Author's Note: Wow! Great responses to my last chapter! I know it was quite shocking but I feel it needed a little pizazz. ;) Here is Chapter 9: loaded with humor, fist fights, honest drunks, and some fluff! Thank you to all who have reviewed/commented on my story, it fuels my creativity! :D And a huge thank you to everyone who has read/favorite/followed my story! Enjoy!
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Kyra
Finally! I thought we would never get back home! Jesus...I thought I needed a drink earlier, that's nothing compared to how badly I need one now. God, after an hour of shopping with Kili, that damn son of a bitch is lucky I even let him back in the damn car!
Kyra was frustrated, tired, and hungry. She could tell the others were too. She felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. Must be Sara...She looked at the screen: Hurry home! I need liquor STAT! :( Huh...I guess she is having as rough a time as we did.
"Okay, Em," she waited for Emma to join her near the trunk of the car, "have the boys carry up the heavy liquor cases. You can take some of the fast food up and I'll grab the books." Emma nodded her head and grabbed an armful of fast food bags and boxes. Thismight take two trips.
"You and I can come back down to get the grocery bags Emma..." she saw Fili look over his shoulder heading up the steps. He looked like he was about to say something, "And no, we won't need any help getting a couple of bags up to the apartment. So don't even ask." He glared at her and scoffed. Arrogant bastard.
She saw him say something to his brother that she couldn't understand. Must be Khudzul. They both laughed and followed Emma up the stairwell. Kyra followed last and carried the pile of books in her arms. These better help Gandalf figure out how to get them back. Not that I don't mind them being here, but I don't think I can last any longer with that golden haired, blue eyed...handsome prince. Jesus! No, Kyra! No, no, no! Just pretend like you never kissed him and move on!
Emma opened the door to the apartment and they were met with cheers from the dwarves.
"Well, it's 'bout time you lot got back!" Bofur laughed. "We thought you had gotten lost 'r somethin'"
The dwarves laughed at that. They all scrambled over to the table and counter to get some of the food. Bombur was the first to make it, his mouth watering in anticipation for new food. Oh Bombur, you're fast when food is involved or you're in imminent danger. Kyra shook her head and chuckled to herself. Better get these books to Gandalf. Huh, where is that wizard? How does one lose a tall ass wizard with a pointy hat? And where is Sara? She scanned the room for her friend, but couldn't find her.
"Hey, Bilbo?" she saw the hobbit jump a little at being addressed, "Have you seen Gandalf or Sara anywhere?" He smiled and nodded his head.
"Gandalf is in the study and Sara went out of that window over there."
"The window?" Why the hell is she out there?...I'll go check on her after I get the groceries up here. Shenodded her head and thanked Bilbo. Then she made her way to the study and knocked on the door. She heard Gandalf grant her entrance and went in, closing the door behind her.
"Indeed, he made no mention of you." That sounds like Thorin's voice...Oh, I guess Sara decided to let him watch the movie...I wonder if it would be a good idea for us to show him the second movie too...
"May I be of assistance, Miss Simmons?" Gandalf's question brought her out of her thoughts.
"Oh! Yes, here are the books that might be of help for you. I also got some on phases of the moon and old folklore that talks about time travel and what not—" she knew she was rambling, but in truth she didn't know what would be of help to him at this point.
Gandalf chuckled and puta hand up to silence her. "That is quite alright, Miss Simmons. I have no doubt that these will be of help."
"Have you had a chance to go over what happened to bring you all here?"
"Indeed I have. However, I need to look through some of these to see if my theory is correct."
Kyra nodded her head, I guess that makes sense.
"I assume that if we had not been brought here then we would have ended up in Rivendell as this 'movie' shows?" Gandalf sounded like he was highly amused.
Kyra laughed, "Yes, I believe you would have. I'll leave you to finish the movie and then the girls and I can come talk to you about it and the book in the morning. There's a couch and blanket with a pillow in the corner that will fit your length, if you would like a private place to sleep tonight." He nodded and thanked her, then turned towards the computer and kept watching the movie, shaking his head with a grin on his face.
