Delicate

||Chapter 14||

Third Peron's Pov

The days passed and you have been avoiding Legolas as much as you could, you thanked him of course, after you woke up, and since then when he talked to you, you'd only answer by word or a simple sentence.

Legolas caught on fast, and guilt ate him up as he so desperately tried to get your attention, going as far as baking you cookies—which he burned, but that was besides the point.

On normal days you would both eat together at the table during meals, now it was only Legolas poking at his food while you ate quietly inside your room.

You barely slept anymore, the traumatic event that almost cost your life had been in your mind and nightmares often come with it, dark have been your dreams of late and although you did not admit it you were scared.

Scared of how the entire situation could have gone down if Legolas hadn't been there in time, and now as you lay awake you pulled your knees to your chest and let out a small whimper.

This didn't go unnoticed of course, Legolas had heard your late night cries more often than not, you sounded so broken and that just broke his heart.

But on this particular night, your soft whimpers turned to cries and he couldn't resist it anymore, he opened the door and before you could react he had pulled you into a warm embrace.

He said nothing and let you cry, not caring if his sleepwear got soaked or that he was tired, he needed to make sure you knew he was there for you, and so you both fell asleep his arms wrapped around you in a protective manner.

In the early break of dawn you awoke with a yawn and tried to get out of your bed despite being exhausted, an arm around your waist wrapped a bit tighter, sealing you in the person's embrace, a deep blush settled on your pale cheeks as you recalled the events last night.

You had cried on Legolas and had probably soaked his shirt, you sighed and laid your head back, resting it on his chest, you could hear his heart beat and his steady breathing.

You were lulled back to sleep.

Legolas woke up with you in his arms still sound asleep, he sighed in content and buried his face in your hair, "I'm sorry.." he said in barely a whisper knowing you were asleep.

But you were not, and him apologizing like that felt like a weight was lifted off your chest, "I'm sorry too.." you whispered back, Legolas was surprised at first before pulling you closer, hiding his face in your hair.

His breath tickled your neck as he sighed, "No, don't. I'm.. Just a bit confused right now. But I assure you I see Tauriel as only a sibling, I should have told you.. I may have given the wrong impression." You turned yourself and wrapped your arms around him.

He nuzzled into your shoulder and continued, "I don't know what to think yet. You're who I'm to be wed with. And I wouldn't choose anyone else over you."

You heard the sincerity in his voice and felt bad for the trouble you must have caused him because of your reckless behaivour

You felt like crying again, but held it in as you pulled him away from you, putting your foreheads together you gave him a sweet sad smile, "All is forgiven and none will be forgotten."

He nodded at this a smile quickly gracing his lips, "Why don't we have a picnic by the lake today?" he suggested, sitting up from the bed.

You sat up right after him and nodded, "I could do a bit of relaxing." You said softly.

He got out of bed and held a hand out for you to take, you shuddered as you pulled yourself away from the warmth of your bed, only to ve met with the cool air nipping at your skin.

Little was said as you both did what you needed to do, Legolas was setting up the picnic outside whilst you were in the kitchen cooking the meal and treats.

Once you were finished you both laid down on the blanket set out, under the big oak tree beside the lake, giving you a beautiful view of both the cabin and the glimmering water.

"All I knew.." you began the tune sweet and melodious as it escaped your lips, "This morning when I woke, Is I know something now, know something now I didn't before."

Legolas had heard this song before, it was quite popular with the race of men, but none of their voices could ever match to yours.

You stood up and turned to Legolas, your white dress ever so softly fluttering against the wind, you tugged on his hand and grinned as he got the message, placing his hands on your waist as you wrapped your arms around his neck.

"And all I've seen since 18 hours ago
Is blue eyes and dimples and your smile, In the back of my mind, making me feel like." You both started to sway, following the pace of the song.

"I just wanna know you better
Know you better, know you better now, I just wanna know you better
Know you better, know you better now, I just wanna know you better
Know you better, know you better now, I just wanna know you, know you, know you." You both sang, switching to a position where Legolas held your hand and the other still on your waist.

"'Cause all I know is we said, "Hello"
and your eyes look like coming home,
all I know is a simple name everything has changed, all I know is you held the door you'll be mine and I'll be yours, all I know since yesterday is everything has changed."

He spun you and pulled you closer to his chest as he sang the next verse in with a shy grin, "And all my walls stood tall, painted blue, and I'll take them down, take them down, and open up the door for you."

You couldn't but blush as he sang this, with the sincerity in his voice you couldn't help it as your heart pounded louder, your stomach doing flips.

"And all I feel in my stomach is butterflies, the beautiful kind, making up for lost time, taking flight, making me feel right." He grinned as you sang this, twirling you once more.

"All I know is a new found grace, all my days, I'll know your face, all I know since yesterday, is everything has changed." You finished, you made eye contact with Legolas and felt as if your knees could give out any moment.

He was so close, your half lidded eyes stared into his own as you felt his breath fan your face, his toned chest pressed lightly against yours as his hand tilted your chin, the other on your waist.

His lips connected to yours in a magnetic way.

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SORRY FOR MAKING YOU WAIT SO LONG!! I WAS BUSY WITH PROM LAST WEEK(WHICH I'M GONNA TALK ABOUT IN THE NEXT UPDATE) AND THIS WEEK IS WHEN WE NEED TO GET OUR CLEARANCES SIGNED SO WE GRADUATE! I LOVE YOU ALL! VOTE AND COMMENT!