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There are different customs to Zora culture compared to Gerudo culture, Link is learning.

For instance, one pattern Link has noticed, the Zora people treasure their jewelry and are usually pierced, decorated with fine silver. Link is rather jealous – he wishes he could pierce his own ears, but what would his troupe back home think? Just more leverage for them to hold over his head, especially Kevum.

Link stands in front of his mirror, turning his head and moving his hair out of his face. He wonders if maybe Sidon would think Link more beautiful if he was adorned in jewelry. But he left all his expensive goods back in Gerudo Town.

Yet, there was that choker that Sidon had graciously provided. It sits on a stand on the dresser by the mirror. Link smiles fondly as he remembers last night, and the lake that Sidon had showed him. And the glowing! Sidon shined beautifully in the moonlight as his fins lit up, and illuminated the enclosed darkness in the tunnel...

Link sighs and there's a knock at the door.

"My dear, I've come to ask you something," Sidon calls from behind the door, his voice a bit... nervous. Link doesn't question it, and steps toward the door.

Link is greeted with a bright smile. "Well, you look lovely this morning," Sidon gestures toward Link. How strange – Link looks no different than usual... "Sorry, I'm... would you like to go to the marketplace? With me, of course. For a walk."

Though suspicious, Link nods his head slowly, before retrieving the Sheikah slate from the top of the dresser. He gives one last longing look at the choker, before joining Sidon outside the room.

"Wonderful! Shall we?"

Sidon extends an arm for Link to grab. They smile at each other, sending butterflies right to the Hylian's stomach.

The marketplace isn't too busy – at least not as busy as it was the first day Link had stayed in the domain.

They pass by the food court, and stop for a short meal. After that, they continue on, toward a district full of jewelry shops. Link wonders if Sidon is doing this on purpose.

There's a specific shop that catches Link's eye, and he lets go of Sidon's arm to wander toward it aimlessly. Displayed in the front window are various earrings, nose piercings, all in gorgeous metals and gems. He has his eye on a specific pair of earrings, and Sidon approaches behind him.

"Oh. Earrings..." He laughs nervously. Link tilts his head to the side in question, watching Sidon's expression in the reflection of the window. "It's nothing, dear. To get your ears pierced here is a very... intimate sign."

Sidon doesn't say any more than that, and they carry on.

The prince seems so distracted as Link holds onto his arm. He gives the Zora a tug, and Sidon snaps out of his daydream. "Oh! Forgive me, my pearl, I was lost in thought," he explains. "I don't think I'm feeling very well."

Worry overcomes Link as they slowly pull to a halt, and the Hylian looks up at Sidon, who forces a smile. "I think I should retire for the time being. You're welcome to carry on without me. I need to speak with my father about a pressing matter."

The way Sidon has been acting since last night has Link worried. Even the walk back to Link's room is silent, very out of character for Sidon. To Link, it looks as though he's done something wrong. He watches as Sidon holds the door open for him.

"I'll come back for you as soon as I can, I promise."

-

Well, Sidon doesn't come back for Link for another day. One whole day, wasted in his room, and Link is more worried than he is furious. He fiddles with his Sheikah slate, until there's a knock at his door.

It has to be him! Link assembles his courage and thoughts and opens the door. Sure enough, there he is – prince Sidon, standing tall with a smile on his face, as though yesterday never happened. Link steps forward and gives the Zora a full hug. Sidon wraps his large arms around the little Hylian, and strokes Link's hair.

"I'm sorry I left you," the prince whispers. "There's something I want to show you."

Curiously, Link pulls his head back, and stands on the tip of his toes to better kiss the fishy snout atop Sidon's head. The prince chuckles, and leads Link away from his room – the boy doesn't forget his slate, of course.

Sidon guides Link down another corridor. This corridor seems more... royal, Link thinks to himself. He can only assume this is where the royals' chambers are.

He wasn't off the mark, in fact hitting the target. Sidon is leading Link to his own room. His intentions, Link doesn't know, but at least he would get to know the prince in a way that not many have.

