The Jewel of Mirkwood

Chapter 62

Erestor sighed heavily as he sat back in his chair. Hrow row furrowed in frustration as he scanned the piles of parchment and books, which covered every spare inch of his desk. He had not been back in Imladris more than a month and already he had so much work to catch up on. In his unforseen extended absents the temporary scribe had done little of the work he’d been assigned. Erestor realised that was partly due to Elrond’s departure also, having sent the household in uproar. Still no matter what the excuses the work would still have to be done and sooner rather than later if Imladris was to have any semblance of order within the next few weeks. Elrond had also made it clear that he wanted Erestor to research the medical texts with Elrohir to see if they could find anything on male fertility, probably to aid the prince but as of yet Erestor had not found the time to even pick up the texts from the library let alone begin reading them.

“Aye, what am I to do? One can not have a holiday in this place without returning to chaos.” Defeated, Erestor threw his hands u the the air before bringing them back down to cover his face in despair. There were letters to write, council appointments to schedule, events to organize and trade agreements to be signed and sealed as well as Eladdan’s binding ceremony to plan. Already the candles around the room were beginning to grow weary and the steward had been in three times already to re stock the fire and re fill Erestor’s pitcher of warm honey wine. Fatigue however finally got the better of Erestor in the end and the dark haired advisor slumped depressed in his chair and threw his quill down in disgust. He was still extremely sore from the attack upon returning to Imladris, and despite everything that had to be done all he really wanted to do was to sleep. With his decision made Erestor rose from his chair but did not make it to the fire before a knock sounded at his door. Unintentionally Erestor let out a loud sigh before regretfully granting entrance to whom ever it was outside.
Erestor was unprepared for the figure that stepped past the tapestry and into the room.

“Lord Elrond!” For a moment Erestor was too shocked by the Lord’s appear to to do anything but quickly kicked himself into action as he grabbed his bed robe from the warming place by the fire. Not having expected company Erestor had merely stripped down to his leggings an informally sat down to his tasks for the evening, not bothering with his robe. Now however Erestor regretted not having the foresight to have predicted Elrond’s company and dressed a little more concealing. “My lord I apologise, your company is very unexpected.” Erestor hastily pulled on his robe tightly securing it around his waist to conceal the overly tight blue leggings he wore. While in Imladris Erestor had only ever wore his simply attired robes as fitted his station in the house, yet having been away so long the travelling had given him the fortune of loosing a little weight, leaving nothing fitting him properly save for his old blue robes and leggings from when he was merely scribe in Elrond’s house.

“Erestor be at ease, I am hardly dressed for company myself.” For the first time since Elrond had entered the room Erestor glanced over the Lord’s own attire and was shocked at what he saw. Elrond was in the most magnificent red robe that clung mercilessly in all the forbidden places. The robe was almost obscenely short as well, something Erestor had thought Elrond would never wear at least not in company. As far as Erestor knew Elrond had always worn long night robes, usually covered with an outer garment to preserve the Lord’s privacy. Yet Erestor had to admit that although it was different seeing Lord Elrond’s toned, sculptured legs it was also a very pleasing sight. In his years Lord Elrond had lost none of his warriors breeding and the still muscled legs told Erestor that Elrond was in just as good a shape as when he first became Lord of Imladris fresh from the war.

After realizing he had been staring for a considerable amount of time Erestor blushed and tore his gaze from Elrond’s legs to turn and head towards his desk.

“Would you like a glass of wine Lord Elrond?” Erestor felt suddenly terribly uncomfortable in Lord Elrond’s presents. In the entire time Erestor had been Elrond’s advisor, never once had Lord Elrond specifically come to Erestor’s sleeping chambers except to find the hiding twins when they were little or in emergencies.

