Paper Birds

Title: “Paper Birds”
Author: Fishy
Pairing: Erestor/Glorfindel
Rating: PG for now, possibly NC17 later
Warning: Slash, M/M.
Notes: Un-beta’d, Au.
Summary: A child’s game leads to embarrassing circumstances for Erestor.
Feedback: Please, @ fishyz9@yahoo.com
Disclaimer: I own nothing.


Paper Birds.


“Erestor we’re bored, play with us, please?”

The twins had until now been sitting quietly playing with their wooden toy horses on his office floor. He had not objected when they had silently slipped into his office, giving him identical sweet smiles while seating themselves out of the way to play quietly. Often they would do so, he did not know why for he would continue quietly with his own duties, but he didn’t mind either. When sitting in a cluttered office full of paper work it was sometimes nice to hear the quiet giggles of elflings.

“I’m sorry little ones but I have very important work to do.” Erestor looked down at the imperiously important document he was working on, he would of perhaps enjoy to take a short brake but he was working against a deadline.

“Please Erestor?” Came an angelic plea.

Erestor had a definite soft spot for the twins, perhaps because they were so innocent and excepting, unlike so many grown elf’s he knew. For some reason the twins enjoyed his company, and him theirs. They did not steer away from him because of his intimidating presence, and not odd, but different appearance. There were a lot of elves in Imladirs that had dark features like his own, but he knew he was different, there was no one who looked quite like him. Everything about him was dark, his hair was pitch black, his eyes the darkest, deepest brown, his skin was the only light feature about him. He had a few friends, but most would not approach or even talk to him, taking him for the formidable and uncaring advisor he had been depicted as. But even if he did receive attention or people would speak to him, it was not the kind of attention he wished for. Being a slight elf, and having the body of a scholar and not a warrior his form was small. He had been approached many a time, mostly by over confident warriors. They would make crude comments or propositions, to which he would take offence and either ignore their advances or give them a verbal lashing. Unwittingly reinforcing their preconceptions of him. He was confident that the twins would not turn out so, for they were such sweet elflings.

“I can not play, but here…let me show you a game.” Erestor took a small pile of papers he knew he no longer had any need for and crouched down onto the ground where the twins sat expectantly.

“Have you ever made paper birds?”
“Paper birds?” They asked in unison.
“Aye, let me show you…” Erestor proceeded to take a sheet of the discarded paper and folded it into intricate folds and flaps, when he had finished it resembled a crude imitation of a bird. But evidently this impressed the twins as they giggled and jumped whilst clapping their hands.


“Ah but you have seen nothing yet.” The twins followed as Erestor took his creation to the small window in his office and threw it out the window. Both young elves stood on tip toes to watch and gasped as the paper bird glided down and over the grounds below.

“Show us again! Please Erestor!”

Erestor sat with them for a small while, giving them all the time that he could spare to teach them how to make the carefully constricted paper creatures.

“Now I must finish my work in silence but here…take these papers and go practice your birds somewhere where you wont disturb anyone and can make them in peace.” Erestor was hugged and he bent down to receive his kisses before the two excited young elves scampered out of the room. He smiled as he watched them leave, they were so very precious.

With a sigh he turned back to his desk to finish his work. When he reached his desk however he froze, where was the document he was working on? The extremely important document that had to be completed today without fail?! Trying not to panic to much he carefully searched his desk amongst the documents and papers already sprawled across it. He soon began to frantically push papers about his desk, letting them fall to the floor as he desperately searched for the oh so very important document.

“Where is it?!” He growled to himself.

Taking a deep breath he tried to calm himself, it had to be in his office somewhere, he had not left the room all day. Calmly he tried to think back to when he had it last, he had been working on it when the twins had asked him to play. He had sat with them for a while, showing how to make the paper birds he loved to make so much as a child. Then they had left, he had sent them away with a pile of his used papers….used papers, or so he had thought. He had given the oh so very extremely monumentally important document to the twins to fold up and throw out of some window! Without a thought to how he must of looked he dashed out of his office at full speed, very nearly knocking over other elves in his path. Suddenly he came to a halt when he realized he had no idea where the twins were, he tried desperately to think of all the places they could be and searched them one by one.

He had begun to loose hope, he had searched everywhere, he had searched their room, their play room, the kitchens, he had searched outside in the gardens, the stables, even the roof fearing the worst, he could not find them. He had buried his head in his hands and had decided to check their rooms again when he stood on something. He looked down to see a crudely made paper bird crushed and torn beneath his boot. At the glimmer of hope he frantically searched the floor for more of the paper imitations, he was rewarded for his efforts a moment later when he found one by the entrance of the great hall. Luckily it was empty, of course! he had told them to go somewhere where they would disturb no one. He searched the room and found many more of the paper birds, he had unfolded each of them and had been disappointed each time, for none of them were the document he sought after. When he could find no more he threw his hands in the air in frustration and ran his fingers through his hair. And there it was, he had happened to glance up and spot it, the document he had searched the entire house for. It was caught up in one of chandeliers. For a moment he felt nothing but pure joy and relief, but that soon dissipated when he realised he had no way of getting it down. He could not use a ladder for it was in the middle of the room, the ladder would have nothing to lean against. He looked about the room, still empty, and he found himself glad at the fact, for he did not care to explain the predicament he had gotten himself into to anyone, he would be a laughing stock.

Looking about once more to check that no one would come in any time soon he set about creating himself means to reach the document that he noticed with a wince had been folded. When the halls seemed clear he closed the doors to the great hall and rolled his long sleeves up. Using all the strength he could muster he dragged one of the long tables along the floor so that it was lined beneath the chandelier.

“Damn these high ceilings!” He cried aloud.

Next he found a much smaller table and managed to haul on top of the other one, but it was still not enough. Looking about he gathered a couple of chairs, he placed the first one on top of the two tables, almost there. Taking the second chair which was slightly smaller than the first he placed that on top. That would not do it! Finding one last chair he balanced it atop of the two tables and chairs, if he stretched he may be able to reach it! He would be able to reach the chandelier!

Before he climbed up he removed his outer robe not wanting it to snag or be caught on anything which would make him fall, and prayed to the Valar that no one was to walk in suddenly. At that moment being a smaller elf had its advantages, stealthily he climbed atop of the swaying furniture. Finally atop of the last chair he looked down and swallowed hard, this was quite obviously not one of his better ideas. Slowly he stood straight, reaching for the document. His fingers could just brush it, when he made a grab for it the furniture swayed beneath him ominously, he immediately held on to the back of the top most chair that he was perched upon and persisted. He stretched again, to his fullest height and again brushed his fingers against the document. With one final effort he lunged for the document, and the furniture he had been balancing on teetered and gave way beneath his feet. With a yelp he had lunged for the chandelier as the furniture beneath his feet crashed to the floor. There he was, the single occupant of the room, hanging from one of the chandeliers in the middle of the room. He looked down and realised there was no way he could simply let go, he would break his legs on the furniture beneath him. So his only option was to wait, wait for someone to come and get him down, on the upside the document had fallen to the floor now, he just again couldn’t reach it.

He snapped his head to the doors as they were opened and he immediately felt his heart sink as a small group of warriors entered the room. He knew them, well he didn’t know them but they were amongst some of the rowdy group of elves that enjoyed to make him feel uncomfortable.

He watched them as they surveyed the broken furniture in the middle of the room, the sound of the chairs and table crashing to the floor had undoubtedly brought them to the hall. When they looked up he saw with rising ire the slow grins appear on their faces before they all collapsed into fits of laughter. Seeing the chief councillor hanging from the ceiling obviously amusing them.

“Oh my darling Erestor how on earth did you get yourself into such a predicament?!” Called out the leader of the small group, the one that bothered him the most with his crude propositions.

“Toren I’m in no mood will you either help me or find someone else to assist me down!”

“Oh but my beauty you have graced me with such a fine view of your splendid posterior I find myself unable to move, so mesmerised am I by its pertness. You hide much under those robes lovely one.” This caused more laughter to echo through the room, Erestor could feel his cheeks blaze at the humiliation.

“This is not funny Toren, get me down!”
“It will cost you.”
“What?!”
“My assistance will cost you one kiss.” Toren replied while chuckling.
“Certainly not!” Replied Erestor appalled at the suggestion.
“Then I’m afraid you will have to stay up there, for I am more than willing to set up camp below you and seal off the hall doors so that I can simply spend the day gazing at your delectable tight little body.” Came the leering reply.

“You wouldn’t!”
“Men, stand guard outside the doors, its not often that an opportunity like this arises and I think it high time that you are brought down a peg or two Erestor.”

The other three elves left the halls wishing Toren luck to stand guard outside the doors.

“Toren this is unusually cruel even for you!” Shouted Erestor.
“Now come, you can end this now, just say please, bat those pretty eye lashes of yours and promise me a kiss, that’s all I ask.”
“I would rather fall and break my legs!”
“Oh Erestor, you are so stubborn, but I’ll admit, I love how aggressive you can get, it is such a turn on.”

Erestor’s eyes began to water in rage and humiliation, he quickly blinked away any tears that threatened to fall, not willing to let the heathen see that he had such an effect on him.

“Now Erestor what do you say?”

Erestor was quiet, knowing not what to do. But his attention was once again drawn to the door as it was forced open. For a moment he felt slight relief, but that soon fled him when he saw who it was. It was Glorfindel, just another warrior. Glorfindel did not make fun of him or make crude comments as did the others, in fact he thought Glorfindel quite charming at times, but he did not do anything to stop them either.

“Toren what is…” Glorfindel did not finish his sentence as he glanced up to see Erestor hanging from the high Ceiling and began to chuckle.

“Erestor? What are you doing up there?”
“Glorfindel could you be so kind as to either help me down of find someone who will, preferably someone who isn’t a simple cretin.”

“Why haven’t you got him down yet Toren?” Asked Glorfindel, a hint of amusement still evident in his voice.

“What and deny myself the view of the finest rear I have ever seen?!” Asked Toren still laughing.
“We have an arrangement Glorfindel, once he says please and promises me a kiss I will get him down.”
“Come now Toren enough is enough, you should not be so disrespectful and we should get him down before he gets hurt.”
“Oh please Glorfindel, I will quote you, you said that he was by far the prettiest little thing you have ever seen and would not mind taking him to bed for a couple of nights. Do not even try to deny it!”

Glorfindel had immediately sucked in his breath and looked to Erestor, he had indeed said that but had never intended for Erestor to hear it!

“Oh I get it, I know what you’re after.” Toren said with a grin before turning back to Erestor.

“The price has been upped Erestor, you must now kiss the both of us.” Toren turned laughing back to Glorfindel but the smile slid from his face slowly seeing his friend was not finding the situation as amusing as he was.

“That’s enough Toren, leave now I will get him down.”
“And let you have him to yourself I think not!”
“Toren do not be absurd this has gone far enough! Out now, and take your men with you, I don’t want to see you again today!” Glorfindel replied seriously.
“Fine, fine…” Toren looked to Erestor before leaving.
“Good bye for now lovely one, I will claim my kiss later.” And with that he left, leaving Glorfindel and Erestor alone in the empty hall.

Glorfindel turned to Erestor who had been very quiet after Toren had blurted out what he had not wanted Erestor to hear.

“I will have you down in a moment Erestor, just hang on.” He mentally cringed at his choice of words.

Glorfindel in no time had created a climbing frame similar to Erestor’s original one, just a lot sturdier and safer. He slowly climbed atop of it until he could reach Erestor.

“Alright, here I am.” He said quietly but soothingly, trying to sound chipper, it worried him that Erestor would not look at him.

“When I have a hold of you just let go and hold onto me.”

Glorfindel carefully took Erestor by the waist and held the smaller frame against his own larger one. He felt hesitant hands lower and wrap about his shoulders. Finally he was able to see Erestor’s face, and he thought he would weep at the sight. Glorfindel had to hold on to the advisor so as not to drop him, so their faces were so close that he could see that Erestor’s cheeks had tear tracks running down them. His dark eyes framed by long sooty lashes were glistening but looking away from him.

Not thinking or caring about the fact that they were balancing upon a pile of furniture in the middle of the hall Glorfindel ducked his head while holding Erestor close to try and make eye contact with him.

“Erestor?” He asked quietly
“Just get me down.” Was his whispered reply.

Glorfindel hated himself at that moment, Erestor was quite obviously fuming with anger, but the tears that he had not been able to wipe away were of humiliation. Why did he never stop the other men from speaking so to Erestor? Sighing inwardly he knew why, he was a coward. He didn’t know one person who did not think Erestor desirable. Late when they would be on patrol the men would speak crudely of such things, he would smile and nod as if he agreed, and had even gone as far as saying what Toren had said he had. Just to keep the men off of his back.


When they were safely back on the ground Erestor immediately pulled way from Glorfindel, he once again donned his concealing robes before looking for the document that had fallen to the floor.

“Are you looking for this?” Glorfindel had found the document and smiled fondly at it.

“I used to make these as a child, are you not a little old to be making paper birds Erestor?” He asked smiling, trying to lighten the awkward atmosphere.

“Give that to me now!” Erestor turned and glared.
“Alright, I…I wasn’t going to take it from you, here..”

Erestor snatched the document from Glorfindel’s grasp and made to leave the hall.

“You’re welcome.” Glorfindel uttered to the retreating advisors back. Glorfindel immediately regretted the quiet words as the councillors stood rigid, back straight and slowly turned back to face the warrior with a look of furry in his eyes.

“Excuse me?” Was churned out through gritted teeth before advancing on an all of a sudden very nervous looking Glorfindel.

“What did you say?” He asked once poised in front of the warrior.
“I…I..”
“What am I to thank you for lord Glorfindel?”
“I…It doesn’t matter..” He finished quite pathetically.
“No really, should I thank you for getting me down? Or for being considered the prettiest little thing you have ever laid eyes upon? Or perhaps I should be thanking you for considering me into your bed oh glorious one. Know this Glorfindel I would not submit into your or anyone else’s bed, not for all your beauty!” Erestor emphasised his point by raising his hand and striking Glorfindel across the cheek, hard.

Glorfindel would never of expected that Erestor could slap him so hard. His head had snapped back at the unexpected blow, his cheek stung and was sure there would have a red hand print on his face. He touched his face in disbelief when looking back at the fuming Erestor.

“I don’t know you well Glorfindel, but I thought you were different, but you’re just like them!” Erestor swirled around and left the halls, slamming the doors behind him.

Glorfindel stood there still in shock, Erestor had missed the forlorn hurt look in Glorfindel’s eyes. Swallowing the hard lump of emotion Glorfindel began to tidy the mess in the hall, trying to think of a way, anyway to make this up to Erestor, or at least apologise.


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Erestor sat in his office now, trying to flatten the paper down on the desk and smooth out the wrinkles. It was useless, it was ruined, he would have to start a new. But even though he knew this he continued to flatten the paper with his fists as unbidden tears streamed down his cheeks, where he would furiously swipe them away.

Why couldn’t they leave him alone?! He sighed inwardly, for he knew that what was bothering wasn’t so much Toren, it was Glorfindel. He had always felt….something for Glorfindel, he was beautiful, as he had accidentally admitted in his anger earlier. He would admit it, he was attracted to the blond, very much so. But what made Glorfindel different to everyone else was the fact that he had never propositioned him, he had never made him feel uncomfortable, he had even smiled sweetly on occasion at Erestor. Which the advisor found utterly charming. But hearing Toren speak those words, and that Glorfindel had not even tried to deny them had crushed him.

Erestor glanced at his office door when it opened but did not see anyone enter. He looked down to see two small identical faces smiling up at him. He quickly turned away and wiped his face clean before looking back down at the twins with a forced smile. But he had not been quick enough and their smiles had faded to looks of dismay and worry.

“Erestor?” Asked Elladan, he unlike many could tell them apart simply.
“Why are you crying Erestor?” Asked the other small boy, Elrohir.
“Boys, I was not, I, merely had something in my eye.” Erestor cringed at the pathetic explanation, even the twins would not believe that.

Erestor watched as the twins closed the door behind them and made their way over to where he sat and crawled up onto his lap. Elrohir reached up to wipe at a damp cheek while biting his lip. Elladan simply kissed his other cheek. He could never be mad at the twins for what had happened, it was his own fault really, he had given them the wrong papers.

“Erestor why are you sad?” Asked Elrohir innocently, Erestor had to smile at their sweetness.

“Oh little ones, it really is nothing, honestly I am alright, especially now I have my two favourite elflings in my lap.” Erestor was relieved that he had managed to make them smile. He looked perplexedly when they seemed to briefly have a silent conversation with each other before nodding and turning back to Erestor.

“We have a present for you.” They said again in unison, it always made Erestor smile when they did that.

“You have?” He asked smiling.

The two young elves looked at each other with beaming smiles before Elladan produced something from behind his back. It was a bunch of very squashed daisies that he had obviously been tucked in the back of his tunic sash to hide. Erestor smiled and excepted the small bunch of flowers and before he knew it another bunch was thrust beneath his nose, this time from Elrohir.

He laughed affectionately at the proud smiles and giggles that radiated from the twins.

“Thank you so very much, I know not what it is I have done to deserve such gifts but I am most grateful.”

“We wanted to say thank you for teaching us how to make the birds…” Started Elladan.

“And because you are our friend and we love you.” Finished Elrohir.

“Thank you little ones, that means the world to me, and I love the both of you too.” Erestor replied quietly, genuinely moved by their sincerity and innocence.

Erestor had been so touched at the twins words and actions that he had not noted the presence of another standing in the now open doorway until they cleared their throat. Glancing up Erestor’s smile slowly left seeing Glorfindel standing there. The twins however had not noticed the advisors frown and jumped from Erestor’s lap to meet their other grown friend.

“Glorfindel!” they called in delight as they were both swept up into a hug.
“Hello my young warriors.”
“What are you doing here?”
“I am here to see Erestor, I need to speak with him in private.” He hinted softly, knowing that though they were young they were wise enough to realise he needed to speak alone with Erestor.

“Then we will go now Erestor, we will see you later.” Called Elrohir whilst waving, however the perceptive young elf paused before leaving looking up into Glorfindel’s smiling face.

“Glorfindel what happened to your face?!”
“Its all red! Did someone hurt you?” Stepped in Elladan.

“Just an injury from training, nothing to worry yourselves about young ones.” Blushing at the fact that he still had traces of a red hand print on his face. Glorfindel looked down when it was Elrohir this time who spoke to him. He smiled as the young elf pulled Glorfindel down to his height to whisper in his ear.

“Glorfindel, please cheer Erestor up, he was crying when we came here.”

Glorfindel again felt a serge of guilt wash through him, he sombrely nodded to the twins before they left the office, unable to say that it was he who had upset Erestor so. His guilty conscience intensified in seeing the red rimmed eyes of the councillor.

Erestor had not been able to hear what they had said so had opted to raise an eyebrow disinterestedly whilst pulling a clean sheet of paper to begin he work anew, ignoring the fact that Glorfindel stood uncertainly before him.

“Erestor..”
“I am busy, Glorfindel.”
“I only wish to speak with you for a few moments, may I sit?” Glorfindel had pulled at the back of chair and made to sit.
“No.” Came the simple clipped reply.

Glorfindel stood again pushing the chair back in its place whilst nervously drumming his fingers along the back of it.

“Erestor please just let me apologise.”
“There is no need.”
“But what Toren said…”
“Are you going to tell me it isn’t true?”
“No…and yes,”

Erestor had raised his head to look at Glorfindel, he inwardly smiled smugly at the hand print that still adorned the blonds face. But he soon grew annoyed at himself as he caught himself fawning over the warriors other attractive features. He shook his gently as if to clear his mind as he stood, he did not want to be seated whilst Glorfindel stood, this was his office, and he would dominate it!

“And what does that mean?” His voice came out less clipped and he again just looked hurt, making the blond wish he could just hug the advisor and beg for forgiveness.

“It means…it means, yes I said it, and…I did mean it, but not as it sounds.”
“Glorfindel I have rapidly lost interest in this conversation, leave. Now.”
“Erestor please just let me explain, I need to apologise to you…”
“No you do not, for I do not care.”
“Now I know that is not true, otherwise you would not of been crying..”

This comment seemed to not only embarrass Erestor but anger him further.

“Out! Now!”
“You can not say you do not care! I know you do! You look at me differently than the others…” Glorfindel moved from the opposite side of the desk to get closer to Erestor.

“You are no different from them!” Erestor took a step back as Glorfindel approached, he did not like how this was going, he was supposed to be in control here.

“Yes I am! I care for you!”
“So much you would be willing to share your bed with a pretty thing like me for a few nights how very kind of you Glorfindel!”
“I did not mean that! Well I did…just…”
“Glorfindel…”
“It would not be a few nights! And I do not think you a pretty thing I think you the most beautiful creature I have ever seen Erestor…I care for you, I more than…”
“How can you say that?!” Erestor began to advance on Glorfindel taking back control of the situation and walking Glorfindel backwards towards the door.

