Me: Sup?
Dark: (glomps Angel) Angel!
Me: Hi Dark. I missed you two. NOW GET OFF!
Dark: Okay. ^^
Layla: Where have you been?
Me: I hate school.
Layla: Uhhh...okay.
Me: I have to take the stupid SAT tomorrow, which means I have to wake up early on a SATURDAY!!!!
Dark: That's harsh.
Me: I know. Sigh. Anyways. To more important things. The new chapter. ONWARD!!!!
Disclaimer: Still got nufin.
Chapter 9
Layla opened her eyes to see sunlight streaming through the window. She tried to stretch only to frown when she found she couldn't. She blushed when she turned and found herself in Sheik's hold. His arms were wrapped around her and their legs were tangled under the sheets. Layla's blush deepened as she looked up at Sheik's sleeping face.
She pulled a little out of his hold so she could look at him. His breath tickled her face as she moved a hand to caress his cheek. Before she realized what she was doing, she lightly pressed her lips to his. She felt him stir underneath her and immediately pulled back, eyes wide, crimson staining her cheeks, raising her fingers to her lips.
Sheik's eyes opened. "Layla, did you just…" Layla looked away. She struggled out of his hold and sat up. Before she could get off the bed, however, Sheik grabbed her arms. "Layla!"
Layla ducked her head, her hair sliding over her eyes. "I'm…sorry…" she whispered. "Layla." She didn't look at him. He tucked his fingers under her chin and tilted her face toward him. She stubbornly closed her eyes. He sighed. "Layla." She didn't respond. "Layla." He said a little more forcefully. She didn't move. He sighed again, then he smirked.
He leaned forward and pressed his lips to hers. Layla's eyes shot open and her body tensed. Slowly, her eyes closed and she relaxed. When she didn't pull away, Shiek wrapped his arms around her. Layla fell back on the bed, pulling him with her. He pulled away and smirked. "Now we're even." He said softly. Layla, blushing madly, managed to pout. "No we're not." Sheik raised an eyebrow. "Oh? How so?"
"You got to kiss me longer."
"Really."
"Really."
"You didn't seem to mind."
Layla childishly stuck her tongue out at him. Sheik lay his forehead on hers. "So you didn't."
"Maybe."
Sheik kissed her cheek and she smiled. At that moment, there was a knock on the door. The pair sat up. "Your Highness?"
"Come in." Sheik said.
Layla forced down her blush and put on an expressionless face, as she often did around strangers. A young woman entered the room. She appeared no older than 23, having bright hazel eyes and charcoal black hair that was pulled back into a bun. "Your Highness, morning classes start--" she stopped when she saw Layla. She raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms. "Am I interrupting something?"
Sheik laughed. "No, Millie. It's nothing like that."
"Really? Then why is there a girl in your bed?"
"She's a close friend of mine and Zel's. I found her in our neck of the castle at cerfew and knew she wouldn't make it back to her room, so I made her spend the night here."
"Uh-huh." She turned to Layla, who nodded. "You sure?"
Again, Sheik laughed. "If I tried something, prince or not, she'd kill me!"
"Not kill." Layla said softly, just loud enough for Sheik to hear. "If I did that, Zelda would be very sad. You would probably just lose the ability to walk for awhile."
Sheik chuckled. "Good to know."
Millie raised an eyebrow. "So. What should I do about this friend of yours?"
Sheik tapped his chin with his finger, pretending to think. "Well…you could get her some clothes to wear."
"Fine." She walked over to the bed. "I'm sorry, Miss, but I didn't get your name."
Layla hesitated a moment before answering. "Layla."
"It's nice to meet you, Layla." Layla nodded her head. "Quiet one, aren't you?" Sheik smiled. "When she wants to be." Layla hit his shoulder lightly. He ruffled her hair in response.
Millie smiled. "I'll go to your dorm and get you some clothes." She walked to the door. "Don't do anything inappropriate while I'm gone." Sheik chuckled and waved. "Yeah, yeah." Millie glared at him before walking out the door.
"She seemed comfortable with you."
"Well, seeing as she has been taking care of me since I was eight, I'd like to think she'd be comfortable around me now." Sheik replied.
"She might."
Sheik smiled and pressed a light kiss to her forehead. "Oh, and don't worry about Millie gossiping to the other maids. She won't. She hates people who do that." He got up and grabbed some clothes. "I'm gonna get dressed." Layla nodded and he walked into the bathroom. Layla leaned back against the headboard. She tugged at Sheik's tunic and pulled out her pendent.
She started rolling it though her finger. As she did this she unconsciously began humming. Unnoticed to her, Sheik slipped back into the room. He wore a navy tunic and black leggings. Layla started to sing softly to herself.
He feeds on fear, he feeds on hate
He rules again
With growing hate, he will gain
Their faith again
No light in the darkness, is to small to see
There's always a sparkle of hope…
If you just believe…
Layla looked up and stopped when she saw Sheik in the room. She tensed as she gripped her pendent. Sheik noticed and walked over to her. He sat on the bed and brushed a lock of her out of her face. She relaxed a little at his touch. "I already heard you sing." He said softly.
"I know. That's why I was relaxed enough to start doing it unconsciously." She replied. "But that doesn't make it easier."
"You seem comfortable enough around Link."
"That's different." She said tonelessly, noticing how his expression was guarded. "He's known longer."
Sheik gave her a weird look, sensing she was hiding something, but he let it drop. He noticed her hand wrapped around the chain at her neck. "What's that?" he asked.
Layla uncurled her fingers, revealing the pendent to Sheik. "It's something my mother gave me." She said softly. "I always wear it."
"Even during training?"
"Yes."
"You're not supposed to."
"I hide it in my tunic."
