One Year Later

You pull into the Crescent Lake Summer Camp parking lot, looking aimlessly for Link's vehicle. A frown comes to your lips when you don't see it, wondering if he backed out of his promise.

"You're going to come back next summer, right?" You ask Link as the two of you stand next to your vehicle.

The dirty blonde sighs and runs a hand through his hair. "Oh, Y/N, I don't know-"

"Oh, come on! You changed so much over the four weeks," you playfully pout, resting your hands on his forearms. "Plus, I don't want to think I'll never see you again."

Link chuckles and wets his lips. "I have your number. I'm pretty sure you'll see me," he reminds you with a smirk.

You roll your eyes and lean against your car door. "Can't you just humor me," you sigh, crossing your arms over your chest.

Jack walks past your car and both you and Link glance in his direction. Link finds himself leaning forward, his chest inches from yours.

You shift your gaze to Link, your cheeks blushing at how close he is. The cologne he's wearing fills your nose and you find yourself leaning closer to him.

"I'll come next year if he's here," he whispers into your ear, one of his hands moving to your hips.

"Yeah?" You whisper back. "You promise?" 

Link pulls back from you and smiles down at you. "I promise," he laughs.

You turn your vehicle off after parking your car. You exit the vehicle before grabbing the backpack from your passenger seat. You release a huff of breath and glance toward the group of counselors.

This year there are ten counselors, the most this summer camp has ever had. Thankfully, there's a good assortment of male and female counselors. You grab your luggage from your trunk before grouping up with everyone else.

Leia notices you first and you're shocked when she doesn't run to you. Your brows furrow and you wonder if you've done something wrong.

Jack suddenly walks up to the group, causing your back to stiffen. You reach for the phone in your pocket when you notice him walking towards Leia. What the hell? You think to yourself as he wraps an arm around her shoulders.

The meeting doesn't last very long before everyone disperses. You travel to the cabin you'll be staying in, glad to have the one that houses only one person. You plop down onto the bed and run a hand through your hair.

"Well, this year is going to suck," you sigh loudly and glance towards your luggage.

A knock rattles against your cabin door, snapping you from your daze. You stand up from your spot before walking over to the screen door. Kathleen stands on the tiny porch and gives you a wave.

"Hi, Y/N," she smiles at you. You smile back at her and invite her into the cabin.

"Hey, Kat. Nice job getting a good amount of counselors," you plaster on a fake smile while sitting back down on the full-size bed.

Kathleen laughs and nods her head. "Yeah! I'm very surprised at the turnout this year. Although, I was hoping Link would've come back," she mentions with a sigh.

"You and me both," you mumble while fiddling with the ends of your hair.

"If things become too much just let me know, okay?" She reassures you.

She must've noticed how close Jack and Leia were as well.

"Yeah, sure," you give her a smile and a firm nod.

Kathleen claps her hands together and releases a deep breath. "Alright. I'll leave you be. See you in the morning," she smiles down at you before making her way towards the door.

You bid her goodbye as she leaves your cabin. You tuck your hair behind your ears before getting up, deciding to unpack.

Hopefully, these next four weeks fly by.

-

Night falls at Crescent Lake Summer Camp and you look out the screen door. The cicadas are as loud as ever. You tuck your beach towel under your arm before walking out of the cabin.

You trek along the wooden trail that leads towards the small beach. The flashlight on your phone shines against the stained wood as a thousand scenarios run through your head of how this summer will play out.

You shake your head when you reach the private beach and you decide to turn on some music to distract you. You set your towel onto the sand and place your phone on top of it. You strip your tank top and shorts off before making your way into the water.

The tips of your fingers glide against the surface, a little relieved that the water isn't too cold. You walk out far enough before lowering yourself into the lake. You float on your back and look up at the stars.

Why would Leia hang around him? She knows what you went through… Your brows furrow as you try to figure out what possibly could have happened.

