Chapter 8

A/N: Ahhh!!! Gimli…me…hitting on?! Ahhh!!! You are so mean! I'm glad you changed it to Frodo. You're so nice. (I feel like Kits) Be prepared for a weird chapter. Nessa's POV.

Disclaimer: We own nothing. So please don't sue us because we're just a group of kiddos. Don't hurt me! All I own in this Snickers bar. And no, you may not have it.

Although I didn't really want to take Frodo's blanket, I was kinda glad I did for a couple of reasons. One: he's warm. Two: He's warm and fuzzy. Three: I wanted to make Pip jealous to see me with someone else. He he he.

"Thank you for sharing with me, Frodo," I said, snuggling up next to him. 'Check me out now, Pip!' I thought.

"Think nothing of it."

I heard Gimli mumble something next to me and rolled onto his side.

Legolas and Boromir both finished their watches and now it was Aragorn's watch. He was sitting pretty close to me and Frodo.

I woke up because I heard someone softly singing. "What song is that?" I asked, startling him.

"Nothing; just something to pass the time. Go back to sleep; you'll need your rest."

"Alright.  'Night." I turned back over and snuggled up next to Frodo again. He's so snuggly. I felt as though someone was staring at me. I blew it off thinking I was just imagining things.

I awoke the next morning and I was surprised to find that Frodo and I were still huddled close together. I moved his arm, which was around me protectively, and went to join Aragorn and Pippin who were the first to have awoken.

"Morning," I said to both of them and sat down next to Strider; I was still mad at Pippin. "Does it ever warm up here?" I asked, shivering.

"Only when we're not here," Strider joked. (Why am I the one who brightens everyone's day? I mad Legolas smile and now I made Aragorn joke. I'm so cool) Pippin just stared at him and me.

Silly hobbit! I wasn't going to let him ruin my vacation. I reached over and "accidentally" brushed Aragorn's arm. "I'm sorry!" I said, and batted my lashes at him.

I heard Pip squeak (he he). Ha! I knew he would be jealous!

Within a 15 minute period everyone in the fellowship was awake. Christy and Merry were up and 'busy'; Frodo was packing with Gimli and Legolas; Sam and Boromir were cooking; and Gandalf was sitting with Strider, Pip, and me.

"I'm seriously cold!" I said between chattering teeth.

Strider put his arm around me and pulled me close. "Better?" he asked.

"Yeah, thanks," I answered. I looked over at Pippin who just stared, open mouthed at the sight before him. I smiled.

Soon everyone was gathered around the fire and eating breakfast. For some reason Gimli insisted on sitting next to me. I was still being held by Strider, and Christy was in Merry's arms. (Aww… everyone looked so cute!) Pippin was sitting next to Merry and was shooting dirty looks at Strider. (Ooo… someone's jealous!)

"That's it! I've had it!" Pippin said getting up and grabbing me. "We're going to work this out."

"Hey! Let me go! LET ME GO!!"

He took me to a seclude area behind some trees and sat me down.

"You need to learn some manners!" I said, crossing my arms.

"We need to work this out, Nessa. I'm sorry. I guess I shouldn't have been complaining so much."

"Yeah!"

"I also should've listened to you. And for that I'm sorry."

"Well I'm glad you apologized. You're forgiven." I jumped up and knocked him over I landed on him so hard.

"How do you know I've forgiven you?" Pip asked me.

"Forgiven me?!" I asked incredulously. "Me?! What did I do wrong?"

"You slept with Frodo," he said. "I watched you all night to make sure you didn't do anything."

"First off, I didn't 'sleep' with him; I was cold and he offered me him blanket. You don't want me to freeze do you? All we did was share a blanket. Second, you watched me all night? I thought I felt someone watching me."

"That was me," he said sheepishly. "I'm sorry I jumped to conclusions."

"It's OK, babe," I said. He pulled me into a kiss. Ooo…hobbit kisses. Me gusto. (Ahh…my pants fell)

15 minutes later we joined the fellowship at the fire and finished breakfast. I was glad I had made up with Pippin but I was also kind of sad because that meant no more flirting with Frodo and Strider. Oh well.

Everyone finished breakfast and packed so we continued on our way. I walked with Pippin; Christy with Merry; Gimli with Legolas; Aragorn with Gandalf; Frodo with Sam; and Boromir was all alone.

Pippin and I started to drift back in the line but wherever I went, Gimli followed. I wish he would go away because he's quite annoying. He needs a girl.

When Pip and I finally did get Gimli to stop following us he held my hand. "Vanessa, I-" he started but Aragorn decided to finish his conversation with Gandalf and came to talk with me.

"Hello, Strider," I said, letting go of Pippin's hand. Oh man, they were both so hot; I didn't know who to hit on! "Pip," I thought. "He's the one you should stay with."

"You two shouldn't lag behind. Who knows what follows us," he said making his way in between Pippin and me.

"Alright," I answered. "You stay in back."

"I'll do it!" Gimli piped in.

"Umm…no. I'd rather Strider does it. He has um…more weapons," I said out loud to everyone. But to Strider I said, "Actually, I'm afraid he's going to stare at my butt."

"Oh, don't worry. I will stay in back."

"Good."

A/N: I am so tired. I'm going to bed. See ya. Sorry my chappie was so long and boring but that's what you get. Gooo…Christy! (I feel like a brainless cheerleader) Umm…my apologies to all you cheerleaders. ;P