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Possession
Chapter 3
Hostility Clad in Silence
He could see her so clearly, despite that she was nothing but a pale figure; a silhouette of a woman. But he was familiar with her, he knew the voice and felt secure with her presence. Warm, and content. A feeling that was engulfing him like soothing hot water, or floating on the softest of clouds.
The silhouette moved towards him, giggling with each step as she finally entwined her fingers with his, locking their hands together. The touch was as pleasant as feeling upon silk cloth, and now the young man could see the details of the womanly silhouette; she bore a long, black dress with a veil covering the face. They lied down on a large bed of grey covers, embracing each other's bodies and feeling their shared warmth enveloping them.
Their bodies was pressed against each other, unavoidably filling them with eroticism. Hands started to blindly feel body parts, increasing the sensual stimulation that both were yearning for. Finally, the woman spoke, and with the most melodic of voices, calmly and alluring.
"We are finally together, my dear." She said. "I want you…"
"I want you too, my darling. Now that we are together, nothing will tear us apart…"
"Is that a promise?" The woman said with a giggle. "Yes, it is. I am yours, as you are mine. I crave you, I need you…"
"I'm glad…" She said next, caressing the handsome face of the blonde, young man. "I need you now, my dear. Take me… Fill me, and connect us…"
"With pleasure…" Link said softly. He moved on top of the woman, his hands feeling her up with great approval. "I love you…"
The woman chuckled at the response, as she slowly undid the veil before her face, revealing her beauty of yellow/red eyes, flawless turquoise skin and autumn-orange hair with a smile that was breathtaking. "I love you too, Link."
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A flash of white, followed by a heavy fall towards against the floor brought the young man back from his slumber as he stumbled to get back up. Confused, he leant onto the bed for support as he slowly got up, trying to comprehend what had just happened. The morning light peeked through his curtains, stinging his still-sensitive eyes slightly which prompted him to turn away. In his slightly dim field of vision, he could make out that the time was 08:57.
"Uh.. What a weird dream.. Its been a while since I had such an specific dream… And about Veran of all people.." Link let out a yawn as he made his way to the bathroom, rubbing the grogginess out of his eyes. "Awkward, but still… it doesn't mean anything, I think." He said to himself, reaching out to turn on the shower. Hesitantly, he reached for the red handle; he looked downwards his lower body and turned on the blue handle.
Never had a cold shower felt so pleasant, yet so guilty.
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Following up with his breakfast-routine, Link slowly regained his usual quick energy. His teeth bit into another piece of toast with marmalade, briefly before he took another chug of his glass of milk, greatly enjoying the first meal of the day. The time was now 09:28, a bit earlier than he liked but it made no difference; the earlier he could pick up Zelda, the more time he would be able to spend with her.
A quick shower and rinsing of his hair later, with added fresh clothes that didn't reek of school-classrooms, Link had made himself presentable. Time was now 10:03.
His cellphone emitted its sound, prompting Link to answer it. As usual, he recognized the number, and it brought a smile to his face every time. Clicking on accept, he brought the phone to his ear with a hearty "Hello!"
"Good morning Link." Said the harmonic voice on the other line. Link smiled even more, allowing a chuckle to escape his throat. "Good morning sweetheart. Did you sleep well?"
"Not as well as I could've, I'm afraid." Zelda replied. "But it was enough I suppose…
And you?"
"I slept like a log. Despite that I saw A Terminian Summer Night's Dream last night. I thought I would wake up in the middle of the night due to nightmares!" He chuckled, scratching his neck simultaneously. People who knew him also knew that Link wasn't one to watch horror movies by himself, brave as he was.
"Oh… That's a surprise, I didn't think you liked to watch those films by yourself. What made you change your mind honey?"
"Well, I didn't watch it alone. I hung out with Veran yesterday, and we ended up watching it together. Let me tell you, she really doesn't let those gory scenes get to her!" Link said with another light chuckle, smiling over the yesterdays events. Politely, he let himself fall silent to allow Zelda to speak up. Curiously, the other end remained silent as well; only the very faint noise of someone breathing could barely be heard.
"Zelda? Are you there?"
Still silent.
"Zelda? Hello?"
A small, but noticeable gasp came from the other end.
"Oh! S-Sorry Link, I was… I had my head in the clouds I guess..!" She giggled half-heartedly into the speaker. "My apologies.. But, alright. Did.. Did you two have.. Fun..?"
"Oh… err, well yeah. Or at least Veran did. The movie didn't affect her at all it seemed. But it was nice hanging out with her."