“Because its true!”
“You care so much that you speak of me as some sort of cheap willing bed partner, you would laugh at me behind my back, with, with them!” Erestor’s voice cracked and he was fast loosing control over his emotions.

“No! no Erestor! I mean…yes I did, there is no denying that but please if you would just understand…”
“Oh I understand Glorfindel now get out of my office before I give you a second handprint to match the first I gave you!”
“Please Erestor! I think there could be something, something wonderfully amazing between us…”
“Well now we will never know will we.” Said Erestor sadly.
“Erestor no please just listen…”
“Out, please just get out Glorfindel.”

Glorfindel sighed resignedly, he slouched his shoulders and left the office, his eyes glistening. Once outside the office he again reached to touch where Erestor had slapped him, wishing it had been a tender loving caress rather than a slap brought on by hurt and humiliation.

‘I brought this upon myself, I have ruined whatever chances I had with him, I do not even deserve him’ He thought to himself.

Meanwhile Erestor sat slumped in his chair, unable to make sense of all of the emotions and thoughts running through his mind. Finally, feeling completely confused and adrift, he began work on his oh so important document, his duties did come first after all.

Part 2.

Erestor stood nervously outside the barrack doors, he could hear the soldiers inside lounging together speaking casually and generally taking a break from their continuous training. He held a scroll in his hand that spoke of gathered information of orc activities from other elven realms that needed to be divulged to the men. Usually he would have his assistant do this for him, but he was currently snowed under with work Erestor had already set him. Finding no way around it Erestor had realised he would have to do this himself. He stood now, nervously fiddling with the parchment in his hands. Taking a deep breath he squared his shoulders and silently entered the den of lions.

He stood there silently until the room had quieted down and he had all of their attention. He opened his mouth to speak but before he could utter a word he was interrupted.

“Hello sweetheart, to what do we owe this pleasure?” Asked one of the men sitting. The room seemed to erupt into laughter.

Erestor, unwilling to look any of them in the eye visibly tried to shrug off the comment, trying valiantly to say what needed to be said and get out of there. He fiddle with the scroll in his hands, not taking his eyes off of the paper before trying again.

“News has reached us that…”
“He grows lovelier every day, wouldn’t you say men?”

Erestor groaned when he recognised the voice that spoke. It was of course Toren, he sat there with his feet up resting on a low table leering at Erestor. Little did Erestor know that Glorfindel sat but a little way to his right, growing more agitated by the men’s disrespect to Erestor by the second.

“N-news from other realms that…”
“I believe you still owe me a kiss Erestor.” Toren spoke in a low tone before slowly raising from his seat to stand before Erestor, he looked back smiling at his men when they cheered him on.

Erestor subconsciously took a step backwards and cleared his throat before trying to continue. However his eyes went wide when Toren placed his hands on his hips and pulled him forward. He was about to flee the room but found he needn’t bother when Toren was pulled back by a firm hand his the shoulder.

“Toren enough!” Glorfindel glared at the warrior pulling him away from Erestor.
“Glorfindel what are you doing now? What has gotten into you?!”


Glorfindel for now ignored his irate friend and the sound of disappointment from the other men who had obviously found it all very amusing.

“I will take that councillor, I’m sure you have much more pressing matters to attend to.” Glorfindel held his hand out for the scroll, not looking Erestor in the eye.

Wordlessly Erestor handed the parchment to the blond, turned and left the room. Once he had closed the doors he stood there briefly listening to the conversation on the other side.

“Glorfindel, what has come over you? You’ve been down these past few days I know but there is no need to spoil our fun.” Called out one warrior.

“I find it so very disturbing that that is what you call fun. I do not want to hear any of you speaking of master Erestor in such a way again do you hear me?”

“Oh come Glorfindel, it is all in jest.” Another replied.
“I care not!” The blond bellowed.

Erestor was taken back by the fury in the commanding tone, he could tell from the silence that emitted from the room afterwards that the other warrior’s were also.

It was at times like this when Glorfindel would temporarily show his authority that they were reminded exactly who Glorfindel was, not only was he a famed warrior but he was their leader. And no matter how much they may disagree with him Glorfindel would always have the last say. They knew Glorfindel only wished to get along with them all, for that was the kind of elf he was. But they also knew that there were certain limits to their jesting and remarks that Glorfindel would allow, now was one of the moments where they had tested those limits and had been put in their place.

“He is a high councillor, you will treat him with the respect he deserves, and I will be most displeased if I am forced to broach this subject again. Am I understood?” He said in a commanding tone.

Erestor could only hear the murmurs of the other elves agreeing, he smiled faintly feeling slightly relieved. But he grimaced again when he heard Toren speak.

“Am I wrong Glorfindel or do you have feelings for this dark elf?”

Erestor listened for the reply but the question was met with nothing but silence.

“I think I understand, our councillor has you wrapped about his little finger is that right? He has shown you affection so you bend to his every whim?” Toren continued.

“Toren, I can guarantee you that Erestor despises me, maybe even more than you.” Glorfindel cleared his throat before reading aloud what was written upon the parchment.
“Now it says here..”

Erestor backed away from the doors, did he hate Glorfindel? He had thought so. But what he was feeling now was not hate, he felt grateful, and possibly some sort of affection, even if in his opinion Glorfindel didn’t deserve it. Well he still wasn’t going to thank the warrior, it was the least he could of done for him.


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Erestor sighed as he paced the hallways leading towards the kitchens, where were they?

He had been asked to watch the twins for the afternoon, to which he had accepted without a second thought. Usually Elrond would not ask a high councillor such as himself to elf sit for him but he knew Erestor adored his sons and wouldn’t mind. But a while ago the twins had complained about the fact that Erestor did not have any food in his office. So he had sent them to the kitchen to fetch some fruit, and had asked them to come straight back, that had been a while ago and he was now worried.

When he entered the kitchens he looked for any sign of his young charges but could find none.

“Excuse me, have you seen the twins?” Erestor had asked one of the kitchen staff.

“Aye my lord they were here a moment ago, I was just on my way to inform their parents they had gone to the river with lord Glorfindel.”

“With Glorfindel?” Erestor asked annoyed.
“Aye my lord.” Came the nervous reply.
“Thank you, and you needn’t inform their parents they are under my supervision today.”

With a heaving sigh Erestor left the kitchens to make for the river.

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Elrohir giggled as he watched Glorfindel lift his brother out of the water and throw him back in, he squealed when he saw Glorfindel suddenly lunge for him to do the same.

Glorfindel had Elrohir poised above his head ready to throw into the water to join his brother when he realised that they were not alone. On the banks stood Erestor, looking annoyed at him, again.

Erestor had come into the glade searching for the twins but had been stopped dead in his tracks at the sight before him. The twins were busy dunking each other and swimming in the water, and Glorfindel stood there watching them whilst laughing. The water only came up to the blonds waist, and Erestor could not help but gawk as he watched water droplets trail down a rippling chest. He had never seen anything quite so enthralling, his hair was a darker shade of blond now that it was wet and dripping. His smile was sweet and adoring as he looked upon the twins and playfully chased them through the water.

Catching himself smiling he quickly blinked away his thoughts and cleared his throat to make his presence known.

“Erestor, what are you doing here?”

Erestor did not answer but looked to the twins with eyebrow raised.

“Oh Erestor! We are so sorry, we forgot!”
“I send you to the kitchen for fruit and tell you to return straight to my office so you abduct Glorfindel and take him swimming?” Erestor had to smile at the guilty look on the identical faces.

Glorfindel immediately felt less tense at the advisors unexpected playfulness.

“I’m sorry Erestor I was not aware of this.” Said Glorfindel apologetically whilst daring to look the advisor in the eye with a small smile.

“You were not to know.” Erestor answered fairly.

Glorfindel could not help but beam at the advisors answer when it lacked any hint of anger or clear dislike towards him.

“But if you would be so kind as to return them to my office when you’re done I would be most grateful.”

As Erestor turned to leave he was stopped by the urgent pleas of the twins.

“Please stay Erestor, swim with us!”
“I do not think so little ones.”
“Why not?” Asked Glorfindel with a most handsome smirk.
“Because I do not have a towel.” He replied unable to stop the quirk of his lips.
“But..” Started Elladan.
“No.”
“Will you stay and watch us then? I want to show you my dive!” Called out Elrohir.

“Very well.” Erestor had said with a sigh, unable to turn away from the hopeful smiles on the young faces and sat on the grass, resting his arms on the tops of his knees.

Elrohir immediately giggled happily before running to the top of a ledge that hung over part of the small river and made a show of stretching before taking a running leap. As he jumped off an edge he tucked his knees beneath him holding them to his chest he fell into the water rear first, splashing Glorfindel and his brother.

Glorfindel looked over to Erestor where the councillor sat laughing merrily, he had never heard Erestor laugh like that before and found he looked most attractive with the brilliant smile he sported. He loved that they were in some small way spending time together, he only wished that he wasn’t naked.

Both twins had taken their turns at diving while calling out to Erestor to watch. Erestor had sat there clapping his hands and cheering at the their antics. At one point Erestor had risked a glance at Glorfindel, he had tried not to look in his direction knowing his gaze would fall over the bare muscular chest. But when he had looked in the warriors direction he had immediately caught the blonds eye. Glorfindel had smiled at him sweetly causing Erestor to blush much to his dismay and turn back to the twins. Glorfindel’s smile had widened at the reaction, feeling hope that perhaps there was a possibility that something could still develop between them.

When the twins had begun to swim to the ledge again Glorfindel had called to them stopping their actions.

“Come you two, we should be leaving soon.”
“Oh but we are having fun Glorfindel!”
“Well come here and let me see if your fingers are wrinkly, if they are not then you may stay a little longer.”

Both twins swam over to where Glorfindel stood and were scooped up in the warriors arms. Glorfindel held an elfling in each arm and Erestor could not help but smile at the image.

“Let me see your fingers.”

Both boys held their fingers out for Glorfindel to see, they were indeed wrinkly.

“I think we should head back now, we can go swimming again soon, go to Erestor to dry off.”
“Alright.” The twins said disappointedly.

Erestor smiled and even snorted when two identical young elves naked as the day they were born came running towards him. He picked up a towel and caught the both of them in it as they propelled themselves into Erestor’s arms.

Laughing, Erestor began to rub them dry, when he looked back to the water he noticed that Glorfindel was making his way out of the water slowly obviously hoping not to be noticed by Erestor. Erestor had felt surprised by the warriors shyness, and noted and found it strange that Glorfindel would not turn his back to him. Not wanting to embarrass him Erestor turned his attention back to the twins with a smile giving Glorfindel privacy while he dressed.

‘Glorfindel is shy I never knew!’ He thought to himself,
‘How very endearing.’

When all were dry and dressed Glorfindel held Elladan in his arms whilst Erestor held Elrohir. Together they walked back to the large building.

“Are you still hungry?” Erestor had asked, for the day had worn on and the twins hadn’t eaten.

“Yes! Oh can we have a picnic in your office?” Elrohir had asked excitedly, his brother nodding frantically at the idea.

“Well let us go to the kitchens to see what we can find.” Erestor smiled when he received a kiss on his cheek for his answer.


Glorfindel felt nervous now, he wrung his hands behind his back as he watched the twins ahead both holding small bundles of food as they walked from the kitchens towards Erestor’s office. Was he invited? He was still unsure if Erestor would want him there or not. Thinking it would be best if he left rather than make Erestor uncomfortable he made to leave.

“Well I will see you soon little ones…”
“Where are you going? We’re going to have a picnic in Erestor’s office!” Complained Elrohir.

“We packed you an apple, and we have pie!” Elladan jumped in.

Glorfindel looked to Erestor as if to try and gage his reaction, he was sure Erestor would not want him there, but he had blushed when he had smiled at him earlier, or was he reading to far into it?

“They packed you an apple Glorfindel.” Erestor had said with a slight quirk of the lips. A smile slowly spread across the blonds face as he realised he was being invited.

“Boys, go on ahead will you, we will be there in a moment.” Erestor asked. When the twins were at a safe distance both councillor and warrior fell into silence walking slowly beside each other, finally Erestor turned to Glorfindel and spoke nervously, his hands tucked into his long sleeves.

“I…I wanted to apologise for sticking you the other day…even if you did deserve it.” The advisor finished quickly.

Glorfindel could not help the slight smile at the unique and stubborn apology.

“You needn’t apologise, I deserved it. Although I wish you would of let me explain.”

“I was angry.”
“Yes I know.” Glorfindel said while rubbing his cheek.

Erestor looked down to his feet with a grin, when he faced the smiling warrior again he cleared his throat nervously before speaking.

“I don’t despise you.” He said quietly.
“You don’t?” He asked hopefully in a whisper.
“No, in fact, sometimes you can be…rather charming.” He said whilst blushing, seeing Glorfindel smile and look upon him with such a doting expression he rolled his eyes and grinned.
“I said sometimes.”

Glorfindel lowered his head chuckling softly, seeing that they were close to Erestor’s office and that the twins were already in there he took Erestor by the arm and pulled him to one side before entering themselves.

“Erestor I want you to know that I am truly sorry for what it is I said, while what I said was not…entirely false, I merely said it to…I did not want the men to know that I thought differently than them.”

“Differently?” Erestor asked, practically melting under the pleading expression Glorfindel was giving him but still trying to remain on guard.

“Surely it must be obvious that I harbour feelings for you Erestor, but I wish for you to know they are of an honourable nature, and that most importantly I respect you.”


“I know now.” He said with a small smile.
“Erestor…w-would you…like to perhaps take a stroll with me in the gardens? Or perhaps, play a little chess sometime, perhaps tonight?”
“I think I would like that.” Erestor had to smile at the nervous warrior, he found most adorable that he was stammering. He liked this side to Glorfindel that he had not seen before, uncertain and sweet. He so hated the arrogant and self assured façade every other warrior he knew projected. But the smile Glorfindel was giving him now, it was not leering or predatory as he was so used to seeing. It was genuine, sweet and hopeful.

“Come they are waiting for us.” Erestor nodded towards the door.

Taking a step backwards he allowed Erestor to step forward and into the office first, following behind. He felt so very light of heart, and he would not waste this second chance he had been given by Erestor.


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The past two weeks had been wonderful, they had spent time together, walking together, often sharing a glass of wine together and generally getting to know each other. Glorfindel had been a perfect gentleman, and Erestor felt confident that Glorfindel genuinely was interested in him. They had built a friendship, but Erestor could not help but feel slightly giddy and excited when meeting with Glorfindel. He had even caught himself taking extra care of his appearance, and pretended as if he didn’t notice Glorfindel admiring him and would try his hardest not to blush when the blond would commented upon it.

They were in the stables now, he had been surprised when he had found himself daydreaming of Glorfindel and even missing him, so he had decided to seek him out and knew that he would find him in the stables at that time of day. When he had walked in he had felt his heart miss a beat, Glorfindel, the only elf save for himself in the stables stood there with his horse Asfaloth. Glorfindel was in casual riding garb, but his shirt was partly open revealing part of his muscular form. But it was seeing Glorfindel wrap his arms about his horses neck hugging the creature affectionately, and seeing him kiss Asfaloth’s nose while murmuring nonsense to the horse that had made him sigh.

Glorfindel had looked when he had heard the soft sigh and smiled to see Erestor there, leaning against a post staring at him.

“Erestor, what are you doing here?”

Erestor merely shrugged his shoulders while stepping forward.
“This must be Asfaloth, hello there.” Erestor petted the horses nose and smiled when he nuzzled into his chest.

“Aye this is my Asfaloth.” The warrior had stated proudly, and feeling comical continued the introduction. “And Asfaloth this is my…ah this is Erestor.” He corrected himself quickly.

Erestor had smiled at the warriors slip of words and faint blush, and had laughed aloud when the horse snorted and tried to chew on one of his braids.

“So what are you doing here, did you miss me?” He had asked in a joking manner, laughing quietly. When Erestor had lowered his eyes and his cheeks had reddened Glorfindel had never felt so flattered or such a need to kiss someone in all his long life.

“I was just wondering…I was going to ask if perhaps you would like…”
Erestor was interrupted however when a small group of elves entered the stables, they both turned to see who it was and groaned when they saw Toren amongst them.

Toren had spotted them and had immediately sneered, feeling bitterness building within him. He had seen them together over the past few weeks and could not help but grow jealous at the fact that Erestor had obviously taken a liking to Glorfindel.

“What are you doing here? This is a stable not a library.”
“That is none of your concern.” Erestor had answered without a seconds pause, he no longer shied away when other warriors had approached. Apparently Glorfindel’s small speech had put them all in there place and they had not bothered him, all but one that is.

“You choose him Erestor?” The bitter warrior had snarled. Toren could not see it but the small band of elves behind him had rolled their eyes, fed up of Toren’s petty jealousy and also unwilling to hear his insulting words to Glorfindel, after all Glorfindel was not only their captain but their friend also. One elf had stepped forward attempting to pull Toren back by the shoulder, but Toren had simply shrugged of the hand.

“Toren I suggest you leave, now.” Glorfindel had said through gritted teeth.
“We are not on duty now Glorfindel you can not tell me what to do in my own time.” he sneered back before turning to Erestor with a slanted smile that made the advisor cringe.

“Have you seen it Erestor? Have you seen his back?”
“Toren you go too far!” Shouted one of the other elves.

Erestor looked to Glorfindel confused but found the warrior avoiding his gaze whilst blushing, he caught a glimpse of blue eyes and was shocked to see obvious embarrassment, a hint of sadness and even shame there.

“Toren, leave, now.” Glorfindel had said in a low voice.
“I take that as a no then Erestor, for if you had you would not be standing with him now.”
“Toren stop this!” Called one of the other elves. Even Asfaloth snorted, sensing discomfort from his master.

“It is hideous Erestor, marred with scars from the beast in which he has earned all his fame, a pretty thing such as yourself should not be wasted on something so tainted, what do you say to that Erestor?”

Erestor had looked at Toren in disbelief, how dare he say such things about Glorfindel! Then he looked to Glorfindel, the warrior stood there not looking him in the eye whilst running a hand over Asfaloth’s neck distantly as if to find some sort of comfort.

Erestor walked until he stood directly in front on Glorfindel who’s head was bowed still avoiding his gaze. He reached to stroke the warriors face to gain eye contact. Glorfindel had looked into brown eyes clearly unsure of himself or what Erestor was thinking.

Erestor had moved his hands from the soft heated cheeks to cup the back of Glorfindel’s neck and brought his head down slightly to meet his own lips for a kiss that was gentle and loving. Glorfindel had been taken by surprise and had stood there with his hands by his sides as Erestor kissed him so sweetly. Eventually his mind caught up with him and he raised his hands to stroke the velvet covered back.

When finally Erestor pulled back he smiled as Glorfindel slowly opened his eyes, the look of astonishment made Erestor laugh softly as he continued to cup the his face as Glorfindel still held him about his waist.

“I say, dine with me this evening…in my chambers.”

Glorfindel had moved his lips but no words would come forth, so he settled for nodding.

“Tonight then.” Erestor had said whilst moving out of Glorfindel’s arms, he had not even looked at Toren as he had left the stables. And thusly had not seen the look of hate that stemmed form his humiliation at seeing Erestor kiss Glorfindel.

When Erestor had left Glorfindel turned back to Toren, the other elves had left as if to show that they did not support Toren’s bitterness, so now Glorfindel and Toren stood alone in the stables.

“There was a time I called you friend Toren, but no more.” Knowing Toren was beneath him Glorfindel left the stables and a seething elf behind, he had to prepare to meet Erestor later.

Part 3.

Glorfindel stood there, adorned only in his breeches and studied his image in the looking glass. His body was all muscle, not so much that he would consider himself bulky, but simply very toned. He was slim but with broad shoulders, he moved his arms and watched in the mirror as his biceps flexed. Would Erestor like that? He hoped so. His skin he noted possessed a golden tint or sheen to it, evidence of all his past days in the sun. His hair fell to the middle of his back, and was of course golden. He would usually always wear it away from his face and tied back as to not obstruct his view, but maybe he should wear it loose? It would help cover, certain marks. But perhaps he was getting ahead of himself, just because he had been invited to Erestor’s chambers for the evening didn’t mean Erestor wanted him to stay the night.

He sighed, he was so very nervous, what if Erestor did want him to stay the night? He hadn’t taken a lover since his rebirth, partly because he simply did not see the point or feel the thrill in casual lovers anymore. Since his death he had seen things and had had experiences that had been utterly profound, and he had found that there were so many things that were more important then the pleasures of the flesh. Such as the whisper of the trees, the cent of the spring air, the sound of laughter, all these things had become amplified and so very dear to him. But when he had first met Erestor, he felt something stir within him, and when Erestor had kissed him that something that had until then remained dormant had flared within him. Now he was far beyond nervous and his palms were sweating.

