…. Omg… longest chapter ever! But I… I just couldn't find a good place to stop! So, for you all, a super long chapter of doom.
I'm pretty tired right now so I won't bore you with my usual long author's note. All I really have to say is first: THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS! I APPRECIATED THEM ALL! And second: AH MY HEAD HURTS! Sorry.
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Eyes half closed, mouth slightly agape, muscles sore, mind in a fog…
Rikuo and Yuki looked to each other knowingly, each giving Link a pat on the back.
"Guests?"
"Guests," Link replied weakly, all but fainting into his work chair. Rikuo chuckled lightly and Yuki gave him a sheepish smile. Link glowered at both of them. "It's not funny! I mean, it's great to see them and all but… Jeez, I can't seem to get one moment to myself! You know, alone! Seriously, my mother decided that she was going to invite herself over and make me breakfast this morning! I can't even eat breakfast alone!"
"Ah, you poor, poor thing… Luckily I never had that problem," Yuki admitted. Link looked at him dumbstruck and he explained, "My parents died when I was young, so I grew up with my grandparents. They're not particularly healthy these days so I'm the one doing the visiting."
"Ugh, jeez Yuki you're so lucky, not having to deal with rowdy relatives." Yuki nodded, but then thought for a minute and sighed.
"Well, no, I do have to deal with relatives, just not my relatives…" Yuki muttered as he glared at Rikuo pointedly. Rikuo froze, a slow and wavering smile working its way over his face.
"Heheh… yeah, well, I'll admit they can be a handful…"
"Handful!" Yuki exclaimed exasperatedly. Rikuo rubbed the back of his head and still held that "I didn't do it" smile on his face.
"Uh, yeah, well… Anyway, about your relatives Link," he said, changing the subject. Yuki gave him a disapproving glance but let it go as he sat against his desk and nodded towards Link.
"Huh? Well, what can I say?" he started. "They go sightseeing during the day and every night when I get back from work they always show up a few minutes later. Then we all talk and my mother badgers me about my weight and not getting enough sleep and Zelda joins in, saying I seem more out of it and asks if I don't want them there. Course, I can't say that 'yes Zelda, I want you all to leave me alone so I can think about my ex boyfriend' cause I don't even want to go there with my mother around. And Sheik's not much help. He just sits in the chair and makes a comment or two, but that's it!
"The really sad part is that my mother worries that I'm not getting sleep or that I'm overworked, but the only reason I haven't been getting any sleep lately is because they've stayed until about one in the morning for the past four nights. (A.N. making today Wednesday btw.) So it's no wonder I'm not getting much sleep," he complained. He decided not to mention that the little time that he has left to sleep is usually spent staring at a ceiling because he couldn't sleep, afraid to have dreams about Dark.
"Jeez, quite the pickle you're in eh?" Rikuo commented offhandedly. Link rolled his eyes.
"No, really, I hadn't noticed," he replied sarcastically.
"Hey, no need to get bitchy about it."
"I'm not bitchy!"
"Alright you two, enough," Yuki interrupted, putting himself between the two. He gave his lover a warning glance and then turned to look at Link. "Look, Link, I know that you've had to really stretch yourself these days. I think that honestly what you need to do is tonight tell them that you need some time to yourself."
"But that's just it; I can't do that tonight. My mother's leaving tomorrow so this will be her last night. I can't do that to her…" he said sadly. Then he added, "…Cause if I did, my dad would call and give me an earful."
Yuki looked sympathetic as he offered, "Well then, how about we come over tonight."
Both Rikuo and Link looked at him flabbergasted as they cried in unison "Come over!"
"Yes, come over," Yuki repeated calmly, giving Rikuo another warning stare. "That way you don't have to entertain quite as much, and when it gets late I'll 'force' you to get some sleep. Or, I suppose Rikuo would be better for that job…"
"You got it! Bedtime's at straight up ten, so I don't want to hear any complaints," Rikuo stated as he slung his arm over Link's shoulder. The young detective sighed tiredly but nodded. How could he say no?
