Ok guys this is a short chapter, but it is a good one. Please leave comments. More chapters coming soon!
ZELDA'S POV
It was midafternoon later that day when I woke up on the floor after hearing a groan. I turned over to face link and saw him grimacing in pain. I got up and got him another red potion. This time though, he said he didn't want a sleeping potion mixed in. I helped him into a semi sitting position and poured the liquid down his throat.
He started to chuckle and I asked, "What is so funny?"
He whispered, "Your as pretty as ever."
I snickered and said, "Well, if I do say so you are still a handsome devil!"
Impa floated in and looked down at us. She turned to Link and said, "Wow, what happened to you? You look like SHIT?" We both burst out laughing. She then said, "Well Zelda, I have some good news for you."
"And what would that be," I asked
Impa said, "The good news is that since you stabbed Harold, your full punishment was never revealed."
Link looked back to me and asked, "You stabbed Harold?"
I looked to my lap and shame and said, "A little bit…"
He then asked, "How can you stab someone a little bit?"
I smirked and said, "Small knife."
Impa snorted and continued, "Your punishment was also going to contain you having 3 suitors days a month and forcing you to make a public statement about the scandal. But now the council is too afraid to approach you about it."
"Thank goddess," I heard Link mumble.
I honestly could have cared less about my punishment. I just felt terrible because of what Link had endured. I rested my head on his shoulder, but sat up instantly when I heard him yelp. I apologized and he said that it was fine.
Impa then said, "I have some more good news for you, Prince James is coming to visit." I jumped up and said, "Really, oh it has been so long since I have seen him! How is he doing?"
Impa replied, "Why don't you ask him yourself?"
The door opened and he stepped in. I got up and jumped into a hug. He twirled me around and Link said, "Ummmm, not to break a moment, but would someone like to explain what is going on here?"
James put me down and I sat next to Link and said, "James is my childhood best friend. Don't worry Link. He is gay, so there is no competition." Once I said that Link seemed to relax and I kissed his cheek.
James said, "So, you are the Pauper Charming that has captured ole' Zellie's heart."
Link nodded and extended his hand out weakly for James to shake.
James then looked him up and down. Link had his shirt off since I had to bandage him earlier. He then winked at Link and said, "Oooooh Zellie, I can see why you picked him. He is a good little piece of eye candy." I laughed and Link gave me a look that clearly stated, 'the horror'
James then left to visit some friends in town. He invited me, but there was no way I was going to leave Link alone in his condition. Impa had left the room much earlier. I sat by Link's side and we started making small talk. It was nice to feel completely comfortable in a person's presence.
"So Link, what did you think of James?" I asked.
He shrugged his shoulders and said, "At first I thought he was going to be a rival for your heart, so I wasn't too crazy about him. Then when I realized he was checking me out, I am even less crazy about him."
I giggled and said, "There is no one who could possibly compete with you over my heart."
He squeezed my hand and I asked, "Link, how could you possibly still care for someone like me after I have brought you so much hardship? I thought you would hate me after the lashing."
He looked me straight in the eye and said, "I could never hate you Zelda. Remember that."
I then leaned my forehead against him and whispered, "I love you."
He smiled and said, "I love you too." He then pulled me into the most passionate kiss I have ever known.