Zelink pet name headcanons

Because 1.) I’m a sucker for pet names, as we’ve previously established and 2.) I’m still freaking out over the latest trailer :D

warnings: trauma hinted at

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• Zelda was the first to use a pet name, because it’s something she’s always seen cute couples do, and she wanted to do it as well
• She had to work up the nerve to do it, and even then, it came out quick, quiet, and with a small stutter. She had tried to do it naturally as she handed Link something, simply saying “Yes, of course, here you go… dear”
• Link’s brain went error, error and he was like I love you Zelda but it’s too early for you to be being this cute
• Link froze for a fraction of a second, before carrying on normally, albeit with a small blush. Then, just as bashful as Zelda, he replied, “Thank you, dear”
• In public, they rarely use pet names. Link is well… Link. He hardly says anything in front of others, let alone something so endearing. Zelda is bashful and feels that, as the Princess and Champion of Hyrule, a certain amount of professionalism is required
• Zelda tends to call Link things like my knight in shining armor, dear,love, darling, and simply my Link
• Link loves all of them, though all he may do is nod and blush
• When Link is upset, Zelda calls him sweetheart and he absolutely melts
• Using pet names really isn’t Link’s suite. He prefers to show affection by spending time together, taking care of her, doing/making things for her, and little bits of physical affection
• But, he does his best because he’s realized that part of the reason Zelda likes pet names is simply because of how… normal they are. Something to make them forget they’re Triforce holders
• Link tends to call her dear, my little bird (courtesy of Urbosa), love, and my Zelda
• When he calls her my beautyorflower, she always blushes and quiet mischief dances through his eyes and smirk
• He actually tends to avoid calling her princess once they’re courting, because Zelda really doesn’t need more reminders of her position and duties :’)