Love is in the air :)
Hello! :)
Terribly sorry for the wait!
Im so glad you guys enjoyed the previous chapter ;) Melros is officially... canon in the non-canon world? xD
Another bomb is dropped on this one xD
Please enjoy 3
The next morning was colder than the previous one. The rolling cold could be felt inside where it shouldn't have sneaked in.
Melori splashed some water to her face in her washroom as she thought of what had happened a few hours before. Sleep did not come to her at all, as it had failed to do so many nights before as well.
She sighed as she crossed the room to her bed where her dress laid. She could still feel Alros' lips against her own and she closed her eyes as the memory of his soft caresses made her skin tingle once again. His hands at her waist had left an imprint on her.
Melori was determined to tell him the words he wanted to hear… he deserved to hear them in her voice.
She stepped into her dress and moved her attention to her hair. A few usual braids later she strapped in her boots.
"I need some tea" she sighed as she yawned. She could go days without sleep yet lately so many emotions and occurrences had finally made her exhausted. But of course when sleep was most needed it did not come.
She stared at her door for many seconds as she could feel the courage slipping away. Why couldn't she say she loved him when she knew it she did? Was it fear? Was it something else entirely?
"It's love Melori" she whispered to herself. "Let it happen"
Let it happen… those words repeated in her mind as she opened her door. She was about to take a step forward when she looked down at the floor and a smile took upon her lips.
There in front of her door was a single silver tray with a small cup of steaming tea, a withering rose, and a note. Alros knew she woke up early... well if she had slept.
She crouched down and her long and thin fingers picked up the note…
His graceful handwriting was scribbled across the paper which she traced with her fingertip.
"Good morning beautiful. This is me not letting you forget what happened" she read out loud sensing his wit in every word. She brought the paper close to her chest as she smiled. As if she could ever forget the taste of his lips.
Her heart was racing away as she grabbed the tray and took it back inside. Her fingers caressed the withering rose as she smelled the delicious aroma of the tea.
His tea was always the best.
"Come on you need to wash up" Verya ordered lighting up some candles as Legolas blinked a couple of times.
"I was sleeping, and I thought you were still angry"
Verya sighed as she sat at the edge of his bed and removed the bandage around his torso. She knew he had not slept.
"You can't sleep without the herbal tea, so a warm bath will do you good. And it doesn't matter what I think or say, if you want to leave, leave" she hissed yet she was trying to pretend she didn't care.
Legolas closed his eyes as the pain at his ribs still bothered him. Verya was about to walk away when he grabbed her wrist.
"I care about about what you have to say" he whispered looking up at her. His blue eyes were striking and they gazed into her hazel ones.
"I know that, and I will never thank you enough for that day"
Legolas smiled as he moved his feet over to the edge of the bed.
"You proved yourself to be an outstanding healer, my input was only a slight push for them to see that"
"Having the Prince of Mirkwood vouching for my chance to speak was really helpful… and everyone was jealous"
They both chuckled as Verya helped Legolas up to his feet. It was as if the room could not stopped spinning around but Verya's touch helped his body calm down something that made him fall silent.
"You and Tauriel made me come as far as I am now" she objected as the atmosphere filled with seriousness.
"Your knowledge and commitment is what made you what you are today, it was all you" he argued as he shook his head. "It was no one else"
"Pain making you act nice?" she teased as Legolas took deep breath as the pain worsened.
"You're funny" he said in a roll of his eyes but he could not deny that having her close was strangely satisfying. Had he always been blind?
"Prince Legolas a warm bath down at the springs will do you good" she insisted mistaking his odd look for discontent.
"Alright, I just hate feeling dependant" he sighed as they went out the door yet his arm that was around her tightened. Verya felt the warm spark that was swimming inside of her but she tried to focus on her steps. Trying to keep her heartbeat at a normal pace was becoming a challenge.
The hallway was desolate and quiet as they slowly walked.
"You should get someone to help you" he mumbled as she shook her head.
"I'm alright" she whispered.
They looked at each other silently. His blue eyes striking as ever.
"Thank you Verya" he said as she grinned looking ahead.
"Don't mention it"
"No, Verya, thank you" he repeated as she swallowed at the way his eyes were looking at her.
"You are the only one around here who doesn't… look at me as a monster"
They were now going down some stairs and she tightened her arm around him.
"Stop divulging in self pity your highness" she teased with a serious spark in her eyes.
"Shouldn't you summon a male healer for this duty?" he asked as they made their way down the stairs and down the long hallway.
"I will leave you inside the pool, you can wash up yourself, and then I will send Orist to fetch you and help you up to your chamber"
Legolas gave her a nod as they once again arrived to another set of stairs… the last one.
