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Warning: Slash, Aragorn/Legolas! Fluff, fluff, and more fluff. Why am I writing so much fluff? I don't really like it that much… Anyway, don't like slash? Then don't read. It's as easy as that. No flames please.

Sorry 'bout all grammar and/or spelling mistakes.

Been sick now for… well, way too long, and barely got to write at all. And what I did write… let's just say it wasn't that great… Fortunately, it wasn't during a weekend that I'm at my father's since I write there the most and it woulda sucked. I'm still not over being sick completely, but enough to where I can write… hopefully. XD We shall see… This chapter was written before I got sick, though, so… yeah. I'm done.

Anywayz, I'm hoping to have more by this weekend. n.n And the show distracted me so… yeah.

Well, enjoy!

Heart's Truth

Chapter Five

Decision

It had been three days since the lecture Aragorn and Legolas had received from Elrond and they had actually listened to him this time. They didn't want to test his patience again, they had been lucky before.

Because of this, however, Legolas was getting more and more restless. Aragorn could easily tell that his elf was getting bored of only being able to go onto his balcony. Fortunately, Elrond hadn't planted himself in Legolas' room and neither had the twins. This way they were allowed time alone; most of it was spent on the balcony, that way, should someone enter the curtains would block their view.Thus far they had been able to hide their relationship, though they thought the others did suspect. They had said nothing and they were grateful for it. They had done nothing but kiss each other so far, but they had to be careful of leaving marks on the other. They certainly didn't want to even try to explain those!

At the moment the two were sitting on the balcony, the stars shining above them almost teasing the elf.

He wanted to return to Mirkwood, to his father. He hadn't asked Elrond about it yet knowing the answer, but was definitely going to either tomorrow or the day after, he finally decided. His chest was healed, though a bit tender, and he saw no reason for him to be away from his duties. He was now eating correctly as well and had gained most of his previous healthy weight back. Aragorn also no longer had a limp from his leg so he could travel with him; without pain.

The elf felt Aragorn's hand clasp around his own and he turned from the stars to look at the human.

"I know you wish to leave, love, but we should wait a bit longer," the ranger said caringly.

"Why? I am fully recovered and so are you," the blonde said sadly.

Because I wish for no more harm to befall you... Aragorn thought lowering his gaze.

Legolas lifted his chin to meet blue orbs with grey. "What is it, Estel?"

The human turned his eyes away from the elf's. "I do not want you to get hurt…" he finally admitted, turning to meet the crystal-blue gaze again.

Legolas stared at the ranger for a moment in disbelief, having no idea this was why he had tried to delay the return.

He let go of Aragorn's hand and hugged him. "I'm sorry. I had no idea you felt like this," he said into the human's ear, "but you do know that I have to return sooner or later."

Aragorn nodded, "I know, and I shall be with you."

"Hannon le," the blonde said grateful for his love's support.

Turning, Aragorn kissed Legolas softly. Though the kiss wasn't deep it conveyed their emotions perfectly. Both knew they would do anything for the other and anything to stay together.

The ranger pulled the archer onto his lap the rest of the way and wrapped his arms around the lithe body.

Legolas rested his head on Aragorn's shoulder, breathing in his alluring scent.

"We can talk to my father tomorrow if you wish," the ranger whispered after a few moments of silence.

The blonde smiled and kissed Aragorn's neck, too comfortable to move.

The human tightened his hold on his elf, and Legolas closed his eyes in contentment, letting his body fully relax into Aragorn's.

The ranger kissed the top of Legolas' head and then rested his head on it getting even more comfortable.

Both drifted asleep, all worry forgotten in each other's embrace.

Aragorn awoke to the sun's rays directly in his eyes. Groaning at the unpleasant way to be awaken he shifted trying to avoid the sun. In the process he woke up the elf in his lap.

"Sorry," he said quietly, looking down at the blonde who was burying his head in the crook of his neck.

Aragorn, however, had different plans. He didn't appreciate the sun's light in his eyes while trying to sleep and he couldn't help but think of how suspicious it would be if Elrond or one of the twins found them out there together, especially with Legolas on his lap, arms wrapped around each other.

He lifted the archer up, one hand under his knees; the other on his back. The elf reflexively wrapped his arm around the human's neck and snapped his eyes open at the unexpected movement.

"Estel! Put me down!" the prince commanded.

"Shh, just go back to sleep, mellon-nin," the brown-haired man said soothingly, still carrying the blonde.

Legolas stopped his struggling, finding no point in it.

Aragorn opened the door with some difficulty, laid Legolas down gently onto his bed and covered him up, all the while receiving a glare in appreciation.

The archer looked at him in question and patted the bed next to him.

The human, however, shook his head sadly. "I cannot… not yet."

Legolas sighed heavily and turned onto his side facing his love.

When Aragorn sat down on his chair he took a hold of the ranger's hand, wanting… needing the contact.

