Perplexities of Growing Up

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the places or characters used here except for Náriël-I did invent her, and if she resembles anyone else's character in anyway, im sorry- not done on purpose. Everything else belongs to Tolkien.

A/N:

I'd just like to give a shout out to LazyMadHatter!!! Go read her Inuyasha fanfic called "Family Portrait: the Diary of a Lost Soul" it's really good! Also, thanks to all of my reviewers! Luv you guys!

Chapter 5

POV: Náriël

'Oh…my…gosh!!!'

I couldn't help but stare. My eyes seemed glued to his body.

'Damn that towel!' I thought angrily.

'Wait. What did I just think?! NO NO! You hate this guy, remember? But he has such a nice body…and…o gosh! I think I'm blushing! I hope he didn't notice!'

These thoughts flitted through my head as I continued to stare. This was definitely more than I had seen back at the river…the towel did not do a very good job covering him. It sat low on his waist and came down about mid thigh.

"Oh! My lady…"

'Is that a hint of pink on his face? Is he actually blushing? That's kinda cute…'

"I," he sighed, "Please forgive me. I was just coming from the baths. I didn't think I would find anyone here on such a night as this. Goodnight."

He bowed his head, turned and disappeared inside of his room a bit farther down the hall.

I stood there for a few moments, still unable to move.

'Was I seriously just having those thoughts…about him?'

I shook my head and walked into my room. I still have to figure out a way to get back at him. That elf is such a pompous jerk. Ugh.

POV: Legolas

I could not believe what had just happened.

'I thought she was out with her father and the others…it's such a fine night. Most of the elves are outside stargazing and such.'

I let out a long sigh.

'I just wanted some time to have a nice relaxing bath. I most certainly did not expect that little run in, and was it my imagination, or was she staring at me non-stop?'

I shrugged the idea away and retired for the night.

I woke early the next morning, and on my way downstairs, I noticed Lord Elrond looking quite melancholy in his office.

"My Lord, is everything alright?"

His worried eyes slowly made their way to mine. He gave me a small smile before he answered my question.

"Yes, well…"

He let out a deep sigh and I knew something was really bothering him.

"It is just, Náriël, she sure had been giving me a hard time lately. It seems she does everything in her power to make getting along with her awfully hard. As you noticed, she even ran away!"

He said the last part with a very exasperated tone. Honestly, this seemed sort of interesting to me. I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard him continue.

"She is taking rebellious to new extremes! And this, this Aniolad…I don't like him. I don't like him at all."

I laughed at this.

Hearing my laughter, he jerked his head up and looked at me with confusion and slight anger written in his eyes.

I put my hands up in peace and tried to appease him by explaining myself.

"Well you see, my lord, I find this a bit…amusing, shall we say, because I do believe that the reason you do not like Aniolad is just because, well, for lack of a better way of putting it, 'your little girl is growing up.'"

I gave him a half smile and continued.

"I mean, are you sure that it really is him that you don't like? Or do you think you would have this reaction to any guy?"

He huffed at me and turned; his back was to me now and he was looking intently out the window.

"Maybe you are right for the most part, but…still, there's just something about that boy that I do not like."

'Nice reasons for hating someone.' I thought.

'But maybe I should not question the lord, for his instincts usually prove correct.'

That entire day went by pretty quickly. Seeing that most of my work with Lord Elrond was done, I finally had my chance to relax. I spent the day practicing archery, horseback riding, and just lounging in the trees.

If I thought that the evening would be just as tranquil as my day, I was greatly mistaken.

POV: Náriël

It had been a beautiful day. I spent most of it with Aniolad, swimming, walking through the woods, and just talking.

Oh, this is what I had been waiting for! I really liked Aniolad and everything seemed so perfect. I smiled to myself.

The sun was just setting as we seated ourselves, hand in hand, on a beautifully carved bench on the side of my house. The sun was painting the little brook in front of us in a gorgeous orange; its waters shimmered as if thousands of diamonds had been scattered upon its surface. It seemed that everything was covered in a golden glow. It was warm, and a gentle breeze ran its fingers through my long hair.

A small sigh of satisfaction escaped my lips. I was so happy. For once in my life, I felt like I was wanted and that I belonged just where I was. As I turned to look at Aniolad, he claimed my lips in a gentle kiss.

