How Does It Feel
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Lord of the Rings Movies › Het - Male/Female
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
13
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3,281
Reviews:
7
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Chapter 4
Title: How Does It Feel (4/?)
Author: palephoenix (palephoenix_6@yahoo.ca)
Genre: LOTR FP-het
Pairing: Legolas/OFC
Rating: PG for now...
Warning: Mary Sue... I'm in a Mary Sue mood... if ya don't like it, don't read it!
Archive: My site if I ever get it done... aff.net
Disclaimer: Not for profit, purely for entertainment purposes. The characters belong to Tolkien and the actors belong to themselves. I'm just borrowing them. I don't know the actors; if I did I wouldn't be writing this... I'd be keeping Orlando in my bed for the nfivefive years.
Feedback: pretty please with Orlando on top???
Notes: Eilish is pronounced 'eye-lish'... As far as I know it is the Irish version of Elizabeth... As in previous chapters, elvish word translations are at the end of the paragraph. I realize that in the timeline I've set Avril Lavigne's new CD, 'Under My Skin', wouldn't be out yet, but hey, it's fiction, I'm fudging the details a little. Call it artistic license. The lyrics in this chapter are taken from 'Don't Tell Me' from the aforementioned CD, by the aforementioned artist.
Summary: Labour and delivery nurse Eilish Bell is in a car accident and finds herself thrown into Middle Earth.
Chapter 4
For the first couple of hours riding, Eilish avidly watched the secenery. Whatever else it might be, Middle Earth was beautiful. After more hours passed, Eilish began to allow her thoughts to drift, resting her head against Legolas' back, blocking out the growing discomfort in her backside. Her thoughts shifted to the day before, remembering her long, chaotic shift at the hospital. They had been very busy, within the space of just three hours, eight babies decided that it was time to enter the world.
The events of the day continued in her mind: the end of her shift, changing out of her scrubs in the nurses lounge, walking to the parking lot, getting in the car and leaving the hospital. Without realizing it she began to hum the song that had been playing on the radio as she drove home: 'Don't Tell Me' by Avril Lavigne.
"Eilish?" Legolas' soft voice broke into her thoughts.
"Hmm?" Eilish shook her head to clear it.
"You were humming something, meldis," Legolas told her.
"I was?"
"Aye."
Eilish frowned, thinking. "Oh, I was thinking about what happened yesterday before I found myself here, in Middle Earth. There was a song playing on the radio when I was leaving work. One of my favourite songs. That must have been it. I didn't even realize I was doing anything."
"What was the song?" Legolas asked, curious.
"Um, it's called 'Don't Tell Me'. It's sung by a girl who's also from Canada, Avril Lavigne. She's become quite famous. She's one of my favourite singers."
"Would you sing it for me?" Legolas inquired, turning his head to look at her, "I should like to hear it."
"Um, well, I'm not a very good singer, but I guess I could give it a shot," Eilish answered, blushing. "I have my diskman and CD's with me. If they still work, I'll play the CD for you when we stop tonight. Avril Lavigne is a much better singer than me."
"All the same, I would like to hear you sing it," Legolas implored. "Saes... please?"
Eilish sighed, her cheeks still red. "Okay, okay." She cleared her throat and started to sing.
"You held my hand and walked me home, I know
Why you gave me that kiss
It was something like this and made me go oh oh
You wiped my tears got rid of all my fears
Why did you have to go?
Guess it wasn't enough to take up some of my love
Guys are so hard to trust
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl
The one who gives it all away - yeah
Did you think that I was going to give it up to you -
this time
Did you think that it was something I was going to do -
and cry
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way
Don't think that your charm
And the fact that your arm is now around my neck
Will get you in my pants
I'll have to kick your ass and make you never forget
I'm gonna ask you to stop
Thought I liked you a lot but I'm really upset
So get out of my head, get off of my bed
Yeah that's what I said
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl
The one who throws it all away
Did you think that I was going to give it up to you -
this time
Did you think that it was something I was going to do -
and cry
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way
This guilt trip that you put me on won't
Mess me up I've done no wrong
And thoughts of you and me have gone away
Did you think that I was going to give it up to you -
this time
Did you think that it was something I was going to do -
and cry
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way
I'm better off alone anyway"
By the time she was finished the song Eilish's cheeks were flaming red. She cleared her throat and closed her eyes, thoroughly embarrassed.
"You are far too hard on yourself, meldis," Legolas said after a moment of silence. "You have a lovely voice."
Eilish's blush deepened. "Thank you."
