Chapter 2 – The Springtime party
The party was in full fling. A merry band of Hobbits were playing pipes and trumpets and the majority of the guests were up dancing. A large pavilion had been set up with a windbreak on one side to keep the cold out. One section was full of tables laden with food where many Hobbits were now stood helping themselves. Also there were many barrels filled with Bywaters best ale which were proving very popular with the guests.
Robin sat alone watching the dancing, laughing as various Took children span round as fast as they could and fell over.
"May I have the honor of this dance"
Robin looked up into a pair of the friendliest brown eyes she had ever seen. The Hobbits clothes were green and white and he wore a silver chain mail shirt.
"If my cousin, Pip would allow it, he is very protective especially when I am around more roguish Hobbits, Master Brandybuck" she smiled at the Hobbit
"Though we are related not in name I am still your cousin, Miss Took, I feel I am just a capable of keeping you safe" He bowed low
"For such nice words I will dance with you Meriadoc, come"
Robin took Merry's hand and led him to the dancing circle just as a jaunty tune started up. Robin laughed as they span around, she had always liked been around Merry and to be honest had somewhat of a crush on him, but she was unaware that another Hobbit was watching her.
Frodo stood amongst a group of older Hobbits. They were talking of the new mill that was been built but Frodo wasn't paying any attention to the debate. Instead he was watching Robin dance.
"……so I says that they shouldn't be allowed back int' mill, what do you think Mr Frodo?"
"Err what….. what was that" he came back to the crowd around him. He got a feeling deep inside seeing Robin dance with Merry but he didn't know what it was. He excused himself from the group. "He don't half seem distant these days" commented young Doderic Brandybuck. The older Hobbits nodded in agreement.
The song finished as Frodo approached the couple. He bowed low "If it does not displease my friend too much may I have the next dance with the fair maiden" Merry let go of Robin "Yes it would, so I would let the maiden choose"
Robin curtsied to Merry "Thank you kind sir, but now I will dance with Frodo" Leaning over she kissed Merry on the cheek "Your still my favourite" she whispered. Merry grinned then went looking for Pippin 'and a good ale'.
The band started a slow number and holding on to Frodo's hands Robin began to dance in time. At first she couldn't look into his eyes but suddenly he put one hand under her chin tilting her head to make her look up. He didn't say anything just stared into her eyes, and she stared back. The way he looked at her made her feel as though he could read her every thought and feeling. She looked away embarrassed and she could feel herself redden, Frodo pulled her closer into him as they continued to dance to the music. When the song had finished he bowed again. Suddenly Robin was grabbed by each arm, it was Sam and Rosie "Come on love" laughed Rose "Lets have some games".
The rest of the night passed quickly and Robin had never had so much fun but she glad when they finally got back to Bag End, she was tired. Sam and Rosie quickly retired, with Rose being pregnant she needed all the rest she could get. Robin also went to bed exhausted but full of memories from the dance with Frodo.
The party was in full fling. A merry band of Hobbits were playing pipes and trumpets and the majority of the guests were up dancing. A large pavilion had been set up with a windbreak on one side to keep the cold out. One section was full of tables laden with food where many Hobbits were now stood helping themselves. Also there were many barrels filled with Bywaters best ale which were proving very popular with the guests.
Robin sat alone watching the dancing, laughing as various Took children span round as fast as they could and fell over.
"May I have the honor of this dance"
Robin looked up into a pair of the friendliest brown eyes she had ever seen. The Hobbits clothes were green and white and he wore a silver chain mail shirt.
"If my cousin, Pip would allow it, he is very protective especially when I am around more roguish Hobbits, Master Brandybuck" she smiled at the Hobbit
"Though we are related not in name I am still your cousin, Miss Took, I feel I am just a capable of keeping you safe" He bowed low
"For such nice words I will dance with you Meriadoc, come"
Robin took Merry's hand and led him to the dancing circle just as a jaunty tune started up. Robin laughed as they span around, she had always liked been around Merry and to be honest had somewhat of a crush on him, but she was unaware that another Hobbit was watching her.
Frodo stood amongst a group of older Hobbits. They were talking of the new mill that was been built but Frodo wasn't paying any attention to the debate. Instead he was watching Robin dance.
"……so I says that they shouldn't be allowed back int' mill, what do you think Mr Frodo?"
"Err what….. what was that" he came back to the crowd around him. He got a feeling deep inside seeing Robin dance with Merry but he didn't know what it was. He excused himself from the group. "He don't half seem distant these days" commented young Doderic Brandybuck. The older Hobbits nodded in agreement.
The song finished as Frodo approached the couple. He bowed low "If it does not displease my friend too much may I have the next dance with the fair maiden" Merry let go of Robin "Yes it would, so I would let the maiden choose"
Robin curtsied to Merry "Thank you kind sir, but now I will dance with Frodo" Leaning over she kissed Merry on the cheek "Your still my favourite" she whispered. Merry grinned then went looking for Pippin 'and a good ale'.
The band started a slow number and holding on to Frodo's hands Robin began to dance in time. At first she couldn't look into his eyes but suddenly he put one hand under her chin tilting her head to make her look up. He didn't say anything just stared into her eyes, and she stared back. The way he looked at her made her feel as though he could read her every thought and feeling. She looked away embarrassed and she could feel herself redden, Frodo pulled her closer into him as they continued to dance to the music. When the song had finished he bowed again. Suddenly Robin was grabbed by each arm, it was Sam and Rosie "Come on love" laughed Rose "Lets have some games".
The rest of the night passed quickly and Robin had never had so much fun but she glad when they finally got back to Bag End, she was tired. Sam and Rosie quickly retired, with Rose being pregnant she needed all the rest she could get. Robin also went to bed exhausted but full of memories from the dance with Frodo.