The room is bigger than Link's, but filled with more furniture. There's actually a shallow pool in the corner, though deep enough for Sidon to float in. The bed is wide, surrounded by a sheer curtain, and looks plush to the touch, and part of Link wonders what that bed feels like.

Link watches as Sidon closes – and locks – the door, letting his hand linger on the handle. "I wanted to talk to you yesterday, but I was so nervous," he confesses. "I've mustered up the courage after a great deal of thought."

The Hylian's eyes grow a bit bigger, as he watches Sidon approach him. The Zora gets on his knees to meet Link at eye level.

"When I was... glowing... that wasn't just the darkness that activated it," he says softly. Link's mind is running wild with thoughts, and he feels a tightness in his chest. "It's rare, but when a Zora meets a potential mate, their bioluminescence is activated, so to speak. It's never happened to me, but I have heard of it through my parents. It was how they knew that they would be wed. Link, my desert rose, I truly believe you are my mate. I realized it when I felt you trust me that night. You trusted me enough to take you to the depths of a lake, through a dark tunnel – you are more brave than you let on." Sidon laughs nervously. "And then you looked at those earrings, and I pictured you... I imagined you in the finest jewelry, and you looked like royalty. I want to give you so much, if you'd let me. I can take you away from Gerudo Town. I can show you all the wonders, all the magic in this world, if you would have me."

Link's hands find their way to cup Sidon's cheeks.

"I've come to realize, however, that a Zora asking a Hylian to be a mate comes with its own trials and obstacles. But I am willing to face every single one with you at my side."

Not knowing how to respond, Link averts his eyes.

"I understand if this is coming off as strange to you, or if this is sudden, but I truly feel that I want you as my mate, and that we are meant to be together."

Taking a deep breath, Link looks back at Sidon with glossy eyes.

This has been building up for a while, he can tell. Sidon's nervousness, the uneasiness that Link sensed – this is it.

But how can Link communicate that he would take up Sidon's offer in a heartbeat, that he wants Sidon to take him away from the life he knows to build a new one at the prince's side? The frustration of not having a voice at such a crucial time makes Link want to scream.

"I'm so sorry," Sidon's eyes widen as he speaks. "I've thrust all this upon you, knowing that you have no way to respond. Forgive me, Link, I know this must be frustrating. You don't even have to respond today, I can give you all the time you need-"

With a hint of a frustrated, stressed growl, Link lunges forward to crash their lips together.

Please understand, please understand this is a yes, Link begs anyone that would listen to his plea.

Sidon takes a breath when they separate.

"That's a yes, isn't it?" The prince smiles.

Link nods his head, his fingers curling lightly against the Zora's smooth skin.

"Goddesses above, you are a marvel," Sidon breathes out, and stands, taking Link's hands in his own. "Then there is something I wish to do."

Link tilts his head, and watches carefully as Sidon moves to his dresser.

"The earrings. I returned to the market after taking you to your room. It was presumptuous of me, to buy them before even asking – but something in my heart told me that you'd say yes."

Link's eyes brighten as Sidon reaches into his dresser and brings out a needle, followed by two silver earrings, with sapphires dangling from the studs. "I know you would want simplicity," Sidon begins. "But I simply wanted the best for my mate."

Link nods his head and steps toward the prince.

"Now, if you'd take a seat on the bed, I can pierce them for you."

Though Link should be nervous, he trusts that this won't hurt – Sidon wouldn't hurt him. He sits on the edge of the bed, looking up at Sidon with curious eyes.

"Those eyes of yours," Sidon sighs. "Always so bright, so full of wonder."

Pleasantries aside, Link turns his head to give Sidon access to his pointed ear.

"I suppose I should explain to you what this means," Sidon says as he runs his thumb over the lobe of Link's ear. "It's an honor given to a male Zora to pierce the female's fins."

Link grimaces as Sidon holds the needle up.

