Ficlet: Jealous (1/1)

[salixbabylon]

Title/Prompt: "Jealous " from the 28-fics-meme (30 actually)
Pairing: Aragorn/Legolas for macberly
Author: salixbabylon
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 559
Disclaimer: Characters and places in this story, which appear in the Lord of the Rings novels, belong to the Tolkien Estate, Tolkien Enterprises, and originated from the genius of J.R.R. Tolkien. I don't make, or intend to make, money out of them. They just wouldn't leave me alone.



Legolas glared across the campfire. Sam caught his gaze and gave him a dirty look, then turned and looked at Frodo and Aragorn together, looking respectively hurt and outraged. Legolas rolled his eyes at Sam's possessiveness, with no small element of self-chastisement given his own jealousy. It wasn't so much that Aragorn spent an excessive amount of time with the Hobbit or even the way he treated him as the Ring-Bearer. But those looks he gave him!

Mostly Legolas knew Aragorn was just doing his job, fulfilling his vow to protect the Ring-Bearer with his life. But part of him couldn't help but suspect that aside from Ranger and Ring-Bearer, there was something going on, if those looks that Aragorn kept giving the pink-cheeked young Hobbit were any indication.

Those looks were startlingly similar to the ones Aragorn had given Arwen fifty years ago, and frankly Legolas was tired of sharing. He had no intention of putting up with anything that wasn't directly tied to the purpose of providing an heir for a kingdom yet to be won. Besides, Legolas knew how Aragorn really felt about Arwen anyway – practical and sisterly but none of the passion that he felt for Legolas.

Which was why seeing that spark of something in Aragorn's eye as he looked at Frodo was seriously pissing him off.

As Legolas seethed across the fire, Aragorn got up and came over. He suggested they go hunt up some dinner and Legolas nodded his agreement. Silently, they made their way into the woods.

Silent until Aragorn stopped and asked in an annoyed tone, "What is wrong with you? Do you have bugs in your leggings? You've been glaring and Frodo and I for days now; he thinks you don't like him."

Legolas shrugged and made a face. "I don't like the way you look at him," he mumbled.

Aragorn blinked. "What?"

"I don't like the way you look at him," Legolas said, clearly enunciating every word.

Aragorn gave him an incredulous look. "A three thousand year old immortal is jealous of a tiny little Hobbit carrying the most dangerous weapon in the entire history of Middle Earth around his neck? Who I am simply trying to protect?"

When you put it like that, it did sound fairly ridiculous, Legolas realized.

"You don't think I'm interested in him, do you?" Aragorn asked, incredulous.

Legolas' cheeks colored.

"You do! By Elbereth! I can't believe you would think such a thing!"

Legolas stared hard at a tree. "He's very brave for one so small."

"He's three and a half feet tall."

Legolas shrugged again. "Passion knows no such restraints."

Aragorn's eyes got big. "Is there something you've not told me?"

"No, not at all," Legolas said quickly, avoiding his eyes.

Aragorn gave him a searching glare. He paused, then continued uncertainly, "Besides, he has hairy feet."

"I have pointy ears," Legolas noted.

"Pointy ears are a big turn-on for me," Aragorn grinned. "Hairy feet, not so much."

"Do you promise?" Legolas asked. They both laughed. Mollified, he moved in to wrap his arms around Aragorn's waist. "Maybe instead of finding dinner we could just have a quick fuck instead?" he suggested, a lusty spark in his eyes.

Aragorn grinned. "I didn't even bring my bow," he answered, pressing their bodies and mouths together as they tumbled eagerly to the ground.

~end~

Comments

[andolinn.livejournal.com]

Aragorn/Legolas *sighs happily* This is one of my favorite pairings and I read them so seldom anymore.

And Legolas jealous. Just marvelous.

"Pointy ears are a big turn-on for me," Aragorn grinned. "Hairy feet, not so much." *ROTFL*

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

:D I didn't want to go into angst-land so I went with humor instead. I mean really, WTF would Legolas have to be jealous about?

I'm glad you liked it - I always worry no one will think I'm funny but me. ;)

[andolinn.livejournal.com]

*sigh* There really, really needs to be more lighthearted, fun, happy A/L. I mean you can only write the tragedy of Legolas giving up Aragorn for his "true destiny" so many freaking times.

