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Cinnamon and Vanilla

By: Faoiltierna
folder +Third Age › Slash - Male/Male
Rating: Adult ++
Chapters: 17
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Disclaimer: These are based on Tolkein's Lord of the Rings. I do not pretend to own them, nor do I make any money from these writings.
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Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Being able to walk and move about again was of small comfort to Haldir as he replayed his conversation with Lord Celeborn over in his head. He mingled with the others, taking greater note of his acceptance in his superiors’ circle.

He liked that his opinion carried weight, that it was sought by those he respected. Would it be enough after Erestor left? …He had known the Noldo…through his writings for most of his life, but in person for less than a day. The question was…what were Erestor’s feelings for him?

Was he merely fond of Haldir? Appreciated him for his body? For the amazing sex? Or…was he also being hurt by the truth in Celeborn’s words?

Haldir saw the two return to the room after their conversation. Both looked serious…. Erestor made a straight line to where Haldir stood. Is he going to discard me now? Haldir thought. Thanks for the sex but I have to go back to my real life?

He saw his lover pause by Elrond for a moment. Elrond nodded at the question Erestor asked and shooed him on.

Haldir was not certain what was showing on his face, but Erestor’s eyes softened as he stopped in front of the Galadhrim. “Elrond says we can leave now, if you want.”

Haldir nodded. He looked to where his lord and lady stood. Galadriel smiled at him and he heard her voice in his head, “Go, Haldir. Take what the Valar have given you for today and let tomorrow worry about itself.”

He bowed to her then turned back to Erestor. “Yes, I think I would.”

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The trip back to Erestor’s talan was quickly done, the two elves strolling side by side, cloaks over their arms in the warm of the late autumn sun.

“I…spoke to Elrond,” Erestor said at the base of his tree. “He agrees that it would be nice to stay a few extra days.”

“You are not leaving tomorrow?” Haldir looked at him, his heart suddenly pounding harder.

“We leave at the end of the week. Elrond has released me until the evening before to my own devices.”

Let tomorrow worry about itself. Haldir felt his smile come back, the pain in his chest easing. “So I have you to myself until then?”

Erestor ducked his head but looked up at him through sooty lashes. “If you want me, yes.”

If?” Haldir laughed. “You made some leading comments earlier today and I intend to hold you to each one!”

Erestor scooped him up in his arms once again and carried him up and into the talan above.
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