Never Together (Rewritten) ||Modern AU Zelink

Chapter. 15

"Of course.. But are you sure you want to miss Purah's stern technical lecture?" He grins. "What is it about?" I inquirer gently. "When I was there it was about 'minding your own business.' She was quite mad at your grandpa for what he said and how insensitive he was. I'm guessing she knows too?"

"Yes, she does. Her, Impa, my father, Urbosa... and now you. And I'm very grateful that they know... that you know. It's less of a burden that way, but I think I would like to hear Purah's lecture." I smile, letting go of him reluctantly. "After this... Interesting meal, we can all do something fun, get you out of this stuffy place, before we have to go to school in 2 days." He smiles, starting down the hall with me. "What do you think of my grandparents so far?" I ask curiously. "They're ok... They are a little stuck in their ways but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's got ups and downs and they do love you. They just pride themselves more on how they were raised or taught to think... and not as open to new ideas. My dad can be like that sometimes but it's also what makes him a good caring father." He mutters, keeping his eyes low. "So you're saying that what my grandparents do and say is their way of showing me they love me?" I inquirer, playing with my hands. "In their own way. Yes. It's not the 'right way' but at least they care. My mom doesn't talk to her parents and my dad never met his father, so all I have is my grandma, and she lives all the way in Great Lanayru. So I don't see her too often, but what I'm trying to say is that has to count for something... Right?"

"I see what you're saying but you seem to have a better relationship with your family... Mine on my father's side as you know is.... Difficult to handle and I never see my mothers parents... they shut us out after she died. It's all just very sour and unhealthy."

"Well life is messy and it's better to try and fix your mistakes than to just sit and live in them."

"Pff and that's coming from you. You and I have trouble with our mistakes... and not letting them consume us."

"True." He grins opening the door to the dining room, letting me enter first. I shake my head, smiling as everyone just watches us. I take my seat. "What?" I ask looking at my grandparents. "Nothing." Grandfather mumbles. "Good." I say going back to my meal."Do you see how defensive she has gotten? If you pry someone is going to fight back, because it is not your business. If you continue to do the opposite, the person you're talking to is going to turn on their defensive mechanisms. So what would be the best option?" Purah asks, moving her hands around as if she were in the middle of a lecture at her college. "To know when to shut your mouth." Impa grins, looking at my grandparents expressions. "Well... you really know what you're talking about." Grandmother says in an uncomfortable tone. "Yes she does. And people love to go to her lectures. I quite enjoyed them when I had the time to go listen to them." I say, wanting to be anywhere but here. "Well I think after breakfast we'll have the maids show you to your rooms." Grandfather says, clearly uncomfortable.

And after breakfast we do just that. Turns out I got the old room I used to use when I would visit with mother and father. Impa has the room across from mine, Impa and Purah's on each side of hers. Link's room is in the next wing.

I take a small walk around the room, looking at the pictures of my mother and me... and the pictures of our whole family. I pick up the picture on one of the nightstand. It's of my mother holding me, our foreheads pressed together as we're smiling big... My favorite flower in both our hair. "Still as beautiful as always." I smile, kissing 2 of my fingers, placing them on the photo. I set the picture down before leaving the room. I walk down the hallway, looking for the entrance to the next wing. "Excuse me... Miss. Are you looking for something?" A maid asks, a sweet smile on her face. "I'm looking for my friend's room." I say gently. "The boy?" She mutters. "Yes."

"I'm afraid he's not there. He asked me where you were only a few minutes ago. He should be at your room, miss." She says adjusting the things in her hands. "Oh. Thank you." I say turning around, heading back the way I came.

I open the door to my room to find Link looking at the pictures on the walls, and shelves. "I've never seen photos of you as a kid." He sighs, glancing at me. "My father took them all down after my mother died. All of those photos had my mother in them and he just stopped taking pictures of me. Urbosa and her husband have many of me though. They took a lot when I was a child." I mutter, coming to stand next to him. "I like looking at these pictures... seeing you happy. It's been a long time since I last saw you smile like that... Happy like a real kid. Were you ever... allowed to be a kid?" He asks, unable to look away from the pictures. "No.... Not after her death... I was treated as an adult... allowed to drink and dine with my fathers business partners at the age of 14. Never allowed to play outside, get dirty or Unpresentable.... But I was allowed to do all that when I was with Urbosa or Impa... and I feel I can be as silly and stupid and childish... when I'm with you. When I'm with you I know I won't be judged... I could act however... I can be my silly weird self... which I realize isn't very silly but the point is that I feel... safe with you. I feel at home." I smile as he looks at me... Well my lips. I can feel my face burn as my heart pounds against my chest as I step closer. Link takes my hands, his eyes never leaving my lips. "I'm so red." I giggle quietly. "C-can I... Kiss you?" He mutters gently. "...Yes, you have my permission." I whisper so quietly that he can just barely make out my words. He leans in close, gently setting his lips on mine.