Well before I leave this website for a month or so because of Exams. I want to get this out. This is my second BTOW fanfic and is a lemon. But yall have to wait for the second chapter for that. Still enjoy, I'll get it done when I can.

WARNING:Contains graphic sexual content and The Legend of Zelda belongs to Nintendo, not me.

Zelda stirred the contents in the pot, humming silently as she watched all the pieces of vegetables and meat swirling around in the heated milk. She was wearing a simple white sun dress because of the hot weather, even in the night. Her long dirty blonde hair was untied and left flowing down her back. A small smile adored her face as she cooked, standing on bare feet against the coarse wooden floor.

A pleasant aroma filled the entire house, emitting from the kitchen and ended at the door step. She made sure to make this meal extra special and tasty for her hero who would be home soon.

It had been a few week since all that business with calamity Ganon ended. Ever since then, she and Link had settle down in his home at Hateno village. They had decided to relax for a while after all the hardships they faced, before beginning their quest to rebuild hyrule. The house was renovated for their joint accommodation. A kitchen was built and a slight extension to the second floor, enough for a queen sized bed.

A bed they both shared and more often than not, spent half-nights making passionate love to one another. Her cheeks tinged light pink as she thought of her beloved coming back, after a whole day of being separated. Hoping to be appreciated for going thought all the trouble of making gourmet food for him and hoping that he would take her to bed, like he had done so about a dozen times before.

"All done!" she cheerfully exclaimed, dripping a empty ladle in the pot. only to pull it back up after it was filled with creamy meat soup. She gently blew on the warm liquid, to cool it down before taking a sip as the grin on her face widened.

It was good, very good. No surprise considering how she had gained a great talent in cooking. Even when she was initially unversed in this aspect. But her knowledge and wits soon tuned her into a higher than average chief and she was happy to share her new found skill with her lover. Making his food for him even when he insisted her not to.

With a quiet huff she picked up the pot by the handles on each side, thick oven mitts covering her hands to prevent burning. Zelda turned around and carried the large pot towards the dinning room. She walked passed the doorless wooden frame that replaced the three weapon holders. It was the entrance to the kitchen.

The princess quickly made her way to the square table in the middle of the room and carefully placed the pot in the center of it. There was a empty bowl and a plate full of warm poultry curry, on two sides of the table with utensils to eat them with. There was also a couple of lit candles there between the two sides where the food was kept, along with a vase containing a bouquet of various flowers. It gave the surroundings a romantic glow.

Standing up straight, with her hands on her hips. Zelda happily admired her work. "Hehe I can't wait to see the look on Link's face when finally comes back!" the princess thought gleefully, as she turned her attention to a wall clock in front her. "Well I won't have to wait long. He should be here, any moment now..."

With that she pulled back one of the chairs and promptly slumped down on it, in a very unladylike fashion. Zelda was feeling a bit tired from all the cooking all day. But something told her that her significant other was more exhausted as he had been traveling the whole time.

"I wonder where he went off to, for so long and so suddenly…" she wondered with a sight of relief, as she began to contemplate about her dear hero. "Now that I think of it, he has been acting a bit strange lately."

She remembered the events of this very morning. She woke up alone in bed with Link no longer there, Only a note left in his place. Through the note, he told her that he had some errands to run somewhere far away and would return late evening. It unsettled her more than a bit. It wasn't like him to walk away like this. Giving her nothing but a cryptic answer as an explanation.

Its was also very unusual for him to leave her alone , after everything they went through and the relationship they had built up. That wasn't all the rather strange behavior Link had been exhibiting for the past few days. He was more distracted than usual, staring off into the distance pondering something intensely every so often. he was even acting a bit nervous and distant around her. Despite the fact that they were practically husband and wife now!

The princess let out a tired sigh just by thinking about her lover. "Oh Link, where are you? Just tell me what is wrong?" she asked to the one she loved the most, the one who was absent...

It seemed like her wished had been filled. Only a few minutes later, someone started to knock at the front door of the house. Abruptly feeling much more ecstatic, Zelda stood up and ran to the entrance, hoping that her hero has returned. She opened the door and much to her delight, in front of her stood Link wearing his Champion's cloths.

With any warning or word she immediately embraced him, wrapping her arms around him and burring her face in his chest as he became taller since a month ago. He was a bit surprised by this, but recovered quickly, yet he still looked like he was nervous...

"Link, you're back! I missed you so much" she exclaimed with happiness in her voice, squeezing him tight.

"I had work to do far away and it took a while to get home." he replied apologetically and rubbed her back. "I'm Sorry, I made you worr-"

He was cut off when she pulled back a bit, only to kiss him on the lips. This kiss was short, sweet and tongueless but pleasant nonetheless. But he was caught by her action and was unable to respond before she separated her lips from his.