And I have a question: Aragorn is the savior of the free world and elves live forever. So will somebody please explain to me why a) Elves have the morality of humans or rather of a Catholic male born to Victorian society at a time when people didn't live very long and monogamy was crucial to successfully raising children? b) Why after winning the war, Aragorn couldn't do what he damn well pleased? Sorry, that has bugged me for a long time.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Ah yes. The imperfections of Tolkien are difficult to spot - kudos to you for seeing them. I've never even thought to ask those questions before. ;)

[lozateazer.livejournal.com]

Squee! So cute! I love a good, fun, A/L.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

:D Thank you! I had fun wriitng it. *hugs*

[astrojen.livejournal.com]

Heehee....a jealous elf! Oh, I love that!

Jen ;->

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

I know - you'd think he'd have learned by now! Ah well, we all have our flaws. And strange pasts. ;)

*hug* Thanks for the fb!

[alliwantisanelf.livejournal.com]

*giggling madly*

Wow. There's so many good lines in here I don't know where to start! The "bugs in your leggings" was rich, and the enunciation makes me think he was still practicing that trick in Rohan with the "They're Taking The Hobbits To Isengard" line! Makes you wonder how often he has to speak clearly and slowly to get his point across with the Ranger...Q-tips, anyone?

I'll be he's got a dozen packs lining the inside of that quiver.

Red-colored elven cheeks give you away every time, whether they be on your face or your bottom. Tsk!Tsk! Legolas!

Thanks, luv! *giggles some more thinking of three and a half feet tall Hobbits and what Legolas DIDN'T have to say about that!!*

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that Ranger needs a bath in a big way. All over.

*breaks out the elf soap and gets to work*

*gets booted by the Elf*

Oooh... Red Elven bum cheeks... I think we might need to see more of that. Pretty please?

I'm *so* glad you liked it - half the time I'm not sure if I'm just writing to amuse myself or others. ;)

[raptureinbloom.livejournal.com]

"Pointy ears are a big turn-on for me," Aragorn grinned. "Hairy feet, not so much."

Now that is priceless. Wonderfully funny thing.
Good job

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! That was the line that got the whole thing going, actually.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[lisagems.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you. Thank you for making me snort diet coke out my nose and onto my keyboard.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Hehehehe! Any time! I'm glad your sense of humor matches up with mine. :)

[orli-gasm.livejournal.com]

I love the jealous elf! He is sooooo adorable! TeeHee! THis was so wonderful! I loved the ending...I didn't even bring my bow," Oh my, Aragorn is a sneaky one!

But I am not so sure of Aragorns denial...Hairy feet, not so much." Hmmm...does that mean he does find parts of the hobbit a turn on?

*snerk* I hope Legolas doens't think on it too much!

I love you Salix! This was just awesome!!!!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

I believe both Aragorn and Legolas are side-stepping the issue about whether Hobbits are attractive, aside from the hairy feet issue. ;)

I'm *so* glad you liked it - I had fun coming up with something amusing.

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

I know it's a bit O/T for the "jealous" theme, but I laughed out loud at this:

"Pointy ears are a big turn-on for me," Aragorn grinned.

Great humour!!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm always happy to get a giggle or two! :)

[oceansecrets2.livejournal.com]

I was still snickering over the "Do you have bugs in your leggings?" comment when "He's three and a half feet tall." put me on the floor. I was waiting for Legolas to make some comment about that putting his mouth at just the right level - especially when he couldn't meet Aragorn's eyes when challenged. This one still has me giggling.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

You've got to wonder what kind of secrets that elf is hiding, don't you? 3000 years is a long time to have experimented with just about everything possible... ;)

[bloominbabylon.livejournal.com]

That was just scumptious! I love a pouty elf!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

He's cute when he's insecure, isn't he? ;)

[miladyhawke.livejournal.com]

But part of him couldn't help but suspect that aside from Ranger and Ring-Bearer, there was something going on, if those looks that Aragorn kept giving the pink-cheeked young Hobbit were any indication.

I think I laughed harder than anyone at this part, because a certain resemblance to Harry Potter chan suddenly came to mind. *sporfle*

Very cute and amusing piece *g* I especially loved Sam's death glares too!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

No kidding - I think EW would have made a wonderful HP. ;)

Glad you liked my attempts to amuse myself!

[brigantine1.livejournal.com]

Aragorn's eyes got big. "Is there something you've not told me?"

Sounds to me like Legolas isn't the only jealous one. Heh heh... Elf in a snit. I like it. ;)

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Well, there's jealous, and then there's shocked-to-think-you-fucked-a-hobbit. ;)

"Elf in a snit" - that's *exactly* the phrase I was looking for. Thank you! :)