Ha! The original 'homeless Link' idea is finally here! Over two thousand words! I worked hard to get this done, even though it didn't want to be written at times.

I seriously thought I had the requester of this one right. My guest known as Guest. A request from waaaay back. Chapter three... Holy freaking bajesus! But I really had to check. I have that many ideas coming in from you guys. My brain comes up with tons, you guys give me tons... I'm swamped. But I will get them all! Perhaps I will make a list. Okay.

From the top of my head I have:

1. Link falling into a pool,

2. Dog training,

3. Hyper Sheik,

4. the backstory to 'Exhaustion'

... oh geez... my brain hurts...

I'm gonna cheat...

5. Rivalry between the two boys,

6. the Gerudo 'capturing' Link, (I've already done a captured Link, but an idea came.)

7. Reunion after Link gets back from Termina,

8. Twilight Princess au,

9. a chapter with Sheik helping Link through physical therapy after his coma,

10. 'Rage' written out, (You guys really like my one sentence stuff, huh.)

11. 'Sympathy',

12. An idea from LOZ Fan about Ghirahim dating Link and making Sheik jealous,

(More sexy Dark for my buddy Hylianshadow86. Doesn't count as an idea. Just something I need to do.)

13. Sheik celebrating Link's birthday,

14. White day idea. (Any suggestions on what Link should get Sheik? Just curious.)

If you guys were just musing on a review, do not be afraid to tell me not to use an idea. As you can see I have enough. (And this doesn't include my ideas.) This is a serious issue... Not really. I enjoy writing. For all my great reviewers! And the peeps that just read.

Enjoy!


14. Judgement


I flipped through the TV channels. Nothing was really on, like usual. The door swings open and Zelda walks in.

"Come on in. We should get you washed up." I crane my neck to see out the door. There stands a dirty boy. Great.

"Zelda." She spins to look at me.

"Oh, Sheik! I didn't see you." She reached for the boy and tugs him inside. "This is Link. I found him on the streets."

Great. More trouble. "So you brought him home, why?"

My sister's face goes red and she stomps her foot. "I was not going to let him wander the streets, Sheik. How insensitive can you be."

"Thank you." We both face Link. Zelda with a kind smile and me with a glare. "I just want you to know how thankful I am that you would do this for me. Thank you so much."

I kind of melt under those eyes as deep as Lake Hylia and twice as blue. "Yeah. Whatever. Just make him wash up before dinner."

"Ummm... About that..." My sister gets this really nervous look and I can only imagine what she must be thinking. "Could you help him?"

What?!" I stand from the couch, but it really doesn't help my intimidation factor. I'm shorter than my sister and much smaller than the guy she brought into our house.

"Please. I'll do you're laundry for a week." I close my eyes and pinch the bridge of my nose.

"A month."

"What?" I look up to her.

"You will do my laundry for a month if I help with him." I cross my arms and glare up at her.

Zelda holds my gaze for mere seconds before breaking. "Okay. Fine! A month. Now get him clean."

"Okay." I grab the boy's wrist and pull him along. We head up the stairs and into the guest bathroom. "Strip."

"Y-Yes. Of co-course." I got the bath going, adding in a few different soaps. The tub filled and I shut the water off before turning to the boy. Link looked so nervous. He had taken the edge of his shirt in his hands and then just stood there.

"Well?" He jumped and met my glare nervously. "Hurry it up. I don't have all day."

"Sorry." He looked down at his hands and seemed to be thinking about something.

"Urgh. Fine. If you won't." I grabbed his shirt and pulled it up and off him, though I was shorter so it got stuck on his head. Next I tugged down his pants. Link kicked them and his worn snickers off. Then he froze. "What is it now?"

"I... umm..." He fidgeted with the bottom of his boxers that were surprisingly clean.

And then I realized his problem. "Oh, for the love of." I turned around and gave the homeless boy his privacy. A splash could be heard and then a sigh.

"This is really nice." I spun around and went to work gathering some shampoo in my hand.

"Dunk." He did just that and I started to lather the soap in his hair. It wasn't as dirty as I thought it would be. But it was dirty enough to darken his hair a few shades. Once it was all out, Link's hair was a lighter brown. But it was wet, so I guessed he was blond. I'd have to wait to see if I am right. I dumped some conditioner on his hair and, while I finished washing Link's hair, he scrubbed down his body.

By the time we were done and Link was getting out, the water was a nasty brown.

"A couple more of those and you might be considered clean." I smiled when he shot me a glare that quickly turned into a laugh. And I noticed he had white teeth. Why hadn't I seen that before?

Now that I could see him without all the grime, Link really wasn't that bad. Most would say he was attractive. Broad, strong looking shoulders. Muscled chest. Actually, Link is kind of all muscle. Not body builder, but enough that you know he works out. He was a head and a half taller than me, which would probably put him around six foot. It made me quite jealous.

