Chapter 2: The Fight

Hello everyone! This is my first fanfiction, so I am truly sorry if there are any mistakes. And also, just to let you know, the first three chapters or so are actually from the book I am currently writing. I did make some changes to the fic however, because the details didn't matter as much in the book because of the plot. So for some quick information, according to this story elvish parties last about a week or so depending on the occasion. Because this is a birthday party, it will last for a week. But the story actually goes beyond that, just wanted to let you guys know. So please enjoy! I haven't quite worked out the updating schedule yet, but it should be around every Wednesday and Saturday.

As soon as Jessica realized that her friend was asleep, she got up and decided to take a bath. Her mother had insisted that she wear a heavy felt riding dress to keep warm, and she had become very hot and sweaty during the horse ride. As she sat in the warm water, she thought about what she should do about her crush. She really liked Legolas, but Nicole was right. She didn't want to embarrass herself in front of her other friends. She sighed, and made the decision to ask Fili to be her escort later. Plus, the water was getting cold, and she hadn't even begun to wash up yet. When she finished and got out, she put on a light blue silk elven dress made especially for her. It was slightly sparkly on the sleeves, and had a light pink lining. Nicole was still sleeping peacefully on the couch, so Jessica just pulled her hair in a slightly tight side braid before deciding not to wake her. She exited the room, closing the door softly behind her. She then went and put her ear up to Fili and Kili's room to see if either of them were asleep. She only heard one person snoring, and it was the distinct and cute higher pitched Kili snore. She smiled at how funny it sounded before leaving. She didn't feel like disturbing Fili after his outburst earlier because he was most likely still fuming, and he had a hard time controlling his temper. She walked along until she ran into Tariel, a beautiful red-headed she elf who had recently become friends with Jessica. The fair faced elf smiled brightly as her emerald green eyes lit up.

"Hello Jessica! I heard that you had arrived, but I have just been so busy with my guard training that I didn't have time to get away to say hello." Jessica smiled at the girl.

"That's fine. We can catch up at the party tonight, or maybe team up during the competitions that Nicole can't participate in. Do you have time right now though?" The elleth shook her head sadly.

"I would love to talk, but the King has requested my presence. But I will definitely be free later. That sound good?" Jessica nodded and thought to herself, 'That's probably who Legolas is going to ask. She has so much more going for her than I do.' As Tariel waved and walked off gracefully, Jessica muttered to herself, "I can see why he likes her though."

"Likes who?" Jessica jumped at the smooth male-elf voice that came from behind her, and turned with a hand over her heart.

"Legolas! You have got to stop doing that!" He blushed and chuckled.

"Sorry. Now, who were you talking about? And who is the she that he likes?" Jessica blushed with nervousness.

"Oh, nothing." She looked away and hoped that he wouldn't say anything more about it.

"Ok then," he said with raised eyebrows. "I have another question for you actually," he said a little nervously. They sat down on a bench that was near them. "I was just wondering," he started out slowly, "Do you have an escort to the dance?"

Jessica suddenly didn't know what to say, so she absent- mindedly blurted out, "Yes! Fili is taking me." As soon as she said it, she wanted to take back every word. Legolas looked away as his cheeks turned dark red with jealousy, anger and embarrassment. Jessica put her hand on his shoulder to comfort him, but as he jerked away she pulled her hand back in shock.

"Legolas- I understand-" He stood up angrily and faced her.

"No! You will never understand how I feel, Jessica! Your human, I'm elf. It would never work anyway. Just- just leave me be!" He yelled at her, and then turned and began storming off.

Jessica stood up not knowing what he meant, and with rising anger she yelled, "Fine! I would rather go with Fili anyway! You're just being an insolent fool!" As she too stormed off in the other direction, she felt unknown tears running down her cheeks. They were red hot with anger, and she didn't know what to do. She found her way into the gardens and sat down on a bench to put her head in her hands. As she sobbed, she didn't hear the footsteps approaching her.

"There you are Jess- Jessica! Whatever is the matter child?" Queen Katherine ran up to the crying girl and kneeled before her. "Jessica what happened, are you ok? Are you hurt?"

Jessica sniffed and took several deep breaths before looking up at the elven-queen with puffy red eyes, and tear streaks running down her face. "Nothing, I- it's-*sniff*-nothing. Legolas and I just got into a big fight. That's all." Jessica slowly took shaky deep breaths before she again couldn't hold it in and tears started streaming down her face, except this time she cried silently.

The queen felt bad for the girl as she shook with sobs, and quietly said half to herself, half to Jessica, "Oh, so that's why Legolas is so upset. Ok." Jessica looked at the queen with a startled look.

"Is he really that mad?" The queen nodded and gave a sad smile.

"Yes, he is. But he wouldn't tell me why you guys fought. Could you possibly tell me?" Jessica nodded and dried her eyes.

"We were just talking about stuff and then he asked me if I had an escort to the dance, and I said Fili was taking me, and then he flipped out." Jessica smiled faintly and laughed quietly. "It's all really stupid actually, I don't even know why I got mad, or why I said that Fili was taking me, because he currently is not. Jessica stood, and smoothed her dress with her hands as queen Katie got up from her spot on the ground. She hugged Jessica, then started to lead her back to the guest rooms and trying to sooth the girl.

"It will be alright, everything will be fine."

So, another chapter. I was originally going to include Fili's point of view of the fight in this chapter, but I have decided to put it in the next one. Which will change it from the first three chapters being from my book, to the first four. I would really like some reviews to read, they will really help me get along faster. Thanks for reading this so far, and please continue for Fili's point of view! (and if you love Fili as much as I do, put these two words at the end of your review: Fili Forever!)