"There is no need to apologize, my love. I know you wouldn't go away for any trivial matter and at least you had the curtsy to leave a note. " she said grinning at him reassuringly. " For now I'm just glad you made it back home, safe and sound"

Her beloved nodded simply in response and averted his gaze from her, but not before she caught of uncertainty and shyness in his sapphire eyes. This made her jovial and happy mood falter. He looked troubled, even more so than the last few days.

"Link, are you alright..." she asked with a concerned expressing dressing her face as she reached out at stroke his cheek and directing his attention towards herself. "I know you well enough to know something is wrong..."

She trailed off as another small smile appeared on her face. A sympathetic plea as she reached out to tenderly hold his hand. "You can tell me anything, I will help you anyway I can.

He let out a tied sight and nobbled dismissively. "It's Okay. I'm just feeling a bit tired now" He said letting go of her hand, pulled away from their embrace and enter the house. Leaving his lover standing there alone, looking silently at the ground as the small frown on her face reappeared.

With a heart that was slowly getting heavier, she closed the door with an abrupt "thud' sound that momentarily filled the air 'thud'. She turned around to see that Link had already taken his seat at the table. The expression on his face unreadable as motioned her to join in as well.

His princess quietly obeyed, the creeping heartache slowly consuming her as she made her way back to the table. As she walked thoughts of his abnormal behaviors started to conger up in the recesses of her mind, mainly numerous questions and the feeling of confusion mixed with dread.

Soon enough, However she had reached her destination and sat down on the chair opposite to him, facing him directly as they were about to begin their meal. Zelda tried to smiled widely again only to end up with a small grin on her face.

"I made today's supper extra special, since you were away." She said forcing cheerfulness into her voice, even when most happy feelings had left her some time ago. "Do you like it?"

"Yes I do" he replied rather drearily, acting more formal than he normally was. "Thank you"

Now that shocked her more than a little bit. Link had somewhat ravenous appetite. Thus would be ecstatic to see her cooking and compliment her before eating. He would even be grateful even been her cooking wasn't good or just bad sometimes like when she was learning. Her homemade food would always put a big smile on his face. But now...

Now he still looked thoughtful and solemn. Like something very distressing or unpleasant was going through his mind. That tensed attitude remained as they began to have their dinner. He ate slowly, completely different from usual and he would also zone out occasionally, staring blankly at his food. Over his apprehension zelda did ask him if everything was alright and the only answer she ever got was "No"

It wasn't romantic to say the least and the princess of hyrule hated it. She hated it almost as much as calamity Ganon. The awkward silence that reigned for far too long. The utter lack of her beloved's usual jovial carefree personality and the many conversations the couple had during supper. How he was so tensed, worried and ultimately unhappy. There was obviously something bothering him and it was serious.

So half way through their meal, she felt compelled to voice her concern.

"Link I can't take this!" she called out to him forcefully standing up. This did startled Link who had dropped his spoon in surprise. He stared up at her as the expression on her face quickly changed from irritated to soft and somber.

"Your not alright" she said, her voice now match the look on her face perfectly. "There is something troubling you and I can tell it's causing alot of distress. I know you don't want me to drag me into this. But..."

She trailed off as she walked toward him, gently holding his hand which was on the table. Never losing eye contact with him as a small pleading smile reappeared on her face.

"We are together Link. Your problem is my problem. You can share anything you want with me, I'm sure that together nothing will ever do us any harm."

All this time he had simply stared up at her and took in every word. After a few seconds though he let out a sight and stood up not letting go of his princess's hand.

"Zelda I'm sorry. I truly am. But I didn't want to say anything because... " He said dreariness in his voice, mixied with solemn regret. "After what i say next, might ruin what we have built together so far."

She stood at attention and listen to him carefully. It made sense why he was acting the way he was. But he really had nothing to worry about.

"Link I love you and nothing will ever change" she replied gazing deep into his eyes as she spoke much like before. "So just tell me what you have to say, because it will do only damage our relationship further."

In response he nodded and fully understood what she meant. So he shoved one of his hands into his pocket, other still holding on to zelda and walked over to the open space in front of the table. The gaze of his princess still following him as they still stood face to face. She was a bit surprised when he saw the sudden change in positioning. She also noticed the bulge in his pants the shape of a fist. He was obviously gripping something, But what?

Realization only kicked in when he knelt down before her on one knee. Her eyes went wide slowly getting a good idea about what he was going to do. her free hand covering her mouth in preparation.

And indeed her assumptions were correction when he took his hand and extended it out to her. He was holding a beautiful ring made of gold and adored with a single diamond. His directed up to her as he spoke.

"Zelda Bosphoramus Hyrule, will you marry me ?"