You walked cautiously, a stack of books in your hands and skewing your views. You were solely relying on the fact that if any other elves saw you that they'd steer clear. Massive volumes of different Annals and Histories had been requested by Erestor as he was readying to check inventory and categorize the library to make it flow better. His request had been larger than either of you had anticipated, but nonetheless you were determined to make one trip.
You were too caught up in your thoughts to hear the ellon coming around the corner of the bookshelves. Thinking deeply about what it is you might need to do after dropping these off, what might help Erestor with the hefty task at hand. The other elf hurrying quickly when suddenly he collided with you clumsily making you gasp with surprise. The two of you immediately fell back and into a shorter stack of shelves so hard they began to wobble.
Your books crashed to the floor with loud thuds, and suddenly you felt yourselves beginning to fall further as the bookshelf began to careen into the floor. Both of you falling in a heap of robes and limbs, with a loud crash the bookshelf fell into another and all you could do was watch as a few more shelves fell.
"Oh my! Y/N! I-I apologize!" You heard from next to you, turning your head you were met with the sight of Lindir sitting on the floor against the shelf next to you. Cheeks deep crimson and his gray eyes wide and shocked, you couldn't help but begin to blush yourself in your own surprise.
"It is alright, mellon nin." You began in a gentle voice, sympathy and concern filling you to see him so frazzled. You adored Lindir and you hated it when he felt so stressed over accidents. He was such a kind and gentle soul,
"I-I didn't see you, I truly hadn't meant too. I didn't see you there." He began in a flustered and shaky voice, getting up and quickly from the floor. Just as he did so you didn't miss how the dark gray robes were pinned tightly beneath the bottom of the shelving. As he moved it didn't seem to pull them free either,
"Lindir your robes..." You pointed out in a soft voice as you sat up fully from your laid position against the shelf. Lindir snapped his head down to look at the shelves, frowning deeply with concern.
"Oh dear... Hopefully you are not." He breathed out blushing furiously, before he moved to you with his limited distance to help you stand. Lindir's hands shook as they held yours, casting his eyes down away from yours. It was as you stood that Lindir began to spy your robes too were trapped beneath the shelving,
"Oh my... Y/N I am afraid that you are trapped as well." He sighed out with worry filling with his voice as he began to put distance once more between the two of you. Just as he opened his mouth to begin to speak did Erestor come rounding the corner, sighing out in exasperation. A deep scowl on his face as he looked over the fallen shelves, it only seemed to grow as he turned his gaze to you and Lindir.
"When you said you were looking for Y/N, I thought it would be harmless Lindir." He grumbled looking between you both, deep blue eyes narrowing. Quickly you looked to Lindir with mild surprise but decided to hold your tongue to save him from further embarrassment. Lindir was so red and flustered already, you feared he may faint if you piled on anymore.
"You shall help me right these shelves and pick up the books, I care not how urgently Master Elrond needs you. You cannot just come in and destroy my library." Erestor griped pointedly, urging you both to move off to the side but neither of you did. Only looking between one another before back to the grumpy and upset Erestor.
"I am afraid, Erestor, that our robes are stuck beneath the case." You answered so Lindir wouldn't have too, meekly he clasped his hands together at his waist, staring down at the hardwood floor. Erestor scoffed at the revelation, rolling his eyes with great frustration and with distaste.
"I am fetching Lord Glorfindel to deal with this mess." He continued in an annoyed tone, swiveling on the ball of his foot before he hurried from your sights. Lindir let out the breath he had been holding, carefully moving to sit on the fallen bookcase. Quietly you sat next to him, looking him over.
The bright crimson long fading into a soft pink, his eyes not nearly as wide or his hands as fidgety now that Erestor had left. You couldn't help but smile softly admiring how handsome he looked, also noting that Lindir especially was intimidated by Erestor despite working alongside him. Though you couldn't rightfully blame him, Erestor could have a nasty temper and today you both seemed to luck out.
"Lindir? Are you alright?" You asked in a gentle voice, shyly he peered over at you. Sitting up with a little more confidence, trying to wipe away the wrinkles on his form fitting robes as he sighed out. Beginning to blush again,
"I-I am, thank you... Are you alright Y/N? I ran into you to the point we knocked over the bookcases! Are you sure you are not hurt?" You couldn't help but smile at the sincerity of his words, as well as finding the amusement over the whole ordeal. You never knew that such a thing could happen with Lindir, though your amusement only served to fluster him further.
