Midna POV
The barrier was gone. I did it. I don't know how, because this magic is so new to me. Well, we can now go save Zelda and all of those Zant hurt. I feel so weak. The magic I used drained me emotionally and physically. I could feel myself falling, preparing to hit the ground...My mind darkens...
Link POV
I could see the yellow haze surrounding the castle vanish and then Midna falling from almost the top of the battlement*. My heart leapt and I ran to catch her. She falls lightly in my arms, weighing next to nothing. I hold her close as she stirs and her golden ruby eyes open slowly. I hope she couldn't feel my heart jump into my throat as I smile to her. The rain falls on our faces as our eyes meet.
Midna POV
I take a deep breath and open my eyes to see where I landed, what hurts. I open my eyes and find myself staring into crystal blue. Oh, I groan inwardly, his eyes. I feel so safe; he caught me. I wish he would hold me closer; I can barely spell the warm, musky scent coming off his skin. Oh he looks, smells and sounds so good...
"I'm ok."
"I know. That's quite a lot of power, whatever it is, and it certainly did the trick." I could hear him chuckle. His guard is down, I take my chance now.
Link POV
I'm glad she's ok, gladder than I let on. But...what? She wraps her small arms around me and kisses me. I pull her in closer and kiss back. Imagine me, a simple farm hand, kissing a Twili princess. She looks so tired. I lean against a tree and we both fall asleep.
Midna POV
I wake up slowly. I feel like Im moving and, oh, does my head pound. I try to stretch and clear my head. I remember when I am- Link's arms. I'm not actually moving, its just his breathing moving me up and down with every breath. I lay down against his sleeping form again. I notice the pounding return. But it doesn't sound the same, like a thumping softly. Oh, my head's fine; I am hearing Link's heart beating. I press my cheek against his chest and listen to its gentle beating. He's so strong, yet so fragile and human. I..
"I love you."
Link POV
I hear her say it. does she mean it" My heart slammed against my ribs, against her ear. She knows that I am awake, or at least semi- conscious. She looks up at me and presses her hand against my chest. I cover her hand with mine and hold it against my heart.
"I love you, too." I could hear the gasp as I lean in to kiss her.
Midna POV
He kissed me? A monster like me? And he loves me? I can't help but stare into his sapphire eyes. He smiles and holds me softly.
"Why do you care for a monster like me?" He whispers softly in my ear.
"Because..because my heart aches for you. Because I can't deny it. I-" I have never seen him at such a loss for words, or saying that much at one time "I love you, I just do."
He smiles softly. I float in front of him and trace his beautiful face with my fingers. His skin is so warm, so unbelievably soft. I wrap my arms around him again and can feel the toned body of the Chosen Hero, under his tunic. He is so warm, I never noticed how cold it is before. I curled against him more so.
But there was a world to save...
(*a battlement is the turrent on a castle)