"More importantly, the fact you are entrusting this task to me makes my heart flutter a bit."

Link can agree to that, but instead softens his expression as Sidon presses the needle to his skin.

"Ready? One, two..." Link holds onto Sidon's thigh, making the Zora stiffen a bit. "And, three."

The needle pierces his skin, and Link hisses through his teeth at the sting. But it wasn't that bad, actually – the second would be easier, now that he knows what to expect.

"Don't worry about sterilization," Sidon comments, bringing the earring to Link's fresh piercing. "Zora metals are a bit different. It's as clean as our waters."

When Sidon pulls back, Link touches his ear lightly, satisfied with the outcome. The prince stands to move to Link's other side.

"Once more, my dear," he encourages, bringing the needle up to the second ear.

Link let's out a choked sound as his ear is pierced once more, and the earring is placed in the hole.

"Let me look at you, in the mirror."

Link nods, feeling the added weight to his ears – he'd have to get used to that. He follows Sidon to the mirror over the dresser, and his eyes widen a bit.

Just like that, he looks different. Perhaps it's the feeling of knowing Sidon's true feelings, but Link looks... happy. For the first time, he doesn't look like there's a weight on his shoulders. He's actually got a hint of a smile on his face as he turns his head to look up at Sidon's face in the mirror.

Sidon is staring with wide eyes, pupils blown. Link wonders for a moment if he's okay, but the thought slips away as Sidon wraps his arms around the little Hylian tightly.

"Beautiful," he whispers. "Absolutely beautiful. You make the perfect mate."

Link reaches to lightly touch Sidon's hand on his waist. Slowly he turns his body, looking up at Sidon through his lashes, holding the prince's hands against his waist.

Suddenly, there's a familiar glow, starting at Sidon's fins, up to the scar on the side of his head. He blushes, a shade of pink contrasting against his white skin. "S-sorry," he chuckles nervously. "I can't control it."

Shaking his head, Link thinks to himself that it's endearing, how passionate Sidon can be.

"May I kiss you again?"

Link sheepishly nods his head, and Sidon leans down to gently capture Link's lips with his own.

The sweet kiss leaves them both unsatisfied, however. Though Link doesn't know how to convey it, he wants more. The Hylian stands up taller to better reach Sidon, and collides their lips together again. He can feel Sidon's slithering tongue at his lips, and with a sigh through his nose, Link drops his jaw to let the Zora's tongue in.

It's slimy and a bit strange at first, but it does get Link's heart racing. Panting, he separates, a string of saliva following after him. Sidon gives a final lick to Link's lips, and the Hylian takes Sidon's hand in his own. Slowly, he backtracks toward the bed, and Sidon stops him.

"Wait a second," Sidon says in a small panic. "Are you sure? You don't think it's strange to want to mate with a Zora? Our anatomy is much different than what you're probably used to-"

Link deadpans, staring at Sidon.

"Unless... I'm your first?"

Link nods.

It seems to spark something in Sidon, and he sweeps Link right off of his feet, giving him a little twirl.

"Link! That's amazing! What a great honor!"

Link smiles and starts to gesture back toward the bed.

"You're quite eager, aren't you?" Sidon laughs, letting Link down on his back. The Hylian shifts himself more to the center of the bed, and it really is just as plush as he imagined. Pillows make his position comfortable as Sidon crawls over him, and leans down to take Link's lips in a final kiss.

Link looks between them, and while the glowing has faded, another surprise is held between Sidon's pelvic fins. He gulps as he thinks for a moment, and gestures with his head.

"Oh, um..." Sidon comments lightly, nervously. "When male Zora get aroused, their appendages start to... emerge from the genital slit between their pelvic fins, and-"

A bit bored with the explanation, Link rolls his eyes and reaches to touch the tip of the appendage poking its head through the slit. Sidon bucks his hips forward with a grunt, not expecting the bold action.

