A Rose and the Thorns

by Dragon boom

In a great story, things may not go everything alright. People might be different, life might not help, hearts might be broken. But at the end, a couple can taste the sweet scent of love.

7. Picnic

Knock knock

"Where have you been all this time? You're late!" Zelda asked angrily.

"You told me to meet you in your office, but you didn't tell me where your office is. Besides that, I'm not late, it's 6:02."

"We set at 6:00 right?"

"Yes."

"So you're late."

"Ok, whatever. Oh… I think I forgot the food basket."

"Don't worry. I got our food." Zelda replied showing Link a traditional picnic basket. "Shall we go?" She asks with a cute smile.

"Yes, my lady." Link answered.

The path until the cliff wasn't long, but was hidden enough, so no one would easily get there to interrupt them. They walked through a beautiful forest, with short trees and a few animals sleeping. The sweet scent of nature touched their noses, the warm wind embraced the couple and the birds sang soft songs. Zelda already felt more in peace.

"It's here."

After getting out of the dense forest, another great view. A paradise untouched by the men. No houses, no crops, no war. Only a sea of mountains covered with trees and colorful flowers, cut by a long river.

"Link, this is amazing."

"I know. I come here every time I need to calm down."

"Loved it. So let's get started."

They had an enjoyable morning. While everyone was dreaming, Link and Zelda were making their own dream. For relaxing 20 minutes, both talked a lot, had lots of fun and for the first time, Zelda could watch the sunrise, in peace. And it may sound cliché, but also, was the first time they hold hands

"Zel…"

"Shh! Just watch and feel this beautiful moment Link."

But after a few seconds, they realized that the sunrise was the exact moment everybody woke up, so both were again, running for their lives.

"Quick Link, we must arrive there before they get up."

"Yes, yes, yes, how could I forget about this detail?"

"Don't worry, I enjoyed a lot. We should do this every week.

And they did. Every Saturday morning they sneaked out of the castle to have their lovely picnic; at the same cliff, and them, ran back to save their souls. Things couldn't be funnier for two friends. At least, until their 5th picnic.