So updating quickly didn't quite work out. But here's a new chapter. I do have a warning though: I'm going on vacation (which means plenty of time to write) but there's no guarantee, I'll have internet. If not, I'll definitely post as soon as I get back!

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Sitting next to her on the edge of the bed, Legolas gently shook Audrey's shoulder. At first, she did not respond. But suddenly she snapped up, snatching his wrist with her small hand, her eyes wide and fearful.

By the Valar, she is quick! They sat unmoving for a few minutes before Audrey released his wrist and leaned her forehead against his shoulder. She sighed in relief; "I thought you were someone else."

"The person you were dreaming about?" Legolas questioned her softly.

"Yes."

"Audrey, do you often have nightmares?"

"Every night that I sleep." Legolas frowned at her answer, and she continued. "They used to be silly ones—well, I didn't think they were silly at the time, but they were about monsters under my bed and things like that. But now, they aren't so silly."

Legolas wondered for a minute what horrors could be plaguing a mere school girl, and then he remembered her impending marriage.

"You dream of your future husband?"

"And of my future life."

He took her shoulders and drew her away from him so he could look her in the eye. "Audrey, I know you are upset about getting married and leaving school, but surely your parents would not choose someone awful! They obviously care enough to send you here."

"They send me here because it is the best! Because all the girls here marry well! And marrying well means nothing more than marrying rich to them." She sighed. "Besides, I've already met my future husband. He's very rich and rather boring."

"Does he seem cruel?"

"Well, not exactly, but he's not all that nice either. I'm not worried that he'll go crazy or beat me or something; he doesn't seem like the type."

"Then what does worry you?"

"He's so detached! He already treats me like I don't have a mind of my own, and we've only spoken twice. I just—he treats me like an object and it worries me because…" she trailed off.

"Because?"

"Well, because I'm a virgin and if he already treats me like an object then he's just going to use me and it's going to hurt terribly and he's not even going to care and I just don't know what to do!" She said all this so quickly that Legolas could barely understand her, and then she blushed deeply and ducked her head down to his shoulder again.

He drew her into his arms and felt her own slip around his waist, almost moaning when she did. Oh Eru, why does she have to feel so good?

He fought himself for control and regained it. They sat silently for a few moments with Audrey's face pressed into his chest. Finally, he could stand the contact no longer and he drew back from her. "I have a solution of sorts."

Her eyes filled with hope in an instant. "What is it?"

"Well, if your husband is not going to care, then you just find a nice boy to sleep with before you get married. Then your husband will not be able to hurt you, at least not as easily." Legolas smiled, impressed with coming up with a good plan. But Audrey's face fell, and then she laughed rather bitterly.

"Legolas, thank you for trying, but that's a stupid idea."

"Stupid?" he spluttered. "It's fool proof!"

"Yeah, except that until the day before the wedding, I will be here. At school. An all-girls school. Where am I supposed to find a 'nice boy'?"

Legolas froze, remembering he was the only male currently in residence at the school. I'm here! And I'm very nice! NO! I will not be responsible for deflowering one of my students!

"Alright, it's not a very good idea." He looked down upon her sadly. "I just wish I could help."

She smiled up at him. "Don't you worry too much. We're going to find a way to Middle Earth soon, I know it!"

"And if we do not?"

"Well, I will run away," she said with a note of optimism in her voice.

Legolas ached to kiss her in that moment, but he stood and walked over to the door instead. "I should leave you to your rest." He turned to exit the room and was stopped by her protest.

"Stay. I'll sleep better if you do."

Legolas' head spun at this admission. He felt his entire back grow stiff, and he knew he needed to tell her that he could not, that it was inappropriate, anything but yes. But he turned back into the room and went back to her.

A few hours later, near dawn, Legolas woke to find Audrey nestled in his arms, her head pillowed on his shoulder. And he was horrified to realize he had another erection. Thankfully, Audrey was not yet awake, and he was fairly sure he could slip away quietly. But when he moved to slip her head off of his shoulder, she stirred.