Well, better go get the groceries, then I'm making myself a nice tall drink. Sometimes I'm glad that I'm a bartender. And perhaps a bubble bath. That sounds amazing right now.
She walked out of the office and saw that the dwarves were in front of the TV, scarfing down their food, Jesus! Are they even chewing it?
She shook her head and looked over at Bilbo and Emma, who both had matching faces of disgust on their faces. At least I'm not the only one who finds their eating manners atrocious. "Em," after a pause, Emma finally pulled her eyes away from the scene of the dwarves, "let's go get the groceries and then we can try to salvage something for Gandalf and ourselves to eat." Emma nodded her head distractedly and made for the door.
Bilbo made his way back over to the dwarves, with a look of distain on his face. Poor little guy, it must be bringing back memories of how they were at his place.
Kyra followed Emma out and down the stairs. When they got outside to the car, Emma spoke up.
"So," Emma dragged out, "just what happened in the library?"
Kyra's eyes got wide and she willed her cheeks to not blush, thankfully her hair covered her face, "Nothing." Jesus, she would ask me that.
"Oh, come on! You both came back yelling at each other about something that happened and then you both were dead silent all the way back home. Don't lie to me Kyra, I can tell when you are." God, she sounds like Sara. Always butting in to my business and blah, blah, blah...
Kyra grumbled to herself, "Nothing happened, Emma. So just leave it alone...if anything I should be asking what happened while we were in the library," she teased.
Emma blushed and her eyes got wide. Ha! Pot meet Kettle.
"Oh, uh...n-nothing. We were just talking is all," Emma looked away and hurried to grab a few bags.
"Uh huh, sure you were. I'll let it go, if you do."
Emma nodded her head and hurried back inside. Kyra chuckled to herself and reached in for the last of the bags, beeped her car locked, and turned to walk inside. "Well, well, well if it isn't Kyra Simmons." Oh shit!
She knew that voice and she whipped around to see if it was true. Shit, shit, shit! Her eyes got wide and then narrowed as she looked at the black haired, brown eyed man. Don't let him see your fear Kyra, be on the defense.
"What the hell are you doing here Cameron?" Fucking asshole. Of course he would turn up here, today of all days.
"Now, now Kyra...is that anyway to treat your boyfriend?"
"You are not my boyfriend anymore, Cameron. You cheated on me and then dumped me remember."
"Yeah, but you didn't think that I wouldn't come around again, did you? I miss you." I'm sure you do. I'm sure you really miss hitting me and cheating on me behind my back.
She took a step towards the stairs but he blocked her way. She sighed in frustration and tried to get past him again. He blocked her off once more. She glared up at him.
"What the hell do you want from me, Cameron?" I don't need this shit right now!
He laughed as he looked down on her, "Oh, Kyra," his voice made her shudder with disgust, "you know what I want from you." She took a step back, the look on his face was dark. Shit!
"Don't even think about it," she warned. "I may have been weak when we were together, Cameron, but I am not that naive weak girl anymore. If I have to, I'll kick your ass."
He laughed mirthlessly, Oh, God, he gives me the creeps now! What did I ever see in him?!
"I'd like to see you try," he challenged and made to grab her arm. Kyra moved fast. She side-stepped him, using his weight against him, and tripped him up. He fell down the steps and landed hard on the sidewalk. Now's your chance, run!
Kyra made to run up the steps, but his reflexes were just as fast and he tripped her up the stairs. She let out a surprised yelp. The bags of food she was carrying spilled their contents all over the steps and Cameron quickly got up and grabbed at her hair. Kyra cried out in pain, God damnit, that hurts! and he yanked her back and down by his feet. She vaguely heard the sound of someone yelling her name from up above, but shook her head.