"Its so warm in here" he contently sighed as Verya's lips pulled into a smile.
"Perfect for your healing bones and muscles and perfect for the cold" she informed.
Before Legolas could think of his next words they casually blurted out. "Why don't you join me?"
Verya abruptly stopped their descent he felt like he would go tumbling forward. He cleared his throat and his mind as he thought of why he had said that. She lifted a surprised and almost teasing brow.
"Perhaps my head isn't healed yet" he joked trying to lighten the awkward and silent atmosphere. Verya lightly chuckled, getting the message to lighten the air around them.
"You don't have any head injuries Legolas" she said as she rolled her eyes.
He lifted a brow. "Are you sure? The dwarven prince punched harder than I anticipated"
They have gotten to the bottom of the stairs and Verya released her hold on him.
"Serves you right to meet his fury" she seriously teased as she walked ahead and he was left there taking small steps, as fast as his bruised torso allowed him.
The large cavern was lighted by many torches and the large pool in front of him seemed to be calling his name to its warm waters.
"Never knew his fury could break bones" he gasped as he followed her. His hand clutched at his right side. His eyes focused away from the almost disappearing pain.
Verya's sleek black hair fell in waves down her back… and Legolas narrowed his eyes… her hair suddenly looked so soft. He was so lost in her hair he didnt even realize when she turned to him.
"Legolas" she called for the second time.
"Are you feeling dizzy again?" she asked as she came toward him and touched his forehead. His eyes were dazed over as they looked at her. Without much thought she moved a stray strand of his white hair behind his ear. There it was again… that warm feeling.
"Do you want some tea?" she asked breaking the silence.
He blinked a few times and shook his head. "No, I just got dizzy for a few seconds"
He walked around her as her outstretched open hand closed…. she looked ahead with confusion in her eyes.
She heard the slight splashing of water and she turned.
"Let me help you" she proposed as she shook his head once again with underlying determination.
"I'm alright Verya, thank you, 15 minutes and send Orist for me"
Verya lifted a brow at the tone of his voice… it was too serious. It was not a lighthearted tone shared between longtime friends.
She saw him struggle as he reached for the basket at the right of him that contained soap.
Verya walked to it and handed it to his outstretched hand. Their hands made full contact something that shook them to their core. It was like nothing neither had felt before.
They did not look to each other as she stared at her hand and he stared at his. Suddenly the air was not awkward, but it was… stagnant as if it had stopped flowing as it witnessed the scene.
"I have other matters to attend to" she whispered not looking at his eyes. She walked away as fast as she could and broke into a run when she knew he couldn't hear her footsteps.
Yet he couldn't hear anything as every sound around him was on mute… his eyes didn't leave his hand where it seemed as if it had been burned by hers.
That could be something dreadful… or something wonderful and confusing.
"Good morning my prince" Tauriel whispered to Kili. He was stirring awake suddenly aware that she had been awake.
He opened his eyes and blinked to get used to the light coming from the fireplace. His eyes finally focused and settled on her beautiful face. Kili chuckled as he rose from the bed.
"You are eating cookies?" he asked as she bit into one in her hand. She bit her lip as she nodded.
"This was the last one" she teased, finishing the cookie as he rolled his eyes.
"Verya brought them to me"
"And of course you thought, well why don't I eat them before he wakes up?"
Tauriel's laugh rang throughout the room as he brought her to him. Her nightgown slid up her thighs as she straddled him. She was so warm and the aroma of chocolate lingered around her.
"You are so mean, didn't leave me a cookie" he whispered as she cuddled against his body.
She gave him a dazed nod as she stared at his lips. They were calling her and she answered.
Their tongues met with heat and passion. The taste of chocolate invaded his senses and much more the feel of her body underneath his hands. Her nightgown was thin and fluid so her curves were taunting him. His hands started to slide the thin material upwards making her breath momentarily stop. His fingers caressed her waist as they continued to climb.
"I will save you one next time" she promised, wrapping her arms around his neck as their noses touched.
"Just one?" he asked as a knock and a voice at their door interrupted their playful conversation and alluring intentions.
"Its Verya" the voice called.
"Come in" Tauriel said as she climbed down from Kili's lap something that she didn't want to do. He gave her a wink and pressed a kiss to her forehead.
"Goodmorning Verya" he called as Verya went over to his side of the bed.
"Goodmorning" she answered to the both of them with normal, warm smile. Tauriel furrowed a brow as she looked at the healer… something was different about her eyes.
"Are you alright?" Tauriel asked as Verya checked Kili's healing cut at his temple.
She nodded quickly… too quickly.
