Talon had consented for Link to stay at the ranch. "You'll be a great asset to Lon-Lon Ranch lad" he had said. Both Malon and Link were very happy.
Malon's POV
My father had let him stay. I was so happy. I could see him every day. She glanced over to where Link was trying to herd the sheep. She smiled and went over to him to help. "I just can't get them to go in the pens" he said.
"Here, I'll help" she replied.
Together they managed to get the sheep back into their place. "Whew, thanks Malon".
"No problem". They were sitting down next to each other on the hill looking at the sunset. "I think I'll like being a farmer" Link said.
"Me too Link". Malon's stomach was churning. This is the perfect time to say it she thought. The thundering butterflies wouldn't hold her anymore. She leaned her face towards Link. She could almost imagine the taste of his lips. "Malon, what are you doi-"before he could finish Malon had planted her lips on Link's. Link was very startled. He tried to say something but his lips were glued to hers. Malon had her arms wrapped around Link's neck. His lips were so good.
Link's POV
Why? Why had she done it? Not that he was complaining or anything, in fact he was perfectly content on continuing as long as possible but sadly he knew he couldn't breathe forever so he parted his lips. He looked into Malon's eyes, I rich blue. "Malon I-I" he stammered.
Then he walked away to bed.
Malon's POV
How did she do it? It was amazing she thought. But something else began to form in her active mind. Did he not like it? Does he love me back? Of course he would choose Zelda over me, princess vs. farm girl. To her that was an easy decision. With nagging thoughts on her mind she went to bed. When she walked into the house she saw Link sleeping on the haystack. She felt sorry for him and brought down two pillows and a blanket, she made Link comfy. The haystack will have to do she thought. Then she walked up to her room.
The next morning was awkward for both of them. They were sitting at the table eating their breakfast. Talon was looking at both of them with a knowing smile. Link kept casting one second glances at Malon and vice versa. I can see a future for them thought Talon. "So what did you kids do last night at the hill" he asked. "Nothing, just uh" both of them said. "Never mind" grumbled Link.
Link's POV
I don't think I can live here anymore. It's so… awkward now. But he did have feelings for Malon and that was the only reason he agreed to stay at the ranch, surely the kiss meant she had feelings for him right? He was going to test to ask Malon later on in the day.
Malon's POV
Later on in the day, I'm going to confess my feelings to him; I mean it's only right after I kissed him last night. She sighed and continued her work hoping all would be well.