Slowly he turned and looked over his shoulder as he pulled his hair over his other. The scars. Toren was right, they were hideous. Before he had always shrugged it off and tried not to focus on it. For such frivolities had no longer been important to him. There were more important things in life than a couple of scars. But now, he couldn’t bare to look at his reflection. Elves were beautiful creatures, and they loved and appreciated beautiful things, and he felt , well, to put it simply, ugly. He had always felt this on some level, but now he could think of nothing else, had Toren put these thoughts in his head?

Glorfindel moved away from the mirror and sat on the end of his bed, his thoughts strayed to Erestor, something they had been doing a lot of late. He was so very beautiful. He was smaller than himself, Glorfindel needed to look down to see into his eyes, not by much, but Erestor was definitely a slighter elf than himself. Although he did not have a feminine physic his features were delicate and soft, he was in a word perfect. What would Erestor think of him if he were to see him naked?

Feeling like an elfling Glorfindel looked about his room as if he expected someone to burst out from behind the drapes before looking down to his lap. Fighting down a blush he pulled the front of his leggings forward to look down at his elfhood. He was not a small elf, and he wasn’t even at his full length, but such a thing had not happened in centuries. And then panic struck him, what if he couldn’t become aroused? How humiliating! He quickly covered himself again biting his lip.

He had to leave soon and he was a mess, he hadn’t even figured out what to wear. Walking over to his wardrobe he went through his clothes, they were all the same! He thought back to when he was in the stable, he had caught Erestor looking at him with a strange look in his eye, as if the dark elf was admiring him. He would wear something casual then, a loose shirt as he had worn then perhaps? Yes that would do, he looked again though his wardrobe and growled in annoyance. He couldn’t wear any of those! Then an idea came to him and he quickly dressed in his usual garb and left his rooms.

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He stood outside Erestor’s door now, he could not remember the last time he had felt so nervous. He ran his fingers through his hair once more, he had decided to wear it loose, but due to the fact that he had always worn it back his hair would not fall into a parting and simply laid slick back with out the aid of a hair grip or oil. He pulled at the hem of the shirt he wore again, it was a little snug across his chest but that was to be expected, he was a larger elf than Elrond. He cringed when he thought of how he had blushed and stammered when asking Elrond if he could borrow a shirt. Even more embarrassing was his friends response, which was questions followed by bit back laughter from the elf lord. But it had been worth it, the material was so very soft, it was dark blue and fell open to his chest, and his leggings were of dark grey. Tucking the bottle of wine he had brought beneath his arm he wiped his sweaty palms on his leggings before taking hold of the wine again in one hand and knocked at the door with the other.

Erestor was at the door within moments, with a bright smile he moved aside and bid Glorfindel to enter his rooms for the first time. When Glorfindel walked in he closed the door behind him and turned with mouth open at Glorfindel.

“You look…”
“Yes?” The warrior asked quietly with a nervous smile.
“Handsome, you look…so very handsome Glorfindel.”

Glorfindel beamed and made a mental note to thank Elrond later.
“Thank you, and you…look, beautiful, as always.” He said with an admiring sigh, earning him a delighted smile.

“Is that for me?” Erestor asked smiling at Glorfindel’s obvious nervousness.
“Oh! Yes, sorry yes, here, it is your favourite is it not?” Glorfindel babbled whilst handing over the bottle.

“Indeed it is, how very thoughtful of you. Come, I hope you are hungry.” Erestor nodded for Glorfindel to follow him into an adjoined room.

Glorfindel had never been in Erestor’s rooms before, they were not small but they were not extravagantly large or decorated either. His décor was modest but still tasteful, all rooms had dark colour schemes to them, they indeed suited Erestor. They came into what seemed a sitting room and Glorfindel noted how very comfortable it looked. There was a fireplace with a warm fire already lit, and before it there was a long piece of furniture that one could recline on followed by a couple of lavish and comfortable looking sitting chairs upon the fur rug.

He looked over to Erestor and smiled at the trouble he had obviously gone to. On a small table there were two plates with delectable food piled upon each. There were two tall candles placed in the middle of the table which created quite a romantic setting.

“Would you like to sit?” Asked Erestor as he watched Glorfindel steadily take in his surroundings, and he found himself wondering what Glorfindel’s rooms were like.

“Aye, this looks delicious.”
“It is, though I can not take the credit for it, I am a terrible cook.”
“Then that would make two of us.”
“Please, help yourself.”

They sat opposite each other and ate the meal prepared, they made comfortable conversation and were both laughing and enjoying each others company, both occasionally catching the other looking dotingly upon the other.

When they had finished the meal Erestor rose from the table and bid Glorfindel to stay put for the time being.

“I hope you still have some room left.”
“There’s more?”
“Aye, dessert.”

When Erestor returned Glorfindel’s eyes widened.

“How did you know?” The blond asked.
“Know what?”
“That that is my favourite desert.”
“I didn’t, apparently it is both or our favourites.” Erestor said with a chuckle.

So they continued with their desert and conversation. Erestor felt a pang of desire run through him when he spotted a small smudge of dessert in the corner of Glorfindel’s mouth that he was evidently oblivious to.

“What is so amusing?” Glorfindel asked with a smile at seeing Erestor’s lips twitch.

“You have…here.” Erestor leaned forward and ran his thumb over the corner of Glorfindel’s mouth wiping away the desert.

“You had some desert there.” Erestor chuckled softly, adoring the blush raising to the blonds cheeks.

“Oh.” Was all Glorfindel could think to say at that moment.

When they had finished their meal Erestor grabbed their empty glasses and stood from his seat.

“Join me?” Erestor nodded towards the fireplace.

Glorfindel rose and followed the advisor over to the fireplace, he stood uncertainly for a moment thinking of where he should sit. But the choice was made for him as Erestor patted the spot next to him on the long piece of furniture.

Still feeling nervous Glorfindel sat down and watched as Erestor moved closer to him so that their shoulders brushed while facing each other. Had either of them taken a moment to consider it they would of found the picture they presented quite amusing. Glorfindel was huddled at the end of the seat leaning against the arm rest, whilst Erestor with all the space behind him was leaning forward, nearly leaning into Glorfindel.

Erestor handed Glorfindel back his glass and refilled it before doing the same with his own glass. Seeing Glorfindel’s nerves still firmly in place Erestor continued to make casual conversation.

“So how long have you had Asfaloth?”
“Quite a few years now, the horse I rode before that was his father, and his before that.”
“You must care for him a great deal.”
“He is a an impressive steed, and a good friend.” Glorfindel finished quietly, a little embarrassed at his own silliness.

Erestor could not help the small sigh that escaped his mouth at Glorfindel’s sweetness.

“I know it is silly, having a horse for a friend and all. But…there were times, when I would seek him out for comfort that no elf could provide.”
“Were? What has changed?” Erestor asked quietly. Without even realising what he was doing, his hand, which he had been leaning his head on as his arm rested on the side of the furniture moved of its own violation to tuck a blond strand behind a pointed ear.

“Well, I think we have grown closer, wouldn’t you say? Your company gives me comfort.” He had said hesitantly whilst looking into dark eyes. He smiled triumphantly when Erestor blushed.

“Aye, and you me.” Erestor had said sighing contently whilst shifting closer.
“Although I believe Asfaloth has perhaps grown jealous.” He said with a chuckle.

“He has? My sincerest apologies.” Erestor replied laughing.
“Perhaps if you would come riding with me? He is a large steed and would easily bare us both, he seemed to of liked you in the stables.”
“I would like that.” The advisor smiled brilliantly at the fact that Glorfindel was already making more plans for them.

“Perhaps tomorrow?” Glorfindel asked hopefully.
“Aye, under the moon light? I so love riding at night.”
“You do? I never knew that, very well, tomorrow night we will go riding.”

Noticing their close proximity Glorfindel nervously took a sip from his glass, only to spill some of the sweet wine down his silk shirt, nay, Elrond’s silk shirt.

“Oh! Damn.” Glorfindel said while rubbing at the stain with his sleeve.
“It’s alright, I’m sure it’ll come out, here let me you’ll get more on you that way.” Erestor tried rubbing at the stain with his own sleeve, knowing it would do little to help.

“Will it stain?”
“I’m afraid it might, do you really like this shirt then? I’ll admit you look very taking in it.”
“Aye I do but…it isn’t mine.”
“It’s not? Who’s is it?”
“Elrond’s.” He answered simply.

Feeling intrigued Erestor raised a brow in question with a quirk of the lips.

“Why are you wearing Elrond’s shirt?”
“I…well, its quite embarrassing. I couldn’t find anything to wear tonight, so I borrowed this from Elrond. I, well you know…”
“No, what?” Asked Erestor with a chuckle.
“I..I wanted you to…well, find me attractive.” The warrior said with what felt like the hundredth blush that evening.

That did it, he could take no more. Erestor had without a word leaned in and kissed Glorfindel, again taking the warrior by surprise. Glorfindel’s eyes had temporarily gone wide but he soon melted into the kiss. Erestor had dropped his glass to the floor without a second thought as he wrapped his arms about Glorfindel’s neck and leaned his body against the blonds. Glorfindel moaning into the kiss, placed one hand at the small at Erestor’s back whilst the other cradled the back of his neck gently. The kiss had started gently but grew deeper as Erestor stealthily sneaked his tongue past Glorfindel’s teeth and slowly rubbed it against the warriors own. Glorfindel had gasped and pulled away surprised at his own body’s reaction. Well his earlier question had been answered, for he was fully aroused.

“What? Is something wrong?” Erestor asked a little breathlessly, his lips delightfully swollen.

“Oh, no…its…nothing.” Glorfindel had said blushing with embarrassment, his breath laboured.

Erestor had fast figured out what it was that was causing the attractive flush to Glorfindel’s cheeks and smiled, clearly amused.

“Glorfindel, its alright, really it is.”
“Oh how embarrassing.” Glorfindel had ducked his head but due to their closeness and that Erestor was leaning directly into him, he could not avoid Erestor’s warm gaze.

“Not at all, if you think about it, it really is the ultimate compliment.”

Glorfindel had looked up and seemingly burst into uncontrollable chuckles, accompanied by Erestor’s own.

When their laughter had subsided Glorfindel reached out and ran the back of his fingers against a pale warm cheek before cupping Erestor’s cheek. He smiled, feeling Erestor lean into the touch.

“Erestor, can I ask you something?”
“Of course.” Erestor murmured while turning his head to kiss the palm that touched his face.

“Earlier in the stables, I know I’m probably wrong but, when you kissed me…”
“Mmm, like this?” And with a grin Erestor took possession of Glorfindel’s lips again. When he released them he grinned at the soft sigh that left the blonds lips.

“Yes like that…”
“What of it?” Erestor asked while snuggling closer and rubbing his nose against Glorfindel’s own.

“You kissed me…because you, wanted to, right?”

Erestor was more than confused at the question.
“What do you mean?”

Glorfindel licked his lips before continuing.
“I mean, it was not because…because he was there? I know how you hate him…”
“Is he here now Glorfindel?”
“Well no but…”
“But what?”
“Well, I know how kind you are…you did not pity me did you? After what he said?”
“Would you like to know why I kissed you Glorfindel?”

Glorfindel nodded yes, he was glad that Erestor did not seem offended by the question, that was the last thing he wanted.

Erestor moved to sit upon Glorfindel’s lap with a grin while wrapping his arms around the blonds neck.

“That day in the barracks, when you demanded respect for me, you’re the only person to ever of done that for me, and practically no one has bothered me since, you did that Glorfindel…” Erestor stopped briefly to kiss Glorfindel chastely before continuing.

“And when I saw you in the river, holding an elfling in each arm, I thought that I had never seen anything so sweet and tender…” Another kiss.

“And then when I saw you in the stables, hugging your horse…” Erestor stopped momentarily to chuckle.
“…I knew you to be one of the kindest people I have ever known, you also looked more than desirable. I am quite smitten with you Glorfindel, is that what you wished to hear?”
“Aye, precisely that, yes.” Glorfindel was hard pressed to find his voice again, and welcomed the next gentle kiss bestowed upon him.

“May I ask a question Glorfindel?”
“I think that only fair.”
“When was the last time you had a lover Glorfindel? I only ask because I find you so caring, unusually so, you are not like any of the other warriors Glorfindel, you have something of an innocent nature that I love.”

Glorfindel had immediately blushed, he licked his lips and cleared his throat before answering Erestor.

“It has been a while.” He answered quietly. Absently he began to stroke the side of Erestor’s thigh, much as he had Asfaloth’s neck when nervous and distressed.

“How long?” Erestor asked while stroking a soft cheek in reassurance.
“Not since before my rebirth.”

Erestor’s eyes went wide in surprise.
“Really?”
“Yes, you find that strange?”
“Well, yes. But only because it is so easy to loose one self when with you.”

Glorfindel had to smile despite his nerves at the compliment.

“So, technically, you are…untouched?”
“I had lain with others before I died Erestor.”
“I know but…since your rebirth, in your now, new life, you have not lain with another?”
“No, I had never thought of it that way before.”
“Can I ask why?”
“I had never felt a desire until now for another.”
“I refuse to believe I am that special Glorfindel, why now?” He asked with a chuckle.

“Yes you are.” Glorfindel said in all seriousness that made the dark elf blush prettily.
“And to answer your question Erestor…death changes you.”

Erestor had not expected to hear that, everyone knew of Glorfindel’s past, but he never knew of anyone who he had spoken of it to. Although he regretted ever broaching the subject when he noticed Glorfindel’s arousal fade and a shadow pace over his features.

“You do not have to tell me about it if you do not wish to.”
“I think I would like to talk to you about it.”

Erestor nodded for Glorfindel to tell his story, he smiled feeling Glorfindel tighten the grip around his waist and pull him with him as he relaxed into the seat to share his tale.


Erestor had never expected to hear such a tale, Glorfindel had told him of Gondolin, his death, and his rebirth. He had felt tears sting his eyes when hearing of his death, and he had been profoundly moved by Glorfindel’s words and description of life. Glorfindel had such a love and respect for all life, he was worldly but at the same time innocent, and he knew he would never meet anyone as quite as full of love or honour as Glorfindel.

Glorfindel rested his head against Erestor’s shoulder, still holding him close and tight. Erestor had held Glorfindel tight the whole time, softly and reassuringly stoking his golden and silky strands.

“I am so very glad you told me your tale Glorfindel, I am honoured you shared it with me, and I feel so much closer to you for it.”

“Thank you for listening, I have never told anyone of it before, save Asfaloth. He is a good listener, but is not the same as you can understand.”

Erestor had laughed softly and tilted Glorfindel’s head up slightly to kiss his lips gently.

“You can tell me anything Glorfindel, always.”

Glorfindel had smiled and had for the first time instigated a kiss between them much to Erestor’s delight. When Glorfindel released the councillors lips he had laughed softly.

“It would seem I have put a dampener on our evening.”

Erestor had titled his head to the side to a window, he grinned at Glorfindel’s shocked expression.

“Have I been talking all night?”
“Aye, but don’t even begin to apologise.” Erestor laughed.
“Shall we watch the sunrise?” Asked Erestor.
“Yes, I would like to see dawn with you.” Erestor did not realise it at that moment but what Glorfindel had said held more meaning than both of them could realise.

Erestor stood and pulled Glorfindel with him towards the balcony.
Feeling confident Glorfindel stood behind Erestor and wrapped his arms about the slim waist while resting his head on Erestor’s shoulder.
Erestor had smiled at the sensation and leaned into Glorfindel, stroking the forearms around his middle.

Both smiled feeling the suns warm rays reach them, it was such a heart warming experience.

Although they had not lain together, both would think back when reflecting and realise what an amazing night they had had.
Both sighed when realising that in an hour or two the house would of awoken and that they would need to separate to commence with their own duties. But at that moment as the sun crept over Imladris there was only them.

When time came to separate they took solace in the fact that they would meet that same night, for they would ride under the stars together.


Part 4.


Glorfindel was in the stables now, preparing Asfaloth for his ride with Erestor. As he did so he wore a bright smile upon his face, he had been looking forward to this all day. Last night had meant a lot to him. He had spoken of his past for the first time with someone he felt he could trust, and he felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

He sighed, Erestor. Who knew that a single person could change everything? The sun was brighter, wine was more sweet, everything seemed to be for the better, and he looked forward to sharing it all with Erestor.

He thought back to last night, once he had overcome his nerves he had felt so very comfortable in Erestor’s presence, they made each other laugh, and the looks Erestor had given him had made his heart race. When Erestor had wiped the desert away from his lips his mouth had gone dry.

He cursed his nerves, but Erestor had thankfully not been deterred by them and had apparently even found them endearing. And Glorfindel found himself feeling grateful for the fact, for he was not as most would perceive warriors to be. It had been as if Erestor had been able to read that he was not quite sure of himself or had not yet been ready to become as intimate as the evening had suggested, although now, he was not so sure. It had felt divine to have Erestor leaning his sensuous body against his own. The feel of the advisors tongue was heavenly, he had been shocked when his body had reacted so instantly, he had had offers and propositions before and there had not been so much as a flicker of interest inside of him, one intimate touch from Erestor and he was on fire.

Glorfindel looked up with a smile sensing someone else in the stables, his smile slid from his features however when he realised it was not Erestor but Toren. With a sigh Glorfindel simply turned his back on him and continued to tend to Asfaloth.

“You must think you’re so clever.” Sneered Toren.
“Toren why are you doing this?” Glorfindel said with clear impatience as he turned to face his once friend.

“Do you truly think he will want you once he sees them?”
“Toren, you tread a fine line with me, be careful with what you say.”
“I am not afraid of you Glorfindel.”
“You should be.” Glorfindel said with a growl.
“You may be my captain, and you may have a memorable past but…”
“That has nothing to do with anything, you don’t know me Toren, do not try me.”
“He is a fool for wanting you.”
“If you so far as look at him in a way that displeases me you will regret it Toren.”

The two warriors were now standing chest to chest glaring at each other.

“I’ll have him eventually Glorfindel.” Toren had said with a mocking grin.

Glorfindel practically seethed at this and grabbed Toren by the front of his tunic.

“Why do you do this?! You know you do not want him! This is just your foolish pride, you cant stand that he didn’t want you! Accept it and move on Toren before I am forced to hurt you!”

Toren laughed humourlessly and in turn clutched at the front of Glorfindel’s tunic before slamming him against a wall.

“Toren stop this I do not want to hurt you!”
“Worry not I will not give you the chance!”

And with that Toren threw his fist punch, hitting Glorfindel square in the jaw.
Glorfindel’s head snapped back and without a second of hesitation Glorfindel returned the blow, knocking Toren from in front of him to on the floor. Toren had tried to rise but before he could Glorfindel was upon him. The two warriors tussled amongst the hay delivering harsh blows until both bled and were wavering upon their feet.

Glorfindel had aided in Toren’s own training and was beginning to regret training him so well. But every blow that Glorfindel delivered was in self defence, he would stop and try to talk reason into Toren knowing that although Toren was indeed a skilled warrior, he could easily seriously hurt him. And as increasingly tempting as the prospect was becoming Glorfindel would continue to hold back, not wanting to seriously injure the wayward warrior.

The only sounds that could be heard from the stables were of the two elves grunting and yelling at one another in anger, and that of the spooked horses.

Glorfindel was indeed hurt, his side throbbed in what he suspected to be a cracked rib from the force of the blows delivered to him, but he knew Toren faired no better, if not worse judging by his restricted movements and by the fact that at every chance he would clutch at his side.

Finally Glorfindel gained the upper hand and had Toren at a disadvantage and immobile, pinning him against the side wall of the stables.

“Toren! Cease this now or I will have you posted as far away from Imladris as possible!”

Toren did not answer but continued to struggle in Glorfindel’s firm grip, both elves snapped their heads to the side when they heard a startled gasp.

“Glorfindel! What is happening here?!”

Erestor had made his way to the stables with an excited grin that he was unable to shift or hide, but as he had drew closer to the stables the odd noises emitting had made him quicken his pace. He was startled at what had greeted him, Glorfindel stood holding Toren pinned to the wall, both a bloody mess.

Toren, seeing Glorfindel momentarily distracted took advantage and with all the strength that he could muster struck Glorfindel across the cheek before kicking him harshly in the stomach.

Glorfindel was completely off guard and took the full force of both blows which propelled him backwards. He was struck with such force that the open wooden door to one of the empty box’s snapped and splintered when Glorfindel flew into it with a pained cry.

“Glorfindel!” Erestor immediately cried out for Glorfindel and ran to his crumpled form upon the ground that was quite obviously winded and trying to stand. But as he ran towards him his wrist was grasped by Toren and he was slammed against the wall.

