She was always so beautiful in the twilight. No matter what she would always be my princess, even if she didn't know it.

Ilia is my best friend. We had been best friends for so long, how could I just tell her I loved her. Whenever I was sad, she would be there to comfort me. I remember horrible it was when I thought I lost her. How could I just throw that friendship away for something that might not even happen? Oh Ilia, why do you do this to me? But then it happened.

All I can think about is that night, under the stars where only the goddesses could see us. I remember how beautiful you looked in the moonlight. Your dress, your hair, your skin was so soft, but nothing could compare to your eyes. It was that night that is burned so vividly in my mind

It was at the ball at hyrule castle. It was a grand occasion filled with festivities, music, beauty and romance. Zelda had invited me and told me I should bring a guest. I could only think to ask her. She was the only one I would ever want to be there with me. I told her just as friends, but I wanted more.

When I heard he was invited all I could do was wish he would take me.

We talked and laughed. The night was beautiful as we stood in the glow of the evening. The sun was setting and the faint stars began to glow. The music of the night surrounded us and brought us closer than ever before. The last dance of the night was beginning. This was it, my chance to show her. It was now or never. The music was soft and lovely, just like her.

Please, please just ask me.

"Would you like to dance?" My stomach leapt into my chest and my heart leapt to my throat. What have I done? What if she said no? Would we still be friends? But she nodded instead. The world melted as I took her hand in mine. The music disappeared and it was only her, Ilia in my arms. She was so beautiful. The way she looked at me assured me she felt the same way.

The music faded and the world returned as we stopped spinning. I stared into her eyes. They sparkled so brightly. Those eyes I could just die in. I love her

I love him

Could it be that she's the one I've been looking for? Ilia, who had always been there for me. Could my best friend be the one I love? Yes.

We just stood there for what seemed like hours but must have been only a minute. I couldn't help myself but take in her presence. It was if the beauty of the goddesses had taken on a human form in her. I leaned in closer. Her scent alone made my head spin. Our faces were so close. Our lips so close to touching. Her skin was so soft against my touch.

Kiss me

We kissed.

The sky exploded with colour as fireworks lit the night sky. They only mimicked the emotions flying through our bodies as we embraced each other. Finally after so long, she knows how I truly feel.

Finally.

Happiness washed over us.

The night was over and we began our journey home. The stars guided our way, but we didn't look forward, only at each other. It was getting late and we were both so tired. We stopped in a valley shaded with trees. We lay down next to each other on the soft grass. She rested her head on my chest.

"I love you Ilia"

"I love you too, link"

We fell asleep to the sound of each other's breath. Her body was so warm against mine. I knew that right now, at that very moment, absolutely everything was perfect. I would have thought it all to be some strange dream of my perfect world, except you were still there in the morning. Waking up to the sight of your face, peacefully asleep was all I needed.