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Ok, this site is not being very nice to me. It would only show one chapter of this story and none of my reviews so I deleted the story and reposted it but the origional version wouldn't delete so now I have two versions of this story floating around and I am getting very frustraited. I don't know if writing this chapter is even worth it because chances are it won't even show up but w/e.
Chapter three:
Legolas awoke to a soft knocking on his door. He found this strange; usually he was the first one awake. Legolas loved rising with the dawn and listening to nature so early. Today was different though, it was already well into the morning, Legolas simply found no will to get out of bed. He groaned and burried his face further into his pillow. He willed for his intruder to go away and leave him be. No such luck. The door swung open and Aragorn entered, closing the door softly behind him.
"Wake up, love," Aragorn said softly, brushing away Legolas' hair and gently kissing the back of his neck. Legolas couldn't help but smile into his pillow, Aragorn could be practically irrestable at time. Still though, he did not turn around to look at him, he kept his face firmly in his pillow.
"Legolas, I know your not sleeping," Aragorn said, lightly rubbing his shoulders. "Will you not talk to me?" When Legolas did noy reply Aragorn slipped under the covers with him, and put his face near Legolas' ear, slipping an arm around his waist as well. Aragorn started to nibble on his ear but Legolas pushed him away. Finally, Legolas turned to face his frowning lover.
"Aragorn please," Legolas said, irritably, "Not so early." Aragorn frowned again, pushing some of Legolas' hair out of his face.
"What is wrong Legolas? You always welcome my presence, no matter the time of day."
"How do you know what I welcome? We have been together naught a week," Legolas muttered.
"Ahh, but I do know you well my fair prince," Aragorn grinned, placing his forehead against Legolas' own. "I know where you like to be touched, how you like to be kissed..." Aragorn gave Legolas a firey kiss which Legolas couldn't help but respond to.
"And I also know when there is something bothering you, so will you not tell me?" Legolas was silent for a moment.
"Where were you last night?" He finally asked. Aragorn sighed and sat up, his back to his lover.
"With Arwen," he finally answered.
"What were you doing with her?" Legolas asked softly. Aragorn stood up and started pacing.
"Really Legolas, must we play this game?" Aragorn asked, turning twords Legolas with an extremly annoyed look on his face.
"It is not a game I would like to play," Legolas answered, gazing at him levely. Aragorn shifted uncomfertably.
"Then let us not play it," he said, trying to make his tone light. Legolas would not let him go with his eyes.
"Aragorn, what were you doing with Arwen last night? It will drive me crazy if I do not know." When Aragorn did not answer, Legolas grew angry.
"Estel! I have a right to know!"
"We were making love," Aragorn answered at last. Legolas nodded, trying not to let his crestfallen expression show to much.
"Will you tell Arwen about us?" He asked.
"No," Aragorn answered after a moment. "I care to deeply about Arwen to jepordize my relationship with her." Legolas was shocked at his words, for they hurt him deeply. Aragorn walked over to him and put a hand on his arm.
"I also care deeply for you Legolas, and I also fear telling Arwen about us could damage what we have now." Legolas wanted to believe him. He wanted to focus on Aragorn's hand on his arm, and not on the nagging voice in the back of his head saying that if the choice had to be made, Aragorn would pick Arwen. Aragorn moved to hug the elf. He truly did care about Legolas, and despertly did not want to hurt him. Aragorn thought he might even love Legolas, but he was sure he loved Arwen. Until his feelings for Legolas bacame clearer, Arwen could not find out about them. Legolas clung to him, and Aragorn felt another stab of guilt.
"I love you Estel," Legolas whispered. Aragorn did not bother to correct him. He just stroaked the elf's hair, thinking about the future.
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"Legolas!" Legolas greenleaf turned around to see Arwen calling to him. He stiffled a groan. He had just been enjoying a nice walk up until now. Legolas never had a problem with Arwen, infact, you may go as far as to say they were friends, but she was the last person he wanted to see right now. Legolas stopped and waited for Arwen to catch up to him.
"My lady," he said, nodding politely, "How may I be of service?"
"I was wondering if I could talk to you about something Legolas," when Legolas nodded she continued. "Ever since you and Aragorn returned yesterday Aragorn has seemed very...distracted." Legolas regarded her with interest, perhaps Aragorn was leaning twords him after all.
"Distracted my lady?"
"Yes, of course he is as attentive to me as always, but he seems to be focusing on something else. Even when we," Arwen blushed, "Were being intimate last night, his mind seemed elsewhere."
"Strange my lady, one would think his mind would only be on you," Legolas winced. "We all know how strongly he feels for you."
"That's why I wanted to ask you, did something happen last week?"
"What do you mean...something," Legolas repeated slowly.
"Oh I don't know something to occupy his mind. Was there a problem? Or," Arwen laughed, "Maybe he's found someone else." Arwen's laughter infurriated Legolas, but still, he had to play along.
"You know there is room for no one else in Aragorn's heart," he replied.
"You're right, how silly I am being," Arwen giggled. "I mean who could he have found while out on patrol, an orc?" Legolas laughed along, silently cursing her. Arwen thanked him for making her feel better and left to go find Aragorn.
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"You wanted to see me Adar?" Aragorn asked, entering his fathers study. He had been summoned there moments earlier.
"Yes Aragorn, I did." Lord Elrong stood gestured for Aragorn to sit. "Aragorn, I think it's time we discuss your future, with Arwen."
"My future?" Aragorn repeated.
"Have you ever considered bonding with Arwen?"
"Of course I have, but not for a few years." Aragorn answered.
"I am thinking you two should bond quickly," Elrond said regretfully. He did not want Aragorn and Arwen to bond, but he had no choice. "As you know, I have never really approved of your romance. Arwen is my only daughter and even though I love you Estel, I do not want her throwing her immortality away. But she has. She has already bound herself to you, it is only appropriate to make it official."
"Adar, I am not ready for this," Aragorn said truthfully.
"Do you love Arwen?" Elrond asked him seriously.
"You know I do."
"Then this is the right thing to do, I see happiness for you with her." Aragorn nodded and left. Elrond did not mention that the future also held happiness for Aragorn with another.