“Yes thank-you but I would prefer this vintage ra tha than honey wine at present.” Erestor turned around a little shocked as Elrond came further into the room and handed Erestor two crystal goblets and a dusty bottle of Lorien’s oldest vintage wine from behind his back. Unable to grasp the concept of why Elrond would have brought wine with him to Erestor’s rooms, the dark haired advisor merely accepted the bottle and the two goblets and turned to put them on the desk.

“My Lord are you sure you want to open such a vintage? Haven’t you been saving this for a special occasion?” Erestor watched as casually as he could as Elrond wandered slowly around the room idly taking in the décor and the small precious things Erestor had collected over his lifetime.

“Erestor please can you just call me Elrond, we have been friends for such a long time, it is time we dropped formalities when in each other’s company.” Elrond paused in front of the fire and turned to face Erestor. Erestor nodded cautiously unsure of what had gotten into Lord Elrond for the elf to be acting so strangely. “Besides how more special can an occasion be as having every safe and well back in Imladris?” Erestor did not argue the point as he watched Elrond smell flowers on the mantle piece above the fireplace. Reluctantly Erestor popped the cork on the bottle of sweet red wine and poured two l aml amounts into the goblets. The aroma of the wine was strong and extremely potent. It made Erestor’s eyes water a little as he lifted the glass to his lips and took a quick sip. As predicted the wine was beautifully, smooth and rich something which could have only come from the cellars’ of Lorien having sat for millennia. “They are beautiful flowers Erestor.” Erestor handed Elrond the second goblet warmly smiling as the Lord thanked him quietly for the wine.

“Yes I have had a fresh bunch left at my door every morning since our arrival back in Imladris. I have asked everyone in the lower house to tell me who is leaving them but they have all been sworn to secrecy apparently.” Erestor chuckled over the rim of his goblet but noted acutely that Elrond didn’t seem to find the comment amusing. Sensing the topic was too sensitive to be conversing about with his Lord, Erestor moved over to his desk insuring that he put a little distance between Elrond and himself. “How does Prince Legolas fare?” Erestor watched as Elrond sipped from his glass of wine still staring at the flowers on the mantle piece.

“Better I think. It will be a trying few months for him, while his body adjusts but in the long run he will be well.” Elrond’s tone was calm his face the indistinguishable mask of cool relaxation that was required of him in his appointment as Lord. Err str still felt awkward and shifted uncomfortably against his desk as he leant against it for support.

“That is pleasing to hear. I am sure Glorfinwillwill see him through the most testing times, he is very much in love I believe…” Erestor had not time to continue as he watched Elrond down the entire glass of wine before crudely wiping his mouth with the back of his hand only to turn stiffly to face Erestor. For the first time since Elrond entered the room the pair made eye cont Ere Erestor did not know what to make of the emotion he saw reflected back in Elrond’s hazel eyes and merely stared at the Lord waiting.

“Yes he is love, as is Legolas but it is not them I have come here to discuss…” Erestor could only watch in silent aw as Elrond put his empty glass down on the mantle before moving over to stand only a hand’s width away in front of Erestor. “I have a confession to make.” Erestor merely nodded as he allowed Elrond to take the still full goblet from his shaking hand and place it on the desk behind him. The dark haired advisor could hardly breath as Elrond raised his hand and gently brushed a stray lock of hair back behind Erestor’s ear. Erestor shivered as the warm tip of Elrond’s fingers brushed the tip of his ear before sliding ever so lightly down his neck to come to rest on his rapidly beating heart. He did not know why he was suddenly nervous or even why his body shook with anticipation yet all of it seemed to pause in time as Elrond leaned forward and pressed a feather soft kiss upon Erestor’s slightly parted, dry lips. “I love you.” The words were barely audible as Elrond breathed them softly against Erestor’s lips. The sharp intake of breath was a clear indication that Erestor had not been expecting that sort of confession and for the briefest of moments the silence was riddled with thick uneasy tension. It was only as the words settled into Erestor’s confused mind that the advisor realise Elrond was waiting for him to make the next move. With ease Erestor warmly smiled against Elrond’s lips and although no formal acceptance was spoke Erestor felt Elrond breath out heavily in relief. Erestor could hardly contain himself as the ramifications of what had just happened began to sink in. Lord Elrond was in love with him! Elrond had sent him all the gifts and most likely the flowers too and yet Erestor had never even considered that Elrond would be his admirer. “You are beautiful Erestor. I missed you terribly when you were away, my days were not as wonderful as when you were in them and I longed for your return. My trip to Lorien would not have been so urgent if I had not longed to see you and ensure your safety for myself.” Erestor could only nod weakly as Elrond rested his forehead against his own, now spilling his heart to the one he loved. Erestor was almost overcome and quickly wrapped his arms around Elrond’s waist in order to keep himself steady as Elrond continued to pour out his emotions. “I have loved you for so long Erestor but I never thought you’d return my affections and so I hid them from everyone including myself at times. If you only knew how little sleep I get at night knowing you are so close and yet untouchable.” Erestor breathed out heavily and clutched Elrond tighter to his chest having felt the trembles of emotion rush through the Lord’s slim frame. The whole situation was unbelievable and Erestor could only close his eyes and listen in utter wonder as Elrond whispered his words of love and admiration over and over again.

