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Drakier

"Wow, this is a huge waterfall!" Colin exclaimed, looking over the edge of the falling water. Dark pulled him back by his shirt.

"I don't want you falling now," Dark said over the rushing sound of the water.

"When he lets go of Colin, I'll get him," I thought. "It will be the perfect timing."

I watched his hand drop from Colin's shirt and I smirked.

"Look, guys!" I pointed behind me. "A Zora!" They both looked around cluelessly, searching over my shoulder.

I abruptly dove at Dark and he didn't even expect it. Both of us fell off of the waterfall together.

"What the Hell are you doing?" Dark hollered, pushing me away.

"I was trying to kiss you without Colin watching!" I hollered back, trying to reach for him, but he kicked my fingers.

"Piss off! Goddesses, what the Hell is wrong with you? Throwing us off of a waterfall? Are you crazy?"

"No!" I yelled back. "I just love you!"

"See you, then." I watched them snap his fingers and he disappeared from my eyesight.

It felt like the longest time I had ever fallen from this waterfall.

"Dark, why the Hell didn't you take –" My voice cracked and I never finished.

I plunged into the water, not sucking in enough air to hold my breath for even a second. I started choking on the water, trying to swim up for air. I thankfully reached the top, sputtering for air. While trembling, I swam slowly towards the edge of the water and climbed out.

I fell flat on my stomach, coughing loudly. I was shivering from the water covering my body; I was freezing. I wrapped my arms around myself, still hacking up water.

My head hurt really badly. I put one of my hands on my head, trying to hide the pounding.

"Wait – all I feel is hair... Where's my hat? I can't live without that thing!" I thought quickly.

I turned around swiftly causing my head to hurt even more. I looked at the water and there was a Zora floating in the water, holding my green hat. I tilted my head slightly and so did he.

"This yours?" he asked, holding it higher.

"Yeah –" I coughed, then got off of the ground. I walked over shakily, leaned down towards him, and grabbed the hat from his hand. "Thanks."

"No problem, man," he smiled, "So, why'd you jump off of the highest waterfall here?"

"Ah, no reason," I laughed, wringing out my soaked hat. "Just for fun."

"Didn't look too fun to me," he chuckled. "Anyway, why are you even here?"

"I was showing my step brother around Hyrule. He hasn't been out of our own province."

"Where'd you guys come from?" he inquired. I watched him wipe his hair out of his eyes.

"Ordona," I answered simply.

"Ah! Ordonians! Cool! So, how long have you been going around Hyrule for?"

"A long time now. I travel."

He nodded, and then said, "Wait, you seem familiar – Have I seen you before?"

"Probably," I laughed. "I'm everywhere."

"Oh! You're the Hero of Twilight, right?" he asked. "Link?"

"I am," I smiled.

"Prince Ralis has talked about you! Ah, this is so awesome! He said you're such a cool guy!"

"... Really?" I chuckled again. Goddesses, how could someone get that excited over meeting me? I was just like every other person...

"Could I get your autograph?" he asked, pushing the hair out of his face again.

My eyes went wide. I patted my pockets and shrugged. "I – uh – I don't have anything to write on..."

"Oh, shoot. At least I get to meet you, right, man?"

"Yes. Right." I sniggered.

"My name is Drakier, by the way."

He held out his webbed hand. I moved closer to the water's edge and grabbed his hand. We shook our hands briefly. He smiled crookedly, and pulled his hand back. I smiled back, putting my hat on.

"So, how old's your bro?" he asked.

"About eight."

"Then why is he alone?"

"He isn't. He's with a friend of mine. And I need to get back to them. But..." I sighed. "... they're at the top of the waterfall."

"Oh, sorry, man. You're out of luck," he murmured. "You'll have to wait until they get down here." He swam to the edge and rested his elbows on the hard rock, looking at me. I smiled slightly and I sat down on the ground, right near him.

