Chapter 16
"Go back to sleep Kili." Thorin said.
I guessed that Kili had already gone back to sleep for he was answered by a snore. Thorin began to removed his arms from me, but I found myself holding onto him.
"All is well Tawariell. No one is harmed." He whispered.
"Please…please just…stay." I asked.
His strong arms wrapped around me once more and I closed my eyes and let the silent tears fall.
"Thorin?" I asked.
"Hm?"
"I am sorry for all of this. I cannot say where these horrible dreams come from."
"Hush! I do not seek your apology."
I dared to ask,
"What do you seek?" I whispered.
For once I found him unable to answer. I looked up and brought my face close to his. I cared not if I was being bold.
"Tell me." I whispered.
I assumed he knew not that our faces were so close for he shivered slightly.
"Nothing you can give or so you said." He replied sadly.
That was when I remembered. That I could not let him know I cared for him. But was it truly only caring? Somehow it felt stronger now. Though I dared not say the word.
"Forgive me."
"Once more, there is nothing to forgive. Do you want me to leave?"
"NO!…..I mean no please do not."
"Alright…..I will stay as long as you need me."
I smiled small and there was a silence for a few moments. It was then I decided that I could no longer fight my feelings.
"Thorin…..I care about you."
"I know."
"No I mean…I truly care for you Thorin Oakenshield."
I heard him gasp a little and his arms tightened around me. I smiled and nestled my head against his chest. I sighed and let sleep take me. This time in Thorin's arms…..no horrors plagued my dreams.
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