It was a long time before Erestor found his voice. Elrond it seemed had spoken all that he had to in the moments just after his confession and after exasperating himself had fallen silent in Erestor’s arms. The pair had stayed together each lost in the others touch, smell and feel as they both tried to calm down. At last Erestor saw fit to speak and gently pushed Elrond away from his chest so that he could see the Lord’s sparkling chocolate eyes without releasing his tight hold around Elrond’s slender waist.

“I confess I do not know what to say and after all the beautiful things you have to said to me I don’t dare wonder how crude my ill prepared speech will be.” Elrond chuckled lightly and Erestor rejoiced that his nervousness was not affecting his humour. Taking a steadying breath Erestor drew one of his hands from Elrond’s waist and brought it up to gently caress Elrond’s soft creamy cheek. Erestor’s hands were shaking and Elrond quickly brought his own hand up to cover the nervous fingers of his advisor in a comforting hold. “I had no idea who it was who sought my affections and I confess I did not think of you when considering the options.” Erestor blushed guiltily scared he’d offended Elrond, yet the dark haired Lord merely smiled and shook his head in amusement.

“Aye I was very secretive wasn’t I? I do not blame you for not considering me I made no hints previously of my attentions towards you and gave you no reason to think it was I.” Elrond nuzzled comfortingly against Erestor’s hand smiling warmly as the advisor began once again to caress his cheek this time with more confidence.

“Yes that is true but it doesn’t matter now. That letter you sent me via Gandalf, was what had my heart before ever I knew who you were. No one has ever called me beautiful before and I could hardly breath at you comparing me to spring rain on a flower.” It was Elrond’s turn to blush and Erestor rejoiced in seeing the genuine contentment in Elrond’s eyes. To Erestor Elrond had always seemed distant, a figure to be respected but not loved yet here before him was a different Lord, so full of life and happiness just brimming to be held. “This is the most wonderful feeling Elrond and although I could not see it before now having you here in my arms is like it was never any other way. I believe I am falling in love with you even as we speak.” Elrond chuckled again as Erestor ran his fingertips up Elrond’s cheek before smoothing out a stray piece of hair.

“Perhaps you need some gentle persuasion to speed up the process?” Erestor couldn’t help but raise a suspicious eyebrow in Elrond’s direction slightly confronted by the cheekiness of the Lord’s tone of voice. This new side of Elrond was quite exciting and very intriguing and Erestor couldn’t help but be drawn in to the Lord’s aura. Elrond smirked cheekily as he took his hand from where it was previously supporting him on the edge of the desk and brought it up to the tie on Erestor’s robe. With a slow fluid movement Elrond undid the loose tie with ease allowing the robe to fall open.

