Dís and Thorin are visiting their kin in the Ironhills. They say it's just a simple visit but Fili is convinced it's about Nalur's death and that whole situation. Since they were away Fili invited Dalila over for the day to hopefully have some alone time to talk about the years to come. But Dalila insisted on bringing Ragna. That didn't bother Fili. He's very fond of her. When he wasn't there, Ragna was. And for that he's eternally grateful.

Fili and Kili sat in the living room and watched Ragna and Dalila come back and forth from the kitchen. There's a wall between the kitchen and living room so you can't see directly into it. They were amazed by the ladies fair grace and elegance they showed as they moved. Though they did not tell each other this.

Suddenly, they saw white fly through the room.
"You'll pay for that!" Dalila's voice rang out. The brothers looked at each other then got up and went to the kitchen. When they got in there they saw the girls covered in flour from head to toe!

"What's going on?!" Fili asked.
"Well...." Dalila started.
"Isn't it obvious brother? They're having a flour fight!" Kili smiled.
"Yeah what he said." Dalila pointed at Kili. Fili laughed and went to Dalila and hugged her. Dalila hugged back but she stuck her hand in a bowl of flour and grabbed a handful. She smeared the flour all over Fili's left cheek. It got all in his beard, mustache, and eyebrow.
"You have something white on your face brother." Kili chuckled.
"You'll pay for that." Fili smirked. He grabbed the bowl of flour and dumped it all on her head. Dalila stood there shocked.
"Attack!" She yelled. Ragna and Kili filled their hands with flour. Fili's eyes went wide. He turned to run.
"Oh no you don't!" Kili blocked the exit and threw flour in his face. Ragna and Dalila threw it on both sides of him. The fight was on....

The fight ended when there was no more flour or sugar left in the house. The kitchen looked like it was caught in a blizzard.
"Truths?" Fili asked Dalila.
"Truths." She laughed. He grabbed her waist and pulled her into a kiss. When they pulled apart they heard the sound of kissing.
"Does this room echo?" Fili asked Dalila. Dalila pointed behind him. He turned around and saw Kili and Ragna kissing. He cleared his throat. Kili slowly pulled away, lingering his lips against hers.
"When did this happen?" Fili asked them.
"Some time back actually." Kili answered nonchalantly.
"Oh?" Fili cocked an eyebrow.
"I was going to tell you soon...." Kili started.
"Do you love her?" Fili asked him.
"Yes. With everything I have." Kili said without hesitation.
"Do you love him?" Fili turned to Ragna.
"More than anything." She answered. Kili smiled at her.
"Then there's no need to explain anything. I understand. When I was a young child, I didn't understand what being in love was. But I knew Dalila was my best friend and I wanted to be with her every second of every day. When I got older I understood what that feeling was, love."
"Thank you brother. Now I understand how you must of felt when you couldn't be with Dalila. I'm sorry and I hope I never have to go through that."
"I'll do everything I can to make sure you don't." Fili placed his hand on Kili's shoulder.

"We're best friend goals!" Dalila exclaimed.
"We can go on courtings together!' Ragna smiled.
"Yes....but we have a problem." Fili said.
"You always have to ruin the moment and be responsible." Kili rolled his eyes.
"Mom and Uncle Thorin will be home any minute and the kitchen looks like winter came early." Fili ignored him.
"I forgot they'd be back so soon. We better get brooms and start cleaning." Dalila said.
"Apparently you guys forgot that we'd be back before supper." A deep voice said from behind. They turned around and saw Thorin leaning against the entrance of the kitchen. Dìs was standing beside him.
"Ummm...hello Uncle." Kili said.
"Clean this up. We'll talk later." Thorin commanded. He walked to the living room. Dìs smiled at Kili and Ragna then followed Thorin.
"Don't worry love." Kili assured Ragna, holding both of her hands in his.
"I'm not worried about me. But I am about you. I know how much respect you have for your Uncle. I don't want to interfere with that."
"He'll get over it. I have so much more respect and love for you."

"They're so cute." Dalila said quietly to Fili. She had her hands rested on his shoulders and was leaning against him.
"Yes they are. But not near as cute as us." He whispered back.
"Not quite. But if we don't start getting more mushy they will be."
"Not if I can help it." Fili smiled.
"How so?" She teased. He kissed her. They both smiled into the kiss.

Dalila and Fili are happy. Ragna and Kili are happy. What could go wrong? Let's see how the talk with Thorin will go....