"Thanks guys. You can walk home with me tonight then, since they'll be there soon after. They always are… its kinda freaky actually…"
"Yeah, sounds like it," Yuki replied.
"Doesn't surprise me," Rikuo announced. The two stared at him as he continued, "No, really, it's like a gift that all mothers have. My mum always knew where I was, no matter what I did. She knew where I was, what I did, who I was with… Hell, she knew that Yuki and I were going out before he did."
"That's not true!" Yuki cried bitterly. Rikuo rolled his eyes as he leaned down to whisper in Link's ear.
"He was really dense when it came to stuff like that…"
"I was not!"
"Babe, you didn't even realize that I'd asked you out on a date until I kissed you goodnight at your door afterwards," Rikuo reminded him pointedly, grinning like a Cheshire cat. Yuki turned a bright crimson as he looked away.
"Well, you didn't make it obvious…" he muttered in a huff. Rikuo shook his head chuckling.
"I asked you to dinner and a movie. I brought you flowers. Could I have been more obvious?"
"I have to admit Yuki, dinner and a movie is usually a big hint. And flowers? Really Rikuo?" Link asked. Rikuo nodded and Link said, "Wow. Well, yeah, sounds obvious to me." Yuki looked affronted, but they knew they had him since his face was bright, bright red.
"…Well, it wasn't obvious to me…" he pouted. Link and Rikuo started cracking up and while Yuki gave them a death glare, it only made them laugh harder. Link leaned back in his chair with his hands over his mouth while Rikuo had his wrapped around his middle, the two making quite a ruckus to say the least.
"Fine, laugh, laugh at the sheltered boy, see if I care," Yuki grumbled. Rikuo grinned widely at him and wrapped an arm around his lover, giving his a chaste kiss on the top of his blushing head.
"Aw, don't be like that. I was only teasing, you know that. Besides, you can't be mad at me; you still owe me," he growled suggestively. Yuki squeaked lightly, his blush worsening, if at all possible. Link rolled his eyes.
"Jeez, get a room at least… and that means one without me in it!" Link exclaimed as Rikuo "ministrations" didn't cease.
"Mmph!" Yuki protested weakly as his lips were captured in a hungry kiss. He couldn't help but give up though as warm arms wrapped around his shoulders and that mouth was rather inviting…
"Ugh…" Link moaned irritably as he spun in his chair and whammed his head against the desk. Ah yes, nights with his mother and days with his gay partners. Grand, just grand…
He stilled as suddenly it dawned on him. "Ah shit… I forgot."
"HmmMM?" Yuki mumbled before yelping as hands got a little to friendly. But that was ok, because Link knew what he meant.
"I just remembered that my mother's… well…" he paused, taking a deep breath before saying, "She's homophobic."
Dead silence befell the office. Well, at least it did until the gay lovers finally unattached their mouths to voice their opinion on the matter.
"WHAAAAAT!"
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"Linky!" Julia (Link's mom) cried, throwing her arms around Link as soon as the door was open. Link smiled sheepishly at her.
"Jeez mom, calm down will ya? I saw you just this morning."
"What, can't a mother give her son a hug?" she asked bitterly. Link sighed. What was it about his mother that no matter how ridiculous it was, she always won? Worst was that she knew that she always won. She let go of Link and strolled into the apartment. "Anyway, we had the most interesting tour today!"
"Oh yes, absolutely thrilling," Sheik said sarcastically as he followed in, his sister not far behind.
"Sheik! It was a fine tour," Zelda said, through it was obvious that she didn't really mean it. Link decided it was probably best not to ask. Not that he really had time to as he heard his mother gasp.
"Oh my, why didn't you tell me you were having guests darling?" Julia inquired, indicating Yuki and Rikuo. The two had been sitting on the coach and with her entrance stood up.
