"Meia,"

Soft hands touched my face. I smiled and reached for them. I remembered such hands, such a touch so warm and loving.

"Meia,"

I opened my eyes, hoping to be lost in the depths of two black eyes. My hands touched hands and my eyes touched eyes, but neither belonged to him.

"Oh, Frodo," I gasped, my eyes quickly adapting to the darkness. His eyes shone like blue stones in the dark and my hands were clutched in his. I felt a blush work from high in face right down to my toes. I looked around and saw no one else was awake. "Frodo, what is it?" I asked in a hushed voice. He stepped back pulling me up into a sitting position.

"I thought I saw something, Meia," The hobbit breathed and I realized I liked it when he didn't call me 'Lady'. "I can't see in the dark like you though," I stood up and he freed one of my hands to point into the darkness. "Over there, by the fountain."

We had traveled for about to days in the mines. We now slept on an elevated platform, accessed by a series of crumbling staircases at the edge of the platform. The platform itself led only to a large wooden door. Below us, was what looked to be a courtyard, or the remains of one. It had arches, torch holders and a magnificent fountain that still trickled water and was home to several dozen blind fish/ I crept to the edge of the platform, still keeping hold of Frodo's hand so I could guide him in the dark.

"Do you see anything?" He asked as we reached the edge. I sank into a crouch and peered down into the courtyard.

"No," I said staring at the fountain and then, " Wait, I do see something,"

It was a small, elvish creature all grey and balding, with quick movements and lantern eyes. It was eating the fish in the fountain.

"What is it?" I asked, disgusted.

"Gollum," Frodo answered softly in my ear. "he owned the ring before my uncle Bilbo found it. Gandalf told me he was following us, but I didn't think he'd follow us into the mines,"

I turned my head to say something to Frodo and found my vision engulfed by those two blue eyes. I didn't realized he was so close. He was so close, in fact, when I turned my head, our noses brushed each other. I felt my face go hot and achingly realized that my hand was still in his.

For a moment, neither of us said anything and then he gave my hand a gentle squeeze, " Meia, I wanted to-to tell you-" His round face was flushed and his eyes wide and anxious, when there came a loud noise and Samwise calling out into the dark for his master. A sudden breath of air told me that he'd released my hand and Frodo stood up and made his way over to the groggy party, awakened by Sam tripping over several people.

I gripped my hand to my heart which was beating wildly as Frodo's voice could be heard explaining everything to Gandalf. The grey wizard told everyone that since we were all awake we might as well get a head start. I stood and made my way over to where I had been sleeping and gathered my small pack.

" Oh, Meia, don't tell me you've fallen for that imp and I thought you could sink no lower than the druid!" Rash cackled in my ear.

"Be quiet, you vexing parasite," I hissed to the air, "I've fallen for no one, so just mind your own business!"

So we continued on with hanging heads and wide mouthed yawns, trekking deep into the mines once again, leaving behind the solitary Gollum and going into who knows what dangers.

A/N this is a story line that I'm still struggling with, so if you could in your review (if you give one) please tell me what you think of the possible idea of Meia and Frodo hooking up. Thanks!