"Bofur we really should-mmmph!-Oh we really must get up and-mmmph! Oh!"

The dwarf nibbled playfully on Bilbo's ear and the hobbit began to giggle as Bofur's hands tickled playfully at his ribs.

"What's the rush?" Bofur asked after Bilbo kissed him swiftly and finally managed to stagger out of the bed, "The way I understand it, Gandalf won't be along until later. That gives us more 'n enough time to…familiarize."

"We familiarized ourselves three times last night!" Bilbo laughed, "I think we should rest! We might get bored with one another!"

Bofur guffawed and rolled onto his back as he laughed heartily; "I doubt it!" He retorted with a wide grin, "Yer a flexible one!"

Bilbo flushed but grinned all the same; "Come on," He encouraged as he began digging through his closet, "We've much to do today. I've got a surprise for you."

Bofur startled and watched Bilbo put on a fresh shirt and waist coat from where he lay.

"I thought it was yer birthday," He said as he too climbed reluctantly out of the bed and began to dress, "Ye didn't have to do anything for me!"

Bilbo observed Bofur with a shy smile; "Oh yes I did," He pointed out as he began making the bed, "You've come so far for me, leaving your kin behind in Erebor, and while you showed how far you're willing to go for me, I've yet to show you what I'm willing to do for you."

Bofur, in the midst of starting his first braid, stopped and gave Bilbo a puzzled look.

"What do ye mean?" He asked, and Bilbo shrugged with a sly smile.

"Get dressed," He ordered, "you'll find out later."

After they'd eaten and cleaned the halls of Bag End, near noon, the hobbit had urged Bofur to take a walk with him into the market place where Bilbo presented him before a vacant building.

"What?" Bofur asked as he observed the large, empty shop for a moment, "What's this?"

"Yours," Bilbo answered, nudging the dwarf with his elbow playfully, "It's your-or rather-what I hope will be that toy shop you've always wanted. Remember?"

Bofur's mouth parted and his eyes widened and he looked from the hobbit to the building in amazement.

"Bilbo…I can't believe ye would…this is incredible."

Bofur removed his hat and rubbed his eyes; hardly able to believe what stood before him was the beginning of his much desired independent enterprise.

"I purchased it last month after your last letter," Bilbo explained, "I hope it's not too much of a shock. Oh, here, the key."

Bofur turned and took the key Bilbo extended to him; His eyes still wide and his heart swelling in joy and gratitude, the dwarf couldn't help but feel the sting of blissful tears.

"I thought it would be awhile before…" and his voice broke at the realization that none had ever been so kind as to bestow such a gift upon him in his long life.

Bilbo came close and clasped Bofur's wrist; "Open the door," He urged, "I'd really like to see if it's what you'll need."

Ignoring the gazes of those that watched, Bofur did so and the two entered slowly.

"There's still a lot to be done but there's two back rooms," Bilbo explained casually, "I imagine you'd need two. One for a work area and the other for storage."

Bofur nodded as his fingers dusted off a shelf; "I can put 'em here," He explained, "The toys, I mean."

Bilbo smiled; "So it's sufficient?" He asked hopefully, "It'll suit you for now?"

Bofur chuckled and hurried over to Bilbo and swept the startled hobbit into his arms; "O'course!" Bofur exclaimed happily, "Ye've done well by me my love!"

Bilbo laughed heartily as Bofur swung him about as if dancing for a few moments before he pleaded to be put down.

"Oh! I'm dizzy!" The hobbit laughed, gripping the front of Bofur's tunic, and he shook his head.

After they'd gotten their breaths back, and after Bofur looked around the wonderful gift he asked: "How much did this cost ye?"

Bilbo waved a dismissively; "It was only a handful of change considering what I came back with after the war," He explained, "And besides, I want you to be happy here."

Bofur pulled Bilbo into a tight hug and moaned happily into his curls; "I am," He confessed, then tilting the hobbits chin up, he pecked Bilbo's lips delicately.

"I doubt I'll ever be unhappy here with ye."

Bilbo snorted. "You haven't met the Sackville-Bagginses!"