"Alright…" She paused. "Oh but look at us, getting sidetracked! I called you because I wondered if you wouldn't mind picking me up? I haven't bought anything yet, so I thought maybe we could drive to the supermarket right away."
He couldn't help but to smile. Just like so many other times.
"I sure can. I'll see you in a few minutes then."
"Thank you Link… Love you."
"I love you too."
The rest of the day had progressed as they've planned; Link picked up Zelda as promised before they got to the supermarket; once they finally got back into the car, they had stocked up on popcorn, a few cans of beer and a bag of crisps. Everything they needed for dinner and lunch was already in stock at Link's place.
With their purchase, they drove back to the apartment, content and slightly hungry; time had elapsed to lunch. All the way back to the final step in front of the door was filled with small talk of various kinds between the two; jokes were thrown back and forth, the possible weather for today and tomorrow was brought up, future plans regarding both school and private life were discussed and it had been a generally good time. Grabbing the bags in one hand, Link fumbled with his other hand in his pockets, trying to fish up the keys to the front door. It was a struggle, but Zelda couldn't help but to laugh sincerely.
"Are you sure you don't want me to hold at least some of the bags?"
"No no, its alright!" Link insisted. "I got this! Aaand… There!" With a bright smile, he played with the keys with his fingers. Once he unlocked the door, her opened it up for his girl, allowing her first entry. "Ladies first."
"Such a gentleman…" Her voice was filled with joy, but expressed itself very calmly. She gave him a peck on the cheek before stepping inside, Link following suite.
As happy as they were, the duo was blissfully unaware that a pair of eyes glared daggers at them from a distance, mostly at the brunette. From the doorstep of the garbage room, that stood just a few metres away from the apartment building, stood a tall woman clad in mostly black with an equally dark glare in her eyes.
"So that slip of a girl is his girlfriend huh…"
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The rest of the day, and also evening, had gone by quickly. Lunch had been simple, yet marvellous; Zelda envied Link for his cooking, despite him not being that much better. Rather, she was envious of his creativity and technique.
With an old game-consol, the pair shared many laughs and one or another frustrated growls over the win and losses; the TV became the main focus most of the time, with either a TV-show or movie being played on the screen, usually something romantic. The perfect opportunity to snuggle and just be with each other, close and warm. What Link did manage to notice during the whole ordeal was Zelda's "lack" of initiation; most of the time, he was the one who had to make the first move to cuddle up with his girlfriend, and at times it felt as if she wasn't there - no response. As if she was thinking of something. Whenever he asked, he would get short answers similar to "Its nothing." She smiled and laughed however, prompting the young lad to shrug it off and not think too much about it.
They went to bed earlier than usual that night. Once freshened up, Zelda moved over to her darling, wrapping her arms around his neck and brought him in for a kiss that was petite, but passionate. Her long, brown locks spread itself over the cover of his bed as he kissed her neck, down to her collarbone while his hands caressed the porcelain skin with delicate gentleness.
Her breasts, while not full and plump as a certain neighbour's, still held their own charm with added sensitivity. Fingers brushed against the pink buds as Link entered her with a low grunt, the two now locked in a dance of intimate proportions in the middle of the night. They moaned at each others touch, filling the night with their soft cries that bounced against the walls.
Walls that weren't thick enough. In the dead of night, amidst the silence, Veran leant back against the wall in her living room with a scowl, her fingernails digging into the covers of her book she held.
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The Sunday morning rays peeked through the green curtains of the bedroom window, greeting the still drowsy eyes of the lovely couple and prompting them to awake from the daylight. Short, blonde hair mixed with long brown locks on the untidy bed while tired eyes found themselves staring into another pair, and a smile was formed on their lips.
"Good morning darling…"
"Good morning Zelda… Slept well?"
"It was heavenly.. But I am still tired…" She finished with a yawn, as if to prove her point. Link chuckled gave her a peck on the lips. "We have to get up sooner or later…"
"Later sounds good…"
Another yawn.
"And you call me a sleepyhead.." Link jokingly said before closing his eyes once again. He silently agreed that a few more minutes couldn't hurt.
The two eventually got up and dressed; the day started out for them around 10:20. Link, ever the handy man, presented a good breakfast for them to eat as they began to plan the day and its activities. Zelda nonchalantly read the newspaper that had arrived earlier, wanting to learn of any news regarding anything. One of her many traits that Link always found fascinating; she strived for knowledge and information in all fields, which ultimately led her to be quite wise. A Jack-of-all-traits persona in a way.