"Why do you fight it, Kyra? You know I'm not going anywhere until you give in to me," he cooed at her. Over my dead body!
Kyra swiped at his legs and he fell; she quickly kicked at his stomach and bolted for the steps.
"Sara! Emma!" she cried out. Gotta get to the apartment! She skipped the stairs two at a time, but she could hear a cry of anger from behind her and the sound of heavy footfalls coming up the stairs twice as fast. Shit! I've never been a good runner! Almost to her floor, she tried calling out again, "Sar—" but a hand slamming into the side of her head silenced her and she banged against the wall. Fuck! She thought she saw stars and shook her head. Then she felt a large hand painfully grasp her throat and slammed her up against the wall. Jesus! His hand clamped harder on her throat and he lifted her up off of the floor to his eye level. Kyra was gasping for breath, I'm gonna die. He's going to kill me! In one last attempt to get free, Kyra tried to kick her legs at his body. He slammed himself right up against her, pinning her helplessly against the wall. Air! I need air! I'm already starting to blackout.
"Ca-Cameron..." she gasped. Her hands were trying to pry his stronger hand off of her throat. He gave her a crooked smile.
"Oh, Kyra," he shook his head slightly, "this would be so much easier on you, if you would just give in." Cameron started chuckling and his gripped tightened even more. Shit! He's just trying to get me unconscious so he can do what he wants to me! Fuck! Where is Sara? Or Emma? Anybody!
Kyra's eyes were watering and she was slowly starting to lose consciousness, when a blur of golden hair came into her vision. She was dropped to the floor in a heap, gasping and coughing for breath. Her vision was becoming clear, Is that Fili?
She looked to her right to see that Fili had in fact been the flash of gold that flew past her. He had knocked Cameron away from her and was currently pummeling the man's face with his large fists and cursing in Khudzul. Oh, my God...He...he...saved me...Kyra shook her head and winced.
"Kyra!" Emma cried out. Kyra looked up into her friend's face and saw fear in her eyes. "Oh my goodness, Kyra are you okay?"
Kili had joined Emma's side and he looked to see Fili still throwing wild, angry punches on Kyra's attacker.
"Kyra, who is that man?" Kili questioned. Kyra looked over and saw that Cameron's nose was bleeding—probably broken now—and his eyes were already starting to bruise. Kyra's eyes widened. Shit! Fili's going to kill him if he keeps it up!
"Fi-" her voice cracked. Damnit! It feels like I have bronchitis! She tried again, "Fili," she whispered hoarsely.
Somehow he had heard her say his name and he whipped around to see her. Oh my God, he is pissed. His eyes look so angry. His anger was renewed and he glared down at Cameron and began another round of punches. Kyra shakily lifted herself up and crawled over to Fili, calling out to him.
"Fili, stop," her voice still cracked. He ignored her. Damnit! Why won't he listen?
She got close enough to him that she was able to place a hand on his arm and squeeze it, "Fili, please stop!" she pleaded. He stopped. Then looked over at her. She took his face in her hands and quietly whispered, "Please, please stop. He's not worth it for you to get into trouble."
Fili relaxed when her hands were on his face and he nodded his head. She let go of him and started to get up. Then she heard a loud groan come from Cameron on the floor.
"You dumb, bitch," he coughed out. He looks like shit. Note to self: never piss off Fili. "You can't run forever you know...I always get what I want."
Kyra glared down at Cameron. Good, God, he's never going to leave me alone. Then she felt strong hands gently lift her to her feet. She looked up to see Kili's smiling face and Emma's tear-filled eyes. Oh no. I hope this won't give Emma any nightmares from her childhood. Kyra managed a small smile for her friend and then she heard Cameron's hateful voice.
"Hey, buddy," he directed his eyes towards Fili—who reluctantly looked down at him—"Just so you know, if you're looking for some action in the sheets with that tease, you're wasting your time."