"Haven't I told you that you shouldn't be out here alone?" A familiar voice startles you, causing your limbs to flail in the water.

You quickly pick yourself up and glance towards the shore, seeing Link standing beside your stuff. "Link!" You gasp and rush towards the dirty blonde.

Your body crashes into his, wrapping your arms around his neck. Link circles his arms around your waist and lifts you off your feet. You nuzzle your face into his neck, your fingers combing through his hair.

"I'm so glad you're here," you mumble against his skin.

"I promised, didn't I?" He mentions and you pull away from him. Link smiles down at you and moves the wet hair out of your face.

You smile at him as your hands rest on his shoulders. Butterflies swarm around your stomach, not surprised that he still makes you giddy and nervous.

"Where are you staying? Does Kat know you arrived?" You fire off a couple of questions. Your gaze moves to the shirt he's wearing, noticing the large wet spot. "Shit, I'm sorry about your shirt."

Link laughs and glances down at his shirt. "It's fine. By the time I arrived everyone was asleep, so I came right here," he informs you.

You're quickly getting dressed as he explains his situation to you. The two of you start to walk back towards the cabins when you finally say something. "I-If you want, you can stay with me tonight. I don't have any roommates and I have a full-size bed," you offer him while jabbing your thumb in the direction of the cabins.

He smirks and casts his gaze towards the sandy ground. "You want me to sleep with you?" Link teases you.

Your eyes widen and your cheeks blush. "I-I- No, t-that's-"

"I'm kidding," he cuts you off with a chuckle, bringing his hand to your shoulder. "I know what you mean, and I will gladly take you up on your offer."

You roll your eyes at the dirty blonde before releasing a scoff. "I hate you," you laugh and smack his chest.

Link catches your hand and pulls you into his chest. A gasp leaves your lips as you fall into him, your free hand moving to his torso. "C'mon, you don't hate me," he grins, "who else would you hang out with this summer?"

A tinge of hurt spreads throughout your body at his words, remembering that Leia hasn't spoken to you since you arrived. "Yeah, you're right about that one," you sigh before removing yourself from his grip.

He catches onto your sadness and a frown replaces the smile on his lips. "Hey, what happened?" Link asks and lifts your chin.

You meet his honey-brown eyes and feel his hands gently rubbing your forearms. "I-I think Jack and Leia are together," you tell him your suspicions before giving him a fake smile. "She hasn't said a single word to me since I arrived earlier."

"Shit, really?" He mutters with furrowed brows. You hum in response as the two of you begin to make your way back towards your cabin. "I thought Leia wasn't a fan of him?"

"Yeah," you snort while shaking your head, looking down at your feet as you walk, "I thought so too. People change, I guess."

Link keeps his eyes on you. He wets his lips as your last sentence sticks with him. People change. You changed me… He wraps his arm around your shoulders, bringing you into his chest.

You wrap your arms around his waist before nuzzling your face into the shirt he's wearing, his steps begin to slow and the two of you come to a stop. "I brought something that could take the edge off," he mumbles before glancing down at you.

"Oh?" You ask while taking a step back. Link slips his hand into his pocket before pulling a small zip lock bag out. Your eyes widen, seeing the perfectly rolled joint sitting in the plastic bag. "You brought drugs to a kid's summer camp?!"

You slap his arm and Link moves away from you, avoiding your slaps. "Hey! It's only one!" He defends himself with a laugh. "I forgot to take it out before I left."

Link slips his free hand into yours, lacing your fingers together before leading you away from the camp. "Link!" You hiss, stumbling after him. "You can't be serious!"

He looks back at you, a smirk on his lips. "Oh, I'm one hundred percent serious, baby," Link winks, causing your cheeks to blush.

The two of you stop after walking for two minutes. The moon shines brightly in the sky as you watch him remove the joint from his baggie.

You grow nervous, having never smoked weed before. You chew on your top lip as Link places the joint between his lips before lighting it.

