Desert Child

What lead Naboruu to be a Gerudo thief?

Chapter Twenty Four: Those Twinkling Eyes

Naboruu had been sleeping for only an hour or so, when there was a creak, and then the door that lead to Link and Laura's room opened.

Naboruu jumped up. She was startled. "Link!" she cried. "I was sleeping!"

Link lowered his head guiltily then closed the door behind him. "I know," he admitted. "Please don't whoop my butt," he joked.

Naboruu smiled and drew a fist. "You're lucky I'm in a good mood!"

They shared a laugh.

"So what do you want?" asked Naboruu, cutting to the chase. She let out a yawn.

Link took a seat beside her. "I just wanted to talk. Everyone else is sleeping."

"Well I was sleeping, but that was until you woke me up! And what about Laura? She's your wife."

"She's too serious sometimes. I don't think she'd really appreciate me waking her, either..."

"Rose?"

"Rose is with Talon now."

"Talon?"

"He's a GUY! Please, Nabrouu!"

Naboruu laughed.

"Besides," Link added, "there's some things I wanted to ask that I could only ask you."

"Like what?" Naboruu asked, turning slightly so she could look Link in the eyes. Oh to Din, did he have the most handsome eyes Naboruu had ever seen. They twinkled every time he moved his head. Naboruu stooped day dreaming, she wanted to hear what Link had to say. Plus, it was a little uncomfortable looking him in the eyes for some reason.

"Why didn't you stop by? I mean, I asked you to visit. Everyday I looked forward to it..."

Naboruu was astounded. 'You mean you thought of me?! Really?"

Link blushed a little. "Well, yeah. Then Laura had Link..."

"Thank you," said Naboruu.

"For what?"

"You named him Link! That was my idea. I feel kind of proud. I didn't tell Laura, of course..."

A look of relief came across Link's face. "Thank Nayru. Laura would flip, whether she liked you or not! So..." Link said, taking a breath, "What do you think of Laura?"

"She's okay, not quite conversational, such as you are, but, she looks like she'll take some getting-to-know..."

Link nodded. It seemed like there was nothing to say, but he wanted to find something, and quick.

Naboruu broke the silence. "Why did you kiss me that day I met you?" she asked quickly, and they both bent their head down in embarrassment, kind of like when you're in first grade, and you admit you have a crush on the boy sitting next to you, and you find out he likes you, too.

"I don't know," Link admitted. "Honestly, in case you didn't notice...you're different. But not in a good way! In a really neat way! And I guess I was...attracted to you...I know it was wrong, with a pregnant woman waiting at home with me...I'm sorry if I offended you..."

Naboruu smiled warmly. "You're such a sensitive guy. So considerate. That's what I always wanted. No need to apologize. Because I was attracted to you, too...I didn't mind it at all..."

Woah, letting the truth out sure made them feel different.

"Are you still?" asked Link.

"Still what?" asked Naboruu, although she already knew what Link meant. She just wanted to hold the conversation out longer. She sensed what was going to happen.

"Attracted," said Link boldly.

Heck, she'd let it all out just now, what was the point of lying?

"Yes," Naboruu said. "Are you still attracted to me?"

"Yes," said Link. "We could be great together, but Laura's the problem. Don't get me wrong, I love Laura with all my heart. She's my baby doll, and I'd never want to hurt her. But I have feelings for you, and I can't run from them..."

Next thing she knew, Naboruu was leaned over and kissing Link. Oh my Nayru! What a sin! His faithful wife, Laura, was sleeping in the next room.

As they kissed, their consciousness were both aware of what they were doing wrong. They knew it was wrong. But the emotions couldn't hold them back. Link felt love for Naboruu, and Naboruu felt the same way for Link.

They began to embrace each other, Naboruu's arms wrapped around Link's neck and his hands around her waist.

But Naboruu, being the good woman she was, was no way in Hyrule going to let it get too far. She was a virgin, and planned on losing her virginity when she was ready.

Breaking the kiss, she said, "Link, that was really very nice, but I'm getting mighty tired..."

What a lie and a half! Naboruu was wide awake, and her hormones were begging her for another moment with Link. She wanted Link sooo bad, but it wasn't possible.

"That's fine," said Link. "'Spose I should be getting a little bit of shut-eye anyway. See you at breakfast."

"Yeah," said Naboruu. She leaned over once more and gave him a short little smooch before he returned to his room.

What had made her do that, anyway? Sheesh! She wasn't sure what it was about him. Maybe his nice smile, his brown hair, his nice body.
No. Naboruu shook her head and settled on something.

It was those eyes. Those twinkling blue eyes.