He knew the effect he'd have, of course. It wasn't too hard to guess. He knew how his words sounded, but it was something he thought she'd need to hear. He had every chance to make a new life, to put down his sword and do whatever he wanted with his skills. He didn't want to, though. Zelda was his princess, regardless of the situation. Without the order that their kingdom once had, she needed her knight more than ever. He'd ensure that she was safe.

The boy smiled a bit as he watched her redden, turning away in embarrassment. She was adorable when she was flustered. She should have known by now that the two of them didn't need to be coy about their feelings. He wasn't blind to her feelings for him and he was rather open with his feelings for her.

Amidst his thoughts, he heard her stomach rumble. He could have sworn her face darkened a bit, if that was possible with her already present blush. "Can I have some breakfast?"

Link let out a small laugh as he got up from his seat, placing a hand gently on her shoulder as he passed. "Of course, of course. Just give me a minute, I'll cook something up. What do you feel like having?" he asked, already moving to get the ingredients out.