Fili growled and punched Cameron so hard, he fell unconscious back to the floor with a loud snore. Wow...Kyra looked up at Fili with wonderment, He really is strong...and handsome...and heroic...What am I saying? I must have hit my head harder than I thought.
She felt tender hands on her face and Fili's concerned eyes came into her vision.
"Are you alright?" his eyes were searching hers imploringly. Kyra simply nodded her head and winced from the pain. Fili sighed, "Let's get you back upstairs. What should we do with him?"
Emma answered, "I'll call him a cab to take him home. Kili, can you help to get him down to the street?" Kili nodded and kicked at the dead weight of Cameron on the floor, completely knocked out.
Fili placed his arm around Kyra's waist and gently took her hand in his to lead her up to the apartment. She leaned against him and she could feel dread creep up her spine as they neared the door. This is never going to go away. Now Fili will start asking questions and everyone will see...God damnit! She felt angry, weak, and embarrassed. She pushed away from Fili and flung open the door.
"Oh my God! Kyra!" Sara ran over to her trying to evaluate her injuries. Great, now I get to be mothered by Sara the rest of the night. I just want some food and alcohol! Is that so much to ask?!
"I'm fine Sara, really," trying to wave her off. Sara wasn't having any of it.
"Kyra, your neck is red! There's a bruise along your jawline and you're limping! That is not fine," Sara scolded.
"I said, I'm fine! God, for once in your life Sara, leave me alone!" Kyra grabbed a bottle of vodka off the counter and stomped to her room, slamming the door with a BANG.
Emma
"Thank you, sir, and here's a little extra tip for having to put up with him," Emma told the cab driver who had already reassured her that he has dealt with things like this before.
She watched the cab take off down the street and wrapped her arms around herself. Oh my goodness, that could have ended so badly...Poor Kyra. I don't know what I would have done if she had...No, I can't think like that. It took too many years to block out what happened to my sister, but this...Emma backed up to the steps and sat down, worrying her bottom lip as tears brimmed her eyes. She choked out a silent sob and sniffled. She could feel her tears starting to fall down her cheeks.
Kyra and Sara are the closest thing I have to a family anymore and I could have lost Kyra tonight! Emma sniffled again and she she closed her eyes as her worries and nightmares took over her. She was barely aware of Kili's presence by her side.
"Emma," came his tentative voice, "What's the matter? Are you alright?"
He's so sweet to be concerned for me...Oh Emma, stop acting like such a baby. Kyra's fine...she's safe...
Emma felt Kili's arm go around her shoulder and pulled her into his side. She leaned her head on his shoulder and let the tears fall some more. She felt his tender fingers lift her chin up to look into his concerned brown eyes. Oh, he really is concerned about me.
"Emma, please," he pleaded, "you can tell me anything." He moved his hand to her cheek and gently wiped her tears away with his thumb. Feeling overwhelmed, Emma couldn't hold it in anymore and she wrapped her arms around Kili's upper torso and sobbed into his chest. He's being so kind to me. I know I can tell him anything...so why am I so afraid? She felt Kili's arms wrap around her as she cried and a hand on her back gently rubbed circles in a comforting manner. She wasn't sure how long they sat there, but they stayed that way until she had calmed down to just little sniffles and hiccups.
This is embarrassing. Why is he still here? Why is he letting me cry on him like this? It's dark out now…She heaved a sigh and sat up a little, moving away slightly, but still close enough for him to keep his arms wrapped around her.
"I'm sorry," she whispered.
"Do not apologize," he whispered back, "considering everything that has happened, I feel it is appropriate for tears." He paused before he laughed slightly, "Please feel free to use me as a means to dry your eyes anytime."
Emma chuckled as his reply. "Thank you," she blushed and looked away for a moment. "I appreciate you staying with me...this incident brought back some...repressed memories." She saw he was going to speak and placed her fingertips to his lips, "Please, don't ask. It's not that I do not trust you, it's just that..." she sighed and placed her hand on his cheek.