This little kiss quickly progressed into more. Our tongues began to battle as his hands roamed all over my body. My mind was going crazy. The sensations he was sending through my body…A pleasant shiver ran down my spine.

No one had ever made me feel this way. Before I knew what was going on, I was flat on my back on the bench and he was on top of my, kissing my neck with hunger. His hands were all over me, and mine all over him.

"oooohhh…"

I closed my eyes and became oblivious to the world around us…

"NÁRIËLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I nearly jumped out of my skin. I swear my heart missed a beat.

I looked up at Aniolad as his eyes grew wide and I could clearly see terror in them.

'Oh SHIT! No no no, this can't be happening to me!! Not now!!'

"GET OFF OF HER!!" I heard my father bellow.

I felt like I was going to cry.

Aniolad quickly scrambled off of me and bowed deeply.

"I…I'm sorry, my lord" I heard him mumble. He then straightened up and scurried off, leaving me to my father's wrath.

I slowly got up and smoothed out my rumpled dress.

"Come with me."

Now, one might think that since he was no longer yelling, he had calmed down somewhat. But I knew better. His voice held a dangerous note to it and I knew that there was no way I was getting out of this unscathed.

I let out a nervous sigh and followed him with my head bowed.

As we entered the house, I noticed Legolas standing there, staring at me with an eyebrow arched.

'How I despise that elf. Now more than ever. Just look at him standing there all high-and-mighty. He might as well be laughing in my face; pointing a finger and saying 'ha ha, you immature little elleth, you got caught and now you're going to get it!'

"Legolas," my father began, "would you please give us some time to talk, alone."

He nodded and left the house.

'Great. He doesn't even want to be in the same house.'

My father and I must have argued for what seemed like hours. I thought he was going to explode a few times. Honestly, I thought I was going to explode a few times. To my disbelief he implied that I had sex with Aniolad. Of course, I had to contradict him there, for I had done no such thing. The boy hadn't penetrated me in sexual way. Kissing doesn't count.

What finally got me though was when I think my father's last nerve finally snapped.

"THAT'S IT. I DON'T WANT TO EVER SEE YOU WITH THAT BOY AGAIN! DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?!"

He was yelling so loudly that I thought I was going to go deaf.

I looked at him, and turned my back in defiance. That and I didn't want him to see the tears threatening to spill from my eyes.

I couldn't even speak anymore for I was afraid I would break down and cry right there. Without answering him, I stomped off to my room and slammed the door. I collapsed on my bed and cried myself to sleep.

'So much for everything being perfect,' I thought dryly.

A/N:

Hey guys! Ok, I know it took me a while to get this chapter up, sorry about that…anyway, I still haven't had Náriël get back at Legolas cause, honestly, I don't know what she can do without seeming too immature. So please give me your ideas!! If I can't think of anything, I might have her kinda...forget about it, or change her mind about doing something altogether. And don't worry, I know this seems like its not really a Legolas romance yet, but it will. Ive just gotta work up to it first. Anyway, please don't forget to review!

The Fresh Princess: Thank you, thank you. It makes me happy to hear that.

Silvermane1: keep reading and you'll find out! Lol.

Myri78: yes I do understand, and this chappie didn't have much Legolas action either did it? Hehe…don't worry tho, as I said in the A/N, its coming…

StarAngel Caelum SunSoar: heh, yeah…sorry I made you wait so long. And if you thought the beginning was boring, thanks for sticking through it! I hope you liked this chapter.

Draco Malfoy's Babe: Hey! I like Draco too! Well when hes not being a total jackass lol (but hes always nice to look at eh?) I think I might do an HP fanfic eventually…anyway, ill try to get the next chapter up sooner.

Icy Lullaby: ahhh yes…naked Legolas…sigh.

Yami Ray: there will be more fights coming up. But as I said in the A/N, I need something good that's not too immature…so if u have any ideas, theyre welcome!

Austin B: Yeah, u know, I hadn't really noticed the whole triangle thing until u mentioned it! Lol! As far as whether Náriël likes Legolas or not, so far, shes not even sure about that. Fights fights fights, everyone likes those huh? Gosh, I have to think of something good…I need ideas! Anyway, im glad you like the fanfic!

GreenEyedElfGoddess: hehe, thanx.

WindSorceress: hey, im glad you like this! And I would like to see Legolas naked too…came so close in Troy (for orli anyway) …damn that stupid bed. .