Hidden Intention(Thranduil X Reader)

Episode Six

You sat silently upon the log that faced the fire. Your heart throbbed

Your heart broke. Your heart shattered. You could almost hear it fell apart. This is too much for you to bear. What were you thinking? Falling in love with the prince of your realm? Dream of marrying him? Who are you to do that? Feren who sat beside you stare at your face.

You knew that your word hit close to home. Far too close. You saw his face, the hurt that flashed in his eyes. You knew that you had doomed your friendship as soon as those words leave your mouth.

"(Y/N), hey are you alright?" He asked.

You looked at him solemnly. A side of his face darkened and another bright orange by the fire. When you looked over his shoulder, you could see Thranduil staring at you from the dark. Quickly you darted you gaze away and look into Feren's rich chocolate orbs. You nodded and smile at the young guard.

"I'm alright Feren. Thank you for worrying of me." you said softly to him.

He nodded his head. He did not buy any of your crap but seeing your state he knew not to press it further.

"How could I not (Y/N), you are my dearest friend. You like a sister to me." With that he pecked a soft kiss to your forehead. You startled and frowned at him.

Suddenly you could see his eyes twinkled mischievously. You could not help but to grin. Then you gave him a kiss in the forehead. After a few awkward moments both of you laughed. Feren then wrapped you in a hug. You were taken aback by his action but you leaned into him nonetheless.

"If there anything you would like to tell me (Y/N), just say it. Anytime, anywhere. I'll be there for you." He mumbled to your shoulder.

"Thank you, mellon-nin, tithen gwador-nin." (My friend. Little brother.)

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The time you spent in the camp brought you a little comfort to your bleeding heart. Feren presence really brings comfort to you. Like a cold ice to soothe your burning heart. But you can feel Thranduil's gaze set on you every time you were alone in the camp. You didn't approach him nor did he. Now back to the palace you can't help but to breathe a sigh of relief. At least you could avoid from seeing Thranduil.

"At last..."

You really need to take a day off. You felt so weary and drained. After a few moment of pondering, you decide to go to bed at home. You walked slowly without sparing another person even a glance. There is too much things in your mind and you ought to clear it all. The palace is so alive and buzzing with chattering of the elves that reside here. Why are these elves so happy you don't get it. You just shrugged your shoulders and continued walking down the narrow hallways.

But suddenly, "(Y/N!)"

Valar! Why? Why?!

You could fell to the ground and cried your heart out to the skies. What torture the Valar has send you!

You turned around just to see a panting Nandriel. Her face flushed with nervous and uncontrollable excitements. Her green eyes were so bright like a burning fire. Like a burning star in the night sky. You really want to go home, shut the door and spend the rest of your day sleeping. Maybe you could even quit your job and be a hermit.

You need another long, long holiday to relax all of your tense muscles and your brain. You thought you have the rest of the day to yourself but your wish had just shattered by Nandriel's voice.

She surely know how to be a pest in someone life. For these past few months, you were already at the edge of killing her with her constant presence between you and Thranduil. With all those love sick smiles she shamelessly threw at Thranduil and all the cheeky behaviour plus clinging to the prince. You could not tolerate this anymore. If you can burst like Mount Doom, believe it you will burst greater than that accursed mountain. You already sacrifice your feeling toward Thranduil, helping her to reach for Thranduil's heart. You cannot do this anymore.