Chapter 10

By Crystal

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"Is that love, Legolas?  Tell me if that's what love is.  I have no experience in it, at least I think I don't."  I said, pulling away my hand and looked down, blushing.

He cleared his throat a bit and I looked at him from the corner of my eyes, seeing that he was looking elsewhere.  I sighed, of course...  How would an elf love me anyways?  I'm not even positive if it's love...  For all I know, it could be another crush, like Legolas said...  

"I do not know what love is, Jessica..."  He replied, as if he was hesitating.  I felt my throat tighten in fear.  Even then when my last boyfriend dumped me, I had not felt so scared.  "But perhaps I am willing to see if this is love."  This time, it was he who took my hand and pressed it to his heart.  I could feel a smile come to my face as I felt the heart beating just as fast as mine.

I opened my mouth when I heard someone clear their throats from behind us.  We turned around, just to meet the gaze of Haldir.  I heard Legolas mutter something under his breath along the lines of 'I cannot believe I did not hear him'.

"Ah, Legolas my friend...  I have not had the opportunity to talk with you last night, for you were tired and occupied.  But I see that you are still occupied right now, I shall leave you for now."  I saw Haldir smirk smugly and he left.

Legolas whispered an apology in my ear and left for where Haldir headed for.  I closed my eyes in embarrassment.  I couldn't believe, even now, I couldn't believe that I told Legolas what I did.  Ugh, I'm so much in deep shit.  Damn Haldir...  Makes me want to pound his head more...  But then again, it might even be more embarrassed if he didn't come.  Perhaps I should really thank him.

Hell, I'll keep in mind that next time, if I even think that I love the guy, I'll make sure first, so it doesn't end as embarrassing as this.  Ugh...  I just had to come to Middle-Earth and screw around everything.  Then I just had to make the mess even worst by thinking I love Legolas and telling him that.  Oh man, wait till Iris hears this...  She's going to laugh her head off at me.  That was not my only problem though, there was also Boromir who was about to die anytime soon...  And all I've done for him is sit down with Legolas and tell him...  I don't even want to talk about it.

Sighing, I sat there for how long I did not know, until Legolas showed up again and apologized, "Sorry, Jessica...  Haldir kept teasing me."

"It's fine...  I'm just thinking..."  About how to keep Boromir sane and stop him from dying.  I caught a glimpse of Boromir suddenly walking and felt a sad smile cross my face. 

Legolas looked at where my gaze where, and he put a comforting hand on my shoulder, "It is Boromir, is it not?"  I looked up at him with confusion.  "It is him that your heart is telling you to save, is it not?"

"How did you..."

He smiled, "I am an elf, Jessica.  Elves pay a lot of attention at the places, things and people around them."  He looked at where Boromir stood a few seconds ago, "How are you planning to save him then?"  He asked.

I sighed, "I have no idea how, Legolas...  I have no idea..."

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I sighed quietly as I looked at the grey sky that was crying.  It was raining cats and dogs and I didn't know what to do.  Perhaps seek out Boromir would be a good idea... 

It was now January 25th, 3019.  Nothing much has changed...  Except the fact that Legolas and I would usually talk together at night when everyone was asleep.  I didn't know if that was still love...  But anyways, that elf, Haldir kept giving me amused glances which I'm absolutely tired of, but thankful of sometimes.  He amused me greatly sometimes when I had nothing to do and when Legolas wasn't there.  I found out that he could be amusing to be with if he wasn't on duty.  Anyways, Boromir hasn't been changing much...  I can't sense a change in him anyways.  And I still don't know what to do with him, how to save him, or even if I should save him?

My heart tells me to do so, but...  Ugh, this is so frustrating sometimes, if you know what I mean.  Perhaps my heart will change its mind and tell me not to save him at the last minute.  I don't know...  I don't know anything anymore.  It's so confusing sometimes...  Anyways, I'm going to look for Boromir now, so I'll see you later...

-Jessica.

Rubbing my eyes, I slipped the journal into my travelling bag and headed towards where I have seen Boromir for the past week.  He has been worried for quite a while.  When I spotted him, his back against a wall and his eyes closed peacefully, I approached him carefully and quietly.  Then I slipped down beside him, "Good day, Jessica."

"Hiya, Boromir...  How are you doing today?"  I asked him, smiling slightly.

I saw his slightly forced smile, "I am doing fine, Jessica.  How about you?"  I nodded my head, mentioning that I was well as well.  "What are you doing here?"  He asked.

"Well, you don't want me to be here, Boromir?"  I asked, mocking shock.  He looked at me seriously, I sighed.  "You know what I'm worried about, Boromir...  You're getting skinnier and skinnier.  It's worrying the whole Fellowship and I..."

He patted my head, "I am fine, do not worry, little one.  Is it me, or do you always say the 'Fellowship and I'?  It seems to me that you exclude yourself from the group."

