Thank you so much for your reviews. Well I finally got out the second chapter. Sorry that it took me so long but I was in a little bind as how to proceed but thankfully that writers block went away. ::sighs:: Romance! Gotta love it ::grins:: Please enjoy this little bit and review so that I know that your enjoying my tale. The more reviews I get the faster the chapters comes out. For disclaimer see chapter one.
Hidden Treasures
Chapter Two
The journey to her dwellings did not take them long. Her home was a large cottage with four bedrooms and a quaint wooden fence that circled its front. Allia pushed open the gate at the front of her home and walked up the dirt path that lead towards the door to her home. Flowers of yellow, white, and purple surrounded the path and the porch held a large porch swing, which overlooked the front of the yard. It was a warm looking place, filled with hominess and tranquility.
As they entered her home Legolas noticed that the inside was just as nice. For a mortal home there seemed to be a touch of elf design within. Her parents must have known about elfish architecture, he would have wished that he could meet them to know just how they knew so much of his kind.
Turning towards the elf, she watched him as he looked around the main living area of her home, "My parents built this place. Its close enough to the village to be safe within the community when we need supplies and far enough away to give privacy. Up the stairs and to your left are three free rooms that you may choose from, mine is on the far right."
Legolas turned towards her, his eyes locking onto hers as he bowed in thanks, "You are very kind Lady Allia and I appreciate your hospitality."
She blushed, "Its nothing really. Um, I have to… I'll be back shortly." She then left the room, rather horridly, to the amusement of the elf, and made her way towards her own rooms.
Closing the door behind her, she leaned against it taking in a deep calming breath. Well, she attempted to calm herself but that feeling that was constantly making itself known since she had met Legolas would not deter or leave her be in peace. She felt slightly confused. What was this feeling that he ignited within and did she like it?
Pushing herself from the door she made her way to her hope chest in search for a change of clothes. She had worked most of the day and she was in need of a change of clothing. Pulling out a simple pale blue dress Allia walked over to her vanity and ran her brush through her hair until she was satisfied that all of the knots were gone. Peeling off her clothes she quickly changed and then made her way back downstairs towards the kitchen.
To her relief Legolas was nowhere in sight so she concentrated on the task of making dinner. Tying a white apron over her dress she proceeded to paw and work the dough until she had a working crust, she then proceeded to fill it with various herbs and vegetables before getting it ready to cook over the fire that was burning in the large fireplace.
Not soon after Allia had left to her room, Legolas followed her steps and looked to the guest rooms. To his pleasure he found the rest of her home as homey and inviting as the living room. Slipping the bow and quiver from his shoulders he laid them onto the bed that sat just beside the window of the room. Looking out of the window was a nice view of the forest and the road leading to the cottage.
Taking his eyes from the refreshing view he took in the rest of the room. The room was scarcely decorated, holding only the basic of furnishing. At the foot of the bed was a large hope chest and at the far corner was a drawn white drape used to hide the bathtub.
The aroma of something wonderful met his sensitive nose and he moved from the room to investigate. It had been long and tedious months since he had a good home cooked meal.
It would not be long until dinner would be ready and she was glad that she would be having company for dinner. It had been so long since she had sat down to eat dinner with anyone save for herself. She had a few lunches with neighbors throughout the years but they were a nosy lot, always trying to get her to allowing some of the single men to court her. Allia shook her head at the thought, they were nothing but uneducated, rude, self absorbed blokes. Not one of them had ever caught her eye or impressed her in any way, though they did try.
Carefully taking the dinner from the fire she took it to the kitchen table setting it on a center round wooden piece so as not to burn the table. Looking up she almost started at the sight of the elf standing there watching her.
Allia smiled, "Hi, I hope that you like Cwasine."
Legolas eyes brightened, "You know how to cook elfish. I'm impressed!"
She blushed, "My mother taught me, I was only ten at the time but I still remember."
Waiting for Legolas to sit, Allia served him a portion of Cwasine and then prepared some for herself. Taking a bit of her food she looked up and felt her heart literally drop then quickly rise, his blue eyes were watching her with such intensity.
