About Me
Practice Date (BOTW Zelink, modern AU)
E | Words: 5k | Read here on Ao3 | Complete!
"I'd like your input on something," Zelda says. The bowl spins in her hands. "So, there's this guy."
It feels like ice water is dripping down Link's spine.
"I see him pretty regularly - I'd say we're friends, even."
The water increases to a trickle.
"I really like him."
It's like cold water dumped down Link's spine. He knew they couldn't be together - there's no way Zelda likes him like that - but he had always hoped. Sometimes, late at night, he had almost convinced himself to say something to Zelda, see if she felt the same way.
But then morning would come, and he'd realize what a bad idea that was.
Zelda continues, her words rushing over each other now, "I want to ask him out but I don't know what he'll say."
Two Different Worlds (TP Zelink)
E | Words: 55k | Read here on Ao3 | Complete!
She doesn't think either of them need to see anything, especially not the scar on her abdomen from when Link fought her Ganondorf-possessed body. There's a reason all her dresses are heavy and thick. "There's plenty of light from the fire in the sitting room." There isn't, and she knows that he knows that.
He doesn't say anything, but she can hear his skepticism in the silence. Finally he asks, "Do you not want us to see each other?" His voice sounds thick, although with what emotion she's not sure.
Zelda wouldn't mind seeing Link - might even enjoy it. But being seen? She doesn't think she can handle that.
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He likes Zelda. He's admired her strength and hard work since they met, but now he really likes her. Normally this wouldn't be a problem. If they were in a loving marriage, awesome - he adores his wife. If they weren't in a relationship, he'd ignore it, maybe go bale some hay or run laps to keep himself distracted. But they are in a relationship - a contract relationship. The contract doesn't mention how to handle catching feelings for Zelda.
Other LOZ Fandom Activities
Organizer of @gone-awry (yearly Zelink 'sex that doesn't go as planned' event)
Organizer of @chosen-tp-zelink (event celebrating Twilight Princess Zelink)
Contributer for @enchantmentzine (wrote See You Tonight, the TP Zelink fic piece)
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#enrichment for the enclosure - craft projects, usually home decor related; knitting, tatting, embroidery, polymer clay, watercolors, bookbinding, whatever catches my interest
#hurricane lore - personal life stuff
#hurricane's headcanons - my LoZ headcanons
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