I looked down, suddenly finding my fingers very entertaining.  "Well..."

"Well...?"  He urged me on.

"I don't feel like I belong in the Fellowship...  Everyone in the group...  They know how to fight, except me.  They're all men, except me...  I'm just...  The reject of the group."  Not to mention I'm not even from this world, I added silently in my head.

He squeezed my shoulder reassuringly, "Well, you do know how to fight...  Remember how you sliced off heads in the Mines of Moria?"
At this, I winced, "Don't remind me, Boromir.  That was disgusting."

He chuckled quietly, "All right, but you remembered that you did not want us call you 'my Lady' in Rivendell?  That proves that you are not that unmanly..."  I pouted, "Not that I am saying you are manly."  He added quickly.

I slapped him on the forearm playfully.  "Jeez, Boromir, thanks."  I sighed softly while relaxing leaning back towards the wall.

"What is wrong, Jessica?"

"Hmm?"  I looked up at him, his eyes filled with concern and I shook my head.  There was no need for him to know what was coming up next, "It's nothing of importance..."  I replied, when he looked unsatisfied, I sighed again, "Okay, okay...  It's about the whole quest...  I'm tired of it.  It's so stressing that I don't know what to do..."

He gave me a half smile, "Then stay here in Lothlórien...  I am sure that Lady Galadriel will not mind..."  He said the name 'Lady Galadriel' with hesitance.

"I don't want to stay here, Boromir...  All of you are my friends.  You, Legolas, Gimli, Frodo, Sam, Aragorn, Pippin, Merry...  I refuse to let you all go on a dangerous quest while I stay safely in Lothlórien and be kept away from everything."

"Somehow, I knew you would say that."  He replied.

I smirked, "That's just because you know me well."

He played with my hair again, "So how are you doing in the Fellowship?  Is everyone being nice to you?"  He asked, brotherly.

I nodded, "Yeah...  Well, you're being your usual self...  Which is taking care of me and being my brother."  I heard him chuckled quietly, and I added after lots of thought, "Then there's Legolas who's my really good friend...  Gimli's being a better friend already..."  I paused, "Aragorn is another big brother.  And...  I guess the hobbits are really good friends, are brothers kind of thing.  Sometimes younger, sometimes older."

He chuckled again, "I will have to agree.  The young hobbits are quite childish when nothing serious is going on, but they are quite serious when they are needed to be serious."

"Do you know when we're leaving Lothlórien?"  I asked him, suddenly.

He shook his head, "I have no idea, but I am guessing that we will be leaving next month.  I believe one month of rest is enough."
I sighed, "How have you been doing this week at Lothlórien?"  I asked again, wanting him to speak more.

"Just walking around, thinking, watching everyone..."  Then he paused, "And talking with you."

I frowned, "Have you not talked with Aragorn or the hobbits?"

"Not much...  I do not have much to talk with them."  I sighed when Boromir spoke again, "I believe someone is seeking for you.  I will speak with you later, Jessica."

I looked up to see Legolas standing far away, yet I think it was close enough for him to listen to us speak.  I nodded, "All right."  I stood up slowly, then walked over to Legolas and when I was there, I looked back and waved at him, though he seemed to be thoughtful already.  Sighing, I looked up at Legolas.  "Good afternoon."

He returned my greetings, then looked over my shoulder to look at Boromir, "You have tried talking to him, have you not?" 

I nodded, "And I still don't know how to save him.  It's impossible."

He started stroking my hair, "It is not impossible, Jessica...  You will think of a way sooner or later."  I smiled, "So how is our little lady in the Fellowship doing?"

I frowned at the name, but decided to ignore it, "I'm just stressed out...  Just about Boromir and the Fellowship.  I'm wondering how I should save him...  Just like I have been thinking of it for the past I don't know how long...  But the time is coming, and we have less and less time.  I'm getting worried...  My teacher..."  I had to snort at that, I actually remembered what my teacher said, "she said that 'nothing's impossible'.  I never used to believe that, but I guess I'm starting to...  I mean, I just got dropped into Middle-Earth!"

"Well, I am glad that nothing is impossible.  I would not have met you if everything was impossible, now would I?"

I grinned, "Nay, your highness, you would have not."

He too, grinned this time, "You should speak more like that, Aier.  It is quite amusing, for your accent is quite different."

I pouted and like I did to Boromir before, I slapped Legolas on the forearm, "You're so mean...  What does 'aier' mean?"
He grinned, "You will have to find out, now will you not?"

"Fine, je ne t'aime pas."  I replied.  His eyebrows were knitted in confusion and I smiled triumphantly, "It's a language in my world that is spoken by a group of people.  I learn it too, so tough luck for you."

He pouted, "Well, that's not fair, I taught you elvish.  You have to teach me that language."

I groaned, not knowing how to resist his pout, "Okay, okay...  It's a language called French.  And what I said was 'I don't like you'..."