"Oh, right, sorry mom. This is Yuki Osara and Rikuo Saerchi. They're my temporary partners at the office," Link explained.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Lennings," Yuki greeted, gave her a charming smile as he nodded his head and shook her hand gently. "I'm Yuki."
"And I'm Rikuo," said the other detective, taking her hand next and kissing it in a gentlemanly manner. Link guessed that Yuki had taught him that one. But, wherever it came from, his mother was certainly impressed by the two.
"My goodness, aren't you two just quite the gentlemen? I'm glad to see that Link has found himself some nice companions," Julia commented, smiling at the couple. "I'm Julia Lennings. Please call me Julia; Mrs. Lennings always makes me feel so old."
"Oh, right then," Yuki replied, glancing over to see Link heave a huge sigh of relief. Things were moving very smoothly.
And things continued to run in such a way. The six were all seated around the room: Link sat in the middle of the couch with his mother to one side and Zelda to the other; Sheik sat in the single armchair; and Yuki and Rikuo sat in a couple of fold out chairs that Link had been able to dig up. The evening started out talking about this "interesting" tour that the visitors had gone on. Seems it was a walking tour about the history of some of the different streets and such. Link had to admit, just hearing about it made him want to slit his throat.
After hearing about the rather dull history of Tenth Street, the conversation moved to what different cases were being worked on in Link's father's precincts. It seemed that Sheik had moved up fairly quickly after Link left. He'd busted the 911 Gang only a few days after Link's departure (A.N. See Chapter one if curious) and found that they were part of a larger crime ring. It had taken some time, but about a month after busting the 911 Gang the ringleader of the crime ring had finally been caught thanks to Sheik's insight.
"Wow, sounds like things are going great. Guess you guys didn't really need me eh?" Link admitted, smiling slightly. Sheik shrugged.
"Well, I wouldn't say that exactly," the twin brother stated, taking a small sip from his glass. Link gave him a funny look.
"Oh?"
"He just misses having you to order around," Zelda teased, earning a glower from her twin. But it only seemed to make her giggle more. "But it's true!"
"Is that so? Funny, because I thought it was always you telling him what to do, ne?" Sheik countered, smirking. It was Zelda's turn to glare.
"I did not!"
"Yes you did."
"Did not!"
"Did so."
The siblings continued to bicker between themselves before realizing that the rest of the group was laughing at their show. Zelda looked off with a "humph!" and Sheik avoided eye contact as he sipped at his drink. There were jokes about how obvious it was that they were siblings, and the two only could take so much abuse before fighting back, trying desperately to prove that it wasn't that obvious. No one was fooled by it though. They were siblings through and through.
Once they'd all calmed down, they moved the topic to Link's work.
"Well, like I said before, for the better half of my first month here I was doing office work," Link reminded them. Yuki and Rikuo grinned.
"Like you need to remind us. I can still hear you bitching about it," Rikuo quipped, grinning evilly. Link flushed lightly and gave him a dirty look, but the other three looked at him curiously, obvious unaware of Link's distress over those three weeks. "Didn't he tell you? The only reason he was finally able to get out of it was that the big man got sick of his whining."
"I didn't whine thank you very much," Link disagreed crossly. Rikuo merely shrugged. "I didn't!"
"Now, now, you two," Yuki said, trying to calm them. Once they'd settled down, he continued their little epic. He told them how the Chief had partnered Link with them on a big case, and how they were having a tough time solving it. However he wormed his way out of telling them about the upcoming deadline and his partners weren't complaining.
"My, sounds like you have quite a bit on your plate dear. Almost reminds me of when your father worked in LA. He was always busy with extraordinary cases you know. Like one time…" Julia started before Link raised a hand to stop her.
"Please, mom, I've heard them all before. Really."
"But I like hearing them," Zelda said pointedly. Link tried to retaliate, but didn't get a word in before Yuki did.
"And I certainly haven't heard anything about your father Link. I think it would be fun to hear about him." Link looked back and forth between the two before sighing. He knew when he was beaten.
