The question shouldn't surprise him that much, considering the way Link had been asking about her. One would naturally assume such a thing if they didn't know of their dynamic. Still.. He cannot help but flail for a moment, his face going blush and his eyes going wide as he tries to think of a way to answer without further assumption.

Unfortunately, he's sure his reaction to the query is a dead giveaway to some deeper, lesser known feelings than he would care for others to know.

"N-Not my girlfriend, no. Childhood friend. We were practically raised together. She's just a really good friend that I've been searching for. Have you seen her? Does her not being my girlfriend have anything to do with her possibly being here?"