A/N: So, I'm doing this first chapter for LinkXZelda100's C2. We're doing this little group story thingy! It took me awhile, so I'm sorry LxZ and Moogle! (You're the only two people I really know of that are also doing this XD) So, anyway, I hope this chapter turns out okay and everyone enjoys it. :D For now the raing is G...or whatever (K?) Dunno, but if someone else writes something that deserves a higher rating, they'll probably change the rating! Yay, ok, I'm done.
Disclaimer: I do not own The Legend of Zelda or any of its characters.
I'd Love to Love You
Chapter 1: I Can't Get Her off of My Mind
It was, what seemed to be, another gloomy day. In fact, the last few days had seemed to be that way, for a reason that I couldn't figure out. I thought that going to see Malon would raise my spirits, but it only diminished what spirit I had left. Even today, I was on my way to see Malon, in hope that she would help remove this veil of depression that covered my mind, but things just didn't seem the same between us as they had been when we were first seeing each other. It made me feel guilty-seeing Malon when I felt so little for her now. I had to fake smiles at her and forget the hello and goodbye kisses. But I felt as if I didn't have Malon as something to hold onto, I'd have nothing at all.
Things hadn't always been this way. I once loved Malon with all my heart, but then I met a girl who rocked my world.
She was amazing.
Her voice was soft and cute when she spoke to me, and her pale cheeks always flushed when I teased her. She had the most beautiful ocean blue eyes that told me what she was feeling, but hid what she was thinking. Whenever someone talked to her, her long slender fingers played with her golden blonde locks of hair. There were so many little things I had seen about her. And I wanted to know more.
I mentally scolded myself for thinking of the girl so much, but she was all I could think about. I had finally accepted the fact that I didn't just like her; I loved her. That fact hurt slightly, and that's why, before, I hadn't accepted the truth. I had wanted to believe I would love Malon forever. That I would only see Malon through my love driven eyes. Sadly, that wasn't the case, and I fell out of love with Malon. It sounds foolish, I know, but if someone only knew this girl and saw her as I did, they would understand.
My head began to ache slightly and I squinted harder through the blowing wind. I could see Lon Lon Ranch growing nearer, but it only caused me to think more about what I was to do. Really, I needed to stay with Malon. The girl I loved most was impossible to reach. I would never have a chance with her.
I returned to paying attention to riding Epona, a gift I had received from Malon. In the mare's dark eyes I could see the reflection of the downcast sky above our heads. I looked to the sky to see the clouds, and just as I did, I felt drops of rain begin to fall on my face. They were cold as they pelted down on my face like icy daggers, and they only fell harder and stronger as I continued. Luckily, I was right outside of Lon Lon Ranch.
Epona sped up as I pulled on her reigns and we entered into the ranch quickly. I was beginning to shiver as Epona slowed when we reached the barn, and I quickly dismounted her. She looked over at me, and for a split second I thought that I saw hurt in her eyes, but she looked away quickly. It was too cold for us both to be standing around outside, so I lead the brown mare into the barn and made my way towards Malon's house.
I knocked on the wooden door to Malon's house, hoping she would answer soon. I was drenched. Freezing cold rain was dripping down my hair and my face. My hands felt numb, and every time the wind blew, I thought I was going to turn into an icicle. Finally, Malon opened the door. I was met by her jovial smile, and a warm gust of air blew from the house and onto me, warming me for a brief second.
"What a pleasant surprise!" Malon exclaimed, grabbing my hand and leading me inside. "You're drenched though! Dad, please get Link a towel!"
I plastered on the best smile that I could and thanked Malon. She smiled at me and took my hands in her soft small ones. I knew what was coming next. Malon's eyes began to close and I lowered my head towards hers. Her lips fell on mine, and I made the kiss quick. The kiss felt emotionless on my side, and I thought about telling Malon how I really felt. My mind went back to the thought of having nothing left and I just couldn't muster up the strength to tell her.
I heard Talon clomping down the steps, then he made a turn and I saw him with a large blue towel in his hands. "Link, it's great to see you!" Talon draped the blue towel over my shoulders. He then whispered softly to me, "Malon has a special guest over who's not in the best of spirits. Maybe you can cheer her up. You're always such a nice young fellow." Talon winked at me and then made his way back upstairs, probably to sleep.
Malon linked arms with me, but I was too curious as to who Malon's guest was than to paying attention to her. My eyes looked across the room. My heart almost stopped beating when I saw their guest. It was Zelda who sat at their table. Her small hands were grasping onto a cup of hot tea, but what made me hold my breath was the fact that her beautiful eyes were staring right into mine.
She was crying. Why did she have to be crying? That was my weakness, and I didn't know if I would be able to keep myself together. Zelda turned away from me quickly, and I swallowed hard. The girl I loved so much was sitting right in front of me. My mouth felt dry, like I had a mouth full of sand.
I tried to speak normally to Malon, "What's Zelda doing here?" I hoped she didn't hear the excitement in my voice; I hoped she didn't see the yearning hidden behind my eyes.
Malon turned to me and whispered, "She's having guy problems. She like some taken guy and she even thinks that he might like her, but she doesn't know what to do about it. Even princesses have problems with guys I guess."
My mind began to wonder at Malon's words; Did Zelda like me? It was a possibility. It wasn't likely, but it was possible. I could feel an almost anxious joy begin to bubble up inside of me. Then, as I began to smile, I quickly stopped. Smiling wasn't a good thing right now. It could lead to too many questions which, in the end, would conclude to the discovery of my love for Zelda.
I had to be more careful.
Malon invited me to the table, and I shakily made my way there after tripping over my own feet twice and hitting my thigh on the corner of the table.
Both Zelda and Malon laughed at my clumsiness and I blushed. I didn't blush because I had embarrassed myself. Little things like that didn't bother me. I blushed because I was as nervous as all get out. Zelda was watching me make a fool out of myself; she probably thought I was mentally ill. It did get her to smile though, and as long as she was smiling, I could feel happy.
Zelda's voice interrupted my thoughts. She talked casually to Malon, who replied and they soon were in a deep conversation. I began to fear that Zelda would say something to me and I would have to answer back without saying something stupid or blurting out that I loved her. I tried just to stay out of their conversation and think about some way that I could tell Malon easily that I loved Zelda and tell Zelda that I loved her.
Oh, Goddesses, I wasn't going to last very long with my little secret. Someone was going to find out and then someone would get hurt; I could just tell. How long would I really last? How much time would I have before destiny took things into its own hands. There were so many questions and I still hadn't answered one.
A/N: So, yep, that's the first chapter. What will happen with Malon? Link? Zelda? Who knows, cause I'm not writing the next chapter. :P Someone else is. Muwahahahaha! Well, I hope you enjoyed that. Please tell us what you thought. :D
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