I have just realized this story has been more revolved around Erestor than my Celeborn/Haldir pairing..so this chapter takes place one week later...this is my Celeborn/Haldir chapter ( Hadereth and Brethiel at tHe end)...also be on the lookout for my new fic Thoughtless...ch.1 of that should be up today...

CHAPTER 19

Haldir watched as Celeborn sat beside him. They had revealed their love for one another and had began courting. Celeborn knew Haldir still feared his touch and would not do anything to harm or scare the younger elf. Haldir smiled as Celeborn offered him a glass of wine.

" Are you trying to make me drunk so you can have your wicked way with me Celeborn nin?"

Celeborn shook his head.

" I would never."

Haldir nodded, knowing the very truth of those words. Haldir heard a small sigh come from Celeborn's lips.

" What is it?"

Celeborn sighed once more.

" I am unsure of whether to allow Brethiel to stay in Lorien."

Haldir thought for a moment, then shrugged.

" I no longer believe him to be a threat. If he had not turned his back on his Ada and Andro, we would not be sitting here right now."

Celeborn nodded in agreement.

" That is very true. I will allow him to stay, but what of Hadereth?"

Haldir took a sip of his wine and set it on the table in front of him.

" If Lord Elrond does not wish for him to go to Imladris, then perhaps he could stay here as well."

Celeborn was about to reply, but he felt Haldir's head resting in his lap. Haldir smiled up at him.

" Kiss me?"

Celeborn complied.

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Brethiel looked at Hadereth in shock.

" You love me?"

Hadereth nodded sadly.

" I have for a long while, Brethiel."

Brethiel watched as a single tear fell from Hadereth's eye. Brethiel gently wiped it away with his thumb.

" I loved you once Hadereth, but then my eye wandered to Haldir."

Hadereth sighed.

" I should have come to you sooner."

Brethiel watched as Hadereth stood and walked over to the couch. He laid on it with his back facing Brethiel. Brethiel felt his heart crack when he heard Hadereth sobbing. Brethiel stood and sat on the corner of the couch, gently stroking Hadereth's hair.

" I am sorry mellon nin."

TBC...

chapter 20 will be the end...