Link walked in with Paya, kneeling before Impa, as both a show of respect to his old friend and ally, and as a way of making eye contact without looking downward. The old Sheikah chieftain waved her hand and spoke. "Now, now. We know each other well enough where you don't have to bow every time. I appreciate your manners though, my old friend." Link nodded and stood up, stretching a little as he did so. Paya caught herself peeking a bit, but tried to catch herself. It was rude of her to stare at such a distinguished guest and family friend, even after knowing him for months. She blushed a bit and hid her face. Link, while not a totally bombastic fellow, still noticed this from the corner of his eye before focusing back on Impa. He would bring that up to Paya later.

"What brings you here to Kakariko. I take it that this must do with yours and the princess' plans of reconstruction?" She asked before noticing that Zelda herself was noticeably absent. No, this was more of a personal visit and the wizened old woman could see this was an entirely different affair. She was not without her sense of humor, though it was slightly different from her sister's. So, she laughed loudly. "Oh, I see. You came to see my granddaughter's birthmark!" Paya was blushing before, but now the blood drained from her face before returning in full, tomato red splendor. "G-GRANDMOTHER! I…Th…THAT IS MOST INAPPROPRIATE!" Link himself blushed and shifted his eyes about. It flustered him as well. Still, he knew Impa too well, having worked with her when she was much younger and less frail." …I-I take it that's permission?" He said with a sheepish smile before turning to face Paya and wink with a sort of awkward but purposeful flirtation. She was completely red now, closing her eyes and denying profusely. Link stopped it right there as he didn't want to make this lovely girl uncomfortable. In truth though, she really wouldn't mind showing him. In fact, maybe not necessarily today, but she really did want to show him, if she got to see his glistening abs first. What was she thinking? This was rude of her. Even if she had fallen for the young Hylian man, she was a blushing embarrassed mess and would rather this conversation stop. AT least in front of her grandmother. She might be willing to pick it back up later in private, if she could work up the nerve.

Link and Paya excused themselves and went up to Paya's room. Impa took a nap with a smile on her face. The two sat together on Paya's bed, silently at first, not really knowing who should speak first or what they should say. Finally, Link spoke. "Sorry if I made you uncomfortable by the way. I was just joking around with Impa, but I won't bring up stuff like that if it weirds you out." She found herself getting lost in his eyes as he spoke to her. Goddess, why was he so kind, and charming and gorgeous? Part of her just wanted to hide and curl up in a big awkward ball of emotions, but she was still entranced by this young man, who was technically over 100 years in age. She was screaming in her head to not keep gazing into his eyes. She was probably being rude and peculiar and no matter how smitten she was, she wasn't sure he felt the same, or if she would mess things up somehow. Besides the platonic variety from family members, she had never been kissed before.

Here she was in front of this courageous man who had probably loved and lost before she was even born. Her heart was beating frantically in her chest and she kind of hoped it would just stop and save her the embarrassment. She snapped out of it when Link looked at her inquisitively. "…Is everything alright? Are you ok?" He was genuinely concerned. She could tell somehow through her anxiety upon realizing she was gazing into his deep blue eyes. "N-no. It's fine. I'm sorry. She averted her gaze. She was about ready to just crawl into bed and just pretend she hadn't stared at him for several minutes. Before she could get lost in thought again, his hand found hers and gently gripped it. She looked at him again and he smiled softly. "I guess we're both apologizing when we don't need to then." Their eyes met and this time, the gazing was mutual. Paya didn't know whether to feel embarrassed and awkward or incredibly relieved that at least her behavior wasn't being met negatively. "um…." It was Link's turn to avert his eyes now, mumbling as he did so. "Come again, Mas…." She caught herself. Come again, Link?" Paya cocked her head slightly to the left to hear what he had said. He looked upon her again. "I said you have beautiful eyes."

And with that, Paya was dead. Her heart had exploded from beating so fast. She could not take anymore. She tried regaining her composure before she either ran away o curl up in a ball to gush (Her ancestors were probably rolling their eyes in their graves right now) or blurt out something she would regret. "Thank you, Link. I could get lost in yours…I love you." Like that. Exactly like that. Once again, Paya screamed at herself internally. Link seemed taken aback a bit, but he wasn't surprised. It was obvious how she felt., even if he hadn't sneaked a peek at her diary. "I know." She probably shouldn't have been surprised as, in retrospect, she was about as subtle with her feelings for the hero as a Goron ballerina. Still, she gasped a little and their eyes locked once more. This time however, it was followed by their lips, Link closed in and kissed her softly and sweetly. "I love you too."

She was stunned. Plain and simple: by his warmth, his kiss, his words, and what she did next. After a moment of recovery that seemed like eons on a cloud of pure bliss, she lunged into his arms and kissed him a bit deeper. She didn't know what came over her and she pulled away before apologizing again. "Oh Goddesses, I'm so sorry. I…I don't know what came over me." She felt out of character. She wasn't exactly this forthcoming. But everything just overwhelmed her and she just went for it. Link grinned. "I don't know where that came from either…. but I kind of hope it comes back. Gaining some confidence from this, Paya, finally took the plunge. "I-if you say so." She said with pink in her cheeks before. She kissed him sweetly and lovingly, humming happily before breaking the kiss to bury her head in his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her forehead. "Looks like I'm staying the night." Paya was starting to get comfortable quite quicker than expected and was falling asleep, but she insisted on not being a bother. "Are…Are you sure? What about my grandmother?" Link moaned happily. "We'll worry about that in the morning. I doubt she'll care.". That was good enough for her and she drifted off to sleep. "Good night, Master Link." He let it slide because she was tired. He gave her a peck on the cheek. "Good night, Mistress Paya."