Hello, peoples! This is Shadow Princess 15 again! I'm back with another fanfic! I've decided to dedicate this one to all the people who like Peach/Link pairings. I don't know why, but they just make such a cute couple… :)

This chapter will be from Peach's POV. Enjoy!

(I don't own SSBM, Peach, Link, or any of the other Smashers. So Nintendo, get outta my face! But I do own Smash Manor!)

-Chapter 1: The Hylian Hero-

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I put my pillow over my head as my stupid alarm clock went off. I looked at it from under my pillow… it's only 10 o'clock in the morning! I need my beauty sleep! If I had a hammer right now, I'd bash that thing to Lylat System!

But knowing that Mario was probably going to throw cold water over me again, I managed to drag myself out of my lush, silky bed. If only my handsome crush (not Mario o ) was lying next to me… That would be sweet. Ok, enough daydreaming… time to get washed up and ready for breakfast…

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After washing up, brushing my teeth, and doing my long blond hair, I put on my sky blue Happy Bunny shirt (which says "Scool maykes mee smartt"), a pair of light blue jeans, and some sky blue sneakers.

Bowser was still asleep and snoring like a drunken elephant. Of course, Mario, Luigi, and I had enough sense to know that we should let him sleep if we wanted to be humans instead of charbroiled steaks.

I walked out of my dorm, proceeded down the stairs, and ambled into the dining hall. Going through the line, I grabbed my usual breakfast: a stack of chocolate chip pancakes, some scrambled eggs, a glass of Lon Lon Milk, and a bowl of peaches with whipped cream.

As I walked out of the line, I saw him…that sexy Hylian who also happens to be one of my best friends, and one of my fellow Smashers: Link, the one I have a major crush on.

He was sitting at his usual table with his little brother, Young Link.

Link waved his hand at me to tell me to come and sit with him. He wanted me to come and sit with him!

I was thrilled to bits, but I stayed cool and calmly walked over to their table and sat down, "Hey Link… hey Young Link."

"Hey Peach," they said in unison.

"So… what's been going on with you two today?"

"Well, Young Link wet the bed again…" replied Link. Oh my God, he's got such a sexy voice! 8D

Young Link glared at him and said, "Dude! Shut up!"

Link and I laughed. Young Link just glared at us again and replied, "Hmph… well, lover boy over here went to bed without boxers again!" and then he broke out laughing.

Link turned red and replied, "Hey! You promised not to tell anyone that!" I just giggled even though that bit of 411 was really disturbing at meal time…

Five minutes later, Ganondorf yelled, "FOOD FIGHT!"

"Shit!" yelled Fox.

Link and I immediately ducked under the table and watched from under there as everyone threw whatever food was in reach.

"These people are so childish, it makes me sad…" I said quietly.

"I know right…" said Link. "How long you think this one will last?"

"Your guess is as good as mine… besides, I'd rather stay under here with you." …Okay… that was really bold and stupid of me. Maybe I should just keep my mouth shut…

"Well… I like being in your company, too, Peach." Oh my god… He likes to be around me? Maybe he does like me!

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The food fight was over within an hour. When Link and I finally came from under the table, the cafeteria was a total mess. Food was everywhere and all over the place.

Then I remembered I had to meet the girls in the courtyard, "Hey Link, I'll catch up with you over dinner. I have to meet up with the girls."

"Yeah… same here. The guys and I have a meeting up in Marth's room, too." He looked around… "Where's Young Link?"

I peered around the cafeteria too, but Little Link was nowhere to be found. "He might be up in his room," I suggested. Link thought for a minute, then said, "Or… he might have went up to Marth's room during the food fight. I'll see you later, Peach."

"Okay, Link." Then we went our separate ways as I proceeded to Smash Manor's courtyard.

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Samus, Zelda, Nana, and Krystal were already at the usual patio table by the spa area. "Hello Peach!"

"Hi girls!" I sat down in the chair between Nana and Zelda and replied, "So what's today's topic, girls?"

Zelda said, "Well, I think we should talk about our boy-crushes today." Everyone smiled. I, however, was sure my face was red as a tomato. I never told anyone about my crush on Link; not even my four closest girlfriends. It's over now… the minute they hear that I like Link, they're gonna overreact and drown me in questions I don't want to answer.

Suddenly, I was brought back to reality when Krystal asked, "Peach, why's your face so red?"

"Oh, nothing…" Krystal is the smartest girl in our circle, so she can see right through me. "Something's gotta be eating you, Peach. Nobody turns red in the face just like that…" said Samus.