He blows the smoke past his lips and makes eye contact with you. That's… attractive. You think to yourself as he passes it to you. You stare at it for a good minute before lifting your gaze to meet him.

"This is gonna sound so stupid but I-I don't really know what to do," you mutter, stuttering over a couple of words.

Link chuckles and lets out a hum. "That's cute," he says while stepping closer to you. The blush on your cheeks darkens, feeling the embarrassment run up your spine. He points to the filter at the end. "Place this between your lips and suck in."

You take the joint from his hand, holding it between your thumb and index finger. Link's free hand rests on your waist, gently stroking your clothed side. You take a hit from the joint, the smell of it filling your nostrils.

"Suck in again before blowing out," he whispers with a soft smile.

You do what he says, feeling the burning in your throat as the smoke blows in his face. A smug smile comes to Link's lips, and you start to cough.

You cough into the crook of your elbow, handing the joint back to Link. "Jesus," you mutter, your eyes watering. "You do this a lot?"

Link shrugs his shoulders and takes another hit. "Eh, mainly if I stressed," he mentions and holds the joint towards you.

"I don't think I could do that again," you laugh while tucking your hair behind your ear.

"How about this-" he cuts himself off and takes a long hit. He brings his free hand up to your neck before pulling you closer.

Your breath hitches, not really knowing what he's doing, as his lips get closer to yours. Link blows the smoke past your lips and whispers for you to inhale. You suck in until your lungs start to scream, blowing out immediately after.

His tongue pokes through his lips, wetting them before smirking. "You blow my mind every time I see you," he whispers to you, his gaze dropping to your lips.

A soft chuckle leaves your lips, your body slowly growing heavier. "H-How?" You stumble over your words, feeling his breath fanning the lower half of your face.

"I never would have guessed that you'd be here, sharing a joint with me," Link elaborates.

"I certainly didn't think I would either, to be honest," you mention while fumbling with the hem of your shirt. "There's probably a lot of stuff I wouldn't have done if I hadn't met you."

The dirty blonde's fingers make their way to your cheek, stroking it gently. "Is that a good or bad thing?" He asks in a hushed whisper.

"I don't think it's a bad thing," you shrug your shoulders. Your cheeks warm up under his touch as you find yourselves getting closer.

"I really, really want to kiss you," Link mumbles loud enough for you to hear.

Your heart pounds against your chest as your body begins to feel lighter. "You want to kiss me?" You ask in disbelief.

Link wets his lips and he nods his head in reply. "Of course I do. I have for about a year," he confesses to you.

You bring your hands to his face, gently trailing your fingertips along his skin. "You can kiss me if you want," you whisper while staring at his lips.

"Yeah?"

You nod as Link pulls you onto his lap. You straddle his hips, moving one of your hands into his hair. Link slides his hands up your back, feeling his nails dig lightly into you.

His hand rests on the back of your neck before pulling you in. You tug on his hair when his lips meet yours, and you moan into the kiss.

The kiss doesn't last very long before Link pulls back from you. You follow his movements, not wanting to stop just yet. A chuckle leaves his lips and one of his hands cups your cheek.

"So eager," he hums, placing a quick kiss on your lips. He smirks at you while stroking your skin, his eyes shifting from your lips and meeting your gaze.

"We should head back," you mumble to him before attempting to get up from his lap.

His honey-brown eyes stay on your figure the entire time, a sloppy grin sitting on his lips. You wipe the grass and dirt off of your knees before meeting his gaze.

"Do you need help?" You giggle while holding out your hand.

Link grabs your hand and you help him off the ground. He stumbles a bit and you move your hands to his waist, steadying him as best as you can. "Thanks, cutie," he grins, pressing a sloppy kiss to your cheek.

Your heart feels like it's beating a million miles per minute as the two of you begin your trek back towards camp. You glance towards him during the walk, your hands brushing against one another every few seconds.

"I'm really glad you're here," you whisper loud enough for him to hear, your pinky finger hooking with his.

