2006 Birthday Drabbles
Gandalfs apprentice's 2006 Birthday Gifts: 19. Sharing Good News - by Imhiriel
Bilbo quickly closed the door to the night.
"You know I'm always happy to see you. But that was foolhardy – what if anyone has noticed you? And you know Frodo always visits this time of the year!"
The reproach had no effect on the dripping Ranger, his air of giddy excitement undiminished.
"Yes, yes. But he isn't here yet, you say. And nobody is out in this weather anyway." Fairly glowing from within, he grinned at his friend, eyes sparkling. "I just had to come and tell you..."
Bilbo looked up expectantly.
The grin grew even wider. "She loves me!"
"You know I'm always happy to see you. But that was foolhardy – what if anyone has noticed you? And you know Frodo always visits this time of the year!"
The reproach had no effect on the dripping Ranger, his air of giddy excitement undiminished.
"Yes, yes. But he isn't here yet, you say. And nobody is out in this weather anyway." Fairly glowing from within, he grinned at his friend, eyes sparkling. "I just had to come and tell you..."
Bilbo looked up expectantly.
The grin grew even wider. "She loves me!"
