Further Up Further In

By Robin Girl

Original Chapter 6

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Ok so I'd figure I'd go ahead and type last few chappies of the original up.

Then I have the sequel (for the original story mind you) almost done….

The original one goes by to fast if you ask me…so if it sounds rushed I'm sorry.

I also have 4 more stories for LOTR coming up that are almost complete.

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Pippin had somehow gotten out of Strider's arms and was hiding in the corner. He kept screaming for Merry.

Strider was scared, he didn't want Pippin to hurt himself. "Come on Elrond.."

Just about that time Merry came running in to see Pippin curled up in the right corner. Strider was knelt down 10 feet or so away trying to gently persuade the hobbit of it. "Pip?"

Pippin looked over at Merry with glassy eyes, "Merry? Watch out Da is after me again!"

Strider sighed, "Would someone please enlighten me about his father?"

"When ever Pip gets in trouble, his da likes to beat him." Merry ran over and gathered Pippin up in arms, "Come on Pip, Uncle Paladin isn't here. You're dreaming wake up."

Pippin's body finally realized that it was sick and his mind finally realized that he was tired. "Da? He's not here?"

No. He's not.." Merry told him soothingly, "Let's get you back in bed…"

"Stay with me please.." Pippin sobbed holding onto Merry's vest so no matter what he couldn't leave.

"Ok, Pip, I'll say. It's alright, I'm here now." Merry kissed Pippin's burning forehead, "Try and get some sleep."

"Keep him there until we change the sheets. Here." Strider threw him another nightshirt that was lying around. Elrond had left after seeing that everything was under control. "Put him in this."

Come on Pippin, hold your arms up." Pippin didn't move he just cling to Merry. The blonde sighed, "I'm not going to leave you goose."

Pippin reluctantly lifted his arms and allowed Merry to pull his sweat drenched shirt off his body. "Am I ever going to get well?"

"Of course Pip, We just have to break your fever. Then everything will be fine." Merry tried to say it bravely. His love was going to be ok. No buts to it.

Strider finished changing the sheets then he helped Pippin back into the bed. "Rest, I will bring some food in for you later."

"Can Merry stay?" Pippin knew that his cousin would be able to but he wanted to make sure. Strider looked into Pippin's eyes, if he said no then the innocent eyes would fill with tears. "If he wants to."

Pippin now turned to his love, "Merry?"

Merry smiled ruffling Pippin's hair, "Of course."

"Alright, I'll be back later."

"Merry.." Pippin asked after Strider had left.

"Yes Pip?" Merry sat on the edge of Pip's bed covering Pippin with more blankets.

"Could I uh kiss you?" Pippin turned bright red after he asked.

Merry realized they hadn't kissed at all since they confessed their love to each other. He felt really stupid now. What a great boy friend he had been.

"Merry?" Pippin was afraid he'd moved to fast and was going to lose Merry.

"Sure.." Merry helped Pippin sit up, the hobbit's blue eyes were bright as they had been before they were sick. Merry leaned close pressing his lips against Pippin's warm ones.

Pippin melted under his lovers touch. He'd never been kissed by anyone before and it felt wonderful. He'd seen his parents do it and always wondered what it felt like. His parents.

Merry felt Pippin freeze, worried he'd done to much at one time. "Oh no did I do something?" Pippin didn't answer and just fell into Merry's arms sobbing, "Pip what's wrong?"

"If Da finds out we love each other he'll whip me and then you.."

"Oh Pip.." Merry rocked him kissing his curly hair, "We'll tell him together. I won't let him hurt you."

"I'm tired.." Pippin murmured after awhile of being rocked. He liked being so close to Merry.

"Sleep then I'll hold you." Merry stated.

"Alright..love you Merry.."

"Love You To"

End Chapter 6

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