Disclaimer: not mine, don't sue
Dedication: To Maia… and to Jadey for her kindness and for writing such fantabulous fics ^_^
Faramir sat silently, his back rigidly straight against the wall.
As moments trickled by, he stayed motionless, the only reminder of Aragorn's brief confrontation being the faint throbbing in his body.
He had not truly realized the depth of Aragorn's desire, devotion to Legolas until that very instant.
It was then he was struck by the frightening significance of his own actions, of the very gravity of the situation he was embroiled in.
He had desired the elf from the first time his gaze fell upon him. However, as time flowed by dizzyingly, his lust, his infatuation had blossomed into something more fragile, more desperate.
Faramir needed Legolas.
The mere essence of the elf soothed him, satisfied him. It made him alive, it filled him with vitality, with energy.
But was Legolas worth this tumult of confusing, agonizing emotions that wrenched his heart and made life a curse?
Yes. Faramir answered himself soundlessly, irrefutably.
Legolas was worth sacrificing everything he possessed, including his painfully fragile mortality.
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"Aragorn!" Legolas gasped, sparks erupting from his violet eyes as the glassy, blank look that had cloaked his eyes during his oblivion slipped away.
"I am here," Aragorn said softly, assuringly, immediately moving to his lover's side.
Sliding onto the bed, Aragorn gently lifted Legolas's head so that it laid in his lap.
"Do not leave me," Legolas said urgently, his hands clutching Aragorn's arms tightly, frantically.
"I will never leave you," Aragorn whispered, his tender tone concealing the passionate vow inherent in his words.
The couple stayed still as time stretched into an endless expanse, content to merely exist in the hold of each other, to breathe in each other's presence.
Their grip on each other was excruciatingly tight, as if fearing the loss of the touch would mean the loss of each other.
Finally, Legolas relaxed his hold on Aragorn and instinctively, Aragorn loosened his death grip on his lover as well.
As Legolas gracefully sat up, he smiled sheepishly, hesitatingly at Aragorn.
Aragorn's lips curled up slowly as his eyes stared unrelentingly, fervently into Legolas's eyes, savoring the identical feelings he witnessed in those violet orbs.
As the tension that had characterized their relationship previously dissipated away unprotestingly, the two of them embraced, encircling and enfolding each other in their pure desire, love.
Gently running his fingers through Legolas's silky hair, Aragorn tilted Legolas's head.
Gazing wonderingly at the vision that was in his arms, he tenderly pressed his lips against his lover's, savoring the winsomely sweet, uniquely delightful taste of his beloved.
"I love you," Aragorn said in a rush, his words stumbling over themselves in a torrent as he tried to release this overwhelming feeling of pure contentment that was threatening to make his heart explode.
"I know," Legolas could not help the automatic smile that immediately slipped over his face, a smile so ebullient that it was threatening to crack his face apart with the force of it.
Grinning irresistibly back at Legolas, Aragorn marveled at the mesmerisingly innocent blush that never failed to tint Legolas's cheeks a flattering shade of crimson whenever Aragorn confessed his ardor for him.
Feeling the warmth spreading through his cheeks, Legolas could visualize exactly how he looked and his cheeks grew even hotter as he imagined the tips of his ears flushing red along with the rest of his face.
"Stop laughing at me," Legolas ordered Aragorn petulantly, a tiny pout appearing on his face.
"I am not," Aragorn protested laughingly. "I would never laugh at you."
Meeting Legolas's shy, uncertain gaze, Aragorn said sincerely, "I will love and cherish you for the rest of my life."
"I know."
Author's note: Awwwwww! Hee, a sweet moment for our favorite couple before all the angst sets in again next chapter…
Cheysuli- hmmmmm… *nods vigorously* I love it too when people get protective over Legolas… *squees* it's terrible cos he's supposed to be a really powerful fighter but I like him to be all vulnerable and sweet… ^_^
Ami Winner- haha, you are pretty aggressive but it IS a good suggestion… only then things will get even more messy… after all, what will Legolas think if Aragorn suddenly murders Faramir?! Hee.
Yuzira- first of all, *big hugs* you are so funny! And so impossibly nice! And so kind to me! And I feel so bad for treating Faramir so badly! Heehee… here, you can kick Aragorn around for a while… *pushes a petrified Aragorn over to a very ominous looking Yuzira* um, don't hurt him too bad okay, I still need him… heh.
MoroTheWolfGod- hee, you stole Aragorn's cookie! That cracked me up… *goes to bake more cookies for both Aragorn and Moro*
MaluElvellon- whoo! Whee! Go Aragorn! We can be his cheerleaders! *grins*
Lomelinde- *giggles* another death threat for Faramir… but I bet Legolas appreciates your concern! *Legolas nods in agreement*
Legolas- yep, everybody seemed to like protective Aragorn…his violence is kinda sexy huh? Heh.
CylentWind- Thanks for liking it despite it being slash! And I hope you'll continue to like where this is going!
Goddess of Death- *hugs* there, you can have as many hugs as you want! *beams* hope you didn't get pissed… since Legolas didn't meet Faramir in this chapter!
Tara- whoa! Go Aragorn! Heehee, another cheerleader to add to my Go Aragorn team! *grins*
Ryan- heehee, you want Faramir to be thrown off a balcony but survive so that he can suffer some more?! You are so bad… but in a good way! Lol! And I hope you like the sweet scene in this chapter!
LadyIsabelle- ::drools:: I love protective Aragorn too.. heh, Legolas and Eowyn in a cat-fight… 2 blondes, one mudpit, could be interesting… heh.
MorningHell- *winces as stars appear around Faramir's head* hee, good kick… *beams* I hope this chapter doesn't make you sad again! And um, why did you leave me with a loaf of bread? Not that I'm complaining, since I'm a starving college student… heh.
Legoviel- heehee, how did you read while jumping up and down in your seat? *stares in awe* heehee, thanks for liking it!
Persons- I hope this chapter gets rid of your boredom.. .at least for 5 minutes! Lol.
OrliBloomedMe- ::gulps:: you scare me sometimes! Lol! you always crack me up babe… I'm sorry the chapters are so short but I'm so busy with stupid college stuff I don't have time to write… *sniffles*… heh, and I'm also kinda lazy…
Dragonmage- *wide eyes* I never really noticed how emotional Legolas is until you mentioned it! Heh, I think I'm making him as melodramatic as me… oh! My personality test also said I could turn sadistic… so we can be sadistic together! Lol.
MisstikalElf- :: gulps and starts to back away:: oh but you're describing the punishment for Faramir! *beams and bounces back again* Thanks so much for being so sweet… your quote is so true and so funny! *cracks up* yep, nobody can resist the charms of Legolas… and if he's *whispers* naked… ::faints::
Nibintaur Greenleaf- Thanks for being so nice! Heehee, well, I didn't want to hurt Faramir too much… he's still needed for lots of plot developments…
Light- *beams* yep, people will definitely fight over Legolas… heh, I probably will too, if I had the chance that it! Lol… Thanks for liking it!
Begita Larcos- Thanks for being so sweet! Your fic is awesome too.. I can't wait to see what happens next… ^_^
Mako- *giggles* nah, thinking of Legolas naked is a v common activity for lots of people… me included! Lol… heh, my mum will freak out if she knew I was writing this so I can sympathise with you…
Slowbum360- Thanks and I will! Hope you liked the update!
Stephanie- Lou- I guess the answer will be yes! Heehee… since the update is above… I hope it's soon enough for you… ^_^