Last Time

I let go of Dark's waist and placed a hand on my heart, trying to ease the pain. Dark's red eyes stared at me with concern and I turned my head to the side to avoid his gaze. I felt a small grip on my chin as my face was turned back. He looked at me curiously and also placed a hand on my heart. I felt my heart pick up speed and I tried to calm it down.

"You're... not going to kiss me... right?" I asked curiously. I want his kiss. I want his kiss really badly...

"No... You don't love me. I'm not going to force myself on you, Link."

Goddess! He's loyal too. I want him. I want his warmth and his love...

I reached up and touched his hair. I closed my eyes tightly and leaned in to kiss Dark.

The pain went away.

Link's POV

Pressing my cold, needy, lips to Dark's warm ones, pleasure rush through out my body. I felt relaxed. I felt... right. I feel as though I belong here. Dark didn't kiss me back for a while but wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me up onto his lap. I gasped and stopped kissing Dark to see what he was doing. Dark's knee's were bent, creating a sort of slide. I felt my body slide down his thighs until our chest were pressed against each other. He leaned his back against a tree, bringing my body closer to his. I wrapped my arms around Dark's neck, and gently grabbed onto his midnight locks. I rested my lips on Dark's forehead, and blushed furiously. Dark wrapped his arms around my waist and crossed them across my back, gently scratching it. He looked up and our eyes met for a second. I felt my heart flutter as I stared into crimson eyes, clouded with an emotion I haven't seen in his eyes yet. Trust. Passion. Love.

Dark chuckled and closed his eyes leaning in. I closed my eyes as Dark kissed me once again, this time more passionately. I felt his tongue lick my lips, asking for permission. My arms got goosebumps, but I slowly spread apart my lips letting Dark inside. My body relaxed again and I submitted to him, as my tongue dancing along with his. My fingers combed through his hair as his hands roamed my back. I escaped from the kiss, panting. Lying my head on Dark's head, I breathed in the scent of his hair. He smelled nothing like Zelda.

Zelda.

Oh Goddess!

Gasping, I jumped out of the warmth of Dark's lap. I placed a hand on my heart to try and calm it down. One on my heart and the other covering my mouth, I closed my eyes tightly. I can't like Dark more... I love Zelda.

"Link are you okay?"

"I-I like... Z-Zelda..." I shuddered. I was cold, tired and confused. Feeling Dark grab my hand, feelings of reassurance rushed through me.

"Have you kissed Zelda?"

"Yeah," I blushed, "Once... but"

"But?"

"Nothing..." I said trying to walk away. I don't want to admit anything. I love Zelda and that's final. She's the princess... can't turn her down.

"Link..." Dark growled. I froze at the strong voice and turned around. Dark's grip on my wrist was tight and it hurt.

"Dark, you're hurting me," I choked out through small cries. Pulling slightly on his hand, he released his grip. Instead, he brought me into an embrace, placing his chin on my head. I tucked my head in his chest, also wrapping my arms around his waist. I felt so safe, so warm.

"I don't know what Zelda did or said to you, but you need to forget her."

"What?!" I tried pulling away from him but his hug tightened. I heard his heart pounding against his chest as well as my rapid breath. "Dark, she is the princess! She, she's important and"

"But she doesn't have the power to rule your life" Dark replied calmly, " You are you. Zelda is Zelda. She doesn't have the right to pick your life. You can love whom ever you want. Just because she is a princess doesn't mean you have to like her back. Ruto is also a princess. Why did you turn her down? Does Zelda hold more importance? They are both women, they are both princesses, yet Zelda is more important?"

"No! They are both important!" I cried. Dark's hug lightened and he released me enough so I have room to yell at him. His hands rested on my hips as his thumbs moved in a circular motion on my hipbone. I placed my hands on his chest, clenching my fists in his clothes to keep them warm.

"Is it because Ruto is part fish?" Dark snickered, " You're so mean! Judging by appearance not personality."

"I don't! I don't care what you look like as long as I love your personality!"

"Then does it matter if I'm a guy? Does it matter I'm your shadow? You're happy with me aren't you? I've never seen you smile as much around someone then when you are around me."

"Yeah but..." I bit my lip to restrain myself from crying.

"But what? You're not loving me because I'm a guy."

"That's gender related! Not appearance related!"

"My gender pretty much makes up my appearance Link..."

"But-But..."

