So, I want to start off by clearing a couple of things up with this story before you read it. That's why I didn't put 'A/N' because I know a lot of you don't read author's notes and I wanted to catch you by surprise. Ha ha so to start off, this story is in first person because I wanted to try something new. Actually this whole story is completely new to me and far from what I'm comfortable with but I wanted to give it a try. Also, this is how you could say… a futuristic Hyrule. They are going to college and since I'm in college I thought it'd be fun to write about. If you're as big a Zelda geek as me I know you're probably cringing at the thought of the characters going to attend school instead of fighting against demons and monsters while saving the world.

I too wasn't fond of the idea until I read a couple of fics that took place in the future and I actually really enjoyed them. I'm going to try and keep the personalities and characteristics of the characters as close to 'normal' as possible. Also I'd like to point out I gave them last names… I chose names I thought would fit a specific person. For instance I thought of a trait or detail about them when I picked the names. Sorry if it bugs you! If you don't like this story you can read 'A Dark Truth' which takes place in Ocarina of Time; however, if you dislike yaoi then… you're out of luck with my stories and you should probably look elsewhere. This story contains yaoi as well… so maybe I'm not your type of author. I hope you people read this before beginning in case you find something your uncomfortable with along the way.

By the way! In this story Sheik is a boy. He's a boy. He's a boy. I KNOW that he is Zelda in disguise. I've played Ocarina of Time a MILLION times. Please don't tell me that Sheik is Zelda because I'm completely aware. -_- Sorry if that was rude but I had to let it out.

Chapter 1

My eyelids began to grow heavy and the sound of my pencil tapping against the desk began to fade. I strained to keep myself awake, reminding myself of the lovely sight that lay before me. I smiled while gazing at the mop of gorgeous midnight hair that belonged to the person sitting in front of me. It was enough to keep anyone's attention but I was feeling especially tired and I couldn't seem to muster the strength to keep my head from resting on the desk. I sighed with exhaustion as my vision began to blur and I slowly let my eyes close. However, my nap was short lived.

"Mr. Valor, could you please wake up that lazy boy behind you?" A peeved off professor snorted.

"Sure thing." He chuckled and turned around to face my limp body which was emitting a light snore. I felt a strong hand grasp my shoulder and shake it forcefully.

"Sheik! Sheik, wake up!" He whispered harshly. I could tell he was grinning through his words and I opened my eyes groggily to the most beautiful set of crimson ones I've ever come to know.

"Gah… what is it…" I groaned and laid my forehead back on the desk.

"Mr. Truth! This is the third time this week you've fallen asleep in my class." A very angry professor scolded, "You are paying a lot of money to attend this institution. Don't you think you should pay a bit more attention? Wouldn't want all that money to go to waste, would we?"

"No sir," I managed to mutter and sat up strait in the hard wooden chair I had grown accustomed to sitting in at least 8 hours a day, "I apologize, Professor Darunia." He simply narrowed his eyes and turned back to face the chalk board. I lowered my gaze from the head of the classroom and met the eyes of the dark headed boy in front of me.

"How is it that I'm the one sleeping through class and not you?" I whisper quietly, "You're the trouble-maker."

"Falling asleep isn't necessarily causing trouble, darling." He replied with a sharp grin showing off those lovely fangs of his. I turned slightly to my left to see a blonde haired boy in a green long sleeved shirt covering his mouth to suppress his laughter.

"What's so funny, Link?" I hiss while rubbing my sore cheek. I must have had a large red spot where my face had met the desk for so long. I sighed and realized I must have looked quite the mess. I ran my fingers through my dirty blonde hair to tuck away any stray hairs or tangles. I glanced back to the boy in front of me and gave him a smirk, "So what are you doing after class? You should come help clean our wreck of a room."

"Sorry buddy, I got a hot date tonight." He bragged with a toothy grin, "I'm taking out that girl Cremia."

"You mean Malon's lookalike?" I sneer while rolling my eyes, "Why don't you just ask out Malon? She's cuter."