Those fierce, blue eyes were beautiful against his tanned skin. Something else I didn't have. A tan. A sharp, straight nose to my round, button nose. Thinner lips, whereas mine were plump. His cheekbones weren't as prominent as mine and it ticked me off. He was the manly to my girly. It infuriated me. Why was I born with a woman's curves and others could get muscles easier. No, not easier. They just show up better.

"I guess we should find you some clothes. Follow me." Link gave me a puppy dog look, but I tried to ignore the rapid beating of my heart by turning away from him.

We walked down the hall to my room. Sure, I wouldn't have anything his size, but we could look. I searched through my closet until I found a shirt I didn't think I had anymore. Dark's. He hadn't been to my house for a while, so I guess it would be okay to let this stranger use it. That is, until Zelda went to get him some clothes to wear. I knew she would.

Since his shirt was here... "Yes!" Dark's fleece pajama pants were still here as well. I noticed that Link jumped at my excitement.

"Here." I held them out to him, as well as a pair of boxers that Midna got me. They were part of the limited edition 'Eye of Truth' set. I didn't see the point in buying something so expensive if it wasn't going to be seen. Midna thought differently. She complained that the store only had the one size, far too big for me, but swore if I took them back there would be hell to pay.

"Thank you." I rolled my eyes and headed for the door.

"Just come down when you finish putting them on." I hurried down the stairs and back to the living room. Still nothing to watch.


"Sheik!" I was off the couch and into the kitchen in mere seconds.

"What's wrong?!" Zelda sat on the kitchen table, her feet in one of the chairs, and a massive smile on her face.

"See, Link. Sheik does care." She leaned down to speak into Link's ear, the latter of which was trying hard to not smile. "He just doesn't like to show it."

My eye twitched and I ran a hand through my hair. "Sister, dear. Would you kindly..." The venom in my words was tangible. I lowered my voice on the last few words. "Shut the hell up."

"Why, Sheik! I'm dreadfully sorry." Then she pointed at Link. "It was all his idea!"

Link's hands flew up and his eyes widened. I snorted. "Yeah, I doubt that."

"Impa called. She won't be home to make dinner. What should we eat? Telma's?"

"I can cook." We both stared at Link. He shifted uncomfortably. I curse myself for noticing the, somewhat cute, blush adorning his face.

"What all can you make?" I cross my arms and he averts his eyes.

"How does chili sound?" My ears perk up.

"Sounds great!" Zelda is practically jumping up and down.


"Mmm..." My sister is practically drooling over her bowl of chili. "Can I eat now?"

I groan. "No. Everyone must be seated first." I cross my arms and try to look away from the tantalizing bowl in front of me.

"Just a sec." Link walks over and I see he is drying his hands off. He sets the hand towel down on the table and, finally, sits down. "We can eat now."

My hand flies out, quick as a snake, and snatches the package of crackers. "Aww, Sheik!"

"Gotta be quicker, Zel." I chuckle as I mash a ton of crackers into my chili.

"It smells great, Link." Zelda grabs the package from my grasps and gets to work on her own food.

"It taste even better." I take another mouthful and can see a shy smile work its way onto Link's face. We eat in silence for a while.

"So, Link... How long would you like to stay?" My eyes lock on Zelda. What is she up to?

"Til I can get a job. I wouldn't want to burden you." I snorted and took another bite. My sister shot me a glare.

"You are welcome here for as long as you need." The conversation ended there and we finished up eating.

Link was already up and picked up the bowls before we could even stand. I scowled.

"I can get those." He smiled and walked to the sink without a word. I was on his heels pretty quickly. "Excuse you. Give me my bowl."

"It's okay, Sheik. I've got this." He filled the sink quickly and piled in all the dinner dishes.

My eyebrow twitched. "I insist on doing the dishes, Link." I grabbed a bowl from the soapy water, but Link was quick as a snake. My wrist was snatched and his eyes caught mine. Dark and somewhat frightening. Nothing like the beautiful blue I now missed.

"I will do these and you will leave the kitchen. Understand me?" He had a very off-putting aura about him. Then Link's face lightened back up and he blushed. "Oh. I'm sorry, Sheik. I hadn't meant to. Can you please let me do the dishes. It's the least I can do for you guys."

He took the bowl from my hand and went back to work. I stumbled from the kitchen, just a little shaken up. Lesson learned. Don't push Link too far.


Seven months have gone by and I've found Link to be very helpful. He has the house practically spotless and Impa approves of him. So much in fact, that she decided to take a job she had been turning down. She leaves today and won't be back for six weeks. I'm a little nervous, but not anything too major.

"Be good you two." My aunt turned to Link and nodded. She said one last thing before getting in the taxi. "Take care of them for me."

