Chapter 8
Hot Springs Romance
Around the time the dwarves were asleep. I hurried out into the gardens still in the dress that I wore to dinner that night. Arwen promised to have blankets out by the springs for us if we get tired of being out in the springs. I stood waiting patiently. I was happy that the elves gave me a separate room from the dwarves. I squeal as arms lift me up.
"I'm here. Where did you want to take me?" Fili asked. I smiled at him and took his hand, dragging him towards the path that would take us to the hot springs.
"A new friend told me of a place that I want to try out and I want a friend to come with me to make sure I'm safe." I said. Fili chuckled, but let me lead him to where I was taking him. We walked through trees until we came to a clearing where a large pool was steaming in the middle of it.
"A hot springs?" Fili asked.
"Yes, silly. We got it to ourselves tonight." I said. I slid out my dress and kept on the shift that came down to my ankles on. It was mostly conservative and I knew it wouldn't be see threw when wet. Fili raised his eyes. "Well come on, prince. Don't let me enjoy the nice warm water by myself." I walk towards the water and smirk as I see him taking off his jacket and tunic with his boots, leaving just his trousers. I squealed as Fili charged me and threw me over his shoulders like a sack of potatoes. "Fili. Put me down this instant!" I said, smacking his back.
"Nah." Fili said as he walked right into the water. He dumped me right in and I went under. The water was nice and warm. I come up and look up into Fili's handsome face. He was smirking. I splashed him, making him wet. I giggle and Fili smirks and dives under. I wait for him to surface, but he doesn't. I let out a yelp as arms pulls me under and I surface in Fili's arms. I wrap my arms around his neck. "Got you. I'm happy you brought me here."
"I'm happy you came." I said. Fili set me down. We played in the water with splashing and I dunked him leading him to chasing me around in the water. I head to shore with Fili right behind me. There were blankets and pillows waiting for us, like Arwen promised. I ringed out my hair as I walk towards it and sat down. The moon was high in the sky so I knew it was late. Fili walked my way slowly, eyeing me.
"Your staring." I said as I wrap a blanket around me.
"Just admiring your beauty." Fili said, sitting in front of me. I blush and look away.
"You don't mean that." I said. Fili took my chin and made me look at him.
"I do. Your the most beautiful woman, I have ever laid eyes on." Fili said.
"You probably have dwarven woman falling for you." I said.
"All of them want me because of my title. Not you. You didn't care that I was a prince." Fili said. I smile at him. He leans forward and our lips met. The kiss was gentle and sweet. We pull away to soon for breath.
"That was amazing." I said as Fili pressed his forehead against mine.
"Your amazing. Bell Baggins. I loved you since I first met you. I want to court you, if you will allow me." Fili said.
"Yes, Fili. I will court you." I said. Fili lifted me up and spun me around. I giggled as he set me up on the ground with his arms around me.
"You made me the most happiest dwarf in Middle Earth. Can I braid your hair." Fili asked.
"You may." I said. I sat in front of Fili as he put the braid in.
"The braid is a courting braid and the bead I'm putting in marks you as a Line of Durin is. Now its your turn." Fili said, handing me a bead. I get behind him and he helped with braiding his hair. I finished with a yawn. "Come. Lay down." Fili said, lying down. I lay down beside him and curl up to his side with his arms wrapped around me and my head on his chest.
"Night, Fili." I said.
"Night, love." Fili said, pressing a kiss to my forehead. I fell asleep in his arms with a smile on my face. I was one happy hobbit.
AN: The confession is here. Hope you enjoyed. Next chapter the Company finds out. I won't be updating for a bit. Going to Minneapolis Wizard Comic Con and get to meet Karl Urban, Eomer. So excited. Till next time