He placed his large hand atop hers on his cheek and brought it to his lips. Ever the gentleman. He nodded, "I understand. When you are ready, just know that I will be here to listen." He smiled at her and looked deep into her eyes. She smiled back. He's so caring and handsome...Why is my stomach doing flip-flops? They continued to stare at each other and Emma was vaguely aware of how their faces were inching closer together.
Kili
I wish she would trust me enough to tell me her troubles now, but she is worth the wait. She is so...beautiful and absolutely perfect. He was lost in her blue-green eyes and he could feel her breath on his face. His eyes flickered down towards her lips that she was biting nervously, then back up to her eyes. He pulled her closer towards him and lifted his hand to her smooth cheek. So different from dwarven women...why am I thinking about that now? He swallowed the lump in his throat and saw that her eyes had closed and still she drew closer. He grinned a little and then closed the space between them. By Durin's beard...
His mind exploded with emotions and feelings. Her lips responded to his perfectly and he lost himself completely. If this is perfection, then may I never lay eyes on the Valar. Emma Carter is perfection. He heard her sigh and he grinned into the kissed. He was loathed to pull away for air and saw her face. She is stunning. Her eyes fluttered open and her cheeks were tinted pink. She giggled softly and gazed up at him with longing and an emotion he wasn't sure about. Mahal, she is breathtaking. Her soft voice brought him back to the present.
"That was the most perfect first kiss," she whispered, her eyes searching his, "It was better than I had imagined it to be." She envisaged kissing me? "Did I do that right?"
She sounds so concerned. Of course she did that right? Is there a wrong way to kiss someone? Kili smiled and laughed a little while he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, placing his hand upon her cheek again, "Yes, you did...and here is the second," then he gently pulled her towards him and kissed her again.
He deepened the kiss with a contented sigh and felt Emma smile into the kiss. I have never felt this way about anyone before. I don't know what this feeling is, but I never want to lose it. He wrapped his arms around her waist and lifted her gently onto his lap, never breaking their kiss. He moved a hand up to the nape of her neck and ran his tongue along her bottom lip. Emma sighed and placed one hand on his chest and the other hand she tangled into his hair. He licked her lip again and she moaned slightly. I could get used to this. Then he nibbled on her bottom lip and she gasped, parting her lips. Kili plunged his tongue into her mouth, exploring every inch with his tongue. Then he felt her push back with her own tongue. Oh, Aule, this is amazing. She is amazing! I never want this to end. Their tongues and mouths danced perfectly against each other, but Kili could feel his control slipping and he finally pulled back a little. He could hear her moan of protest, but placed a sweet and gentle kiss on her lips once more.
He pressed his forehead against hers and they sat there breathless. I'm so happy, I could die and be at peace. Emma nudged his nose and took his hand, tugging on it until he stood. He pecked her lips again and intertwined their hands together as they walked up to the apartment. I hope Gandalf takes his time getting us home. He smiled to himself and opened the door for Emma, kissing her cheek before they entered the apartment. What they were met with instantly crumbled their happy faces.
Emma
"Go to hell, Sara!" Kyra yelled into Sara's face. They were mere inches apart and Kyra looked ready to throw a punch. Oh my, oh my, oh my!
"Oh, grow up Kyra!" Sara argued. "It's not my fault your ass of an ex-boyfriend showed up and all but kicked your ass! I'm just trying to help you out!"
Kyra shoved Sara and Sara lunged towards Kyra. Oh no! She watched as her two best friends both tried to throw punches at one another. Kyra's punches were a little off, She must have been drinking, she would never behave like this towards Sara.
She watched helplessly as the dwarves tried to pry the women off of each other. Thorin and Bofur pulled Sara off of Kyra. Thorin kept a firm hold onto Sara as she struggled to free herself from him. Then Dwalin and Fili lifted Kyra up and both of them had to hold her back.
"I told you to leave me the hell alone!" Kyra's angry, slurred words came out, dripping with venom. "It's my fucking life and I'll do as I damn well please!"