"Clever you."
"I try."
Millie walked back in, this time without knocking. She had a bundle of clothes tucked under her arm. She noticed the look on Layla's face as she look at the pendent in her palm. "Well that's different." The two turned to her. "And here I thought you were shut off."
"She is." Sheik deadpanned. Layla rolled her eyes. Millie laughed and handed Layla her clothes. Layla gave her a small smile. "Thank you." She said softly. Millie returned her smile. "No problem. Now you might want to get dressed. Classes start in an hour." Layla nodded. "I'll leave you to it then." Millie said as she headed toward the door. "And, Sheik, you leave her be."
Sheik raised his hands in defense. Millie's eyes narrowed. "I'm watching you." With that, Millie left. There was a moment of silence in the room that was broken be Layla's soft laughter. "Doesn't trust you much, does she?"
Sheik shrugged. "Well it's not everyday see comes in to find a girl she doesn't know in my room."
Layla smirked. "Well, when you put it that way…" Sheik threw a pillow at her. "Go get dressed." Layla stuck her tongue out at him before heading into the bathroom.
~*x*~
Layla and Sheik walked into the dining hall. Layla wore a black tunic and light tan leggings. She wore her usual brown boots and had pulled her hair back into a ponytail. When they reached their table, she frowned slightly when she saw her brother already surrounded with Malon on one side and Ilia on the other. She wanted to be close to him right now. Link looked up and saw them, his smile faltered when his eyes looked with Layla's.
We need to talk.
Layla nodded. After breakfast.
Layla took a seat next to Zelda, Sheik sitting on her other side. Zelda turned to them and smiled. "Good morning."
"Morning sis." Sheik greeted.
Layla stayed silent but nodded her head in greeting. Tetra leaned across the table and glared at her. "Where were you?!" Layla blinked and cocked her head to the side. "You weren't in your room! I didn't get to wake you up!"
"How awful." Layla said, rolling her eyes. "I woke up on my own."
"Well that's no fun."
"Your life doesn't have to revolve around pranking Layla, ya know."
"No one asked you Dark."
Layla sighed and started eating, listening to her friends exchange banter. Sheik noticed her silence and Zelda kept casting glances in her direction. When breakfast was over, the group went their separate ways. Before Layla could leave, Sheik grabbed her hand. He pulled her to the side. "Are you okay?" Layla was going to say yes, but bit back the lie and shrugged instead. "Is it about this morning? You're quieter than usual. Zel noticed too. He gesture toward his sister who was standing with Link, Dark, Midna, Talo, and Colin. She was watching them with a guarded expression. Layla tightened her grip on his hand and shook her head. "Is it about what happened last night?"
Layla looked to the side, avoiding his gaze. He sighed and slipped his fingers under her chin, making her look at him. "You'll be fine. I said I wouldn't let anything happen to you, remember?" Layla nodded.
"So what's with you two?"
Sheik let his hand fall from Layla's face as the pair turned to face Dark. "Meaning what?" Sheik asked innocently.
"Well," Dark said, "you two seem reeeeeeeeeally close."
"Layla wouldn't look at me. And you know how stubborn she is."
"Mmmmm…True." Dark sighed. "Come on, Layla. We have to go."
When he turned away, Sheik pressed a light kiss to her cheek, silently reassuring her. The action didn't go unnoticed by Link and Zelda. Layla walked back with Dark, turning to wave at Sheik with a small smile on her face. They started walking down the hall when Sheik looked back at them.
He saw Link slip his hand into Layla's, and he saw her squeeze his hand in return before letting go.
~*x*~
When the group reached the courtyards, Link dragged Layla over to a cluster of trees. She sat down and slumped against one, Link sitting next to her.
"You and Sheik seem closer." He teased. "What exactly did you two do last night?"
Layla pulled her knees to her chest and blushed, knowing the Link knew exactly where she was last night. "We slept."
"Really."
"Yes, really."
"You sure? Cause I think, you're not telling me something."
"How do you know?"
Because I'm your twin and I'm in your head. Now what happened?
Layla sighed. We slept together.
WHOA! You guys-
SLEPT. And that was only after…the dream.
Link stiffened next to her. What happened?
You saved me from falling over the cliff like always, but then…
You took a hit for me and died.
Layla nodded, closing her eyes. Same dream again?
Yep. After a moment, Link asked, Are you scared?
That's a complicated answer.
How so?
Layla released a breath. I'm scared of dying and don't really want to, but…
But?
…I'm more scared of losing you. If it meant saving you…
Don't you even.
Layla looked up at him as he tightly gripped her hand, glaring at her. Don't you EVER willingly give up your life.
But-
No buts.
So you wouldn't die to save me?
Nope. Layla frowned at him. Link smirked. I'd save you AND live. Now promise me you won't die for me.
Layla's look softened. Link…
Promise me.
She squeezed his hand.
…I promise.
Me: My work here is done.
Layla: What work?
Me: The chapter stupid.
Layla: Who are you calling stupid?!
Me: Who do you think?!
DarK: Ahhh...Young love.
Me & Layla: EXCUZE ME?!
Dark: ....I said nothing.
Layla: Like hell you did!
Me: Dark, let me give you a word of advice: RUN.
(Link walkes in)
Dark: (looks at Link) Save me.
Link: (looks at Dark, then girls, then Dark) Ummm...you're on your own.
Dark: NOOOOOOO! (flees for life, Layla and Angel give chase)
Link: Guess it's just me now. Please reveiw, Angel loves her reviews. And It is a very strong possiblity Dark's life depends on them. So, please review.
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Me: DARK!
Layla: WHERE ARE YOU?!
Dark: (hiding in a corner, behind bookshelf; looks to readers) Help me..... T T