CHAPTER 11
*three months later*
Thranduil sighed contently. He kissed his lover deeply. It was the first timE he and Celeborn had made love. Celeborn had wanted to wait until he was able to visit Thranduil in Mirkwood which had happened quite quickly. Haldir had told Celeborn that if he wanted to go with the King that he and Legolas could watch after things in Lorien until Celeborn returned. Thranduil was glad that Haldir had extended the offer, but was more than surprised when Celeborn agreed. Thats how it came to be that Celeborn had come to Mirkwood. As for the two of them laying in Thranduil's bed, they had done what most lovers do. Thranduil smiled as Celeborn looked at him. The love shone in his eyes.
" Thranduil nin?"
Thranduil caressed Celeborn's cheek.
"Yes meleth?"
Celeborn rested his head on Thranduil's shoulder.
" Was I too forward?"
Thranduil chuckled.
"Not at all, but I will have to have someone mend my leggings."
Celeborn blushed. He had nearly torn them off his lover like a caged animal awaiting a meal. Thranduil grinned as he saw his lover try to hide his head underneath the blanket.
" Celeborn nin, we all have our moments."
Celeborn pouted.
" But I am the Lord of Lorien. I am supposed to remain dignified."
Thranduil shook his head.
" We cannot do it all the time."
Celeborn opened his mouth, then closed it. Thranduil was right. It was impossible to remain dignified every moment. Thranduil heard Celeborn yawn and smiled as he watched him drift into reverie. Thranduil watched his beloved sleep. Celeborn may have hid his past out of love for him, but at least he did it for the love of Thranduil.
~*THE END*~