this fic will go to 10 chapters...this chapter takes place a couple days later...
CHAPTER 9
Ereinion sat in the library awaiting Erestor and Elrond. They were late for a meeting that had been called because of the arrival of Oropher and Thranduil. Looking around the table, he noticed that it was only him, Cirdan, and Oropher. He sighed. Oropher heard his sigh and laughed.
" I can tell you why my son and his husband are late, but what of your elves Ereinion?"
Ereinion was about to say something in return, but the library door opened. He watched as Erestor walked toward his seat in a flurry of robes. He inclined his head to the King.
" Forgive me. I was just let out of the healing halls an hour ago and I needed to go to my rooms."
Ereinion looked at him.
"And where are you going after here?"
Erestor groaned.
"Back to my rooms for rest."
Cirdan and Oropher laughed. Apparently Erestor had finally learned to listen. A moment later, Elrond entered and took his seat beside Erestor. He turned to look at the King's Chief Counsellor.
" Out of bed?"
Erestor growled.
" I will return after."
Ereinion chuckled. Apparently Elrond was playing 'naneth' now as well. As soon as Glorfindel and Thranduil arrived, their meeting started. It mostly involved peace treaties and trade agreements. Once it was over, everyone began to leav, but Ereinion asked Erestor and Elrond to remain. They sat with Ereinion, who seemed a bit nervous.
"What is it Ereinion?" Elrond asked with worry.
Ereinion looked from Elrond to Erestor.
"I love you both, you do know this correct?"
They both nodded, a little uncertain of where this was going. Ereinion gently touched their faces.
" I know you both love me, but I will not be able to choose if that is what you will ask me to do. If I may, I would like to court both of you, but I must know if you love each other as well."
Erestor and Elrond smiled at him.
" We would never have made you choose Ereinion," Erestor said.
Elrond turned to Erestor.
" But do you love me?"
Erestor nodded, which made Ereinion smile.
" Do you love me Elrond?"
Elrond smiled and kissed his cheek.
" I do."
Ereinion watched as they turned to him, smiling. He stood and pulled them up with him. He would now be able to freely court the two that he loved.
TBC...