"Would you gentlemen be quiet?" Professor Darunia roared while throwing a piece of chalk in our direction. The boy in front of me happened to duck just in time and the flash of white hit me dead between the eyes. I growled and wiped the pale dust residue from my face. We both waited for the teacher to turn back around and then he turned to answer me.

"You know she'd never say yes…" He finally replied in a hushed tone, "She doesn't go for bad boys. She'd much rather date Linky-poo over there…" He added jutting a thumb in his direction, "My brother's got all the luck!" I turned to see Link grinning conceitedly from ear to ear while raising his brow line up a couple of times to attempt at looking sexy.

"Bad boy, huh?" I whisper, "I didn't know bad boys used cherry blossom fragranced soap." I could see his face start to flush a deep red and grinned wildly at my success in making him feel vulnerable, "That's why you need to come clean our dorm! So I won't find out any more of your dirty little secrets!" I add with a laugh.

"Mr. Truth!"

"Sorry!"

"Leave the classroom boy! Next time I see you I expect a bit more respect." He demanded pointing a thick tanned finger towards the door. I sighed and glared at the black haired man who'd gotten me into trouble.

"I hate you, Dark." I muttered as I grabbed my book and walked out the door.

I continued to sit outside the classroom until my friends got out. I had nothing better to do and I didn't feel like going to the dorms just yet. I figured I would see if Link was free this afternoon since Dark had managed to ditch me for another floozy. Dark was what you might call a player. He had a date at least every week and always with a different girl. Last week's victim was that poor lady Anju who was always carrying around a box of tissues. Sure she happened to be easy on the eyes but she dressed too conservatively for her own good and she was extremely shy. Also, she was at least five years older than most of my friends and she'd come back to school in hopes of getting a better job in obtaining a degree. Dark couldn't stand being on the date for more than half an hour once he realized the woman was allergic to everything under the sun. She was probably allergic to him too.

I sighed knowing that Dark only went out with girls to maintain his reputation as well as keeping himself entertained. I didn't particularly mind his choice of a lifestyle as long as he didn't bring the hoochies to our dorm and get nasty on my bed. It peeved me a bit that he spent more time with the sleezies than he did with me but I forced my jealousy into hiding. I was probably a bit more jealous than I cared to know. I must have begun to space out because I failed to notice when the door had opened and students came spilling out of the classroom. I felt a hand ruffle my hair and looked up to see Link standing above me with a grin. I held out my hand and he pulled me to my feet.

"Do you have plans today?" He asked as we walked down the hallway.

"Not particularly." I replied as I counted each maroon tile I stepped on as we made our way towards the steel exit door, "I planned on cleaning that pig-sty of a room but it can wait. Why, what's up?"

"Oh, nothing." He answered quickly, "But if you aren't busy… do you want to hang out? We could go out for a couple of drinks." I laughed as I pictured Link passed out on the floor from one too many shots.

"Sure. It is the weekend… so we might as well go have some fun." I agree with a hand to my chin. Link gave me a broad grin as I accepted his offer and said he'd meet me at my dorm in a couple of hours. I nod him off and open the heavy steel door that led to outside. It was a bit chilly as winter was slowly approaching. The leaves were a beautiful array of oranges and yellows and the cold chill of the wind felt as though it were biting at my skin. I pulled my thin blue hoodie closer to my body and pulled my white scarf above my nose to keep my face warm. It was definitely time to invest in a new jacket for the one I wore was too small and was littered with moth holes.

Of course, I was not in the shape to go spending money at the moment. I was struggling as it was to meet my tuition each semester and couldn't risk buying clothes. I didn't have time to get a job because I was taking so many hours and I was paying off my classes with money I'd inherited when an aunt had passed away. I figured I'd need to get a job next semester as I was gradually running out of cash from buying necessities from food to tooth paste.

