So I've been thinking really hard about whether I should make Link and Zelda date now or not. I finally came up with a decision and you will find out in this chapter or will you =P lolz Also I will start thinking my viewers from all the previous chapters thank you and I will start doing that from now on cause you guys totally deserve some credit for keeping me to write XD thanks guys :D
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Chapter 14: To Date or Not to Date
Days later, school was back in session and things were awkward between Link and Zelda. At Link's locker
"So," Josh paused, "You and Zelda dating now?"
"No…" Link mumbled
"Really? But I saw you guys kissed; I thought you guys were, you know."
"You guys kissed?!" Bob was shocked
Link sighs, "Yeah, then she ran off for who knows why…. I got to talk to her."
"Look at Link, finally having courage to talk to Zelda without hesitation, good for you buddy." Josh pats Link's shoulder
Link smirks, "I have changed, haven't I?"
"Yes you have, and can I say that I see Zelda behind you from a distance?" Bob said pointing behind Link
Link looks over his shoulder then back to Bob, "I'll talk to you guys later; I need to settle this."
"Good luck man." Josh said
"Thanks." Link walks towards Zelda, "Uh, Zelda?"
Her friends stop talking and Zelda says, "Come on guys, let's go." She walks away and Link sighs.
Rose asks Link, "What happened with you two?"
"Oh uh, I don't really want to talk about it…" Link responds
"Did something happen at the New Years Eve party?" Susan asked
"You could say that; listen, I really don't wanna talk about this, I'll see you guys later." He follows Zelda, "Zelda, wait." He catches up with her and puts his right hand on her left shoulder to stop her, "We need to talk about this." He told her seriously.
She sighs and turns to face him, "Look, Link," she paused, "I really like you."
Link took his hand off her shoulder and looked at her shocked, "Really?"
She slightly smiles, "Yeah, why else do you think I kissed you?"
"I don't know; why did you run away?" he asked
She sighs, "Because my dad is so strict…. He won't let me date anybody from this school…"
"Why not?"
"For personal reasons…"
"So… what now?" Link asked hoping for a positive answer
"I guess….forget everything and try to get things back to normal….as friends…." Zelda said gloomily.
"I was hoping for a better answer…" he sighs, "Alright… if that's what you want."
'I really want to be more than friends…' Zelda thought as she sighs. "I guess…"
"Alright… I guess I'll see you around then…" Link fakes a smile
"Yeah." Zelda could feel the awkwardness as she too fakes a smile.
"See ya later." Link leaves with a sigh
Zelda sighs again, 'Why do I have to be a princess? Can't I just break the law?' she shook her head and headed to class.
A month passes and was now February 10th, the night of the sweetheart dance.
The last bell rang and Josh and Bob join Link in the halls.
"Isn't tonight the Sweetheart Dance?" Link asked
"Yeah, do you plan to go since— you know." Josh stated out
"I have to go; Mr. Dace asked me to sing in front of everyone." Link moans
"Really? Well good luck with that man, didn't know you could sing in front of anyone."
"Well gee, thanks Josh. I should look for something to wear." Link said
"You don't have anything to wear?" Bob asked
"Hey, a lot has been on my mind… I really wanted to ask Zelda to the dance, but considering it's been a little weird between us looks like that wouldn't be a good idea."
"Good thinking, hope this somehow turns around." Josh said
"Yeah, well I'll see you guys later, bye." Link waved as he walked away
In the market, at Steve's bar
"Hey Steve, can I ask you for a favor?" Link asks the bartender.
"Sure Link, how can I help you?" Steve responds.
"Well, we're having the sweetheart dance tonight and I don't have anything to wear…"
"Oh, well wait here and I'll go get you something." Steve leaves the bar to go to his house which is next door.
'Does he realize he left his bar unattended or am I suppose to be in charge?' he looks around to find 2 people drinking and talking at one table. At another table was one guy drinking; other than that no one was coming to the counter as Link sat there. 'Guess I don't have to worry about anything.'
Minutes pass by and Steve came back with a tuxedo covered in wrapping. "This was mine when I was in high school, I was of course thinner than I am now," he chuckles as he pats his round belly. "I thought you could have a better use for it then in my closet."
"Wow," Link takes the tux, "Thanks Steve." It was just a normal black tuxedo with a white formal shirt and a green tie.
"Go in my house and try it on." Steve gestures behind the counter and there was a door that led to his house.
"Ok." Link goes into Steve's house, tries it on, and comes back in the bar which was still dead. "Looks like it fits."
"It suits you very well Link; the ladies will go crazy for you." Steve teased
"Thanks, I'll make sure to return it to you by the end of the night." Link said as he fixed his tie.
"Oh please Link, just keep it; it's no use to me." Steve laughs.
Link laughs too, "Guess it makes sense. Do you mind if I keep it at your place anyways?"
"Sure, now you go have fun ok?"
"I'll probably just sing then leave…" Link mumbled but loud enough for Steve to hear.
"What about that girl you like? Aren't you going to ask her to dance?" Steve asked
"I might, but no promises she'll say yes…"
"Don't be so hard on yourself Link."
"If only you knew Steve…." Link mumbled
3 hours pass and Link was still in the market.
