Ecthelion Headcanons (Mutual pinning and flirting)
Hello! This is a request I got some days ago made by an Anon. This headcanons are about Ecthelion and they’re focused mainly on mutual pinning as the request said.
I also included some “flirting” to the headcanons to make them even more interesting. I might add it was pretty fun to write them.
The request was the next one: Hi :) I would like to request some Ecthelion headcanons please <3 I was thinking: mutual pining, what would he be like in that situation. I hope this is in line with your idea of Ecthelion and that you will find this idea fun to write! Lots of love
Hope you like the headcanons 💖
(I’ll place the headcanons under the cut. It’s a very long post😘)
-Ecthelion is one of the great and beloved Lords of the Hidden City, it’s no surprise many ladies are behind him.
-They chase him down and pray to the Valar to get his attention. But Ecthelion it’s not interested in any of them, he’s interested in you.
-When you catch Ecthelion’s attention, it will be difficult to notice it at first. But it is not impossible.
-And if you are shy or if you simply like to keep your feelings to yourself... expect a lot of mutual pinning between both.
-As I said before, decoding Ecthelion’s feelings is a difficult task since he tends to have a “reserved” personality.
-But the main clue is the way he acts in front of you. It is totally different from the way he acts around others.
-He’ll act as a “good friend”. A friend in which you can always count on. And he’ll focus his attention on you more than he do with others.
-You will come across Ecthelion very often. There will come a point in which you’ll think he is following you around Gondolin. And although that may be true, the reality is that he enjoys being near you.
-Ecthelion will be EXTREMELY attentive with you. Always helping you when you got a problem or when you need a favor.
-For example. If you encounter with Ecthelion on the market and you forgot to bring enough coins, he’ll pay for your stuff.
-Or if you are carrying a bunch of books and Ecthelion sees you struggling, he’ll not hesitate on helping you carry them.
-It won't be long until Glorfindel and some other Gondolin Lords like Rog and Egalmoth notice Ecthelion's behavior towards you.
-They’ll tease Ecthelion endlessly for his feelings towards you. And they may ask him why he hadn’t reveled his feelings already.
-Of course he isn’t going to answer that question. He has some dignity to preserve in front of his friends. But in reality he wants to wait until he‘s sure that you feel the same way he does for you.
-Deep down Ecthelion knows he is afraid of being rejected. He knows he won’t be able to get back up from a rejection of a wonderful person such as yourself. It will be extremely painful, and he’s trying to avoid that.
-But that doesn’t keeps you and Ecthelion from staring at each other whenever you have the chance.
-A glance at him feels eternal, and if he catches you staring he’ll offer a soft smile. But when you catch him starring at you he’ll slightly blush. But somehow Ecthelion manages to look composed.
-Maybe you only perceive a content and confident Ecthelion in front of you. But he’s trying hard to maintain he’s composure and don’t burst out his declaration of love.
-Ecthelion will slowly get closer to you, to get to know you better. Often conversing with you or “casually” meeting up in certain places.
-Ecthelion it’s extremely patient, and he could keep playing this game forever. But Glorfindel and the others are not going to let him in a “stand-by” mode when it comes to your relationship with him.
-Ecthelion’s friends think he needs a push. They’ll try all sorts of plans to get you both in a relationship.
-Marriage is the main goal but they think it’s better if Ecthelion takes the initiative of that matter by himself.
-When you and Ecthelion are talking, the other lords won’t think twice and will join your conversation.
-Glorfindel and Rog will shamelessly make comments about his friend’s emotions for you. Even Egalmoth will join them.
-Egalmoth will make some kind of sarcastic comment but the purpose behind it is very clear. Although Ecthelion will make sure the teasing doesn’t goes too far.
-During those conversations Ecthelion will be focused on your reactions and how you feel. He is pretty good at reading people, and his skills are highly required for this assignment.
-I'm sure that one way or another your feelings will come out. You may not verbally express them, but your actions will give you away.
-When Ecthelion notices that you like him back he’ll be over the moon. He’ll even feel more confident to ask for courtship. And this motivates him to be even MORE attentive to you.
-Expect to find “friendly” gifts such as your favorite flowers on your room, or perhaps a beautiful and fine crafted bracelet... he’s just overly excited.
-Ecthelion has never been one for big and crazy declarations of love who attract the attention of many people.
-No no no, that’s not the way he’ll ask for courtship, it’s not even his style. Ecthelion knows small things also count and possess a deeper meaning.
-Ecthelion will invite you for a walk or to a private spot in Gondolin in which he can express to you how much he loves you.
-The place he chooses is probably your favorite in the city. Ecthelion can be romantic when he wants to.
-But don’t get the idea wrong he is still nervous, he just knows how to hide his feelings pretty well.
-Ecthelion’s confession will come suddenly and in a lighthearted manner. He’ll tell you some sweet and sincere words that will make your heart melt. And he’ll wait patiently for the answer.
-Just say yes! You both love each other! (and of course you say yes😉)