I sat down on a bench which sat right outside of the University. Usually students would sit here to read their books or meet with friends but I guess it had gotten too cold to mingle outside. I pulled a small tin box from my pocket and pulled out a hand rolled cigarette. It was such a bad habit I've been dying to break since I was just 14 years old but hadn't managed yet to do so. I also knew if I quit I would save a lot of money. At least i rolled them myself which happened to be a lot cheaper than buying them by the package. I pulled out a matchbook and pulled a single stick with a tiny red tip and swiped it across the rusty colored paper on the back of the cardboard. I shielded the flame from the wind with my hands and lit my poorly rolled cigarette.

"I wish you wouldn't smoke." A feminine voice called from behind me. I turned to see a cutesy blonde haired girl who stood shivering under her lavender sweater.

"I wish you wouldn't wander outside without a jacket." I reply as I see her shaking ferociously. I take off my thin blue hoodie revealing only a long sleeved white t-shirt with wide black stripes running across. I hand it to the freezing girl who takes it gladly.

"It's bad for you. My father is the dean I should get him to ban smoking so maybe it would be easier for you to quit." She replied snuggling close to my shoulder.

"Why don't you do that princess," I reply sarcastically now starting to feel quite frigid so I inhale a deep drag of nicotine to calm my icy nerves. She smacked my arm playfully and looked around at the deserted yard.

"Where are all your friends?" She asks as if she's concerned.

"What do you mean? You're here Zelda." I answer a bit confused, "Who were you expecting… were you looking for Link?" I ask with a sly smile while blowing out a puff of smoke.

"N-no!" She stammers scooting away from me to avoid the cast of tobacco haze coming her way, "I was actually wondering why you weren't with Dark. I thought you two were inseparable." I sighed as her statement was now a part of the past. Truth be told at the beginning of the semester we never left each other's sight.

"He's on another date."

"Dark is such a dirty boy!" She shouts with disgust, "So what are you doing later?"

"I'm going out to have some drinks with Link. Do you want to come?" She smiles but shakes her head to decline.

"No thanks. I need to study! Finals are in three weeks you know!" She replied and begins to give me back my jacket. I nod and say goodbye as she jogs quickly to the building to escape the chilly air. That was so like Zelda to study on the weekend rather than go out and have a good time. I whip my hair to the left to get my long bangs out of my face and let out a sigh as I wonder how Dark's date is going.

"Whatchya doin?" A familiar voice calls from behind me. I smile and turn around.

"I thought you had a date." I reply as Dark takes the cigarette from my hand and starts to take a drag himself.

"It's only 5:00? Are you dense?" He jokes and sits next to me on the bench.

"I didn't know what you're plans were… if you were going out to eat or just going for coffee. I don't know." I answered a bit defensively and crossed my arms to attempt to warm up.

"Actually, I plan on taking her to that new club. What is it called? Bombchu Alley? That place is supposed to be 'the bomb'!" He teases while elbowing me in my ribs. I give him a look of disgust and roll my eyes at his corny joke.

"I'm sure she'll really appreciate you taking her to a sleezy club filled with half dressed woman." I mutter sarcastically, "When she decides to ditch your ass, me and Link will be at the bar."

"Lon-Lon or Romani?" He asks as if he already knows his date is bound to leave him.

"Lon-Lon." I answer through a yawn yanking my now half-burned square from his hands and notice it's gone out from Dark holding it for so long. I sigh and relight it with another valuable match, "Actually I'm not sure. I didn't ask Link but that's where we always go so I just assumed." I add with a shrug. He nods and stands to his feet.

"Well, I'm going to go make myself pretty for Cremia." He says with a wink, "I'll see you later tonight." He ruffles my hair and begins to walk towards the building where the dorms were located. I don't know what's up with the Valor twins and always ruffling my hair.

"Don't leave the bathroom in more a mess than it is!" I shout after him.