Tauriel knew something was not right with her.
"Well Kili you are healing well, this cut is closed, how is your shoulder?"
Kili unaware of the change in Verya, that Tauriel could feel, gave her a nod and a smile. "Much better, and the pain at my foot is also gone, I feel like you can discharge me from being your patient and prisoner"
Verya gave him a small smile and turned to Tauriel, which had been a great mistake because that's all Tauriel needed to confirm something was wrong.
"Your hand is healed as well, you can go to your chamber" Verya informed as she unwrapped the tight gauze at Kili's shoulder. "A warm bath would be perfect for the two of you"
Kili lit up as he threw his feet over the edge… he felt free!
Tauriel on the other hand still looked at Verya with careful eyes. Verya gave her a dismissive smile as she walked over to the table where she busied herself by putting herbs away into jars.
"Why don't you go to your brother? I will catch up with you" Tauriel proposed as Kili looked at her with confusion. Her eyes told him something he didn't understand but he did as he looked at Verya.
He gave Tauriel a silent nod and walked around the bed and hugged her. They shared one last kiss and he stooped down to her stomach and pressed soft kisses to her nightgown. Tauriel chuckled as always. It was the most adorable image her eyes could ever witness.
He stood up and walked to the door.
"Thank you Verya" he said as he gave Tauriel a small smile.
Verya could feel their hesitance of being apart. Tauriel's was much more subtle yet her eyes took few seconds to leave the closed door.
Then her eyes turned towards her and Verya could feel her heartbeat picking up the pace.
"What's wrong?" Tauriel asked, her tone soft.
Verya shook her head but still did not turn to her as Tauriel approached her slowly.
"You can tell me anything darling" Tauriel whispered caressing her shoulder. Verya was tense and Tauriel could feel it.
There was something so different in Verya's eyes that Tauriel could not name.
"Verya…." Tauriel murmured as she gave her a small smile… "Who is he?"
Verya's eyes shot towards her as she furrowed her brow and immediately took a step back. Tauriel's smile left as soon as Verya looked at her.
"What?" she asked her voice quivering now away from her control. Verya shook her head as she walked around her yet Tauriel's arm was fast to grab her wrist.
"You don't have to be afraid" Tauriel soothed. "I can help you, it's something that is obviously bothering you, tell me have you been in love with him long?"
Verya tried to tear her wrist from Tauriel's hold so hard that she yanked Tauriel forward. Yet Tauriel's strong grip could not be fazed until she let her hand go.
"I'm sorry" Verya said as Tauriel's hands fell to her sides. "I can't... "
And with that she walked out… leaving Tauriel in the room contemplating her next action. She couldn't leave a friend alone in a time of distress so she grabbed her robe, threw it on and ran after her. Her head became slightly dizzy yet she caught up to Verya.
"I'm trying to help you" Tauriel cried as Verya walked into her chamber yet before she could lock the door Tauriel went inside.
"I can't stand seeing you so upset" she argued. Verya closed her eyes as she shook her head…. how did Tauriel know? She herself wasn't even sure.
"I'm sorry Tauriel, but please leave me alone" Verya whispered as a tear fell down her cheek. She was even more surprised than Tauriel to feel it run down her skin.
Tauriel took a deep breath. "Why are your feelings wrong? Why does it scare you?"
Verya was taller than Tauriel yet she suddenly looked smaller.
"I'm confused" she whispered as Tauriel finally took a step closer to her and embraced her.
Verya was always strong but she felt herself melt into Tauriel's arms. No wonder Kili and Melori liked hugging her.
"You don't need to tell me who, but at least answer me, how long?"
"I knew something was there… something deep inside of me, yet suddenly it's getting stronger" she gasped. How could she be in love with…. she couldn't even say his name in her mind. All of the sudden it became clear… she was going insane. Yet touches did not lie, and when their hands had touched she had felt as if something burned through her.
"He loves you as well?"
"How do I even know it's love Tauriel, we have both known each other for a long time and even know the feeling was there…. love wasn't involved?" she asked setting her head down on her shoulder.
"Verya, you just know it's love, and perhaps your love took time to grow. Friends can turn into much more" Tauriel whispered with a smile…
"How do I know he… feels the same?"
"Thats where it gets complicated, but I believe you know"
"Both of you may not be aware of the love that hovers over you, but I'm guessing today it made itself known?"
Verya gave her a nod as she lifted her head from Tauriel's shoulder.
"Respect and friendship have always been there, but now… It's going to get too complicated"
"Love is simple if you make it simple"
"Thats what I told him…" Verya heard herself say. Tauriel furrowed a brow as she looked at her eyes.
