapter one
high temperature

Zelda and Link walked hand in hand, the rain still pouring down heavily and no shelter in sight. Sure there were some large trees but when theres lightning all around hyrule feild the last thing you want to do is hide under a tree.

Link couldn't believe Zelda had just kissed him. And he felt like he should really say those three words she was able to tell him. I love you. Sure he said what he loved about her but why couldn't he just say those three words. Why not now? She was right next to him, holding his hand...she couldn't go anywhere and even if she could he doubted she would try running away after telling him she loved him. That's right! He will tell her, right now in fact! Link stopped and turned Zelda around so she could face him.

"I..." he watched as she tilted her head and waited patiently for him to finish his sentence. Her face was beautiful and angelic, her clothes were still drenched and muddy yet he really didn't care. He thought she never looked so beautiful,
"I-I-I-I think we need shelter it's really coming down!" He said, his face fully flushed and his words nervous and hurried as he was quick to turn around and look like he was obviously looking for some form of shelter. So much for the 'telling her right now plan'. Damn why did he have to get flustered just looking at her. He wasn't like this BEFORE she kissed him. And what about his manhood? He should have initiated the first kiss! Maybe that's why it was all messed up.

"Link..."Zelda began and she squeezed his hand slightly, pulling him from his thoughts "That's a good idea Link...Because I don't feel to good." Link frowned slightly worried as he stepped forward and pressed his forehead to hers.
"You do feel warm..." He then realised his face was so close to hers and his face instantly reddened.
"You are really hot now Link. Are you okay?" Zelda asked as she went to place her hand on his forehead, Link Quickly pulled away and laughed, reassuring her that he was just fine.

They walked a bit further and Link began seriously considering to ignore the lightning and take Zelda under a tree, her hand was getting colder by the minute and she was now shivering terribly. Of course when he did find shelter they would have to build a fire and undress, couldn't go wearing those wet clothes could they.
"Link why are you suddenly in a hurry to find shelter?"
"errrr...because I... don't want you getting to sick! Yeah that's it." He said as he spotted a crack in the cliff face, near the wild flowing stream. They would have to cross the river to get to it and the current was quite strong...Maybe they shouldn't... but if he left her in those wet clothes she could die! He has to get them off her for her own sake.

Link led her and Epona to the water and, taking out his ocarina, he played the scarecrow song. He smiled as the scarecrow popped out of the ground on the opposite side of the river. It had been a long time since he played that song and yet the scarecrow was still happy to aid him.
"Okay Zel, hold on tight." Link said after fastening a rope to Epona's saddle. He then pulled out his hook shot and slid his arm around Zelda's waist. With a pull of the trigger he and Zelda flew over to the scarecrow and whilst Zelda made her way to the cave Link was able to pull Epona across the water.

Once the fire had started Link pulled off his green hat as he said "well, I suppose we should get undressed..."
"WHAT!" Zelda squealed as she looked at Link. She stepped away slowly till her back was against the wall. Link went bright red as he furiously waved his hands around and tried to explain
"It's not like I mean naked..." Yes it was.
"I don't mean it in a sexual way..." Yes he did.
"I only thought of drying clothes and that's all!" that and seeing Zelda in bare minimum clothing.
"I wouldn't even try to peek on you getting undressed!" Yes he would.
"I just don't want you to get sick!" that and he really wanted to see her in minimum clothing. Zelda raised an eyebrow but then her sweet smile decorated her face once again.
"Your right. But promise you won't stare." That was a hard promise to keep. Link smiled, nodded then turned around so his flustered face was facing toward the wall. He slowly began to take off his tunic, then his boots. As hard as he tried he could not ignore the sound of Zelda's dress fall to the ground. Link felt weak at the knees and he mentally hit himself, reminding himself to act like a hero of time! Would anyone expect the hero of time to blush so easily?

"O-Okay. I think I'm ready." Zelda quietly said and slowly Link turned around. He had wanted this and yet he could not force his gaze to look at her. He knew she was wearing a cotton undergarment, one that looked like a short white dress, but he still couldn't look higher than her feet. Zelda on the other hand was quite happy to look at Link's bare chest and his beautifully toned muscles. He wore nothing but his white leggings and this was definitely a nice sight to her. Not that she would tell him. She wouldn't want him thinking she was a pervert. They both awkwardly sat down, making sure they were a good 2 feet apart and blushed as they stared into the fire.

This was it. Link could tell her now! After all she was right there. They were alone. He practically told her before but she kissed him before he could actually say those 3 words. He will just turn around and say 'Zel...I love you to.' Or 'I love you.' That would be easy. Or how about 'hey babe, I got the hots for ya.' No she would probably slap him if he said that. 'By the way. I know you kinda know this but...I love you.' A little long but it was casual, sincere, yeah that one will work!

"By the way Zel. I..." Link made the mistake of facing her and he finally saw the image that was so hard for him to look at. Zelda's wet hair was draped over her shoulder and began to form spiral like curls due to the water that it held, Her face was tinted pink and that nervous look just made it all the more cuter. Not to mention the cotton under garment he knew she would be left in showed her shapely legs off very nicely and being white and wet showed every curve of her body. Link went red as he stammered
"I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I...I think I will find something to hang our wet clothes on!" and with that he jumped up and rushed to their clothes, carefully laying them on the large rocks that scattered the area. He sat down again and this time made sure his gaze didn't drift over to the princess.

Link woke up and looked at the fire. It seemed to be burning nicely and looking outside the rain seemed to have stopped. Although now he thought of it he could have probably played the song of storms. Why do these thoughts always come to him later!
But he was glad he didn't because when he looked to his side, there was Zelda, curled up next to him, practically on his lap. Her head lay on his shoulder and she was hugging his arm loosely. Her under garments now dry made it easier for Link to look at the angelic girl next to him. He happily rested his head on hers but quickly sat up straight. His hand flew to her forehead and he gasped at how hot her temperature had become. She was really burning up. Realising this opened up all his senses; he heard her short shallow breathing. He could feel the fever heating up her whole body and see the cold sweat that dripped down her face. He gently tried to wake her but she was out to it, too weak to even open her eyes.

"Link." Link looked up at the familiar voice to find Nabooru standing in the opening of the cave.
"NABOORU! Am I glad to see you! Zelda's really sick and..."
"I know. Master has given her the virus. She will die without the antidote."
"Where do I get the...Wait...Did you say master?" Link held Zelda closer as he watched Nabooru ready her weapon. Slowly he lay Zelda down and just as Nabooru attacked he had the master sword in his hand and was ready to fight back, blocking her spear...