"And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid,
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny because he never did"

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I drag myself up the stair case step by step. Every muscle in my body aches. I've spent the last four hours out in the city searching for Ganon, but it got me absolutely nowhere. I just pray that he gave up and went home, but there's a niggling voice in the back of my mind that tells me something really bad has happened. I breathe a sigh of relief as I reach the final step, finally arriving in the hallway between mine and the girls' apartment. I let out a loud yawn, but make my way over to Midna and Zelda's front door, knocking twice.

I listen in silence for a few moments, and eventually Sheik's tired and irritated voice says, "It's open."

I reach out and twist the door handle, pushing the heavy door open. As I enter I can't help but notice the empty pizza boxes, wrapping paper, and plastic cups littering the room. Saria makes her way around, black bag in hand, collecting all the rubbish, whilst an exhausted looking Sheik slumps on the sofa, his head resting in one hand.

"Well?" I ask, "Give me the good news."

He sighs, closing his eyes without moving another muscle. "There's nothing to say."

I sigh, sitting on the couch next to him. "Then give me the bad news."

I watch as Sheik's lips curl into a tight grimace, he grips his hands into fists and pushes himself to his feet, slamming over to the kitchen. "He came back! Didn't he?" He says, his voice close to shouting. "He insisted on speaking to her alone and he did it again!"

"Did what again?" I ask, though I already know the answer.

"They got back together," He growls, grabbing a bottle of vodka, pouring himself a shot and pouring it down his throat before slamming the tiny glass back onto the table.

"Sheik… I'm so sorry…" I mutter, trying to ignore the sinking feeling in my chest. You're being selfish Link… think about Sheik, and Midna, and ZELDA! I watch as my best friend pours himself another shot before knocking it back and slamming the glass onto the table. The fire in his eyes and the deep growl escaping from his throat tells me all I need to know.

"I can't believe I was such an idiot… I shouldn't have let them speak alone, what is wrong with me?!"

"There was nothing you could have done."

He grumbles a curse word, reaching out for the bottle again. I sigh, snatching the cold glass bottle from his reaches. "No! I'm not letting you drink this away Sheik!"

He sighs, rolling his eyes as he wipes his mouth with the corner of his sleeve "I just… I basically gave the world's biggest ass permission to hurt my sister."

"Don't say that," I say as he makes his way back over to the living area, collapsing onto the sofa. I sigh, settling down next to him. "It couldn't be helped."

"It could…" He mutters quietly, but he refuses to make eye contact with me.

I sigh, looking down at my lap, I'm really not sure what to say. I'm so worried about Zelda, after everything she's been through with Ganon I never thought she'd go back to him. And despite all the worry and panic, I can't help but feel disappointed that she clearly sees me as nothing but a friend. I guess that's all I'll ever be to her…

Saria lets out a dramatic sigh as she ties a knot in the handles of the black plastic rubbish bag, resting with her hands on her hips. "It's such a shame…"

"I know," Sheik mumbles, "Poor Zelda…"

"Exactly," she looks thoughtful for a few moments, before she continues. "And poor Link…"

I look up suddenly, my eyes making contact. "Huh?"

"I'm just saying, when you two kissed playing spin the bottle it looked a lot like chemistry…"

I feel my cheeks begin to stain red, all the blood rushing to my face as I begin to heat up. Up until now I wouldn't let myself believe it, couldn't let myself believe that I had feelings for my best friend's little sister. I knew she was cut up about Ganon, so I told myself not to get in too deep because I knew it could only end badly. And the reaction she gave when she discovered her brother was seeing her best friend was warning enough that she wouldn't be with me, which would be hypocritical. But now as I sit on the sofa, Saria giving me a pitiful stare as Sheik's gaze burns on my cheek, I realise that there's no way I can deny it any more, I'm in love with Zelda…

Saria shrugs as she makes her way over to the door. "You'd be so much better for Zelda than Ganon ever would be," she places one hand on the door handle, shrugging. "I don't know, but I'm going to bed, it's been a long night, see you both in the morning," and with that she vanishes from the apartment, leaving me alone with Sheik. He stares at me in shock and disbelief, his eyes wide and mouth hanging open. I swallow hard, unsure of what to say.

Eventually I break the silence. "So what did you give Midna for her birthday?"

"You have feelings for Zelda…?" He says slowly, as if the idea is just dawning on him.

"No…" I mutter, trying to laugh it off. "That's not what Saria said-"

"No but it's true!" Sheik says, pointing at me, "You like Zelda, don't you?"

I don't say anything, because I honestly have no idea how to respond to that. I sit in awkward silence for a few moments, not daring to make eye contact with Sheik because I don't want him to get angry with me…

"Why didn't you tell me?" He asks, watching me carefully.

I sigh dramatically, getting my feet. "I just… I tried to kid myself that I didn't like her because I knew about everything that had happened before, but it's like I couldn't ignore it! Every time I see her I just remember and I can't bear it! It's like I'm being tortured!"

The look in his blood red eyes tell me everything I need to know… he watches me with utter confusion through the fringe of his tangled blonde hair and I can't bear to look at it. I sigh, turning away, telling myself not to cry.

"Link…"

"I can't help it alright! I tried to stop myself I really did!" I say, swivelling back around to face him, my eyes brimming for the first time since my grandfather died.

"Link, I'm not angry," He says, his voice surprisingly calm and mild-mannered. "I'm actually… kind of relieved…"

"You are?" I ask, feeling a smile tugging at the corners of my mouth.

"Yeah," he replies, "It's about time Zelda dated a nice guy, I know someone like you would look after her, treat her right… isn't that what every brother wants for his little sister?"

