Young love can still be real love

Chapter 25: SO CUTE!

I missed Lily. Like, I missed having her by my side. I wanted to give her her gift as early as possible so last night I decided to get up early. Thankfully I managed to do so… with the help of my crew. Particularly Niko, who told me he would help me as long as I wouldn't tease him in front of the crew. We agreed to each other's terms and I was woken up by Niko at around nine.

Unfortunately for Niko, he thought it'd be funny if he scared me awake, so he snuck into my room and shook me awake screaming my name. Dumb move on his part, he ended up with a bright red handprint on his cheek. It looked pretty funny, I'm sure he'd love explaining that to Aryll.

Getting ready for the day I put on my white knee length shorts and sleeveless purple shirt, wrapping my red sash around my waist. I also straightened my hair, I wanna look good for Lily. While slipping on my sandals, scimitar sheathe with my sword, and grabbing Lily's presents I left my ship. For the upteempth time I thought of the smile that I'd hopefully get from Lily.

Yesterday, while I was waiting for her present to be finished, it was pretty boring. I didn't have anything to do, I went to Telma's and updated her on what's been goin' on.

Knocking on Telma's door, I heard footsteps on the other side with a few grunts of annoyance. The door was then thrown open revealing a tired looking Telma, her red hair ruffled looking like she just got up wearing clothes that look like she slept in them the day before.

"We're closed- oh, Tetra! Whaddya doin' here?" Telma greeted surprised, but in a good way. Making me think what she'd do if it wasn't me. I doubt that whoever it could be would be okay, she doesn't seem like someone to mess with. And being a female bartender there are bound to be a few lads who'd try to get their way, so I'm sure she's had plenty experience of that.

"I just wanted to stop by, is that a problem? I could come back later if you want…" I trailed backing up slightly. I don't wanna be a burden.

"Oh no please, come in come in. I just got out of bed. Sorry that I look horrible," Telma said as she ran her hands through her hair then putting them in her double ponytail… I think that's what it's called. I'm not the best with hair… I mean I either cover the top of my head with a sash, wrap it in my old bun, or just let it fall free. That's about it. I really need a new style… why am I thinking this?

"You look good, honest," I said waving it off. Nobody wakes up looking as good as they do for the day. Except Link, obviously.

"I hope you're tellin' the truth. Last night was a little crazy," She said waving her hand to one of the corners of the bar.

At that I looked where she gestured and saw that one of the tables in the corner was broken, it being roughly split in half looking like someone was thrown on top. I've been in enough bars that a fight occurred and something like that happened.

I fondly remember the time one guy was very persistent on getting me to his room, he absolutely reeked of alcohol and was very drunk. Link told the guy to back off, which he didn't and he did the worst thing anybody could have done. He punched my at-the-time-boyfriend in the face saying that he'll show Link how to treat me right.

Link practically knocked him flat with one strong punch to the jaw, I joined in and grabbed the poor sod by the arm and judo-flipped him onto one of the tables breaking it in half. Link giving me a high five and a kiss, then giving the bartender a few rupees for the table I just broke. Good times.

"What happened?" I asked, still smiling from the memory. Telma looked at me curiously, seeming to want to know what I was thinking about, but just told me anyway.

"Eh, the usual. Some guy who's had a few more drink that he can handle, picking a fight with someone. And next thing I know, I'm taking the guy's rupees that he owes me for the table. Same old same old. If I'm being honest it used to be fun to watch, but now it's just annoying."

Telma then went behind the counter, while I took my seat in front of her. She then pulled out a light drink and poured it out into two shot glasses, offering me a drink. I gladly accepted, and we chugged it together.

"So, enough about me, tell me how you're doin'. Tell me about that daughter of yours," Telma said putting the shot glass down.

"We're doing great, I think we're really close. I just ordered her presents, I think she'll like 'em. I really hope she does," I said honestly.

"So you're gettin' your girl a present huh? Any particula reason why?" Asked Telma as she turned around and started wiping some of the glasses.

"Well I missed out on ten of her birthdays, figured I'd try to make at least one of them up. I owe it to her, she's accepting me as her mom and that means the world to me."

