64. Frost

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Blue P.O.V

'S-sweet Goddesses it's F-F-FREEZING!' I shouted as I wrapped my arms around myself, shivering and teeth chattering. 'W-why does it have to snow?!' I asked, not happy with the current frozen state of Hyrule. Memories of the last time I had a problem with the icy weather flooded back and I gave another involuntary shiver.

'Because it's winter, Blue,' Vio stated, not amused by my complaining.

'Yeah, but it doesn't need to be this cold!' I shot back.

'I think it's fun!' Red smiled, building a snowman with Greens help.

'Go put some gloves on, Red! You'll regret it if you don't,' Vio gave a warning but it was just ignored as Red just carried on anyway.

'I'll be fine! I can have a nice, hot drink and sit by the fire later!' he argued back, not wanting to leave the fun for even a minute to keep his hands warm. 'Green! Help! I can't move this on my own anymore...'

Green laughed and walked over to help, 'How big are you trying to make it!'

'Giant!' Red cheered.

'The kid's gonna freeze!' I grumble.

'Well, I tried to warn him...' Vio said as he walked back in and I followed.

Vio sat down on the couch and pulled out his latest novel.

I could resist the urge to complain. 'Really? You're just going to read?' I then walked over to the fire and began to chuck the wood on, getting ready to light it.

'There's nothing better to do on a cold winters day than sit by the fire with a book,' Vio countered.

'The fire wasn't even burning yet! Were you just waiting for me to sort it out for you?' I argued back.

'...Yes.'

'Unbelievable!'

'Do you have a problem?'

'You're a lazy shit!'

I knew you were going to do it anyway, so why did I need to bother?' he questioned me.

'Fine. I'll get even.'

'Do tell how you plan to do this?' he asked

I didn't say anything. I lit the fire and walked over to the couch, smirking. I then sat next to him.

Vio looked away from his book and at me then raised an eyebrow, 'You were going to get even?'

'Yep,' was my simple response. Vio just rolled his eyes and continued reading. I waited a minute for him to star getting immersed in his book before lying down with my head on his lap.

He glanced at me, eyebrow once again raised, 'This is 'getting even?' Again, I didn't say anything. Instead, I started poking him in the gut. 'Are you quite done?'

'Nope!' I started poking harder. Unfortunately Vio didn't give the response I wanted. He just went back to reading his damn book but I didn't give up. I started tickling him, trying again to annoy him.

'Pfff- Haha! Stop!' Vio gave a adorable giggle and began to squirm. I sat back up only to pin him down on the sofa and continue my attack.

'Stop! ST-' he couldn't even finish as he started yet another giggle and squirming fit.

'Never!' I grinned, I wasn't stopping, Vio needs to laugh more. Plus, It's kinda cute...

I didn't expect him to suddenly throw me of the sofa and jump on top of me, sitting on my lap, his knees either side of me.

He stated tickling me back saying, 'Time for the rolls to switch, I think!'

'N-no! Pack it in-n! I cried.

'Make me!' he challenged.

'Mercy!'

'Fine.' Was his quick response. He got up without another word and went back to his damn book.

After a minute of shock, I sat up and shuffled closer to the fire, slowly beginning to feel the cold again.

'You really don't like the cold do you?' Vio asked, out of nowhere.

I didn't take time to think about my answer, 'No.'

'Why?' He questioned me again.

'Bad experiences,' was my short answer.

'Please, do explain, I'm curious,' he finally put his book down, crossed his legs and leaned forward to listen.

'It happened when we were on our quest. When we got separated,' I began, looking into the fire hoping it will keep me warm from the cold memories.

Vio didn't say anything, just patiently waited for me to continue.

'When we got split up, I ended up in frozen wasteland. I got asked for help from an old lady who was stuck in the snow. I helped her out with no trouble. But then she asked me for something else. She told me that the frost and snow was all Vaati's fault. She told me he was residing in a frozen over cave. Naturally I couldn't say 'no', so I went into the cave to fight him like she asked...' I paused, shuddering as the memories came back once again.

Vio came and sat next to me on the floor, sensing my discomfort at the memories. He put an arm around my shoulder in a sort of half hug, probably assuming I wouldn't like too much comfort.

'I went in. Only to find it was all a trap. The old lady was actually a demon of sorts. They tricked me into what nearly became my death...'

I pulled my knees up to my chest. Why was this so hard to talk about? I'm such a coward!

'Take your time,' Vio soothed, rubbing his hand in circles on my back. 'It might do you some good to tell someone your problems,' He encouraged.

I took a deep breath and continued once more, 'They froze me. Froze me in a block of ice, still alive. I thought that was it for me! I thought I was done for! There were many things I wanted to do! Things I had to say to people! I- I COULD JUST DIE THAT EASY!' I ended up shouting, silent tears falling down my cheeks. I never cried. I always told Red off for it. It's useless. But right now, it seemed to be helping the sudden rush of emotion.

'Hey, shh...' Vio soothed again, looking concerned. 'I can understand how that scared you. That is a life or death situation. That sort of thing can really change people. No, ummm... Sorry, Blue, I, uhh... I'm not sure how to comfort you. What would you prefer. Soothing, calming words? A hug, maybe? Just let me know. I'm here for you!' I could have thanked him for everything he had done so far.

But I needed more... What was it I needed...?

I did the first thing that I could think of.

I leaned up and kissed him...

Vio gave a shocked gasp, but for some stupid reason I didn't stop. I was internally shouting at myself to stop. But I couldn't.

Vio gave in. He closed his eyes and kissed back with a quite moan. I closed my own eyes and enjoyed the moment more than I'd like to admit.

I eventually broke away to breath. A light blush on both of our cheeks.

'W-why?' He stuttered out.

'I needed that,' I stated, really embarrassed by my actions. 'I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me!

'Blue... Do you, by any chance, lo- ... Do you have strong emotional feelings towards me?' of course the idiot couldn't say such a simple word.

But now that me mentioned it...

'I... NO!' I couldn't admit it. Not even to myself.

'Oh... Okay then,' He shuffled away a little bit and looked away, into the fire. He looked distant and upset.

I didn't like it.

'... Actually... I... I think I do' I finally admitted it. It was one of those things I had to say to someone and I didn't even know it.

'I love you too.' It was a simple sentence. Yet, for some reason, it meant a lot to me. I couldn't top myself from smiling.

'Good.'

Vio leaned into me, head on my shoulder, arms around my waste. I reached over to the sofa and pulled his book over to us and handed it to him.

'Here,' I said quietly, still smiling.

'Thanks,' he thanked and led down on me like I had done to him earlier, head in my lap.

Suddenly, I didn't feel so cold any more. The frost no longer affected me like it used to. All I needed was someone to love and rely on.

All I needed... was Vio.