Link took another bite out of his toast, Zelda sipped on her coffee. It was a calm, peaceful morning.
"So, do you have any suggestions for today? Impa will come over later you know." Link said, taking another bite of his bread before sipping some milk. Albeit bland and boring breakfast, it was enough to get him started.
Zelda tapped her chin very lightly, her eyes never leaving the paper. "Hmm.. Maybe we could watch a movie and play that game again, for starters. We also could go outside for a bit as well."
He nodded, another chug of milk running down his throat. "That's a start. Maybe Impa got a suggestion-"
Interrupting Link effectively, the sound of his cellphone alerting him of an incoming call forced him to focus his attention on whoever was calling him. The number was not unknown, but it still addled him to a certain degree. He shrugged his shoulders. "Its Impa."
Zelda raised an eyebrow in the same surprise as Link, her eyes now torn away from the newspaper. "That's odd. She usually only calls me."
"Mhm. And at best, she texts me. Oh well." Link pressed the accept-button with another light shrugging motion.
"Hello Impa! Quite a surprise that you actually called me!" Link said jokingly, quickly sipping some more of his milk in-between the pause.
"What do you mean by that..?" Impa replied dryly from the other end. "I just felt like it was better calling you this time… Did I interrupt something..?"
"Not at all, not at all!" The young man said with a chuckle. "We just thought it was a bit unusual, nothing more. So, what can I do for you?"
"Alright…" She paused. "I was wondering if you could come and pick me up later. For, you know… Me visiting you guys…"
"Hm? Well… Of course I can pick you up Impa, but don't you have a motorcycle?"
She paused again.
"It is in need of repairs, and that would take too long. If it is not too much trouble…"
"Not a problem. Let me finish my breakfast and I'll happily pick you up."
"Sounds good… I will see you later then, Link."
She hung up the second she finished. Shutting his phone, Link grabbed his other toast, teeth digging into the crispy bread. The brunette shot him a subtle stare, as if she inquired an explanation.
"Impa needs to repair her motorbike but apparently it takes too long. So she asked me to pick her up." Link said with a smile. "It wont take too long, so you can take a shower in the meantime if you wish." The brunette smiled back at him. "Sounds good. I could do well with a warm shower right now…"
"The towels are in the small cabinet next to the sink, in case you were wondering."
She smiled at him greatly. "Thanks."
"You're welcome." He replied. After a few more minutes of small-talk and finishing their breakfast, Link begun to make himself decent enough for visiting outside. A pair of jeans, a white shirt and a green jacket - chillier winds had begun to blow recently with the slow passing to November. Just about done, Link stepped into his small hallway when the doorbell rang, loud and clear.
"Coming!" Link yelled as he moved for the door. His girlfriend giggled as she sipped some more of her coffee, newspaper still in hand. Albeit she was more decent, she hadn't taken the opportunity to shower yet.
The sound of the door being unlocked and opened emitted in the background.
"Oh, Veran! Good morning!"
"Good morning Link…"
The coffee-mug was slammed down onto the table, its contents slightly spilling out on the wooden surface. Her blue eyes turned towards the doorstep leading to the hallway as her heart beat faster.
Link smiled at his neighbour, trying to hide his guilt; the dream he had still visited his mind, and the fact that Veran wore the same thing she did last time she visited him in the morning, as well as the sudden reminiscence of her ample chest pressed against him gave him a hard time. In the back of his head, Link cursed that he had decided on wearing jeans.
"How are you? Did you need me for something?"
The slightly older woman chuckled under her breath. It was enough for her chest to heave in way that was enough noticeable for the young man, forcing upon him another image. He averted his eyes until she spoke up.
"I am fine, thank you Link. Why yes, I do." Her smile was humble, yet erotic in its own way. "You see, I am in a desperate need of something very simple."
"Oh? Such as?"
She chuckled in her own little way once again as she held out a small measuring cup. "Sugar. I've seem to run out on it." Slightly taken back, Link stared at the cup until he let out a hearty chuckle. He thought it to be a little silly to ask for sugar, but who was he to deny helping out a friend. He reached out and gently took the cup from Veran, his fingers briefly brushing against hers in a way that was almost sensual; at least it felt like it for him.
"One cup of sugar coming right up, Veran." He added a smile and turned around for the kitchen to see a silhouette of a light-blue t-shirt and a pair of baggy night-shorts in greyish colour. The blue eyes stared in mildly disguised shock at the unknown woman near the doorway, clad in a purple/black bathrobe, with a loose, black tank-top and similar grey night-shorts as Zelda's, finished with a fresh-out-of-bed-hair.