Erestor was both shocked and unnerved as Toren crushed him against the wall holding him by the waist whilst sneering at him

“He’s right you know, I don’t want you, as pretty as you are. But I will NOT be turned away and humiliated thusly.” Toren leaned in closer and whispered into the advisors ear.

“You have no idea what it is that you have missed out on.”

“Unhand me now! You disgust me!” bellowed Erestor.

Toren had leaned back to strike Erestor but was stopped as Glorfindel pulled him back by the shoulder. Not even aware that Glorfindel had risen Toren was taken utterly by surprise when Glorfindel, forgetting all restriction struck Toren with such force that he was unconscious before he hit the floor.

“Are you alright?” Glorfindel said as he attentively stroked Erestor’s cheek, making sure he had not been harmed.

“I am fine, we…we have to get you to a healer Glorfindel, you are bleeding.” Erestor whispered, he face wracked with worry.

“Come, he will be out for a while, I’ll make sure he is detained when he wakes.”
“Alright, but please, let us get you to a healer first.”

Glorfindel nodded his consent, and allowed Erestor to help him to the healing rooms. Upon their slow journey there they had come across one of Glorfindel’s men. The warrior had seen them passing and thought nothing of it until seeing the blood that dripped down Glorfindel’s face, worried for his captain he ran over to the couple to find out what had befallen his friend.

Glorfindel had immediately reassured his friend but also asked him to see that Toren was alright but to also detained him whilst he was in the healing rooms. With a nod the warrior ran down to the stables to follow his captains orders.

“What happened here?” Asked the healer as Erestor helped Glorfindel to sit upon the bed.

“It matters not, it is dealt with.”

Excepting the subtle hint not to push the subject any further the healer continued with his administrations. All the while Erestor stood by the bed unconsciously making a fuss with insistent questions.

“Will he be alright? Is he in much pain? There will not be any lasting damage will there?”

Glorfindel had to smile at the dark elf’s worry for him, he took Erestor’s hand and rubbed his thumb over Erestor’s knuckles reassuringly.

“I’ll be fine Erestor, though I’m afraid we will not be able to go riding tonight.” The blond said with a smile that pained his split lip.

“He will be fine, though you will need to rest for a few days, you have a cracked rib and you’re bruised…well, everywhere. Where else does it hurt?”

Glorfindel cleared his throat and before answering turned to Erestor acting as casual as he could.

“Erestor could you bring me a glass of water?”
“Of course, I’ll be right back.” Erestor leaned to give Glorfindel a kiss but was unable to locate a spot that was not bruised of bleeding, so lifting the hand he had been holding onto he gave it a brief kiss before leaving the room.

When Erestor had left the room Glorfindel turned to the healer once more.

“My back, I landed on some wood and it splintered beneath me.” Glorfindel had said quietly.

“Alright, turn onto your stomach.”

Glorfindel complied slowly with the healers aid, his cracked rib paining him. When he was on his stomach he tried to look over his shoulder but stopped at the sudden pain.

“Well?” Glorfindel asked impatiently.
“You have some torn tissue and bruising but that is all, let me clean the cuts and then I’ll bandage you up.”

“Thank you, I do not mean to be rude but could you do it quickly? Before Master Erestor returns?”

The healer gave Glorfindel a compassionate smile which he missed due to being on his stomach.

“I will do my best, but I need to pick out these rather large splinters in your back.”

“Thank you.” Glorfindel winced when the splinters were carefully extracted, the pain became less though when the healer began to apply the healing balm. But realising he did not in fact have enough he made his apologies before leaving to find more after finding the supply too low.

“I will be back in one moment, don’t move.”

Glorfindel sighed in frustration, he did not want Erestor to come back and find him in this position. It was not that he thought Erestor would care about his appearance, well perhaps a small part of him thought that, for Erestor himself was in his eyes perfect, and thusly deserved no less. But it was more to do with his own insecurities.


Erestor very almost ran into the healer outside of the room Glorfindel lay in. He had grown agitated that the water he had first poured was not cold enough for Glorfindel so he had ran down to the kitchens for a cold jug with ice.

“Oh, master Erestor forgive me.” The healer said as he grasped the advisor by the arm to steady him, very almost dropping the small vile he held.

“That’s alright, wait…what are you doing here? Should you leave Glorfindel by himself? He is hurt!”

“Peace my lord, Glorfindel will be fine, I was just heading back to the healing rooms. All he needs is for this balm to be rubbed into his back and then to be bandaged, he will be fine I assure you.”

“His back is hurt?”
“Aye, he had small splinters of wood embedded there but he will be fine…”

“Oh…oh!” Erestor said as he finally realised that Glorfindel had asked for the water so as to make sure he was not in the room as his back was being tended to.

“Would it…would it be alright if I did that, worry not I have some experience as a healer.”
“You do?” The healer asked as if he didn’t quite believe him.

“With two young elfling’s constantly running about the house I find it necessary, just in case.”

The healer smiled in understanding, the twins were accident prone and it was often that they would graze a knee or bump their heads.

“Very well…” The healer said as he passed the vile to Erestor’s free hand.
“Apply this generously, it will ease the ache, then make sure the bandage is secure and supporting of his cracked rib. He will be alright to return to his own rooms afterwards but make sure he comes back here tomorrow so that I can check his back and bandages.”

“Thank you, and worry not I will drag him back if I have to.”

The healer laughed and went back the way he had came to see to the many more tasks that needed his attention.

Erestor entered the healing rooms quietly and set the jug of water on the side, only just containing the gasp that threatened to leave his lips. He now saw what it was Glorfindel was so self-conscious about. Glorfindel’s had indeed received wounds from his fall but they were nothing compared to the old scars that stretched across the warriors back.

There was one in particular, that was long, deep and dark in colour, that reached from the top of his right shoulder to the opposite side of his lower back. That had obviously been the whip that he had spoken to Erestor of in confidence. There were other small scars also but none compared to the deep purple one. Suddenly he felt guilty, Glorfindel obviously did not want Erestor to see this, perhaps he should of respected his wishes and let the healer finish up before he had returned? No, he needed to lay Glorfindel’s insecurities to rest, Glorfindel needed to know that this made absolutely no difference to him what so ever.

Glorfindel did not look up or turn around at the healer when he had returned for he could not, it pained him to much. So he lay there quietly and passive as soft hands carefully rubbed in a healing salve that seemed to ease the ache some.

“I’m sorry to be pushy, but will this take much longer? I do not wish master Erestor to return and see me like this.”

“Why?” Erestor asked, knowing that Glorfindel needed to know sooner or later that it was he rubbing the balm into his back.

“Erestor?!” Glorfindel’s eyes had gone wide and he had tried to turn realising who it was who had been tending to his back this whole time. But pain flared through his body and he grabbed his side with a hiss, Erestor was at his side within a second.

“It’s alright Glorfindel, please don’t move you will hurt yourself further!”
“Erestor, what are you doing here? I…I do not want you here, I don’t want you to see this!”

“Why? Do you really think so little of me that I would care about scars you earned in battle?”

“No! no, its just…Erestor they are hideous.” He ended in a whisper, feeling panic rise within him.

“No they are not! You are anything but that Glorfindel how can you think that?!”
“Because it’s the truth!” Glorfindel sighed before continuing.
“Erestor…you are beautiful, and you deserve no less.” He said in a resigned tone.

Erestor moved until he was kneeling before Glorfindel who was still laying on his front. He cupped the bruised face gently so as to force eye contact.

“Glorfindel, you are beautiful, I want you, no one else. I care not what marks you have upon your body. Glorfindel you saved lives, you should bare your scars with honour.”

Leaning in he ever so softly touched his lips to Glorfindel’s own split ones.

“Alright?” He asked quietly.

Glorfindel managed a weak smile and nodded. As Erestor stood to finish his task he gently grasped the dark elf’s wrist.

“Thank you for not listening to him.” He whispered.
“Oh Glorfindel.” Erestor could think of nothing more to say so he leant down once more and again kissed him gently.

“You needn’t thank me for anything.” He whispered.

Once he stood again he reapplied himself to the task at hand. He continued to smear the balm into the tender flesh, and was glad to hear the soft sigh raise from the bed. He was glad Glorfindel was laying on his stomach at that moment, for he did not wish for him to see the tears that fell down his cheeks, he was not entirely sure why he was crying quietly but he wiped away the tears with his shoulder not wanting Glorfindel to see.

“Alright, time to sit up, I need to wrap this bandage around your middle before we can leave.”

“Where did you require such healing skills?” Glorfindel asked with a smirk whilst sitting up with Erestor‘s aid.
“Ever since the twins were born I have found it a necessity.”
“Ah, I see.” The blond said with a chuckle.

“Arms up.” Erestor ordered and smiled as Glorfindel raised his arms as he had asked, so that he could wrap the bandage about his middle.

“How’s that?” Erestor asked whilst making sure the fastening of the bandage was secure.

“Perfect.” Glorfindel said with a sigh.

Erestor looked up to see Glorfindel looking at him dotingly with a loving smile. Glorfindel was sat upon the side of the bed with his legs hanging off the side with Erestor stood between them as he fiddled with the bandage. When Erestor had looked up there had been a moment where their eyes had met and heat had flared between them. In that moment Erestor had almost leaned in to kiss Glorfindel with all his passion but stopped himself in time, remembering that all he would do was cause him pain.

Glorfindel, not caring about his split lip tilted Erestor’s chin back up for a gentle kiss that made Erestor shudder in desire. Glorfindel smiled when Erestor whimpered, his smile widened when he pulled back and Erestor’s eyes were still shut and his cheeks flushed a beautiful pink. He was somewhat surprised to feel a feral desire within him to hear Erestor whimper again, Erestor had awoken so many emotions within him he thought long dead.

When Erestor’s eyes finally opened his pink cheeks turned red and he shivered at the glint of desire in Glorfindel’s eyes. The advisor cleared his throat before speaking in an unsteady voice.

“Arms down.” he said shakily, unable to keep the quiver from his voice at bay.


Glorfindel had held his arms up as far as he could without grimacing in pain, and was relieved when Erestor gently lowered his arms back down. He smiled as Erestor moved behind him and draped his now bloody shirt over his shoulders.

“We can go now, you need to rest.” He had said whilst helping Glorfindel to his feet and supporting him on one side.

Slowly they made their way to Glorfindel’s rooms, when they came to the doors Glorfindel had turned to say thank you for helping him, and thank you for…he did not quite know what for exactly but he found himself grateful none the less. But he was cut short as Erestor interrupted him.

“I think it fair to warn you that I am staying the night, in case you need something in the middle of the night.” Erestor could not help but snort and laugh at the nervous blush that radiated from Glorfindel’s cheeks.

“Worry not Glorfindel, my intentions are honourable.” He said whilst chuckling.

Glorfindel smiled as he remembered saying those exact words once himself, they had come so far. He opened the door and let Erestor enter first before closing the door behind them both.

“I’ve never been in your rooms before.” Erestor said quietly with a coy smile as he turned around in the room.

Glorfindel smiled with a raised eyebrow while lighting a candle, Erestor was so very sweet when nervous or shy.

Erestor had wondered what Glorfindel’s rooms were like and now he had the opportunity to find out.

“Mind if I snoop around?” Erestor asked with an almost childish grin making Glorfindel laugh adoringly.

“Go ahead.” Glorfindel had said, still chuckling.

And that’s exactly what Erestor did, when he appeared back in front of Glorfindel it was with a calculating look upon his face.

“I like them.”
“I’m so glad you approve.” Glorfindel said with a grin.
“Very…colourful.” Erestor said returning a cheeky grin.
“It has been said that I have a flare for the flamboyant.”

Erestor had laughed at this. When his chuckles had subsided he again found himself feeling nervous. It was an odd thing, when Glorfindel had came to dine in his rooms he had not been this nervous. Of course now he was in Glorfindel’s rooms and he was staying the night.

“You should probably get some rest, are you in much pain? Do you need me to fetch you something?”

Glorfindel smiled and felt glad that Erestor appeared more nervous then he.

“No I’m fine, but I am tired.” For a moment there was an awkward pause.

“I will fetch a spare blanket.”
“What for?”
“Well…the couch?” Erestor said a little uncertainly,
“Oh.” Was what Glorfindel had said before glancing back at his large double bed.
“I thought we would share the bed.” Glorfindel had said simply, he was secretly proud of himself for not appearing or sounding as nervous as he felt, and laughed aloud at the blush that immediately spread over Erestor’s features. The councillor cleared his throat before speaking with a strained voice.

“Very well.” But much to his dismay his voice came out a squeak.
“I do believe I will need your assistance undressing though, I cant really…bend, and my clothes are splattered with blood.” Glorfindel was a little surprised at his own boldness, asking Erestor to undress him was not something he would have been able to ask a day ago.

For a while Erestor’s mouth merely opened and closed with no words coming out before the squeak that had replaced his voice for the time being managed to make itself known again.

“Of course, what do you wear in bed? I will fetch it.” As he spoke Erestor moved over to a chest of draws that had cloths spilling out of it. It was then that he realised that Glorfindel was an untidy elf. He had noted that when nosing his way about the blonds rooms, but seeing the clutter upon the set of draws he had realised just how messy he was. With a smile and a disapproving raised brow he picked up a used dish and glass from amongst the clothes.

“I don’t, I sleep naked.”

The dish and glass Erestor was holding seemed to slip from his hands of their own violation and shattered upon the floor.

Glorfindel could not help the snort and chuckle that left his lips as Erestor gawked at his own clumsiness and desperately tried to pick up the shattered pieces.

“Erestor it’s alright really…” Glorfindel said amongst his chuckles.
“I don’t have to sleep naked really I don’t mind…”
“Oh no, no, it’s fine…” Erestor started while trying to sound casual with a shrug but failing miserably.
“…in fact I sleep naked too…” Which was a lie.

Glorfindel nodded and smiled, only just keeping his own mirth under control. There was a long silence where neither spoke before Glorfindel finally cleared his throat.

“Could you assist me then?”
“Oh! Oh, yes, yes of course.” Erestor swallowed hard and stepped forward. Licking his lips he slid the shirt from Glorfindel’s shoulders and let it fall to the floor, he thought momentarily that he should pick the shirt up before realising Glorfindel probably wouldn’t care.

Bending down to remove the blonds boots and he took a moment while Glorfindel could not see his facial features to close his eyes and to allow the blood to drain back into the rest of his body other than his groin.

When he stood he fiddled with his own fingers before reaching out for waistband of Glorfindel’s leggings and then retracting his hands again.

Little did Erestor know that Glorfindel was biting the insides of his cheeks to keep from laughing aloud at the nervous jittering of the advisors hands.

Erestor looked up at Glorfindel again as if to ask for permission and found Glorfindel looking straight back at him, waiting.

Taking a deep breath Erestor untied the laces to Glorfindel’s breeches, when they were loose he swallowed hard before shimmying the leggings down strong, toned thighs. When the leggings fell to below the blonds knees Glorfindel assisted and kicked them off.

“Thank you.” Glorfindel had said simply feeling liberated at the lack of fear he felt. He stood there and watched Erestor blush crimson when the advisor would ever so often steal a glance down to the warriors groin unable to control himself.

“Are you not going to undress?”
“…Yes…I, will in a moment, why don’t you get settled I just…need to visit the bathroom.”

Not giving Glorfindel a chance to reply Erestor rushed into the bathroom, closing the door, but leaving it ajar. Once he was inside he let his mouth fall agape and breath heavily. Glorfindel was a god. Every part if his body was sensuous, and his endowment…Glorfindel was most defiantly blessed. Glancing about Erestor picked up one of the small toiletry bottles idly, not really having any need for the bathroom. This proved to be a mistake however as at the same time he looked through the crack in the door and saw Glorfindel’s naked body (save for the bandage) climb into bed, and was gifted from that angle an exquisite view of the blonds behind. And for the second time that evening lost the use of his hands and let the small glass jar fall and break upon the marble floor, the contents spilling everywhere.

“Is everything alright Erestor?” Glorfindel had grown concerned and amused at the same time. Amused that he had such an affect on Erestor and concerned in case Erestor had hurt himself.


“I’m fine I just…I’m sorry I knocked something over…again.” Erestor tried to explain whilst clearing up the liquid with a towel, and grimacing when seeing he had stained the white towel blue with the liquid.

“It’s alright Erestor, leave it until the morn, just come to bed.”

Erestor stepped out of the bathroom looking very embarrassed again expressing his apologies.

“Erestor its fine really, just get undressed and come to bed.” Glorfindel had said giggling.

Erestor now stood beside the opposite side of the bed, he reached for his collar and swallowed hard as he noticed Glorfindel gently move farther towards Erestor’s side of the bed, giving the advisor very little space to lay down.

Continuing he unbutton the front of his robe and willed for his erection to dissipate as Glorfindel watched his every move. With the robe now laying on the floor Erestor reached for the waistband of his black leggings, but he could not do it, not at least facing Glorfindel with the blond so close and watching his every move. So as he reached to pull down the waistband of his leggings he turned his back to Glorfindel. As soon as he had pulled the leggings below his buttocks he sat on the mattress with his back still to Glorfindel, mentally congratulating himself on hiding his hard member from the warrior.

Glorfindel had bit into his already bruised lip and reopened the small cut at seeing the finest most delectable rear he had ever seen. Erestor, was stunning. He was utterly perfect, so pale, not a single blemish, with what looked to be soft supple skin. He had been slightly disappointed that Erestor’s coyness had won over and he had turned from him but he was not about to let Erestor get away with that.

“Oh Erestor, I’m sorry could you blow out the candle before you settle down for the night?”

Damn.

Erestor quickly scanned his mind to think of someway out of the situation, he was sat in the bed with his knees raised beneath the cover to hide his arousal, much like Glorfindel did, if he had noticed.

Seeing Erestor’s panic Glorfindel slowly lowered his own knees, letting his erection stand beneath the covers.

“Erestor, its alright, really I fare no better.” Glorfindel had said with a sweet and reassuring smile. He found it ironic that it was now he who was telling Erestor that he needn’t be embarrassed over his arousal.

Erestor had felt immediately reassured seeing that he was not the only one in such a predicament. Feeling at ease and returning the amused and sweet smile Erestor stood from the bed and walked across the room to blow out the candle. When he returned he slid into the bed next to Glorfindel, the room now completely dark.

Unable to pull Erestor over and it being painful to move himself Glorfindel spoke feeling a little embarrassed.

“Erestor…could you move over?”
“I will fall off the bed if I do.”
“No, I mean move closer.” Glorfindel had said with a chuckle.
“Oh.” Erestor had giggled in reply and had moved closer.
“Better?”
“Mmm, closer.”

Erestor moved closer until he could feel Glorfindel’s hands upon his bare hips pulling him closer.

“A little closer Erestor.”

The dark elf complied and moved closer until his own body pulled against Glorfindel’s naked one.

“That’s better.” Glorfindel had mumbled when he could feel Erestor’s lithe tight body against his own. He had pulled Erestor close and had his arms wrapped around his waist, resting his head upon the advisors chest and beneath his chin. He smiled when he could feel Erestor run his fingers through his hair.

“Are you comfortable?” Erestor asked in a whisper, feeling that if he spoke in his usual voice the room would shatter from the tempo of his voice.

“Aye, although I wish more than anything that I wasn’t injured right now.” After speaking the words he lifted his head and caught Erestor’s lips in a searing kiss. Erestor moaned into the kiss, cupping Glorfindel’s chin he let his hand stray down slowly, just as his hand was about to reach its destination he managed to steady his own raging sexual desire and pulled back from the kiss.

“But injured you are, rest now, you will be healed soon.”
“I count the moments until I am.” Doing as he was told Glorfindel lowered his head back onto Erestor’s chest and held onto him tighter.
“Rest now.” Erestor whispered before pressing a loving kiss to the top of Glorfindel’s head.

It was when Glorfindel’s breathing became steady and shallow that he knew the warrior was in reverie, he hugged Glorfindel close and savoured the feeling of the whole of his lower body being held onto so tightly.

Only a few days, Glorfindel would be healed in a few days.

Part 5.


Erestor had been awake for some time now, but found himself unwilling to move, not that he could of if he had wanted to. Glorfindel had a tight hold on him, resting near enough his entire frame over Erestor’s, and was sleeping soundly. Erestor had to smile down at the big blond fearsome warrior that clung to him as if he were a childhood stuffed bear.

He had chuckled at his previous attempts to wake Glorfindel, he had tried calling to him gently and even giving him a little shake. But Glorfindel had merely mumbled and tightened his grip, Erestor knew that it was a healing sleep that Glorfindel was now in as his eyes were hooded almost to the point of being closed. So having mercy he laid back and allowed Glorfindel to use him as a pillow and contented himself with looking down at the beautiful elf draped over him.