"Shh... shh...," Dark whispered, "Let's go back, you're tired and dirty. I'm not any better." I nodded my head and we headed back to the village. Dark draped his arm over my shoulder and I wrapped one around his waist. I'm a horrible person aren't I? What Dark said was true. Why...don't I like Ruto as much as I like Zelda? They are both princesses. They are both woman. Why do I favor Zelda more? Is it true? Am I judging them by their appearance? I shouldn't judge by appearance. But I can't love someone of the same sex. My own shadow. But it is true. I love how I can act completely normal around him. Most people act all formal around me because I am the Hero of the goddess but I'm a child at heart. Dark brings out that child; The one who wants to play and laugh. He is the only one who can relate to me. He was also stuck in the same place for 7 years. He didn't really live his teenage years. If I take Dark's personality, and give it Zelda's appearance... That would be perfect? But I love Dark's eyes... so... Zelda with red eyes. Her hairs too light. I love Dark's black hair. It's beautiful so...

That... doesn't work.

I love everything about Dark.. I think. I don't know. My head pounded from all the thinking and luckily we were near the inn. I sighed and Dark looked at me curiously from the side but I ignored his mental question. We stepped in and I stopped walking to take off my shoes. They were dirty and gross and I didn't want to dirty up Kleaug's floor. Dark took his shoes up too and we both headed upstairs to our room. How in the name of the goddess am I going to clean all of my gear? What am I going to sleep in? It's going to be an interesting night...

Dark's POV

Walking up the stairs, Link and I headed towards our room. Luckily our feet weren't dirty and we didn't spread around dirt. Kleaug would NOT be happy. I don't even know how we are going to clean all of this. Good thing it's not too late. Seems only about 10 or 9 at night so we can clean our stuff without disturbing anyone. I opened the door and let Link into our room. His face is still red from earlier. I can't really believe it. Link loves me, but he just doesn't want to admit it to himself. I know It's weird... loving your own Shadow but Link is... different from me. He is pure light, and I'm tinted darkness.

"Dark, I'll get a bath started and we can wash our stuff in that."

"Wouldn't it be easier to take a bath, then wash our stuff?"

"Right after I cleanse myself, I would want to sleep not clean my clothing..." Link sighed. He had bags under his eyes and I know he wants to sleep. I'm pretty tired too... I'm going to have to wait for Link to finish bathing before I go... I hope I don't fall asleep during that time. My face and hair are disgusting and I would dirty up the bed and maybe even Link. Maybe... Link and I could bathe together?

I could just see it... Link and I... sitting in the bathtub. I would wrap my arms around his waist as his wet, body was pressed against mine. I'd take in the scent of his blonde hair before I pour shampoo into his locks, then I continue washing his hair as Link moans from the touch.

"Dark, are you okay? You're really red..."

"Oh! Yeah! I'm fine just really tired."

"You turn red when you're tired?" Link raised an eyebrow at me then turned around walking into the bathroom. I followed after him to see Link turning on the water in the bathtub, feeling it gently with his thumb.

"Hey, I don't control how my body reacts!" I chuckled and join him. We stood over the tub and Link seemed to ponder over something.

"Ok how are we going to do this..."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't think we have another change of clothes..."

"Wrap a towel around your waist," I replied, rolling my eyes.

"I suppose..." Link turned around and turned off the water pouring into the bathtub. He was obviously nervous, but I had nothing to hide.

"Link don't get nervous! We have the same body for goddess sake!" I chuckled, stripping off my dirt black tunic and throwing it in the tub, followed by my hat. Link's eyes grew wide and his face slightly tinted. I felt bad and walked up to Link, wrapping my arms around his waist.

"Sorry...Didn't mean to yell..."

"No, but you're right. What's to be ashamed of right? We are both men.. and similar in body shape.. kind of.. But Dark," Link turned his face away from mine, averting his eyes to the floor, "Since I have feelings... sorta of... for you... it's just weird to be... nude.. with you and stuff..."

"Link, I would never do anything extreme to you if you don't want me to!" I smiled deviously as I slowly grabbed the edge of Link's tunic, "You can trust me." I yanked Link's shirt up and pulled it over his head. He yelped and quickly covered up his torso with his arms. I rolled my eyes and threw his shirt in the bath water, along with his hat which came off earlier.

"Dark! You... You..."