“I’m open to suggestions…” Erestor’s cheeky reply was cut short as Elrond’s warm hand coming to rest on his bare chest left him breathlessrondrond’s smile told of everything he did not say and Erestor felt his heart quicken and a shiver of desire flow through his body and pool in his groin.

“I was thinking maybe we could get to know one another again, take a quick bath, get you out of those leggings, and test out some more of this wine… in bed perhaps?” Elrond cocked his head innocently to the side as he questioned Erestor.

“Elrond Peredhil! Are you trying to seduce me?!” Erestor tried to foreign mock astonishment but ended up looking more like a stunned fish, which caused Elrond to burst into a fit of giggles.

“You can hardly blame me my beautiful one. I have been after your arse for at least three millennia, and having seen you in these leggings…” Erestor let out a startled squeak and stiffened in shock as Elrond’s hand dropped sharply from his chest to firmly cup Erestor’s significant bulge in the front of his leggings. “Only the valar could stop me from exploring such a magnificent endowment.” Erestor nearly swallowed his tongue as Elrond leaned forward and licked a long wet trail up the side of his neck before deftly sucking on the very tip of Erestor’s ear. Erestor couldn’t stop the shudder of desire that rocked through his body at the lavish ministrations of his ear and the gentle manipulations of Elrond’s hand on his lower regions. “I have longed for you Erestor, and I do not want to waste any more time hiding away my feelings. I will it shout it from the top of the misty mountains if I have to….I love you and will love you forever!” Erestor didn’t give Elrond time to continue as he brought his hands up quickly to either side of Elrond’s face holding the elf Lord still as he brought his lips down upon Elrond’s in a crushing kiss.

The kiss left no room for questions or second thoughts, for it barely left room for them both to breath as they quickly began divesting themselves of their robes. Eor wor was under no illusions; this first time between them would be desperately quick and hard. Too many years spent with only memories had put them both in the unenviable position of trying to please their partner while simultaneously ridding themselves of years of drought. Erestor knew he was only just catching up with the reality that Elrond loved him let alone what they were preparing to do but he wasn’t prepared to stop to consider it. There would be time enough in the following days to let everything fully sink in but at present all he wanted was to feel Elrond fully embracing him like no one had ever done to him before.

Elrond broke the kiss first as they both gasped for breath. Despite all his confidence earlier Elrond was struggling to stop his hands shaking long enough to pull Erestor’s leggings from his body. Elrond’s struggling hands were beginning to tickle Erestor’s sides and within moments Erestor was squirming under Elrond’s touch and in utter hysterics.

“Erestor! Will you stop laughing and help me!” Elrond couldn’t help but laugh breathlessly as well as he dropped to his knees in front of the younger elf and roughly pulled the tight navy leggings from Erestor’s form. Erestor’s laughter died quickly as he felt Elrond’s hands run up the length of his legs to his thighs before he was firmly pushed back against the desk behind him. “Stunning.” Erestor’s eyes fluttered closed and his head fell limply back as Elrond whispered softly in elvish against his stomach. Elrond delighted in the way Erestor’s stomach muscles twitched with each kiss he graced upon the silky skin. Deliberately Elrond avoided the pulsing need between Erestor’s legs instead lavishing quick deliciously wet kisses on the elf’s creamy thighs and taught calf muscles. Erestor was the picture of debauched beauty as Elrond paused above the weeping head of Erestor’s need and glanced upwards up over the smooth planes of his chest to his lovers face. The long dark tresses that had been previously neatly braided were now in disarray due to Elrond’s searching fingers and the odd stray pieces of dark hair hung sexily in Erestor’s pale face and stuck to the sweat slickened skin of the advisor’s defined shoulders. “Erestor, look at me.” Using their native tongue Elrond spoke lowly to his lover making sure that his warm breath ghosted teasingly across the wet head of his lovers aching cock.