When Glorfindel came to the first thing he felt was a dull pain in his side, and everywhere else for that matter. Then he could feel soft digits running through his hair. A sweet smile spread across his face as he looked up into Erestor’s smiling face.

“Morning.”
“Mmm…” Glorfindel tilted his head to receive his first good morning kiss from Erestor.
“Good morning.”
“How do you feel this morning?” Erestor asked as he continued to stroke blond sleep tussled hair as he would of stroked the soft fur of feline.

“May I speak bluntly?” Glorfindel had asked while resting his head back down onto Erestor’s chest.
“Of course.” Erestor answered with a raised eyebrow, unable to shift the smile from his lips as he rested his chin on the top of Glorfindel‘s head.

“Sore, and stiff…in every possible sense of the word.” He had said in a low voice while running his hand up and down Erestor’s side in a feather light touch.

Glorfindel had smiled when the body he rested upon shook with giggles.

“You are not the only one.” With that Erestor stretched his entire body beneath Glorfindel arching off of the bed and whimpering at the ache that emitted from his groin before relaxing and laying pliant beneath him back on the bed again. He had been wishing to stretch in such a way for a while but did not wish to awaken Glorfindel.

Glorfindel had enjoyed the feeling of Erestor moving beneath him, and had surprised himself hearing the low growl that came from the back of his throat.

Erestor rested one arm beneath his own head and used his other hand to tilt Glorfindel’s face back up.

“A lot of the swelling has gone down, how is your back?” He asked whilst stroking the darkened bruised skin around Glorfindel’s eye.

“It is better than it was.” Glorfindel was not in the mood for talking of his injuries, a fact that became obvious to Erestor as the warrior slowly lifted himself up momentarily only to lay back down upon Erestor. only this time completely blanketing the slighter elf. He had buried his head into the crook of Erestor’s neck breathing in the advisors cent whilst pressing one sweet kiss to his neck.

Taking the soft sigh as a good sign he began he kiss and suck at the tender flesh of Erestor’s neck, cupping the other side with his hand.

Erestor whimpered at the sensation and could hear his breath come in pants as Glorfindel continued with his administrations.

“Mmm…wait, no Glorfindel stop…you are hurt...ah yes…I mean no! no stop Glorfindel!”

Glorfindel’s answer was to thrust his tongue into Erestor’s mouth and kiss him absolutely breathless.

Erestor’s only choice was to submit to the fierce kiss, he didn’t know what it was that had come over Glorfindel but at that moment did not care. He couldn’t help but whimper into Glorfindel’s demanding mouth, something which seemed to fan the fire burning within the warrior.

Glorfindel released the lips to nuzzle into the other side of Erestor’s neck, leaving small passion marks in his wake.

Now that his lips were free Erestor continued to pant.
“Glorfindel we need to go to the healing rooms now, I told him I would drag you there by your hair if need be and to that I hold!”

“No.” Came the simple rely as Glorfindel raised Erestor’s legs either side of his waist and urged for the advisor to wrap them about his waist while continuing to attack the soft flesh of Erestor’s neck with his lips.

Erestor was fast losing control over his composure as Glorfindel continued to dominate his body, and knew he needed to still Glorfindel’s actions while he still could.

“Glorfindel you must stop this now.” His words were somewhat empty as he cupped the head that nibbling at the crook at his neck.

“Oh please Erestor, it’s been so long, no one has been able to make me feel these emotions in so long I thought them long dead. Please I want you, I want you so much.” As he said the words he again raised Erestor’s legs by the thighs and attempted to wrap them about his own waist again even as Erestor tried to resist.

“G-Glorfindel, we cant…we.” He was cut off however when Glorfindel again plunged into the advisors mouth, when Glorfindel finally released the lips he returned to suckling the crook of Erestor’s neck.

“Please Erestor, its been so long, please let me have you, please?” Came the desperate please laced heavily with lust.

“Glor…”
Sensing Erestor was still not convinced Glorfindel did not even let him finish his sentence and continued his pleas, not caring that he was practically begging.

“Please Erestor I need this, I want you so much, please?”
“Glorfindel, believe me I want this, but you are still hurt, let yourself heal.”
“I am fine.” Was mumbled into his neck.

Erestor, seeing that his words had no effect on the highly aroused blond settled for a more direct approach and gently poked Glorfindel in the side.

This was the last thing Glorfindel had expected and he pulled back hissing in pain and looked down at Erestor in Confusion.

“Why did you do that?”
“To prove that if you can not handle me poking you with my finger that you certainly can not make love to me without injuring yourself further.”
“Then you make love to me.” Glorfindel had said in a way that could have been described as child like innocence if it were not for the topic of their conversation.

“Like I said, if you can not handle me poking you with my finger…” Erestor had begun with a cheeky grin. But the grin soon slid from his face seeing what seemed to be slow realisation and a growing sadness in Glorfindel’s eyes.

“Glorfindel?” Erestor asked touching a heated cheek.
“You don’t want this do you? I presumed too much, I thought…oh I have never been so humiliated.” Glorfindel moved from above Erestor to sit on the edge of the bed as quickly as he could considering the condition he was in. But before he could stand Erestor had stopped him and was kneeling beside him on the bed.

“Glor..”
“You were not truthful with me were you? Or you have changed your mind, yes you have changed your mind. You have had to look upon me, upon my back all night and you have changed your mind.” Glorfindel could not control the quiver in his voice or the tears in his eyes.

“Glorfindel! Stop this!” Having silenced Glorfindel, Erestor gently, so as to not aggravate his injuries straddled his lap and cupped his face to establish eye contact. He felt his own eyes water seeing the hurt and glistening blue eyes.

“How can you say that? How can you think it after what I said to you last evening?”

Glorfindel did not answer but tried to turn his head away as the tears began to fall, but Erestor would have none of it.

“Glorfindel, look at my groin! Now I am quick witted and sharp tongued but I cannot fake that!” He said with a pointed look to his weeping length, trying to lighten the mood to how it had been mere moments ago. Erestor was for once at a loss for words, nothing he seemed to say would shift Glorfindel’s insecurities.

“Glorfindel please, I don’t CARE! They are but marks that denote your bravery Glorfindel, why do you care so much? Is it because of what he said?”

“No I…thought you…you poked me Erestor.”

Erestor had to smile at Glorfindel’s confusion and sweetness, he again gently held the bruised face and wiped away unbidden tears whilst speaking gently and reassuringly to him.

“Oh Glorfindel, my sweet Glorfindel. Do you not see that…it is my fault you are already injured, that fight was over me was it not?“
Glorfindel merely nodded his head yes.

“Then you must understand that I will not aid to aggravate your injuries further when I am already responsible. But I swear in a few days when you are healed, then I will be yours for the taking. And I will endure each painstakingly slow moment until then, and with the same ache within my body as you feel now. Alright?”

Erestor felt frustrated that although Glorfindel shook his head yes, there was still a hint of resigned sadness in his blue eyes.

“Glorfindel…what must I say to convince you?”
“Tell me…” Glorfindel looked up to Erestor with eyes shimmering anew and spoke in a shaking whisper.
“Tell me you love me?” He asked brokenly but hopefully.

Erestor found himself speechless, he had not expected that. And even the squeak that occasionally replaced his voice in Glorfindel’s presence was shocked into silence. Glorfindel had risked everything and had laid his emotion bare, looking up to him in hope and fear.

Seeing Erestor’s eyes go wide and his mouth open and close without sound Glorfindel bowed his head knowing he had gone too far too soon, even if Erestor did feel the same way.

“I’m sorry I should not of asked you that…”
“No, no Glorfindel I…”
“No don’t, it’s to soon, I shouldn’t of asked you such a thing.”

Glorfindel buried his head in Erestor’s chest and pulled him into a tight embrace, not caring that it paned him, he simply needed Erestor close.

“Just…stay, stay.” He had mumbled into the advisors chest.
“I am going nowhere.” He said simply once his voice had returned to him whilst returning the embrace. Erestor could feel a thick lump of emotion constrict his throat when hearing Glorfindel sniff and the strong shoulders he held on to shake slightly. He pulled back slightly to tilt Glorfindel’s head up and kissed the trembling lips tenderly.
“Nowhere.” He whispered again, and was rewarded with a small smile.

Noting that neither of them were any longer aroused after such an emotional whirlwind Erestor pulled back slowly.

“Come, we will freshen up and then go to the healing rooms.”

They both dressed quickly and made their way to the healing rooms hand in hand where the same healer already stood awaiting them. He motioned for Glorfindel to sit upon a bed and remove his shirt.

“How do you feel this morn?”
“Better, just weary.” Glorfindel answered honestly as the healer removed his bandages to inspect his wounds.

“Good, master Erestor may I commend you on your skills here.”
“Indeed you may.” The dark elf replied making both the healer and Glorfindel laugh.

“You seem to be healing well, let me re-apply the slave and then clean bandages and you will be free to go.” As the healer walked into the other adjoined room Erestor touched Glorfindel’s hand gently before following the healer.

Glorfindel leaned to look through the opening of the door where Erestor stood talking to the other elf as he gathered the clean bandages, he could not hear what it was they were saying as they spoke in hushed tones, which of course made him more curious. He raised a brow when Erestor began to fiddle nervously with his hands and blush, even more intriguing was the amused smirk that appeared on the healers face. When both elves turned back to glance momentarily at Glorfindel the warrior looked away quickly, feeling embarrassed that he had been caught attempting to eavesdrop like an elfling. When both elves returned to the room Glorfindel looked questionably to Erestor.

“Later.” The advisor had whispered again touching his hand.

When the new bandages had been applied Erestor helped Glorfindel back into his shirt before facing him.

“I will meet you back in your rooms in an hour or so, I must go to my office to make arrangements for my absence for the next couple of days.” Erestor kissed Glorfindel briefly before leaving.

Glorfindel smiled inanely, he loved that Erestor felt no need to hide his affection for him in front of others. He had been unsure of how Erestor would act when with him, for he knew he had no desire to hide his feelings for Erestor in the presence if others. He felt his cheeks burn though when he turned back to the healer who was smirking at him, after clearing his throat he spoke trying to ignore the knowing smile on the smug elf’s face, what did he know that he didn’t?

“Will that be all?” He asked trying to sound as dignified as he could beneath such a scrutinising look.


“Aye, you may leave, just make sure that you rest for the next couple of days, do not partake in anything…to strenuous.”

Glorfindel stiffened when hearing that, what had Erestor told him?! Nodding he was about to leave the rooms with a flush gracing his cheeks when the healer spoke again.

“Would you mind if I asked how exactly it was you came to be in such a state?”
“I fell.” Glorfindel answered flatly.
“You fell?” The healer replied.
“That’s right.”
“Off a cliff?”

Glorfindel merely looked at him blankly clearly un-amused.

“I simply find It strange, another warrior entered these rooms a short while after yourself last night, also beaten, worse than you in fact, there wouldn’t be a connection by any chance would there?” The healer asked with a most disapproving look.

“What a coincidence.” Glorfindel replied simply before leaving the rooms, missing the healer rolling his eyes and shaking his head.

