A/N: I am so happy that a lot of other people enjoy my fanfic! This following chapter is lots of fluff so...I promised I would deliever and here it is!

Disclaimer: This is getting old...anyway, I don't own Zelda characters or the series.

Chapter 6:

Link paced up and down in front of Malon's house. He didn't know what to do. He had so many things he really had to get down, but he couldn't leave Malon here alone. It would make her even more angry. Things keep growing from bad to worse. Link finally got tired of standing and sat down against the barn. His palms were sweaty, and sweat dripped down his forehead. He had to talk to Malon. Try to make her understand.

Link walked up to the door, and raised his hand in a pathetic attempt to knock. He lowered his hand. He raised it again, followed by lowering it again. Farore! Why is this so difficult? I'm sure if I told her what had happened, that she would understand. On the other hand, maybe she wouldn't and then just become more upset. Link ran his hand through his messy hair.

Navi buzzed around his head anxiously. "We really have to get a move on, Link! We can't wait...Ganondorf grows more powerful as we speak! Either go talk to her or we need to leave! Make up your mind...it isn't difficult!"

"Navi, will you shut up!" Link had never snapped at Navi like that, not even when he was younger. "Um...sorry about that, Nav. I don't know what came over me. I guess I'm just a bit stressed. Y'know the whole saving Hyrule and stuff. And if that isn't enough, the godesses decided to turn Malon against me, too! I just don't know what to do, Nav."

"I'm sorry too, Link. I shouldn't always hound you like I do. We really have to get going, though."

Link looked up and that second story window that lead into Malon's room. He got an idea. Link rummaged through his pack until he found what he was looking for. His hookshot. Link aimed...and fired. He instantly sprang up to the window. Luckily, Malon doesn't lock her window. He slowly tapped and then pushed the window open, and lowered himself in the room.

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Malon grabbed another tissue and blew her nose. Why couldn't she stop crying? Her best friend was alive! It was reason to celebrate...not to weep over. C'mon, Malon, pull yourself together. He is just a man who is not worth crying over. Get on with your life! Forgive and forget! Malon mentally scolded herself. At the moment she was a mess of different feelings and emotions. Happy to see Link again, angry because he never once came by or said goodbye, confused because he had appeared as if out of nowhere, and sad because she knew things between them had changed.

Malon heard another tap on the window which made her jump. Then she saw Link hanging outside the window, using some sort of mechanical device. He started to open the window. Malon moved farther back.

"Go away. I don't want to talk to you."

"Well, I do." He said arrogantly.

"Link, please. I really don't want to talk about it." Malon said near tears again.

"You need to understand something. I want to tell you, but not here. Come with me...and I promise I'll explain everything."

Malon waged a war within herself. She wanted desperately to go...so what was holding her back? "I can't."

"Why? You seem...afraid...of me. Why, Malon? You know I would never hurt you." Link looked like he had received a physical blow to the head.

"You did, though, Link. You hurt me real bad. You never said goodbye and never came around. I thought I had done something wrong..."

"Malon, it wasn't your fault. Please, come with me and I'll explain."

Malon looked into his eyes, and knew that he wasn't going to hurt her anymore. She trusted him. "Alright, Fairy Boy."

Link grabbed Malon around the waist and lowered both of them down the hookshot. Malon looked a little scared.

"Why couldn't we just use the front door?"

"Because using the hookshot is a lot more fun." Link flashed her a smile.

Malon felt like she was going to faint. Oh Nayru, what is wrong with me? All he did was smile, and I felt as if I was going to melt. Once they reached the ground, Link pulled out his ocarina and started to play a familiar melody. It was the song she had taught him as a child! He did remember! Malon's heart leapt with joy. Then Malon heard galloping and a beautiful reddish stalion rode up and started to nuzzle both Link and Malon.

"Looks like Epona is happy to see you."

"Epona! I missed you!" Malon squealed with joy.

Link hoisted Malon up onto the saddle, then climbed on behind her.

Link could remember how they both used to ride on horses when they were younger. He loved the way she smelled. She always smelled like roses. Whoa, Link. Where did that come from? She is your best friend...that is it. Link couldn't help noticing how much Malon had changed, though. She was a lot taller, and her hair was slightly longer. He had always loved her beautiful long red hair. Did he have more feelings toward Malon than he had thought?

"Where are we going?" Her soft voice broke him out of his thoughts.

"You'll see." He gave her a lopsided grin.

Malon rested her head against his chest. She wished that she could stay here forever with him. She felt safe with him.

"We're here." Link said cheerfully. He helped her down.

Then Link told her everything...from the Temple of Time to all the other temples. She listened intently. Link couldn't take his eyes off of her. She is so beautiful...

"I didn't mean for everything to happen the way it did..."

"I am so sorry. I didn't know...I thought..." Malon looked away.

"It's not your fault. I would have thought the same in your position." Link smiled. "But now I'm back! I'm sorry I couldn't protect you from Ingo."

"You did...when I needed it the most. You promised to protect me...and you did just that." Malon smiled. Oh, Din. He looks so handsome tonight...

"Malon..." Link started to blush.

"What?" Malon seemed oblivious.

" Well, I wanted to...um, I wanted to tell you..." C'mon, Link! Pull yourself together! Spit it out! Tell her!

"Yes? What do you want to tell me?" Malon asked innocently.

"Um, I...lo-" He couldn't say it."You look nice tonight."

"Oh, thank you. You do too." Malon blushed. For a second there I thought he was going to---

Malon's thoughts were interrupted by Link's passionate kiss. He was kissing her? He was kissing her! It took a moment for Malon to register what was happening. She didn't pull away. she wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned into the kiss. They explored each other's mouth before Malon pulled abruptly away from him.

Link looked away." I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that. Sorry."

Malon kissed him again. "Don't be. Did anyone ever tell you that you are a good kisser?"

"Um, no." He burst into laughter. Malon joined him, laughing just as hard.

"I should get back to the ranch...night, Link." Malon kissed him softly on the cheek.

"Good night, Malon." Link was still scolding himself for not telling her his true feelings all the way back to Kakariko Village.

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