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Dinner Party - Éomer x Reader

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Word count: 1,100 words

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Tonight, you were hosting a dinner party with your friend, Éomer, and his sister, Éowyn, her husband, Faramir, and a few others. Hopefully, everything will turn out fine, and everyone will have a nice time in your home. Disaster was bound to happen, though. You had some strong feelings for Éomer, and you knew that you would be awkward and clumsy around him.

But, you knew that you had to try your best to remain calm. Just cook something nice, talk a little, and send them off when they finish eating. But you were incredibly nervous. This was actually the very first time you were hosting a dinner party.

If you messed up, you would quite possibly never be allowed to host another party again. And you did not want that. You wanted to impress people with good food and a nice chat. You especially wanted to impress Éomer. He was strong and brave, so you truly admired and fell in love with him.

You've actually known him since childhood, but it was only recently when you developed feelings for him. Lots of times, you remembered the old days where you would play games outside with him. It was quite fun to run around with him.

The two of you would play many types of games. They included tag, hide-and-seek, knights, and many others. Usually, you were joined by a younger Éowyn, who was eager to run and jump around. She really changed since then. Now she is married and lives with her husband Faramir, occasionally visiting Rohan for special events.

Éomer eventually grew up and had to tend to his duties as the heir to the throne of Rohan. That meant seeing him less often, which you didn't really like. During the War of the Ring, you saw him even less often, as he left  Rohan with some other men.

It was a shame that you didn't see him much. But then, the War of the Ring ended, and Éomer became the king of Rohan. And, a king must do a lot of work, so you still rarely see him. Today was one of the rare days that you got lucky enough to have dinner with him.

Man, was it a shame that you couldn't see him much. But that was what made you fall deeper in love with him. Missing him every day made you long for him more, and it was a bit sad that he probably had no time to long for you.

At least you two are still friends that keep in touch. Because if you weren't still friends, you'd be incredibly sad. Éomer was literally your closest friend for so many years, so if you lost that friendship with him, you'd be reasonably torn apart.

You began to cook some food for the dinner. The meal had some meat, so it was going to take some time to finish cooking. There was beef, chicken, and some bread. Thankfully, everything went alright, and the food looked good. Now was time for the guests to start arriving.

Right as you were setting up the dining hall, you saw a tall figure walk in. It was Éomer, coming in to see how you were doing. He was tall and well-built, as per usual. The king walked up to you slowly.

"So, is the dinner ready?" he asked, his tone somehow very attractive to you. "Or do you require some assistance?"

"I'm good for now. Just setting up the table." you answered. Éomer stood and watched you setting up the table. Most of the table was already set up, so there really was no point in helping. "You're going to love the meal. At least I hope you will."

"Of course I'm going to love it. Because it was made by you." Éomer told you. He has never been this soft with you before. What was going on? "Éowyn, Faramir, and the others are coming soon."

Shortly after he said that, you noticed Éowyn and Faramir, with their arms linked. Éomer happily greeted his sister and her husband. He had such a great love for his sister. Of course he did. They went through so much together, such as the loss of their parents, cousin, and uncle.

"Hello, Éowyn!" exclaimed Éomer, as he ran up to Éowyn. "It has been some time since we have last seen each other."

"It has." said Éowyn. She looked at you with a smile, and then shouted your name with joy. "I missed you so much!  I can see that you're still with Éomer."

You looked at Éomer, sighing because of how much you loved him. Obviously, she meant that you were best friends with him, but a little feeling inside you told you that she probably also meant something else.

"Unfortunately we haven't gotten to talk to each other much, but I believe that our friendship is still alive and strong." you told Éowyn. More people walked into the dining hall. You counted the amount of people inside, and realized that everyone that was invited had arrived. The table was set up, and the dinner was made, so it was now time to eat. "Well, it seems that everyone is here, so let's start eating."

Éomer sat at the head of the table, and he asked you to sit next to him. You had guessed that it was because he wanted to have a nice chat with you as you all ate. Éowyn sat nearby, suggesting how much she thought that you and Éomer belonged together.

"Éomer, is there any fine person that you've found? Anyone that you wish to marry?" Éowyn asked, giving a few glances towards you. You blushed lightly, knowing what she was trying to do.

"Actually, I have." Éomer replied. You got very nervous, waiting for the king to say who was the one that he wanted to be with for the rest of his life. Who was it? Who did Éomer fall in love with?

"Do you mind if I ask you who it is?" you asked intrigued. Éomer gently cupped your chin. Then, he inched closer and closer until he was merely an inch away from your face. You let out a little squeak, because you were so close to giving a kiss to the man that you love.

"You." he whispered, his hot breath hitting your lips. Then, in front of everyone, he brought you in for a kiss.  Goodness, did this feel nice. At last, you had shared a kiss, and life felt like the sweetest dream you've always wanted.

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