The dirty blonde looks down at your hands for a few seconds before he laces his fingers with yours. Your heart flutters in your chest and you squeeze his hand.

"You're truly a miracle, Y/N," Link sighs, the corner of his lips tugging upward.

A smile graces your lips and you lean your head against his bicep. "Would you wanna grab dinner after summer camp is over?" You ask him shyly, tilting your head to look up at him.

Link shifts his gaze towards you and smiles. "Yeah, I'd love to," he mentions while dragging his thumb across your bottom lip. "As long as I get to pay."

You scoff, shaking your head. "Fine, but I'm paying next time."

-

"Fuck, Y/N," Link whispers against your bare skin. Moans slip past your lips as he thrusts into you slowly. "You feel so good."

Your arms are wrapped around his neck, your fingers gliding through his blonde locks. You can feel the mattress moving beneath you as his thrusts slowly become faster.

A gasp leaves your lips as he brushes against your g-spot. "L-Link!"

Your nails dig into his shoulder blades as you arch your back. Link drags his lips along your collarbone, heavy pants hitting your skin.

He presses light kisses on your chest and he bites down every few seconds. "You make the prettiest sounds," Link praises you while moving his hands to your waist.

Your cheeks flush at his words and you flutter your eyes shut. One of Link's hands moves between your bodies before the tips of his fingers rub your clit. A surge of pleasure shoots up your spine, causing you to moan loudly.

"I-I'm gonna cum," you pant, tugging his hair slightly. Link groans against your chest before lifting his head to look at you.

"Open your eyes, baby," he mutters while his free hand grabs a hold of your cheeks. "I want you to look at me when you cum."

He thrusts into you rough and fast, the sound of skin slapping echoes off the walls. You open your eyes and look into his honey-brown ones. A smirk comes to his lips before Link leans forward to capture your lips in a quick kiss.

Your heart pounds against your chest and he slips two of his fingers past your lips. "Mmph, f-fuck," you mutter against his fingers, feeling yourself getting closer.

"Cum for me, baby. C'mon," Link grunts, his fingers moving faster against your clit.

Your toes curl as you get pushed over the edge. Ragged breaths leave your lips as you cum on Link's cock. Your eyes roll back into your head while arching your back high. Your legs start to shake as his thrusts become long slow strokes.

"Fuck," he moans, feeling your walls squeezing him. "Such a good girl."

You drag your hands up his arms before grabbing his shoulders. Your breathing turns heavy as you start to come down from your orgasm. Link slips his fingers out of your mouth before stroking your cheekbone.

"You okay?" He mumbles, gaining your attention. You breathe out a laugh and nod your head.

"I'm okay."

Link smiles and kisses your cheek before slowly pulling out of you. A hiss leaves your lips, feeling a bit sore, and the blonde springs up from his bed. You watch him disappear into his bathroom before turning your head to look at the ceiling.

A soft sigh leaves your lips before tucking your lip between your teeth. Link walks back into the bedroom with a washcloth in his hands. You push yourself up to lean on your elbows and watch him gently drag the warm cloth along your slit.

"Who knew you could be a softie," you chuckle nervously.

He smiles down at you and shrugs his shoulders. "Well, it's your first time. I don't want to be a dick about it," Link explains to you.

You frown and wet your lips. "So, if it weren't my first time you would've been?" You dread asking the question and his eyes meet yours.

"No," he mumbles with furrowed brows. His fingertips glide along your thighs before letting out a heavy sigh. "You're different."

Link leaves you speechless as he makes his way back into the bathroom. You slowly make your way to the edge of the bed and reach for your panties that are on the floor.

You quickly slip them on before reaching for his shirt. "Link?" You call out to him and he pokes his head out from inside the bathroom.

"Yeah?"

"Can I wear this?" You ask with flushed cheeks, lifting the shirt he was wearing before everything happened.

He smiles at you and nods his head. "Yeah, go ahead."