He was cute for a Zora. Usually, they weren't all too pretty. Some were and they were lucky enough to get good genes. Drakier was obviously one of the lucky ones. He had long green hair and a light blue-green body. He had nice eyes too. They were a bright emerald green, which complimented his jade hair greatly.

"How old are you, Drakier?" I asked, starting some small-talk.

"Fifteen," he beamed. "I'm turning sixteen in a few days. What about you?"

"Seventeen. And I have no idea when I'm turning eighteen."

"You have no idea?" he asked, in shock.

"Nope," I laughed. "Never have, never will."

"Well, why not? I mean, come on, man! Where are your parents?"

"They're dead," I replied dully. "That's why I don't know."

"Oh, I'm sorry... I didn't know."

"It's fine – I do have step-parents. They watch out for me."

"In a way, you're lucky though. You don't have someone looking after you all the time. You don't have them waiting for you to come home..."

"It's not lucky. I would rather have someone that's waiting for me than no one at all. It makes you lonely." I leaned back, supporting myself with my elbows. "Really lonely..." I looked at him and smiled, "So you're really the lucky one."

He nodded, watching me closely.

"So, what's it like to be an adult?" he asked, changing the subject.

"Fine... I guess," I said to him. "Hard at times."

"Why?"

"Finding food is one reason. And I don't have many rupees for buying it. Getting hurt is another – for me, I mean – since I'm the only one out on the fields."

"I see," he said. "So since you're well-known and everything – have you found someone you love yet?"

"Everyone asks that! But, no, not yet," I lied. "Even though I'm well-known, it's still hard to get someone. Well, it's not hard – I'm always asked – but I haven't found the right person yet. What about you?"

"It's a secret..." He blushed a dark red.

"You can tell me," I laughed. "I wouldn't tell anyone."

"You would keep it a secret?" he asked, cocking an eyebrow.

I nodded seriously. Of course I would have kept it a secret and if I didn't – who would care? It was only going to be some girl Zora.

"Well, I do like someone. But I don't know if they like me."

"Just let them know! You won't ever know if they like you back unless you tell them."

"It's hard though..." he mumbled.

"It's not too hard," I said.

"But it is!"

"How?" I asked.

"I don't want to say..." He turned his head to the side, no longer looking at me.

"You said you would tell me," I joked lightly.

"Okay. I'm in love with... another boy," he whispered, closing his eyes.

"You are?" I asked, wide-eyed.

He flinched. "Do you hate me now?" he asked sadly. He looked so hurt now, and I shook my head.

"No, no, no." I smiled at him. "I still like you."

"You don't hate me?" he asked purely in relief, smiling slightly now. "You don't feel repulsed?"

I shook my head, still smiling. "I still like you as much as I did before I knew that."

"That's great!" he beamed. "So I think I could tell my mom and dad?"

"I-I don't know about that, Drakier. I don't think it's such a good idea. Not at the time."

"Why not, man?"

"I'm not too sure if you should tell them. Not yet, at least."

"So, I should keep it a secret?"

"If I was in your position, I would. They could end up very upset with you." Just like Rusl was with me...

"So, what should I tell the guy that I like?"

"Ask him if he likes you back. If he says yes, ask him if you want to go out together. If no, he might be mad at you."

"Mad?" He looked extremely confused right now.

"He might not like guys and he might be offended if you ask him to go out."

"Confusing."

"I know," I sighed, looking hack up at the waterfall. "Where are you Dark? I miss your presence..."

I then smiled. I finally knew that I wasn't the only gay person alive, besides Dark. Drakier was one too. Now that was another person needing to keep their secret.

"Oh, by the way, keep it a secret – you'll know when it's the right time to tell people," I said, looking back down at him.

"Well, thanks for all the advice, man. I appreciate it. And I must be off. It was nice talking to you, Link," he said softly, smiling afterwards.

I smiled back at him. "You're welcome, and it was nice talking to you, too, Drakier."

"See ya 'round!" He waved and dove down back into the water. He elegantly swam off, his long green hair flowing softly behind him.

"I really hope he does the right thing. I really don't want him hurt because of me."

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