"Come to think of it, I never heard you swear Link..."

"What?!"

"I never heard you swear."

"I won't ever!"

"Ok well should I leave you?"

"Leave me? To do what?"

"Take your pants off? Unless... you want help with that too" I chuckled and leaned down to his face.

"Leave..."

I scoffed and smiled, grabbing a towel on the way out.

"I'll change out there then come in when I'm done," I winked at Link as I exited the door. His face was slightly red and his lips curving down to a pout. I started to take off my tights when I heard shuffling in the bathroom. I smiled and took off my tights completely, followed by underwear. It was also dirty since tights don't really help protect anything. Why did we get tights anyway? Ganondorf just liked looking at it but why Link? His were a little looser on him though so maybe they are just pants. I disregarded those thoughts for now and tied the towel around my waist. The towel was surprisingly heavy and hung off my hips, barely clinging onto my body. I sighed and grabbed the dirty clothes about to walk into the bathroom. I peeked inside to see if he was done and saw him sitting on his knee's in front of the bathtub. The towel was tied up higher on his waist and I cocked my head to the side. Is he really that ashamed in front of me? He does have quite a girly body. I mean.. well.. he's well built but his hip bones stick out giving him a girlish figure. I actually like it... now if only he'd wear a dress... I chuckled silently and walked up to him, throwing my dirty clothes into the tub. Link jumped and turned around with an angry expression on his face. That fowl expression turned to one of embarrassment when I sat down next to him.

"Link... please tell me why you're so embarrassed."

"I'm not," he replied grumpily. I watched as he began to wash off the dirt on our clothing. He scraped the dirt and mud off my shirt and dunked it in the water. I placed my head on my hand which rested on the tub.

"Fine, then stand up and spin around slowly and strike a pose," I chuckled. Link stared at me incredulously and let out a loud sigh. The warm air from his mouth traveled to my face and I closed my eyes for a second enjoying the warmth.

"Are you serious?"

"Yeah! You said you won't be embarrassed... so prove it."

"I'm busy!"

"Doing what?"

"Cleaning our clothes, stupid..." he grumbled. Yeah okay. I exhaled. How can I get him to do that for me. It would help me gain an upper hand in this... 'relationship' and it would entertain me. I stared at his exposed body and my eyes stopped at the tight knot on his waist. I reached over and tried to untie it. Just as suspected, Link's hands shot up and out of the water grabbing the towel. I quickly grabbed a loose part of Link's towel wiping off his hands.

"Now you aren't busy."

"Stop messing around."

"Just show off..."

"There's nothing TO show off!"

"You're beautiful Link," I smiled. It was true. I like a girlish figure. It's attractive especially when you also have well built muscles. They aren't too big but I don't like my man looking like a cloud. His face turned bright red and his mouth clamped shut.

"But you're so..."

"So what?"

"Strong and... buff and..."

"And what you aren't"

"Not as much as you..."

"Link..."

"I was always made fun of my body. I was skinnier than everyone in my village. I tried running and push ups and stuff but it just never worked for me. They say I have a girlish figure and that's not a compliment to me and-"

"Link, you are perfect. You aren't too buff, no one likes them to strong, and your not skinny. You're perfect. I hate those words. Fat, anorexic, weak, nerd, stupid. All these titles. Why are they important? People only use those words to make you seem inferior. They are bringing your spirit down so they feel better about themselves. And you believe them. Link you are so beautiful and I love you and your body," I chuckled, "But it's not the outside. It's whats on the inside that matters. Like I said earlier, I care about personality. If I date a beautiful person, but they are hideous on the inside, then it's not worth it."

Link's eyes stared down at the bathroom carpet and his hands closed in fists on his thighs.

"You're beautiful..."

"Alright..."

"You're gorgeous..."

"Dark..."

"You're adorable..."

"I get it."

"You're cute," I chuckled, "especially when you get angry."

"Thank's Dark. I'll keep that in mind," he smiled gently.

Hey so Um... I have a question for you guys. Would you prefer shorter chapters but they will be uploaded more frequently and they will be better written... or do you want chapters like I have already been writing. The chapters I write are kind of long and being a teenager during summer, I don't really have the motivation to check over it. If I write shorter chapters, I'll actually check over them and be more descriptive and stuff. I will also update like every 4 days or something. I think that's a good idea but I love long chapters when ever I read a story.

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Keep them the same

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