Sidon's pupils turn into slits with his arousal, looking at Link with parted lips. While Link's fingers loosely touch the head of Sidon's cock, Sidon dips his head down, his back arching to accommodate their size difference. He nuzzles the side of Link's neck lovingly, before he grazes his teeth along the sensitive flesh there. Link bites down on his lower lip, shuddering at the feeling of Sidon's breath against his skin.

"Let me undress you," Sidon requests in a low voice. Link nods, and Sidon gets to work starting with the Hylian's shirt. He lifts the fabric over Link's head, and Link plops back down onto the comfort of the bed. The pants are next, and Link's heart starts racing at the thought that this is the first time anyone has seen him naked and aroused – and he's so glad that it's Sidon.

Sidon's claws hook onto Link's pants and he pulls them down. Link finishes by kicking aside the article.

Fully exposed, Link turns red, from his chest to the tip of his ears. Sidon bends, pressing a soothing kiss to Link's chest, right over the longest scar, causing the little Hylian to squirm. Sidon responds by holding Link's hips to keep him still.

"There's something else you should know," Sidon lifts his head. "Zora can be a little... rough. I promise I won't do anything to hurt you severely, I just might not be able to control myself as we go on."

Link pays no mind to the warning, and instead rolls his hips up. That's when Sidon looks down, noticing Link's flaccid cock against his pelvis. The sight excites Sidon, his white underbelly starting to turn pink. Link tenderly cups Sidon's face in his hands with a fond smile. Sidon lightly bumps the snout on his head against the side of Link's cheek.

Impatiently, Link whines, and Sidon obliges by ghosting his lips over the Hylian's neck, using careful fingers to brush blond strands out of the way. Sidon opens his mouth and lets his teeth sink into Link's neck, who starts to squirm underneath Sidon's weight. The Zora nibbles and sucks at a tender spot on Link's neck, until he leaves a satisfying mark. Link's lips are wet and parted as he manages his breathing.

Link feels a hand creeping down his hip to his inner thigh, the sensation of being touched there causing his legs to spread a bit.

"That's it," Sidon encourages as he separates, crawling down Link's body. "You're so good, dear Link."

There's a low rumble in Sidon's voice, something seductive, that sends a shiver down Link's spine. Link has to prop himself up on his elbows to get a better look at Sidon, who has crawled his way down to Link's pelvis. Link lets out a hiss as Sidon bites down on his hip, and the Hylian rolls his body in a shallow movement.

Sidon continues to move south, and lifts both of Link's legs over each shoulder. The prince kisses above the patch of blond hair over Link's pelvis, earning a short sigh from the boy under him. Impatience overcoming him, Sidon gives a teasing kiss to Link's cock as he ghosts his lips toward Link's entrance. At first, Link doesn't know what to expect, but Link's eyes widen a bit as Sidon teases his hole with the pad of his thumb.

"I'll need to prepare you," Sidon explains as he places a soothing kiss against Link's thigh. "Relax yourself. I'm not going to hurt you. I promise you'll feel good."

Link swallows and nods his head, and gasps when he feels something wet and slimy at his entrance. He naturally contracts around the tip of Sidon's tongue, hands balling into fists on the blanket below him. He can feel his hips starting to stiffen, as desire courses through his body. He watches the top of Sidon's head, toes curling as the Zora's tongue circles the ring of muscle at Link's entrance, coating his lower half in thick saliva. His breath hitches as Sidon's tongue finally delves deeper.

Poor Link is a mess – his cock is starting to harden as his knuckles turn white from gripping the pillow under him. Sidon picks up his pacing, wiggling his tongue around inside of Link's hole, drawing out soft, delicate whimpers from the beauty that the prince has the honor of pleasuring. Sidon dares to venture deeper, until the tip of his slithery tongue brushes over a bundle of nerves. Link's heels dig into Sidon's back, alerting the Zora that he had reached a sensitive spot. He flicks his tongue against Link's found prostate, and the Hylian lifts a hand to cover his mouth.