"Alright, alright, fine. I'm going to get a drink," Link said as he stood up, making his way towards the kitchen. Sheik rose from his seat as well.
"Mind if I come with?" he asked. "I've heard them plenty."
Link nodded and the two headed into the kitchen as his mother started with her story. Two sentences in and already he knew which one it was; the Demon Eye drug ring that turned out to be an international business partner with many similar rings all over the world. He knew his mother far too well.
"Guinness?" Link offered, handing it to Sheik. He knew it was Sheik's favorite. The man nodded, taking it and popping the top. Link grabbed himself a coke and closed the fridge before leaning against the counter. Sheik eyed him curiously.
"Aren't you having a beer?" he asked. Link smiled sheepishly and shook his head.
"Nah. I'd been thinking about cutting back you know?" Link explained. Sheik gave him a bizarre look and the young detective flushed. "No, not like that! It's not like I'm a raving alcoholic or anything, I just… um…" He sighed, trying to find the best way to explain – one that didn't include telling him that he had gotten drunk only days before and made out with the guy in the other room. Because you know, that just wouldn't go over very well. "It's kinda complicated. But I'm fine, really. No need to worry."
"Hmm? Is that so?" Sheik murmured, looking rather skeptical. Link nodded and took the opportunity to take a large gulp of his coke; a perfect excuse to look away from those piercing red eyes. Well, Sheik still swore to this day there were brown but everyone else agreed; they were red. True, in the right light it was more of a dusty red, but still red. Red…
Link stilled for a moment as it sunk in. Didn't Dark have red eyes? He glanced up at Sheik again, silently taking in the crimson color. Yes, there was certainly a resemblance. Not in face or body no, but in eyes… Dark's eyes were a brighter red, but there was still no doubt. Their eyes were almost identical.
But so what? What if they did have the same eyes? It was just a coincidence… But as Link thought on it, he couldn't help but wonder if it really was. Could it be that, perhaps, he'd been attracted to Dark because his eyes were so like Sheik's? It was a curious thought, it really was. But it seemed rather ridiculous to fall in love with someone because of their eyes. Besides, who said his initial attraction to the thief had anything to do with why he fell in love?
Other then their eyes, there was very little about them that was similar. Sheik was quieter and kept to himself, while Dark certainly wasn't quiet. But then again, he did tend to keep his secrets to himself… And they both had similar gestures… not to mention they were both about the same height…
Link shook his head slightly. This was ridiculous. Yes, there was some similarity, but they were still two very different people. Admittedly, it's possible that Dark's similarities to Sheik had been Link's initial attraction, but that wasn't why he fell in love with the thief. He'd fallen far harder for Dark then he ever had with Sheik, or probably ever could have.
Besides, there was one huge difference between the two: Sheik never loved him back; Dark did.
…Right?
"Link?" Sheik said, his brows furrowed. Link blinked a couple times before remembering where he was. The other detective moved a little closer, asking, "Are you alright? You're crying."
"Yeah, just a little lost in thought… wait, what!" Link yelped, his hand racing to his face. Sheik was right; he had indeed been crying. Well, tearing up more then anything, but still embarrassing all the same. He turned a light crimson as he hurriedly rubbed the liquid away. "Shit… God, I must look so pathetic right now…"
"No, not really," Sheik soothed, moving closer and resting a reassuring hand on Link's arm. "In pain, yes. Pathetic? No."
Link looked up at him, smiling and laughing softly. "I should have known you'd say something like that. You never change."
"Nor do you," Sheik replied. "You're still too up tight. Would it really hurt that much to admit you're in trouble? That you need help?" Link frowned and looked away, chuckling humorlessly.
"I guess you're right. We're just a couple of pricks stuck in a rut."
"Link…"
"Yeah, I know that's not the answer you wanted," Link admitted, "but I guess I'm just too stuck in my ways. Besides, I've made it so far haven't I? If I can live with being up tight, then why change?" Sheik opened his mouth to disprove, but Link merely shook his head. "Never mind, that was stupid. There's a lot wrong with it, but I'm just not willing to change my ways. Sorry."