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Author's Notes: I cannot believe this...  26 reviews...  Oh my god *faints*  Anyways...  I'm sorry I'm not updating so fast right now...  1st reason is that it's Spring Break and that I'm going out with my friends almost the whole week, lol.  2nd reason is that I'm under huge amount of stress due to my mother...  Ugh...  And next is that the war (US vs Iraq) is starting within 48 hours the last time I checked, which was yesterday...  So it's technically starting in 36 hours and it's just...  Making me depressed once again.  As if my personal problems aren't enough...  *sighs*  Anyways, moving on to the reviewers...

Thank you!

Flyaway – LoL...  I've made your day just like that?  Well, yeah, I was going to make a love triangle, but I think one between Alan and Legolas would be enough =\  And yes, you are the first to review, lol ^^

princess of mirkwood – LoL!  Sorry for the cliff-hanger =\  I just love those, lol ^^  Hope Legolas' reaction isn't OOC =\

The Balrog of Altena – lol...  Can you feel the love tonight...?  LoL, I love that song, anyways...  I'm going to update as soon as possible =\

YingRui – Thanks!

leSOAD – Thanks a lot ^^

Stary Night – lol, Legolas is...  I dunno, you'll have to find out...  lol.  I'm so sorry for being cruel!  But my friends think I'm cruel too, lol ^^

Lainy – Yeah, I guess the character found by Legolas is too much written, so eh.   Haldir's pretty cool...  he's one of my favourite characters too ^^  elf kisses?  I hope those are Legolas elf kisses, LoL!  Anyways, *grins*  Thanks a lot.  I like Haldir lots =\  I'll update soon, yep ^^

aga_xris – Thanks a lot!  But, yeah...  I did a 'killer move' LoL  ^^  Sorry!

Lady Fae – Ohh...  It's one of the first Boromir romance I've seen, I'm gonna read that very soon  ^^  I think I've also found a way to save Boromir...  Gonna add another new twist to the story, lol ^^

Alina*Greenleaf – Thanks a lot!  And I do have to agree with you on a lot of things...  Mostly, Jessica still doesn't know if she's in love...  I was just too lazy to make a Boromir/Alan/Legolas love triangle...  I think Legolas/Alan will be enough, don't you think so *grins*  Anyways, she's still in denial ^^  I do know what love is...  And it absolutely sucks if the person you love doesn't love you back.  *sighs*  But yeah, I do know the difference between a crush and love...  If I didn't, I don't think I'll be even writing any romance stories...  It's easier to write when you've been through it =\  Thanks again!

eleven princess – lol...  I'm definitely a Legolas/Bloom nutter ^^

elfluvr777 – LoL, I'll post more...  Promise ^^

My Arwen – LoL!  Moi?  Annoying?  Those two are oxymoron!  I am not annoying!  Lol!  Anyways, I probably am for leaving a cliff-hanger like that.  Anyways, thanks a lot!

Youko Demon – LoL...  Are you...  Okay?  *laughs*  Anyways, hope you enjoyed this one too ^^

Black Angel – Thanks a lot ^^

Daine of Queenscove – Oh man...  Everyone says I'm either cruel or evil!  Gah!  Aww...  Anyways, I still hope you enjoy this chapter, lol.

ellie – I just kissed you on the cheek cause I'm happy!  Bah...  You don't want my kiss?  *sniffles*  You cut me deep, you cut me reaaal deep...  Wait, was that from Shrek?  LoL!  Anyways, thanks...  I'll make sure not to kiss you again, LoL!

Bex the Bold – LoL!  Evil...  Er...  Are you okay?  Anyways, I love cliff-hangers, lol.  See you later!

Telboriel - ^^  Thanks a lot.  Well, I hope Legolas' reaction wasn't OOC =\  She and Haldir are definitely friends...  I have more plans for Haldir later.  And no, Haldir ain't gonna fall in love with her, lol ^^  Anyways, that's what I felt around Haldir the first time I saw him in the movie, but I like him now ^^  Later!

Meldavane – LoL!  Thanks a lot ^^

Lady Evenstar – Er...  Tell me, how old do you think I am?  I probably sound like a 10-year-old kid =\  LoL!

Lady Katanya – LoL!  Thanks a lot.  I know I'm awesome...  and I'm being self-loving, lol...  *slaps self*  Okay, done ^^  Hope you enjoyed this ^^

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I would also like to thank My Arwen for reading this before I post this just to make sure I didn't make Legolas too OOC.  Anyways, thanks a lot ^^  Hope you enjoyed that!

Last thing, if you didn't know, what Jessica spoke was French.  Good thing I know French...  There's going to be a few of those in later chapters ^^  Those that want to be on my mailing list, leave your email in your review or email me and I'll gladly do so.  Thanks a lot and I hope you enjoyed this chapter!  Love you all!