Hi sorry for the lil delay but I have been very busy as of late. School has been hectic what with the build up to exams and stuff! But I am still alive and rearing to go with an update for y'all! Thanks to Lisse Mirelien for reviewing! Also to all my other readers for remaining sooooooo loyal! Can you believe that it's only 2 weeks till the Desolation of Smaug! I AM SO EXCITED! Anyway I'd better crack on with the chapter rather than keep chatting to y'all! Plz read, review, follow and favourite...also ENJOY!

They walked up to the large door to the main room and stopped. Lark let go of Kili's hand and he kissed her palm gently. He leaned by her ear, his hot breath ghosting over the sensitive skin.

"I'll go first then you follow in a few minutes."

"Alright, see you soon my Dorniti!"

She kissed his cheek before retreating down the corridor as Kili entered the room. She crouched and shifted into a panther before lying down in the hallway and started to count the seconds.

The room was quiet as Kili entered. Everyone was absorbed in doing something. His Uncle and Balin were nowhere to be seen and majority of the company were smoking amongst themselves. Kili strode over and sat on one of the large chairs.

"Mornings chaps!"

They all chorused their good mornings back and Kili noticed his brother's confusion at him entering alone. He smirked inwardly and ignored the look. He pulled out his own pipe and began to smoke quietly. With the occasional glance round the room he noticed Ori receiving many looks and nods from the dwarves. Getting up from his chair he walked over to where the shy dwarf sat with Bofur and Dori.

Ori pretended not to notice him and kept scribbling in his book, making sure to hide it all the more. Kili, leaning against the wall, peered over the other dwarf's shoulder. A page slipped ever so slightly in the book and the brunette could just make out the writing on the opposite page.

KILI TO ASK LARK TO COURT HIM-BETS

FILI- 1 BAG OF GOLD (will ask in Mirkwood) LOST

DWALIN-1 BAG OF GOLD (will ask before Mirkwood) LOST

BILBO-'I WILL NOT TAKE PART IN STUPID DWARVEN BETS!'

OIN-1 AND A HALF BAGS (she'll ask him)

GLOIN-3 BAGS (he won't have the guts to ask and she'll have to kiss him)

BIFUR-...he something in Khuzd Dhul

BOFUR-(laughs) he said a bag of gold that he'll just kiss her and the same for me!

DORI-1 BAG OF GOLD AND 1 OF SILVER (he'll just ask her when he asks her)

NORI-2 BAGS OF GOLD (he'll ask her soon)

BALIN-1 BAG OF GOLD (it'll just happen)

THORIN-...

The prince gawked slightly and suppressed a chuckle. They had been wagering if he and Lark would kiss...or for that matter if he would ask her to court him. Kili shook his head and walked back to his chair, fully aware of the worried glance that Ori was sending him. The young dwarf quickly packed up his sketch book and began to twiddle his thumbs as Kili sat down. Kili felt his gaze drift as he heard the door creak open. A sleek black panther padded in, her ocean blue eyes shining as she looked about the room. The prince smiled to himself.

Mine...my beautiful Vaari

Lark walked into the room and changed back to normal before sitting next to Fili on one of the sofas. The dwarves nodded or wished her a good morning as she settled herself in the company. The blonde prince looked at her quizzically and she raised an eyebrow, careful not to catch her One's eye.

"Yes Fili?"

"Oh..uh nothing I was just wondering whether you slept well?"

She smiled sweetly at him.

"Perfectly well thanks...they are very comfortable beds, very warm and good for sleeping in!"

Bofur snorted.

"Got that one right lass!"

"Aye for once we all agree they beds are heavenly!"

Lark chuckled at Gloin's comment and her eyes met Kili's. The prince winked and blushed a little. She the lowered her gaze and tucked her hair behind her ear, she had revealed the dark bruise that Kili had left on her neck. She heard Fili gasp and smirked. The elder brother gawked between his brother and Lark and Kili found himself unable to contain his laughter. Lark began to giggle hysterically and the company raised eyebrows in confusion. Fili glared a little a Kili.

"You could've done this earlier brother!"

"Well I was unaware of your BET at the time!"

The dwarves all looked around sheepishly. Kili got up and scooped Lark from her seat and kissed her heavily. His One responded with a quiet moan and wrapped her arms round his neck. The company whooped at the couple and shouts of FINALLY and CMON PAY UP could be heard. When the pair broke away the dwarves surrounded them with whoops and cheers. Bofur ruffled Lark's hair and exclaimed.

"Knew ye two would get together!"

Lark giggled and felt Kili's arm snake round her waist. She leaned her head on Kili's shoulder and listened as Dwalin covered his eyes and shouted very loudly over everyone.

"I DID NOT NEED TO SEE THAT! MY EYES ARE BURNING!"

At that comment Kili squeezed her hips and crushed her mouth with his.

Ok that probably wasn't my best chapter ever but it fills space and moves on with the story! Now the ** BONUS CHAPTER ** will be appearing soon and it's a dream that Kili has with Yavanna breaking some news to him! MORE WILL BE REVEALED AS WE GO ON WITH THE STORY! I also have a chapter planned with Mahal in it and another with ALL the Valar having a MASSIVE argument! XD I am soooooooooo buzzing about it! Till next time me ol' chummos (read review follow and favourite) TTFN! XXX