This is just a short, sweet little fic about Aragorn and Arwen's thoughts at their wedding. Surprising from me, I know. Many thanks to Sadie (b-witched83uk) for reading and editing!
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I never thought it would happen like this.
All of Gondor is watching us. I see them out if the corner of my eye, but the rest of my attention is on you.
I take in your tall, muscled frame, raven hair, and sharp grey eyes, every feature lit up by your smile. I love to see you smile, but it has been so rare in the past few years. Now I have the opportunity to make you smile for the rest of your life.
When I met you, I never expected to love you like I do. You were just a Man, someone I had been taught to pay no heed to. But then something changed; I began to feel, not just love but happiness and concern whenever you were near. I was sure of my feelings when we met for the second time on Lothlorien, and my love for you has only grown since then.
I have sacrificed my life for this moment. No longer will time pass me by unnoticed, and I know I will soon part with my family. But it is worth it. I would do anything for you.
After all we have gone through together, it seems like there should still be some obstacle ahead of us, blocking us from uniting. But there isn't. Nothing stands between us but years of bliss. We are going to live our lives together.
Your eyes find mine. The people of Gondor wait patiently. I put all my thoughts into two words: "I do."
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Read on for Aragorn's thoughts! And I promise there'll be a second chapter to 'Song of the Sea' soon!