okay so Haldir's reaction to Celeborn's love...
CHAPTER 4
Haldir's eyes widened.
" The one you love?"
Celeborn nodded.
" Yes. I love you Haldir."
Haldir took a step back.
" No."
Celeborn's face softened.
" Haldir..."
Haldir shook his head.
" No...No no no no no..."
Haldir kept walking backwards, away from Celeborn. His back finally hit part of a wall. He kept shaking his head, repeating the word 'No' over and over like a mantra. Celeborn slowly approached Haldir.
" Did Brethiel tell you he loved you?"
Haldir sank to the floor. He nodded, but refused to look up at his Lord. He felt a hand touch his knee.
" Haldir, I will not force you into a courtship nor anything else."
Haldir hid his face with his hands.
" They are only words."
Celeborn gently grasped Haldir's hands and pulled them away from his face.
" They are not just words, Haldir. They are words of truth."
Haldir looked into the eyes of the Lord of Lorien and saw nothing but love and truth there. Haldir swallowed hard.
" Will you give me time to think on this?"
Celeborn nodded.
" Yes, of course. You may stay here while I send word to Lady Galadriel."
Haldir nodded. He watched as Lord Celeborn began to leave.
" My Lord?"
Celeborn turned and saw Haldir smile.
" Thank you."
Celeborn returned the smile and nodded before leaving the Talan, leaving Haldir to think: Did he love Celeborn?
TBC...