A week later, you're jumping from tree to tree in Mirkwood, trying to clear your mind. You find a clearing with a little stream, and sit on a branch, swinging your legs slightly.
Legolas suddenly appears out of nowhere. He walks across the branch and sits next to you. "Hey." You say, turning to him, a faint smile upturning your lips.
"Hey." He returns, smiling nervous.
"Are you okay?" You ask, quirking an eyebrow.
He sighs, closes his eyes, and shakes his head. You touch his arm and his eyes fly open. "What's wrong?" You ask, concerned.
Legolas covers your hand with his. "Y/N, I need to tell you something." He states. You swallow, suddenly feeling nervous. He brings his other hand to your cheek, cupping it. You shiver and try not to fall of the tree. "I've fallen in love with you." He says softly. You open your mouth to speak, then slam it shut as he continues. "I'm so scared you're not going to return my feelings. I realized I loved you ever since we went shooting and you lost your arrow. I realized then that I couldn't imagine having anyone but you by my side." He says.
You close your eyes and lean into his hand. "Oh Legolas." You say, feeling weepy.
"I've fallen in love with you as well. When I thought I was going to die in that fire..." You open your eyes and shake your head. "It scared me. Not because I was afraid of dying. But because I would never get the chance to say it. To say 'I love you'." You say, putting your hands on his shoulders.
Legolas wraps his arms around your waist. "Do you mean it?" He asks. You nod. "Of course I mean it, Legolas. You're my love and my light." You say, smiling.
He laughs, his eyes alight with joy. He pulls you against him tightly and kisses you passionately. "I'm so happy." He breathes, after the kiss is finished.
You lay your head on his chest. "As am I." You say, listening to his steady heart, smiling.
He kisses your head and gently places his head on top of yours.
[THE END] I hope you liked!
