Disclaimer

I do not own any Zelda characters. They are the property of Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo.

Author's notes

I began to write this story after I saw how few stories centered on Link's love for Sheik. As far as I know, only three stories have been posted on so I'm here to create the fourth. By the way, I do know Sheik is Zelda in disguise, but Sheik and Zelda are two different people in this story.

Chapter 1: Discoveries

Everyone in Toaru Village knew Link as the Hero of Time, but what nobody knew is that Link had a weakness. Link, who, on the outside, appeared tough and intimidating, had been furtively harboring romantic feelings for Sheik. Every time Sheik would come near Link, he would freeze and not be able to move. If Sheik spoke, Link would clam up and turn the color of an overripe tomato. Things only worsened as days passed and problems were solved. Link lived, ate, and breathed Sheik. He longed for Sheik to the point of madness. Link began to lose fights because his mind was on Sheik constantly. Then he began to suffer from insomnia during the night. Soon after, his appetite decreased. His fairy partner, Navi, began to worry about him.

"Link, you aren't well at all. You're losing battles, you barely sleep, and I never see you eating anymore," Navi said one day. "I'm worried about you."

"I'm fine, I promise," Link said. "If it'll make you feel better, I'll eat something later."

"Right," Navi said sarcastically. "You said the same thing yesterday, and the day before that, and the day before that, and—"

"Navi!" Link shouted. "I. AM. FINE!"

"No, you are not, Link," Navi replied. "Go and look in a mirror, then tell me that."

Link went into the bathroom. His reflection stared back at him. He looked horrible; there were dark circles under his eyes from not sleeping, and he was bone-thin.

"You were right, Navi, I am not fine," Link sighed. "What do you propose I do about it?"

"For starters, eat some lunch," Navi replied. "Then I want you to take a hot bath and try to get some sleep."

"All right," Link agreed, heading towards the kitchen.

Since Link had not eaten properly in a month, he wasted no time in eating every bit of food he owned.

When he was finally full, he returned to the bathroom, shut the door, and began to run a bath. As the tub was filling up, he pulled off his blue cap and boots. Next he removed his baldric and sheath. He hung those on the peg in his room. His belt came next, along with his Blue Tunic, his chest guard, and his white undershirt. Lastly, Link removed his leggings.

Link checked the water temperature and climbed into the bathtub, closing the shower curtain as he laid back. After a few minutes of soaking, Link reached into the toiletry basket and picked up a bottle of shampoo. It smelled of aloe, a scent Link loved. He squeezed some into his palm and started to lather his hair vigorously. That done, he poured several cupfuls of water over his head to rinse out the shampoo. He then picked up a bar of soap and proceeded to wash himself thoroughly. After making sure all the soap was rinsed off, Link drained the tub and grabbed a purple towel. He dried his hair and grabbed a blue towel to dry his body with. When he was totally dry, he put on his faded plaid robe and matching slippers, and headed to his room.

Link picked up his pajamas from the chair he'd hastily thrown them over earlier that morning and began to remove his robe, exposing his muscular body. He then removed his slippers and put on his nightshirt and pants. Link crawled into bed not expecting to fall asleep, but all those sleepless nights had really taken a toll on him, and he was sleeping in three seconds flat.

Link had a very strange dream. In it, he was in the pasture, tending to his animals, when he heard the voices of the three divine goddesses, Din, Farore, and Nayru.

"Go to the one you seek," they said. "Speak the truth, and your wish shall be granted."

"What was that?" Link asked, confused.

"Go to the one you seek," they repeated. "Speak the truth, and your wish shall be granted."

And with those final words, the voices faded into thin air, and Link was left to his thoughts.

Link suddenly realized what the goddesses' message had meant. Sheik knew nothing of Link's feelings, so Link would need to confess. To make things better, Sheik just might have similar feelings for Link.

When Link woke up, it was late morning, and Navi was shouting for him to get out of bed, so he obliged. He opened his window and made his bed. Then he went to the kitchen to have some breakfast, but stopped when he remembered his "feast" from the day before. As an alternative, Link returned to his room and laid his clothes on the bed: his undershirt and chest guard, his Blue Tunic, his belt, baldric, and sheath, and his leggings and boots. First, Link removed his pajamas and folded them carefully, placing them in a drawer. Next, he pulled on his leggings and slipped his undershirt over his head. He then put on his chest guard and Blue Tunic. After that, he buckled his belt and put on his boots. Lastly, he added his cap, baldric, and sheath.

Link jumped on Epona and headed in the direction of the village, supposedly to buy food. Instead, he found himself bumping into Sheik. Link turned the color of an overripe tomato, prompting Sheik to ask if he was feeling well.

Link nodded slowly, and Sheik turned to leave.

"Wait!" Link yelled. "Don't go, I want to talk to you!"

Sheik nodded and walked back to Link, saying, "What's the matter?"

"Could we talk in private somewhere?" Link asked.

"Yes," said Sheik. "Come with me."

Link turned and followed Sheik to an unused shop. Sheik sat on the floor, followed by Link.

Link took a deep breath. "Sheik, do you…well, uh…are you in love with anyone?"

Sheik shook his head no.

"Oh…then…would…you…consider…falling…in…love…with…me?" asked Link.

Sheik nodded, silently moving closer to Link. He removed his facemask and pressed his lips to Link's. It was a simple kiss, chaste and questioning.

"Oh…Sheik…you have…no idea…how long…I've been dreaming about this moment," Link sighed, as he leaned his head on Sheik's shoulder.

Sheik cupped Link's chin in his hand and kissed him again, more passionately now.

"Same…here," Sheik said.

"Leave the mask off for now," Link said.

"All right," Sheik said. "I should go now. Zelda will kill me if I'm back too late."

"Do you have to?" Link asked. "Stay."

"I really cannot linger," Sheik said.

"Okay," Link agreed.

Sheik pressed his lips to Link's once more and disappeared in a flash of white light.

Next chapter will be longer, I promise.