"…It's alright," Sheik replied unhappily. "But if you change your mind, I'm just a phone call away." Link tilted his head to the side, a slightly baffled look on his face. Sheik blink at him and asked, "What?"
"Nothing, just that maybe I was wrong. I think you've changed more than I thought."
"Oh." Sheik blushed ever so slightly and Link couldn't help but chuckle at him.
"Anyway, I think mom's done so shall we join the gang?" Link asked. Sheik nodded wordlessly and the two headed into the living room.
Big mistake.
"…And he was so embarrassed! It was simply adorable, really it was. It was then and there that I decided that I was in love with him," Julia stated happily. Link rolled his eyes; she had to be the most embarrassing mother on the planet. Really, did she have to tell his friends about how she met and fell in love with dad? Ugh, it gave Link the shivers. Rikuo seemed rather bored by the story, leaning back in his chair and yawning quietly. Zelda was smiling and nodding and Yuki was giggling happily.
"Surely you're kidding Julia," Yuki said. She cocked an eye brow at him.
"Oh, why do you say that?"
"Well it's just that that sounds exactly like Rikuo and mine's third da--" He stopped mid-sentence, suddenly realizing his slip up. The room went very, very silent. Julia, Zelda and Sheik all looked completely dumbstruck. Rikuo gave his lover a "What did you do?" look and Link? Well, let's just say he would have been willing to listen to every one of his mother's stories ten times over if he could have avoided this change of events.
And Yuki prayed desperately that someone just shoot him. Now.
"…err, well, w-what I mean is… well you s-see… Rikuo and I…" Really, anytime now. A bullet to the head would be greatly appreciated. "We're…"
"We're lovers," Rikuo finished for him, crossing his arms over his chest and resuming his "Just try and make fun of it, I dare you" gaze. Yuki had turned a bright pink and Link let out an audible groan, his hands covering his face. Suddenly a shot to the head was sounding pretty good to him too.
"…Oh," Julia said rather dully. "Is that so?"
"Well, yes… yes it is," Yuki admitted, pulling at his shirt nervously. This was almost as bad as when he came out to his Grandparents. "We didn't mean to hide it from you" – yeah, right Link thought to himself – "but I guess I just didn't see a reason to mention it."
"Right, of course," Zelda interjected, standing a little straighter and trying to appear at least a little cheerful. But the oppressing silence only seemed worse with her attempts, so she slouched a little and looked down sheepishly.
For at least a minute pure silence reined over the group. Link would have laughed – considering how loud it had been minutes before – but the silence seemed to choke him. It wasn't until Julia spoke that the silence was broken, but not for the better.
"Tell me Yuki, have you or Rikuo tried anything with my son." There it was. The little ripple that turned into a huge tsunami.
"Mother!" Link cried, appalled. His mother looked at him sharply.
"What, don't I have the right to ask? I mean, you are my son and I want you to grow up right."
"Grow up right? In case you haven't noticed, I'm already an adult! I'm not some stupid, malleable high schooler!" Link yelled. Julia glared fiercely back.
"Don't you think I'm aware of that!"
"Then why the hell are you acting like I am! I know how to pick my friends!" Link's hands tightened as sparks flew between the two. But did he stop there? Oh no. "And I'll have you know that these two are some of the greatest guys I've ever met! They'd never do anything like that!"
"Oh, like Sheik!" Julia countered. "You trusted him too! We all did and see how that turned out!"
"Julia! How dare you bring that up!" Zelda suddenly shrieked, standing up and looking repulsed. "My brother is a great guy and I don't want to sit back and hear you talk shit about him!"
"Zelda! Calm down!" Sheik tried to interrupt but she swiftly shook her head.
"No! I won't! Not until she apologizes."
"Why should I apologize! It was my son who was raped!" Julia shouted in frustration. Yuki's jaw dropped at this comment, but whatever questions he had would certainly have to wait.