Glorfindel had planned to make his way back to his rooms before he had been reminded of something that needed his immediate attention, or rather someone, Toren. He sighed, how was he going to handle this?


~~~~~~~~~~

He stood now outside Toren’s quarters, taking a deep breath he knocked and waited for the door to open. When it did he was faced with the same warrior who he had asked to take care of Toren, Kaylib.

“Glorfindel!” The warrior looked behind him and quickly stepped into the hallway closing the door behind him.
“Are you alright Glorfindel?” The warrior asked whilst taking in Glorfindel’s appearance.

“I am fine, how does he fare?”
“He will be alright, eventually. I took him to the healers when I saw you leave with Erestor, he just needs to rest for a couple of days. “ The warrior licked his lips in thought before continuing.
“Glorfindel, I spoke with him, when he came to that is. He regrets what it is he has done Glorfindel, he sees the foolishness of it now. But he says that you will post him to another realm, that is not true is it? You would not do that would you?”

“I am undecided.”
“Glorfindel! I know he is a prideful elf but you can not send him away because of your personal dispute, you can not send him away because he has had a disagreement with your new lover!”
“Disagreement?! Kaylib, look at my face! He attacked his captain, and Erestor’s and my personal relationship is none of your concern!”
“I know I know, and I apologise…”
“And you will refer to Erestor as high councillor, not my lover, what did I say about treating him with respect Kaylib?!”
“I apologise, really I am sorry, its just…” Kaylib sighed before continuing.
“Glorfindel, his whole life is here in Imladris, I have known him for so long, would you send him from his home over foolishness that could be discussed and dissolved?”

Something seemed to dawn on Glorfindel in that moment, at the pleading look Kaylib was giving him the warrior’s desperate tone seemed to make sense.

“Did you stay with him last night?”
“Aye I watched over him, in case he needed anything, you really did lay into each other you know.”

He had stayed with him, like Erestor had with him, though he doubted that it was in exactly the same fashion. He broached his next question carefully and quietly so that no one would over hear.

“Kaylib, do you…have feelings for Toren?”

Kaylib seemed to stiffen at the question.
“What?”
“Do you have feelings for him? Why else would you defend him so?”
“He is a close and old friend Glorfindel.”
“Kaylib, come now, you can tell me.”

After a few moments of hesitation Kaylib slumped his shoulders in defeat, knowing he could trust Glorfindel to tell no one.
“Please tell no one Glorfindel.”
“I promise, how long now?”
“A couple of years.” The resigned warrior admitted.
“Oh Kaylib.” Glorfindel felt for his friend, he had pined after Erestor for some time, but Erestor was not as pigheaded and promiscuous as Toren.

“Please don’t send him away Glorfindel?” Kaylib asked pleadingly.
“I cannot yet make that decision, let me speak with him alone.”

Kaylib nodded and opened the door letting Glorfindel follow him inside.

“He is through there, I will wait in here.” Kaylib said whilst pointing to the adjoined door. Nodding Glorfindel entered the room and closed the door behind him, leaving Kaylib behind waiting.

Toren sat in an armchair by the fire, he looked up when Glorfindel entered and immediately lowered his gaze. ‘Good’ Glorfindel thought, at least he is ashamed. Sensing no danger and knowing neither of them had the strength to attack each other again Glorfindel sat in the chair opposite Toren. There were long moments before silence was broken

“Do you have anything to say for yourself Toren?”
“No, I am ashamed of what I have done, I was out of line.”
“Indeed. Why did you do it? I thought we were friends.”
“We are! …or were…” Toren sighed before continuing. “I am a prideful and jealous elf, it is my downfall. I see so many with loved ones that it reminds me only of my own loneliness and I..I lash out at the ones that do care about me, I even yelled at Kaylib as he tried to care for me, and right now I think him to be the only elf in Imladris speaking to me.”
“Kaylib is a good friend to you.”
“The very best.”

Toren was somewhat confused at Glorfindel’s calculating gaze.
“Glorfindel…I am truly sorry, and utterly ashamed of the way I spoke of you and to you, although I spoke those words, I never really meant them. I will not ask for your forgiveness for I do not deserve it.”
“Indeed you don’t, you have changed your opinion a great deal in one night, I cant help but feel you say these things in the hope to lessen your upcoming punishment, for believe me you will receive one.”
“That is not my intention, I will accept any punishment you give me, even if it means I must leave my home. And as for my change in attitude, again I owe that to Kaylib, we talked practically all night, and he eventually made me see what a fool I have been.”

Glorfindel sighed and ran his fingers through his hair.
“Toren, you are an old friend, I helped train you myself, a little to well may I add.” He said as he brushed the underside of his bruised chin.
“I do not wish to send you away but how do I know I can trust you? I can forgive the petty remarks you made but what If I am fighting beside you? I need to know that you hold no bitterness or resentment towards me, I need to know that you would watch my back Toren, as I would yours.” Glorfindel said in a commanding tone, reminding Toren of exactly who he was.

“Glorfindel, I am foremost and always a warrior, above all else, I hold no bitterness, just shame that I have done this to someone I had once called friend. I would never let down my captain or fellow warriors in battle, please believe me when I say that.”

There was a long silence while Glorfindel took everything he had heard into consideration.

“Can we consider this over Toren?” Glorfindel stood and walked towards Toren, waiting for the injured warrior to stand until they were eyelevel,

“Yes, my foolishness is done.” Toren felt relief and gratitude flood through him when Glorfindel held out his hand for Toren to shake and gladly shook it, however he felt the hand grip tightly around his own as Glorfindel pulled him closer.

“You will NEVER approach Erestor again, do you hear me?” Glorfindel demanded in a low voice.

“You have my word Glorfindel.” After a long pause and having to endure Glorfindel’s searching gaze the captain released his tight grip on his hand and took a step backwards.

“Then let us try and put this behind us, I will not send you away from your home.”
“Thank you Glorfindel, my home is all I have, it is what I fight for.”

After a pause Glorfindel cleared his throat and nodded to Toren’s left eye that was swollen shut.

“Does that hurt?”
“Like you wouldn’t believe.”
“Good.” He answered simply with a straight face. Both soon chuckled softly at the damage they had inflicted upon each other. Once they had again gained their composure it was Glorfindel who spoke.

“Take the next few days off to rest, Kaylib is also relived of his duties until you are well enough to return.”

Glorfindel smiled knowingly when Toren raised his brow at this.

“You owe a lot to Kaylib Toren, more than you know. I suggest you take a closer look at him, there is much in him that you do not see.”

Glorfindel was about to leave but turned to say one last thing.
“And Toren, once you are well, you will be mucking out the stable for the next three months, no arguments.”
“Of course.”

Glorfindel closed the door behind him and Kaylib was immediately upon him, wanting to know what was to become of his unrequited love.

“He will stay Kaylib.” Glorfindel could not help but grin when quite unexpectedly Kaylib enveloped his captain in a hug.
“You have the next few days free, he is your charge and you will stay here with him. Do not waste the opportunity I have given you my friend.”

And with a smile he left the rooms, glad that this small problem had been resolved, and hopefully two other lost souls would find each other. Now he was to return to his quarters, and to Erestor.


When he entered the rooms he saw Erestor rush from where he had been seated on the bed and fly into his arms.

“Are you alright? I have been worried, I went back to the healing rooms to see if you were still there when I could not find you here and the healer mentioned that you had had a discussion about another warrior, in a similar condition to your own. Is that where you was? Was you talking to him?”

Glorfindel smiled and kissed Erestor on the brow before leading him to lay down on the bed with him, for he was indeed tired after his talk with Toren.

“Yes I spoke with Toren.” Glorfindel smiled as Erestor sat up and pulled him until his head rested in the advisors lap. He sighed contently when Erestor began to stroke his hair back in a relaxing manner.

“How did it go? When is he leaving?”
“He’s not.”
“What?!”

Glorfindel opened his eyes hearing Erestor’s displeasure.

“He is not leaving Erestor, we spoke, a lot was resolved and he will stay.”
“But how can you not send him away Glorfindel? After all he has done!”
“Erestor he will not come near you I have made sure of it, I cannot send him away from his home purely because you dislike him.”
“And what does that mean?!” Erestor asked puling away from Glorfindel, clearly offended.
“His whole life is here Erestor, I know you hate him but…”
“That has nothing to do with it! I do not need you to look after me! I am high councillor Glorfindel, believe me if I wanted him gone, I could have him gone in a moment! Glorfindel look at you! Look at what he has done to you!”

Glorfindel had reached for Erestor’s hands after sitting up and tried to calm the irate advisor.

“Erestor, I am sorry I did not mean to offend you that’s the last thing I wanted.” Glorfindel reached out and stroked a soft cheek that had flushed with anger.

Erestor melted beneath the panicked look Glorfindel had given him and closing his eyes leaned into the touch. He allowed Glorfindel to pull him with him as the warrior settled against the headboard. And he allowed the blond to pull him onto his lap and even looped his arms around Glorfindel’s neck loosely.

“I know it must sound odd, even ridiculous to you. But I have known him for a long time, we spoke, and it is done with. Will you trust me and leave it at that?”

Whilst Glorfindel had spoken his hands had stealthily unbuttoned the first few clasps to the dark elf’s robe enough to expose a naked shoulder. Glorfindel had pulled at the velvety material until Erestor’s upper arm and a small part of his chest was revealed, the rest of him remaining covered. Glorfindel then moved the silken mass that was pitch black hair over Erestor’s other shoulder and began to kiss the small amount of naked flesh available to him.

“Glorfindel…” Erestor tried to say in a warning tone but came out sounding breathless.

After kissing the pale shoulder Glorfindel licked his lips before lapping at the tender and soft flesh of Erestor’s neck. Erestor had tried to hunch his shoulder close to his ear to cease Glorfindel’s manipulations but his own weakness for wanting the blond to ravish him stopped him. Every time Erestor would try to pull back some Glorfindel would tighten the grip around his waist with one hand and use the other to hold the other side of his neck and to hold the dark hair clear out of the way so that he had a clear pallet of soft flesh.

Erestor’s pants became heavier and quicker and he closed his eyes and let him mouth hang open at the heavenly feel of Glorfindel sucking his neck. And then he momentarily lost his restraint and stretched his neck giving Glorfindel more access and moaned loudly.

“Ai Glorfindel! That feels so good!” Every few seconds Erestor would whimper, each whimper sounding more desperate than the last.

“Erestor answer me, do you trust me?”
“Yes! Yes of course I do!” Then Erestor’s eyes flew open and he began to chuckle.

“Oh I see through your tactics, if you think you can turn me to mush every time to get me to agree to something you are mistaken, though I will let this slide this once. You are captain and as captain it is your job to know your men, if you say the matter is settled then I trust you” Erestor had said whilst pulling away and pulling his clothing back over his bare shoulder.

“Oh no, no, no that’s not what I was doing…” Glorfindel said with a smile and a giggle as he tried to pry the material from Erestor’s fingers to get back the soft and supple flesh.

“You. Rest!” Erestor said with a smile as he pried himself from Glorfindel’s grip. He laughed when Glorfindel cried out and pouted as he stood from the bed.

“I will be back in a moment with food, until then you rest.”

Erestor had left Glorfindel with a mischievous pout, lying down on the bed resting as he had been instructed. When he had returned and entered the room quietly with a tray of food he had stopped in his tracks. Glorfindel had fallen asleep. He looked so beautiful, that forgetting about the tray he absentmindedly set it down and walked over to the bed. He was so in love, he knew without a doubt that he was in love. Carefully he crawled to lay upon the bed and lay down beside his love. He had moved to gather Glorfindel in his arms but had been beaten to it and stifled a snort of laughter when Glorfindel, still deep in sleep pulled Erestor to him when sensing him near and held him close. He decided he could tell Glorfindel about what he had discussed with the healer in the morning, at that moment he was content to be held closely by the one he loved.


Part 6.
When Glorfindel had woken it had been dark outside, he had slept straight through the day and finally felt rested. He looked down to Erestor when the dark elf stirred slightly in his arms mumbling. An adoring smile had spread across his face and he attentively stroked the silkiness that was Erestor’s hair, gently though so as not to wake him. Unable to resist he dipped his head and as lightly as possible pressed his lips to Erestor’s in a sweet kiss. He laughed gently and tightened his arms about Erestor when the slighter elf sighed softly and snuggled closer.

Eventually Glorfindel’s inability to keep his hands off of Erestor no matter how light the touch had woken him. And Glorfindel had savoured and committed to memory the scene of Erestor waking in his arms for the first time.

“Morning.” Erestor had mumbled before moving closer into Glorfindel’s arms.
“Actually I think you’ll find it’s night time.” Glorfindel said as he kissed Erestor’s brow.
“We slept through the entire day?” Erestor asked whilst pulling back to look Glorfindel in the eye after blinking away the sleep.
“Aye we did.” Glorfindel had said with another adoring smile as Erestor scrunched up his nose in a kittenish manner.

“Judging by where the moon is in the sky I’d say it was the middle of the night, what say you we go back to sleep?”
“Sounds good to me.” Glorfindel pulled Erestor close and was set to go back to sleep but looked back down at the dark elf in his arms when he heard him grumble.
“What’s wrong?” He asked with a chuckle.
“You’re wearing clothes.”
“I do apologise.”
“No I mean we fell asleep in our clothes.”
“Well let us undress before going back to sleep.” Glorfindel leaned back and began to fiddle with the clasps of his shirt but was surprised when Erestor slapped away his hands.

“No, me.” Was what he had said simply before pushing Glorfindel to lie on his back.

Glorfindel had been pleasantly surprised when Erestor had straddled his hips and begun to untie the clasps to his shirt. He had felt his heart race when Erestor had peeled back his shirt whilst biting on his lip.

“How I wish you were not wearing these bandages right now.” Erestor had said more to himself than to the one beneath him who was becoming more aroused by the second.

“Come here.” Erestor had pulled Glorfindel up slowly into a sitting position still straddling his hips so that he could slide the shirt down his arms. Once the shirt had been thrown to the floor he pushed Glorfindel to lay back down as he moved to sit on Glorfindel’s thighs.

Glorfindel was fully aroused, and his chest rose and fell rapidly as Erestor, with a cheeky grin leaned down and pulled free the laces of Glorfindel’s breeches with his teeth. When they were undone Erestor pulled the leggings down carefully over the warriors erection and down his legs.

“You are magnificent.” He had said whilst staring down at the hard member.
Glorfindel moaned aloud at the sensual words.

Glorfindel swallowed hard when Erestor leaned forward to whisper in his ear.
“You have no idea how embarrassing it was to ask that healer if I could sexually please you.” The advisor had whispered in a sultry voice, making the elf beneath him whimper pitifully.

“What…what did he say?” He panted out.
“He…basically said no.” Erestor smiled at the whimper that came in reply.
“No no, shh, I will make you come Glorfindel, after I have of course.” And with a grin Erestor moved from atop of Glorfindel to lay beside him and began to tug at the laces of his own leggings. When seeing Glorfindel’s wide eye expression Erestor grinned.

“You don’t mind if I pleasure myself first do you? It‘s just that undressing you has got me really quite worked up, and I‘d beg you to place your hands me, only I don’t want you to strain yourself in anyway. Would you mind watching me Glorfindel?” He finished in a most husky voice.

Glorfindel could only shake his head no. He watched with wide eyes as Erestor pulled down his leggings, sighing when his member bobbed free.

Glorfindel groaned when Erestor was eventually laid bare. He watched as Erestor ran his hands over his own body and chest, and shuddered when Erestor gripped his own length.

“Mmm, Glorfindel.” Erestor had moaned while stroking himself slowly.

Erestor moved until his back was leaning on Glorfindel’s chest, tilting his head his mouth was but a hairsbreadth away from Glorfindel’s own. As Erestor began to stroke faster Glorfindel gripped the tops of Erestor’s arms squeezing almost painfully as he licked his lips and breathed heavily, watching intently as Erestor pleasured himself. Erestor’s moans became more frequent and the whimpers spilling from his mouth were maddening as he began to writhe against Glorfindel, calling his name.

With his free hand Erestor pulled all of his hair over one shoulder and stretched his neck, presenting it to Glorfindel.

“Please Glorfindel? Please do that thing you did, it felt so good, please put your mouth on me.” He begged shamelessly with little breath.

Glorfindel didn’t hesitate for a moment and lowered his lips to Erestor’s neck and shoulder, kissing, nipping and sucking the soft tender flesh.

“Oh…oh…ah, oh yes, feels good, mmm Glorfindel, Glorfindel, Glorfindel”
Glorfindel moaned just as much if not more than Erestor at hearing his name being chanted between breaths, the feel of Erestor’s beautiful tight body writhing against his own, using it for support was pushing him to his very limits.

Erestor turned his head so as to gain Glorfindel’s attention away from his shoulder and neck. He moved his lips closer to Glorfindel’s as if to kiss the blond, but as Glorfindel leaned to claim the lips Erestor moaned the warrior’s name and came, spilling himself over his stomach. Sated, Erestor leaned back against the still heavily breathing Glorfindel.


When Erestor opened his eyes it was midnight blue eyes that he saw staring back at him, Glorfindel was still painfully hard. Turning, Erestor finally kissed Glorfindel, when he pulled away it was with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

“Your turn.” He whispered as he absentmindedly wiped away most of the evidence of his pleasure.
“Oh thank the Valar!” Glorfindel cried making Erestor laugh affectionately.

Erestor pushed Glorfindel until he was laying flat on his back once more and moved to lay down on his side beside the panting warrior..

“Now, I am restricted in what it is I can do. For instance, I would love to take you into my mouth, swirl my tongue over your head and suck you dry but…” At this Glorfindel groaned wantonly.
“But I can not, for that you see would make you strain your muscles here.” Erestor brushed his hand over Glorfindel’s hard and flat stomach.
“…Which will of course hurt your rib.” Erestor dipped his head to affectionately kiss the healing rib through the bandages before reaching up and doing the same to the warriors lips.

“And I could Never hurt you my sweet Glorfindel.” He whispered into open lips.
“So as you can imagine I can not really place my hands on you either.” Erestor again kissed the blonds lips when he whimpered in disappointment.
“Shh, I told you I would make you come and I will.”
“How?” Came the strained question, and with a chuckle and a devilish grin Erestor shifted slightly so that he was inline with Glorfindel’s chest.

“This nipple.” Erestor stated while licking his lips. Glorfindel actually opened his eyes and snorted.

“My nipple?”
“Have you never heard that untouched young elves can come if one of their nipples is stimulated enough?”
“But I am not young!”
“But you are untouched, in this life anyway. Think of it Glorfindel, you have not found release in millennia, I am confident I can make you come with the aid of…this nipple.” Erestor said proudly whilst looking at the nipple in question.

Glorfindel couldn’t help but burst into laughter at Erestor’s steadfast determination and rested his head back on his arms he had raised behind his head.
“Do your best, but I think I may be harder to undo than some blushing virgin.”
“We shall see.” Erestor had said with a grin as he re-straddled the warriors hips, and licked his lips before lowering his head to the said nipple and addressing it.

“Hello, I must say you look very delicious.” Erestor looked up with a smile when Glorfindel began to giggle at the advisors silliness.

The giggles subsided however when Erestor touched the nipple chastely with the tip of his tongue, drawing a gasp from the elf beneath him.

Glorfindel watched transfixed as Erestor slowly licked his tongue over the erect nub. ‘Valar, he may be right’ the warrior had thought to himself as he began to make small sounds of pleasure.

He cried out when Erestor took the whole nub into his mouth and suckled it gently, Glorfindel had not even noticed that he had arched up into Erestor’s warm wet mouth until he had felt the advisor smile around the nub.

“Mmm…Ah..” Were amongst some of the small approving sounds falling from the blonds lips.

He had cupped the back of Erestor’s head when the dark elf had began to teasingly nibble the sensitive nub, moaning appreciatively.

“Mmm, ah yes…”
“Not feeling quite so cocky now are we?” Erestor uttered amongst his chuckles.
“Don’t stop.” Glorfindel whispered, he was almost embarrassed at how quickly he had been brought to heel, Erestor already had him begging, all from a single nipple.

“I wont, I love the feel of it between my lips.” And to prove his point he took the nub between his lips and sucked on it furiously, as if he were trying to extract it from the warrior’s very body.

“Oh Erestor! Ai!” Erestor was right, he was going to come, and come hard, all from a damn nipple. He looked up at Erestor with annoyance however when the soft lips left his poor battered nipple.

“I do believe this is working Glorfindel, why just look at you.” Erestor had said with clear want in his voice while staring down at the rock hard cock that was visibly twitching, its head bulging and leaking.

Erestor was now laying along Glorfindel’s side whispering into his ear whilst continuing to stare down at the eager length, begging for attention. And all the while he continued to squeeze, pinch and roll the same nipple between his fingers.

“Look at it Glorfindel, look at yourself.” Erestor whispered into his ear, wanting Glorfindel to see how very impressive he was.

“Ai you are blessed, oh how you will feel inside of me!”

Glorfindel moaned and let his eyes roll into the back of his head picturing himself taking Erestor, sinking into him, making slow love to him, or frenzied and passionate love to him, either way, the thought of making love to Erestor took him to the very brink almost causing him spill. Erestor, his beloved, for whether the dark elf knew it or not, he loved him, Glorfindel loved everything that was Erestor, and right now he was loving his naughty side.

“I wonder how you will taste, will you taste sweet or bitter? I think perhaps you will taste sweet, for there are none as sweet natured as you. I think back to when I saw you with Asfaloth, hugging him. I think I could of wept at seeing such sweet tenderness, and yet strangely, it made me want to rip off your cloths and impale myself upon you.” Erestor gave a particular tight pinch to the abused nipple when saying this, making Glorfindel who was writhing at this point whimper.

“Just think Glorfindel later today, when the sun is up those bandages will be removed, then I will no longer have to guess your taste. Do you ever think of how it will feel to be inside of me Glorfindel? Please say you do.”

Glorfindel shook his head yes frantically.
“Yes, oh yes, all the time yes.” He had panted out earning him a smile from Erestor.

“Tell me about it Glorfindel.” Erestor had moved back down to the nipple which was now dry and cool now that his saliva had dried upon it in the cool night air. So the sensation of the warm wet mouth drawing it back in made Glorfindel groan and close his eyes in pleasure.


“I think of it all the time, I think of you all the time, nothing else, only you…” He spoke truthfully and with the little breath he had.
“Please continue.” Erestor asked whilst biting down on the nipple before sucking it gently.
“For so long I have dreamt of it…what it would be like to kiss you, to hold your hand, but all I could do was smile at you, you beauty robbing me of speech.”

Erestor could feel tears sting his eyes, Glorfindel was so sweet and gentle, even in passion.

“Then…then w-we became closer, we talked, I love to listen to you talk, I care not what about, I love the sound of your voice.” He panted, eyes still closed.

Erestor could feel his emotions raging within him, he fought to keep his hand by his side, it itching to wrap itself around Glorfindel’s member. Glorfindel was so dangerously romantic, if this went much further he would rip the bandages off himself.

“Oh the kiss! You kissed me, it was…it…so, soft, sweet, precious, like you. He made me feel, ashamed, and sad, then you kissed me…” Erestor looked up when he heard Glorfindel’s voice crack and then break, and his heart throbbed within his chest seeing tears fall from closed eyes.

“And then you kissed that away…” Glorfindel sobbed out.
“Please don’t stop.” Glorfindel whispered, eyes still closed, afraid to open them and see Erestor, watching him as he spoke his heart, sobbingly confessing what it was he loved about Erestor.

Erestor had not even realised he had stopped his administrations, realising that he was merely staring down at Glorfindel he again bent his head to lap at the thoroughly pampered nipple.

“Then, then you asked me to you quarters, I was nervous. Nay not nervous, I w-was afraid, terrified almost, what if I said something stupid? What if I knocked over my wine? What if I didn’t look good enough? I would of ruined my chance, my chance to make you smile, to see you wrinkle your nose the way you do when you laugh…” He stopped to laugh at this one particular quirk of Erestor’s that he loved. “I love it when you do that.” He admitted, his eyes still closed, but tears for the moment abated, and a soft smile on his lips.