"And where has that gotten you?" Sara retaliated. Oh dear, I hope she isn't going to bring up..."A dead end job in Manhattan, with a useless degree, and a string of loser boyfriends. Cameron was the biggest loser and I warned you what he was like! You wouldn't listen to me!"
"I don't need you to mother me! I can take care of myself!"
"Yeah, I can see that! I guess that's what happens to people who are abandoned by their mother's when they're born!"
Emma gasped and so did Kyra. She could see the hurt in her friend's eyes and the unshed tears. Oh...Kyra...Then Kyra's face turned murderous.
"Take. It. Back." Kyra growled. Sara just stood there, glaring at Kyra. "You fucking, bitch! Take it back!" Kyra cried out in anger, struggling harder against the hold on her arms. Emma saw a few tears slip down her cheeks. Sara just sighed and shook her head.
"Go lie down, Kyra, before you hurt yourself further," Sara sounded tired and her voice wavered a little with emotion. Kyra bit her bottom lip and she choked back a sob.
"You-you're a bitch! At-at least my father loved me!" Kyra screamed back. Then she ripped her arms out of Dwalin and Fili's grip and ran down the hall to her room, slamming it behind her.
"Sara?" Emma quietly inquired, but Sara just shook her head. Her eyes were also filled with tears and she too stomped down the hall. The sound of a door slamming alerted all to where Sara had gone.
Emma bit her lip and she could feel tears in her eyes. I hate it when they get like this. We're all each other has. I wonder what set them off this time.
She felt a gentle hand on the small of her back and she looked up to see Kili smiling encouragingly. She tried to smile back, but knew it must have come out as a grimace.
"Uncle?" Kili implored. Bless him, he's trying to do what I should be doing by getting rid of the tension and finding out what happened. Well done, Emma. She was mentally reprimanding herself and Kili's voice interrupted her thoughts.
"Uncle, what happened?" Kili questioned.
Thorin sighed and ran a hand through his dark locks, "I am not entirely certain of what brought this about."
He was interrupted by Bilbo's small voice, "Sara went to go speak to Kyra about what had transpired between her and this 'Cameron' fellow." Emma heard Fili growl at the name. "We could hear shouting coming from the room and then a door slam. Sara stomped out here and then the door slammed again and Kyra shoved her from behind and they argued. Then...you saw the rest." He paused and looked from Kili to Emma and then back again.
"Where were you two while this happened?" Thorin inquired.
Oh dear, what will he think of his nephew kissing someone like me? Emma could feel her face heat up and she cast her eyes to the floor. I need to mop in here tomorrow. Our floors are covered in boot prints. While Emma continued to examine the floor, she then felt a hand brush against hers snapping her thoughts back to the present. She looked towards Kili...He's not going to tell them is he? Oh, what will they think of me? They'll probably hate me now.
"Emma was unnerved by what happened and I stayed to comfort her until she was ready to come back up here," came Kili's automatic reply. Well, that's technically true. Oh! But I've never lied to anyone in my life! Not even a little white lie! She looked to Kili with wide eyes and he silently mouthed "It's okay" and she nodded her head in understanding.
Huh...why isn't he telling them the truth? Is he...ashamed of me? Or embarrassed? No, he wouldn't hurt me like that. I'm being silly. This whole day has been an emotional roller coaster.
"Very well," Thorin consented, "It is late. Miss Carter, perhaps you have more pillows and blankets that we may use for tonight?" He looked to her and he gave her a small knowing smile. Oh my, he knows! He knows what happened! He knows I kissed Kili!
"Uh..." she stuttered, "y-yes, of course." She went to the hall closet and pulled out all of the extra blankets and pillows. She turned and saw Kili standing before her with a smile on his face. She frowned slightly, "Why didn't you tell them the truth?"