"So… it's not because of your… ex-husband is it?" Telma questioned slowly.

"...No. No, this is all for Lily." I said bringing my head down suddenly becoming completely serious. When I ordered Lily's presents, Link didn't come up in my head at all. The only thing I thought about if I'd see my beautiful daughter's smile. My present hopefully being good enough to get one of those. I looked up at Telma, to see she stopped wiping her glass and that her face was one of deep thought. She was mumbling to herself,

"Lily, Lily, Lily…"

My eyes widened, I hadn't even realized I let out my daughter's name.

"Lily… OH MY DIN!" Telma then dropped her glass, it shattering to dozens of pieces once it hit the floor. She slammed both her hands on the counter and leaned in towards me in shock.

"Lily Hyrule!? She's your daughter!?" Telma exclaimed wide-eyed.

"Uh-"

"Wait, if Lily's your daughter, then that means… Link Hyrule was your husband!? THE KING!?"

I tried saying something, but nothing came out, so I just nodded silently.

"I-I can't believe it. I mean, the king!? You are the one everyone's been talking about, word spreads fast and this is a bar. Someone who volunteers as a guard came in and said that a prisoner said she was the king's husband. We… we all thought he was a drunken lunatic and laughed him off, but now it all makes sense."

"Telma? Please don't say anything. I don't want Link's reputation to be hurt by the fact that his wife left him, I've hurt him enough already," I pleaded.

At that moment Telma calmed down, realizing how big of an impact it could have on Link. She smiled sadly and said, "Of course, but you're gonna have to tell me everything, and I mean everything that's happened between you and… him. If that's okay with you."

Although Telma tried to look like she could care less at the end, it was obvious she wanted to know my entire past with Link. So I told her.

Soon enough I left, Telma telling me once more she wishes me the best of luck with Link and to keep it up with Lily… adding in that she'd love to see me anytime.

Realizing I had already walked past the guards on the bridge and am now standing in front of the castle doors, I let myself in. There was no one in sight, Link wasn't in his throne. So I went through the door that led to the bedrooms and peaked through, still no one.

Is it me… or does everything seem… cleaner?

The floors seemed shiny, like I'm looking into a mirror. The pots on the tables each holding a variety of plants on the side look recently watered, and the small side tables that held them were dust free. Yeah, everything seems cleaner.

While confirming that I was right, I saw that Lily's door was open. I also heard some snoring coming from the door. Me being the curious girl that I am, I took a peek inside. Taking notice that the door knob was now shining slightly. And what I saw… was unexpected to say the least.

I remember Link telling me that Lily and Ryan would have a sleepover, with me having thoughts about Lily getting a little flustered with Ryan. I never thought something as cute as this to happen.

Like any normal sleepover, the guest is supposed to sleep in something that the host offers, while the host sleeps in their bed. They're not typically suppose to sleep in the same bed.

But that's exactly what's happening.

Lily was laying on top of Ryan, his arms wrapped around her like a giant teddy bear. She's snoring into his chest, blocking out most the noise, with her arms doing the same as her friend. What makes everything one hundred times cuter is that they're smiling.

I wish I had my camera.

Deciding it best to leave the lovebirds to be alone, I quietly walked out and shut the door behind me. Not wanting to get seen by Link, I went into my bedroom. I should be able to call it that… I mean I did sleep in it, and Lily did give it me. Hopefully Link won't kick me out if he sees me.

Still slightly tired from waking up earlier than usual, I plopped onto my bed, wanting to relax for a bit. Of course, I fell asleep.

My presents for Lily lying out in the open.

Author's Note

So a chapter that gives little insight on the overall change of Tetra's character from a pirate that wants to throw a child off the ship, to a mom that just loves her child. The change was quick I'll be the first to admit it, but this story's gonna be long. Much, much longer than I first thought it to be.

There was also some cute stuff with Lily and Ryan, figured… why not? They're both symbolization for two certain characters. Wonder who? Aside from the two characters I'm thinking of I think they're cute together.

Thank you all for reading, and I'll be sure to see you all soon. Please Review and tell me what you think, thanks again!