“But then, again, you kissed my fears away, and…for the first time, I wanted to talk about my past, I wanted to tell you everything, when before, I would of flinched had someone asked me about it. And you listened, to every word, and you listened to me until I had told you everything, until a new day had come.”


“Oh…Glorfindel…” Erestor had said in a choked voice.
“And then…in the healing rooms, you saw me, you saw what I didn’t want you to see for the first time. And you didn’t shy away, you were not repelled, you touched me, and soothed away the ache in my back…” He stopped to take a quivering breath. “and my heart.” He ended in a whisper, and finally opened his eyes.

Erestor was still sitting lightly upon him, staring straight back at him, tears soaking his cheeks.

“Erestor…I-I need to say it, please just let me say it, you don’t have to say it back, I just…”

“Shh…” Erestor quieted Glorfindel before he could speak and stretched along the blonds body until they were eyelevel. He stroked Glorfindel’s cheek, wiping away the residue dampness.

“I’m in love with you.” Erestor whispered, he smiled when Glorfindel choked out a sob before pulling Erestor down for a desperate kiss, when they pulled apart Erestor wiped away the new tears and smiled down at his beloved.

“I love you Glorfindel.” He laughed when Glorfindel Smiled brilliantly up at him, pushing black hair behind a pointed ear.

“Do you love me?” He ended his question in a high note and with a chuckle, knowing the answer but still wanting to hear it, and finding it amusing Glorfindel had seemingly forgotten to return the sentiment. He laughed harder when Glorfindel’s eyes went wide at realising what Erestor was waiting for.

“I love you! I love you Erestor! I love you!” He practically shouted out, making Erestor giggle.

Erestor leaned back down and kissed his lover again sweetly, both smiling giddily.

“You’re getting good at this.” He whispered against the blonds lips.
“What’s that?”
“Distracting me from what I was doing or saying.”
“By all means continue.” He answered huskily and watched whilst biting his lip as Erestor again took the nipple back into his mouth, not closing his eyes this time but watching open mouthed as Erestor sucked on his nipple, his hand gently cupping the back of Erestor‘s head.

Erestor continued to suck and nibble the battered nub, and Glorfindel could actually feel his groin begin to tighten ominously. His moans became more frequent and wanton as he arched up into the welcoming mouth.

“Mmm, you know what I think might make this taste even better?” Erestor asked in a smooth sensual voice.

Glorfindel could not answer, his breath coming in harsh pants. So he simply watched with wide eyes as Erestor reached down and wiped some of his own leftover come from his stomach and spread the sticky substance over the erect nub. Glorfindel moaned aloud, Erestor had been right, he was going to come any moment.

When Erestor licked the sticky substance from the nipple both moaned loudly. Glorfindel could feel his length vibrate, he could feel come leak from the slit and slide down the underside of his pulsating member.

“I bet your own come would taste even better than my own, what do you think?” Erestor asked while looking up to dark heavily hooded blue eyes, and smiled as Glorfindel nodded frantically.

Erestor moved off of Glorfindel and again lay beside him, he watched Glorfindel closely as he trailed one finger up along the underside of his quivering member to gather the come that had dripped down. He could not help but press a soft kiss to the side of Glorfindel’s cheek whilst uttering sweet endearments when the warrior whimpered softly.

He smeared the sticky substance over the nipple and looked up to Glorfindel licking his lips with a grin. He licked the nub slowly, and moaned loudly at the tantalising taste that entered his mouth.

“Just as I thought, you are sweet my love.” Said the advisor with a chuckle before swooping back down for more.

Glorfindel moaned, he whimpered, he bucked off of the bed, he was so close, so very close to that moment of completion. Looking up Erestor saw this and leaned up to face Glorfindel.

“Here, see how sweet you taste.” Erestor kissed Glorfindel deeply, letting the other taste his own essence. When they parted Erestor smirked down at his flushed, ready to burst lover and decided to have mercy and grant him his release.

“Do you wish to come my love?” He asked smiling.
“Please…” Was all Glorfindel could say in response, he was teetering on the brink of completion.

Kissing Glorfindel’s cheek again Erestor lay still on his side but leaning up on his elbow with his arm beneath Glorfindel’s neck so that he could see Glorfindel as he came. He leaned down his lips hovered above the moist nub that glistened with saliva, taking a breath his blew warm air over the nipple and watched the effects with much satisfaction.

Glorfindel erupted, blindly he reached with a hand at Erestor, Erestor saw this and took the hand in his own, entwining their fingers. The blond screamed Erestor’s name, closed his eyes tight and let his mouth hang open silently.

After watching the cream burst from his lover, covering his stomach and ultimately bandages also Erestor surprised Glorfindel by kissing him deeply, thrusting his tongue into the already open mouth.

When Glorfindel finished his convulsions he slumped back into the mattress, when Erestor released his lips he stared up into warm brown eyes, full of love as Erestor stroked his blond damp hair back and onto the pillow. Erestor leaned down and kissed him again before speaking.

“Wait here, I’ll be back.” And left the bedroom only to return moments later with a damp cloth.

Glorfindel watched his lover as he gently cleaned and wiped away the evidence of his passion. When Erestor was satisfied he laid back down and drew Glorfindel close to rest the blonds head on his shoulder.

“Sleep my love, conserve your energy, for I want you to make love to me over and over again tomorrow night.” He whispered while stroking blond hair, lulling Glorfindel to sleep.

Part 7.

When Erestor awoke it was to the sight of Glorfindel looking down at him with big blue smiling eyes.

“What?” Erestor had asked with a giggle.
“They come off today.” He said with a wide smile.
“What come off?” He asked knowing exactly what Glorfindel meant but was enjoying the excited expression on his lovers face far to much to let on.

“The bandages of course! If the healer declares me healed then they come off today and then…” Glorfindel dipped his head to nuzzle at the advisors neck. “I will be well enough to partake in any activities I see fit.”

“Ah so you will be able to resume your training, how very nice I’m happy for you.” Erestor said as he patted the blonds arm and rolled over with a smug smile.

“…ERESTOR!” Glorfindel near screamed as he forcefully turned Erestor back around to face him. His eyes narrowed and a sly smile crossed his face at seeing Erestor laughing at him.

“Oh you think that funny do you?” He said in a steady voice, a menacing smile playing on his lips whilst he positioned himself above Erestor, cutting off any possible retreat.

“Aye, very much so actually.” Erestor answered amongst his chuckles.
“Well see if you find this funny!” Glorfindel launched his attack upon Erestor in the form of tickling him senseless.

Erestor squawked unceremoniously as he was tickled mercilessly, he tried to hold still the treacherous hands of the warrior but could not stop the onslaught afflicted upon him. So seeing no other option he reached from behind his head for a pillow and struck Glorfindel across the shoulder. Glorfindel stopped his actions for a moment, only to reach for another pillow with a counter attack.

So that was how the rooms came to be in the state they were in now, covers disarray on the floor and feathers floating in the air. Two elves laying naked on a bare mattress slowly kissing each other.

Glorfindel lay atop of Erestor kissing him slowly as his hands wandered up and down the advisors sides, pulling thighs up and spread wide for him to lay between. It was when Glorfindel began to slowly gyrate above him, rubbing their lower bodies together that Erestor spoke up.

“No, no, no, bandage off, then you can have your way.” Erestor chastised gently.

Glorfindel seemed to give this some thought before without a word leaping off of the bed and began scrambling trying to find his clothes.

“What are you doing?” Asked Erestor with an amused smile.
“Getting dressed of course, I cant go to the healers naked now can I?”
“Well if you did, I would have to take into serious consideration a career change, I think I’d make a good healer.”

Glorfindel merely grinned at this while he hoped trying to pull on his leggings, when dressed he leaned over to Erestor to kiss him before leaving.

“Don’t move, I’ll be back as soon as I can, bandage free.”
“You may as well take your time my sweetheart I have my own duties to tend upon, I can not wait here, no matter how rewarding the end result may be.”
“What?!”
Erestor had to smile at how crest fallen Glorfindel looked.

“But…I thought…”
“Glorfindel, I have much work to do. I have been absent for the past few days, I have to go see to the backlog, worry not I will meet you back here tonight.” As he had spoken he had sat up on his knees to meet a standing, very disappointed Glorfindel in the eyes. Still kneeling on the bed he wrapped his arms about the blonds neck and kissed his pouting lips.

Glorfindel slowly responded to the kiss, but did not shed his pout.
“I had hoped to spend the day making love to you.” He said with a sigh.
“Ah, my dear Glorfindel, that is what the nights are for.” He had spoken huskily. Evidently this pleased Glorfindel as he smiled and let his hands stray southwards to clasp Erestor’s naked cheeks.

“Tonight then?” He asked huskily
“Aye.”
“Without fail?”
“As long as you do not injure yourself between now and then, yes.”
“Then tonight my love.” Glorfindel had said giving Erestor one last kiss and his behind one last squeeze before leaving the bedroom to head for the healing rooms. Unfortunately in his rush his foot caught on the fur rug making him stumble slightly and crash into the door frame. As soon as he had caught himself he turned back to Erestor who was trying to suppress his giggles.

“That doesn’t count!” As soon as Glorfindel had left Erestor burst into laughter.


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Glorfindel sat in his rooms now, looking out of the window. It was late, late at night. Erestor should be joining him any minute. He sat there twiddling his thumbs, he had been fantasising about the night to come for so long. The day had been torture, rolling by slower than usual. He had tried everything to keep himself busy, he had even gone as far as to clean his quarters, which was needless to say very out of character for him. But the cleaning had led to preparations, he had lit candles about the room and laid clean soft sheets upon the bed. He looked down at himself and thought his appearance satisfactory, seeming as he did not intend to stay dressed for long anyway.

He sighed, how long was Erestor going to be? It was already late at night, he knew that Erestor would usually work late anyway, and with the backlog of work that was unavoidable it was expected that he would be a while, but this was to much! He could wait no more, he would go to Erestor’s office and drag him back to these rooms if he had to, he had been half hard all day in the mere anticipation of what was to come and he would wait no longer!


Erestor busied around his office, it was so late already and Glorfindel would be waiting! He was of course the last to be left working, all others had retired hours ago, but he had a lot more work than he thought he had to catch up on. Looking about his office he decided he would finish this one last document and leave the rest until the morrow, even if they all did need his immediate attention.

He looked up however when Glorfindel burst into his office without so much as a knock and stood before him, not looking at all happy. Without a word Glorfindel grasped his own shirt and tore it apart, clasps ripping down the middle revealing his deliciously toned chest. He stood there and pointed to his mid section.

“Bandages. Gone.” He again pointed at the expanse that used to be covered in bandages.
“Me. Hard.” He pointed down to his groin where he was indeed sporting an impressive erection.
“Bedroom. PRETTY!” He finished in a shout.

Apparently Glorfindel had forgotten how to form sentences in his condition, something Erestor found utterly adorable. With a smile on his face he slowly approached Glorfindel as he would someone slow in understanding.

“Glorfindel, I just need to finish this last document then I will be along.”

Glorfindel, obviously not finding this satisfactory walked the small distance between them and tore the document from Erestor’s hand. But before the councillor could protest he was being hauled over the blonds shoulder in a most undignified fashion.

“Glorfindel! What are you doing?! Put me down!” He barked, refusing to be ‘escorted’ to the warriors rooms in such a fashion. Glorfindel’s only response to this was to pat him on the behind and walk towards the door, quite prepared to carry Erestor the entire way.

“Alright, alright! I’ll leave just put me down!” He said finally giving in with a chuckle.

Glorfindel set Erestor on his feet again when they reached the office door, and Erestor looked upon the blond with disapproval as he straightened his robes. They stood for a few moments both straight faced before Erestor clasped Glorfindel’s hand and pulled him along in a mad dash towards the warriors rooms, both giggling like the new lovers they were.


When they reached the rooms Glorfindel took a moment to watch Erestor’s reaction. Erestor slowly looked about the room, in what seemed amazement.

“I cant believe it.” He said in a wistful voice. Glorfindel had hoped Erestor would like the small effort and think it romantic but he hadn’t quite expected this reaction.

“It’s unbelievable.” He uttered.
“Well, it is nice but I wouldn’t say a few candles were unbelievable…”
“Nay not the candles, I mean the fact that you cleaned.” Erestor said with a cheeky grin as he turned to face Glorfindel.

Glorfindel smiled in reply as he began to walk Erestor back towards the bed, Glorfindel removing the remainder of his shirt and Erestor pulling off his robe until both stood in leggings and the back of the advisors legs bumped against the bed. With a grin Glorfindel as quick as lightning gripped the back of Erestor’s knees and pulled them forward causing Erestor to fall onto the bed.

Erestor yelped in surprise but was silenced as Glorfindel’s lips fell upon his own, Erestor pulled himself further up the bed towards the headboard as Glorfindel crawled along with him above, never breaking their kiss and kicking down the sheets as they went. Continuing to kiss Erestor breathless Glorfindel ripped at the laces of Erestor’s leggings as he knelt above, when the laces finally came free he parted their lips to rip off the offensive item. When the leggings were almost all the way off they seemed to get caught on Erestor’s feet. Kneeling back with his brow furrowed in annoyance Glorfindel pulled at the material until it came loose. Consequently causing him to fall off of the side of the bed.

“Quite accident prone today aren’t we?” Erestor said amongst his giggles as Glorfindel climbed back upon the bed blushing and with a sheepish grin.

Having some of the confidence knocked out of him with the fall Glorfindel approached Erestor slower blushing furiously. Erestor seeing this grabbed the warrior and rolled atop of him in an instant. Without giving Glorfindel a moment to find his bearings he plunged into the willing mouth ripping forth a glorious moan from blond beneath him.

Glorfindel’s mind reeled when Erestor’s lips latched onto the tip of his ear, he moaned in ecstasy hearing Erestor whisper into his ear whilst breathing heavily.

“I love you, I love you, I love you…”
“Hush my love, else I will spill right now.” The blond panted.
“You will spend many times tonight my love, in my hand, my mouth…my body.” With the last two words he nipped gently on the delicate point making the other jump slightly.

Erestor spread kisses along Glorfindel’s neck and collarbone and stopped briefly with a smirk upon seeing the nipple that had brought the blond so much pleasure earlier.

“So we meet again.” The advisor uttered to the nipple.
“You are a silly elf you know this?” Glorfindel answered amongst his chuckles.
“Says the elf that fell off the bed.” Both giggled at this.
“Do you know how difficult it was to explain to the healer why my left nipple is purple?”

Erestor snorted and giggled, his mirth proving infectious when Glorfindel joined him. Glorfindel’s amusement ceased however when Erestor began to tug at the blonds breeches. Glorfindel swallowed hard when the advisor threw the leggings to the floor and eyed his length greedily.

“I’m going to enjoy this.” He murmured huskily

Glorfindel closed his eyes with a smile upon his lips as he sighed, feeling Erestor teasingly lick the head of his penis. His sighs became moans when the advisor scraped his teeth over the head, sucking the pre-come from the slit. And then without warning his whole length was taken into the back of Erestor’s throat and he near screamed at the sensation.

“YES! OH YES!” He bellowed as he arched into the warm mouth.

Erestor allowed Glorfindel to thrust into his mouth, knowing how long it had been since he had received such pleasure. Erestor took him in deep and sucked hard, wanting to give his love as much pleasure as he could. Allowing the tight grip in his hair and the slight push that it gave for him to swallow deeper, in fact he quite delighted in it.

Hollowing his cheeks he used his instincts to tell him what his lover wanted, and took him as far back into his throat as he could, making Glorfindel arch beneath Erestor calling his name. Erestor was not surprised when he could feel Glorfindel’s climax approach so soon, but this would be the first orgasm of many for Glorfindel this night, he would make this night memorable for his love.

“Eres…Erestor, let me take you now, please I want you.” The blond panted out.

Erestor ignored the pleas and ran his hand up the warriors chest groping at the muscles there, as he sucked harder.

“Ai…Ai Erestor, I’m…going to…” Glorfindel tried patting Erestor on the shoulder to give warning but the warning went ignored as Erestor held down onto the hips firmly and continued to suck until he felt a warm sweet liquid flood his mouth and throat at great speed.

Glorfindel had screamed Erestor’s name before slumping into the mattress beneath him, his lungs fighting for air.

After cleaning away every drop of seed Erestor seductively crawled his way up Glorfindel’s body, unbearably aroused.

“I wanted you to spill into my mouth Glorfindel, so that you would last longer inside of me.” He spoke huskily as he kissed the warrior’s chest, explaining why he had not complied when Glorfindel had begged to take him.

Glorfindel growled as he felt his lust again stir within him, taking Erestor firmly by his upper arms Glorfindel rolled him over and laid above him.

“I have waited, and waited, and now I shall have you.” Glorfindel growled out as he pulled the covers over both his and Erestor’s heads. All that could be seen and heard was two moving shapes beneath the blankets along with soft sighs, moans and giggles.

Glorfindel’s head appeared from beneath the blankets briefly as he stretched out his arm to reach for a vile of oil from the bedside table. When Glorfindel screamed almost shrilly in surprise Erestor popped his head up from beneath the blankets also, to see what had shaken the fearsome warrior. His own cry of surprise almost matched the high pitch of Glorfindel’s when he saw what the problem was.

Before the bed stood Elladan and Elrohir hand in hand, with their thumbs inserted firmly in their mouths. They stood there in their night shirts both with identical looks of confusion on their faces and heads titled slightly to the left, it was Elladan who extracted his thumb from his mouth momentarily to speak.

“What are you doing?” He asked before inserting his thumb back in his mouth, still holding onto his brothers hand.

“What…what are we…boys what are you doing here?!” Glorfindel replied with a blush that rivalled Erestor’s crimson one. And it was Elrohir who answered this time.

“We had a bad dream Glorfindel.” The toddler replied with his lower lip trembling.

It had always marvelled Glorfindel how they seemed to share everything, even dreams. He had been witness to this unique bond many a time, most impressive was when the boys were momentarily separated and one of them would fall or graze their knee, for his brothers cries could be heard from the opposite side of the valley if one of the twins could sense his brothers pain.

“Oh boys…” Glorfindel had dipped under the sheets and popped his head out at the other side so that he was facing the twins, unwilling to step from beneath the conveniently concealing covers in a state of arousal. Once his head appeared from beneath the other side of the bed cover and was eye level with the elfling’s he touched them both on the shoulder. “…that is most unfortunate, why don’t you go to your nana and ada?” And he began to push the twins away towards the door.

“But…but Glorfindel, it was the one about the troll, and you always scare it away and then sing us to sleep, we…we are scared Glorfindel” Stated Elrohir as fat tears fell from his big doe like eyes. Elladan instinctively pulled his brother close in a protective hug and spoke on both their behalves.

“Please Glorfindel, we’re scared.” The older brother whispered, his own eyes becoming impossibly large.

Glorfindel glanced back at Erestor who after a moment of seeing the resigned look in Glorfindel’s eyes collapsed back onto the bed with a groan. Glorfindel turned back to the boys and smiled.

“Of course boys, just wait there one moment.” Glorfindel had said before diving back beneath the bed covers only to stick his head out the other side and reach for both his and Erestor’s leggings which thankfully were laying close to the bed. He passed Erestor his quickly beneath the covers and they were both dressed at least half decently in a mater of moments whilst the twins stood waiting still hand in hand.

“Come along then.” Glorfindel had said whilst patting the bed sheets

The boys smiled widely and both climbed upon the bed. Elladan immediately snuggled up to Glorfindel whilst Elrohir climbed into Erestor’s arms.

“Why are you here Erestor? Did you have a bad dream too?” Elrohir asked innocently.

Erestor seemed to freeze for a moment before nodding yes.
“Yes child, Glorfindel was just making it all better when you both came in.” He said with a pointed look to Glorfindel who was biting the insides of his cheeks to keep from laughing.

“Did it have a troll in it?” Asked Elladan in a whisper.
“Nay but there was a beast.” Erestor said shortly looking at Glorfindel who instantly snorted with laughter.

“Glorfindel why are there candles everywhere?” Asked Elladan snuggled against the warriors chest.

Glorfindel looked to Erestor for help but the advisor simply raised his eyebrow offering none.

“Where you playing the shadow game?” Asked Elrohir.
“Aye! Yes, we were playing the shadow game.” Said Glorfindel relieved he would not need to explain himself.

“The shadow game?” Asked Erestor who immediately received an urgent look from Glorfindel.

“Yes Erestor, the shadow game, you know the one, where we make shadows of animals on the wall with our hands.” He had said trying to look threatening so that Erestor would play along.

“Oh that game.” Erestor said not particularly wanting to explain the real reason he was in the blonds rooms either.

“Can we play?!” Asked the twins simultaneously excited.
“Alright.” Glorfindel said with a sigh, unable to deny the twins anymore than Erestor could.

For the next hour or so Glorfindel entertained the twins with his animal shadows on his bedroom wall, after that Glorfindel had sung them both softly to sleep. The twins lay between them, hugging each other tightly while in a deep sleep. He looked up to Erestor and an adoring smile spread across his face, Erestor lay there with his arm laid over both elfling’s sound asleep, apparently Glorfindel’s lullaby had also lulled the advisor into slumber.

Being as stealthy and quiet as possible so as not to wake the twins Glorfindel silently climbed from the bed. He crouched by Erestor’s side of the bed and carefully extracted Erestor’s arm from its protective grip around the twins. He kissed the sleeping advisors lips to wake him, when he pulled back he smiled seeing Erestor blink away the sleep in his eyes. Erestor opened his mouth to speak obviously momentarily forgetting the two slumbering young elf’s beside him, but he was hushed when Glorfindel placed his hand over the dark elf’s mouth and pointed to the bed reminding Erestor.

Signalling for Erestor to be quiet he pulled Erestor from the bed and into the adjoined sitting room, with a small vile of oil behind his back. It was only when Glorfindel had carefully and silently closed the door behind him that Erestor spoke.

“They come to you at night?” He asked quietly.
“Aye, on occasion, when they have bad dreams they come to me, which as I’m sure you can guess pleases Elrond to no end.”
“I can image.” Erestor said with a smile, as they had been speaking he had watched with curiosity what it was Glorfindel was doing. The warrior had gathered several cushions and had placed them along a sofa, he had then placed the oil on the floor beside the sofa and had approached Erestor with a gleam in his eye.

“They say they bother you far to much in the day so they seek me out at night when they have troublesome dreams.”
“And the shadow game?” Erestor said with a grin.
“That is one of their favourite games to play, you may have noticed, they love my bunny rabbit.” The warrior said proudly while taking Erestor by the waist and pulling him close. Erestor laughed quietly whilst running his hands up a smooth chest to wrap around Glorfindel’s neck.

“I was quite partial to your horsey actually.” Erestor had said with a grin before leaning in for a kiss to which Glorfindel readily replied.

Erestor allowed Glorfindel to walk him backwards and lay him down on the sofa, he spread his legs willingly to accommodate Glorfindel on the small piece of furniture.

“Let me make love to you Erestor.” He spoke softly whilst looking into dark loving eyes and stroking back black silky hair.

“Yes, yes and yes again.” Erestor spoke wistfully, feeling thoroughly romanced and ready to be possessed by the one he loved.

Glorfindel engaged the dark elf in a slow loving kiss as his hands made fast work at relieving Erestor of his leggings yet again, and all while managing to not fall off of the sofa. After doing so he began to untie his own breeches but his hands were calmly moved aside as Erestor took it upon himself to undress Glorfindel. When both were finally naked Glorfindel laid himself down so that flesh met flesh.

Glorfindel unconsciously began to rock his pelvis into Erestor’s groin as he kissed Erestor thoroughly and set about leaving his passion marks on every available scrap of flesh he could reach. And for the first time Erestor did not stop him, he began to moan and move along with Glorfindel’s motions. In fact he became a little too excited as Glorfindel’s heated flesh moved against his own and soft sounds of pleasure escaped his lips gradually becoming louder and louder. He realised this when Glorfindel placed a finger to his lips smiling.

