I feel an embarrassed blush creep onto my cheeks and I bow my head saying, "My apologies. I didn't see you there." I look back up at the golden haired teen in front of me. I was walking through town and accidentally bumped into her. The girl breathes a sigh and says, "You should watch where you're walking. Who are you anyways? I've never seen you before." I giggle and reply, "Well, that's probably because I'm kinda new in town. I come from the forest. My friend Link talked a lot about this place before he left. There was a girl she said that she considered a close friend so I came to meet her. She said her name was… Princess Zelda… Yeah that's right Princess Zelda… No wait her name is Zelda, but she's a Princess."
I giggle and ask, "Do you know where I can find her?" The girl looked at me with a flat gaze saying, "I'm Princess Zelda…" "Oh! Wow, I've been looking everywhere for you. I'm Saria and I was wondering if you'd like to come with me to find Link." Zelda stared at me with a shocked expression. "Y... you plan on going after Link." I nod and cup one of her hands between mine asking, "Will you pretty please come? If you really don't wanna that's okay. I don't mind going alone." Zelda looked down at our hands quietly.
After a few seconds I release her hand saying, "I'm sorry. I'm probably bothering you. It's okay. Well, it was nice meeting you." I give her a quick hug and turn around to walk off. "Wait," Zelda says grabbing my wrist. I turn to face her asking, "Yeah?" She tucks some hair behind her ear asking, "So um… It's getting really late… Do you have anywhere to stay?" I nod replying, "Yeah, sort of. I was going to find a tree to sleep in." Zelda smiles shyly asking, "W… would you like to stay with me at the castle for the night?" I nod and smile happily saying, "Sure, sounds great."
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I wake up in a pile of super comfy covers. I feel a pair of warm arms wrapped around me. There's also a warm body pressed against my back and I press into it smiling lazily. I can't remember ever sleeping as comfortably as this. I roll over in the arms seeing Zelda passed out in front of me. I cuddle against her nuzzling into the blonde's warm neck. Who knew sleeping with someone was so comfy. Zelda shifts around and her arms tighten pulling me closer against her. Zelda yawns deeply and rubs my back with her thumb absent mindedly.
I coo softly and blush darkly at the involuntary noise. "Zelda, I didn't take you as that kind of girl," I hear a woman say. Zelda grumbles softly and pulls me closer saying, "Shut up Impa. She's just a friend, an extremely comfortable friend." "It looks like she's getting more comfort than you," the woman, I'm assuming her name's Impa, jokes. I nod slightly tucking my arms in between us. "Looks like the girl agrees, what's your name?" Impa asks. "mffmfmmf," I reply into Zelda's shoulder. "She said Saria," Zelda states.
"Well Saria, it's nice to meet you. Would you two like to join me for breakfast?" Impa asks with a chuckle. I really don't want to move so I start to shake my head, but my stomach growls loudly. "I'll take that as a yes," Impa jokes, "I'll see you both in five minutes. No need to get overdressed." I hear the bedroom door fall shut and Zelda giggles saying, "You must be really hungry." I nod shyly and pout as Zelda releases me sitting up. "I haven't eaten in a few days. Apparently, you have to trade these things called rubies for food…" I say thoughtfully.
Zelda squeaks and pulls me into a hug. "Oh, you poor thing! Come on let's go get some food in you." Zelda says standing up. I nod and stand as well stretching out. I look down seeing the right strap of the purple 'tank top' hanging loosely near my elbow. Zelda looked at me and quickly walked over fixing my 'shirt'. Her face is crimson and she says, "Don't let your breasts show like that." "I thought it was okay if it's just girls. Or is that only back in the Forest," I say tilting my head. "No, no… It's normally okay but just don't do it around me."
"Why not," I ask as Zelda looks me up and down. I'm wearing a pair of purple 'pajama pants'. All of these new clothes are really odd. Why can't it just be simple tunics like in the forest. "Do you know how boys and girls date and stuff?" I nod. "Well, I like to date other girls. So, it's a bit different for me." Her words slowly register and I feel my eyes slowly widen. Zelda looks away from me ashamed. "You can do that?" I ask in shock. Zelda nods slightly looking at me with a shy smile.
I consider for a moment and frown saying, "Ooooohhhh… That's why Jenny and her sister Jenna had me play those kissing games… They told me that friends do that stuff…" I smile at Zelda and hug her saying, "If you're worried about me not liking you anymore don't. That'd be stupid to not like you just because you like girls like guys do. There's nothing wrong with that. I've never really been interested in boys either. They're so gross!" Zelda hugs me tightly whispering, "Thank you Saria… You're the only friend I've told… This is so silly… I only met you yesterday, but we've already slept in the same bed and I've told you my darkest secret."
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I stand up from my seat at the table saying, "Well… It was nice to meet you Zelda, Impa. But, I have to go now." "What?" Zelda asks standing as well, "You're leaving already?" I nod smiling sadly. "I have to find Link. I can't waste any more time. I've waited for her too long already. She's one of my closest friends, and I'm really worried about her." Zelda pouted and rushed over hugging my arm to her chest saying, "Y… you can't leave… I don't want to say goodbye…" "I won't be gone forever. I'll go get Link and bring her back. I know that you love her. I've read a lot of books about how the Princess gets captured and the hero saves her, then they live happily ever after. I want you to have your happily ever after."
Zelda's face heats up and she buries her face in my arm. "Don't leave…" She begs weakly. I look to Impa for help and she gets up walking around. She rest's her hands on Zelda's shoulders. She leans down whispering in the blonde's ear. After a few seconds Zelda nods her head slightly. Impa stands straight and Zelda release's my arm saying, "Ok… You're tunic is in my room Saria…" I smile weakly and walk off quickly to Zelda's bedroom.
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I step off the drawbridge at the entrance of Castle Town and turn around to look at the castle one last time. I heave a heavy sigh and turn away walking forward… Where was it that Link first left from? Oh yeah that's right. Link went into the forest didn't she?" I scratch my head as I start walking towards where I think the forest is. I hear the pounding of horse hooves behind me and I turn around to see a pair of horses running towards me. I see Impa ridding one and Zelda on the other. They pull to a stop next to me and Zelda holds her hand down to me saying, "We've decided to go with you Saria. Come on I'll help you up."
I grin widely and take Zelda's hand and she pulls me up in front of her with surprising strength. I squeak loudly as she wraps her arms around me and takes the reins ushering the horse into a gallop. "Don't let me fall!" I cry out pressing back against Zelda. "Don't worry I won't." the wind makes Zelda's voice sound like a whisper into my ear. I feel on odd shiver shoot down my spine at the thought. What was that about I wonder as I lower my head against the wind blowing into my face.
A/N: So... Now we have the three first chapters introducing each couple. Let me know which couple you like best so far. I hope you enjoyed today's chapter! All reviews are welcome. I love you all! ^_^