Dreams of the Kingdom [Link x Male!Reader]

Chapter 13 - A Day Off

(Tarrey Town (Day) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom)

As you woke up, you couldn't help but think how funny it is how things can change. Back when you and Link shared a bed for the first time, his heart was racing as you cuddled up next to him. To you, it had been the most restful night's sleep in your life. Link meanwhile barely slept a wink, too afraid it was all a dream, and he'd never get the chance to be so close to you again. Fast forward to today, and you woke up with your boyfriend laying across your chest with a knee in your face. "At least he's comfortable," you murmured.

Since your dream of Koholint, new dreams had stopped for a few days, long enough to get some well-earned rest. Even better, the trip from Gerudo Desert was uneventful, save a couple small skirmishes. Today, you promised Link that the two of you would spend all day together before going to Goron City.

You got up from the comfortable bed at the Tarrey Town Inn. Kapson made it clear he wouldn't accept your money and made sure to give you and Link the best room in the establishment. You were also thankful to see that Captain Hollo and his Korok engineers hadn't managed to blow up Tarrey Town, though there was no sign of the little aviators anywhere. After a quick bath (thank the Goddesses for hot water), you came back to see Link watching you with a sleepy smile. "What's got you in such a good mood?"

"Just enjoying the view," he yawned, slowly sitting up. His hair was an absolute mess. You sat next to him, pulling out a comb.

"You're not helping," you laughed, as he kept leaning against you, messing his hair back up as you brushed it down. Finally, you got it to cooperate enough for you to tie his hair back with his favorite well-worn hair band. Link sighed in bliss. "You sure you aren't part dog or something? Every time I play with your hair you turn into a puppy."

"I mean, didn't the Hero of Twilight do that?"

"Wolf, Link. He turned into a wolf."

"Same difference," he laughed. He turned to you, blushing a lot like he used to when you first started dating. "I just... It's one of those things, y'know? Back before the Calamity, I dreamed of going on adventures with you and then, between when you had to do your Prince stuff, we'd hang out in the castle, and you'd do all the stuff royalty does for their knights in the fairy tales."

You had to laugh a little, knowing how quickly Link flipped between innocent romantic and an innuendo machine. "So, what do royals do for their knights in fairy tales?"

"Stuff like, y'know, flowers, a handkerchief... a kiss?" He said.

You kissed his cheek. "I'm sorry I didn't confess sooner."

"It was both of us," he said, squeezing your hand. "Even if we don't have as much time as we'd like... I think it's better now."

"Well, I'm keeping my promise no matter what. Today is just you and me, and since we're feeling nostalgic, I have an idea."

"I'm listening."

"I was thinking, since the quakes during the Upheaval opened up a lot of new places, maybe we could take a look inside the Citadel? You found my crown there after Misko hid it, so maybe he hid something else too?"

"That's perfect!" Link said. "It's just like the little adventures we always wanted to do as kids! I'll get the horses!"

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