Starlight

chapter three

Tauriel POV
Legolas and i made our way back to camp with the firewood in our arms. Once we made it back to camp Nellathiel and Herion had hunted down a bore while Arthion and Gwennlyth had made beds for everyone. "Ahh, finally" said Arthion, Legolas shook his head while i smiled. Herion made the fire and roasted the bore. After we had all eaten we were looking into the fire, it was silent except for the noise of the fire crackling. Then suddenly Gwen broke the silence " Legolas," he looked up at her and she continued " wasnt your hair in braids before?" i froze. How could i not notice that, i mentally slapped myself. "No i had it down the whole time" spoke Legolas. "No you didnt we were sparing before we came here, therefore your hair was braided." I was starting to sweat, they going to find out, i knew it. "So why is your hair out?" Herion asked. " i...umm.. " Legolas was speechless and so was i. They were all looking at him expectantly and i was trying to come up with an excuse but could think of none. Then i suddenly changed the subject "We need more firewood" i said Legolas nodded. "I'll get some for us," "So will I" said Nella. Nellathiel and i were collecting wood when she spoke up "Tauriel," I looked at and she continued "Are you alright,"
"What do you mean," i asked
"You've been quite tense for the past three weeks," i froze, ofcourse she would notice. How could she not i was her best friend. "You know you can tell me anything, Tauriel."
"I know"
"Tauriel what are you hiding?"
And i couldnt hold it it in anymore i let out a small sob. Nellathiel came over to me and let me cry on her shoulder.
"Tauriel i want to help you but i cannot when i dont what's wrong,"
"Its Legolas,"
"What about Legolas?"
"I love him,"
She gasped, and i continue "We've been together for about a month but didnt tell anyone because we cannot be together." The words came flying out and i sobbed harder into her shoulder."Oh, Tauriel,"
Nellathiel POV
I pulled Tauriel closer to me. I knew she was hiding something but not something like this. I felt terrible for her, i thought about what it would like to not be allowed to be with Arthion.
"You cant tell anyone Nella" she pleaded i nodded "Of coarse" i said. I started wiping the tears of her face and said "Come on we should get back to camp." She gave me a small smile and we started walking back to camp.
Tauriel POV
After my outburst Nella and i started heading back to camp. When we got back, i put the firewood down and layed down and fell asleep.