fellowshippers | ORLIJAH

Title: A Month in the Country Part 2
Author:

rinnuninnu
Fandom: Lotrips AU
Pairing: EW/OB, SB/VM, DM/BB and EW/SA implied
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Not true, lies lies lies!
Summary: Elijah's vacation continues at uncle-Sean's place
Author's note: More to come. I hope you like this part too. Thank you again for my lovely friend

slashfairy for her hard work making sure my english is correct! In case you need it, Part 1 is available too.
Feedback: Always welcome!

A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY Part 2

The first moment Orlando saw Elijah he knew. He knew that Elijah was for him. He knew it when he saw this angelic boy standing by the lake with that funny looking dog with messy hair, pale, soft looking skin and cute pouting, pink, kissable lips. Orlando was so attracted to this vulnerable being. Even with the baggy shorts and an old T-shirt Elijah was simply beautiful. His gaydar was buzzing louder than ever before. Orlando had been with lots of men and a couple of women, but never had he felt like this.

"Well, I should get going...," Elijah shifts his feet, staring the ground.
He wants to stay, but he's afraid where it might lead if he stays.
"Oh no! You just got here," Orli squeezes his shoulder, his thumb rubbing the spot under Elijah's ear. "I want to get to know you a whole lot better, besides I might never see you again if you leave now!" Orli grins, he knows the boy likes the attention he's giving.
"I'm sure we'll meet again, if it's meant to happen," Elijah smiles and is surprised by his own boldness. "But I really should go...come on Benny, we're going!" He smiles and starts to walk away slowly, hoping this hot guy just might follow.
Benny reluctantly starts to run away from Dom, who's pouting at the departure of his new friend.
"I have to go...," Elijah hears Orlando hiss to his friends. "...there's something in that guy...I need to...just take the car and I meet you later..."

Orlando can't let Elijah get away, he has to run after him. Orlando takes his shirt and waits to see if Elijah just might look back at him, then he would know for sure that his gaydar wasn't completely incorrect. And sure enough: the little cutie turns around casually and looks straight at him. Oh, bless the sweetie, he blushes! Now Orli, go! Go! He obviously wants you to follow him!

Elijah starts to blush and smile. Is this really happening? Is that guy going to come after me? He looks back and sees Orlando looking straight into him.
Shit! He noticed that! Good going Lij! Is he coming or not, I can't look again.
"Hey Elijah, wait up!" Orlando shouts and runs towards Elijah.
Elijah stops and breathes deep a couple of times trying to fade the redness from his face. Benny jumps around Orlando, he too is happy that Orlando came after them. Orlando scratches the dog's neck a few times before wrapping his arm around Elijah.
"Good, I caught you," he has that irresistible smile on his lips and Elijah feels like he would just melt away. "Now, you have to tell me what are you doing here in our little town."
"I'm walking a dog," Elijah smirks.
Orlando starts to laugh loud.
"Now, that was funny! But seriously, who are you and what are you doing here? I really wanna know."
"Well, I'm here on vacation visiting my uncle," Elijah starts. "Well, he's really not my uncle, but..."
"Who?" Orlando interrupts him.
"Sean Bean, the carpenter who lives near here."
"Oh! Bean? I know him!" Orlando is delighted.
"Oh yeah? He knows you too," Elijah looks shyly at his feet. "He warned me about you."
"Did he now?" Orlando's voice lowers. "Maybe you should've listened to him." The squeeze on Elijah's shoulder tightens. "After all I am a bad boy."
Elijah feels the blush creeping on his cheeks again. Fuck! Stop this Elijah! Just say goodbye and be done with this! On the other hand I'd like to get to know him. He can't be that bad, if he looks that good!
"So how long will you be here?" Orlando continues to inquire.
"I-I'm not s-sure," the stutter is back. "I came to cool down after school, it's always been so peaceful in here."
"Well, I have news for you precious, it's not so peaceful now that I'm here," Orlando snatches Benny's leash from Elijah and runs away.
"Hey wait!" Elijah shouts and runs after him.
"Catch me if you can!"