"But I have one question. The words, what does it mean, 'give it up to you'? What does he wish her to give up?"
Eilish groaned and hid her face against Legolas' back. "Oh my gods... I shoulda known." She laughed helplessly, not knowing how to explain it to him. After taking a moment to compose herself, she tried to think of some old fashioned terms which Legolas might understand.
"Well, I don't know how things work in elven society regarding relationships, but in my world, until recently it was considered wrong to engage in sexual activity before marriage. Um... a girl who gave up her innocence... her... maidenhood, before marriage was looked down upon. In my world maidenhood is called 'virginity'."
Legolas, and the guards, who were listening intently, nodded their understanding.
"Well, now it's not considered such a bad thing if you do, as long as you love the person you do it with. But some people still decide to wait for marriage, whether it be because of religious bel or or something else. Others are just not ready to take that step; they aren't ready to deal with all the other things that can come with it, such as an unplanned pregnancy or ase.ase."
"Elves do not have to worry about an unexpected elfling. Elven females are able to choose when they become pregnant," Legolas told Eilish.
"Cool, that would be useful," Eilish remarked. "Anyway, in the song, the guy is trying to get the girl to give up her virginity, but she had already told him that she wasn't going to do that; that she's not a girl that's going to give it away to just any guy. So, when he doesn't accept that she breaks up with him... Um, ends the relationship. It's a really good song because there are a lot of guys who pressure girls to sleep with them. And it's difficult for girls because if they don't sleep with the guy they are often labled a prude. But if she does, many people will call her a slut or a whore, even if she's only been with one guy. This song lets girls know that sticking to your own morals and deciding not to sleep with someone is a good thing. That a girl who says no is strong."
"You feel very strongly about this," Legolas observed.
"Yes," Eilish shrugged. "What can I say? I'm a girl that said no."
"You wish to wait for marriage?"
"Not necessarily," Eilish elaborated, "I want to wait until I know I love the guy I'm with and know that he loves me as well. So many people look back and regret that they didn't wait longer. I'm going to do everything I can not to regret it, when ever it does happen."
"That is well, meldis," Legolas gently squeezed the hand Eilish had wrapped around his waist. "Regret is a sad thing."
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Well, I know I said this chapter would be longer, and I think it is, although not *that* long... Just wanted to get this plot bunny outta my head. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed. :)
Author: palephoenix (palephoenix_6@yahoo.ca)
Genre: LOTR FP-het
Pairing: Legolas/OFC
Rating: PG for now...
Warning: Mary Sue... I'm in a Mary Sue mood... if ya don't like it, don't read it!
Archive: My site if I ever get it done... aff.net
Disclaimer: Not for profit, purely for entertainment purposes. The characters belong to Tolkien and the actors belong to themselves. I'm just borrowing them. I don't know the actors; if I did I wouldn't be writing this... I'd be keeping Orlando in my bed for the nfivefive years.
Feedback: pretty please with Orlando on top???
Notes: Eilish is pronounced 'eye-lish'... As far as I know it is the Irish version of Elizabeth... As in previous chapters, elvish word translations are at the end of the paragraph. I realize that in the timeline I've set Avril Lavigne's new CD, 'Under My Skin', wouldn't be out yet, but hey, it's fiction, I'm fudging the details a little. Call it artistic license. The lyrics in this chapter are taken from 'Don't Tell Me' from the aforementioned CD, by the aforementioned artist.
Summary: Labour and delivery nurse Eilish Bell is in a car accident and finds herself thrown into Middle Earth.
Chapter 4
For the first couple of hours riding, Eilish avidly watched the secenery. Whatever else it might be, Middle Earth was beautiful. After more hours passed, Eilish began to allow her thoughts to drift, resting her head against Legolas' back, blocking out the growing discomfort in her backside. Her thoughts shifted to the day before, remembering her long, chaotic shift at the hospital. They had been very busy, within the space of just three hours, eight babies decided that it was time to enter the world.
The events of the day continued in her mind: the end of her shift, changing out of her scrubs in the nurses lounge, walking to the parking lot, getting in the car and leaving the hospital. Without realizing it she began to hum the song that had been playing on the radio as she drove home: 'Don't Tell Me' by Avril Lavigne.
"Eilish?" Legolas' soft voice broke into her thoughts.
"Hmm?" Eilish shook her head to clear it.
"You were humming something, meldis," Legolas told her.
"I was?"
"Aye."
