okay here we go again...

CHAPTER 2

Elrond swallowed hard as he entered the library. He could see Celeborn from where he stood.

" Lord Celeborn."

Celeborn inclined his head from where he sat.

" Lord Elrond."

Elrond always thought it was strange that Celeborn addressed him by title.

" How do you fare today hir nin?"

Celeborn folded his hands on the table in front of him.

" I fare well and you?"

Elrond smiled.

" I am alright considering the circumstance."

Celeborn nodded and leaned back in the chair.

" Did Lady Galadriel speak with you?"

Elrond's eyes widened. Celeborn knew Galadriel would speak with him? Elrond's throat suddenly felt dry and he could not speak. He heard Celeborn chuckle.

" Elrond, I sent her to you. Peace mellon nin."

Elrond swallowed hard and allowed his eyes to finally meet the eyes of his beloved Lorien Lord.

" Why?" was all he could ask.

Celeborn slowly stood from his seat and approached Elrond. Elrond remembered the last time they had been this close. Celeborn had kissed him and they ended up making love near Galadriel's mirror. Elrond had to stop himself from taking a step back as Celeborn stood closely in front of him. Celeborn laid his hand on Elrond's cheek and stroked it gently. Elrond closed his eyes and felt himself being pulled into an embrace.

" Did you forget our one night Elrond nin?" Celeborn whispered into Elrond's ear.

Elrond felt tears stinging his eyes. Celeborn's voice cracked as he spoke. Elrond ran one hand through Celeborn's hair.

" I would never forget Celeborn nin."

Celeborn pulled himself from Elrond's grasp.

" I am sorry it had to only be once."

Elrond looked at Celeborn in confusion. Celeborn smiled.

" What I mean is, I did not just want it to be just that one time."

Elrond felt his face go hot. Was Celeborn saying he wanted to court him? Celeborn noticed that Elrond's face had turned a slight shade of red.

" Am I making you uncomfortable?"

Elrond shook his head.

" No, not at all. I am confused. Galadriel sent me here to..."

Celeborn kissed Elrond. The kiss lasted for a few moments, but then Celeborn pulled away.

" To be with me."

Elrond nodded. Celeborn shook his head, turning his back to Elrond.

" I asked her to send you here so I could tell you I love you."

Elrond grasped Celeborn's shoulder.

" Celeborn, what is it?"

Celeborn turned to face Elrond.

" I know not if you love me."

Elrond grinned for a moment, then pulled Celeborn into a kiss. At that moment, Celeborn knew the answer was yes.

TBC...