Sidon suddenly retracts his tongue, and lifts his head, reaching for the hand that Link is using to cover his mouth. "You make such precious noises," Sidon coos. "Your little mewls and whimpers are so sweet, dear Link."

A blush dusts across Link's already hot skin, and he bites his lip. Worldlessly, Sidon dips his head down to continue his work at opening Link up. His tongue is soon joined by a finger – mindful of the pointed claws – lightly teasing and stretching Link's entrance. The boy's voice leaks out in pants and pleading cries as Sidon lifts his head one final time to get a good look at Link's state. "My, my," he soothes, "You're starting to get hard."

Link looks down, and notices that the pink tip of his cock is starting to raise its head. From where he lays, he can see Sidon's arousal too – but something catches his eyes, making him stare blankly.

"Oh," Sidon muses, looking between them. "I forgot to mention, there are two appendages."

The thought both intrigues and excites Link, enough for him to crawl up onto his knees. He motions for Sidon to do the same, and leans forward. Link arches his back enough so that he can lean down and kiss the tip of one of Sidon's appendages.

"Link, I-!" Sidon cries out as he's touched, the tips of his cocks starting to slither passed his slit. "Please be careful, they might be a bit... big."

Again, ignoring the warning, Link takes the tip of one of Sidon's shy appendages between his lips, coaxing them out from the slit. He uses his hand on the other, stroking it slowly between his fingers.

Sidon's cocks begin to grow in size and length. Link is able to finally take him in deeper, making sloppy sounds as he strokes Sidon's cock with his wet, soft lips. Sidon flattens his hand and, as gently as he can, softly urges Link to take him in deeper. Link tries to relax his throat, nearly choking in the process. He holds his position, swallowing the saliva pooling around Sidon's dick, before lifting his head up with a gasp and a cough.

In a soothing voice, Sidon speaks. "That was amazing," he praises. "Can you take more for me, my dear?"

He doesn't have to ask Link twice. Link eagerly nods his head and goes down again, taking more into his mouth. The Hylian relaxes his throat again, with soothing coos from Sidon above him, and starts to bob his head up and down in a slow pace. With each subtle movement, a bulge forms in Link's throat. Sidon reaches a hand down to touch it, hissing through gritted teeth as he feels his own cock move inside Link's accepting throat.

Link moans against Sidon's dick, the vibration causing the Zora's breath to hitch.

"Such a good boy, so good to me..."

All the while, Link is using his hand to stroke Sidon's other smooth cock in motion with the bobbing of his head, and Link sucks and swallows around the appendage filling his throat. When he can't take it anymore, Link lifts his head with an obscene pop, gasping. Sidon groans at the sight of saliva pooling and dripping from Link's mouth, and extends his tongue to clean his lover up.

Link didn't realize it, but he's reached a full erection. It sits between his legs, aching to be touched.

"Are you ready for me?" Sidon asks in a husky voice, and Link fervently nods his head. In response, Sidon flashes his signature smile, though this time, there's something feral about it that strikes a chord in Link.

Link moves so that he's on his back, erection resting easily between his hips, which are bruising with the bite marks that Sidon left. Sidon uses his hands to spread Link's knees apart, settling himself between them. Link wraps his legs around Sidon's waist as the Zora moved to line one of his cocks up to Link's entrance.

With little warning, Sidon moves so that his tip, soaked in saliva and pre-cum to give it proper lubrication, penetrates Link's entrance. Link grits his teeth at the harsh entry, and Sidon begins to soothe him with loving strokes of his hair. "It'll only hurt for a moment. I've got you."

That's all Link needs to hear to endure the first stage. Sidon doesn't dare put it in further, instead pulling out and slowly sliding back in. He groans deep in his throat, and Link pats the prince's shoulder.

"What is it?" Sidon asks with a bit of panic in his voice. "Too much?"

Link snickers and shakes his head. He holds up two of his fingers.

"I don't... what?! You want both?!"

