Greetings. a thousand pardons for delaying so long! to make up, here's a special 3 chapter update extravaganza! FIVE THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED AND FIFTY THREE WORDS OF NON-STOP SMASH BROS. ACTION! The bulk of that being chapter 28. what comes in the chapters before? not much. the only reasoni wrote chapter 26 was to include something that would help zelda find out what y. link was hiding. that however slipped my my mind and made this chapter almost useless. for those looking zeldaxlink again, however, will find a little goody at the closing of this chapter ;-)

XXVI. 'Twas the night before the Second Round

Roy, Link, Zelda and Peach were sitting in the lounge after a good long meal. Link decided that he would try something new for dinner… unfortunately, that "something new" was escargots. After almost vomiting all over Peach, Link decided to order a steak. Peach and Zelda were sulking, for their attempt to invite Samus to dinner proved futile.

"Such a shame," Peach said to Zelda, "I really want to know how they're hitting it off!"

"Oh we'll get her!" Zelda said, "One of these days we'll--"

"What are you girls gabbing about?" Roy asked.

"Oh nothing."

"Then stop chattering," Link said huffily, "We're trying to play a game of Go-Fish! Got any sixes?"

"Go fish!"

"Damn… Care to join us ladies?"

"Go-Fish? Really now, you're way too old to be playing that!" Peach said.

"Aw, but it's fun!" Roy said, "Any aces?"

"ARGH! Third time in a row!"

Peach sighed. "Well, suit yourselves. I'm going to make some tea and head upstairs."

"Hmm…" Roy said, "I could use some tea." Roy got up and joined Peach as they walked to the kitchen.

Zelda wrapped her arms around Link. "It's been a long day," She yawned, "What say we head off to bed?"

"But Roy and I—"

"I doubt Roy will be coming back." Zelda said.

Link gave a hopeless sigh. "Fine, you win. Let's go." Link put the deck of cards back in the box, and left it on the table. As Link got up, Zelda clutched his shoulders.

"Wouldn't mind dragging me to the room, would you? I'm exhausted. Especially after running around the hotel with Peach."

"Fine by me." Link headed upstairs, the Hylian Princess dragging sleepily behind him.

She inhaled deeply, catching some strange scent. "Link? Are you wearing your cologne?"

"Um... no…" Link said. He was rarely without his expensive cologne applied generously on his chest. Zelda was puzzled. Where have I smelt that before? Wait… could it be?… "Link, were you hugging Roy?"

"Um… no…" Link said, quieter.

"Yes you were Link! I can smell him on your shirt!"

"W-we weren't hugging!" Link stammered, "He was leaning on my shoulder. You're not the only tired one in this whole hotel."

"YOU TWO WERE SNUGGLING!" Zelda shrieked.

"W-well I—"

"That's kinda cute…"

"What?"

"I said, that's kind of cute."

"Really?"

"Yeah… but that doesn't I'm letting you snuggle with him all the time. That's the last time, okay?" Zelda was grinning, but Link couldn't see this. He was blushing, and thankfully, Zelda couldn't see. The finally reached their room. As they entered, Link headed for the bathroom.

"Are you showering again?" Zelda said incredulously.

"Just a quick one," Link said, "If I don't shower before I sleep, my hair will be all poofy in the morning."

Zelda sighed as Link entered the bathroom. This time, he didn't lock the door. Hell, he didn't even close it all the way. Zelda smiled. It's good to have you back. She flopped onto the fluffy king-sized bed. Mmmm, comfy. Her eyelids were drooping and sleep was seizing her.

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Link was blow-drying his hair. Heehee, silky smooth hair! Link loved his hair, very much indeed. Finally finished, he put his blow dryer away and left the bathroom. He saw Zelda, fast asleep on the bed. Link liked watching Zelda sleep. She was so beautiful while she was sleeping. Wearing nothing but a towel, he crawled onto the bed and hugged the princess.

She awoke and saw her handsome boyfriend beside her, enveloping her in his smooth, muscular arms. "I love you Link."

"I love you too."

"Link… you're not wearing anything?" Zelda said, sleepily

"Just a towel."

Zelda was getting hot. "Just a towel?" She said curiously.

"Yeah, why?"

"Nothing… say, I'm really feeling tired. Can you help me out of my dress?"

"Sure." Link reached behind Zelda. He fumbled around a bit, trying to unlace her dress. Then, he pulled her dress off. "Should I stop here?"

"No… And let me help you out of that towel. The remainder of their clothes were thrown off the bed. Zelda had only seen Link naked a few hours ago, but she didn't stop to acknowledge it. Now she could. Link immensely enjoyed seeing his beloved unclothed as well. "When was the last time we—"

"Four days."

"That's too long…"

"I agree." Link said hungrily.

I'm sure you know what happens now… let's just leave it at that…

oh, how i luv to tease thee! lol. well, chap 27 is another failed attemptto aid zelda in her quest to squeeze the juicy secret fromlink. still very funny, and it's not too long, so please read it!