You thank him quietly and he disappears into the bathroom again. You throw the shirt over your head before inhaling his cologne.

When he comes back out of the bathroom he walks over to his dresser, pulling out a pair of boxers. "Hey, did you finish?" You ask him softly.

"Nah, but that's okay. It was about you, not me," he reassures you with a smile.

"Oh," you mumble and fiddle with your fingers.

You're snapped out of your thoughts when a door slams shut. Your cheeks blush and you're glad that Frankie's not here. It's been almost three weeks since you and Link hooked up for the first time.

"Y/N?" Speak of the devil. Frankie calls out your name before appearing around the corner. She smiles upon seeing you and quickly plops on the couch beside you. "There you are. Are you okay? You look a bit flushed."

Your eyes widen and you bring your hands to your cheeks. "What? Am I? I-I don't know what you're talking about. I'm fine," you word vomit, giving yourself away.

"Okay," she draws out and smirks at you, "spill the beans."

"There's nothing to spill," you shrug your shoulders, hoping that she'll drop the subject.

Frankie laughs and pulls her phone out from her back pocket. "Hm, alright, if you won't spill I'm sure Link will," she mentions.

You lift your head and your eyes widen. "N-No," you stutter. A sigh leaves your lips and you comb your fingers through your hair. "I might've slept with Link at that party."

She gasps and grips your arm. "Oh my god. No fucking way!! How was it? Was he good? Was he big? Oh lord," she spitfires a load of questions.

"Frankie," you laugh and shake your head.

"What?! I'm your best friend. You're supposed to tell me! It's girl code," she giggles, tucking her hair behind her ear.

You wet your lips and decide to give in. "Okay, he was… really good. I- Jesus. I would say he's bigger than average?" You form your sentence into a question, your brows furrowing. "Uh, I've never seen a dick before him."

"I keep forgetting that you're so innocent," Frankie jokes with you, causing you to glare at her playfully. "So, are you gonna see him again?"

"I hope so. I actually haven't heard from him since the day after," you mumble sadly.

"Wait, really?" She asks, the smile dropping from her lips. "That's weird. I was with him the other day."

Your stomach twists at her statement and you shrug your shoulders again. "It's whatever, I guess. I mean, we're not dating," you play off your feelings.

"That doesn't mean he should ignore you," Frankie reminds you with a scoff. "I can tell him off for you."

"No, no. That's not necessary. I'll do it," you say with newfound courage.

Your best friend pats your back with a proud smile. "Yes, girl! You got this! Go right now. Otherwise, you'll chicken out," she mentions.

You stand up from the couch and shake off the nerves. "I got this. You're right," you mumble to yourself while making your way towards the front door.

"Go get him!" Frankie yells to you as you walk out of your shared apartment.

-

You knock on Link's door before glancing to your left and right. You can feel your hands begin to shake as you wait for him to answer. After waiting for almost a minute, you bring your fist up to knock again when the door suddenly opens.

The blonde beauty stands in front of you and he looks like he just woke up. "Hey," Link greets you with a tired smile. "Come in."

He moves to the side, allowing you into the single story house. Your heart leaps in your chest at the feeling of his fingers brushing your lower back.

"I, uh, I came over because I haven't heard from you since that night," you mumble while turning to face him.

Link scratches the back of his neck after closing the door. "Yeah, I'm sorry. I didn't- I wanted to text you, but I was busy filming and then I wasn't sure you wanted me to," he explains.

You laugh and you slap your hands against your thighs. "Link, of course, I want you to text me. I-I had fun," you stutter over your words. "M-Maybe I could get another lesson?"

"Yeah? You want another lesson?" He asks with a smirk on his lips. "Do you deserve another lesson?"

A shiver runs down your spine and you suppress a moan. You nod your head, pressing your lips into a thin line. Link takes a few steps toward you before bringing his hand to your face.

"Use your words, baby," he mutters loud enough for you to hear.

