Never Without You │ BOTW modern AU fanfic

過去

Could it be possible that he is trying to warn me of something again? Is Ganondorf up to something? Is Link in danger? I need to find out why he texted me.

*What do you want?* I type again, more hectic and full of worry now.

Delete delete delete! delete!

If Karusa did have a heart and if Link really was in danger, then he wouldn't be taking so long to reply, and he wouldn't be so vague! I hate him! Why wouldn't he just tell me what's going on? And most importantly, why am I so interested in finding out why he's texting me? He groped me! He gave me a hickey, threatened to hit me, and followed me around like a creep! And then he broke Link's leg, almost ending his career!

My fingers fly across the keyboard as tears blur my vision.

*Are you fucking mental? Go to hell Karusa and don't ever text me again!*

"Hey," Link's voice startles me from behind and I nearly drop my phone. "Are you okay?"

It takes me a second to get my voice back, and when I do, all I manage to say is, "Link?"

I nearly forgot we are in Japan. I turn my phone off, unsure if I sent the message or not. Frightened, I stare at Link, not daring to break eye contact.

"Why'd you run away?" He asks concerned.

"I didn't–" I breathe. "I just needed some air."

"I saw you leave. I tried to catch up with you but I lost you in the crowd."

"I'm sorry."

"You worried me."

"I'm sorry..." I lower my head.

"Are you okay? What's up?"

"I didn't mean to worry you," I apologize, aiming my eyes at the floor. What am I doing? I feel so lost. I feel guilty. I feel disgust toward myself. I want to be a better person but I am so confused... None of my choices are made with the intent to hurt Link, yet I feel like no matter what I do, I end up causing him pain.

"It's okay. I just want to make sure you're okay," he says.

"I'm okay," I nod.

"You sure? You were acting kinda off."

"I'm sorry."

"You don't have to apologize, just talk to me."

"Er..." I don't know what to say. My mind is still stuck on that text. Did I send it or did Link interrupt me just in time? I stare at the phone in my hands, more eager to hide it from Link than to find out if my text was sent.

"Is this about my ex?" Link asks.

"What?" My shoulders drop as I lift my head to look at him.

"I don't know what's going on," he admits as he scratches the back of his nape. "Did I fuck up again?"

I frantically shake my head and take his hand into mine. "Of course not."

"Feels like it," he mutters.

"No, Link, believe me, you did nothing wrong. I appreciate your honesty in the matter. I just... I just didn't expect to meet your ex tonight."

"Me neither. It's not like I planned it."

"I know. I'm not angry. I feel better already. I just needed to get some fresh air. It was really noisy back there and I felt a bit overwhelmed."

"I'm sorry. I should have made sure that you're comfortable with the noise and the people. I was focused on Aryll and completely–"