Aragorn leaned forward and kissed Legolas deeply, earning a moan from the elf.

He pulled back and brushed the golden hair from the elf's forehead. Then he started to run his fingers through Legolas' hair and smiled when he found the elf's eyes glazed over in sleep.

He had been ecstatic when he had awoken one morning to find the archer sleeping with his eyes open once more. He had been so happy that when his father had entered the room moments later, while Legolas was still asleep, he excitedly told him of the news. His excitement had actually awoken the blonde. Elrond hadn't been too happy about that, but he could not deny his own enthusiasm at the elf's recovery. It had been a month since he had seen the prince sleep with his eyes open. He couldn't help but laugh when Legolas stared at Aragorn, mouth agape, when the human told him of the reason he had awoken him.

When the two next woke up it was to the knocking on their door.

Aragorn yawned and stood up. Opening the door he found his father with some food.

"You missed breakfast," the elf-lord explained.

The ranger turned around and looked at the window. He was surprised to see that it was well into the afternoon. He had no idea what time it was when he and Legolas had moved from the balcony, but he had figured it was early in the morning. However, he was reconsidering that now. Had his father or brothers seen them on the balcony? He doubted it.

"Hannon le, Ada," the human said taking the food. It was a good thing the elder elf brought the food. Neither human nor elf wanted to sleep through the whole day.

Aragorn turned to go back to the blonde, now sitting up in his bed. He was stopped when his father placed a hand on his shoulder, though. He turned him around and told him in a whisper, "You may take him to the garden if you wish. Let him have some fresh air." He then smiled and left the room.

"What did he say?" the archer asked curiously, for the words had been too quiet even for his elven hearing.

"Nothing," Aragorn said simply with a grin.

Legolas huffed in annoyance, but didn't inquire further. He'd get the information from him later…

The two finished eating and, after a moment, the human pulled Legolas toward him and from the bed.

"What are you doing, Estel!" Legolas asked startled, straining to catch his balance around the blankets that had been pulled with him.

Aragorn laughed when Legolas fell against him not able to regain his footing.

The prince glared at him. "You could have just asked me to get up," he said, none too happy.

"Aye, but what would the fun have been in that?" the human teased. He untangled the blankets from Legolas' legs and threw them on the bed.

Taking the blonde's hand into his own he pulled him towards the door.

"Impatient much?" the archer asked slightly irritated. "Wait. I thought I wasn't supposed to leave…"

Aragorn grinned at the elf. "Even if that were still true, since when has that ever stopped you?"

Legolas had nothing to say to that so kept his mouth shut and walked next to the ranger who seemed a bit too excited for his own good.

Aragorn was glad that the blonde actually had permission to wander around now. This way they definitely wouldn't have to endure another lecture. It also showed that Elrond was finally satisfied with the condition of Legolas' injury.

Legolas smiled widely when he saw that Aragorn had led him to the garden. He grabbed the human's wrist (they had let go of the other's hand since it would be too suspicious) and pulled him to a different direction when he noticed Aragorn leading him to his favorite spot.

Aragorn looked at him in bewilderment.

"Everyone knows that is my favorite place, mellon-nin," the blonde explained as if it was the most obvious thing.

The human tilted his head back and laughed.

It was cut short when Legolas pinned him against a tree and kissed him passionately. They had reached a spot that was secluded enough, barely anyone went where they were since it was so far back from the main house.

Aragorn was taken aback by this unexpected move but quickly kissed back. Wrapping his arms around Legolas, the human pulled the elf closer to him.

Legolas moaned into Aragorn's mouth, their bodies pressed together only increasing his excitement.

The human trailed kisses down the elf's neck, licking and softly sucking at the smooth skin.

The two abruptly broke apart, bodies protesting, when they heard footsteps nearby. They sat down leaning against the tree, panting and faces flushed red.

Once they could no longer hear the steps they went to each other. However, they decided to hold back, not wanting to be caught, and hating that they had to hide their affection.

Aragorn leaned against the tree, legs stretched out before him. Legolas laid down with his head in the human's lap.

The ranger chuckled lightly. "Perhaps we should have gone back to Mirkwood. That way, at least, we could have had some privacy."

Legolas laughed as well, agreeing with the statement, but then he turned serious. "Actually, I was thinking of asking Elrond… after dinner…" he said hoping his love would support this decision.

Aragorn frowned slightly. He did know how much Legolas wished to see his father, though…

He sighed in resignation. Then he leaned down and kissed his elf softly. "If that is what you want," he replied smiling.

Legolas smiled back broadly, it reaching his eyes as well. "Thank you, Estel."

Well, hopefully we'll actually get somewhere now. First I guess they have to talk to Elrond… good stuff that'll be… -.- Hope you guys are enjoying the fluff, too. It'll only last 'til the two get to Mirkwood… then there prob'ly won't be as much… still some, of course, but not as much. For not liking fluff that much I sure do write it a lot… hmm… .:shrugs:.

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