"Yes," you whisper out.

Link slips his hand into your hair before pulling back on it. You moan out his name, your head tilting back and his lips brushing your jawline.

"You're so good for me," he hums against your skin.

He places sloppy kisses along your jawline before sucking on the skin beneath your ear. Your eyes flutter shut and you release a ragged breath. "Fuck," you mutter and bring your hands to the shirt he's wearing, gripping it tightly.

Link's hands move to the back of your thighs and he lifts you into his arms. You wrap your legs around his waist as he carries you to his room.

One of your hand's grips onto his hair as the other lifts his face. He looks into your eyes for a moment before you press your lips to his. He moans into the kiss while carefully laying you on the bed. His lips don't leave yours once as he kneels on the bed.

Link slides his hands up your outer thighs as he deepens the kiss. You wrap your arm around his neck, pulling his body closer to yours as his tongue slips past your lips.

"Fuck, you're insatiable," he mumbles after pulling back from you.

A giggle slips past your lips and you nudge your nose against his. "Shut up and fuck me," you whisper against his lips.

"Don't have to tell me twice," he mumbles before reconnecting your lips together.

-

Both of you breathe heavily as he lays down beside you. One of your hands rests against his sweaty chest and you glance at him.

"Where'd you learn some of that?" He asks while meeting your eyes. "I didn't teach you to suck me off like that."

Giggles leave your lips and you gently bite your lip. "I looked some stuff up," you tell him truthfully, your cheeks blushing. "I-I wanted you to finish this time."

Link smiles and brings his hand to your face. "You're a godsend," he chuckles while pushing some hair out of your face.

You shrug your shoulders with a cocky smile on your lips. He leans over and kisses your cheek before climbing out of his bed. Familiarity hits you as you watch him grab his boxers. Link slips on his boxers before grabbing his leopard-printed button-up.

He runs his hands through his hair before grabbing a hat from his dresser. "Are you trying to kill me?" You ask him as he puts it on his head.

Link glances back at you and raises an eyebrow. "Am I?" He asks with a laugh.

You nod your head and sit up straight, shifting to sit on the edge of the bed. "Yeah, Link, you are. You look hot like that," you motion to what he's wearing.

He smirks and leans down, grabbing your face in his hands. "You like it when I look like this, hm?" He teases you before quickly kissing your lips.

"Mm, mhm," you hum against his lips, your hand resting on the nape of his neck. When he pulls away from you, your eyes flutter open and you look up at him through your lashes.

"Hey, do you want to go out Friday night?" Link asks you seriously, a hint of a smile coming to his lips.

Your breath hitches in your throat. "You're serious?" You ask him, feeling shocked.

"Yeah. I told you that you're different," he mentions while stroking your cheek. "I've never felt this towards anyone else."

"I would love to."

-

You cross your arms over your chest as you walk through the crowd of people. You lean on your toes and look for your best friend Frankie. "What the fuck," you whisper to yourself and make your way towards the back door.

A shiver runs down your spine when the cool air hits your skin. You pull your phone out of your pocket and dial Frankie's number. You lean your back against the wall of the house before glancing left and right.

"Come on, seriously?" You ask yourself after the call goes to voice-mail. You crouch down and run a hand through your hair, not wanting to be here without her.

You stand back up and wipe your hands on the skirt you're wearing. "You good?" A deep voice asks you, causing you to jump slightly.

You lift your head to see a guy standing in front of you, a lit cigarette dangling from his slender fingers. "Uh, y-yeah, I'm fine," you give him a tight-lipped smile. "Just looking for someone."

His gaze looks around the area you're standing in before releasing a chuckle. "Are they meeting you here or can I just not see them?" He teases you.

You laugh at his question and shake your head. "She's not here. Even though she told me she'd be here by now," you mumble while looking at the time on your phone.

The blonde hums and takes a drag of the cigarette. You chew on your bottom lip as you watch him blow the smoke past his lips. "So, what? You're going to wait out here until she shows up?" He asks and glances back towards you.