"Yes, your son who's standing right here! I can speak for myself!" Link yelled back. "And I'll have you know mother that I've gotten over that! What's done is done, so get over it!"
"Get over it? Get over it! How am I supposed to get over it! My baby boy was raped by a man! A man! How am I supposed to react!" she cried, tears now streaking down her face. "Is it really so awful that I'm worried about you! Can you blame me for being worried! I mean, first you move so far away, and now I learn it's to hang out with gays--!"
"Alright, I've had enough of your shit!" Rikuo growled as he stood up from his seat. "It's bad enough you chew me out, but no one, and I mean no one insults Yuki! All he's ever done is been there for your 'baby boy' when no one else would!"
"Rikuo!" Yuki begged, desperately grabbing onto him, tears streaking down his trembling face. "Please just stop it!"
"No, I won't stop! Not until she gets it through her thick skull that there's nothing wrong with us being gay!"
"I don't have a problem with you being gay! I'm only worried about my son!" Julia cried. "I don't want some fag forcing him to change his sexuality!"
"WOULD YOU ALL JUST SHUT UP!" Link roared. He stood there panting for a moment, all eyes on him. He straightened up before saying, "Would you just let me say my part!" Silence reined as there were slight nods. He sighed, took a deep breath before first looking to his child hood friend. "Sheik?"
"Yes?"
"Look, I'm over it 'kay? What's done is done. I don't give a shit about it anymore," Link explained. Sheik looked mildly surprised, but found a small smile gracing his lips as he nodded.
"Alright. I'm still sorry though."
"I know. Now, Rikuo," he said, looking up at the large man. He bit his lip, trying to decide if he really should do it or not. But, he just had to get it off his chest, and it was fess up time right? Right. "Look… you remember Saturday right?"
"Yeah, I do. What about it?" Rikuo asked curiously. Yuki stared at Link flabbergasted, if not a little fearful. But Link had decided he was going to do this damn it. He was.
"Well… look, I was afraid to tell you but I feel bad so…" Link gnawed on his lips before blurting, "I got a little drunk and kissed Yuki."
Link thought that the oppressing silence before was bad, but this had to be ten times worse.
"You-you what!" his mother cried out, horrified. She was ignored though as Link felt shudders run down his back; Rikuo's eyes were wide and his mouth agape.
"You… you what?"
"I'm really sorry Rikuo! I-I didn't know what I was doing; I was just so upset… I'm so sorry Rikuo!" Link apologized, glancing up briefly. Rikuo's expression was completely unreadable.
"…Link?" The young detective looked up to see Rikuo look at him pointedly. He nodded slowly, looking at Yuki to see he was just as anxious as him. Rikuo let out a breath before tilting his head up and grinning smugly. "He was pretty good wasn't he?"
"…What?" Link asked, befuddled. Yuki blushed and looked at Rikuo with a look that clearly said "who are you and what have you done with my lover?" The man shrugged.
"I'm just playing with you," Rikuo said. Link opened his mouth, but it took a while for the words to catch up with it.
"You… you're not mad?"
"Me? Yeah, I'm pretty pissed, but I'll let it slide. It's obvious you have enough shit on your lap as it is," Rikuo explained, smiling ever so slightly. Link felt his insides unknot and even Yuki looked extremely relieved.
"Thanks for being so understanding Rikuo," Yuki said, sighing deeply into his shirt. Rikuo merely grinned wider.
"No problem. Now you just owe me even more."
"Ehem," Sheik coughed, bring Link attention the still terribly upset mother. The young detective sighed before looking her straight in the eye.
"Mom?"
"Yes Link?" she replied flatly. He took a deep breath. He was this far wasn't he? May as well get it over with.
"Alright, first off, I don't ever want you to insult any of my friends again. I can pick my own friends. Alright?" Julia frowned deeply but finally nodded.
