Hi again. This doesn't seem like a very popular story at the moment but I'm going to carry on regardless lol. If you read it then please please review. They do mean a lot to me. Thank you. Here is the third chapter.
During the following two weeks Nildoliel couldn't stop thinking about Vecamion. Whilst she lay in bed next to Legolas at night she thought of what Vecamion was doing and who he was with. She was overcome with guilt and felt terrible every time Legolas told her how much he cared for her. She couldn't understand what made her feel like this. Legolas was handsome, caring and loved her greatly so why did she feel this way about Vecamion? What did he have that Legolas didn't? She didn't know the answers to any of these questions and tried to forget about how she felt, but she couldn't.
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It was lovely sunny day and the sun shone in lines through the gaps of the trees. Nildoliel was walking peacefully through the castle grounds. She heard a twig snap behind her and spun around to find Vecamion standing there.
"Oh, Legolas will be gathering his hunting thing if you want to go to meet him." She told him.
"I didn't come here to see Legolas. I want to talk to you." Vecamion's voice was deep and powerful.
Nildoliel stood staring at his handsome features. What did he want to see her for? She stood, not knowing what to say first. Vecamion walked slowing up to her.
"You're very beautiful you know?" Vecamion ran a finger through her blonde hair.
Her heart was beating quickly inside her chest. She stared into his eyes wanting to turn away but enjoying this moment with him. Slowing he leaned forward and kissed her on the lips. As his soft lips touched hers she closed her eyes. He smelt clean and fresh.
She pulled away and turned around not wanting to look at him again. She touched her lips with her fingers and turned her head to talk to him without seeing his dark eyes.
"I'm sorry." Her vice was unsteady. "I can't. I love Legolas."
She walked quickly away heading back to the castle hoping that he didn't follow her. He didn't. Her last statement of her love for Legolas was said more to convince herself than stop Vecamion. Her hands had began to shake and she ran quickly up to her private room; down the corridor from their shared bedroom.
She ran inside, locked the door and collapsed onto the bed. She felt a mixture of excitement, fear and guilt all at once. Her feelings overwhelmed her and she closed her eyes softly to think. She felt as though she had betrayed Legolas. Nothing had happened but she had wanted it to. Her wanting to respond to Vecamion's kiss was worse than her not wanting to but doing so anyway. Why had she felt that way? Why had Vecamion's kiss moved her in such a way that she felt she had betrayed Legolas with every corner of her heart? He loved her and didn't deserve to be treated like this.
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There was a knock on the door. Nildoliel wiped the tear from her cheek and gave permission for them to enter. It was Legolas. He had been worried about her as she hadn't been to visit Celebgrodiel, and it wasn't like her to miss her daily visit.
"I was just feeling a bit down that is all." She lied to Legolas.
"Are you sure you are ok?" He was worried about her.
"Yes I told you I am fine." She snapped at him. His kind nature was making her feel even guiltier then she already did.
"I am sorry." She apologised. "I did not mean to worry you."
"There is no need to apologise." He came to sit by her side. "You know you can talk to me if there is something troubling you."
"I know but I am fine honestly."
Satisfied with her explanation he left her to be alone in her room. No sooner had he left, Nildoliel crept from her room and headed towards Vecamion's home, a short walk away.
By the time she arrived at Vecamion's, her hands were shaking terribly. She still wasn't quite sure what she was doing here but she knew that she had to talk to him. She was standing staring at the window to his room, considering her greeting to him, when she felt someone place a hand on her shoulder. She knew it was Vecamion, he had a habit of appearing suddenly behind her.
"I didn't expect to see you again today." He began before she could speak. "Please, before you say anything please listen to me."
"No, you have to listen to me and I have to say this before I change my mind and loose the nerve to say it." Nildoliel interrupted him. "What happened earlier was a bad thing and it shouldn't have happened. I have never loved anybody as much as I have loved Legolas and I cannot hurt him. I gave up a lot to be with him and I promised him that my love would remain true forever. And it will." As she spoke she looked deep into his eyes.
"I know that." Vecamion assured her. "And that is why I wanted to apologise. I shouldn't have done what I did and I do not want to hurt Legolas anymore than you do. He is a good friend and I am sorry for causing you this pain."
"I forgive you." Nildoliel said with a small smile. "I do like you but I love Legolas. I hope that we can still be friends and I ask that this does not affect your friendship with Legolas either."
"It will not." Vecamion once again assured her. "As I said, Legolas is a good friend and he is lucky to have you." Vecamion reached down and took hold of Nildoliel's hand. As he spoke he gently stroked her fingers with his own.
"I...I must be getting back." Nildoliel hated to leave but the longer she stayed the harder it would be. It would be hard enough having to see Legolas with Vecamion from now on and not be able to tell anyone else how she felt. At least Vecamion understood. She turned to leave.
Nildoliel had only made two small steps away from Vecamion when she turned around. She went back to him with one stride and before he realised what was happening she kissed him slowly on the lips. They pulled away, looking closely at each other before kissing again.
Please let me now what you think. If you think I should give it up and concentrate on my other stories then I won't be offended but I'd like to know. Thanks again.
LegyLuva xxx
