The hangover hit like a train, utterly destroying Link's mind the moment he opened his eyes.
Finding himself in his bed within the confines of the college dorm, Link closed his eyes and emitted a silent sigh.
"Late night, huh?" Groose joked, sitting on his lofted bed across the tiny room.
His eyes still closed, Link signed, How did you get back?
"The girl Tetra was hitting on turned out to not be a lesbian," Groose said. The language he'd chosen to take in college was sign language, and Link was perfect practice for him. "So she drove us home. We looked for you, but I ended up remembering about your text after an hour."
Too bad, Link replied, his arm and fingers making lazy motions. If he were less hungover, he might've cared.
"So?" Groose prompted, leaning forward.
Link blinked, and turned his head towards Groose with a puzzled expression.
Nearly slapping his hand to his forehead in disbelief, Groose explained, "How was your night with the lady!"
The blonde flashed his friend a thumbs up. Proceeding to sign quickly, Link gave a rough explanation of the evening.
"Woah, woah, slow down," Groose said, waving his arms. "It looked like you said something about a hamster there."
Rolling his eyes, Link finally sat up in his bed. Moving slowly, he said, We went to Darunia's and had dinner.
"That's my boy!" Groose cheered. "Even drunk off his ass, Link still manages to woo the ladies!"
Link blushed, and turned away. Groose continued to ask, "You going to see her again?"
Glancing at his nightstand, the college student picked up the small white piece of paper that hadn't been there according to his memory. Sure enough, it was a note from his companion from the night before.
-Link
I had fun last night. You fell asleep near the end, but I guess that's the college backlash. Though you do look cute sleeping.
I wrote my number at the bottom. I'd love to meet up again.
-Cia
P.S. You don't want to know how I got you into your room.
Wordlessly, Link passed the note to Groose who undoubtedly was going to ask to see it within the next ten seconds. The red head looked it over, and flashed Link one of his signature smiles.
"Dude, this is great! When are you going to call her?" he asked.
Silently laughing, Link signed, When this hangover goes away.
"True that," Groose replied sagely.
Link lay back onto his bed, eternally grateful for the lack of classes for the day. Groose had made the right choice in days to pick for the excursion.
"Yo, Link," Groos said, his tone apprehensive. "I don't suppose you'd mind if I tried to hook up with Zelda, would you?"
The blonde shrugged, I don't care. I never have.
"Liar. You've always had your eyes on her."
Link shook his head,
"Did to!"
Link shook his head again.
Riiiiiiiiiing!
Cia glanced up, stopping mid stroke. Setting her brush down and wiping her hands off, she scooped up her phone.
Riiiiiiiiiing!
Sliding the screen to the right, Cia answered the phone with, "Hello?"
"Hey!" said the unfamiliar voice.
Frowning, Cia asked, "Who is this?"
"This is Link!" said the man. "Or at least, I'm speaking for him. He didn't know if your phone could text."
Cia's eyes widened. She should have mentioned that in her note. "Tell him I'm sorry, and my phone does receive texts."
"You hear that, Link? She's your kind of girl," the man called out on his end.
"May I ask who I'm speaking to?" the artist asked, leaning back in her chair and staring out the apartment window.
"The name is Groose, and I am the reason for Link being at the club last night. So you can shower me with thanks—ow!" Groose exclaimed from something on his end. He muttered something, no doubt to Link, and then, "Lover boy here wants to know if you're available today."
"I am," Cia responded, pleased. "I'll text him the details."
"You sure you don't want to hear my voice any—"
Cia hung up. She proceeded to text a quick message to Link.
Want to come over to my place? I've got something in mind.
Author Note: Just a quick update before I gallivant off on a band trip.
This fic sure is getting more attention than I expected. And you know, if you guys were to review more, I could be inclined to make this story longer than it is planned to be. As opposed to a 4-5 chapter one, you could get an 8-10.
