Was always you (Aralas)

{Ch4} Say I love you

The next day Legolas woke to find himself laying close to Aragorn. Although they were not touching, the proximity of Aragorn's body made his heart quicken. He moved quickly to gather his things and ready for the day ahead. "Aragorn," he said, still getting ready. Aragorn stirred, "Lel?" He said sleepily. Legolas laughed "yes, it's me. Time to get up dear ranger, we have a long day ahead," Legolas smiled as Aragorn sat up and started to collect his things.

After about twenty minutes of riding and talking the two had fallen into a comfortable silence. Aragorn stole a few glances at Legolas, wondering how and when he was going to confess his feelings for the elf. It's funny, he thought, how a couple days can make you realise that what you needed and what you wanted had been beside you the whole time.

Legolas knew Aragorn was looking at him, could feel his eyes watching him, but he did not turn-only smiled. It was reassuring to know that Aragorn watched him, it gave him hope that, maybe, he loves him too.

It had just passed midday when they found a place to rest for a day or two. Legolas went to the stream that was near by to get some water for the both of them.

Aragorn relaxed against a tree. He contemplated how he was going to start the conversation with the elf to tell him his feelings. He could just say it out of no where, like it was an offhanded comment about the weather, but that would startle Legolas and he didn't want this to be any more awkward than it already would be if he didn't return the feelings.

Legolas walked back, trying to calm his nerves. It was weird to him, to feel scared, because he doesn't usually get scared, by anything. It is then he realises he has gotten scared on the occasion: when he found that Aragorn fell off the cliff; when he realised Aragorn was fully prepared to die with the people of Rohan; when he saw the troll fighting with Aragorn during the fight in Gondor. Aragorn was the only thing that could make his perfect facade, of an unwavering, flawless Elf prince, fall. And he does not lie when he says he loves it.

Aragorn see's Legolas approaching him and prepares himself for what he's going to say, a slight smile presses at his lips when the thought of the Elf returning his feelings comes to mind. "Sit here," Aragorn said, shuffling sideways to give Legolas space. "Estel, there is something I wish to speak with you about," Legolas said, masking the nerves as best as possible. "Mellon nín, there is something i need to tell you too," answered Aragorn. "Oh, then you can go first,"

"No, you brought it up, go ahead," Legolas took a deep breath, scared. "I-," he started "I'm in love with you." Legolas looked at Aragorn, eyes deep, full of love, nerves, and promise.

Aragorn was stunned. That was not what he expected the Legolas to say. "You're in love with me?" He repeated, making sure he didn't hear wrong. "Yes, and I'm sorry if you don't feel the same way but I-" Legolas was cut off by Aragorn moving infront of him and placing a hand on the Elf's cheek. Legolas's bright cerulean eyes, met Aragorn's stormy blue ones. "What are you-" the elf didn't get to finish his sentence for a pair of lips met his.

Legolas's lips were soft, Aragorn thought, as they moved in time with his. Legolas reveled in the feeling of Aragorn's lips on his, the kiss rough yet gentle and loving. Aragorn's hand made his way to the Elf's hair and pulled the elf closer to him.

When they pulled away, resting their foreheads against eachother's and taking in much needed breath, they looked into eachother's eyes searching for anything that had been left unsaid. "So, does that mean you love me back?" Legolas asked hopefully. "What else would it mean, melleth nín (my love). Of course I love you back, how could I not" answered Aragorn, smiling at his Elf.

Slowly Aragorn's gaze drifted to Legolas' lips again and he leaned forwards again. Legolas followed suit and soon their lips captured eachother's in a kiss so sweet that sugar would grow jealous of it. Aragorn brought his rough hand up to hold Legolas' cheek and stroke comforting patterns on it with his thumb and his lips continued to move with the Elf's. Aragorn's second hand came to Legolas' waist, pulled him onto his lap, and stayed there.

Legolas felt a wet tongue lick at his bottom lip, and Legolas opened his mouth slightly, happy to give Aragorn whatever he wished. Soon the man was exploring the Elf's mouth and Legolas couldn't help the little sounds of content that came from him.

As Aragorn dragged his mouth away from Legolas's, he rest his lips on the Elf's neck and began to suck and bite, Legolas started to whimper and moan at the action, completely caught up in how good the pain felt.

Aragorn brought his lips to the Elf's ear "my my, what pretty sounds you make for me," he whispered, before biting gently at Legolas' ear which earned a small moan from the elf.

Aragorn pulled back and Legolas leaned down to rest his head in the crook of Aragorn's neck, taking in the sent of fire wood, trees, and fresh water. Slowly the two started to succumb to sleep as they slowly drifted in and out of consciousness. Aragorn managed to mutter out "I love you," and Legolas returned it before that both fell to sleep.

~~A/N this chapter wasn't as long as the others but it has the confession in it so y'all are welcooommmee!!! Thanks for reading and although I'm still in the process of writing this story I'm also writing another Aralas fanfiction so I'll tell you all when I start publishing that one:D

A/n As far as I'm aware this chapter was pretty good but I haven't reread it yet so idk lol