This is my second to last chapter now people. Only one more to go so I hope you enjoy this as you have enjoyed the others...
A confession
It had been a few days now since Novavar had told Legolas how she felt and she had begun to feel better. She was glad it was now out in the open and although she still felt the same about Legolas she was glad that he now knew.
Novavar had been taking care of Legolas, as he wasn't yet strong enough to get out of bed. He was also under strict orders from Elrond to rest and under no circumstances was he to leave the comfort of his bed.
Novavar had been bringing him food and drink and had also been spending as much time as possible there so as Legolas wouldn't become bored.
Legolas had actually been enjoying Novavar's company and he felt lonely when she wasn't there.
Aragorn had been sat with Legolas for most of the afternoon, as Novavar was busy. Legolas had been very quite and Aragorn couldn't really get much out of. He could tell that Legolas' mind was elsewhere. Aragorn was sat watching the Prince, who was staring out of the window, when Legolas spoke.
"Aragorn?" He said, turning to look at him. "What would you have done if Novavar had told you what she told me?" The question took Aragorn by surprise. He thought Legolas had pushed this to the back of his mind.
"I do not know." Aragorn replied. "What is troubling you Legolas?"
"Nothing." Legolas said, turning his gaze back to the clouds.
"You do not have to tell me if you feel that is what you want." Aragorn added. "I will not push you to talk but if you want to, I will listen." There was silence.
"I think I feel something for Novavar." The statement came suddenly and unexpected. Aragorn hadn't expected this to be the thing that was troubling Legolas. He took a few moments to think about what Legolas had said before he replied.
"Have you told her?" He said at last. "And have you thought about this Legolas? You are very week and what she told you the other day might still be troubling you."
"I have done nothing but think about this." Came Legolas answer. "I don't know what made me feel how I do but it has nothing to do with what she said the other day. I have been watching her these past few days. She has taken great care of me and I can see the love she holds in her heart. She is very beautiful and an amazing elf. I do not know why I never saw her as more than a friend before. She gives me a wonderful feeling when she is here and I know how I feel for her."
"I wasn't suggesting that you did not know..." Aragorn began but Legolas interrupted.
"I know, but I really think that I am in love with Novavar and feel so guilty that I did not know about this before. I suppose she was just quicker to realise it than I was but how can I tell her now? After I upset her the other day she's not going to want to talk about anything like that with me ever again."
"I'm sure that if you sat her down and talked to her she would understand." Aragorn told Legolas, "It may be hard for her to understand what you are telling her as it took a lot for her to talk to you the other day but if you want to tell her how you feel then you have to be as brave as she was."
"I suppose you are right." Legolas sighed. "I know I need to talk to her but I do not know how."
"You will be fine." Aragorn reassured him. "Novavar said she would be here later with your supper. Talk to her then."
"I will." Legolas smiled. "Thank you Aragorn. You and Novavar have been great friends to me during these last few weeks."
"There is no need to thank me Legolas." Aragorn said smiling. "I know you would do the same. I am sorry but I am afraid I will have to leave you now. Will you be all right on your own for a while?"
"Yes I am fine." Legolas insisted. Aragorn left knowing that it wouldn't be long before Novavar was there and he would stay away for a while to give them chance to talk. He had never guessed how Legolas was feeling.
It wasn't long before Novavar arrived at Legolas' room with a beautiful looking meal for him. Yet she knew he would never eat it all. She walked in carrying the food and placed it onto a small table beside his bed. She smiled at him and after making small talk for several minutes she sat him up making sure he was comfortable on his pillows. Legolas was still very weak and his hands shook quite badly so Novavar helped him with his food. He had eaten a small amount when he told Novavar that he didn't want anymore. She was surprised as he had only eaten half of what he usually ate and she asked him if he was feeling all right.
"Yes I am fine." Came Legolas firm but not convincing reply. "I need to talk to you though Novavar." He added after several minutes.
"What about?" Novavar asked placing the plate of food down on the table.
Legolas told Novavar how he had been feeling these past few days and she listened intently. He told her everything and watched her face for any sign of how she was feeling at his news. She gave nothing away. After Legolas had finished saying how much he loved her and was very sorry for upsetting her the other days, he stopped and waited for Novavar's reaction. It was silent.
Eventually Novavar broke the silence. "Legolas?" She asked looking deep into his eyes. "Are you just saying this because you feel sorry for me?"
Legolas looked shocked. "No!" He protested. " I would never do that you know that." He sat up and placed a shaky hand on Novavar's cheek. "I love you Novavar. I know I said that my love went no further than friendship for you the other day but I have been watching you and you are the most beautiful person I have ever seen. I understand if you are angry with me but I am truly sorry. I now realise that I said was wrong before."
Novavar placed her hand over Legolas'. A single tear ran down her cheek and onto his wrist. "I love you Legolas and no matter how much you upset me nothing would ever change that."
I apologise once more for the Mary-sue type stuff in this chapter but I can assure you that it won't turn out ...well...like a typical Mary-sue. That's all I can say without giving away the story too much. Only more chapter to go so please let me know what you think.
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PS. The next chapter will be up Thursday (the day before I go on holiday woohoo).