Elijah dashes after them. He can hear Orlando's delightful laughter in front of him when they come to a dusty road. Benny keeps on panting and pulling his leash further and further. Orlando tries to hold on, but Benny gets away just as Elijah catches them.
"Shit!" Elijah swears breathlessly. "Fuck, we have to get him! Where's that damn dog going?"
"Viggo's, I think he goes to Viggo's," Orlando explains pointing forward.
"What's Viggo's?" Elijah asks.
"You don't know Viggo?" Orlando is surprised. "That road leads to Viggo's ranch, Viggo Mortensen that is. You sure you haven't heard of Viggo?"
Elijah has no idea who this Viggo person is, but Benny obviously knows him. Why else would that mad dog run to his ranch like this. Why hasn't Sean told me about him? Elijah is too exhausted to ask Orlando more. Soon he would find out himself. They jog forward through an opened big gate to the driveway.

And there it is, Viggo's ranch. It is a huge two storey white building with a brown roof. It's got big windows and a wide front veranda. There is a swing in the veranda. The house itself is surrounded with bright green meadows and fields. When they get closer Elijah sees the horses, beautiful horses with all the possible colours and sizes. There is also a stable and some other smaller buildings. Elijah can only sigh, the sight is breathtaking. Benny was in front of the veranda playing with two small dogs. They are barking and gnarling. When they see Elijah and Orlando they run to greet them.

"So this is Viggo's?" Elijah asks with a huge smile on his face,
"Yeah, it's amazing," Orlando laughs softly when he sees the look on Elijah's face.
"There's Sean's car," Elijah notices. "Why is his car here?"
Right then the door opens and Sean comes out with a tall, blond man. What the hell!! Are they holding hands? Why is uncle Sean holding another man's hand? A hot, sexy man's hand? Elijah closes his eyes in disbelief and opens them again only to see Sean swiftly removing his hand from the other man's hand and brushing his hair with it. He has an embarrassed look on his face.
"Hey Sean! Viggo!" Orlando yells with a cocky smirk on his face. "We're not interrupting anything or are we?"
"No, I was just leaving," Sean sounds a little weird. "Why...What are you doing here?"
"Benny," Elijah says baffled and looks at his feet. "He got away and run straight to here."
Orlando takes advantage of Elijah's vulnerable moment and moves his hand from Elijah's shoulder to his waistband. He tugs a couple oh his fingers around the beltloop of Elijah's shorts and yanks the pants down a bit. Then his thumb begins to rub Elijah's skin under his shirt. Elijah trembles and looks timidly up at Orlando, who is just smiling.
"It's all right, don't worry Lij," Sean consoles. "Benny can take care of himself, besides he loves to play with Merry and Pippin, Viggo's golden retriever puppies. Oh, I forgot...Elijah this is Viggo Mortensen, my good friend and Viggo this is Elijah Wood, my second cousin's son." Sean introduces them.
"It's really nice to meet you," Viggo offers his hand to Elijah. "I've heard a lot about you," he smiles.
"It's nice to meet you too, unfortunately I don't know anything about you," Elijah barely reaches to shake Viggo's hand while Orlando holds onto his shorts.
"I'm surprised you haven't told Elijah anything about Viggo, after all you are so close with both of them," Orlando smirks and moves his thumb under Elijah's waistband.
Elijah elbows him to his side. No huge reaction, only a grin from Orlando.
"Orli, that's none of your business," Sean snaps at Orlando. "So, mind your own business."
"I'm sure Sean will tell you about me," Viggo smiles. "We're good friends. And I hope you and I will be good friends, too Elijah."
Elijah smiles too. The situation still seems quite tense and for a while nobody speaks.
"I guess we should be going," Sean breaks the silence. "You need a ride Orli?"
"Yeah, thanks!"
"Listen, I got an idea," Viggo stops them. "Maybe we could go out tomorrow, to talk and hang out you know. That way we can get to know each other," he suggests.
"Great idea!" Orlando claps his hands.
"I meant the three of us," Viggo grins.
"Oh a threesome," Orlando winks.
Elijah sees that wink and looks even more confused.
"Very funny Bloom," Sean blushes and clutches Elijah's arm and starts to walk to the car. "It's a great idea Viggo. Let's go to Charlie's, we can have a couple of drinks and perhaps eat something, "Sean turns to look gloomly at Orlando. "Just the three of us."
They agreed and Viggo promises to pick them up the next evening. Sean calls Benny and opens the car doors.
"I guess I'm sitting in the back with Elijah?" Orlando smiles slyly.
Benny jumps enthusiasticly onto the backseat and Sean laughs.
"Sorry Orli, the dogs go in the back," he says . Looks like you're sitting in the back with Benny."
"All right, but just this time. I know there's always the next," he smirks and slaps Elijah's ass before sitting in the car.
Elijah goes red at once. God he's a cocky bastard! But a hot, cocky bastard. I can still feel that slap. I wonder what he would've done if we've been alone in the back. God, I'm hot! Ok, Elijah, think of something else.