Link only smirks and nods his head.

Oh, this man is going to be Sidon's demise.

"If you wish, but..."

Link rolls his hips up, the movement causing Sidon's hips to buck forward instinctively. Sidon pulls out fully as his eyes flutter, and lines up both his cocks to Link's entrance, before slowly pushing in.

"If It's too much..." Sidon loses his train of thought as Link gasps and writhes underneath him. When Sidon reaches that sweet spot again, Link throws his head back and squirms. "Don't move so much, you'll hurt yourself." Sidon's words fall on deaf ears as Link begins to pant. With a feral growl, Sidon dips his head down and locks his teeth on Link's shoulder. Link yelps and stops his squirming as Sidon holds him still.

That's when Sidon starts to move. He draws back his hips before shallowly snapping them forward, Link letting out a sweet moan under him. The cry resounds in his ears, and Sidon thrusts again to draw out a breathy sigh from Link's raspy throat.

Sidon unlatches his hold on Link to whisper against his neck. "Gods and goddesses above, you make the most beautiful sounds."

Link whines when Sidon bites his shoulder again. Sidon can feel copper in his mouth, the taste making his pupils go wide with intoxication. The Hylian under him practically sucks him in, and Sidon can't hold back anymore. He makes shallow movements to fuck Link's accepting hole, his erections growing inside. He snakes a hand between them, using his whole hand to grab Link's cock.

"You're doing so good," Sidon praises after lifting his head as Link's heels dig into his back. "You're amazing, taking all of me in like this."

The feeling of being full makes Link want to squirm and writhe, but Sidon clamps down on his shoulder again. The Zora snaps his hips forward, this time with a bit of roughness to it. Link moans under him, legs quivering whenever Sidon hits his prostate.

Unexpectedly, Sidon's fins flare out and that shimmering glow returns, though it's not as bright as before. When Link gasps, Sidon stops thrusting and lifts his head. He peppers Link's face in encouraging kisses as he sits up on his knees to get a better angle. He hisses as he picks up his pace, and reaches for Link's hand, who happily reaches back, and the prince uses his other hand to grip tightly onto Link's hip – tight enough to leave bruises in the shape of his fingers.

Sidon takes a breath and deepens his thrusts, looking down as Link's body moves with each jerk of his hips. The prince notices something, guiding Link's hand over his stomach. "Look," Sidon commands. He slows his thrusts for Link to get a better look at the bulge of his stomach with each movement of Sidon's cocks in him.

The image spurs the prince on, and he uses both hands to grip onto Link's hips as he slams his own hips forward in a frenzy. Link nearly screams, his body rocked to a rhythm. The bed creaks under them as Sidon grunts and moans, Link's voice lost in the heat of the moment.

"Please come," Sidon begs. "I want to see your face as you give in to pleasure."

Tears prick at Link's eyes as he feels his approaching orgasm. Sidon releases his hold on Link's hips to grip the Hylian's cock, smearing the appendage with pre-cum.

Link whines at the touch, breathing unpredictable as his back arches off the mattress. With the stimulation against his prostate and being jerked off, Link has to come. He gives a warning in the form of a high-pitched moan, toes curling and legs shaking as he comes in short spurts. Cum paints Sidon's hand and abdomen in white ribbons. While Link cries out, Sidon evens out his thrusts, careful not to overstimulate as Link comes down from his orgasm.

"Incredible," Sidon praises. "You've done so well, Link."

Link laughs breathlessly, legs trembling when Sidon hits his sweet spot again.

"Would you be able to come again?"

The question makes Link's eyes widen, causing Sidon to pull to a full halt.

"Do you want to try?"

Link nods his head, lips parted as he pants. Sidon grins wide, as he picks up his thrusting again. Link is given no time to recover, instead thrown into another whirlwind of passion and pure ecstasy. The stimulus immediately after an orgasm is strong, causing tears to spill from the corners of his eyes.

Sidon notices, and uses his thumb to wipe away the tears.

