Late Night Love: Heart's Desire
Author: Stephie P. a.k.a thesilentsenshi/kirameki
Contact: thesilentsenshihotmail.com; http:thesilentsenshi.livejournal.com
Pairings: Legolas/Erestor
Rating: R/NC-17
Summary: Erestor is haunted by his night with Legolas. The prince wants to continue their affair. When insomnia hits once again, will Erestor be able to fight his desires. Does he even want to? Sequel to Late Night Library Tryst.
Disclaimer: The lovely elves don't belong to me, though I wish they did.
Warnings: None really. Unless you consider slash bad...
Notes: Part five. Legolas will hunt down Erestor if it's the last thing he does.
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Part V. Determination

Legolas woke up feeling better than ever. He stretched his long legs and bow strengthened arms.

Today he was going to do it. He would seek out Erestor if it was the last thing he did. He wasn't quite sure what he would say to the advisor once he'd found him, but he knew that something was better than nothing.

His schedule was pretty much free today. There were no meetings he had to attend and so was for the most part left to his own devices.

Getting up he quickly bathed and dressed and went down to breakfast. He was disappointed when he realized Erestor had apparently not attended. Sighing, he continued to eat, mulling over what he was going to do and say when he tracked down Erestor.

'Should I be direct and confident, or should I be more subtle about it? I don't wish to offend him, but I don't know what to do.' Legolas was surprised when he felt thoughts brush his mind.

'Just be yourself 'Las.' It was one of the twins. He glanced at them. Their ability to mind speak sometimes disturbed him. Who knew what they were plotting in those mischievous heads of theirs. And when they did it to him, it always took him by surprise. He supposed it shouldn't, what with Elrond their sire, and Galadriel their grandmother.

Once his plate was cleared and taken away, he hurriedly stood and rushed out of the room, ready to begin his search.

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Erestor awoke to a pounding headache. Once his mind cleared of it's sleep induced haze the previous days events slammed into him like a ton of dwarves. His heart ached as he recalled the conversation between Legolas and the twins in the clearing. He curled up beneath his covers, loathe to move. What if he saw Legolas today? How would he cope? He would break down, he just knew it.

Elrond had given him the day off. Maybe if he stayed here in his room all day, he wouldn't worry about running into the prince. But then again, it would give him more time to brood about said prince.

Reluctantly, Erestor sat up and glanced around his chambers. The first thing he noticed was a tray by the door filled with a steaming mug of warm herbal tea and several breakfast delicacies. Erestor looked at it gratefully. 'Elrond must have had someone bring it up.'

Once he finished the contents he decided to ready himself for the day. He didn't know how he would spend it. Maybe he could sneak into the library to pick up some books later? First he would simply relax and think. After all, he had a lot to think about. Mainly, how he was going to deal with the situation now occurring with Legolas. He had to strengthen his resolve. He would not fall prey so easily. Though the only plan he seemed to come up with was to continue avoiding the prince, like he'd been doing. He wondered how long that would work though. The prince didn't seem like one who'd give up easily or without a fight.

He made himself comfortable and drew all his knowledge together in trying to figure out what he'd do or say when he met the prince again.

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Legolas rounded the corner. His first stop was the library. He entered it and looked around. His eyes were drawn to the velvet divan that stood looking innocently inconspicuous. His mind was suddenly filled with memories of the night he'd spent here with Erestor.

It had meant a lot to him, knowing Erestor felt desire for him. He had hoped that night would make them closer, but it seemed as though it did the opposite. It drove them apart. Always hovering in the back of his mind. He wondered what Erestor was thinking right now.

Shaking himself from his thoughts, Legolas started with the first isle. He then continued down each and every row of books. There were books about history, biographies, journals, healing, and just about everything else one could think of. But it didn't yield the one person he was searching for. Sighing in frustration he decided to check the gardens.

And so he did. He checked behind every tree, bush and statue. He searched the kitchens and storage rooms, the cellar and meeting rooms. He looked everywhere. He sat down on a bench in one hall way and sighed forlornly. Where could the advisor be?

He was so lost in his musings that he did not notice the person coming down the hallway. The dark haired elf studied the prince, who was the very picture of despair. Sighing the elf decided a greeting was in order.

"Prince Legolas?"

Legolas' head snapped up his eyes filled with hope, which faded as soon as he recognized the elf before him.

"Lord Elrond." Legolas nodded in greeting.

"Is something amiss, Legolas?"

Legolas nodded.

"Would you like to talk about it?"

Legolas was about to shake his head no, when he suddenly realized if anyone could tell him where to find Erestor, it would be the lord of Imladris. He nodded.

"Come along then." Elrond urged, indicating a door nearby, which just happened to be his study.

Legolas looked around the room studying the rich furniture and wall coverings. The color theme seemed to be wine red. Elrond took a seat behind his large mahogany desk, and gestured for Legolas to take a seat as well.

"Would you like some tea?" Elrond offered.

Legolas shook his head. "No thank you."

"Very well. Now could you tell me why you were sitting outside my study looking for all the world like death keeled over?"

Legolas thought how to word it. He knew Elrond and Erestor were long time friends, and so getting the lord's approval was also important. He hesitated before speaking.

