Chap 8 is up. Thanx so much for reviewing making it favorite and for following it, it means so much to me, you are the best!

And I am still looking for someone to beta this, all mistakes are my own, have fun!


"What's that?" asks Fili and he points to the fruit which Liana is holding.

"Oh that I just bought, I just wanted to take a bite when you came. I've never seen anything like this and am curious how it tastes."

"Take a bite then." He says and stands up.

"Where are you going?"

"I'll be back." He says.

Liana looks after him and shrugs her shoulders, she takes a bite of the fruit and try to taste the flavor.

"Oh this is quite hot," says Liana and she looks at the fruit again, when she sees a couple of small white seeds , she realizes her mistake, "it is extremely hot."

"Here, take this." she hears Fili say.

Liana takes the cup of water and drinks it completely empty before she looks at Fili.

"You knew this." she says accusingly.

"Men gajamu*, I could not resist, I hope you can forgive me." He says apologetically.

"Well, you did bring me water so, I think I can forgive you this time"

"Very kind of you."

"What is it?"

"Something we normally pick the the seeds out, at least for the ones that can not handle hot food."

"What is in your other hand?" he asks.

"Some ribbons for the costumes of the royals for Thorins coronation."

"You bought them on the market?" he asks and looks at her curiously.

"Yes, I had some with me, but Kili said that the dwarves are known for their craftsmanship and he was right. These are amazing."

"I have heard from Kili that the costumes you made are also very beautiful."

"Well," says Liana and she stands, "I will show you them if you would escort me back to my room."

"It will be my pleasure." hey assures her.

Fili stands up and offers his arm to Liana and she takes it grateful. As they walk across the market, he sometimes make a joke that she has to laugh about, Liana now understands why Eowyn is so fond of him. She now also knows what Eowyn meant what she said after the party, Liana feels the same, every time she looks up she sees the eyes of almost all female dwarves on her. When they arrive in the room Fili opens the door for her and let her go in first. Liana walks in, followed by Fili. Liana walks through the door to the next room , then she turns around. Fili looks across the room and he looks a little disappointed.

She clears her throat and smiles at him.

"I am coming." he says.

When he stands in the doorway he sees clothing.

"Kili was right, this clothing is amazing."

"Thank you." Liana says.

"Your mother taught you well, she would be proud of you."

Liana smiles at him and lays the ribbons on the table in the corner.

"Fili?"

Fili turns to her and looks at her.

"Milady?"

"Remember what I said earlier? That Eowyn is insecure?"

"And that she thinks I should marry a dwarf."

"Because that is expected of you, since you are the heir of Thorin."

"I know."

"Can I give you some advice?"

"Of course."

"If you really like her, then follow your own advice, let her know you appreciate her company and you think it's nice that she does not treat you as a prince, you can just be yourself with her and that you like that about her. "

"I will." he says and smiles at her.

"Okay, now I better go to work."

Liana gets up and walks to the adjoining room. Fili follows her to the door.

"I will leave you alone." he says and walks away.

After Fili has left and Liana is alone she looks at the fruit that is on the table. She picks it up and decides that she will bring it with her when she goes to have dinner. Liana takes the ribbons and walks to the next room. She kneels down by the seam of the first costume and goes to work.

When Liana is done after some time she looks at it from a little distance. She is pleased with the result and smiles.

"Beautiful." she hears behind her.

Liana makes a little jump and and looks sternly at Eowyn.

"I thought I told you not to do that?"

"Sorry," Eowyn said apologetically, "pretty ribbons enough, a real improvement."

"I'm glad to hear that." Liana says.

"What's that?" asks Eowyn and walks to the piece of fruit.

"Do not eat that!" Liana yells.

"Okay, it is not good?"

"No idea, my taste buds are incinerated." Liana says, and she points to the bite that is taken out.

"Poor you." Eowyn answers laughing.

"Yes, because your boyfriend found it was funny, but he did brought me some water so I forgave him."

"Fili is not my boyfriend." Eowyn says softly.

"Not yet." Liana answers.

"What you mean by that?"

Eowyn walks to Liana and looks at her with curiosity, Liana laughs and just shrugs.

"Liana ..."

"He wanted to know if you are bound."

"Bound?"

"Yeah, you know, taken."

"Really?" says Eowyn and her face lights up.

"Yes really," Liana says smiling, "I talked to him this afternoon and I understand why you are so charmed with him."

"I still do not know exactly what I am feeling for him, I just know that I like being with him and that I feel comfortable with him." Eowyn says.

"The same goes for him too."

"What else did he say?" Eowyn asks her friend and looks her.

"That is not my place to tell."

"Tease." answers Eowyn and she walks into the bathroom.

