Never Without You │ BOTW modern AU fanfic

Make a Wish

"Do you think about the future sometimes?" I ask, slightly leaning against Link.

"Can't really be avoided."

"I'm good at avoiding it. I think more about the past."

"Mh... true, I guess that makes sense."

"But... lately I've been thinking about the future. I was signing up for classes for next semester and started to wonder what life will look like when I'm a sophomore. It got me thinking about summer break. People our age usually go to the beach or parties during the summer. Not me. I like to spend the time in my room. But this year is different. I have a boyfriend now and I'd like to spend time with you."

Link's mien changes, guilt dresses his face and he decides to cut in before I can say another word. "I'd love to be with you but I'm actually going home for summer break."

"I know," I say calmly. "Don't be mad, but I sort of asked Mipha where you live. I'm not a stalker, I promise! I wanted to find out if there are any hotels close by because–"

"Wait–No way," he interrupts, a smile growing on his face.

"She helped me look up the closest airport and explained how transportation works in Japan–"

"No way," he repeats, his excitement escalating.

"I made a spreadsheet with all expenses and–"

"You're coming to Japan?"

"Well, I haven't booked anything yet. But you had suggested it in the past, so I looked into it. If you'd really like for me to-_"

"Yes!"

"Oh, okay," I say under my breath, fighting to hold back the excitement flourishing inside of me. He's speechless and my heart exhilarates. He takes a step away from me, shakes his head with a huge smile, turns around, rubs the back of his head, turns back toward me, cups my cheeks, and presses his lips against mine. Not the reaction I expected but definitely the reaction I was hoping for.

"You serious?" He whispers against my lips, still holding my face. "Can we fly the same day and sit together on the plane?"

"I'd actually prefer that, yes. I'm terrified of flying to Japan all by myself."

"Oh my god," he grins. "You're really coming?"

I nod abashedly. I can't hold back my smile any longer. "I think I've wanted to for a while but my fears were holding me back. I want to change that. Quite frankly, being separated from you for an entire summer scares me even more, but–er–let's pretend I didn't just say that."

He gives me another kiss. "You can stay at my house, you don't have to go to a hotel."

"Are you sure? Wouldn't your family mind?"

"No, of course not. They want to meet you."

"Really?"

"Yeah? Of course."

"I didn't really talk too much when your mother visited. Mainly because we didn't have a way of communicating. When I visit Japan, you'll have to translate everything."

His smile doubles. "I can't believe you're coming to Japan with me. Oh my god!"

"Happy birthday," I smile.

"You're the best!"

Link hugs me and doesn't let go for a couple of minutes. I bathe in the familiar feeling of his warm embrace and enjoy every second of our time together. Now that the sun has set, the air is getting chilly. I cling to him even more and, when our hug loosens, rub the goosebumps on my arms.