"Uncle Bilbo?"
"Yes my dear boy?" the old Hobbit replied, glancing up from his map and peering over his glasses at the young tweenager beside him.
"Have you ever been in love?"
Bilbo stared intently at Frodo for a moment, opening and closing his mouth once or twice before smiling, a warm, forgotten feeling settling over his withered heart. Slightly amused at the query, Bilbo replied "What makes you ask that Frodo my lad? Got your eye on a Hobbit lass?"
The blush that blossomed across Frodo's cheeks made Bilbo nostalgic; remembering how he would have done the same if asked that question.
"Not exactly Uncle, just…wondering really" Frodo lied blatantly. Bilbo could see it but did not question the young Hobbit; let the boy believe what he wanted to believe.
"Yes, of course I have Frodo, hasn't everyone?" Bilbo questioned, a smile settling over his face. Frodo just continued to stare up at his Uncle, clearly pondering and wishing for a good story.
"Would you please-if you don't mind-tell me about her" Frodo questioned cautiously-not wanting to over step on the old Hobbit-although he did long to be comforted by one of Bilbo's excellent tales.
To Frodo's delight, his fellow Hobbit nodded and replied: "Oh Frodo, it was a long time ago. But you know what my dear boy; she is still as clear in my mind as you are now. I can see her whenever I close my eyes: her dark chocolate hair draping down her back, he bright blue eyes staring into mine. It's all as clear as the sun and moon in my head. I hope I never lose sight of her" Bilbo let out a long sigh, removed his glasses-placing them on the table beside him-and leaned back, sinking into his armchair.
Frodo read the signs, putting down the book he had been reading and moving into a more comfortable position, readying himself for the storytelling to come.
Bilbo pondered on how to start for a moment, leaving Frodo in anticipation, before exclaiming: "Ah yes, of course" and beginning the dive into his past.
A/N: Hello my dear readers and welcome to Middle-Earth. I hope you like this little peak of what's to come. I was watching 'The Hobbit' with my parents and the question "Has Bilbo ever been in love?" came to me. Personally-the way Martin Freeman portrayed him-I believe he would have made an excellent husband and decided to create a girl for him. Next chapter will be in Bilbo's past and will progress as he meets and falls in love.
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-H.x