Link smiled further. "Oh, Zelda! Great timing, allow me to introduce you to my neighbour!" Link turned back around, motioning with his free hand from one person to another. "Zelda, this is Veran, my neighbour who I've talked about. Veran, this is my girlfriend Zelda. If you both excuse me, I'll go get the sugar."
Happily humming to himself, the young boy walked back to the kitchen while leaving the two women alone near the doorway. Fiery-coloured eyes stared intensively into the clear, baby-blue orbs of the brunette as the silence ensued over them. Both of them remained impassive, but it didn't last for long. Hesitantly, and shakily, Zelda extended her hand towards the older woman with a nervous smile and a voice that threatened to break. "N-Nice to meet you V-Veran…"
Veran settled with a mild glare, a forced smile tugging her lips. With a short reply, and a short reply only, she greeted the brunette without offering her own hand in a handshake. "Nice to make your acquaintance." What little bravery that Zelda had managed to muster fell like shattered glass, her hand quickly withdrawing to her side; a sight that caused Veran to genuinely smirk.
´Sorry sweetheart, but I do not plan on befriending the girl whose man I have every intention of stealing.´
She took a few steps inside the apartment. To her amusement, Zelda moved slightly forward as well, in a form of weak resistance.
"Link should be back with the sugar soon… Y-you can wait outside.." Veran cocked an eyebrow, her gaze piercing through the brunette. "Well excuse me, but it is fairly cold outside. Surely you wouldn't let me risk of getting sick?"
"I-"
"A cup of sugar, just as requested!" Link exclaimed as he made his way back. He handed the cup back to Veran who happily took it back, her fingers imitating Link's earlier and brushed against his skin. It was short, but she could see him react to it; his light blush said more to her than any words. "Why thank you Link… I knew I could count on you." Her tone was like a gently flowing stream; flawless. "My every-day Hero~"
"Its not that big of a deal…" Link replied bashfully. "Seriously, you're making me blush here. I'm just helping out a friend in need."
"Just stating the truth dear." The red/yellow orbs eyes Link up and down. "Hmm.. Did I interrupt something?"
"Not at all, I -" The blonde boy began, but the brunette cut him short as she stepped up to him, her arm around his waist.
"My boyfriend w-was on his way out, a-and he is in a h-hurry…" Her eyes met Link's. "You cant k-keep Impa waiting you know.."
He gasped. "You're right! My apologies Veran, I really need to get going! I promised my friend I would pick her up!"
"Then I wont delay you any longer." Veran replied with a humble smile. She stepped out of the apartment, clearing the way for Link. "Sounds like you got a yourself an eventful day.."
"You could say that." He let out a slight laughter as he headed out. Right before he crossed the doorstep, he spun around as if he had forgotten something. "That reminds me! I may have asked you this earlier, but would you like to join us later? There's room for one more on the couch!" His enthusiastic face faltered ever so slightly. Or… Maybe you are too busy.."
"Not at all." Veran replied. A small, but sly smile danced across her faultless lips while a quick glance was directed at the still shocked girlfriend. "I would be delighted to spend some more time with you. You just let me know when."
"Will do! Bye then Veran! I will see you in a little while sweetheart!" Link shouted across the small parking lot, before slowly disappearing in his car down the street.
Veran sighed with content. A brief chuckle escaped her lips as she turned her eyes towards Zelda, a playful smile on her lips. They parted for words to spill out, but she caught herself. With a courteous nod, the older woman walked back to her apartment next door, her head held up high with a wider smile. A smile that changed into a smirk as she heard the brunette quickly slam the door shut behind her.
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"You are late. If only by a little." Impa said in her usual monotone voice as she opened up the car door. The blonde bashfully scratched his neck while laughing nervously as the response he was given. "Sorry about that… Veran showed up and delayed me a little. Have you been standing here for long?"
"… No. Not too long. And since you've turned on the heating, any lingering coldness wont be much of a problem."
He smiled. "Great. How are you by the way?" The car slowly began to move again, driving down the small path that led to Impa´s house. The tanned girl of hair that rivalled Link's own blondeness shot him a slight smile; a soft expression that was not rare, but not too common either.
"I am better now. It has been a long night though."
"Did you by any chance stay up late working out again?" Link asked with a snicker. The girl kept up her small smile, nodding. "Something of that nature, I guess you could call it." Nodding, Link focused on his driving, forcing upon them a silence for most of their journey. While his eyes were mostly focused on the streets, Link could from the corner of his eye see that Impa was watching him.
