As I walked back towards camp I tried to think of what I would say to Aragorn. I was still so confused by Haldir's words and my own emotions. The midmorning sun told me that Aragorn would be looking for me and the others would be confused by my absence, but I cared not. Aragorn could wait to see me; he could wait till I could face him and know what to say about the night passed.

I sensed something behind me but refused to look. After Haldir's little trick I had been hearing noises behind me as I walked. Suddenly, strong hands gripped my hips. And hot breath steamed along the nape of my neck, followed by a fierce kiss. I wrenched myself free of the grip and whipped around. My delicate fingers closed around a man's windpipe. Then, I saw who it was.

"Aragorn!" Rage shook my voice but I let go of him. Fear and confusion clouded his eyes. We studied each other for a good long minute. My cheeks still had streaks from the tears I had cried. His neck now had red marks from where I had choked him. What lovers we are, I thought to myself. I took a deep breath and steadied my voice. "Why did you do that?"

"I didn't mean to startle you, Legolas. You know I wouldn't do that to you."

"So, why did you do it, Aragorn?"

"I was just trying to be sporadic, have some fun. Like you were to me last night." He stepped closer to me closing the distance between us. My heart pounded and I could feel my body begin to quake. I didn't understand why I now feared the man I had trusted so much, but I did. I forced myself to look into his eyes, but I only glanced at them and then had to look away.

"I don't understand your anger, Legolas. Please, what have I done and how can I fix it?"

"What was last night to you?" My reply seemed to shock him and he stepped back to consider it.

"Legolas, what happened last night was quick and unplanned. And could easily be mistaken for me just wanting to get some. But, I would never do that. I have wanted you for a long time. My heart needs you. I-"

"Just like it burned for Haldir, Arwen, and who else. It can be said that you love someone. But, if you don't show it then it is nothing."

He looked at me for a long moment; I had hurt him deeply with my words. Aragorn's head hung in shame. I felt bad for the tone I had used with him. But, I was so confused.

"You're right, Legolas. Yet, who has shared you bed?"

"You," I replied quietly. There I had told him that he was the first person that I had ever been with. I looked up at him. His jaw had dropped slightly with shock. My mortal lover was still trying to comprehend how a three thousand-year-old elf could have survived so long, when Sam can strolling up.

"Oh, Strider, there you are. And Legolas, where have you been all morning? Mr. Frodo has been worried about both of you. He asks that when you come back to camp that you till him what's going on. Oh, and by the way . . ." At that moment Sam seemed to realize that Aragorn and I hadn't broken our eye contact with each other.

"And by the way-" Aragorn prompted still holding my gaze.

"Pippin and Merry might need to be instructed on how much lambas bread it takes to fill a normal person. I swear they eat it as if it were regular bread." He paused for a bit and then said, "Well, I best be getting back to Mr. Frodo now."

Once Sam was out of hearing range Aragorn closed the space between us. He gently wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his head against mine. He softly whispered to me, "I was your first?"

I nodded.

"Oh, Legolas. I can understand your anger now. Please forgive me to being so rude?" the mortal said softly in my ear. "And please forgive me for being so rough last night, I would have been gentle to start if I had known."

"I know, and I only ask that you forgive my harsh words." He nodded and then softly kisses my lips. We turned and began to walk back towards camp hand in hand.

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A/N: ok so that was a short chapter, but hey I'm not good at bringing people together. But I hope you liked it. I will be adding more. R&R!