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Glorfindel felt like he was in heaven when he felt Erestor surrender to him. The younger and smaller elf pushed weakly against his chest and Glorfindel immediately pulled himself away, no matter how much he regretted it. He uncertainly eyed the younger elf before him as he exclaimed, "I am so sorry, Erestor. I should never have kissed you…I…."
He was successfully silenced when an elegant finger was laid against his lips and Erestor said with a strange gleam in his eyes. "Please kindly keep your mouth shut, you will only ruin the moment. I am for one not sorry at all that you have kissed me. It was about time."
Glorfindel realized that it was not his brightest moment as he stared at Erestor in mute shock. The councillor only smiled, satisfied with the silence as he softly continued. "You caught my eye the moment that you came to Imlandris. I always hoped that I would catch your eye but you seemed so shy around me so I settled for friendship. But I never gave up hope…"
Joy flooded through Glorfindel, unlike anything he had ever felt before. He wrapped one arm around Erestor's waist and pulled the councillor towards him. "And I am glad that you did not. Friendship is all you ever gave me when I too wanted much more…"
Overcome by emotions he fell silent and he rested his forehead against Erestor's, keeping the younger elf close, amazed how easily Erestor fitted into his arms. A tentative hand on his cheek had him gazing into dark eyes as Erestor softly said. "You can have much more, Glorfindel…"
"Glorfy?" A sleep filled voice interrupted Erestor as both elves turned to the sound of the disturbance. The small form of Elladan stood shivering in his sleeping clothes in the doorway, tiredly rubbing his eyes as he yawned suddenly.
"Elladan, what are you doing out of bed at this hour, little one?" Erestor allowed Glorfindel to release him and the warrior walked forward to pick the oldest twin up. The Elfling contently settled his head against Glorfindel's shoulder, comforted by the presence of one he considered uncle.
"Why were you holding Restor so tightly?" The small Elfling yawned yet bright eyes settled upon Erestor's face and the older elf blushed slightly under the intense gaze the child had inherited from his father.
"Well, it is because Glorfindel and I are good friends, Elladan. Glorfindel was upset and I had to comfort him, like you do with Elrohir sometimes. Now how about we get you back settled into bed? Tomorrow will be early morning again and you need all the sleep you can get if you want to work hard at sword practise tomorrow."
Erestor held out one hand and as Glorfindel settled Elladan on the ground, the Elfling once more gazed up at the general before he accepted the hand and Erestor looked back to Glorfindel with an apologetic shrug of the shoulders.
Laughing softly Glorfindel shook his head. He could not believe he had kissed Erestor and the elf had even responded to it. Perhaps there was hope for them yet. Smiling still he wandered back inside.
Immediately his hand was caught and lady Celebrian spun him into a dance. "There you are, Glorfindel, I had been wondering where you have been. We have to discuss something very important."
Glorfindel smiled at the lady of his lord, dipping his head in agreement as he answered. "Very well then, my lady, you have my undivided attention."
"It regards the winner of the tournament. After you dropped out, we were very surprised to say the least and to this day I still do not know why Elrond allowed Erestor to wear a mask, but we have a winner. Her name is Mirima. You might know her from your troops but she is very talented and young as well. Your promise was that you are to accompany her to the spring dance which shall be held in a few weeks time." Celebrian's voice was soft as she spun into the dance, looking at Glorfindel for a close reaction.
To her relief Glorfindel finally smiled but there was something in his eyes that made her smile inwardly. Perhaps her husband was right in his assumptions that Glorfindel's heart did not rest with the fairer sex but with his own. That it had been taken a long time ago by their chief councillor.
"I will gladly accompany her, my lady…"
"Glorfindel, if there would be anybody else you would rather take, I am sure that it can be arranged. All you have to do is say so…" She had seen the look in Glorfindel's eyes, the look he was unable to hide. The look of pain and joy whenever he gazed at Erestor but so far she had not seen any sign that it was returned to Glorfindel. For her friend's sake she hoped so.
"I will have to think about it, Celebrian but lady Mirima deserves my full attention that evening. She has won the tournament and I have promised my companionship to the female winner. She will have it that evening. Now if you will excuse me, I am going to retire for the evening. I am very weary." He bowed to her and then kissed her hand, walking away with quick strides.
"Can I have the next dance, my lady?" Elrond's deep voice startled her and she berated herself for not being able to hear her husband approach. Smiling widely she turned and accepted his hand, seeing the approval in the dark grey eyes as he continued. "Were you flirting with my general?"
"Elrond, I would not dare! You know I have only eyes for you, my husband. I was merely informing Glorfindel of the arrangement he agreed upon." She swayed slowly to the restful tune that was playing as Elrond's grip tightened around her waist.
"Did you ask him if he wanted to take somebody else to the spring dance instead of Mirima?"
"I did ask him but he said he would abide by his promise. Oh Elrond, if they continue to move this slow then how are they ever going to be together? They have known each other for nearly 500 years and they had only shared their first kiss this evening. It was too bad our son had to interrupt them…" She sighed, leaning in closer to his husband.
"Well then, perhaps it is time that we sped things up. I would prefer to see them married to each other before I sail for the undying lands. Perhaps Mirima would aid us…" Elrond met her gaze with a smile and she lightly slapped his arm, saying.
"And pray tell what does the great master Elrond have planned for his two friends?"
"Well we know that jealousy is a very strong emotion…" The rest was drowned out into whispers as the two lovers danced together.
Erestor walked back from putting Elladan to bed, checking upon the younger twin as well to make sure that the other twin also slept peacefully. The councillor felt tired, his arm aching. He touched his lips, wondering if it indeed had been true that Glorfindel had kissed him.
It had been nothing more then a peck but it suddenly seemed so much more. It had stirred feelings in him that he had long though buried in favour of his friendship with Glorfindel. But perhaps it would become more… Erestor sighed and he turned to go to his office.
He wanted to take a glass of wine and sit in silence and contemplation for a while. He needed to think carefully. Glorfindel was his friend but he could have the potential to be so much more.
Erestor closed the door behind him, he could not deny that he wanted more than those kisses but he was afraid that he would ruin their moment when they would be forced to speak about it. Pouring himself a glass of wine, he drank deeply.
A knock on the door startled him and he opened the door to admit Glorfindel. The warrior was looking at him intently and the moment Glorfindel stepped into the room, Erestor crossed the distance and Glorfindel's lips were upon his own, tasting him, trying to draw him out.
Opening his mouth, Erestor moaned softly. The kiss lasted only for a few moments but when Erestor finally pulled away and looked into the dark eyes all other thoughts ceased to exist and he merely smiled, sighing in bliss as caught the smile Glorfindel was sending him and he was happy for a while.
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