At length Erestor struggled to tilt his head forward before his eyes reluctantly fluttered open to stare down at Elrond kneeled before him. Erestor’s eyes were a deep burgundy colour, round and sumptuous telling of their owners desperate need. Elrond smiled wickedly as he parted his lips and swiped ton tongue across them, leaving them glistening in it’s wake. As if on cue Erestor did the same thing with his own parted lips almost inviting Elrond to do as he wished. Elrond didn’t neenvinnvincing twice and tilted his head slightly to the left sizing up Erestor’s considerable girth before closing his eyes and engulfing his lover’s thick cock in one smooth stroke. Erestor’s scream of passion would surely have woken everyone in the house but Elrond didn’t care. He had waited so long to taste such beauty and didn’t care if everyone knew about it in the morning. After all he was Lord of Imladris and no one would dare interrupt him at such a time.

With a skill perfected in youth Elrond sucked his partner to the brink of orgasm again and again. With each swipe of his tongue and nip of his teeth Erestor’s hands tightened in Elrond’s hair and Erestor’s cries of passion became more and more desperate. It was only when Erestor began to sway on his feet that Elrond granted his lover a release. With a firm hand Elrond cupped the swollen sacks hanging neglected beneath Erestor’s need essentially stabilizing the other elf before deep throating him with practised ease. With a groan worthy of a wounded orc Erestor came in thick tendrils down his lovers throat, his hips bucking mercilessly as he rode out the waves of pleasure he had been so long denied. Elrond lapped up every last drop of his lover’s tart essence before breathlessly sitting back on his heels. No longer able to hold himself up Erestor slid to the floor bonelessly only to find himself engulfed in Elrond’s supporting arms. With his eyes closed in fatigue Erestor blindly sought Elrond’s lips and was rewarded with a passionate kiss that stole what was left of his breath. Erestor could taste himself on Elrond’s lips, along with the wine and musky scent of Elrond’s own arousal. The feel of Elrond’s body pressed against his own was intoxicating and Erestor allowed himself to relax into Elrond’s embrace as they both lazily continued to kiss one another in a short recovery period.

“You look shattered my love, have I worn you out already?” Elrond shifted and rested his back against the draws of the desk as Erestor moved to straddle his thighs and rest his head against Elrond’s shoulder.

“Aye, it has been so long I hardly remember how taxing release can be on your body especially when I was already fatigued before we started….” Erestor paused as he lazily opened his eyes to watch as Elrond reached up onto the desk and brought down the bottle of wine to the floor. Twisting the bottle in his grip Elrond brought the bottle to his lips and swigged a considerable amount from it before handing it to Erestor to do the same. Erestor was sure that the wine makers in Lorien would be utterly horrified to see them drinking such a vintage straight from the bottle and in such a situation but it didn’t matter.

“It is hardly surprising you are fatigue my love if you stay up to all hours in the morning completing paper work when you should be resting after an eventful journey.” Erestor rolled his eyes and took another swig from the bottle of wine mistakenly dribbling some down his chin. The advisor went to wipe the drip away with his hand but was stopped as Elrond leaned up and swiped his tongue along the dribble catching it on his chin before swiping it’s trail up to it’s origins on Erestor’s lips. The moment ended with an open kiss, their tongues duelling for dominance as the bottle of wine was quickly discarded on the floor next to them.

“But there is so much to do. The scribe has done so little while I was away and with Elladan’s binding ceremony to organize as well, what you asked me to do for Legolas I am quite weighed down with work.” Erestor could hardly talk between deep breaths as Elrond nipped and licked his way down over his partner’s chest. Elrond deftly swirled his tongue around one of the two already erect nipples on Erestor’s chest causing Erestor to groan and begin rubbing himself against Elrond’s lap.