Sean drives and nobody says anything. They are all thinking about what has happened. Orlando thinks what he could do to get Elijah. Sean is pondering how he can tell Elijah what is going on in his life and Elijah is just really confused. He is feeling all kinds of different emotions, he has met Orlando and the others. They seem so great and fun, but Elijah really doesn't know what to make of all of them. He really needs to talk to Sean, but he just doesn't feel ready to tell him about Astin.

"Where did you two meet?" Sean asks suddenly.
"At the lake," Orlando answers. "I was swimming with Billy and Dom when this little sunshine walked over with Benny," Orlando leans forward and squeezes Elijah's shoulder.
"Sean, tell me about Viggo," Elijah wants to change the subject.
"That's right Sean, tell Elijah about Viggo," Orlando winks at him.
"Well, there's not much to tell," Sean seems a bit uneasy. "We met at Charlie's last year. Viggo had just moved here. Charlie's grand-daughter Miranda introduced us, since we were kind of neighbours. We hit it of and I made some furniture for Viggo. We've been friends ever since."
"Are you close?" Elijah continues to pry.
"Yeah Sean, are you close?" Orlando insists also.
"Cut it out Bloom!" Sead looks threateningly at Orlando.
"Yes we are close," Sean admits. "I guess you could say we are best friends."
Orlando leans even closer to Elijah and his fingers brush softly Elijah's neck.
"Do you have a best friend Elijah?" He whispers.
Elijah turns to look at Orlando. They are so close to each other, lips almost touching. Elijah can feel Orlando's warm breath on his chin. He takes a deep breath before answering.
"It's...It's Sean," he barely whispers." Not uncle Sean, but this other Sean. We've known each other since first grade. And before you ask, yes we are close, "Elijah smiles sweetly.
Orlando smiles too and starts to rub gently Elijah's neck and ear. Elijah closes his eyes and breathes heavily. It feels so good! The feeling only grows when he feels Orlando's fingers move to his forehead. Orlando brushes a few of Elijah's hairs off his eyes.
"Are you ok?" Orlando whispers his lips brushing against Elijah's ear.
Elijah mumbles quietly and opens his eyes only to see the most amazing gaze of his life. Deep brown eyes looking straight into him, like they are reading his mind. Sean interrupts their moment.
"Yo, Bloom, you're home!"

