Bilbo treaded softly with Thorinda as she led him away from the settling camp and deeper into the large pine forest of Carrock. Butterflies seemed to be having a hay day in his stomach, though he couldn't quite say as to what he was so nervous about. The moon had raised itself high above them as they walked on and the hobbit was momentarily breath taken with its beauty and grace. His heart leapt to his throat as a warm hand intertwined its fingers in his own.
Thorinda's expression never wavered, but Bilbo could have sworn her eyes glanced fearfully at his own face for conformation. Offering a small smile of approval Bilbo squeezed his intended's hand while neither spoke the message remained clear. When the sound of rushing water sounded close by, Bilbo finally broke the comfortable silence.
"Where have you taken me?" he asked softly, afraid if he spoke to loudly the spell would break too easily.
"A place away from all others, a place for rest, peace…even love." Thorinda answered quietly, equally a feared as her love. When he said no more the Queen pulled Bilbo along by his hand, stepping through some underbrush he saw what beauty the world held. The water fall splashed cool, pristine water into a shallow pool surrounded by soft grass.
"How did you know this place was here?" Bilbo breathed, his eyes alight with wonder.
"When Smaug first desolated my home, my people were forced to wander in the wilderness. Needless to say this isn't the first time I've had to pass through Lord Gwaihir and Beorn." Thorinda's gaze found Bilbo's and she let her pretty mouth curve in a small, bitter sweet smile. "However I feel this time it will bring better memories." She paused for a moment, her eyes holding contemplative thought, Bilbo would even go as far as to say they held uncertainty.
"Meet me in the pool?" He asked shyly.
"Of course." Thorinda said simply, she pulled Bilbo closer before pressing a warm kiss to his palm. As soon as her lips were pressed against his skin they were gone, as was the mysterious woman they belonged to.
Shakily removing his vest and trousers Bilbo took a deep breath before pulling his shirt over his head and standing bare in the moonlight. Kneeling quickly, the Hobbit felt around his jacket pocket for the familiar golden band. Letting a relieved sigh escape his dry lips, Bilbo tucked the small object back into his clothing, its constant presence sedation for his nerves. Treading carefully on his feet, he was a burglar after all; Bilbo carefully dipped his furry feet into the cool waters and shivered in delight at the comforting lap of the waves.
Stealing a quick inhale of air he dove into the water, feeling month of perspiration and grime build up melt off of his skin with each stroke of his arms. Coming up for air Bilbo blew his wet curls out of his eyes and reached behind his head to test the length of his locks. To his immense surprise they were well beyond shoulder length. Had it really been that long since he'd left the Shire?
Warm hands covered his own and Bilbo had to fight the rush of blood to his head and stop the blush that seeped from his toes to the tips of his ears.
"I could braid that for you…later if you wish." Thorinda murmured stroking her fingers through his sodden head making Bilbo shudder at the touch.
"Yes please, but did you only bring me out here to mess with my hair?" Bilbo teased, his back still facing Thorinda.
Instead of answering, the Queen under the Mountain began to brush her lips along an invisible trail over the Hobbit's skin. Her firm hands rubbed gentle circles into Bilbo's back and he had to bite his lips to stop from letting a moan of pleasure escape his mouth. He nearly slipped under the water when the female's teeth sank hungrily into the tender lobes of his ears and sucked gently. Rolling his head back Bilbo finally turned around and looked into his lover's eyes.
"Oh." He gasped causing Thorinda to back away awkwardly and in shame.
"I'm sorry, was I too abrupt, do you wish me to stop?" She bit her lip worriedly, wrapping her arms over her bare skin now that Bilbo could see her.
"Bloody hell no!" Bilbo exclaimed, drawing the confused and slightly pleased dwarf queen towards him. "I was slightly thrown by the fact that this is the first time I've looked you directly in the eye without having to tilt my head up to do so." Thorinda giggled in relief before speaking.
"I admit that boots do add some height." She grinned and Bilbo felt like he could die right then and still not care for seeing such an angelic sight.
"I like it; I can admire them more closely from here." He murmured bringing Thorinda's palm up to his lips he began to press soft kisses to her own calloused hands. For a moment he frowned and looked at the beautiful creature before him with sadness.
"Such harshness does not belong for such loveliness." He sighed moving her palm to caress his cheek.
"Yet how ironic that you being a man is softer than I could ever be, and I am a woman made hard by war and carrying the sorrows of her people." Thorinda amended with an edge to her soft voice.
"I meant no offense, my lady, but if I could I would never have let you be so hurt by such horror." Bilbo said softly, his own hands gently massaging his beloved's hands and moving up her arms to her shoulders. He stopped however when his hands had cradled themselves around her neck.
"Will you allow me to give myself to you, if you will have me?" Bilbo asked solemnly, his scrutiny holding Thorinda in place.
"Aye, if you will take me as well and accept me for everything I am." She whispered her eyes shining with tears and stars, such a mixture could only be considered heaven.
"I shall always," Bilbo whispered leaning in and pressing a deep kiss to his love's. No words were spoken the rest of the evening, at least not the kind that you or I could ever possibly understand. For a lover's song cannot be heard or interpreted by mere words, you can only understand it when you have found your own soul to complete that which is in your heart.
But let me at least tell you this, my dear reader that what transpired was indeed beautiful and more passionate than I could ever completely write down. Our lover's evening only observed by the glowing moon and the creature that can never be found once the same and never heard from twice.
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