"Thought about it," you mutter and look up towards the sky. The wind picks up and you shiver again.

"You're freezing," he points out and walks closer to you.

He starts to take off his jacket when you shake your head, holding your hand out to him. "No, I-I'll be okay. That's not necessary," your cheeks flush.

His eyes flick up at you and he takes another drag of the cig. "You sure? I don't want your pretty self getting cold," he flirts with you and the redness on your cheeks darkens.

Your phone vibrates in your hand and you glance down to see a text from Frankie. "My friend's here now, so, I'll be heading inside," you inform him with a smile.

"Alright cool," the guy mutters and starts to walk backwards down the sidewalk. "My name's Link, by the way."

"Link," you repeat with a smile, feeling yourself become a little giddy. "My name's Y/N."

He wets his lips before flicking the burnt-out cigarette towards the grass. "Y/N," Link repeats with a chuckle. "I'll see you around."

You wave at him and make your way back inside the crowded house. You stand on your toes, looking for your best friend. "Frankie!" You call out to her, seeing her standing at the drinks table.

She whips her head around, a smile coming to her lips. "Y/N! I'm so glad you're here," she yells as you push your way through the drunken people.

The two of you hug before she pushes a drink into your hand. A chuckle leaves your lips and you take a quick drink. You grimace at the taste of the liquor and squeeze your eyes shut. "Frankie, babe, this is way too strong," you tell her and reach for the coke.

You pour some more soda into your cup before taking another drink. "Where were you?" She asks you while pulling you towards her other friends.

"I-I was outside," you motion towards the back door.

Frankie's eyes widen and she rests her hand on your arm. "Oh my God, Y/N. You can't be alone outside in the middle of the night," she says worryingly and you shake your head.

"It's okay! There was a guy out there with me," you mention with a light blush.

"Oh?! You met a guy!?" Frankie asks with a large grin. "What's his name?"

You tuck a strand behind your ear and take another drink. "Uhm, his name is Link," you tell her, causing the brunette's eyes to widen again.

"Link? You met Link?"

You furrow your brows and nod your head in response to her. "Yeah… do-do you know him?" You ask her, your shoulders deflating.

"Yeah, I'm recording his videos," she mentions, moving her gaze towards her other friends.

"Oh," you trail off and your fingers fiddle with the cup. "I'll be right back."

You walk away from your best friend and head down the crowded hallway, looking for the restroom. You slip into the bathroom and close the door behind you. You place your cup onto the counter before gripping the edge of it.

Of course, Frankie knows him. You think to yourself and drop your head. You let out a deep sigh before looking at yourself in the mirror.

A knock on the door echoes off the walls and you turn your head towards the sound. "Y/N?" Frankie's voice comes through before it opens a bit. "You okay?"

"Y-Yeah, I'm okay," you clear your throat. "I just- You know I don't meet a lot of attractive guys, especially since I'm super shy, so when Link stopped and talked to me I felt-"

"You felt good about yourself," Frankie cuts you off. You scratch the back of your neck and nod your head. "Y/N, I-I'm sorry. If it makes you feel better, I don't want any sort of relationship with him. If you're interested, you should go for it!"

Your fingers fiddle with one another and you glance up at her through your lashes. "You think so?" You whisper.

Frankie grins and she rests her hands on your forearms. "Yeah, absolutely! Y/N, babe, you're gorgeous. There's no way he wouldn't go for you," she giggles while shaking your arms.

"Frank- I- I'm not good at this though," you remind her with an awkward laugh.

"I'll help you!"

You laugh loudly and shake your head. You bite your lip, thinking over the idea before agreeing. "Okay, let's do it."

-

"Okay, Y/N, he's here!" Frankie rushes back towards you. Your eyes widen and you turn around to walk back through the gate. "No, no, c'mon! We practiced this!"