“Shh my love, as much as I would love to hear your cries I doubt we could explain our present position were two young boys to come upon us.” He panted into his lovers mouth continuing to move against him.

“I cant help it, I want you so much Glorfindel, please…” Erestor took hold of Glorfindel’s face and held it, brushing his lips against the blonds as he spoke.

“No more foreplay, take me now, show me that you love me.” Erestor demanded before kissing Glorfindel hungrily and reaching for the oil to place in Glorfindel’s hand.

When Erestor opened his eyes after the kiss had ended he felt a smile spread across his lips at the expression he could see in Glorfindel’s eyes. He could see in the indigo depths excitement and lust, but also utter nervousness. His smile widened when Glorfindel fumbled with the small vile, wanting to help his lover who was shaking with pent up lust and excitement he took the small vile and poured a small amount of oil into his palm. He then took Glorfindel’s hand and coated the blonds fingers before guiding the oiled hand down and between his thighs to his entrance, never breaking eye contact.

Erestor raised his hips and made small sounds of approval giving his lover more confidence as he slowly prepared Erestor whilst biting his lip and with brow furrowed in concentration.

“I’m ready Glorfindel..” Erestor panted after pushing back down on the three fingers that had been scissoring inside of him.

“Are you sure?” Asked the warrior, worry and nervousness written all over his features.

“Ai! Yes Glorfindel!” He rasped out, still trying to keep in hush toned so as not to wake the young ones in the other room.

Erestor watched as Glorfindel nervously leaned over him and fumbled blushing slightly when trying to position himself and figure out where to put Erestor’s legs, it really had been a long time for the him Erestor realised.

Erestor felt such sweetness radiate from his nervous lover when Glorfindel had glanced at him with an apologetic look blushing crimson at his ungraceful and clumsy movements.

“Sorry..” Glorfindel had whispered, blushing furiously before swallowing hard and attempting to again position himself on the small sofa.

Erestor leaned up on one hand and cupped Glorfindel’s face with the other bringing them close so that Erestor’s breath teased the warrior’s lips.

“It’s alright sweetheart, you have nothing to be nervous about.” Erestor had whispered gently caressing a flushed cheek.

Glorfindel had given him a small smile and averted his eyes in embarrassment, he had so wanted to be in command, he had wanted Erestor to think him an amazing lover and become completely undone under his touches. But Erestor had seen through his fumbling and he found that he was thoroughly disappointed at himself and bowed his head biting his lip, when he raised his head again to make eye contact it was with a look of sheer determination and slight guilt that shone through.

“I will get better Erestor, you will have a good lover I promise…”
“Oh my sweetheart! You are a good lover…” Erestor pleaded quietly to which Glorfindel snorted and looked away.
“I should be making love to you as we speak yet here we are, nay here I am making a mess of this, I WILL do this well for you Erestor, its just…been a while and, well, you make me nervous…I’ve never been in love before.” He admitted shyly.

Erestor pulled him by the neck and crushed his lips against Glorfindel’s almost desperately, when he pulled back he was looking into again dilated dark blue eyes, tinged with renewed arousal.
“Glorfindel, I love you. You already are a good lover, you make me smile and laugh, I feel excited anytime I am with you, Glorfindel you are perfect to me, you have absolutely no reason to doubt yourself.”

Glorfindel’s smiled at his lover through unshed tears, his eyes went wide however when Erestor sat up and motioned for Glorfindel to do like wise.

“Sit back my love, let me do this for you, I will lead us through this.” Erestor had moved until Glorfindel was seated as anyone would of casually in a regular seat with his legs bent at the knees and feet on the floor. The warriors eyes went wide however when Erestor straddled the warriors lap, hovering over the pronounced erection.

“Erestor, what…”
“Shh..” Erestor silenced the blond by brushing his lips against his lovers, keeping his lips close to Glorfindel’s but not quite kissing them Erestor slowly lowered himself into Glorfindel’s lap consequently impaling himself on the blonds member.

“Oh!” Glorfindel had exclaimed at the sensation before Erestor silenced him with a kiss.
“Remember, Shh..” Erestor instructed in a shaky voice.

Resting his arms around muscular shoulders Erestor slowly raised himself off of Glorfindel’s length, clenching around it as he did so before once again impaling himself. All the time he kept his lips brushing against Glorfindel’s, never breaking eye contact.

“Oh Erestor!” Glorfindel panted, holding onto Erestor’s slim hips tightly assisting Erestor to rise and fall in a slow momentum.

“Ai Glorfindel, you were certainly blessed with such…endowment…” Erestor said with a grin while experimentally rotating his hips in circles in Glorfindel’s lap.

Glorfindel growled at the compliment and sensuous movements Erestor was making. Erestor was so beautiful when taking what he wanted, he could again feel a certain possessive and predatory feeling stir within him as Erestor slowly rose and fell, looking at him with impossibly dark eyes. Glorfindel gripped at one hip tightly while embedding his hand in the dark tangles of Erestor’s hair with the other, brining the dark elf down for a deep and passionate kiss. When Glorfindel released the bruised lips a small whimper fell from Erestor’s lips which travelled straight to Glorfindel’s groin. He thrust up as Erestor pushed down and was again growling when another small whimper was ripped from his lover.

“Tell…tell me you love me…” Erestor whispered amongst his laboured breathing, resting his brow upon Glorfindel’s as he moved slowly.

Glorfindel’s response was to lean forward and have Erestor laying back down on the sofa in his original position, making Erestor gasped at the unsuspected move.

The half suppressed moans coming from his lover spurred him on to thrust harder and deeper, one hand still held onto the slim hip near to where their bodies connected. His other held him up so that he could stare down at Erestor’s sweating writhing form, Erestor’s head fell over the end of the arm rest, his hair hanging down touching the floor.

Seeing sweat trickle down the hollow of Erestor’s throat, so exposed and stretched, Glorfindel, now unable to control his movements as he thrust into his lover reached down and licked the trail of sweat from the hollow of Erestor’s throat up to his jaw and finally his ear. When he reached the ear he finally whispered what it was his lover had asked to hear.

“I love you.”

Erestor whimpered again at the pure passion to which Glorfindel worshiped his body with. Gone was the shy timid lover from but half an hour ago, Glorfindel was possessing him utterly, dominating their lovemaking and tearing away all of Erestor’s control as more cries fell from his lip.

“And I will love you…for the rest of my days Erestor…” Glorfindel declared as he delivered a particular hard thrust making Erestor bite down on his lip to keep from screaming. With each thrust Glorfindel would push Erestor further into the cushions. The advisors legs spreading further apart as Glorfindel pushed forward, and when he would pull back to deliver the next thrust Erestor’s legs would clamp back around his waist before repeating the process.

“P-promise me…” The advisor whimpered.

Glorfindel cupped the back of Erestor’s head which fell over the arm rest and tilted it up so as they were eye to eye, nose to nose, and lips touching.

“With everything I am, for the rest of my life, I swear it to you.” The blond had panted whilst squeezing a pale thigh that was wrapped about his waist as he thrust deeply.

“Ai Glorfindel!”
“Shh…” Glorfindel had whispered, glad that he had Erestor completely undone and at his mercy but at the same time trying to quieten him.

“Oh gods Glorfindel! Yes, yes!” Erestor had panted, trying his mightiest to remain quiet as he grasped at the muscular shoulders that moved above him. Glorfindel’s weight was laying down on him, pushing into him, driving him mad with desire, and he could feel his climax rapidly approaching, his continuous whimpering signalling this to Glorfindel.

Glorfindel continued to cradle the back of Erestor’s neck so that his head did not loll back and so that he could see his lovers face. He kissed Erestor deeply in an attempt to muffle the cries flowing from the swollen red lips. At the same time he reached between their sweating writhing bodies and began to stroke Erestor’s twitching length.

Erestor buried one hand into Glorfindel’s blond hair and wrapped the other around his neck as their lips continuously brushed in an open mouthed kiss. Now that Erestor held his own head up Glorfindel held onto Erestor’s waist with one hand and placed his other beneath Erestor, resting just between his shoulder blades.

“Ai Glorfindel…I cant take much more…”

Glorfindel stroked the length in his hand quicker even as he thrust deeper and harder. Soon with each single thrust a grunt would come from him and a moan or whimper from Erestor.

Finally Erestor arched beneath him and Glorfindel immediately covered Erestor’s mouth with his hand to muffle the scream that came forth, not a moment later Glorfindel stilled above Erestor and gave one last thrust whilst grunting into the advisors shoulder before collapsing atop of him.

“Oh Erestor.” Glorfindel had panted in wonder into the advisors shoulder as he lay, his body blanketing Erestor’s in exhaustion.

After getting his breath back Glorfindel finally noticed the tapping at his side from Erestor, who he was presently suffocating beneath him. Glorfindel lifted his own weight so that Erestor could shift to accommodate him on the small sofa. Eventually they lay so Glorfindel rested his back against the sofa back with Erestor laying facing him with his head resting on the warriors chest.

“Wow,” Glorfindel had whispered, holding Erestor close.
“Mmhmm.” Came the sleepy reply.
“You know what else is amazing?” Asked Glorfindel with a grin.
“What?” Erestor had asked lazily as he doted small kisses to Glorfindel’s neck.

“The fact that in the other room there are two tiny elfling’s occupying a master bed with comfortable sheets and pillows, whilst here we are, two grown elves squeezed onto a rather small sofa.” Both elves were silent for a few moments after this, but the silence was soon replaced with giggles as the picture set in.


Glorfindel reached for the decorative blanket that was laid across the back of the sofa and pulled it over himself and Erestor. He smiled when Erestor purred in appreciation and snuggled closer to him, he loved holding Erestor. He was tired but every time he could feel reverie take him he would blink it away, he was not yet finished kissing Erestor, even though Erestor was no longer awake, he contented himself with stroking the dark hair for a while longer before drifting off himself, holding his lover tightly in his arms.


It was Erestor who woke first, it took him a moment to realise why he was laying on a small uncomfortable sofa but once he had a lazy smile spread across his face. He felt so protected and loved in the warm embrace, Glorfindel laid with his back leaning against the back of the sofa holding on tightly to Erestor, in fact Glorfindel’s arms about him was the only thing that kept him from falling to the floor.

Glorfindel looked so peaceful in reverie, so beautiful. There was a window somewhere in the room Erestor knew because the light of the dawn peeked over the brim of the sofa, falling over and what seemed to be gathering up and holding Glorfindel, as if he were a precious child that belonged to the very sun. So beautiful, so very, very beautiful.

Feather light Erestor touched his lover, he touched his lips, his cheeks, his half closed lids, just…just perfect. He had enough of observing, it was time to wake his lover, to see those loving blue eyes gain awareness.

He spread soft kisses along Glorfindel’s neck, breathing deep his lovers scent as he did so. He knew Glorfindel was awake when the blond drew a deep breath and the arms about him tightened, he smiled when he heard Glorfindel sigh contently, and he giggled when Glorfindel stretched his neck for Erestor kiss.

“That feels nice…” He said whilst still sleepy, eyes closed in bliss.
“Valar help me Glorfindel, I am utterly lost to you.” He whispered.

Glorfindel lowered his head with a smile to speak but the romantic peaceful moment was broken however when the warrior again screamed in a most un-warrior like fashion, almost pushing Erestor off of the sofa before catching him quickly.

“Glorfindel what…OH!” Erestor was cut short when he again saw the twins, standing much like they had before. They stood hand in hand, both with sleep tussled hair, with thumbs firmly planted in their mouths but with their heads this time tilted slightly to the right.

“You are getting good at sneaking up on us boys.” Stated the warrior with a nervous laugh as he tried to pull the now inadequate blanket over any bare flesh.

Much to both Glorfindel and Erestor’s amusement they watched as the twins ripped their thumbs from their mouths to both rub at their left eyes, evidently clearing away the last traces of sleep so that they could both scowl at their two favourite grown up elves.

“Where were you?” Asked Elrohir looking almost hurt.
“…We woke up and you were gone…” Interjected Elladan.
“…What if the troll had come back?” Offered Elrohir.
“…And you were not there to protect us?!” Shouted Elladan.
“…What if it had tried to eat us?!” Cried Elrohir, fear evident in his voice.
“…You would of let it!” Accused Elladan
“…You don’t like us anymore!” Summarised Elrohir, tears shining in his eyes.
“…Why not?” Demanded Elladan.
“…What did we do?” Pleaded Elrohir, tears running freely.
“…We love both of you” Said Elladan, his lip trembling.
“…We wouldn’t let a troll eat you!”
“…We’d hit him with our toy swords!”
“…And we’d stamp on his feet!”
“…And pull his hair!”
“…And kick him!”
“…And bite him!”
“…Why don’t they love us anymore ‘Dan?” Elrohir asked with a hiccup as he turned to his brother, tears streaming down his face. Elladan looked at his brother who was crying openly before turning back with a glare to his two mentors who were still laid on the sofa, their mouths hanging open.

“YOU MADE MY BROTHER CRY!” Elladan near screamed at the two naked and very shocked elder elves. Elladan turned and gathered his crying brother in his arms.
“Come on Ro, if the troll comes back I’ll protect you.” Elladan looped his arm around his crying brothers shoulders and gave the pair on the sofa one more stern look, or as stern as a toddler could give before guiding his brother out of the room.

“What just happened?” Asked Erestor a little dazed.
“I’m not quite sure, but we will have to make it up to them.”
“We made little Elrohir cry Glorfindel.” Erestor had said quietly, guilt laced in his voice. Glorfindel looked away from the door where the twins had disappeared and down to his lover.

“Oh you sweet thing.” Glorfindel cooed as he stroked a soft cheek that was still flushed from embarrassment. “They are elfling’s Erestor they wont even remember being mad with us in a short while, you’ll see.” Glorfindel said, finding it precious that Erestor cared so much for the young elves.

“You think?”
“I know.”
“You were right though, we will need to make it up to them, I can not bare that I have upset them so.” Said the advisor remorsefully.
“Love, they are young, worry not just let them calm down for a while you‘ll see they‘ll come back asking for a hug, and it was the two of us, not just you.”
“Still, I would like to make it up to them.”

Glorfindel seemed to think for a moment before pulling Erestor closer and with a smile rubbed his nose along Erestor’s before speaking softly.
“What if we take them on that ride we had meant to go on, we can pack a picnic, perhaps go for a swim?”

A smile slowly spread across Erestor’s face as he nodded.
“That is a wonderful idea.” Erestor said whilst pulling his lover closer for a sweet kiss. “Maybe we could go this afternoon?”

“If you wish, you can fetch them and I will prepare two horses, we will ride down to the lake and have a swim at midday for their lunch. And I insist you join us this time, then after we can eat a picnic I will prepare, and I’ll even take their favourite foods, how can they be mad at us after that?”
“I know that I would not be able to resist such charm.” Erestor replied huskily while leaning in for a deeper kiss and letting his hand wander down to Glorfindel’s groin to tease his awakening arousal.

“Ah…what say you, we…we take this into the bedroom?”
“An excellent idea.”

The two grown elves who were in fact acting one fifth of their actual age ran into the adjoined room, giggling as they went. Soon soft sighs could be heard, which turned to cries of passion, now that they no longer had to withhold their passion in fear of waking and scaring two under age elves.

Erestor lay on his stomach with Glorfindel blanketing him from behind, he lay with the side of his face on the pillow and clutched desperately at the sheets, eyes closed and mouth agape as Glorfindel thrust into him from behind. Glorfindel lay atop of him with his brow touching the space in between his lovers shoulder blades as he panted like a wild animal. Every time Glorfindel would thrust and lurch forward Erestor would bend upwards at his mid section to meet him as the blond held his hips and thrust in a circular motion.

With his passion building inside of him Glorfindel lifted himself on one hand with his other clinging tightly still to Erestor’s hip, and set a faster more forceful motion than he had before, with each thrust bringing Erestor’s midsection off of the bed and inching further up the bed. Ripping a cry from the dark elf’s mouth with every deep lunge from the shaft inside of him.

The hand that had a tight grip on the slim hip moved beneath the advisors body and wrapped itself around the weeping length that had been teased and rubbed against by the sheets Erestor lay on.

From the duel sensations and attention from Glorfindel Erestor came spilling himself into his lovers hand, screaming his lovers name for the first time in passion. He clenched in reflex around Glorfindel’s length still rocking inside of him and felt Glorfindel still behind him, and with a grunt deliver two more brutal thrusts before coming inside of Erestor and collapsing atop of him.

Glorfindel again rested his brow in the space between Erestor’s shoulder blades as he fought to catch his breath, his chest heaving against Erestor’s sweat covered back.

With the little strength he had left he trailed his hands along Erestor’s willowy arms until he reached both hands and held them both in his own, entwining their fingers while pressing a kiss to a pale shoulder. Glorfindel lifted his hips and pulled out but did not pull away from Erestor, instead he rolled onto his back, knowing that he would crush his lover if he did not. He rolled over and took Erestor with him so that the advisor lay atop of him with his back to Glorfindel’s chest, still breathing deeply. With Erestor’s hands still curled within his own Glorfindel wrapped his arms around his lover so that Erestor’s arms wrapped about his own middle.

Erestor enjoyed the feeling of Glorfindel’s chest moving up and down beneath him, he turned his head so that his lips were an inch from his lovers and smiled feeling the powerful arms tighten around him.

“You were magnificent.” Erestor whispered, still not having completely caught his breath.

Glorfindel seemed to grow shy at the compliment and nuzzled into Erestor’s neck to hide his blush.
“I am nothing compared to you my love, we fit so well together wouldn’t you say?”
“Most definitely beloved.” Erestor said contently as he turned in the embrace, he draped his own body around Glorfindel’s, resting his head under the blonds chin with his arm around his waist and his legs entwined with his lovers. “What do you say to resting here a while before I hunt down the little ones?”

“A marvellous plan my love…” Glorfindel replied already being seduced by slumber.


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Erestor spied the twins in their playroom, he felt a pang of guilt run through him noting the subdued atmosphere in the playroom. Elrohir sat hugging his knees as Elladan sat in front of him with a collection of small wooden carved animals, seemingly trying his best to cheer up his brother by making animal noises and looking for his twins response with a hopeful smile.

Having asked Celebrian’s permission first he had come to the play room in hope of coaxing the elfling’s to the stables with him where Glorfindel waited with a picnic basket and two prepared horses. Taking a deep breath and almost feeling embarrassed of how nervous he was about approaching the twins he entered the room.

The two boys looked up when Erestor entered with a nervous smile and immediately looked away. Elladan moved to sit beside his brother with a protective arm around his shoulders and tried to engage Elrohir in a conversation, acting as if Erestor was not there. Elrohir on the other hand had began to sniff and wipe at his eyes.

“Boys? May I speak with you?” Erestor had spoken softly.

Elladan had stood then in front of his brother and crossed his arms in front of his puffed out chest.
“No.” He said simply.
“Please? It hurts me that you will not even hear me out.”
“Then you shouldn’t of left me and Elrohir to be eaten by a big purple troll with pointy teeth!”
“Its purple?”
“And has pointy teeth!”

With a sigh Erestor moved around Elladan and guided him gently by the arm so that he could face both him and his brother as he crouched down.

“Boys, I am so very sorry that you awoke and did not find us there. When both of you were asleep Glorfindel and I went into the other room so we could… speak and not wake you. If you had been in any sort of danger both Glorfindel and I would have been at your sides within a moment, I promise you that.”
“Really?” Asked Elladan hesitantly.
“Really little one.” Erestor responded while stroking Elladan’s baby soft cheek.
“So…so you don’t not like us anymore? You didn’t leave because you didn’t want to us there?” Asked Elrohir looking Erestor in the eye.
“Oh Elrohir come here, you too Elladan.” Both boys came forward and Erestor immediately gathered them in his arms hugging them tightly.

“Boys, we love you so much, you will never know how dear you are to us. You can always come to us, Glorfindel or I, we will always be here for you and we will always love you, understood?”

Both boys nodded yes before replying ‘yes Erestor’ simultaneously, Erestor pulled back with a smile.

“I have made you both a gift, would you like to see?”
Both boys nodded excitedly with identical smiles on their faces.
“Here, Glorfindel and I made these this morn, both he and I wear one and these two are for you.” Erestor handed over two small beaded bracelets before rolling up his own sleeve.
“See? Both Glorfindel and I wear a bracelet the same as yours.”

Both boys smiled excitedly and looked at the beaded bracelets on their small wrists before lunging at Erestor and hugging him tightly, making the advisor laugh.

“Thank you Erestor.” They both said before delivering a sloppy kiss on both Erestor’s cheeks.

“I have one more surprise for you little ones, Glorfindel waits now in the stables. We were hoping you would both come riding with and so that we could go swimming and have a picnic by the river, would you like that?”

Both boys looked to each other with wide smiles before jumping into Erestor’s arms excitedly, giggling as they did so.

“Yes we would like that very much Erestor!”
“Then let us away and find Glorfindel.” Erestor lifted both boys, one on each of his hips and made his way to the stables with two very excited elfling’s.


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Glorfindel stood tending to the two horses with a brilliant smile upon his face. When he had entered the stables earlier he had been drawn to an odd noise coming from one of the empty boxes. When looking into the box in question he could not help the snort of laughter that had left his lips and had indivertibly alerted the two other elves of his presence.

Both Toren and Kaylib had blushed crimson at being discovered in a state of undress and in a most compromising position. Glorfindel had looked away laughing as both elves scrambled for their clothes, as he stood outside the box he spoke in a joking manner with his two friends who were now apparently lovers.

“Men, may I suggest you take such activities to your own quarters, there will be elfling’s in here soon.”

Both elves sheepishly walked out of the box with hay still in their hair and looked with blushes staining their cheeks hesitantly at their captain. They stood their for a while expecting to be reprimanded before Glorfindel snorted with laughter and nodded towards the exit of the stables.

“What? Go, love and be happy.” He said simply with a chuckle.

He smiled seeing Toren take Kaylib’s hand and pull him away with a thankful smile to Glorfindel. Kaylib allowed Toren to pull him away but looked over his shoulder at his captain before turning the corner. Glorfindel simply winked at his friend who smiled with such gratitude that only he and Glorfindel would ever understand.

Glorfindel had turned back to the horses he was to tend upon with a grin, he never would of expected Toren to be the submissive in a relationship.

With the horses were ready Glorfindel looked up when Erestor entered the stables with two very excited elfling’s. He smiled crouched down and opened his arms as the two young elves flew into his arms.

“Hello little ones, am I safe to assume you forgive Erestor and I, do you love us again?”
“We never stopped loving you Glorfindel.” Elrohir had said whilst his brother kissed the blond upon the cheek.
“I am so very happy to hear you say that precious ones.”
“Look Glorfindel! We have bracelets!” Chimed Elladan excitedly.
“I know little ones I helped make them, see I have one of my own.” Glorfindel had said laughing showing the twins the bracelet upon his wrist.

“Shall we go then?” Asked Erestor smiling at the scene before him.
“Aye, let us away.”

So they had they had headed towards the river, Elrohir riding with Erestor and Elladan with Glorfindel. Both boys had squealed with excitement as Erestor and Glorfindel had playfully raced to the banks. They had all frolicked in the water playfully laughing and dunking one another, Erestor and Glorfindel had left the waters however to sit upon the banks, still waving and cheering whenever one of the twins would call for their attention.

Erestor sat in front of Glorfindel between his legs as Glorfindel wrapped a single towel around the both of them. He smiled hearing Erestor laugh contently watching the twins and pressed a loving kiss to his cheek.

“I made you something.” Whispered Glorfindel before presenting Erestor with the gift that laid in the middle of his hand. His smile broadened hearing Erestor giggle at his gift, he kissed him upon the cheek again and rested his chin on Erestor’s shoulder watching him analyse his gift with amusement.

“You made me a paper bird?” Erestor asked with a giggle.

Glorfindel did not answer but tapped with a finger the side wing where it said ’read me’

“Read me?” Erestor unfolded the paper to read the simple message written inside. Erestor turned with an adoring smile and kissed his lovers lips.

“I love you to Glorfindel.”


The end.