Liana smiles and looks at the costumes for the coronation again, which are now ready. She walks into the room and grabs a clean dress from her suitcase. After she changed clothes, she picks up a clean dress for Eowyn and at that time Eowyn walks out of the bathroom. Liana helps Eowyn into the dress and then carefully brushes her hair. Eventually she secures it with a pin on the back of her head.

"So, ready for dinner, and maybe a second dance with the prince of Durin." Liana says.

"If he wishes so, who am I to decline." Eowyn says with a twinkle in her eyes.

Liana smiles and walks to the door, Eowyn takes the map and holds it out.

"Shall we see if we can find the dining hall"

"Lead the way." Liana answers.

With the map in hand, it is surprisingly easy to find. As they walk they see that there is a lot of activity and the ladies walk to one of the tables where they see Eomer and Theodred sitting. The men stand when they see the ladies coming and gallantly push the chairs back for them. While they are eating Liana looks around and finds herself looking for Kili. She has not seen him all day and wonders where he is.

After dinner Liana excuses herself and stands up, while she walks she looks around the room, but she does not see him anywhere. Then her eye catches the arch that leads to the room where they were together last night. Liana walks over and walks through the arch. She takes a moment to look at the ceiling which is just as enchanting with all its emeralds as it was then.

"Almost just as beautiful as you." she hears to her right.

Liana smiles at the sound of the voice. She turns around and sees him standing at the edge of the pond. Liana walks up to him and stands beside him.

"Kili," she says.

"Gamut manan milady." he replies and gives a little bow.

Liana looks at him questioningly, Kili sees it and smiles,

"It means good day." he says with a wink.

"It would have been if I would have had your company." Liana suddenly hears herself say.

Kili looks at her and quirks his eyebrow.

"You mean that?"

"Yes, otherwise I would not say it," Liana looks at him, "I like having you around me."

"Despite the fact that I always make you upset?"

"Kili, what has been has been, I mean it when I say that I enjoy your company, I feel comfortable with you."

"It is good to hear that, I also like your company very much."

"What did you do all day?" asks Liana.

"I have something for you," Kili suddenly says.

Before Liana can do anything he stands behind her and suddenly a small stone on a necklace dangles before her face. Her hand goes up to take it and she feels how Kili fastens the chain behind her neck and pulls her hair over it.

"What is it?" she asks.

"Limul, or as you say, gold."

"What?" Liana almost cries and she looks at him with wide eyes "I can not accept this, Kili."

"Why not?"

"Well, gold is very rare, is it not?"

"There is enough in the mines here, and you're worth it." he says.

Liana takes another look at the metal, it is very small. but she already knows that she.

"Thank you, I will cherish this for as long as I live."

She lets go of it and the chain is long enough for the stone to fall under her dress so no one will see it.

"Does he ever give you things?" Kili asks.

Liana turns around so she is looking over the pond.

"Not even a thank you for cooking his food, cleaning the house? Washing his clothes?"

Liana shakes her head slowly, she feels Kili shifting closer behind her and she can almost feel his body heat.

"When you are in bed at night, does he ever pull you close to him, like this," Kili puts his hands on her hips and gently pulls her to him, Liana shivers and closes her eyes, "and then whispers in your ear that he loves you? Followed by a kiss, like this."

Kili slides Liana's hair aside and presses his lips gently against her shoulder.

"Kili ..."

"I would, every day," he whispers,"the first thing I would do every morning is kiss you and tell you how precious you are to me. On my way home from work I would buy you flowers and give them to you while I would whisper in your ear that you have been in my mind all day and how much I have missed you. I would take you out every evening and tell everybody who will listen that you belong to me, that you find me good enough to share your life with, and how amazing I think that is. I would treat you like a real princess."

Liana laughs at this and turns around.

"What is so funny about that?" Kili asks, almost sounding hurt.

"Well, the whole princess thing, I mean, you are a prince so..."

"Even if I was not, you would still be my princess." he says.

Liana opens her mouth to reply but whatever she wants to say dies on her lips as she looks into Kili's dark orbs, he caresses her cheek and leans towards her.

"Kili..."

He lingers, and Liana realizes that he is about to kiss her and she knows he is giving her the opportunity to say no, to push him away, to stop him, she is married, but her arms feel like lead and her feet as if they are rooted to the ground. Liana's eyes flutter closed. The kiss is fleeting and over before Liana knows it. But she can not stop the low noise that escapes from between her lips.

"Why are you with him?" he suddenly whispers in her ear.

Liana shudders and rests her head on his shoulder.

"He was not always like this, only when we began our life together he changed all of a sudden."

"Because he had you and then felt like he did not have to make an impression on you anymore."

Liana nods, she feels Kili's left arm move around her waist and his other hand slides gently over her hair.

*Men gajamu-I apologize