She lay on her bed, tight into a ball. Her thoughts were invaded by solutions, or compromises. There was nothing she could say to Groose as of now. It was too much. Love never came to mind before, it wasn't her issue. She knew that huger problems weren't solved, and she had to do it. Zelda and Link had too. Love, wasn't on the schedule, or time frame even. Now that the fight was almost over, it came into her mind more often. How Pipit and Karane were getting married, and Fledge has a girlfriend. Now her and Groose…No… She couldn`t…it didn't feel right. She needed one of her friend's opinions. Since his letter never came early, she thought Karane could help. She was a bit of an expert at this.

She stood up, and anxiously tapped on the wall between her and Karane. "Are you awake yet?"

"Huh? Yeah. What's wrong?" Karane asked.

"I…I don't know… I have something to tell you." Karane stood up, and walked tiredly around to Zelda's room.

"Okay."

"I…yesterday…Groose told me…he loves me." Karane was quiet for a bit before she could respond.

"Uh…wow! We knew he liked you before though. It's just…after everything he still likes you? …what'd you say?"

"I told him I don't want a boyfriend right now. He said it was oka-Wait?! You knew about this and didn't say anything?"

"Oh…right. Heh…That's a totally different topic. So, if he said it's okay, what's wrong? Does this mean you have feelings for him?"

"No…I don't know. I can't say no if I didn't give him a try. I've never really thought about it before…"

"It's okay. Just give it some time, and things will work out the way they should." She comforted her.

"I guess. Thanks, Karane." She nodded. "So what's up with you? Did he say anything?"

"Oh yeah! I completely forgot! We're going on a date today!"

"Aww! Where?"

"He's taking me to the floating waterfall. It really is a romantic place!"

Zelda thought for a moment, remembering yesterday with Groose. They were up on the waterfall…

"Good luck. I have a good feeling about this!" She tried to excite her, and return the favor.

"I better get ready! I've gotta go soon…! Tell me if you need anything!" She ran out and went back to her own room.

When the door closed behind her, Zelda turned to the window. It had slammed open again, giving her quite a scare. She ignored it, and swooped in to grab the letter as it tried to drop calmly to the desk.

"Dear Zelda,

Okay, I'll try it. It sounds like it'll work!

For your problem, I think you should follow your heart. It sounds corny, but if you're asking me for advice, corny is what you`ll get. I don't know how to deal with this, honestly. You're always helping me, and I feel guilty for not being as helpful as you. You're really great, Zelda. Whatever choice you make, I know it will work out. I wish I could be there with you, comforting you at the least. I hope to be home soon.

-Link"

There it was. That feeling, the one she loved so much.

I guess he's right. There isn't anything else I can do, can I? It's just that…I don't know what it says. I don't know what it wants. I guess that's the first thing to do…figure out what I want to do.

She had dressed into her pink skirt, and white shirt, and tied a ribbon around her hair. It felt good to fit in with the crowd for now. She raced through the hall and past the stairs to Groose's room. She hesitated as she tried to knock on his door. Should I really do this? Other thoughts were thrown at her, replaying recent days in her head.

"Fledge and that girl from the Lumpy Pumpkin started to go out." "Pipit's been acting strange…he's been talking about moving out, and starting a life." "I love you." " Does this mean you have feelings for him?" and lastly "You should follow your heart."

I should be starting my future. That's what my heart says.

Do I want to live with Groose forever? Is that the future I've always wished for…? When I think of Groose, are there butterflies? When we talk, are there feelings? Is there love? I need to test it. I need to know.

She tapped on the door. There was no answer, so she called out. "Groose? It`s Zelda."

It was still quiet, so Zelda figured he wasn't in his room. Of course, there was only one other place he could be this early. She rushed on top of the islands, through the dark cave and back to the meeting spot for Groose and his friends, hoping to see him there. She walked along the short passage, thinking of how she first came here with Link. It was a long time ago, when they were really little. They were playing hide and seek, looking for the three. That`s when they decided it was the best place to get away, since it took forever for the two to find them. Zelda and Link quickly learned to let them be when they were here. Now, Zelda didn`t care, and she came to the gap in the wall to find that Groose hiding inside it.

``Groose?Are you okay?" She went to sit opposite him, as she waited for his response.

``Yeah…I'm okay. I couldn`t sleep. How come you`re here?"

``I wanted to talk to you. I wasn`t fair yesterday, I didn`t let myself see who you are, and if I would like to date you for it. I am getting older now, I should be thinking about this but…I`m not that kind of person. I sort of have to be soon enough. So, if you would still like, I want to give you opportunity. I want to just talk, just us for a bit. Is that okay?"

"That`s great!" He smiled, and Zelda laughed, closing her eyes happily.

"So what's up?" She asked, awkwardly looking at Groose again.

"Not a lot, I guess. How about you?"

"Nothing. Just trying to get used to living here now. It's been a while."

"How's that going?" He asked, caring.

"It's fine…I just miss Link. I wish he could stay here with us." She said sadly.

He looked at the ground, thinking to himself. This is pointless. She doesn't like me… She probably loves him. He saved her, and all I could do was help. Not by a lot, I should add. I can't stand to see her sad. I can't do anything to help her now…Even if this love can't work, I want to give her a good day "Sorry about that." He thought for a moment. "How about a game?" He said trying to get her happy.

"Hm? What kind of game?" She asked, trying to get involved.

"Like a question one. I'll ask you first, so you can see. What's your favourite song?"

"That's easy, the ballad of the goddess"

"Good choice! Now ask me a question. Anything."

"Hmm...Okay; what's your favorite thing to do?"

"I don't know…I guess being with friends…" He answered. "What's your favorite thing about the surface?"

"I…I guess that it feels good to be there. It feels like home…What about you? What do you like about it?"

He chuckled lightly. "I guess I like the little things. Like the nature and the creatures."

"That's…cool." Nothing. I'm happy…but it's nothing like I should feel. Not like when I'm with Link. It's so much easier to talk to him. This isn't anything like that…why? Shouldn't I feel butterflies now, rather than when I talk to a friend?

She couldn't love Groose. It wasn't there. She tried, and she kind of wanted to, but she couldn't. This wasn't right, but she reluctantly stayed, not wanting to abandon him.

"Zelda?"

"Hm?"

"Be honest. Do you…do you feel anything?" He asked, gathering courage.

"I-I…no…I guess not. I'm…I'm sorry. It's just-."

"…It's not there. It's okay…I didn't think it would work."

"Groose…it's not you. I really don't want to hurt you. I didn't want to…" She tried to explain herself.

"It's okay. Thank you for being here now, though. It helped me see that it's just not right. It's not destiny."

She sighed. It didn't help her at all. She really thought she had found her story. She thought she found her life, and the way it was going to go. If it wasn't going to be with Groose, who was she going to spend her life with? He stood up, and held out his hand to help her. She accepted his, and he pulled her up. She wiped the dirt off her dress, and glanced back at him. I feel so bad. I hope he will find love someday. Maybe not with me, but somewhere, in some girl's heart. He deserves it. He's sweet and kind…he's a good person.

I used to think that I was supposed to with her. Groose thought. That I was her hero, and I could only be with her.

I guess I was wrong.