"Who is he?" Tauriel asked with a smile as Verya felt her cheeks blush.
The blush at her cheeks told Tauriel she was feeling much better.
Yet Verya shook her head. "Forgive me Tauriel, but it's best if I keep that to myself for now, it's all too confusing"
Tauriel shrugged her shoulders as she caressed her cheek. "Don't fret, I understand"
"Thank you" Verya said in a toothy smile. "Thank you for being here"
"Now…" Tauriel began with a breath. "I need to go.. Kili and I need to talk to Legolas, perhaps you can talk with your sister?"
Verya involuntarily swallowed at the mention of Legolas' name yet she smiled as to not give much away.
"Elain is dealing with Anira, but I do want to talk to her. Yes, please go, I will be fine. I will sent Legolas to your chamber shortly" she assured as she looked to the floor and then looked at Tauriel once again. "Just know… he wants to apologize"
Tauriel sighed as she walked to the door. "Too much that he has said and done that has been hurtful, but I will hear what he has to say"
"And that's all he's asking for"
Tauriel gave her a long look as she opened the door.
"Wait" she called. "Did anything happen when you touched Kili's hand for the first time?"
Tauriel furrowed her brow at the random question but she nodded. "It was like a burning sensation, as if something electrocuted me. Time stopped when we first looked at each other…"
She was seemingly lost in the memory as Verya was lost in her own mind.
"When did you know you were in love with him?" Verya then asked.
Tauriel's lips formed a lovely smile. "When I constantly told myself it wasn't love"
She exited the room and Verya was left there deep in thought.
"But this can't be love" she whispered yet she knew she was lying to herself. Who wasn't infatuated with Legolas? Even when she told herself she was acting like a foolish young maid, she knew that what she felt was beginning to turn into something much more serious. Legolas wasn't in love with Tauriel but that didn't mean he had stopped trying to be.
She looked at her hand where earlier she had felt as if something scorching hot had burned her…. yet the most bizarre concept was that there wasn't pain but something else… and much stranger he had felt it as well.
"Tauriel!" Melori called as Tauriel strolled down the staircase. Melori embraced her as Tauriel smiled at the warmth of her hug.
"Good morning" Tauriel whispered against her shoulder and even then she had to stand tall to reach.
Melori caressed her cheek as her hand moved to grab a few strings of Tauriel's hair.
Tauriel smiled as she looked at her eyes.
"You look so happy" she pointed out with narrowed but playful eyes.
"I'm always happy when I see you my dear" Melori responded with a smile that had a lot to say.
Tauriel lifted a brow. "There is so much love flying in the air"
They both chuckled as Tauriel covered her mouth with her hands. "What happened between the two of you?"
Melori looked to the floor as Tauriel's bit her lip as she couldn't help the wide smile that took upon her face.
"It was a bizarre moment... yet it was magical" Melori whispered with a smile yet Tauriel could see the profound emotion in her eyes.
"I'm really happy to see that look in your eyes" Tauriel avowed as Melori contently sighed and then Tauriel gave her a knowing look that made her cheeks heat up.
"We shall speak of this later but for now you and Kili need to talk to Legolas, you all need to leave before the snow becomes deeper"
"You are coming with us?" Tauriel asked her voice almost pleading. "I havent seen you in a while and… I need you"
Tauriel's voice became a whisper.
"You are going to tell him at Erebor?" Melori asked as Tauriel gave her a small nod.
"Its going to be alright Tauriel, you are putting too much stress on yourself"
"I want you to be there… I know thats selfish but I would love to have you there"
Melori grabbed her chin and lifted her face so that their eyes would meet. "Wanting me there is not selfish, I would love to be there for you and visiting the mysterious Erebor would be a great bonus"
Tauriel's smile returned masking her fears. "Thank you"
"Now go, I will ask Thorin if we could be his guests and you need to talk with Legolas"
Tauriel hesitantly turned around and made her way to find Kili. She wanted to get the impending talk with Legolas over and done with.
"That must be Tauriel" Kili said as Tauriel walked into Fili's chamber. She had changed into her normal clothes and her hair was braided as usual.
"Hey Freckles" Kili greeted as he took her in his arms. It was as if they had been separated for more that a few minutes.
"I know, it feels strange being away from you too" she whispered, reading Kili's expression.
"I guess my eyes are accustomed to seeing your beauty every second" he teased nuzzling her cheek with his nose.
Fili cleared his throat as they continued to get lost in each other.
"Every time you two do that I feel like I should leave the room" Fili mumbled with a groan. Kili and Tauriel chuckled as their lips separated.
"Brother you need to be taking notes" Kili teased as Fili narrowed his eyes.
