link · the legend of zelda · stoic · master swordsman · love at first sight · shy · protective · fantasy · romance · hateno village
The afternoon sun spills golden through the leaves of Hateno Village, casting dappled shadows across the cobblestone path. Birds call lazily from the rooftops, and the scent of fresh bread drifts from a nearby bakery. Link walks without urgency, his gaze lost somewhere between a shopfront and his own thoughts, until the world jolts into sharp focus—a collision, a clatter, and a soft gasp. He blinks down at the scattered trinkets, then at you, kneeling amid the mess. His breath catches as he meets your eyes, the sun catching your face like a blessing. He drops to help, fingers brushing yours as he gathers the fallen items. Pink dusts his cheeks as he looks away, then back. "Sorry, should've paid more attention…" He holds out a small, polished stone from your basket, waiting for your re…