Breathtaking (LozBOTW Link X Reader)

Into the Castle ➺27

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The cheerful call of morning birds roused me from my slumber, gently bringing me back into the land of consciousness with their song. Link's heartbeat quickly reminded me of where I was. I sighed and turned my face back to his bare chest, not wanting to move or wake him. Instead, I laid in wait, listening to his soft breathing and watching his chest rise and fall in tune with my own.

My gaze turned upwards towards his face as I pondered what had occurred the night before. Typically, I'd question what the hero had to say about me... or us. I'd tell myself that I was never who he was aiming for, or that he'd reunite with the princess as soon as we were finished here... But this time I knew.

I knew he felt exactly the way I did, and no amount of agonizing and criticizing myself was going to change that. I couldn't help but break into a grin when I finally reached this conclusion. It felt as though a heavy weight had been lifted from my shoulders, no longer using me as its beast of burden.

I held onto these thoughts and feelings as I examined my hero. He fussed a bit in his sleep as I watched him. I could see his eyes dart beneath his eyelids, his lashes fluttering for but a second. I ran my thumb gently across his cheek and once across his lips. As my fingertips graced over his face, his features seemed to relax as he slowly returned to resting peacefully.   I placed a gentle kiss against his neck as I settled back down, closing my eyes and attempting to lull myself to sleep once more.

     But sleep didn't come.  Not even light rest would visit me now that I'd woken up.  My thoughts had already shifted to our next task... Battling Calamity Ganon. 

     Stress clawed at my throat as I swallowed nervously.  Until now, our final battle had felt so far away.  Though my journey felt long, I couldn't help but feel that it hadn't been long enough.  Surely, we weren't closing in on our final battle.  But to think that was to deny the truth.  That milestone we'd set out for so long ago was closing in, and the mere thought of what awaited us kept me tossing and turning. 

     Finally, I decided to stand up.  I needed to catch my breath and cool down.  Link didn't need to be bothered by my musings.  Besides, if they were correct, he was going to need all the rest he could get. 

     I sighed and plucked my cloak from the ground, shrouding myself from the chilly morning air.  Alas, my toes were still left freezing as I wove them through the green grass below.  I didn't mind much, as the feeling of damp dirt against my feet made me feel grounded whilst my swirling thoughts had made me feel distant. 

     Looking out over the cliffside, a feeling of serenity washed over me.  The view was gorgeous.  Under my feet lay the flowers of the field, illuminated by the young light.  The sun, having just risen over the horizon, made everything look shiny and gold.  Its warm rays shone and reflected off of the great red-leaved trees below.  I could only hope that we'd be able to see the sunset again, when all this is over. 

     I wasn't left alone for long as strong
arms enveloped my body.  I smiled softly as I felt their owner lay his head down in the crook of my neck.  Blonde hair tickled my chin as his hands wandered.  One stayed securely at my waist.  The other rose up to my cheek, turning it slightly so he could greet me properly.