Zelda woke up in Link's arms, her blue eyes drifting open slowly to feel her skin against his. Her back was flush against his chest and his arms embraced her gently. She hummed softly with an exhale, hearing his calm breaths behind her.
Goddesses, she felt at peace.
She kept her close proximity to Link as she turned to face him, stroking his cheek with the backs of her fingers.
"Good morning, Link."
His blue eyes opened with a smile, the hued oceans shared between them swimming with a deep love.
"Good morning, Zelda," he said.
Her hand reformed to cup his cheek and there was no hesitation for what followed. Their lips met with the passion of the night before, Link taking her into his arms and holding tight as they shared lips and breaths.
"I love you," she whispered against his lips, Link panting heavy breaths as he looked at them.
"I love you too," he whispered back. His eyes went to hers and sank deep into an admiration. "I always will."
Link took a strand of her blonde hair, playing with it as he stared lovingly into her eyes, his head relaxing completely into the pillow beneath him.
"You're so beautiful," Link said slowly, his voice soft, stunned and amazed at her beauty. He figured he shouldn't be, knowing her all this time, but every time he looked at her, he couldn't help but be absolutely enthralled.
Zelda slowly blinked her eyes and gave a warm smile.
"So are you," she said before moving her arm so that it bent under her head, it acting as her pillow. "Handsome, I mean. But I'd love you even if you weren't."
"Good to know," Link said with a slight laugh. He gave her a small peck before sliding out of the bed.
"I'll make some breakfast," Link said as he clothed himself.
"Sounds good," Zelda said with a smirk, Link smiling at how obviously she was checking him out. He released a chuckle and bowed his head as he secured his belt.
"Quite the dirty mind for a goddess," he said with a lingering gaze on her as he headed to descend the stairs.
He stopped in his tracks with two scuffs of his feet, his left hand going to cover his right.
"Link?" Zelda inquired. "What's wrong?"
He turned back around to face her as his breathing quickened.
"Last night," he explained. "We…we…"
"I was there, Link," Zelda said with a laugh. "I know."
"That's not what I meant," said Link. "Last time, the Triforce of Wisdom was gone from my hand the morning after we conceived. If you are pregnant, we have a way to tell."
Zelda took a deep breath in and out as she moved to sit on her heels, looking at Link with a great hope in her heart and a hand on her stomach.
Link shook his head.
"I'm too scared too look," he said. "I don't want to disappoint you. You already have your hopes up."
"That can't be avoided, Link," Zelda said. "When I said last night that I wanted to try, I knew this was part of it, the potential disappointment, expecting the worse and watching it unravel before my eyes. I'm ready for it now and you are too."
"Link," she implored at Link's hesitation. "Don't you understand? We're finally on the same page. After everything we've been through I can see our future. Our past doesn't weigh us down anymore. No matter what happens, if I'm with you I can handle all of it, the worsts, the bests. Just like your example has taught me. We've healed together."
Link smiled.
"You're amazing."
He looked down and uncovered his hand. His expression fell at the sight of two triangles.
Link looked back up.
"You aren't pregnant," he said with a slow sadness.
But Zelda only smiled.
"Why are you smiling?" Asked Link with a slight chuckle.
Zelda shrugged.
"Because it's okay," she said. "We'll try again."
Link couldn't help but keep his smile as he looked at her, they soon shared laughter as well.
"We will."