"I doubt it could get any worse!" He responds with a laugh and then waves goodbye to me. I couldn't help but relish over the fact of how good-looking of a guy Dark happened to be. Although, Link and him were twins they were only fraternal which gave them the different contrasting characteristics they possessed. I watched him walk away in his tight black jeans and his leather jacket that often helped express his reputation of being the 'bad boy'. I rolled my eyes at his egotistical label and threw the remnants of my cigarette on the ground and stomped it with my foot until I was sure it was out. I picked up my book and walked slowly to the dorm. Upon entering I could hear the shower running in the bathroom.

I laughed to myself as I thought about Dark washing himself with cherry blossom fragranced soap. Then after that thought I blushed fiercely and scolded myself for thinking about him without clothes. I drug my feet slowly across the wooden floor and to the small twin bed on the right side of the room, flopping upon it face first. I decided to take a nap to acquire much needed sleep that had kept me deprived of paying attention in class this afternoon. I knew Link would wake me up when he arrived.

However, that wasn't the case as I was rudely awakened a mere half hour later to Dark shaking my shoulders frantically. I shot my eyes open and grabbed his wrists in alarm instantly thinking I was being attacked. He just laughed in return and let go of his grip on my shoulders.

"Jumpy, aren't we?" Dark joked with his arms crossed.

"I… I just haven't gotten any sleep in a while." I groan while rubbing my eyes to wake myself up. He gives me a pair of sympathetic eyes but soon they disappear.

"So how do I look?" He asks as he flaunts himself around the room spinning a few times for emphasis. He was basically wearing the exact same thing from earlier; black jeans, black shoes, and a long sleeve black shirt. As well as the same black leather jacket. In fact, it was hard for me to ever remember a time when he wasn't wearing all black. Instead of criticizing I decide to humor him.

"Like a million bucks." I reply trying to hide my sarcasm. He just grins wildly and grabs his keys sitting on the desk nearby. He was about to walk out of the door before I called after him.

"Forgetting something?"

He turned around to face me with a confused expression, "Oh, I'm sorry. Did you want a goodbye kiss?" He teased then ran towards me and jumped on top of my frail body knocking the breath straight out of my chest. I squirmed under his weight and managed to push him off before kicking him in the shin.

"No." I finally replied shuddering at his joke, "… your wallet." I said throwing it at him. He tried to catch it but missed horribly and it hit him square between the eyes. He started to grumble curses at me under his breath before smiling and giving me a wink while he walked out the door. Sighing i stood to my feet and headed towards the bathroom. As I looked at myself in the mirror I began to notice how tired I really appeared. My eyes were bloodshot which made me almost appear demonic because of my dark cherry colored irises. I also had dark purple bags under them and my complexion looked more pale than usual. I began to splash some cold water on my face when I heard a knock at the door.

I checked the peephole to see a familiar green figure standing outside. I opened the door and smiled at Link who was looking fresh and ready to go.

"You look nice." I said while looking over his outfit and patting my face dry with a wash cloth. Unlike Dark, Link actually had style and appreciation for the things he wore and I complimented his dark green pea coat.

"Thanks. You look…" He began as he looked me over, "Like you just woke up." He laughs and walked inside to sit on my bed.

"Well, that's because I did." I reply walking towards my closet to see if I own anything else besides my thin blue zip hoodie that was way too small, "I just haven't been getting good rest lately." I said as I looked through the couple of garments that I own.

"Has my brother been keeping you up with his crazy antics?" Link joked leaning back and resting his arms behind his head. I smile weakly and shake my head.

"Not exactly." I soon realize that the only other jacket I have is another hoodie but this time in black. It looked exactly the same as the blue one, still being too small, except it was a tiny bit thicker and had less moth holes. I considered asking Link if I could borrow something to wear but eventually decided against it. I never like to ask for anything. I grabbed my white scarf and wrapped it around my neck pulling it up to cover my face from the icy wind and glanced over to Link, "Ready?"

A/N: So, I don't think it turned out that bad! I'm mostly writing this to distract me from stressing over "A Dark Truth". Fear not, I'm not giving up on that story. I just don't like feeling stuck on one project. Oh by the way…

I don't own Legend of Zelda.