She wraps her hand around your wrist before tugging you back. "Frankie- I can't even speak normally around him. How am I going to flirt with him?" You hiss as she drags you deeper into the party.

"You'll get the hang of it! I promise you," she grins excitingly and pushes you towards Link. His laugh reaches your ears and you can feel your heart fluttering in your chest.

His eyes meet yours and the smile on his lips widens. "Y/N, hey!" Link greets you and excuses himself from the group. He quickly walks up to you and wraps his arms around your shoulders. "I'm so glad you could make it."

"Wouldn't miss it for the world, Link," you chuckle as you rest your hands on his waist.

He moves his hand to the back of your head before petting your hair. "So, Frankie told me you like some guy," he informs you with a smirk.

"W-What? She told you that?!" You ask him and quickly glance over your shoulder. You see Frankie talking to a group of people before her eyes meet yours. She gives you a knowing look before Link's fingers slide down your jawline.

Your breath hitches in your throat as he makes you look at him. "She did. Tell me about him. Is he here?" He asks while dropping his hand from your face.

"Uh, yeah, he is," you whisper loud enough for him to hear as you glance up at him through your lashes. He's standing in front of me… You think to yourself.

"Do you plan on flirting with him? Show me your moves," he urges you and your cheeks blush. You bring a hand to the back of your neck and rub the skin nervously.

Link smiles down at you and motions for you to give it a shot. "Okay, uh," you start and shift your gaze to the ground. "I-If you were a library book, I'd check you out."

A laugh leaves his lips and he shakes his head. "You call that flirting? Well," Link mentions while shoving his hands into his pockets, his body swaying a bit.

"Y-Yeah?" You mumble, rubbing your hands on the skirt you're wearing.

"Oh no, I'll show you flirting. I'll take you to the back room right now," he flirts with you, causing your cheeks to heat up.

"L-Link!" You squeal as his hands find their way to your hips, bringing you closer to him.

Your hands rest on his chest, feeling his nose brushing along your jawline. "I can tell you're inexperienced," he mumbles against your skin. You grip the jacket he's wearing as Link places a couple of sloppy kisses on your pulse point. "I can help you. If you want."

"Please," you beg as your eyes flutter shut. The blonde chuckles at your response and pulls back from you.

"Man, you're quite adorable when you're flustered," he smirks while placing his large hand on your cheek. "C'mere."

His hand grabs a hold of yours before he leads you away from the crowd. Your hands begin to sweat as you glance over your shoulder, meeting your best friend's eyes. Frankie gives you a thumbs-up as the two of you round the corner of the house.

You're pressed against the side of the house, Link's hands resting on either side of your face. "So, have you ever kissed someone before?" He asks in a whisper, his eyes casting down to meet yours.

Heat spreads throughout your body and you shake your head. "N-No," you mutter embarrassingly.

Link hums, moving one of his hands to your face. "I'd be glad to give you some… lessons," he mumbles while gliding his thumb across your lower lip.

Your eyes flutter shut and you feel like your heart is going to explode inside your chest. He watches you curiously, a smirk settling on his lips as your hands rest on his torso.

A gasp escapes your lips when Link slips his thumb past your lips. Your fingers grip the shirt he's wearing and you're not sure what you're supposed to do. "So responsive to me," he mutters while wetting his lips.

He removes his thumb from your mouth before cupping your cheek. The distance between you diminishes as Link connects his lips with yours. Your hands slide up his torso before you wrap them around his neck.

You kiss him back instantly, the tips of your fingers combing through his blonde hair. Link pulls away from you, eliciting a small groan from you. "That's good, baby," he mumbles before reconnecting your lips. "Are you sure you've never kissed someone before?"

A chuckle leaves your lips as Link goes back to dragging his thumb across your lip. "I'm pretty sure," you tell him with pink cheeks.

Link hums and takes a step back from you before looking around. "Do you wanna go back to my place? I can teach you a few more things," he offers while wetting his lips, his honey eyes meeting yours.

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