"Ok, I suppose I didn't have a right to judge your friends. But--"
"No, I'm not done yet. Please let me finish," Link insisted. She grumbled to herself something along the lines of "Kids these days…" but didn't say anything more, so Link continued. "Second, you don't have to worry about anyone else changing me. You see mom… I guess I never really made it clear. I'm gay."
Julia looked as if he had just said he'd had an affair with the queen of England and was now pregnant with her child.
She was very obviously speechless so Link continued. "It's not something new, or something that was forced on me. I've always been this way. And there's nothing you or anyone else could have done to stop it. I like men. Period."
"But… but I didn't… why didn't you tell me?" she asked, her eyes filled with confusion, frustration and sadness. He swallowed and shook his head.
"I thought you'd freak out. You are homophobic," he explained rather bluntly. But at this point he really didn't see the point in exaggerating on the point; she was having a hard time as it was.
"But I… Link you're my son! I mean, yes I'm surprised and confused, but I still love you!" she cried out, newborn tears welling in her eyes. She rubbed at them, shaking her head from side to side. "Don't you trust me? Really, I've always just wanted you to be open with me. You're always so… so… hard to get through to and…"
"Mom…" Link said softly, moving to sit on the couch next to her. Julia looked up at him through watery eyes, laughing humorlessly. It was then that the others decided that they weren't needed, so they all let themselves out, silently closing the door behind them.
"See? Even now you're not telling me something. I've known for weeks you've been keeping something from me, but you've never even hinted at it…" she murmured sadly, resting her head in her hands. Link wrapped a calming arm around her and she looked up at him with renewed vigor. "Why won't you tell me! I'm your mother Link! I love you! I want more than anything to help you, but you won't let me in! Hell, it's taken you twenty four years just to tell me you're… you're…"
"Gay?" Link offered. She nodded.
"Yes, gay. I mean, do I have to breakdown and cry every time you're keeping something from me? I only want what's best for you Link… I do…" Her tears were constant now and Link knew he was close to breaking down too. His nerves were far too tightly strung and after admitting all those things he'd been keeping inside, he desperately wanted to spill everything else. He wanted to say every detail, every moment, everything he'd kept from them. From everyone. He wanted to tell them how much his heart ached everyday, how he was afraid of being alone now, and just how much he still was in love. How he kept hoping he'd wake from the nightmare to find himself in Dark's arms…
"Mom… the truth is I… I had a boyfriend. And I… I r-really loved him and… and he just left me a couple days before you came and… oh God," Link moaned, his hand rubbing his face as tears silently started to race down it. Julia took one look at him and knew what to do. She reached up and pulled him to her shoulder, gripping him tightly.
"Oh Link… I'm so sorry…" she soothed, rubbing his back and head the way only a mother can. Link pulled closer to her and took deep, sobbing gasps. Whether it was the lack of sleep, the way things had turned so ugly, or his unfinished business with Dark, he didn't know. It was probably all of the above. Whatever it was though didn't really matter to him. The only thing that seemed real to him was the security he felt in his mother's arms…
It was only a few minutes later that he cried himself to sleep. His mother smiled down at him, gave him a small kiss on the head, and rested him on the couch. She got out some blankets and pillows – being the mother she was, she knew where they were – and covered Link up. She gave him one last kiss on the forehead.
"I swear Link you'll give me a heart attack one day. But that's alright," she murmured, "because at least I'll die happy knowing what an amazing boy I have."
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What'd I tell you? It was pretty long. About twice as long as my usual chapters are. But I really want to get to the next big scene! The return of Dark! Muahaha!
Ahem, but oh! Guess who got an A in English thanks to this puppy! n.n But no, before you ask, I didn't give my english teacher this. That'd be like suicide. But I did use the plot for my final project! I did have to change a few things though. First, Link became Linda. n.n;; Seems Vaati's not the only one to go through a gender bender. But second, all sex was taken out and Dark Link became Angelito. So yeah.
So please comment, and remember that I will reply so any and all questions are welcome. Just can't guarantee you'll get an answer. Love you!