"I was searching for someone, my Lord, and, unable to find them, gave in to despair."

"Why would you despair. Could you not simply tell them later?"

Legolas swallowed. How to explain. "I've been trying to, but he's been avoiding me."

Elrond was surprised. Now he was intrigued. Who could be so important to the prince? Could that be what pained Erestor so the day before?

"Surely you could have hailed him down, some way or another."

Legolas nodded. "Aye, I could have, but to tell the truth I was insecure."

'A prince of Mirkwood insecure? Very Interesting.' "Why were you insecure?"

"Well... he's quite a bit older than me and I was afraid I had offended him in some way." Legolas explained, his teeth worrying his lower lip.

"Who is it?" Elrond queried softly.

Legolas looked into Elrond's eyes and saw only kindness. It couldn't hurt to tell him, could it? The prince took a deep breath.

"Erestor."

Elrond looked at the prince in shock. That he hadn't expected. It looked like Erestor had gotten the wrong idea. First things first. Find out what exactly the prince wants him for.

"Why were you looking for him?" he asked.

Legolas hesitated momentarily before giving in. He might as well tell the truth and get it out.

"To tell him I think I'm in love with him." Legolas looked away, afraid to see what lay in Elrond's insistent gaze.

Now Elrond was very shocked. Happily so, in fact. There was hope for his loyal advisor after all. He nodded to the nervous prince.

"I'm glad to hear that." Elrond stated quietly. Legolas glanced up seeing approval in the Elder elf's eyes. Why was Lord Elrond so glad? he wondered. He wouldn't press the matter though.

"My lord, can you tell me where to find him?" Legolas asked hesitantly.

Elrond looked genuinely regretful. "I'm sorry Legolas but I honestly don't know. I went to check on him in his chambers this morning to confirm his condition, but he's probably left by now. I gave him the day off."

Legolas looked at Elrond alarmed. "Condition? Is something wrong with him? Is he ill? Will he be okay?"

Elrond winced. He had not meant to say that.

"He was a bit... under the weather yesterday. He'll be just fine though." Legolas sighed in relief. "I'm sorry I can't help you more."

Legolas looked at Elrond and was amazed to see the sincerity in his eyes. "It's all right. I'll keep trying." Legolas stood, ready to leave when Elrond called out to him.

"Legolas?"

"Yes?"

"Good Luck."

"Thank you." Legolas flashed him a genuine smile before leaving the lord of Imladris to his thoughts.

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Legolas stood outside of Elrond's office wondering where to go now. 'Perhaps I should check the library again?'

Legolas began the long walk back to the library. He was so deep in his musings he nearly ran into someone coming down the hallway.

"Oh I'm so sor-" He drifted off as he realized it was Erestor standing before him. He wondered why the advisor looked so distraught, almost panicked. 'Is it because of me?'

The advisor swiftly walked past him, not daring to say a word.

Legolas followed him. "Erestor!"

Erestor stopped and looked at the prince with veiled eyes. Legolas got closer and Erestor stepped back. Legolas frowned in confusion. 'Why is he afraid of me?' Erestor looked at him passively. "Please, my lord, I have some important things to do."

Now Legolas was really confused. Hadn't Elrond given him the day off?

Erestor took advantage of the prince's inactivity and rushed past him. "Erestor!!" Legolas called after the flustered advisor. Erestor paused briefly.

"Just remember, Erestor. You can't escape me forever!"

Erestor gulped nervously, his heart racing. He didn't dare stop again as he rushed off.

Legolas, frustrated, punched the nearest wall with all his strength, causing tiny cracks to appear.

tbc...
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Hmm... I've kind of set up Elrond as a mediator of sorts between them. Wasn't expected, but it seems to be working. XD I find a confused Legolas endearing.
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Review Responces:

mysticheero: Elrond....do something nasty...? 8o Oh, no no no. He's sort of the middle man in the story, to help them get together. =-I Well, hope you continue to like despite no nastiness on Elrond's behalf.

Fuji: Well, then that's good to hear... no worries. XD Ah, evil hobbits, is there any other kind? =D

NarielSkye: Thank you so much for the review. I'm glad your enjoying it. You're the first person to offer to help beta my stories! huggles Be careful I may take you up on that offer in the near future. Thanks for telling me how much you liked the stones. You gave my muse a most interesting backstory idea for them. X3 So you can expect more stuff with the stones soon.

Anita: Oh, I hope I didn't make you late. =3 Yes, they will definitely end up together. I'm not that cruel... XD But I have a few more bumps to cause before all is done. XD

Bernsteinnixe: Well, you should already know how much I like your stories. XD Especially the first one where Hal spies on Legolas. I think it would be cool if you went back to the sequel and fleshed it out some more. It seemed like it ended a bit too fast. Like something was missing... scratches head Anyways, I liked them. I'm glad your enjoying the story so far.

Minuial Nuwing: Really? I like a snuggly Erestor. He's so cute. I think Legolas likes him snuggly as well. X3 I'm glad I succeeded. He'll probably get more snuggly as it goes on if he keeps running away like he is doing at the moment. Poor Legolas can't even get a chance to talk to him. ;;