"Oh crap the dance started at 7:00 and its 7:05! I better hurry!" Link rushed to the school; once he walked in the New Gym there was hardly anybody there. "Wow…this looks boring…." Everything was in red, white, and pink decorations. Heart balloons were floating above each table as well as around a disco ball in the center of the gym. Tables were set up all around the gym and Link goes to the table that was closest to the doors. He gets his cell phone out and calls Josh, "Hey Josh, where are you?"
"I'm at home getting ready for the dance, why?"
"I'm at the dance and no body is here; it's pretty boring."
"You shouldn't be surprised; it's always boring at the beginning of any dance."
"Yeah yeah, well hurry up."
"I would if I wasn't on the phone…" Josh teased
"Yeah, bye."
"See ya at the dance."
He hangs up and plays with his phone. Time flew as Josh and Bob, as well as other students, came walking through the doors.
"Where's Link?" Josh asked Bob and Link heard him from where he was sitting as he turn to face them.
"Hey guys, over here." Link stands up.
"Wow Link, you look way different." Josh said a little surprised
"Since I have to go on stage I should look my best, you know." Link stated
"Oh we never did find out what song you're singing." Bob asked
"You'll find out later."
Around 20 minutes later the dance has officially started. Zelda enters through the door in a long sleeveless pink dress with some sparkles on the bottom part of her dress.
"Wow…." Link mumbles as he notices her.
Josh elbows Link and gestures for him to go talk to her; he nods and walks towards her.
"Hey Zelda." Link greeted
Zelda turns to face him, "Oh, hi Link. Wow, you look pretty good."
He looks down then back at her with a smile, "Thanks, you look beautiful."
She blushes, "Thanks."
"Oh! Did you hear? I'm supposed to sing on stage later tonight."
"Really? I thought you said you couldn't sing?" she smirks
"Apparently Mr. Dace thinks differently." He chuckles.
Rose and Susan come up to Link and Zelda, "Hey guys."
"Hi. Oh nice dress guys." Zelda said admiring their dresses
"Not as nice as yours, and look at you Link." Rose said looking at Link, "You look totally hot."
Link blushes and looks over at Josh and Bob and gestures for them to come over. They do so and all 6 chatted for awhile and eventually went to the dance floor.
It was now 8:30 p.m. and Mr. Dace was on the stage and speaks through the microphone, "Excuse me everyone, can I have your attention?" the music dies down as he got the students attention. "I have selected some students from Choir to sing for us tonight. Will those students please come here on stage?"
"Good luck Link." Bob patted his shoulder
"Yeah, make us laugh." Josh said laughing
"Laugh now…" Link walks towards the stage and stands in the back to wait for his name to be called.
"First student to sing will be Frances Kitter singing 'I enjoy being a girl'." She sings the song and exits the stage as Mr. Dace came back on, "Ok, next is Ericka Gooey singing 'Oh what a beautiful morning'." She sings her song and once done she too exits the stage, "Next is Nathan Shoe singing 'Life House'." He sings and does the same exits when he was done, "Next is Link Foster sings 'I won't give up'."
Link walks up to the microphone and gulps, "Ok, so I hope I don't suck too much guys… I wanted to dedicate this song, but I think it's obvious." He glances at Zelda and looks at his feet once the music began he looked backed up and would mainly sing looking at Zelda.
When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?
I won't give up, on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find
'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up
I don't wanna be someone who walks so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not
And who I am!
And I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
Still looking up.
I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved)
God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
All the girls scream as Link smiles and blushes. "Wow thanks." He jumps off the stage and walks to his friends.
"Wow Link that was amazing." Rose and Susan screeched.
"Thanks." Link shyly says
A slow song begins to play as couples got on the dance floor and some students leave the dance floor to chat with friends. Link looks at Zelda and holds his hand for her to take, "Care to dance Zelda?"
Zelda blushes, "Sure."
They go to the center of the dance floor; Link places his hands around Zelda's waist as she wraps her arms around his next and they begin to slow dance.
"So," Link broke the silence, "you having a good time?"
"Link? Were you singing to me?" Zelda changed the subject.
Link blushes, "Oh come now Zelda," she raises an eyebrow, "Yeah…. You kinda already know that I really like you, but we established you can't because—" he was then cut off by Zelda's lips pressing against his. He catches his composure and kisses back. After kissing for long moments they parted and Zelda smiles at him.
"Surprised?" she asked
"Uh, only a lot…" he managed to say
She giggles, "One of these days, I'll tell you everything, but for now…. I want to be with you."
Link grins, "Really? That's…great! So, uh, does that mean we're…dating?"
"Depends," Link raises an eyebrow as she paused, "Is there something you want to ask me?" she winks at him and he blushes
"Um, well, will you go out with me?"
She kisses him again and answers, "Yes."
He smiles, "I don't think I'll get tired of that."
They both laugh and enjoyed the rest of the night at the dance.
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So, turns out I changed the whole story just so I can have them together :D I'm sad to say that I wish I made this chapter longer but I think its good enough what do you think haha. But anyways I would like to say that there are only 2 more chapters left and it will be the end haha but anyways as I always say cookies for all who review many thanks guys :D