Chapter 8
The Party and Confessions
Nori's POV. I walked towards Ella's room around the time of the party. I was nervous which was rare for me. I knocked on the door.
"One minute." Arwen called. Arwen opened the door and smiled.
"She'll be out in a few seconds." Arwen said. She was already ready for the party in an emerald dress with an elvish headband across her forehead.
"Thank you." I said. Arwen nodded and left to go down to the party.
"How do I look?" Ella's voice asked from behind me. I turned and I nearly dropped my jaw. Ella stood in a pure white dress that hung off her shoulders. Her long blonde hair hung down her back in curls and she had an elvish hairband across her forehead. Color came to her checks and I felt heat rise on my checks. She was beautiful.
Ella's POV. I saw Nori blush and I felt my checks warm also.
"You look beautiful." Nori said.
"Thank you." I whisper.
"I got something for you. Can you turn around?" Nori asked. I nodded and turned around. Nori put something around in front of me and clasped it behind my neck. I lift up a beautiful jewel that was the color purple like Nori and his brothers tunic colors attached to a chain. I turn around.
"Thank you. Its beautiful." I said. I come up to him and kiss his check. I saw his checks color and I giggle lightly.
"Ready to go down to the party, Milady?" Nori asked.
"Yes." I said. Nori held out his arm and I took it. We head down to where Elrond was holding the party. The dwarves were standing there. I saw Arwen and her brothers. I pull Nori towards them. "I want you to meet Arwen's brothers and my nephews. Elladan and Ellrohir. This is Nori." I introduce.
"So you're the dwarf that has taken into our only aunt." Elladan said. I heard Nori gulp.
"Don't worry. We won't hurt you, unless you hurt Ella." Ellrohir said. I saw Nori smile lightly.
"Yes sir." Nori said. We stood talking for a while. Music was being played as the dwarves ate and drank. Nori stayed at my side with a mug of ale in his hand. I saw he was getting bored.
"Care to go for a walk?" I ask. Nori nodded and I led him away from the party. I caught Arwen's eye and she smiled. I led Nori to one of my favorite spots in Rivendell. It was one of the waterfalls. "You enjoying it here?" I ask.
"Its bearable with you around." Nori said. I blush and look away. He took my face in his hands and make me look at him. "Your beautiful when you blush. No need to hide it." I smile, lightly.
"Thank you." I whisper.
"There's something I want to say and then ask." Nori said.
"What is it?" I ask.
"I love you, Estella, daughter of Galadriel. Ever since I first met you. I was just afraid that you and your family wouldn't accept me, because I'm a thief." Nori said.
"What changed your mind?" I ask.
"Your mother talked to me." Nori said. I touch his face and my eyes meet his.
"I love you too, Nori." I said. Nori smiled and pulled me into a kiss. I returned the kiss willingly.
"Will you court me then, Lady Estella?" Nori asked.
"Yes, Lord Nori. I'll court you." I said. Nori had me turn around and he put the courting braid in. Nori pulled me into his arms and we sat there whispering and talking the rest of the night.
AN: There's the new chapter. I'll update soon. One more chapter of Rivendell and then onto the rest of the quest.