TP Link x Trans Reader (ftm)

Losing Control |Chapter 34|

You paced around for what felt like hours, but was probably only a few minutes.

After Link had fallen asleep, you had placed him in a more comfortable position on the bed, before quietly sneaking downstairs.

Telma had still been cleaning up the tavern, while Shad was surprisingly no where to be seen.

Telma had been surprised by your still being awake, but after some explaining of what had happened, she understood. Of course, you left out certain details, like your situation with Katherine.

You only told Telma about Link confessing his feelings for you (well, you were half assuming it was that), along with Link not being happy in his relationship with Katherine- ok, maybe you did tell her basically everything that happened.

Currently, you were pacing around the tavern, trying to comprehend what Link had said, whether he meant it or not. Or possibly he had meant it as a friendship thing? You had no idea, and that was absolutely confusing you.

Telma walked over to you and placed her hand on your shoulder, causing you to stop pacing, and turn to look at her.

Your face was still flushed from what Link had said, and your mind still racing with a thousand thoughts per minute.

She just sighed, while shaking her head, before speaking like the wise woman she was.

"Y/n, pacing around constantly isn't going to help you, it will however tire you out and drive me insane,"

Closing your mouth before you could even say anything, you suddenly felt embarrassment wash over you like a wave.

Telma let out a light chuckle, before continuing.

"Now that you have paused your pacing, I'm sure that Link meant it."

Even though you wanted to believe her, and understand her, a part of you still didn't understand nor believe her.

Turning your attention to the floor, as you spoke softly, and rather genuinely.

"I highly doubt it, I mean, he most likely means it in a friendship way, right? Though, that in itself wouldn't make sense, especially with how he said it, and the question before."

Speaking softly, had turned into mumbling to yourself about your thoughts on it.

Telma just sighed and shook her head, while her her was placed on her hand. If you had to guess, she was probably wondering to herself why your thoughts were so difficult.

Eventually she stopped rubbing her fingers against her temple, and placed both hands on either of your shoulders, grabbing your attention and forcing your mumbling to a stop.

"Look Y/n, you will never know unless you ask. How about, tomorrow you bring it up with him and tell him how you feel about him?"

Your eyes widened, as you felt your face light up like fire once again. You began to stutter, trying to place your thoughts into words, but failing miserably. After what was probably a few minutes, you finally gathered your thoughts, and put them into words.

"W-what makes you think I have feelings for him? I mean, we are just friends after all."

Of course, your voice cracked at the beginning, causing your face to become more flushed, if that was even possible.

Telma just patted your shoulder while she chuckled.

"Oh Y/n, you think I wouldn't notice? You follow that boy around like a golden retriever, always by his side, doing everything he tells you to. Even going as far as to tolerate Katherine with hitting her, and believe me, if it weren't for Link, I'm convinced you would have by now."