I was standing in my bathroom, washing the makeup off of my face and getting changed into my pyjamas. I was acutely aware of Link laying on my bed in my bedroom. The thought sent shivers of excitement as well as fear through my body. I began stressing. What if I didn't know what I was doing and embarrass myself? I could feel my heart beat racing and my palms getting sweaty. I tried to wipe them on a towel but couldn't get rid of the stickiness. I sat on the edge of the bath and force myself to breathe. *knock* *knock* *knock* "Tess, are you ok?" Link asks through the door. "I'm fine..." I try to say as nonchalant as I can. "It's just, I can feel your stress and worry." Link explains. My breath hitches - I knew this is what happened when you have completed the mate bond but we have no

