Right from the start of the quest, it's evident that Saria adores Link. Some have said that because they are only children, they cannot be in love. Mido also likes Saria and, as a consequence, feels envious of Link because he is her favorite. However, this isn't necessarily true love. They both seem to respect and appreciate each other and their friendship seems more than just physical. If Saria were in love with Link, she would try to stop him from leaving in order to stay with him. She would also probably feel jealous when someone else was chosen first in battle or when others received gifts before her. However, what Saria thinks of Link isn't exactly clear. He does not return her feelings but instead treats her like a princess. This could mean that he doesn't love her but instead respects her and wants to help her. Perhaps someday she will find true love with someone else.