Wow! Thanks heaps to everyone who reviewed! I realise that Aragorn didn't know Arwen until the day he found out who he was, but like I said last chapter, this story is meant to be slightly AU and I need Aragorn and Arwen to already have known each other.
Things start to heat up between Aragorn and Legolas in this chapter and it will contain slash.
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Legolas walked slowly around his room, trying to get his mind to focus on anything other than Lord Elrond's foster son.
To put it simply, Estel captivated him. Everything about him had Legolas amazed. From the way that he held himself to the fact that he seemed to have no idea how beautiful he was.
What was disturbing Legolas the most was his growing attraction to him. The human captivated him in a way no other ever had. There was something strange and mysterious about Estel, it captivated Legolas and he was having to fight from running straight to him.
He stopped by the garden door, staring out into the growing darkness before quietly sliding it open and stepping out into the cool night air.
It was raining faintly and Legolas revelled in the feel of it against his skin. Deciding to explore the small garden he made his way slowly around the edge, enjoying the feel of the soft grass underfoot and gazing happily at the surrounding plants.
He tilted his head up to the sky, and stuck his tongue out, catching raindrops.
He stumbled over something alarmingly solid and fell down on top of it.
Ow.' Came a muffled voice from beneath him. Legolas looked down, straight into the startled eyes of Estel.
They both tried to get up at the same time, only succeeding in becoming increasingly more tangled. Estel was still lying on the ground, but Legolas now had his legs tangled with Estel's and one arm under his body. Their faces were so close that their noses touched, and Legolas realised with a start that all he would have to do would be to lean his head in just a little further and they would be kissing. Just a little further...it was taking all of his self-control not to do just that, and Legolas strongly doubted that it would last if they stayed in the same compromising position much longer.
Estel chose that moment to breathe out, and the warm air felt like a caress on Legolas' face.
Before he could stop himself, before he even really knew what he was doing, he leant down and captured the startled man's lips with his own.
The kiss started off simple and sweet, yet progressed to a level that was filled with barely controlled passion. Legolas could feel it sweeping through his blood and he lost himself in the moment of uncontrolled bliss.
He felt Estel's tongue flicker across his lips and responded by opening his mouth, allowing it entrance.
Gradually awareness began to seep back into Legolas, and with it came the realisation of what he was doing and who he was doing it with.
He untangled himself from Estel, much faster than when they had both been trying. Jumping up in one fluid motion, he looked down at the man lying at his feet, before racing back to the relative haven of his room.
Once more he paced it, restless, and brooding on the events that had just occurred.
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Aragorn decided that coming out to the garden had been a bad idea. He should have realised that Legolas might come out. His room did open out onto the garden as well.
Now he was presented with more puzzles and problems. He still hadn't figured out what to do about Arwen and now added to that Legolas had kissed him. And he had kissed Legolas back. And enjoyed it.
He rubbed his temples wearily, feeling the onslaught of a headache approaching.
He knew what he wanted to do. But he also knew that what he wanted to do wasn't necessarily what he needed to do.
What he wanted to do was curl up in a little ball and just lie there and wait until everything went away. What he needed to do was talk to Legolas, and also to Arwen. Both options seemed equally unappealing.
He slowly got to his feet and made his way inside, pausing to look through the door to Legolas' room. The elf appeared to be pacing and Aragorn had to smile at that. At least he wasn't the only one who appeared to be having trouble thinking.
He found Arwen's note where he had left it beside his bed and quickly scrawled a reply on the back, telling her that he would not be able to come tonight, he had other business to attend to. To his mind the note sounded too formal, but he shrugged it off and leaving his room he quickly found an elf who was willing to deliver it.
That left only Legolas.
Aragorn chewed on his lip thoughtfully, should he approach Legolas, or wait to see if Legolas would approach him. He decided on the former and slowly made his way to stand at the door to Legolas' room.
He raised his hand to knock, then let it fall again, unsure. He kissed you, not the other way round. Aragorn reminded himself. He had barely managed to raise his hand again when the door swung open and Legolas grabbed his wrist.
Estel, I was just about to visit you.' the elf told Aragorn as he pulled the startled human inside. Now you have given me the opportunity to be lazy.'
Aragorn was startled at how nonchalant the elf was acting. Perhaps, he reasoned, the kiss had meant nothing to him.
That thought didn't encourage Aragorn. He'd liked the kiss.
Legolas sat down on his bed, face emotionless, blue eyes unreadable. Aragorn sat down next to him, making sure to leave a fair sized gap between them.
Aragorn turned stared at the wall opposite the bed, absently picking at the covers, unaware that Legolas was doing the same.
The silence stretched out between them, neither elf or man wanting to be the first to speak.
Finally Legolas coughed nervously. Are-are you sure that there is nothing between you and Arwen?'
Aragorn stared at him blankly. He had already answered that question, why was the elf asking him again. No, there is nothing.'
Well-' Legolas said. Are you involved with someone else?'
There is no one else here who would have me.' Aragorn replied. I am but a human. Nothing special.'
Legolas cocked his head to the side and stared at Aragorn, before reaching up and laying his hand on his cheek.
Nothing special?' he said, looking sincerely into Aragorn's eyes. You do not know your own worth Estel. You are beautiful.'
Aragorn brought his own hand up to cover the elf's. Legolas, I-'
Can I kiss you?' Legolas interrupted.
Aragorn stared at him blankly. What?'
Can I kiss you?' Legolas repeated patiently.
Aragorn felt his breath catch in his throat and nodded, not trusting himself to speak. He closed his eyes as Legolas brought his lips to Aragorn's, lightly brushing his tongue across them before pulling away.
Aragorn caressed Legolas' face with his hand, staring into the blonde elf's eyes. I don't know what to say.'
Legolas pulled Aragorn closer. Then don't say anything.' he replied and kissed him again.
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Okay, I'm getting the feeling that that was pretty crap. Oh well, be nice and review!