"See that's the problem though…" I sigh, flopping onto the sofa next to Sheik, "I'm not dating her, she's with Ganon…"

He lets out a low growl, "That's the problem for both us…" He mutters, massaging his temples with his fingertips. "I don't want her to get hurt again, she deserves better, someone better… someone like you…"

His eyes meet mine in the silence of the otherwise empty apartment. The streets outside are dark, the only sound being heard is the gentle rattle of radiator pipes. He presses his lips firmly together, placing one hand on my shoulder. "The way I see it is it's either you, a nice, reliably, dependable guy whom I trust with my life… or someone who I wouldn't trust with a packet of biscuits. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to guess which I'd prefer." I nod, looking down at the floor between my feet, still unsure of what to say. He gives my shoulder a gentle squeeze, smiling lopsidedly. "Hey, don't worry Link, you're the good guy, the good guy always gets the girl in the end."

I smile, "So… now what?"

He shrugs, looking as if he's thinking for a few moments, before he says, "Just be patient, it won't be long before Ganon messes up big time, then you just swoop in and be the good guy that we all know you are!"

I look away, smiling, and that's when my eyes fall on the black bag, full to the brim with party rubbish, that rests against the wall. I frown, "Hmm…"

"What?" Sheik asks.

"I guess Saria must have forgotten to throw out the black bag. Look, it doesn't matter, I'll chuck it in the dumpster, I should probably be going anyway."

"Oh, ok…" Sheik says, grinning naively.

I smile in response, "Thanks Sheik, for everything."

"No sweat," he replies as I clamber to my feet, collecting the black bag and launching it over my shoulder as I make my way out of the apartment. "See you in the morning." And with that, the front door clicks shut behind me as I make for the staircase.

My trainers make a slight tapping noise as I walk down the steps, a huge grin plastered on my face. I've just got Sheik's permission to be with Zelda! If only Ganon wasn't in the way. I sigh as I reach the bottom of the steps, pushing the back door of the apartment building open. I'll just have to be patient, that's all. Just be the good guy Link.

As I step out into the night, the air around me is cold and quiet. The only sound is coming from the next building, the muffled voices of teenage lovers through an open window. Headlights of cars whip past me in a flash as I make my way along the muddy footpath, trying my best to find the dumpster in the dark. I fumble around, feeling for the handle, and eventually, my hands clamp around the damp plastic, allowing me to lift the lid and dispose of the black bag. The lid shuts with a loud whack and I turn around, wiping my wet hands on my jeans as I approach the entrance to the building. As I near the door, a figure becomes apparent to me, it leans casually against wall by the door, cigarette in hand, smoke curling from its lips. Oh goddess…

I lower my head, hiding my face from Ganon. I step closer to the door, resting my hand on the door handle, I'm about to make my way in when his deep voice interrupts me. "Well well well, look who it is."

I sigh, looking up to meet his cold gaze. A twisted smirk is evident on his smug face as he flicks the cigarette away with a twitch of his fingers. The hot ender falls onto the ground, still glowing red. I frown, stamping on it and grinding it into the ground to stop it from setting light to anything.

"Hello Ganon," I mutter, attempting to be polite.

"You're the little guy who sent me to the wrong place aren't you?" He asks, his eyes darkening. I don't know what to say, I feel like anything I could answer with at the moment will only make things worse. He watches me expectantly. "Well? You got anything to say for yourself? Are you going to tell me why you were trying to stop Zelda from being happy?"

I sigh, "I wasn't trying to stop Zelda from being happy."

"Then why did you lie, huh? Zelda loves me, so I can't see any reason you would try to stop me from seeing her… unless…" His cold, dark eyes turn to me, sending a shiver down my spine, he grins, "Unless you were trying to get her all for yourself!"

"That's ridicu-" I begin to say, but the words die in my throat as his overly-large hand reaches out, grabbing me by the collar of my jacket, and hoisting me up a little.

"Maybe this little boy was trying to take my girl for his own..."

"I swear I-" But the muscles on his arm clench as he drags me higher, my feet rapidly losing ground. He fist is pushing into the soft spot under my jaw as his angry face looms closer to mine. "Well?" The knuckles pressing into my windpipe make it impossible for me to talk, I grab at his hand, trying to pry it away from me, but it's less than useless. He quickly grows bored, throwing me back against the foot of the building wall, allowing me to hit the floor with a large thump, gasping for air. I quickly compose myself as his figure looms over me threateningly. Just remember what Sheik said, Zelda likes a good guy… don't fight back. He clenches his fist and slings his arm back, before launching it towards my face. I quickly react, raising my arms in defense, but before I can stop him his fingers curl around my wrist, gripping it tight, wrenching me to my feet and locking my arm in the air. I wrench hard but his grip won't loosen. He raises one eyebrow cockily, before yanking my arm down and twisting me round, he grabs at my other hand and pins them both behind my back, his taunting words are whispered into my ear… "Zelda is mine now, she doesn't fall for guys who can't fight."

With a swift shove I find my face in the dirt, I react quickly, rolling over onto my back as Ganon swings a punch that lands me in the eye, a low, numb ache slowly spreads around my eye as it begins to weep. I grit my teeth as he stands over me, laughing. I push myself into a sitting position only to receive a swift kick to the gut, knocking me back down again. I listen as his footsteps slowly grow quieter and he vanishes from my line of site. I let out a low groan, lying back on the slightly damp earth. I'm in pain, wounded, and alone, but at least I didn't fight back, it's what Zelda would have wanted…