They have arrive in front of a big modern house. It is really wide, it has two storeys and really large windows. Jesus, Orlando must be really rich. This place is huge. Fuck there's a tennis court and those cars! Elijah is speechless when he looks around. There is two convertibles and a jeep. When all three of them get out of the car, Billy and Dominic rush behind the house to greet them. Immediately Dominic jumps on Sean's back.
"Seanie my man!" He yells. "Long time no see! Hi Elijah!"
"Sean, great to see you! You too Elijah!" Billy shakes Sean's hand and gives him a hug also.
They know Sean, too. And they are so close. This is unbelievable! Sean has this whole other life and new friends. And I didn't know anything about it. They look so happy and close, so why did Sean warn him about them.
"You wanna come in?" Orlando's low voice beside Elijah's ear brings him back to reality.
"Perhaps some other time," Sean says. "We should get home."
Elijah just stares at the house. He doesn't notice how the handsome taller man sneaks closer behind him.
"Are you impressed?" Orlando purrs into Elijah's ear.
Elijah sighs and feels thrills go up and down his spine.
"Yes, it's really impressive," he manages to say and turns around to look at Orlando.
" Wait 'til you see what's inside," Orlando leans down and his lips touch Elijah's forehead." You know I'm eagerly waiting to show you my..." another gentle touch "...room."
"Elijah! Get in the car!" Sean shouts.
" I'll see you later," Elijah whispers.
"You can count on that," Orlando says in a low sexy voice.
"You should know, he always keeps his word, "Billy whispers when Elijah walks past him to the car.
Orlando watches the car drive away. He doesn't feel sad, but extremely happy. He knows it isn't over, it's just begun. He has decided to win Elijah's heart and he always gets what he wants.
"So, your angel boy is Sean's relative?" Dom asks and smirks. "You lucky bastard."
"Yes he is and tomorrow night he's at Charlie's, "Orlando has a big smirk in his face.
"Orli! No!" Billy groans.
"Oh yes!" Orlando laughs and bumps playfully into Billy.

"Elijah, what's the deal with you and Orlando?" Sean asks an angry tone in his voice.
"Nothing," Elijah presses his head down." You already know, we just met at the lake."
"And you've been inseparable ever since," Sean says.
"No no no," Elijah starts to wave his hands around. "We were just hanging, you know, getting to know each other. That's all I swear!"
"Are you sure? It looked...well something," Sean insists.
" Well...," Elijah doesn't know what to say. "No, I mean yes I'm sure, it's nothing." Elijah decides to change the subject. "What about you and Viggo? What's that all about? And how do you know Orlando, Dominic and Billy?"
Seans cellphone rings.
"Saved by the bell," Elijah whispers to himself.

Rest of the way Sean talks on the phone with some client about furnitures. Elijah's glad, now he doesn't need to explain this thing with Orlando and the feelings he has. He knows that sooner or later he is going to have to open up to Sean.
"We're home sleepy-head," Sean wakes him up from his daydreaming. "Let's have steaks, I'll warm up the grill. You can make the salad, there's plenty of veggies in the fridge."
Elijah nods and takes Benny with him inside. They start to prepare the food. Benny runs between the yard and the kitchen. He can't decide whether to stay in the kitchen or in the yard. Elijah sets the table and waits Sean and the steaks. Finally the food is ready and they sit down at the table.

"Lij..."
"Sean...", Elijah smiles. You go first."
" 'm sorry if you think I'm angry at you because of Orlando," Sean smiles too and squeezes Elijah's hand across the table. "I'm just worried about you, I'm responsible of you while you're here. You've just seemed so sad and vulnerable. I wish you'd talk to me, if something is bothering you. You do know that you can talk to me about anything? Just like when you were little?"
"Yes I do and I appreciate it," Elijah says sweetly. "And you are right that I have something I want to tell you. I'm just not ready yet. But I promise I'll tell you everything."
"Good! I can wait," Sean nods and they start to eat.
Elijah praises his uncle's cooking and gets him to blush a bit.
"Lij?"
"Yeah?"
"It's ok if you wanna hang out with Orli," Sean says quietly.
"Really?" Elijah's face lights up.
"Yes, just be careful," Sean warns.
"Why?"
"Well, Orlando can be quite overwhelming, even intoxicating. Just watch out for yourself."
"I will," Elijah grins. "I'm a big boy, I can look after myself."
Elijah clears the table and Sean puts the dishwasher on. Then Sean goes to work and Elijah decides to read. First he just wanders around the house, checking everything out.

