Kiri: It's a lot of fun making the characters seem as lifelike as possible while still retaining their personalities and lives from the games. I only hope they don't eventually seem out of character o_O But yeah, I'm glad you liked the chapter!

Medli: To be honest, I'm actually curious as to how I'll be writing this out too! But I do have a few ideas which I'll eventually be incorporating in the story. Thank you for the review!

As always, I do not own Legend of Zelda or its wonderful characters and storyline. And here's chapter 2!

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Sheik laughed as Midna inched the pizza slice toward Link's mouth, and failed miserably, narrowly coating his jaw in tomato sauce. "Come on Link, you can't be full with just one!" She scowled, exasperated with his stubbornness and trying to laugh. Link's lips quirked up slightly, and the two could see that he was playing as well. He huffed mock-frustratedly, "Alright Mom, I'll eat one more. By the way, how's Zant?" At this, Midna's jovial face receded somewhat.

"He's alright, still being a little difficult," she said quietly. The Twili girl's boyfriend, like most, had seemed like the typical soulmate when she met him. Flowers, sweet words, and "cute couple stuff" had gradually turned to harshness and borderline abuse. She had loved him in the past, but now she knew they were just together until Midna found alternate living arrangements. Zelda, her best friend, was helping her find apartments in the nice places of Ordon City. Midna's part-time job and Hyrule University's scholarships were the reasons she could pay for school and still afford her own place. "Zelda found a really great apartment for me near Ordon Ranch. It's not far from here or University!" She smiled, genuinely happy about this arrangement.

"That's great Midna," Sheik said, "I'm glad you're not letting Zant get to you anymore." She nodded, looking down and checking her watch. Her eyes widened, "I have to get to work! Sorry to bail out like this!" The redhead grabbed her purse and dashed out of the room, slamming the door in the process. Link gaped after her, startled by her rapid getaway. "Was it something I said?" He asked reluctantly. Sheik shook his head, "She's just going through a lot right now, like you," he smiled warmly. He'd always had a talent for attracting the most loyal, yet somewhat abnormal people.

He looked at Link beside him, who was staring at the forgotten pizza slice on his paper plate. "Well, I am a little hungry after just one," he said, lifting the plate and taking a large bite. He grinned at Sheik through a disgusting mouthful of food, "I love Telma's pizza!"

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"So I think we should visit Lake Hylia for break," Zelda said matter-of-factly as she chomped on her whole wheat sandwich on the steps of the university library. Sheik sat next to her eating his own sandwich, not as healthy as Zelda's but still filling. He nodded thoughtfully, lifting a bottle of chocolate Lon-Lon milk to his lips. "It'll be good for Link to get some fresh air. Even though I know you just want to see Ralis," he added with a smile. The elbow in his ribs was so worth the expression on Zelda's face. "Not true! I do care about Link!" He laughed, "I'm just kidding Zelda!" His mouth curved up, "But he is kind of cute, isn't he?"
Zelda blushed. Ralis was the son of Mayor Rutela in Zora City, which encompassed Lake Hylia and Zora River all the way to the actual city north of the lake. Zoras were universally admired for their bluish skin and bright, shocking eyes. "Prince Ralis," as he was nicknamed by a vast majority of the female population, was especially gifted with the highlights of Zora features. It was no wonder that Zelda, and secretly Sheik, wanted to see the green-eyed boy again. And they would since he and Zelda were friends, being the children of city leaders who frequently met during the famed Hyrulian Councils every now and then.
The two stood up from the wide, stone steps and walked toward the mathematics building. Though Zelda did not require the class for her major, she had wanted to further her skills outside her realm of interest and also to have at least one class with Sheik. For the latter, however, the advanced mathematics class was required, and much to his joy, was being used very much in his current job. They walked through the somber halls and into the large classroom where several students were already seated, choosing two seats near the window.
"Hey Zelda," a girlish voice sounded from her right. Zelda fought the stab of irritation at the girl sitting next to her. Ruto, the girl who dated Link for a while before promptly ditching him at the onset of his condition, actually had the nerve to talk so conversationally to her. Link had raved that Ruto was his "betrothed," but could not marry him as she was a Sage of the Water Temple and had to fulfill her duties. Nevertheless, Zelda had never forgiven the Zora for her selfishness. She forced a smile to her face, "Hi Ruto."
"How's Link?" Right...as if she actually cared.
"Fine, he's getting better," Zelda gritted out.
"That's not what I heard."