Legolas froze, half out of her bed, his erection straining against his sleep trousers. If she sees me like this, I'm dead.

"Where are you going?" she murmured, barely opening her eyes.

"To the bathroom. I'll be right back." He stroked her hair as he spoke, trying to maintain a calm air. She nodded sleepily, evidently unaware of his affliction, and returned to slumber.

He walked uncomfortably until he entered his bathroom, and then he removed his pants and sank down to the cool tile floor nude. I do not have enough time to wait for this one to go away on its own, and she will notice if I shower.

And so, hating himself, Legolas reached a hand down to grasp his straining erection. The contact made him gasp, and it brought images of his dream back into his mind as he stroked himself to release.

But his dream had changed drastically; instead of Audrey being bold and forward, she was shy. And Legolas was no longer desperate. His touches were gentle, his kisses light and soft. It confused him for he had never been a particularly gentle lover. In his mind, he penetrated her and felt her stiffen as her barrier broke. And, thinking of her virginity, he arched his back and came.

When he had come down from the high his orgasm lent him, he cleaned himself and got dressed. Although he was loathe to return to Audrey's bed, he had promised her he would, so he left to cross the hall into her room. But before he could do so, one thought gave him pause. When I am finally with her, I must be gentle.

Thus, knowing he intended to make her his own one day, he entered her room and took her into his arms once more.

He felt awful holding her when he was planning to take her virginity, and he knew she could tell something was wrong when she asked if he was alright.

He closed his eyes briefly, contemplating his answer, and then lied to her. "I miss my home."

Legolas was grateful that she chose not to question him. Instead she slung one arm across his chest and went back to sleep.

Legolas was still feeling rather disgusted with himself as he prepared their dinner that evening. They had slept late into the morning, dreamless and very thankfully erectionless. Upon waking, they had resumed research almost immediately, and Legolas did not think their day had been very productive.

Audrey had been reading a manuscript she had brought from the library. But when he had asked, she only said it was nothing for him to worry about. Of course, this only made him worry more. Just before dinner, she had sprung from her seat with her notes and ran out of the cottage, calling back to him that she would be back in a few minutes.

And now, here I am, sulking in my kitchen like a child.

As he was setting the table, Audrey came flying back into the cottage. He heard her running down the hall and then she burst into his kitchen. She was slightly out of breath, and she was beaming.

Her smile irked him, and his irritation was evident as he asked her what she was so happy about.

But she did not seem bothered. "I've done it!"

"Done what?"

"I've sent the elves a letter!" She grabbed utensils from the drawer and danced around the table as she laid them down.

Legolas was dumbfounded. "What elves?!"

She laughed at his expression and then began to explain. "All the fairytales I read came from one part of the country, and Tolkien happened to mention its beauty and seclusion in the manuscript I read today. What more could elves who were stuck here want? If there are elves here still, and I believe there are, then they are sure to be there. And so I wrote a letter, tied it to a pigeon, and sent it to them!"

With this statement and a rather triumphant expression, she sat in her seat.

"What did you say?" Legolas questioned.

"I kept it short. I asked who they were. I said you were here, looking for a way back to Middle Earth, and told them I was your student. I asked if they had any information that could help us and expressed a desire to visit and see them. That's all."

Legolas was torn between kissing her and choking the smug look off her face. "Do you really think they'll be there?"

"Oh yes! And I'm sure they'll respond since they'll know you're an elf too!"

The kitchen was silent for a few long seconds, and then Legolas threw back his head and laughed. Audrey joined him in laughter, and he swept her into a hug that turned into a dance around the kitchen.

When they had both calmed down sufficiently, they sat down to dinner. Legolas had wanted to pull out a bottle of his father's finest wine that had been transported with him, but Audrey refused, saying they should save the celebration until they got a response. Still, he was the happiest he had been all day, and the news was enough to make him agree to help her ward off nightmares by sleeping in her room again.

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