The living room is just as he remembered. Sean's old shabby couch is at its rightful place as well as the two easy chairs and the coffee table. TV, vcr and the dvd player are new. The shelf next to the TV is packed with videos, dvds and magazines. Elijah notices many good movies he would like to watch with Sean. Slowly he makes his way upstairs. There's Sean's office. Elijah laughs at the mess. The table is full of papers and under them Elijah can see Sean's computer. A little couch is covered with furniture plans and drawings. Some of the filing cabinet's drawers are open. He moves to Sean's bedroom door, it's slightly open. I'm sure a little glance is all right, Sean won't mind. The room's colours are green and brown. Brown comes from the wooden furniture. The most noticeable thing is the big bed which is covered by a thick green bedspread and many pillows. A soft dark green carpet lays on the floor. Other furniture is a small couch by the window, a beautiful closet, a matching shelf and a low chest. A small TV is on the chest. The shelf is full of books, magazines and photo frames. When Elijah gets closer he notices that all the photos are of Viggo. There's Viggo riding a horse, Viggo playing with his dogs and an astonishing black and white close-up photo of Viggo kissing a horse with his eyes closed. Elijah is stunned. What the hell! Why are all these photos of Viggo in Sean's bedroom? I was sure there'll be photos of his latest female conquest. After all he is the big ladies man, or is he? Could he be...nah! Sean's not gay, they are just good friends, he and Viggo. They are probably like brothers, that's just it. Well, maybe he is gay. Would that be such a bad thing? I'm gay and his new friends obviously are gay. It would explain a lot, the hand holding, the awkwardness at the ranch and all those Orlando's innuendos. Could it be true? It would be great! I'd get someone to talk to. Elijah smiles and hears the door. Quickly he slips back to his own room.

"Elijah!" Sean shouts from downstairs.
"Yeah?"
"Wanna join me at the workshop?"
"Sure!" Elijah takes a book from the shelf and runs after Sean.
Elijah goes to Sean's shop followed by Benny. The place looks totally different than earlier. Sean's put all the lights on and a radio is playing. The furnitures look a lot more vivid now with the lights shining on them. Elijah can't help but praise Sean's work. Sean shrugs off and turns back to plane a table he's working on.
"You can sit on the couch," Sean suggests.
"You and your couches," Elijah smirks. "Can't live without them, can you?"
"Listen you, I'm an old man I need my rest," Sean brushes Elijah's hair and chases him onto the couch.
Benny barks at their frolicking and jumps to the couch with Elijah. Elijah sits down and just watches Sean work. He handles the wood so gently and the precisely. Elijah can't but admire his uncle's handy work. The sound of planing is soothing and Elijah curls onto the couch. He takes the Hobbit and starts to read. Benny lays down on his legs and his warmth spreads all over Elijah. Now Elijah feels really good.

When Sean finally stops working, they go inside. They spend the rest of the evening at the living room talking, joking and watching TV. They talk about everything unimportant. They talk about movies, TV shows and books. Elijah tells about school and Astin but he doesn't tell about their relationship. He just jokes about how whipped Astin is now that he's with Christine. Sean tells about his work and clients. He also tells about Benny's escapades with little rodents and insects. Benny had once manage to catch a bee in his mouth, but luckily he didn't get hurt. He still learnt not to go near them anymore. Elijah laughs so hard that tears are running down his eyes and he almost falls down the couch. When Elijah starts to yawn, Sean pushes him off the couch and tells him to go to bed. They hug tightly and wish each other good night. On his way upstairs Elijah thinks that this is exactly what he needed.

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