She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;. Multiverse: AU-crossovers-Book canon- Movie verse.
Loki had been in the midst of untangling one of the braids without really noticing it when he felt those familiar lithe fingers on his cheek, immediately catching his attention so his eyes flicked towards her once again. He wasn’t entirely sure what he expected in regards to her reaction. Somewhere within, himself, he knew she wouldn’t be upset or offended by his display of affection in kissing her, but there was always a possibility that it could make her uncomfortable and that was something he did not wish for, especially considering their recent topic of discussion. Grief was a strange thing, after all; who knew if she was returning the kiss because of the emotions swelling up within her, because she missed this dwarf she spoke of, or if she truly cared for the God in the way he cared for her. Despite the fact they had known each other for a relatively short time. It wasn’t like he was asking her to marry him. The kiss seemed a good enough idea to not only show her how he felt about her but also to try and attempt at cheering her up, if only a little.
Out of all these things, he had not been expecting another kiss, especially one spurred on by her. But there they were, lips locked in a deeper kiss, and his hands were coming up to tangle in her hair, another wrapping around her abdomen. Her hair was as soft as he had guessed it was, possibly even softer, and his fingers combed through the thick auburn locks with great care.
It was a bold move on her part. Pink lips leaving sweet kisses upon the other, slow, lingering; wanting for more. This notion being received well by the male whose hands came to entwine within her hair as he deepened the kiss. Tauriel admitted, she rather enjoyed his touch and his taste. In her long years she had kissed others, and the idea of kissing others went away- it burnt her out. There was nothing there, but with him, the gentle caresses, the soft inhales and parted lips- it all felt invigorating to the elf. Her voice hummed against his lips in satisfaction. Her own hands pulling the back of his outfit into her palms; he was muscular, she thought as she slipped her tongue across his lips in a playful gesture to alleviate any deep-felt feelings of the prior conversation. A trill of laughter left her mouth
Pulling away to breathe, emerald eyes still shut, she dared to sit in his lap or to ebb him down to lay with her, if even the thought seemed more comfortable then this leaning position she held, she couldn’t be so bold. Tauriel didn’t know what to say, she honestly believed she could continue this gesture of kisses for a prolonged amount of time, but that would be too much. Lips puckered from their passionate kiss, hands trailing against his back. It simply felt amazing to feel, and for that, she smiled.