Intensively.
As if she wanted to say something, to speak her mind; but she made no sign of actually starting a conversation any time soon. Trying to play it cool didn't work in the long run. Her gaze was like a beam of sunlight on a hot day.
He swallowed. "Uhm… Impa, if something is on your mind, you don't need to keep it to yourself."
"I am merely thinking." Came her reply.
"Thinking? Of what, may I ask?"
She didn't answer. Her eyes averted to the passing scenery where it stayed.
"I will tell you someday. But now is not the time. Don't worry about it."
"Oh… Okay…?" Link replied, shrugging his shoulders lightly. The green light switched on.
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The key went into the keyhole, unlocking the door with a loud, metallic clicking noise. With a loud, hearty "Hello!", Link stepped inside with Impa right behind him.
"Welcome back Link! Hi Impa!" Zelda exclaimed as she ran to the two; giving Link a quick peck on lips, she proceeded to give Impa hug that was returned by the taller blonde. Link chuckled.
"Missed us much?" He said jokingly, to which Zelda smiled with a nod. "It was a bit lonely…"
"Well we're here now, so its all good!" The boy exclaimed, claiming another kiss from the brunette. "That reminds me! I need to tell Veran she can come over if she want."
"Veran… Your neighbour?" Impa asked.
"Yes, she will hopefully be joining us for.. Well whatever we decide to do. Zelda has a few ideas, so I'll leave you two to it." With his usual smile, Link stepped out of the apartment with the intent on visiting Veran real quick, unaware that Zelda now clung onto Impa´s arm.
With a solemn face, the tanned girl looked down at her friend. "… Is that how you really feel about her?"
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His finger pressed against the doorbell. Then again. No faint sound of footsteps closing in to open the door, nor a voice that called out any indication of the phrase "I'll be right there!".
Quirking a brow, Link decided to knock, loud and repeatedly. He waited. There was no sign that Veran would answer the door. ´Did she by any chance go out..?´ He knocked again. Several seconds passed, and still no answer.
´She said that she didn't have any plans…´
Boldly, Link grabbed the handle and felt the door; surprisingly, the door was unlocked. He took a step inside, poking his head past the doorway. "Hello? Veran?" He called out. "Its Link! I dropped by to tell you that you may join us when- Hm? Veran?" He walked down her hallway, briefly admiring the gothic decorations she had; dark, but beautiful paintings and figurines adorned her walls, strengthening the shadowy, gothic vibe she had intent on giving. It still smelled of lavender and citrus, a scent that Link had come to enjoy greatly.
Her apartment remained silent as a graveyard, with the exception of a faint sound of music. A violin to be more specific, with a soothing bass guitar in the background coming from a secluded room.
"So that's why she didn't respond." Link said to himself. He approached the door, hearing the music volume grow louder. The volume wasn't too high, but in a secluded room like that it most likely drowned out any other noise. With a hand on the handle, Link tried out a tested method and knocked the door loudly.
"Veran! Its Link! I'm sorry to walk in unannounced, but I rang the doorbell! You didn't answer… Veran?" He knocked again.
"Did she fall asleep or something..?" Against better judgement, he opened up the door, pushing it aside as he stepped inside the room. "Veran are you in-"
In that single moment of barely a second, Link felt his throat dry up. His words abandoned him as his eyes fully drank in the image before him, and the various scents invading his nostrils. Citrus, lavender and jasmine was rich in the air.
On the dark-purple/black sheets of the spacious bed sat a womanly silhouette, her back turned towards the blonde; her back, naked as the day she was born, showing off her turquoise skin down to her firm rear that was barely clothed with the exception of the dark-green panties. A body that was a flawless, slender hourglass form with a equally slender neck, visible only because of the autumn-coloured hair being pinned up. Her pair of arms, having just recently grabbed a nearby t-shirt, did not cover the angled view of her big mounds of flesh that was her chest. No nipples could be seen, but the firmness of her chest was more than erotic nonetheless.
His pants felt smaller, and uncomfortable; they were nothing more than a hindrance, a annoying confinement for his bodily reaction of the voluptuous scene that he had stumbled upon. His body, hot, stiff and unable to move, could only silently witness as Veran turned her head around enough to watch Link from the corner of her eye, without allowing him to witness more of her visage I.e. her body.
Her gaze pierced right through him. Her lips slightly tugged upward in a sly smile.
I finally finished it! It took its time, but I hope you all who read it find it to be worth the wait.
I had great fun writing this though, no lie; especially the last part. Heheh
As always, a review is always welcome~