"Really… I-I'm fine. It's nothing…" Who am I kidding? Neither of them are gonna fall for that! "Whatever you say, Peach," replied Krystal in an annoyed tone. I swear, she can be a real bitch sometimes…

"Hey Samus, tell us your crush."

Samus stammered, "I… I… like… I like… Roy…" Even without a helmet, I knew she was blushing. All of us shrugged, though, "We already knew that," said Zelda.

"Really?"

"Mm-hmm." Samus just remained silent. Zelda went next, and said, "I have a major crush on Marth!"

"What?" We were all surprised. Krystal replied, "We thought you liked Link."

"I used to… but when I saw his package, it wasn't big enough. So Marth must be bigger than him!" she exclaimed happily. Everyone else looked at each other and I could tell we were thinking the same thing: Zelda is a hoe.

Nana spilled next and squeaked: "I have feelings for Popo… and Young Link."

We all gasped and I said, "Two boys?" Nana only blushed and said, "Krystal, who are you crushing on?"

Krystal stayed quiet before saying, "I think I got something for Fox… I don't know why… but I just do…"

"Awww…"

Krystal just rolled her eyes at Zelda and said, "Peach, tell us about your boy."

Uh-oh… hammer time… I'm done for. They might as well tie me to a tree and say "Ready, aim, fire!"

"Come on, Peach, 'fess up!" said Nana.

Zelda jumped in and replied, "Yeah spill… who's the lucky guy?"

I couldn't breathe. Why were they pressuring me? I want to keep this to myself! Why should I tell them anyway? Oh yeah… because they would keep asking me and asking me until Ganondorf turns into a girl…

"I… I… I like… I like…" I started to feel dizzy and lightheaded. I was sweating.

Then Krystal yelled, "Who is it? Tell us! Who do you like?"

I couldn't think as I got dizzier. That's when I said, "Link…" That's the last thing I remember before I passed out…

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"Is she okay?"

"I don't know…"

"What happened?"

I heard voices, I felt warmth, I smell fresh air, but I saw black. I must be asleep. I slowly opened my eyes to see Zelda, Nana, and Link sitting on both sides of my bed. They looked at me with concern and said, "Peach!"

I looked around and spoke: "Wh-where am I? What happened to me?"

Zelda said, "You're in the hospital wing, Peach."

Nana replied, "You passed out, honey, right when you told us that you liked-"

"Shut up!" I yelled before she could embarrass me in front of Link. She kept her mouth shut after that.

Then Link said, "Dr. Mario says that you should be fine, but he wants to keep you overnight just in case."

I just stayed quiet for a minute to relish and take in what everyone told before saying, "Zelda… Nana… can I have some time alone with Link, please?"

"Of course…" and the two girls walked out the hospital wing.

Link and I were silent for a while, not knowing what to say to one another. But I broke the silence: "Link… I have to tell you something…" He didn't say anything for a bit, but then he replied, "Sure… what is it?"

My face began to feel warm as I courageously said, "You're my best friend, Link. You know that… and I think you should know why I fainted today."

Link's face became pale, but he replied, "Peach, you can tell me anything… you know that." He smiled at me, "So spill… what happened?"

I took a deep breathe. Now's my chance to tell the man I have a crush on… no… the man I love my deep, dark secret. I can do this… I can finally tell him. "Okay… but promise you won't be mad after I tell you, Link…"

"Of course, I promise…" he assured me with a friendly smile.

"Alright… the girls and I were talking about our crushes… and I panicked because I'd never told anyone who I liked…

"… my turn was last and I was scared to death of what they would say…

"…I started to sweat… and I felt dizzy and lightheaded… and my head was spinning. But Krystal, Nana, and Zelda kept pressuring me… and yelling at me to tell them. So I said, "I love Link…"

Link's face was shock-written.

"And that's the last thing I said before I felt myself fall… please don't be mad at me, Link." I could feel hot tears burn my sky blue eyes and spill down my pale cheeks. I couldn't say anything else because of the heavy lump in the back of my throat. Link's crystalline eyes just stared into my sapphire eyes as more tears poured from them and rained onto the white sheets below. "I'm… I'm sorry… Link…" was all I could choke out.

Suddenly, Link's face was just centimeters from mine. His warm breath smelled of peppermint like it always does… His soft lips brushed mine before they pressed themselves to my lips, kissing me.

Then he separated from me. A smile crept onto his face as he whispered, "I love you, too, Peach. I always have…"

I was speechless as I smiled back and he kissed me again.

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How's that? Please review and I'll return as soon as I can. No flames! I mean it!

Next chapter: Link's POV