Maë Govanne, melin meles, Arwen said, when Aragorn had finally returned.
Arwen, I really am sorry. I had things to do, and they could not wait.
I understand, Arwen said somberly. But you have to promise me a day. Just one day this week that you will let me do whatever I want with you.
That depends. What are you planning on doing with me, mëlda?
I can't tell you! Arwen exclaimed. Then it would not be a suprise!
A suprise? When did we decide it was going to be a suprise?
We didn't. I did. Estel, you have had no time for me lately. I don't blame you, but what's the use of being here if you aren't ever here yourself?
Aragorn knew that she was right. He was always busy. Alright, you win. Tomorrow I shall make sure the only thing I am doing is with you. I will tell my council that Raddeck Flitch is in charge for the day. Then all I will have to do is be with you.
Arwen was overjoyed. I will hold you to your word, she said slyly.
Arwen woke up with the sun the next day. She got up as silently as she could and pushed a chair from the corner against the door. She knew this would not keep Aragorn in, but it was simply a reminder of his promise to her. Then she went back to sleep.
Apparently, Aragorn didn't even need the reminder. Arwen never felt him budge. Finally, around noon, Arwen bend over Aragorn and whispered Would you like to continued to sleep in, my lord, or would you like to wake up now?
He said nothing.
Still, he was silent. Arwen whispered a little louder.
Then, Aragorn opened his eyes and rolled over onto Arwen, pinning her down like child.
Estel! How could you!
Aragorn laughed loudly, and kissed his lovely wife on the lips passionately. Arwen entangled her fingers in his snarled hair and pulled him closer.
Where are we going today, mellon nin? Aragorn whispered, directly into Arwen's mouth.
Somewhere special, she replied. It will be just us.
So you are not going to tell me?
Not yet.
So you will keep me guessing then?
Of course! You don't expect me to tell you what we're doing today! Where's the fun in that?
Aragorn moved his kiss down Arwen's neck and onto her breasts.
Estel, we have all day you know! she exclaimed.
That's not nearly long enough, he answered.
Oh, so it goes from I'm way to busy to spend time with you' to One day with you is not nearly long enough!' Which one do you expect me to believe?
Neither. I don't expect you to do anything. It is your expectations I want to exceed today.
Arwen twirled a piece of his hair between her thumb and index finger for a few, silent moments. Then she got up and went to get dressed.
Let's get ready to leave. The sooner we get there, the better.
Yes, ma'am, Aragorn said with a grin.
You're mocking me, Arwen said, half laughing.
I am not! Aragorn replied, letting his jaw drop in an exaggerated fashion. Are we going to get ready or not?
Yes, sir, Arwen replied, trying to keep a straight face.
Now you're mocking me!
Just a little.
What did I ever do to you? Aragorn smiled, folding his arms across his chest.
Oh Estel, you're such an easy target. I'm sorry, I'll play nice.
Then, Arwen unlooped the tie in the back of her nightgown and let it fall to the floor. Aragorn looked up in awe. It felt like it had been so long since he had seen the unclothed Arwen. So perfect. So lustrous. He stroked her back gently, feeling her body warmth on his fingertips. Then, Arwen moved her hands underneath his tunic and removed in one gentle movement. Every muscle in his body eased when Arwen let her hands slid down his arms and chest. He stepped out of his pants, leaving nothing to be desired. She also had not seen her naked partner for a while, but he was still as ruggedly handsome as she had remembered from her memories and dreams.
We can't go out stark naked you know, Arwen finally said.
So the two of them helped each other into their clothes. As soon as Aragorn fastened the last button on the back of Arwen's lilac dress, they exited their bedroom hand in hand.
We need to get something before we leave, Arwen told Aragorn.
What's that? he asked.
You'll see.
I might have known you would going to say that.
They stopped by the kitchen to find a basket lined with a silver satin cloth.
What do you think's inside? asked Aragorn.
I know what's inside, so don't ask me! joked Arwen.
Arwen led Aragorn out to the stables and told him that they would have to take horses. It was too far to walk. She packed the basket in back of her horse, and pulled a section of her hair back so she could see what she was doing.
Follow me, Arwen said as she mounted her horse and rode on. Aragorn did the same.
Keep up! she laughed as she continued to maintain the lead.
Well, I can't ride faster then you if I don't know where we're going!
Over that hill! Arwen cried.
They raced towards the hill, with Arwen still ahead. Then, Aragorn's horse pulled up to the point where it's hooves were almost touching the hooves of Arwen's horse.
Oh, no you don't! she said, as she gained so much speed her hair undid itself, leaving strands loosely flapping in the wind. She knew Aragorn couldn't have possibly have caught up with her, so she slowed down, but when she did she saw that he had been next to her the whole time!
I thought the whole point of this day was to spend time together, not escaping each other!
Arwen just stared. Then, they both started to laugh.
We're almost there, Estel. Just into this forest.
I don't believe I've ever been in here, he said. It was too small of a forest to really make a fuss about.
Well, it's now our secret spot, Arwen told him.
They rode into the thick forest, til they came to a small clearing.
So, what do you think? Arwen asked.
Oh Arwen! How did you find this!
