hmmm who walked in? you're about to find out..

CHAPTER 18

Elladan grabbed his tunic and put it on quickly. Erestor did the same with his robes. Elladan swallowed hard.

" Ada, I..."

Elrond's eyes widened.

" Quiet Elladan."

Elladan nodded and sat on the bed. Erestor felt Elrond's gaze shift to him.

" What is the meaning of this, Erestor?"

Erestor looked at Elladan, who nodded sorrowfully, then turned to Elrond.

" I have been keeping a secret from you."

Elrond glowered at Erestor.

" Such as?"

Erestor took a deep breath.

" I am in love with Elladan. Not you."

Elladan felt pride well up inside him, but then saw his Ada's face and debated on hiding in Erestor's bathing chamber. Elrond walked up to Erestor. Elladan's eyes widened when he watched his Ada caress Erestor's cheek.

" You loved me Erestor. You told me you loved me."

Erestor pulled away from Elrond's touch.

" You told me before that your feelings for me were just a jest toward Celebrian. Elladan came to me when I had overheard you and he comforted me. He has been courting me ever since."

Elrond became furious.

" He what?"

Erestor nodded.

" I love him Elrond."

Elrond stepped back from Erestor, then looked at Elladan. Elladan swallowed hard, but found his bravery and stood at Erestor's side. Elrond stood there, watching them intertwine their fingers.

" You have been keeping him a secret."

Erestor nodded once again, as did Elladan. Elladan looked at Elrond.

" I do love him Ada. I know you love him as well. I do not want this to end badly for anyone."

Erestor felt Elladan loosen his hold on his hand. Elladan turned to Erestor and laid a hand on his beloved's cheek.

" If it will cause too many problems, I cannot be with you Erestor nin."

Erestor felt tears fall from his eyes as he nodded. Elrond held up a hand.

" I will not have any hearts broken. Elladan, I give my blessing for to you be with Erestor."

Elladan hugged his Ada. Elrond watched as Elladan hugged and kissed Erestor. Erestor looked at Elrond, who had began to leave the room with his head lowered. Erestor and Elladan looked at each other. Erestor took a step forward.

" Elrond?"

Elrond slowly turned around. He saw Erestor was smiling.

" Why did Cirdan kiss you two months past?"

Elrond smiled.

" I was keeping him a secret."

TBC...