“We will have to get you some help them Erestor, I can’t have you working all night as well as during the day, I want some of your time exclusively with me in the evening.” Elrond tugged hard on the stiffened nipple with his teeth causing Erestor to cry out in slight pain before being soothed by Elrond’s tongue again. Erestor forced himself to gain some semblance of control and drew Elrond’s head away from his chest. r inr in Erestor’s dreams had he thought Elrond would take such a commanding role in bed. Not that he’d ever dreamt of Elrond in bed before but it was the point that mattered. Erestor swallowed hard as he glanced down between their two bodies to see Elrond’s cock standing proudly against his stomach neglected up until now. For a moment Erestor merely stared at Elrond’s member, memorising its shape, texture and size as if at any minute it all might disappear. Elrond didn’t move in the silence merely allowing his lover time to himself to think and look. It had all happened so quickly Erestor had a right to reflect for a few moments. Elrond had, had years to reflect on his love of Erestor, his advisor had less than an hour.

This morning Erestor had never even thought of Elrond being his admirer as he’d collected his flowers from outside his bedroom doorway, yet here he was, sitting naked in Elrond’s lap, the Lord’s obvious arousal clearly displayed for his viewing. After an extended silence Erestor slowly brought his gaze up from their laps to Elrond’s contented face. The love Erestor saw reflected in Elrond’s eyes was enough to make Erestor collapse on the spot into a melted heap of butter but with a strengthening of his resolve Erestor leaned forward and pressed a chaste, loving kiss to Elrond’s cheek before whispered softly into Elrond’s delicately pointed ear.

“Make love to me.” Elrond’s breath caught in his throat as Erestor graced the very tip of his ear with a soft gentle kiss before repeating the phrase and action with the other ear.

“As you wish but perhaps your bed will be more comfortable than the rug?” Erestor blushed as he realised just how debauched the pair of them must look sitting on the rug and so reluctantly stood from Elrond’s lap. Having offered Elrond a hand up from the floor Erestor led the dark haired Lord to the large bed, which dominated the sparsely furnished room. Obediently Elrond crawled up onto the soft plush cushions and a sat back comfortably, with his arms tucked behind his head and his knees bent up so he could see Erestor between his legs at the bottom of the bed.

”The steward will be in again soon to stoke the fire, does that concern you at all?” Erestor quickly tidied up their hastily discarded clothes and the bottle of wine, in order to for his place to look a little more respectable when the morning maid came in with breakfast. Elrond smiled in amusement as he watched Erestor fuss around his things all but hiding all traces of their activities aside from Elrond’s robe now hanging neatly next to Erestor’s on the chair.

“Nay, word will get out soon enough that I did not spend the night in my own chambers but I said before that I do not care who knows of my love for you.” Erestor sighed contentedly as he stacked the last of the rogue papers that had fallen from his desk in their encounter earlier before climbing quickly up onto the bed. “Draw the drapes my love there is only so much I wish my stewards to see.” Nodding understandingly Erestor paused on the end of the bed and drew the sheer curtains quickly around the bed insuring that they closed together on the side. It seemed strange drawing the drapes closed, he had never once used them during his time as Elrond’s advisor considering them too much trouble to bother with. Yet at this moment in time the sheer curtains provided a haven from the outside world where just Elrond and he existed and nothing could disturb them.

Satisfied with their privacy Elrond lay back on the bed and opened his arms invitingly to his lover. Eagerly Erestor crawled up Elrond’s body and lay himself flush with the elder Lord’s body insuring every inch of his skin met some part of Elrond’s.

“Have I told you yet how beautiful you are my love?” Erestor chuckled as the softly spoken elfish ghosted across his neck as Elrond twisted a little to begin kissing the taunt skin of his throat.

“Several times my Lord but I will not tire of hearing it from your lips.” Elrond mumbled something against Erestor’s neck making it in distinguishable between the kisses he graced upon Erestor’s skin. Erestor didn’t care what had been said though as theyh feh fell back into their passion and the delight each took in eliciting delicious sounds of love from one another as they learnt each other’s bodies all over again…

TBC>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

(A/N) More smoochy elven lovin' to come so stay tuned. This is just a teaser for the main event with Glorfy / Leggy.