Eilish frowned, thinking. "Oh, I was thinking about what happened yesterday before I found myself here, in Middle Earth. There was a song playing on the radio when I was leaving work. One of my favourite songs. That must have been it. I didn't even realize I was doing anything."
"What was the song?" Legolas asked, curious.
"Um, it's called 'Don't Tell Me'. It's sung by a girl who's also from Canada, Avril Lavigne. She's become quite famous. She's one of my favourite singers."
"Would you sing it for me?" Legolas inquired, turning his head to look at her, "I should like to hear it."
"Um, well, I'm not a very good singer, but I guess I could give it a shot," Eilish answered, blushing. "I have my diskman and CD's with me. If they still work, I'll play the CD for you when we stop tonight. Avril Lavigne is a much better singer than me."
"All the same, I would like to hear you sing it," Legolas implored. "Saes... please?"
Eilish sighed, her cheeks still red. "Okay, okay." She cleared her throat and started to sing.
"You held my hand and walked me home, I know
Why you gave me that kiss
It was something like this and made me go oh oh
You wiped my tears got rid of all my fears
Why did you have to go?
Guess it wasn't enough to take up some of my love
Guys are so hard to trust
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl
The one who gives it all away - yeah
Did you think that I was going to give it up to you -
this time
Did you think that it was something I was going to do -
and cry
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way
Don't think that your charm
And the fact that your arm is now around my neck
Will get you in my pants
I'll have to kick your ass and make you never forget
I'm gonna ask you to stop
Thought I liked you a lot but I'm really upset
So get out of my head, get off of my bed
Yeah that's what I said
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl
The one who throws it all away
Did you think that I was going to give it up to you -
this time
Did you think that it was something I was going to do -
and cry
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way
This guilt trip that you put me on won't
Mess me up I've done no wrong
And thoughts of you and me have gone away
Did you think that I was going to give it up to you -
this time
Did you think that it was something I was going to do -
and cry
Don't try to tell me what to do
Don't try to tell me what to say
You're better off that way
I'm better off alone anyway"
By the time she was finished the song Eilish's cheeks were flaming red. She cleared her throat and closed her eyes, thoroughly embarrassed.
"You are far too hard on yourself, meldis," Legolas said after a moment of silence. "You have a lovely voice."
Eilish's blush deepened. "Thank you."
"But I have one question. The words, what does it mean, 'give it up to you'? What does he wish her to give up?"
Eilish groaned and hid her face against Legolas' back. "Oh my gods... I shoulda known." She laughed helplessly, not knowing how to explain it to him. After taking a moment to compose herself, she tried to think of some old fashioned terms which Legolas might understand.
"Well, I don't know how things work in elven society regarding relationships, but in my world, until recently it was considered wrong to engage in sexual activity before marriage. Um... a girl who gave up her innocence... her... maidenhood, before marriage was looked down upon. In my world maidenhood is called 'virginity'."
Legolas, and the guards, who were listening intently, nodded their understanding.
"Well, now it's not considered such a bad thing if you do, as long as you love the person you do it with. But some people still decide to wait for marriage, whether it be because of religious bel or or something else. Others are just not ready to take that step; they aren't ready to deal with all the other things that can come with it, such as an unplanned pregnancy or ase.ase."
"Elves do not have to worry about an unexpected elfling. Elven females are able to choose when they become pregnant," Legolas told Eilish.
"Cool, that would be useful," Eilish remarked. "Anyway, in the song, the guy is trying to get the girl to give up her virginity, but she had already told him that she wasn't going to do that; that she's not a girl that's going to give it away to just any guy. So, when he doesn't accept that she breaks up with him... Um, ends the relationship. It's a really good song because there are a lot of guys who pressure girls to sleep with them. And it's difficult for girls because if they don't sleep with the guy they are often labled a prude. But if she does, many people will call her a slut or a whore, even if she's only been with one guy. This song lets girls know that sticking to your own morals and deciding not to sleep with someone is a good thing. That a girl who says no is strong."
"You feel very strongly about this," Legolas observed.
"Yes," Eilish shrugged. "What can I say? I'm a girl that said no."
"You wish to wait for marriage?"
"Not necessarily," Eilish elaborated, "I want to wait until I know I love the guy I'm with and know that he loves me as well. So many people look back and regret that they didn't wait longer. I'm going to do everything I can not to regret it, when ever it does happen."
"That is well, meldis," Legolas gently squeezed the hand Eilish had wrapped around his waist. "Regret is a sad thing."
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Well, I know I said this chapter would be longer, and I think it is, although not *that* long... Just wanted to get this plot bunny outta my head. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed. :)