Link simply nodded back. "Sheik. Zelda. I'm headed to the store." I snorted at his tone. Like he was suddenly the boss of me. I went inside, grabbed my jacket, and proceeded to walk back out of the house. Intent on going with him.

"Sheik, get back inside." Link was giving me a stern expression. But I knew it wouldn't last. I had learned that Link was all bark and no bite.

"Make me." I smirked. This was my response every time he told me to do something. I stuck my tongue out and started down the sidewalk to the nearby store.

Then a strong hand grabbed my forearm and tugged me backwards. My body swing around because of the force and I was pulled into Link's chest. His hands took hold of my wrists and he was giving me a determined gaze. I tried to pull out, but Link held strong.

"Back inside the house, now." Link's breath landed on my face and I blushed. He was so close. My chest felt tight and my head heavy. I'd felt this way around Link before. A couple days ago when I walked in on his shower. He had given me a small smile and took the towels from my hand with a whispered 'thank you, Sheik'. I had blushed for what seemed like days. But I refused to acknowledge these feelings.

"You aren't my boss." His face softened and then Link did something I didn't think he, frankly, had the balls to do. He picked me up from the sidewalk and started for the stairs. "Goddess Din! You put me down this instant, Link"

I yelped as he set me down... And slammed the front door in my face.

"Teach you to not listen." I spun around and blew a raspberry at Zelda.

"I'm gonna teach him to listen to me." I turned back to the door, flung it open, and ran into a body.

"And where do you think you're going?" I stumbled back from colliding with Link. Curse his stocky build.

But I stood my ground and glared up at him after regaining my composure. "Out."

"Mhmm." Link crossed his arms. A staring match making the air between us static. Then Link smiled and started down the front steps. "We better hurry."

When I looked to her, Zelda simply shrugged. Then I heard Link shout for me to hurry and sprinted to catch up.


"What are we here to get?" Link shrugged and I groaned. "You don't know."

"I kinda get whatever looks good." He shrugged again, as if it wasn't a big deal.

"What looks good?" I find his eyes wandering to me. Our gazes meeting and Link blushing before turning away.

"H-How about a pasta? Does Alfredo sound good?" He starts to hurry down the aisle. For a moment I thought he was thinking I looked good. But that can't be possible, can it?


"Hand me the sauce, please?" I absent-mindlessly hand Link a jar. My mind stuck on the incident at the store.

Link hasn't even glanced my way since then. Something it up. I wait for him to go over to the doorway. The place he calls for us to come down for dinner. My feet making little noise as I make my way to him. I grab his hand and use quite a bit of force to pull him back into the kitchen. Pushing Link against the wall before he can gain his balance. I try to ignore the blush on his face and how much shorter I am. Has he grown?

"She-eik?!" I glare up at him, though I'm sure it isn't very intimidating.

"Don't Sheik me." I poke his chest with my finger. "You have some explaining to do."

"Wha-"

"Why are you ignoring me?" I step back and cross my arms. A stance I take often.

"Ignoring you? When have I ever done that?" I tap my foot and turn away.

"Today. Ever since we went to the store. I don't like it." My chest is feeling tight again. Why is this happening?

"I'm sorry. I just... Just..." I spring on him like an aracha.

"Just what!" My eyes begin to prick, but I don't understand why I want to cry. "Stop it! I don't want to be ignored!"

"Sheik." Link's hand cups my face and wipes away tears that are spilling over.

"Why?! I don't get it! Why am I crying over something so trivial! I hate you!" I cover my mouth and back away. "I didn't mean that."

But I don't stay away long. My body practically jumping into his embrace. Face pressed into Link's chest. His arms come up around me and I feel better. The pain that has been showing up is gone. Replaced by a sensation of floating.

"Shh." Link's calloused fingers working through my hair.

"Why did you look to me when I asked what looks good?" Link's face is a beaming red as I reach to loop my arms around his neck.

"I... ummm..." I chuckle. Then Link's eyes sparkle and he surprises me. "Why do you dislike me ignoring you?"

My mouth suddenly feels dry. I'm obviously in love. In those few seconds I was in his arms, I realized it. It has been slow-coming, but I love the boy my sister brought into our house. I don't know how to feel about it. But I've never been good at emotions. So I gave him the cockiest grin I could muster.

"Because I love you."

And watched as the once homeless boy's face turned a new shade of red.


14. Affection

Zelda wanted Link, but the hero wouldn't give her the affection he held only for Sheik.


I know I kinda may have gotten lazy at the end of this... But it wasn't that! I swear! I just needed a stopping point... Which was hard to decide upon. So we ended up with this.

I am posting this as an early apology for the time I will not be able to update... I got a chance to type and I took it. So this is to hold you guys over until I can sit down at a computer (Or my Wii U) and type once more. It could be a bit. Sorry!

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