"I am alright Lindir, it surprised me more than anything." You answered him truthfully with a gentle smile, Lindir released a heavy sigh of relief at your words. Glad to know that he hadn't hurt you,
"Praise Eru..." He breathed, and you hummed at his praise, both of you falling into a comfortable silence as you sat beside one another. Letting your thoughts begin to drift away, Erestors words coming back to mind. Curiosity began to gnaw at you as you thought on what he said. Lindir had been looking for you.
While that wasn't something that was uncommon considering you were friends... It was unusual for him to want to speak with you while you were both working.
"Lindir?" You began, breaking the silence. Quickly he turned his head, dark grey eyes looking at you and his dark brown hair falling over his shoulder.
"Yes, Y/N?" He began in a meek tone,
"Erestor said you'd been looking for me... Was there something that you needed?" You asked, the more you spoke the more red Lindir had begun to turn once again at your question. Eyes widening some and he began to fidget and pick at his robes again. Slowly he began to shake his head no, releasing a shaky breath before pausing and beginning to nod instead.
"I-Yes... there is indeed something I would like to discuss with you, Y/N." He stated nervously, you frowned with some concern as Lindir had never been this nervous with wanting to speak with you before.
"Of course. Anything you need of me Lindir, I am happy to lend you an ear." You continued encouragingly and supportively, Lindir gave you a nervous smile before it quickly fell. Closing his eyes as he began to try and work up the courage to speak with you on whatever had been on his mind. For a long moment you watched as he seemed to heavily consider going back on what he had to say, struggling to get his words out of his mouth.
"Y/N... This is... a lot harder than I anticipated." He breathed, keeping his gaze down on his lap, you couldn't help the sympathetic look that crossed your features. You smiled some knowing that the subject must be considerably personal if he was having this hard of a time,
"Take your time Lindir. I doubt Glorfindel will be here any time soon." You said softly, Lindir let out a soft scoff at your words. Less of offense and more at the time he now had,
"Y/N... I... like you..." He breathed out nervously, looking to you for a moment gauging your reaction before looking back to his slender hands. You paused for a moment absorbing this information, well it was no secret that he liked you. Why else would you two spend any time together at all? You were friends after all! Why else would he tell... Suddenly it clicked. You couldn't help the surprise you wore on your face as the epiphany hit you.
"Oh.. Lindir-"
"I-I can understand if you do not feel the same way..." He breathed out, quickly interrupting you nervously. Gently you scooted a little closer, turning towards him some, bringing a hand to gently rest over the top of his, a blush blooming across your face as well at the gesture.
"I wasn't going to say that..." You whispered back with some nervousness lacing your gentle voice. Slowly Lindir turned his head to look at you, another breath of relief finding him at your words, shoulders relaxing as they sagged some. Shakily Lindir unclasped his hands to receive yours, carefully holding your hand. Both of you blushing deeply as you sat in a nervous silence for a moment,
"I am... more than relieved to hear that..." He whispered in return to you, giving your hand a gentle squeeze, making you smile widely at his words. Carefully you leaned in, bringing your freehand to gently rest against his opposite cheek and leaning to give him a soft kiss to his cheek.
"So I take it the talk went well?" A cheerful voice piped up suddenly, making you both jump as you pulled away. Lindir only squeezed your hand harder as you both looked up to find a bright and sunny Glorfindel standing before you both. Arms folded across his chest as Erestor came from behind him, you laughed nervously as you both let go of each other's hand. Blushing deeply,
"Y-yes it did." Lindir confessed timidly, coyly the two of you stealing a glance of one another. Glorfindel only smiled wider at his answer,
"Good, I am glad to hear that." He beamed looking between you both with satisfaction at the news,
"Now let us free you both so you can have proper time together." He smirked, you couldn't wait to begin picking up books. Giving you both something to focus on as opposed to your nervousness while discussing a date... Though a mess had been made, you couldn't be anymore grateful for the news that came with it.