Zelda almost slammed her books on her desk if not for the professor who just walked in. Her icy blue eyes flicked away from the obnoxious girl at the teacher who began rambling something or other about a "Laplace Reform." This class was already moving at a ridiculously fast pace and if she didn't pay attention she would certainly regret it later. Her hand sought out a pen and began scribbling frantically in a notebook. She felt a hand lightly touch her shoulder from behind and turned around to meet the soft, crimson gaze of her friend. It's alright, ignore her, his eyes seemed to say. She smiled softly and resumed her note-taking.

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Link was reading on the sofa when Sheik returned from work that evening. They exchanged hellos before the Sheikah disappeared into the bathroom for his bath after the long day. Sheik glanced at his reflection in the small bathroom. His tired, red eyes were partially hidden by blonde bangs that refused to move out of the way no matter what he tried. Stripping down, he tossed his clothes into the hamper and turned on the hot water. He closed his eyes, feeling the steamy water cascade down his lithe body. His thoughts drifted to the boy lounging on his sofa in the other room. Link preferred showering in the mornings, as he rarely stepped out of the apartment. Did he think about Sheik? Did he think of...kissing him? Touching him?

Sheik looked down, great. His member was proudly erect, filling with an angry red color. He sighed, now he had this to take care of. Grasping himself in his wet hand, he leaned on the tiled wall in front of him and began thrusting his hand back and forth, back and forth. Faster and faster, his breaths became heavy. He imagined Link below him, hot and sweaty and squirming while his hands ran down the ex-patient's thighs. Link would be breathing heavily, moaning his name. Not Ruto's. Then Sheik would take him, fully envelop himself in Link's warm cavern. What if it wasn't warm? Sheik shook his head. It would definitely be warm and wanting to suck him further into that beautiful body. Suddenly, his breath caught as he watched ribbons of white erupt from his own body.

It flowed over his hands, running down his legs. Still panting, he finished scrubbing himself with soap and rinsing his hair with shampoo. He scrubbed intensely, attempting to rid himself of those thoughts. He would not take advantage of an ill mind. He would wait for Link to come to him on his own. He tightly shut off the water, already missing the warmth, and wrapped a towel around his midsection before stepping out of the bathroom into the hall.

He reappeared from his bedroom clad in a blue "Fyer's Cannons" T-shirt and black loose-fitting sweatpants. His job did give out free T-shirts to its employees. He walked into the living room to see Link still sprawled on the sofa, reading...was that his old Psychology textbook? "Link?" His voice broke the other blonde's attention. Link looked up and followed the other blonde's gaze at the book in his hands and let out a soft chuckle, "I guess I still miss school," he said quietly.

"You can take online classes you know, to finish your degree." Sheik tried. Link looked up, a bit surprised. "You think they'll let me? Even if..." he trailed off. Sheik nodded firmly, "Why wouldn't they?" He sat down beside Link, "If you're not comfortable with it, you don't have to physically go to the university. You can finish your classes...here," he motioned to the computer sitting a few feet away. Link's eyes lit up, and he grinned joyously, "I'll do it! I'll send in my application tonight and I'll have a degree like you and Zelda!" He let out a strange noise like something between a laugh and a cackle and threw his arms around Sheik. "Thanks Sheik," he mumbled into the Sheikah's neck, "for being such a great friend."

Sheik moved his arms to return Link's embrace, trying to fight the heat radiating from his neck. "It's my pleasure Link." He felt the arms loosening from his body as Link stood up and stretched his arms. "What's for dinner? I'm starving!" Sheik laughed, "When aren't you hungry?"