"Why?" he asked.
Tauriel crossed her arms as she grinned. "We all know why"
Fili's cheeks felt as if they were on fire as her name wandered into his mind.
"You two need to talk to the elf prince so we can leave" Fili interrupted.
Kili shook his head as he came to sit by his brother's side on the bed.
"We can talk about her anyday, I'm here to listen" Kili assured with strange seriousness. Fili was waiting for the teasing… "Because you need to make a move brother, I'm pretty sure she's going to lose her patience soon"
Fili faked an amused laugh and furrowed his brow. "Maybe we all should be you and make a move right away?"
Both Tauriel and Fili laughed at Kili's narrowed eyes.
"I could have anything down my trousers" Fili mimicked as Tauriel lost it. Her laugh rang throughout the room and Fili was in tears.
"So funny, I am laughing so hard inside right now" Kili teased looking at Tauriel with a surprised expression. She was still chuckling.
She cleared her throat as Kili rose from the bed. The room sombered down to a more serious atmosphere.
"Let's get it over with" he sighed.
"Good luck" Fili mumbled with a little wave as he grabbed his satchel and walked into his washroom.
"It was something" Tauriel whispered quite provocatively as Kili gave her a wink.
They waited in their chamber for at least an hour. Tauriel was being patient as Kili was obviously the one who was not.
"Making us wait is not a good impression, taking a few points for that" he grumbled as he cleaned his sword.
He seemed to be in a grumpy mood as he was grumbling under his breath. Tauriel was seating at the bed with her back against the headboard. She was trying to read a book yet the uncertainty of the conversation they would soon have with Legolas made her anxious.
Tauriel then rolled her eyes as Kili moved to clean his bow next. It was as if he was handling a child by the way he carefully laid it at his lap.
"Have you ever held a baby?" Tauriel suddenly asked and he had to admit her random question made him take a few seconds to answer.
"I have… but not for a while… why?" he asked as a small smile crossed his lips. "You think I need some practice?
Tauriel chuckled at his hurt expression. "You can practice holding a baby by handling you bow in your arms because that's exactly what you are doing"
Kili looked down at his bow and didn't even realize how carefully he always handled it.
"Then I guess I will be an expert" Kili shrugged as he rose from the chair and crossed the room to come to her side. He pressed kisses all over her stomach as he cooed making Tauriel giggle with delight.
"I can't wait to hold you two" he lovingly whispered. His hands grasped Tauriel's waist as he nuzzled her stomach.
"I am sure they won't ever want to be out of your arms" Tauriel murmured as her hands played with his hair.
"They are both boys" Kili announced with a huge smile at his lips. She rose a brow at his confident tone.
"You sound so confident my love"
"Boys are more abundant among dwarves Freckles" he claimed with his lips still pressed on her lower abdomen.
She smiled happily at the genuine excitement in his eyes yet she knew he could be wrong.
"But they are also elven my love" she reminded caressing his ear.
"So that means I can also have little princesses in my arms" he whispered coming to her and kissing her lips.
"Or one of each.. a prince and a princess" Tauriel murmured against his lips that began to form a smile.
"Whatever they are, I can't wait to hold our little miracles"
He showered her face with kisses leaving her chuckling and giggling, so different from the deadly and skilled warrior that she was.
"Talking about our little miracles… you know what sounds.."
Yet at that moment voices could be heard outside.
"Legolas" she affirmed.
Kili rose from the bed and made his way to the door. Tauriel sighed as his eyes had become dark and the warm shade she loved so much was almost gone.
"The cookies will have to wait" he stated making her smile despite the tension already building up. Of course he knew she was going to mention the cookies.
:)
I really do hope that bomb (Legolas and Verya's ordeal) wasn't too... unexpected? xD
But first... awww Melros *-* Alros wasn't even in the scene and it was so sweet! Kiliel has cookies, and apparently Melros has tea xD
And then Legolas and Verya... anyone thought of a ship name for them yet? They will become cuter and my fluff 'expertise' xD will be more abundant... We shall see how that progresses... any ideas/concerns?
So we have Kili and Tauriel, both in love and both say it all the time, and then Melori and Alros where only one of them is a bit hesitant into saying 'the words' and then we have Legolas and Verya where they are both a bit... this can't be happening sorta of feelings...
So interesting relationships xD
But our ultimate cuties... talking about the babies and cookies.. so much fluff before tension ahh yessss 3 *-*
Anyone want to voice in their opinion of what you would like the babies to be?
And I did cut this chapter a bit shorter than I anticipated... and a particular scene you all are waiting for might change settings... Im not sure yet :)
See you all next update! :)
