I finally pulled myself together and decided that I needed a shower after all I had been through. I loved how the warm water felt on all of my body. I headed off to the bathroom. I started up the shower and started peeling off my zero suit. (It was really kind of gross when I got all sweaty). The suit acted as all of my clothing, therefore, underneath I was completely naked. I hopped into the warm shower and pulled out the long ponytail I always kept my hair in.

In the shower, I had time to think about everything that had happened. I was seriously thinking that I was in love with Zelda. But of course I'm not. She's just beautiful and I think she's pretty. But I couldn't get myself to banish the thought.

I got out of the shower after I was done cleansing. I wasn't really in love with Zelda was I? I'm so confused. Feelings of hope and determination filled me up to the brink.. Maybe this was my chance for love. Maybe this was the time to go for it.

I stared blankly at myself in the mirror as my hair hung behind me. It fell low on my back, almost to my butt. I brushed it carefully. It had a natural shine to its bright yellow color. For the first time in a while, I allowed myself to think I was beautiful. When I was finished, I put my hair back into its ponytail. Suddenly my stomach rumbled loudly, begging for food. A feeling of remorse took control of me as I realized I had no food and I had to go buy some. I sighed as I opened the bathroom door.

I gasped when I saw an older woman right outside the door. She had curly white hair. She was wearing a maid's outfit, and she was carrying two towels. I instantly covered up my breasts. I had let the towel droop a bit seeing as I didn't expect anyone to be in my apartment!

"Oh! Sorry there sweetie! Your door had a room service tag on the doorknob so I'm just bringing in some towels." The room attendant said, smiling.

"Alright thanks." I said, quietly. My face was bright red. As I scooted past the maid, I heard her say something.

"I wish I still had titties like that." The maid muttered.

I giggled slightly as I ran to my room and shut and locked the door. I took off my towel. Since my zero suit was very tight and made of a stretchable, rubbery substance, it was difficult to put on until I was completely dry. I didn't mind being naked though, it felt naughty and dangerous and gave me tingly feelings whenever my sensitive spots brushed against something. I picked up my suitcase and put it on the bed. I opened it and looked inside at the contents. I had several different colored zero suits. I decided I would wear my favorite, the pink one. I laid it on the bed and waited. I tried to help myself dry by fanning my arms, but that only made my arms dry.

I suddenly heard the maid leave the bathroom. I gasped slightly as I realized I had left my other zero suit in the bathroom on the floor. I had always been forgetful, not of anything huge, and I always remembered what to do and when to do it on my missions, but when I wasn't on a mission I always seemed to forget the common things. I stopped what I was doing and pulled on my other zero suit. It was tight, but I got it on and zipped it up in the front.

I forced myself to focus. I put my towel in the hamper that was in my room. I hadn't noticed it before. I grabbed my checkbook and headed out into the living room. The maid was gone. I went to the bathroom and picked up my black zero suit off the floor. I threw that into the hamper as well and walked out of my apartment, into the hallway outside. I locked up the door and turned around. I saw Madrid walking towards me down the hallway. I felt my face flush.

"Samus! How's the apartment? Don't you just love it?" Madrid said, stopping once she was next to me.

"Yeah it's great." I said, trying to actually talk to Madrid instead of only nodding. I noticed that Madrid's facial expression changed when I spoke, almost as if she was surprised that I could actually talk.

"I'm glad you find it to your liking." She smiled, acting almost formal now. I studied her face. Now that I had seen Zelda's picture, I noticed how much Madrid looked like her. Madrid was off talking about the history of the apartment building and didn't notice me staring at her.

"You're really pretty." I suddenly blurted out, immediately blushing and breaking eye contact. Madrid froze, stopping her speech.

"Uhm, thanks." She muttered, I was surprised to see her blush.

"What is with me today?" I asked myself. "First in the shower now right to Madrid's face?"

"Well I should probably get back to my room, it's late." Madrid said, smiling again. I just nodded, not wanting to say anything else stupid. Madrid waved and walked past me.

I headed off to. I took the elevator to the ground floor. I got off and headed out the front door. The streets were pretty busy. I suddenly realized that I had no idea where to go for food. I summoned a taxi. I got in and the driver immediately realized whom I was.

"Whoa, you're Samus Aran aren't you?" He asked, turning to look at me.

"Um, yeah." I replied nervously.

"You're my hero!" he said, scaring me a little.

"Thanks, I get that a lot." I said, smiling a bit.

"So, where can I take you to, Ms. Aran?" He asked. I asked him if there were any good supermarkets or grocery stores around. He recommended a place called Wigmins. I agreed and we drove off.

It was around midnight when I returned to the apartment building. I opened the front door with about 10 full bags in my hands. Never go shopping when you're hungry! I took the elevator to the 5th floor to my room. After I unlocked the door, I stumbled into my apartment, laughing quietly to myself. I put all of the stuff I had gotten into my fridge, in the bags and went to my room (I had eaten on the way back.) I pulled off my zero suit and climbed into bed.

It was around ten o'clock in the morning when I woke up. The phone next to my bed was ringing loudly into my ear.

"Hello?" I said tiredly into the receiver.

"Good morning Samus." It was Madrid.

"Morning."

"Did I wake you up?"

"Oh, no not really." I lied.

"Oh, good, well I wanted to tell you that Zelda will be here around 3 this afternoon. I already talked to her and she said she very much would like to meet you. Is that okay with you?"

"Absolutely." I said, almost hastily.

"We could go shopping and have dinner or something, sound good?" Madrid asked, excited. She sounded like she was already imagining it.

"Sure. I'll be there."

"Alright see you here around three! Bye!"

"Bye." I hung up. I was already shaking with nerve. Could I handle being around Zelda without acting like a total freak?

I got up out of bed. I pulled out my suitcase and picked out my blue zero suit. I tiredly pulled it on and walked into the kitchen. There was a small packet of coffee next to the coffee pot in her kitchen. I made coffee. I got some of the cereal out. I had bought around 5 boxes of lucky charms. I had my coffee and cereal and went to the bathroom and fixed my hair. I was out of things I needed to do. I sat on my couch and tapped my fingers on the leather. I was so anxious, yet so nervous at the same time. It was only about 10:45. I took out a book from the small coffee table in front of the couch and started to read.

It was about 2:50 when I finally decided to check the clock. I had gotten through half my book. I put my book back and left, I put my apartment keys and my checkbook into the small pocket of my suit. I also grabbed my emergency pistol and set it in its holster (just in case). I took the elevator down to the ground floor, trembling. I was about to meet this Zelda girl for the first time. I could then determine whether I really was in love with her or not. I couldn't base my love all on a single picture. I had to get to know this girl and then determine what to do from there. The elevator ride seemed like it took a few years to reach its destination.

When I arrived on the bottom floor, I instantly realized Zelda was already here. As I walked the down the short hallway, I could hear Madrid talking to another female. I guessed that this was Zelda. The voice sounded polite, innocent and pure; the expected voice of a princess. I took a deep breath and rounded the corner.