"You look beautiful, lass be careful the elves in this hall have been staring at you for a while" Gimli laughed when he saw her blush. "As long as she's by Legolas side I don't think anyone will try, he looks to be very protective of her. They might think they're courting." Aaragorn stated wiggling his eyebrows at Legolas.
"I'm only protective because I know some of thethese elves and I don't want her to have her first kiss stolen by the ones who will kiss anyone to try and find their beloved." Legolas said getting defensive. "I know my friend, I was only jesting." As the night went on everyone except for Legolas and Jade were either dancing or drinking the night away.
"Would you like to walk in the garden with me red? it's very beautiful at night." Jade nodded her head and let Legolas lead her around the garden. They stopped to sit at a bench and talked for what seemed like hhours when Legolas suddenly went silent and stared at Jade. "Legs what's wrong?" Before Jade could ask again Legolas lips crashed with hers and it was the best feeling she had ever experienced. It was as if angels were singing in the back of her head.
When she tried deepening the kiss Legolas pulled away with a gasp. "I'm sorry my friend, I shouldn't have done that. it was a mistake forgive me." Jades lip started to tremble. I didn't think it was a mistake, but I forgive you. I should get to bed." Before Legolas could answer she walked away and said "Wake me in the morning when it's time to go." and she was gone.
Jade spent the night crying in her room, she decided to get dressed and ready for the next day when she heard a knocking at the door. "My lady, may I come in to speak with you?" Jades heart felt like it had broken when she heard Legolas forego using her nickname. "I know you're awake my lady I heard you sniffling. Please let me in." Jade opened the door and went back to sit on her bed.
"I'm sorry for the way I acted. The kiss should have never happened. I don't want to lose our friendship and I regret trying to step over boundries." "Just tell me the truth, Legolas." Jade said crossing her arms. "You hated the kiss and the regret your feeling is because from me being awful." Before Legolas could respond she motioned to the door and said "I think it's best if you leave."
Not wanting to anger her further Legolas got up and left, causing the tears in Jades eyes to come back full force. She cried herself to sleep that night and so she was oblivious to the conversation happening just outside her door.
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"What did you say to her that made her cry?" Haldir questioned Legolas. "I told her that I didn't want to lose her friendship after kissing her and I regretted my actions." Legolas said. "And you say it was her first kiss?" Legolas nodded. "She may be confused, I'll get her mind off of it and talk to her before your party leaves tomorrow." Haldir said before walking off.
The next morning Jade was woken up by a light tapping on her door. "Lady Jade, I have come to take you and show you around the realm before you leave." Came a strange voice. Jade got dressed and went to the door and recognized the man to be Haldir. "Oh hello, where would you like to tale me first?" Jade asked. "I thought I might take you to the gardens and show you the weeping willow tree, its our oldest and most wisest tree." Haldir held out his arm and the started to walk.
"My lady, forgive me if I'm being intrusive but I heard about you and Prince Legolas last night." Haldir said stopping just under the willow. Jade looked away. "I believe he likes you. Although you can never be sure with him. he's had many girlfriends in his youth and each one never seemed to interest him. I believe his feelings are strictly platonic. But I on the other hand" Haldir paused to lift Jades face by her chin. "Have been enamored with you since I saw you being carried in to the healing wards. And I wish to do something before you leave just so I know if you're my beloved or not."
Before Jade could say anything Haldir placed a gentle kiss on her lips. She hated the feel of his lips and she pulled away. "It seems as though I was wrong about my feelings. Forgive me my lady." Haldir bowed and left. When she turned around she saw Legolas stomping off and a rose that had dropped to the ground.