A/N: I think it is about time that I update again, is it not? A week, yeah right. I haven't in a long time and I'm really sorry. I think I'll also start individual replies to reviews. I've been meaning to I just haven't. Anyways, on with my fun.

Disclaimer: Let's see, what can I try to steal this time? How about I take everyone else's fics, which are much better than this. Maybe I can also steal Amrothos b/c he's great and not taken. Alas, I own nothing at all.

REPLIES:

starnat-yes, they are both captivating. They would make a captivating couple. I'll use that word just for you.

Faerchithiel- I know it is cliché. But I didn't know what else to do. At least someone came out and said they would do well together. And I just like Amrothos a lot so I might use him more. Don't worry, you haven't offended me, although I could say that is why I haven't written in so long.

Mystikal19-I think both of them need quite a bit of help. And yes it is fun to torture our beloved characters. They seem like our friends at times.

Everybody- thanks for all the previous reviews as well. A lot of times they give me ideas. Can't wait to see more reviews in my box. Oh, and don't get the wrong idea with the title of this chapter.

As The Rain Falls

Chapter 9- Expression of Love

As we head down to dinner I couldn't help but wonder if the princess truly was in on this extravagant scheme or if she was as ignorant as I was regarding the matter. It made me question her intentions.

Now as she sits across from me, planned by my guess, I still have to wonder about such things. Under her soft delicate skin and her captivating gray eyes, is there a deceitful woman with intentions to… I don't know, but mislead me possibly.

Of course as I think of such thoughts, I've barely touched my meal and Prince Imrahil takes note of it. He then questioned if something were wrong.

"No, nothing is wrong at all. I just seem to have a lot of things on my mind. Although I do have a question for you." I replied hoping I wasn't being too bold.

"Go right ahead, my friend." He replied with sincerity.

I didn't want to bring back depressing memories but I needed to know something. "How did you know you fell in love with the right person before you were wed?" I said with a little apprehension. While I said this, Lothiriel also seemed to stop what she was doing, as did her brothers.

"Is there a reason for such a question or are you just inquiring for further references?" He replied with a smirk on his face while glancing at Lothiriel. That must be where Amrothos gets his grin.

"Well, currently it's for a future reference, however depending on your answer that might change." I said with a smirk of my own. I didn't dare glance at any of his children despite how desperately I wanted to.

He laughed and then finally gave me an answer not without a lengthy pause though. "It would probably be the point of when I looked into her eyes. They were so pure and meant so much to me. When they would gleam, all in the world would seem well. Then there were also the little things that proved her love to me. Not big things that would seem obvious, but small things that would make me think of her in the middle of the day. I knew how I felt when I would do anything to make her happy. That's how I would define love. Pleasing the other person before yourself." He smiled weakly and stated, "I miss her greatly but I know I didn't make a mistake in my choice. After all, she gifted me with four wonderful children." He said with a look of pride.

"Does that clear things up for you, my friend?" He asked with thoughtfulness.

This time I dared to glance at his daughter with thoughts of what Amrothos had said later. "Indeed. I am much appreciated for your help." I said and smiled while getting lost in my own thoughts once again.

How do I feel when I look into her eyes? I feel lost yet content at the same time. Would I put her pleasure and happiness before my own? Would she love me? Am I thinking of this too early in her 'game' as it were?

Not the same questions as I've had, but more questions nonetheless. When will it end?

At this point, dinner was ending and dancing would begin soon. I knew that sometime during the night I would dance with Lothiriel but I wasn't going to worry about it that much.

As much as I would like to say that I wasn't startled by Éomer's question, I have to say that I was. Why, in all of Middle Earth, would he ask something like that? I know Amrothos and he were speaking with each other earlier, but why would it be about something like that?

He couldn't possibly be interested in someone he just meet. Not that I should really care, but for some reason I do. Who is even suitable for him? Maybe I should engage Amrothos in a dance and question him then.

Just as I thought this, Amrothos approached me with his hand for a dance. I agreed with a smirk knowing that this was my chance.

As we started dancing I kept him engaged in light conversation that would keep him preoccupied. At last I could bring out the questioning.

"Amrothos, do you have any idea what would have brought such a question from the King of Rohan's mind? Is he interested in someone already?" I said as he slightly faltered in his stepping.

At first he starred at me, then I assume he tried to collect his thoughts. "Are you really unaware of his preoccupation?" He said smiling with his dim-witted grin.

I thought about this and had no idea. I've known him for three days. How would I know whom he would be interested in. I simply told Amrothos no.

He laughed somewhat and said he would point to her. He finger went up and he seem to be scanning the room. Then he stopped and his finger lay pointing at me. I couldn't believe what he was assuming.

"You think that Éomer is interested in me? Have you lost your sanity? I barely know the man, how could I …love him or think of him in that way in the least?" I said with my temper flaring.

"Well, if you don't think so, dance with him and try to argue that point." He said with a grin on his face as he saw Éomer approach.

The truth shall come.

She was dancing with her brother at the moment and I thought that this might be the right moment. Here I go.

A/N: And there you have it folks. Wait until tomorrow likely for chapter ten: the dance. I'm in love with this fic again. Sigh. Don't forget, I love reviews. And I know ppl are reading this. There are a ton of hits. So please, just review. Navaer.