"Hey, I'm a growing boy," Link retorted, disappearing into the kitchen. Sheik heard the sound of the fridge opening. "Can we have pasta?" Link reappeared, holding a box of noodles and a jar of tomato sauce. Sheik nodded, "I'll cut some vegetables to eat with it." Fifteen minutes later, they were both slurping the noodles at the wooden table like their lives depended on it. Taking a big gulp of the lemonade by his plate, Link spotted his friend's shirt and frowned. "You work for Fyer's Cannons? I thought that place was all the way by the lake!" Sheik finished swallowing his own lemonade, "Yes, but there are several branches all over Hyrule because Fyer produces many different types of weaponry. I deal with cannon production at a company here in Ordon, predicting the projectile trajectories of different kinds of cannons. There are more kinds than the ones you usually see on television."

Link nodded thoughtfully, "so do you actually get to work with cannons?" Sheik shook his head, "I work with the theoretical calculations part. I've seen cannons being tested but I've never directly worked with one." Link's tone turned cheeky, "Are the results close to what you predict?" Sheik chuckled, "Most of the time yes, but sometimes we can't always have ideal situations so we have to factor those in as well."

And they continued this conversation well into the night, even as Sheik helped Link submit his online classes application. At about ten o'clock, Link finally clicked the submit button, allowing his application to be reviewed by the Hyrule University board. He slumped back on the chair, "Thanks for helping me write this Sheik," he said gratefully, "I couldn't have built up to courage to actually send this without you." Sheik shook his head, "No Link, you're more courageous than you think. I was just guiding you," he looked at his hands, it was just like the role of Sheik in Link's...visions. He was careful to not think "hallucinations," Link did not hallucinate. The Sheikah cleared his throat awkwardly.
"Link, Zelda and I were thinking of taking you to Lake Hylia for spring break. Do you want to go?"
"Yeah!" The blinding grin was back on his face, "Are we going swimming too?" Sheik nodded, "And we'll get to see Ralis, remember him?" Link laughed, "Of course I remember him! He was at Telma's bar, right? Really sick though...I'm glad we could take him to Kakariko City in time to see Dr. Renado."
"Yes, that was last year, wasn't it?" Sheik said thoughtfully.
Link looked back at the computer, his eyes still shining. Sheik wanted him to stay like this forever, happy and carefree, just like how Link was before. He wanted to give Link whatever the blue-eyed boy desired, within his limits of course. The trip to Lake Hylia would help Link interact with a new environment and more people. Link could only look at the same walls of Sheik's apartment for so long.

He turned back to look at Sheik, as if seeing him for the first time. Their faces were close from sitting so near. What is he looking at? Sheik thought, worrying there was something revolting on his face. More worryingly, Link's hand moved of its own accord to rest on Sheik's exposed forearm, sending an electric tingle through both of their bodies. Link's skin was warm and slightly pulsing with hot blood roaring beneath it. Sheik couldn't look away from the boy's cerulean eyes, which were staring back into his with great intensity.

Link's fingers were moving along his arm, feather-light touches creating goosebumps on the skin. They were breathing heavily now, and Link was inching closer, their face almost touching. Sheik could see the next move in slow motion, like a glass of water falling, falling mid-air and shattering to a million pieces on the tiled ground. He wasn't sure if it was instinct, when his mouth somehow landed on Link's, and Link's mouth opened to let him in.

All Sheik could do was stay still as Link's mouth ravaged his own, the blue-eyed boy moving his hands up Sheik's chest. In one swooping moment, Link's scorching tongue was in his mouth and Sheik was in the clouds.

When he could finally find the brainpower to move his arms, he hesitantly wrapped them around Link's midsection, his mind soaring as Link began kissing him with the ferocity of the desert winds. Their mouths were completely melded, but they weren't close enough! Sheik tugged Link toward his body and groaned as their bodies made contact. His brain was whirring faster, a slight tugging at his chest. Not enough air!

They broke apart suddenly, cursing their need to breathe. Their breaths were ragged, but their eyes never left each other. Link was the first to break the silence, he let out a breathy laugh, and Sheik couldn't help but return it. They laughed harder, and Link threw himself on Sheik, hugging him tightly. Sheik almost toppled back as Link's weight crashed into him. "I've been wanting to do that for a long time," Link said softly.

"How long?" Sheik dared to ask. Link smiled, "Since seeing how happy you were when Lake Hylia was filled up again."

Sheik's heart dropped.
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