Boromir and Kyra laid by the river tangled in each other's arms. She sighed peacefully and smiled as he kissed the top of her head. He smiled as he held her close. He was so happy. He couldn't believe Kyra was someone who he could love and be loved in return.

"Boromir", Kyra softly said.

"Yes?" he answered.

She raised her hand and gently ran it across his face. Kyra ran her finger as she traced his lips. Boromir smiled as he touched her lips with his thumb.

"Kiss me", she said.

Boromir smiled as he sat up.

"Come here, then."

Kyra smiled as she sat up. She wrapped her arms around his shoulder as he placed his hands on her face. He pulled her close and kissed her soft and deep. Boromir's hands lowered from her face, down her body, feeling every curve. A soft moan left Kyra's lips as his lips went to her neck.

"I love you, Boromir", she said.

"I love you too."

Kyra let her fingers interlock behind Boromir's neck as she pulled him down on top of her. He kissed her as he wrapped his arms around her.


Boromir kissed Kyra as he stood at the gate to the top level.

"I'll be here tonight", he said. "Same time."

"I'll be waiting for you", she said.

He kissed her cheek before turning away. He walked inside with a smile on his face. Boromir opened the door to his chambers and froze when he saw Denethor waiting for him.

"Father!"

"Where were you last night?" Denethor asked.

"What are you talking about?" Boromir asked.

"Don't lie to me! I it myself! You were not in your room last night! Where were you?"

"Father, calm yourself. I couldn't sleep last night so I went for a walk through the city."

"Why are you returning just now?" he asked. "You could not have been walking all night!"

"I took my horse and went to Osgiliath", Boromir calmly said. "Father, you've kept me locked up here for all my life. I wanted to get out and explore. Gondor is my home, I deserve to know it."

"You are my son", Denethor said. "You are destined to be a steward. You have no business exploring Gondor. Your life is here in Minas Tirith. I will take my leave now. I expect to see both you and your brother at breakfast."

Denethor patted Boromir's shoulder before leaving. Boromir sighed as he collapsed in bed. He sat up as he heard a knock on the door.

"Enter", he said.

Faramir opened the door looking in.

"Brother, you're back", he sighed.

"Are you alright, Faramir?"

Boromir watched his brother push the hair away from his face showing a bruise on his cheek. He gasped as he stood and looked at it.

"Father hit me when he found out you were gone", Faramir said. "Brother, I know you love Kyra, but I think this romance should end. Father will find out soon. I promise I will not tell him, but who knows what he will do if he sees you gone again."

Boromir looked out the window to see Kyra doing her morning chores.

"I do not know if I can let our romance end", he said. "I love her."