After Thorin got her in the mountain undetected and took Edith to her respected quarter he went searching for Bofur and Dwalin
Dwalin was his personal guard and his best friend his cousin at that he trusted Dwalin with everything
After finding Bofur he explained to him that he wanted courting beads to be made for him Bofur nodded though he wondered why Thorin would want courting beads made for him.
One step down 2 more to go.... Thorin wondered around spotting Dwalin eating a pastry Dwalin was definitely one for food and sweets
"Dwalin a word please" It didn't seem much like a question more like an order Dwalin nodded following Thorin to a more secluded area
"Yes Thorin" Dwalin questioned Thorin looked around making sure no one was around he scratched the back of his neck
"I wanna court her" Thorin blurted out slightly Dwalin almost chocked on the pastry "Who!?" He struggled out those words
Thorin sighed "Edith.... I've waited long enough and I wasn't to court her that's if she accepts my courting proposal..." he answered
Dwalin smiled "I knew it from the moment you helped her with her archery" Dwalin smirked
After a bit of planning Thorin also asked Dwalin just for a bit of advice though Dwalin sucked at it...
Bofur was quick to make the courting beads they were made with a pretty jewel Thorin stated upon it with a smile everything felt right
He had everything prepared he just would have to wait for the next morning Thorin had never felt so excited before his heart raced.
Excited yet scared yeah sure if she accepted it be a wonderful thing but would her uncle approve of it? Thorin knew neither Thrain or thror would be against it
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The next morning Edith would up to a set of cold paws on her face fang decided to wake her she smiled staring at fang before getting up and yawning
Frerin also knew about the courting proposal and was willing to help
Edith got dressed in a pretty lavender dress she loved the color it was also her signature scent which Thorin liked.
Though Edith's uncle did not want her to leave her room she felt trapped so she opened the door to her room ready to leave when she saw Frerin
Who flashed her a charming smile "My lady" he smiled and so did she
"Frerin, did you need something?" She questioned
"Thorin had sent me to tell you meet him at the royal garden" Edith smiled but also confused this place had a garden?
"Uh I do not wish to bother but where is the royal garden exactly" she smiled sheepishly
"I'll take you" Frerin said and she nodded walking behind him as he lead her there he could not hide the smile on his face his big brother was going to court this wonderful lady!!
She left fang to stay in her room for the mean time Frerin lead her hallway then directed to where she needed to go
"Just continue on straight down" he directed and she nodded she was confused on why Thorin wanted to meet her had she did something?
She walked down the hall seeing the garden oh it was beautiful and it reminded her of Rivendell she smiled looking at the flowers
Thorin cleared his throat boy was he nervous "My lady" he smiled bashfully at her
"My prince" she teased Thorin felt his face heat up a bit "would you walk with me" he questioned
She looked to be in thought for a long while "what" he asked as she took a while to respond
"Nothing just thinking on why I'd ever decline a request like that such as coming from you" she stated that made him chuckle as she joined him
Walking around the garden she took in the beautiful sight before her Thorin saw her gazing in awe and pondered for a moment she must've been home sick by now they had been here for 3 weeks already.
Thorin stopped abruptly and Edith was a bit confused Thorin grabbed both her hands in his her hands were smooth and soft compared to his huge calloused hands
Edith stared at him his hands felt calloused and a bit rough against hers his hands were huge...
"Lady Edith.... Would you let me court you...?" He questioned his voice slick with such sincerity he looked at Edith her eyes were just gorgeous she was mesmerizing...
Edith was caught off guard her face reddened as she looked at him she let out a shaky breath before answering "Yes... Thorin" she answered he smiled and so did she
Thorin felt relieved at the answer and now that he had asked Edith could not ignore that she had feelings for him before but did not know how to surface them...
"May I...?" He asked looking at her she chuckled before answering "Of course" she smiled
Her hair was out in its full length that was gonna be a lot to braid he chuckled the himself her hair was long
Thorin took out the courting beads from his pocket and grabbed a strand from the side and he started to braid.
His hands weaved in and out of her hair it was soft and Edith was so caught up that she was leaning into his touch her lavender scent filled his nose.
He completed the braid finishing it off with the bead it was pretty and it complemented her hair he did the same to the other side.
Edith felt a bit honored. She had braids on either side of her face the bead made it look perfect she loved it.
"I love it...." She stated looking at her he felt over joyed she accepted his courting offer
And I love you
Such innocent words he wanted to utter out but he could not bring himself to say it not now not to soon he wasn't aware at how she react
"I'm glad you like it My princess" he chuckled.
YOU ARE READING
Heart Of Gold (THORIN OAKENSHIELD X OC)
FantasyMaybe there always wasn't such a disdain and hate between the race of Elves and Dwarves. Edith is Elrond's niece both her parents were deceased; her mother was human making Edith only half elf her father chose a mortal life for the love of his life...