"Shh," he soothes between thrusts. "I promise I'll make you feel good."

Link lets out a choked sob and nods his head, letting Sidon take control.

It isn't long until Link is hard again, Sidon repeating his actions with jerking Link off until he comes a second time. He's a shuddering mess, clinging onto Sidon desperately as he twitches and moans until his throat is sore and raspy.

"Oh, Link, I'm so close," Sidon pants, giving a small warning. The prince thrusts hard and deep, until he moans and bucks his hips forward in a final motion, coming hard. He hunches over, moaning through gritted teeth, eyes wide as cum spews out both tips, coating Link's inner walls. He gasps and chokes as his hips twitch, and leans forward to hover over Link, who's still looking up at Sidon with watery eyes, tiny breaths spilling through wet parted lips.

Sidon dares to take those lips with his own, exchanging a sweet kiss before he slowly and carefully pulls out. His cum slowly spills from Link's hole, and Sidon tilts his head to get a better look. The pair pant to calm their breathing, and Sidon looks down at Link. He rolls over onto his side, closer to the little Hylian to kiss his shoulder and any other bite marks he left apologetically. Link looks up at Sidon through hooded eyes, breathing evening out as he shifts his sore hips with a groan.

The prince sits up, looking at the mess they made, semen starting to soak Link's inner thighs.

"Ah, I suppose I'll have to clean you up," Sidon muses. "Rest now, dear one." The prince sweetly strokes Link's hair as the Hylian's eyes grow heavy with exhaustion. He takes slow breaths as he drifts off to sleep.

-

Poor Link sleeps for two days. Sidon cleans him up the best he can, and brings his mate soup to build up his strength.

Wounds haven't healed, however. A large bite mark can be seen as the collar of his shirt slips passed his shoulder. Link is in a daze when he sits up, his body sore and screaming for him to lay back down. When Link turns his head, Sidon is there, sitting at the edge of the bed, looking deep in thought. Link tries to sit up more, tries to crawl toward him, but only gets so far and crashes back down with a groan.

It alerts Sidon, who worriedly looks back at Link.

Sidon smiles at Link and extends a hand to brush the silky strands of hair from Link's face.

"You've been asleep for two days," Sidon says in a hushed voice, as though not to wake a child. "I've been taking care of you the best I can."

In response, Link takes Sidon's hand in his own with a tired sigh, guiding the Zora's hand to his cheek.

"My heart is heavy," Sidon says finally, his voice sound strangled and quiet. "My father has fallen ill, my pearl. His time is shortening."

Link forces himself to sit up despite the pain in his hips and shoulder, and crawls to lay his head on Sidon's lap.

"Before he returns to the goddesses," Sidon begins as he strokes Link's hair. "I want you to meet him. Even if what we have is kept in secret, I still want you to get a chance to meeting the true king of the Zora. He's reigned for over a hundred years – the longest reign of any Zora king before him."

From the way Sidon speaks of his father, Link can sense that the prince has great respect for him.

"If Mipha were here-" Sidon groans. "I shouldn't be thinking that way. Rest now, Link, we have time to meet my father when you're well again."

Link sits up and meets Sidon's sad gaze before kissing the corner of the prince's lips. He motions to the dresser, requesting Sidon to retrieve his Sheikah slate. The prince nods and fetches the slate before joining Link on the bed.

With a ghost of a smile, Link points the camera up at Sidon, and captures a stunning picture of the prince looking down at him, a sweet smile of his own on his face.

Link holds the Sheikah slate close to him as Sidon soothingly strokes his hair. It isn't long until Link's eyes have closed once more, and he falls into a comfortable sleep with Sidon at his side.

Notes:

1. this was the only chapter that was meant to exist and it turned into a whole story
2. this is the longest fic i've ever written
3. i'm in awe at the response it's gotten!!!
4. i imagine sidon's dicks being more of a cross between a dolphin and a shark but that's just my headcanon
5. enjoy ur smut