As Dawn Rises (Link x Reader)

Chapter 4: Snowfall

        Link opened his eyes slowly, letting them adjust to the bright light that was seeping through the window beside his bed. He knew that, despite the fact it was bright outside, it was still early. He wasn't one for sleeping in, even on his days off.

        Rising out of bed, he gazed at the scenery before him. The sky was a pure white, small flecks of the same color flowing softly to the ground, coating everything in a blanket of soft snow. A cold breeze flew past, making its way through Link's window and bringing snowflakes with it that melted as soon as they hit the floor. Link let out a harsh breath through his nose and closed the curtains. Good thing he decided to put Epona in the barn last night.

        Making his way down to the bottom floor, Link stopped once he reached the first loft. Standing there, looking out a window next to the doorway, was her. She had a blanket wrapped around her shoulders, shielding her from the cold, as she leaned against the windowsill to watch the delicate snowflakes fall freely from the sky, head resting dreamily on her hands. Her face was content, eyes shining as they moved to watch specific flakes make their way down. Smiling, Link continued down the next ladder, walking over to join her at the window.

        "Good morning, sleepyhead." She greeted enthusiastically, giving him the biggest smile she could muster. Link scratched the back of his head bashfully at the nickname. "Did you see? Its snowing!"

        When Link nodded silently, she continued, "I've never seen this much snow. Back in my world, it didn't snow much where I lived. Well, it started to, but that was actually a bad thing." Turning back to look out the window again, she let out a happy sigh, her warm breath creating a cloud in the cold air. "Its so nice."

        Link couldn't help but agree. The winters in Ordon were always nice; never too harsh, just peaceful and scenic. Though, after living here his entire life, it really wasn't anything new. At the very least, he was glad she was enjoying it. He couldn't imagine what winters were like in her world, judging from things she had told him both now and in the past. She said she had lived in a city, similar to Castle Town, where the buildings reached the skies and the air was full of different kinds of pollution. The very idea sounded depressing to Link.

        Walking into the kitchen, Link decided to fix breakfast, pouring himself a cup of Lavender tea that his roommate had already brewed. Starting the furnace back up, he got to work, the time passing by in silence. The girl stayed in her place by the window, happy to watch the snow fall for as long as she could, pulling her blanket closer to her frame as another breeze passed by. Once breakfast was finished, Link served a plate for the both of them, setting them down on the table and purposefully clearing his throat so he could get the girl's attention.

        "Oh! Sorry." She apologized, leaving the window and sitting down across from him at the table. Pouring some honey over her breakfast- it was pancakes- and serving herself some more tea, her eyes couldn't help but wander back to the sight outside. It simply captivated her, and Link could see it clearly. He found it kind of endearing, like when a child sees something shiny in the window of a store. It was written all over her face; she wanted to go outside.

        But, Link realized that she didn't have any clothes suited for the weather. The only clothes she had were the ones she arrived to this world in, and the ones he let her borrow from his storage, which she was wearing currently. He began to feel a little bad for her. Maybe they'd have to go clothes shopping in Castle Town, unless he could find something warmer for her to wear here. Link was pretty sure he gave her what he could find in his storage...