[Darin mentally braces for what he's sure would be a confirmation of his fears.]

[...Fears? Why did he fear that? Why did it matter to him in the first place? He'd already made up his mind. He was going to help Zelda return to her home. Where she belonged. With Li—]

[But we are not lovers.]

[Darin chokes on nothing.]

[WHAT?!]

What?? But...But he saved you. Hyrule! You guys...you live together! He cooks you breakfast!

[All of the things Darin has done save for...well, saving Hyrule. Which, he doesn't notice. Because why would he??]

[Darin's up on his feet in a flash, leaning over the corner of the table towards Zelda. Is she trying to spare his feelings?! WHY DOES HE HAVE FEELINGS ON THIS IT LITERALLY DOESN'T MATTER!!]

H-He...he stayed with you! He could have gone off on his own and he didn't!

[Also something Darin's done. But that's not how stories like this go!]