"I will," he promised, "but first I must speak with Uncle. It is tradition to speak to your elder before you..." He bit his lip and shook his head. "Do not worry, I will tell him the truth soon." He gave her his boyish smile and she giggled. She nodded and handed him the pile of blankets.
"I better go check on Kyra," she shuffled her feet and looked down at her fidgeting fingers. Her eyes flickered upwards when she felt a finger lift her chin and warm, soft lips against hers. Oh my goodness, I will never be able to describe how amazing his lips feel against mine. He pulled back with a smile.
"Good night, Emma," he winked at her.
"G-good night, Kili," she whispered breathlessly. She headed towards Kyra's room and knocked on the door. She heard no reply and knocked again.
"Kyra?...Kyra it's me Emma," still no reply, "May I come in?"
She heard shuffling on the other side and the sound of the lock clicking and then a thump. She sighed, Lord, give me strength. She timidly opened the door and stepped inside, silently closing the door behind her. Oh, Kyra...
Her friend laid curled up to her pillows and she could hear sniffles and hiccups coming from the lump under the covers. Poor thing. I hope she's okay.
Emma sat down on the edge of the bed near Kyra's head and pulled back the covers. Oh, Kyra...she looks terrible. Her eyes were bloodshot red and tears flowed freely down her cheeks. The bruise long her jawline was swollen and her neck was an angry red color. Kyra's sad eyes looked up at her and Emma attempted a smile at her.
"Hey, it's okay, Kyra."
Kyra shook her head and hiccuped a sad sob. "N-no it's *hiccup* not." Emma started stroking Kyra's hair, knowing it would calm her friend. "Everything S-Sara said was t-true."
"Oh no it's not Kyra."
Kyra sniffled, "Y-Yes it is. I was abandoned by my mom, I am in a dead end job with a useless degree, and all my past relationships have ended badly. C-Cameron is the worst and I didn't want to believe h-her."
Emma kept stroking her friend's hair and shushing her. She's a wreck. I don't even know what to say. Emma was so caught up in her thoughts of what to say that she almost missed what Kyra said next.
"I kissed him today," Kyra said tiredly. Hmm...yes, well...wait...what?
"Who did you kiss, Kyra? Cameron?" Emma was shocked. How could she kiss that jerk!
Kyra shook her head and yawned. "No, Fili. I kissed him in the library today."
Ha! I knew it! I knew something big had happened between the two! Oh! They are perfect for each other!
"I was trying to make the girl at the desk jealous because she kept hitting on him. He's too good for her...he's too good for me too, but I kissed him anyway. Oh, Emma...I'm so confused!"
"How was it?" she encouraged.
Kyra sighed, "It was...amazing! I have never felt like that when a man has kissed me before." She yawned again and Emma knew she was about ready to pass out, but there was one thing she wanted to ask.
"Do you love him?" Emma bit her lip, I hope this works out for Kyra and that she doesn't mess things up. Fili really is perfect for her.
Kyra was silent for a while and then came her small, tired voice, "Yes, I think I am." Then she snored loudly and Emma giggled. Aw...Kyra's finally learned to love. Please let this one work out for her. Emma kissed the top of Kyra's head and pulled her covers up. Then she stood and flipped off the light as she left Kyra's room and tip-toed down to her room. She chanced a peek into the living room and her eyes instantly found Kili. He was asleep facing her and she saw the hint of a smile on his lips. Today turned out to be better than I thought. I wonder what tomorrow will bring. She walked into her room and didn't bother to change out of her clothes. She fell onto her bed and snuggled into her blankets. Her mind full of images of a handsome dark-haired dwarf prince.
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*So this was super long...sorry for that, but there was so much that needed to happen before anything else continues in the story! Plus, I think I have appeased my Kili/Emma fans with their little fluff moment! ;) You are welcome! So let me know what you thought of this chapter. Was it at all what you were expecting? Did it totally blow your socks off? Next up: a wizard finds answers to questions, friendships are tested, relationships are exposed, and jealousy is not a good color on anyone. ;) TTFN!