Dropping her gaze, she took a sip of her water before raising her eyes too look up at him, his eyes had yet to leave their focus on her. Smiling she decided to break the silence, he was making her a little nervous, "Legolas, how much longer do you plan to look for land?"
Legolas smiled, his eyes never leaving hers, he felt drawn to her and with each movement she made, made him want her all the more, "I am not sure... The forest surrounding the Lake here, does anyone from your village lay claim to it?"
"No, not that I know of. Are you considering setting up a settlement here then?" she asked a bit surprised.
After taking a sip of his water he answered, "I've been looking at the forest around here for a few days now and it looks just like what I've been searching for." 'Plus I'm interested in one of its inhabitants,' he mentally added.
"Well, we haven't had any problems with Orcs within the forest but then not very many of the community go into the woods. They tend to stick to the road routs that avoid the forest."
Legolas nodded finally breaking his gaze to concentrate on his dinner. Allia was innocently unaware of the thoughts in Legolas mind and he was partially thankful for she may have ended up striking him for some of the bold ideas that came to mind. There was a physical attraction to this beauty but it wasn't just physical, she held a mystery about her and was intelligent and open minded, rare to find among those of man.
Now that he no longer was looking at her she found herself gazing at him. She found him quite handsome, breath takingly so, and he was rather intriguing. Allia felt as if she could trust him and yet the feelings his gaze alone provoked within confused her. She had met many men but none had made her feel this way. She suddenly looked away from him and towards her food as the thought of what it might feel like to run her fingers through his golden hair came to mind.
This was ridiculous! She had just met this elf, he was a total stranger and she found herself craving his presence, his touch. Allia quickly finished her meal and made to clean away the dishes. She had to concentrate on other things; these feelings were frightening to her. She did not like to be so out of control of her own emotions!
Seeing that he was finished, she tried to ignore the fact that he was intently watching her, "Do you wish for seconds?" she was thankful that her voice did not betray her inner struggling.
He noticed that she was trying to avoid eye contact and frowned, instead of answering her question he rose from his seat to approach her. He noticed her stiffen but she did not move away as he circled around the table to stand before her. Slowly he took the dish from her unresisting hands, gently pressing his fingers up underneath her chin.
Waiting for her eyes to meet, his he smiled when her green eyes finally looked up into his blue ones, "Do you fear me sweet Lady?"
Allia was trembling slightly, the intensity of his gaze and the feel of his touch maddening and at the same time frightening, "No."
"But you tremble so at my touch," he countered.
She swallowed nervously but found herself answering truthfully, for she felt that she could not lie to this elf. Softly she answered, "I fear what you are making me feel."
His lips curved into a warm smile his eyes softening at her words, her innocence. Thumb lightly caressing the side of her cheek he softly asked, "And what is it that you feel Allia?"
The way he said her name and the feel of his touch made her weak in the knees but she managed to remain standing. Looking downward she answered, "Confused, my heart races when you are near and I…"
Legolas leaned forwards; his lips touching hers softly in a gentle and sweet kiss. She swiftly took in a breath not sure how to react but liking the sensation. Her lips tingled from the light kiss and she looked up into his eyes and found herself lost within ocean pools.
Smiling his eyes locked with hers, "As you make mine race. Do not fear what you feel, melamin my love"
Stepping back from her he looked to her with longing but knew not to rush things with this beauty that stood before him. Her cheeks were flushed, her breast shakily rising with each breath that she took. It took all of his will power not to pull her into his arms and ravish her without mercy but he prevailed and instead said, "Good night melamin, dinner was exquisite as is the company. Till tomorrow…" and then he was gone.
Allia stood there transfixed to her spot for a long moment after his departure until finally she reached up her hand touching her lips with her fingers. It was as if she could still feel those soft warm lips of his pressed against hers. It was longer still until she blinked out of her bewildered and awed state to concentrate on cleaning for dinner. If one were watching her while she cleaned they would notice the small smile that played across her lips.
