Title: Betrothal of Elves
Author: Eneth nin Galasriniel

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Word Count: 1,475
Chapter Six

(…)

"Let us ride." I said and we mounted our horses.

I kicked my horse gently and we started off in a slow walk. I looked at Landion and saw him petting the horse lovingly.

Riding horses had always been one of my favorite pastimes since I was a young elf and I was glad we shared that sentiment.

"Where are we riding to?" I heard Landion ask me.

I shrugged, "Wherever the horses lead us. I am not completely familiar with this land so I had not planned a specific place. I was hoping we could go to the meadow though." I chanced a look at him and he had a small smile on his face.

"I would like that."

I smiled, "I also packed some food for us to have a small picnic," remembering the basket I had tied to the horse before our departure.

"That sounds lovely." Landion said and we continued riding.

The sun was especially shining today and it was shining brightly on Landion's face.

He looked beautiful in the sun's light and his skin was absolutely glowing.

I felt a smile come onto my face from looking at him.

He caught my glance and for some reason reached out to me with a panicked expression.

I was going to ask what was wrong when I felt my body hit the ground.

Landion quickly dismounted and ran to me.

"Are you alright?" He asked, concerned and leaning over me.

I looked around and laughed loudly, "Yes, quite. I was distracted by your beauty and didn't realize I was falling off the horse." I laughed again and I saw Landion blush.

He stood up straight, "Yes.. w-well… Don't do it again." He sputtered.

I laughed once again and reached out for him to help me out. He took my offered hand and lifted me off the ground.

I stood up and dusted off my clothing, "I can't promise that." I said with a smirk.

I didn't know where this straightforward attitude was coming from. Just yesterday I was confused with my feelings. I still was but something in Landion brought forth this part of me, this flirty me.

I heard Landion cough and spotted him already on his horse. I must have been in a daze, thinking about him.

I quickly mounted again and once again we started towards the meadow.

"I apologize for causing your concern." I said teasingly.

He turned red, "Y-you didn't cause me any concern. I just didn't know how I would explain to your father that something happened to you, is all."

I chuckled, "Sure."

He blushed once again and didn't respond.

He blushed quite frequently around me. If I didn't know any better I would say he was embarrassed.

(…)

We arrived at the meadow and I dismounted my horse. Landion followed suit and I unhooked the basket from where I had it tied to the horse.

I unfolded the blanket and spread it across the ground. I motioned for Landion to set down and I picked up the basket and layed it on the blanket. I sat down across from Landion and started unloading the contents of the basket.

I pulled out two small glasses and a container of fruit juice. I poured Landion a glass and handed it to him.

"Thank you." He said and I nodded.

I poured myself a glass, and then I retrieved the sandwiches from the basket.

I handed one to Landion and then I pulled out some strawberries.

I took one and took a bite of it. I looked to Landion and saw him eating his sandwich.

I offered him some strawberries and he took them.

"Strawberries are my favorite fruit." He said and I smiled, "I know, Galadriel requested I packed them."

"You told her about our picnic?" He asked curiously.

"I didn't know what food to bring and she helped me." He nodded and ate a strawberry from his hand.

I finished my sandwich and started on my second one.

"Do you miss your home?" I heard him ask.

I considered his question, "I am glad to be away for a while. I haven't been away from Mirkwood since my last visit here. My father is a little overprotective and since my mother's death… well he wanted me around and I refused to leave him alone in a time like that."

Landion nodded understandably, "I don't remember my mother."

I was surprised that he had revealed information from his past to me. Lady Galadriel had told me that his past was a sore subject and I wanted to respect that. I knew that she wasn't his biological mother, though I didn't know the details.

I looked at him sharply, "I'm sorry. I miss my mother but I think it would be easier if I had never known her than to have her and then her be taken from me like she was."

I wondered if that was considered rude and I went to say something when Landion talked, "Yes. I can't imagine the pain you have been through. My mother died before I was one year old and all I remember is that she had red hair. I still do not know what she looked like, nor my father, and sometimes I miss them. I have Galadriel and Celeborn, who may not be my biological parents, but care for me in the same way. I am very lucky they took me in when the Valar sent me…" He cut himself off with a surprised expression, "I have said too much, I am sorry."

I looked at him with concern, but also with curiosity, "I want you to know that you can tell me anything.. if you want to, at least." I added quickly.

He looked at me with an intense expression, "I know and I will tell you eventually. I hope you do not consider me to be rude and that your opinion doesn't change of me for not sharing."

I was stricken, "Never. I understand your need for privacy."

He smiled at that, "I'm sorry for ruining our day with all this depressing talk."

I shook my head, "I'm just glad we are talking."

He blushed, "I'm sorry about that too. I can be a bit shy."

"There's no need for an apology, I like your shyness. It's cute." I said simply and once again he blushed.

I laughed, "Your blushing is also cute."

"I don't blush a lot!" He exclaimed and I just laughed, "You're blushing right now."

He pouted and that made him even more cute. I didn't voice that though thinking I had teased him enough for today.

We finished our food and I packed the food back into the basket.

We mounted our horses and headed back to the stables.

(…)

I walked Landion back to his room after we dropped the horses off at the stables.

We stopped when we came to his door.

"I had fun today. I am glad you gave me the honor of being in your company today."

He blushed, "I had fun too, and it was my pleasure."

I smiled, "Maybe we can do this again another time?" I asked and he replied with, "I would love that, next time make sure not to fall off your horse though," he giggled.

I chuckled, "I told you no promises."

He smiled and I returned it with my own.

"I guess it is time for us to depart." I said, not wanting to leave though.

He nodded.

Giving into my instincts I walked closer to him and gave him a hug, before I pulled away I pressed my lips to his cheek.

I held my lips there for a few seconds and then pulled away.

I looked at his face, hoping I hadn't overstepped my boundaries.

He was blushing but had a smile on his face.

I smiled back and left after saying goodbye.

I walked back to my room, the whole time thinking about how warm his body was and how soft his skin had been.

(.…..)

A/N: I hoped you guys enjoyed this chapter! I don't know if I wrote this okay so please leave me a review telling me what you think. But YAY they finally hugged and I couldn't help but to add the kiss on the cheek, its just too sweet :)) Next chappy will be up soooon. :D