A/N: Wow, Celtic Cross, I wouldn't call it the best FrodoOC Romance, but thanks. :D I've actually never read any other FrodoOCs so I have nothing to compare it to, but I'm glad you like it.
Chapter 4: A Very Fond Farewell
Because Frodo and Bilbo's birthday party was that night Valia and Frodo decided to keep their engagement a secret. The ring was very beautiful with a god band and a stone as blue as Frodo's eyes. That ring rested upon her ring finger of her left hand, and the ruby was now worn on her middle finger. Valia stood by and watched as many of the hobbits danced, ate, drank, or watched Gandalf's fireworks. She was torn from her thoughts as Frodo took her hand and pulled her onto the dance floor.
"Frodo!" She laughed as he spun them around.
"Do you dance, fair maiden?" he asked, grinning.
She smiled. "If I see someone worthy enough to dance with."
He laughed then slipped one arm under her knees as he spun her around again. She laughed as she put her arms around his neck. He set her on her feet once more, and they danced together. Frodo spun her around and around until she was nearly dizzy, both of them laughing. As the song ended, Frodo caught her close then they kissed. They left the dance floor together, holding hands.
"What did you do while we were apart?" Frodo asked as they sat together in view of the party tree.
"I spent much of the time perfecting my skills. Gandalf barely left me a moment's peace." She smiled shyly. "I thought of you a lot. I wondered if you were getting into mischief, or if Merry and Pippin were blaming you for their antics."
He laughed. "They tried, but Bilbo knew." He lightly touched her hair, caressing her cheek with his thumb. I missed you far too much.
She blushed and looked down. Gandalf often complained about my concentration level. She looked up into his beautiful blue eyes, the eyes that could see into her very being.
Their lips met and neither noticed the dragon firework zooming above the party. They sat together as Bilbo began his speech. Frodo kept his arm around her waist, her head on his shoulder.
"My dear Bagginses and Boffins," Bilbo began amidst the cheers of the crowd. "Tooks and Brandybucks." They cheered again. "Grubbs, Chubbs, Hornblowers, Bracegirdles, and Proudfoots!"
"Proudfeet!" an elderly Proudfoot called from the back.
The crowd laughed; Bilbo waved a hand dismissively. "Today is my one hundred and eleventh birthday!" The hobbits cheered yet again. "I have called you all together for a purpose. Indeed, for Three Purposes." This seemed to make an impression because a strange silence fell. "First of all, to tell you that I am immensely fond of you all, and that eleventy-one years is far too short a time to live amongst such excellent and admirable hobbits." This received a tremendous outburst of approval. "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." This received scattered clapping, but many were still trying to see if it came out to a compliment. Valia and Frodo were trying hard not to laugh. "Secondly, to celebrate my birthday." Cheers again. "I should say our birthday. For it is, of course, also the birthday of my heir and nephew, Frodo. He comes of age and into his inheritance today." Bilbo winked in the direction of the young couple as everyone clapped. Valia blushed, knowing the old hobbit had guessed about their engagement, but Frodo kissed her hand and they shared a smile. "I…I have things to do," Bilbo said suddenly. Frodo and Valia, who knew what was going to happen were silent. "I regret to announce this is the end! I am going now." Bilbo looked toward Frodo and Valia. "I bid you all a very fond farewell. Goodbye." Bilbo stepped down and disappeared.
Everyone gasped then leapt up and began searching for him. Valia and Frodo remained where they were.
"I rather wish I could have gone with him," Frodo said quietly. Valia rested her hand on his shoulder, and he looked over at her. "But I had to make a choice." He kissed her forehead then lightly kissed her on the lips. "I chose you."
She blushed, and they shared a smile. They were sitting together when Pippin and Merry passed by and started whispering.
"Come on," Frodo said, taking Valia's hand and heading toward Bag End. He opened the door. "Bilbo?" He stopped and released her hand as he knelt to pick up a gold band,. It was Bilbo's ring, the one he had used at the party tonight. "He's gone hasn't he?"
Gandalf sat by the fire muttering to himself. Valia walked inside with Frodo.
"Gandalf?"
The old wizard and turned to Frodo then glanced at the ring in his hand. "Ah, Bilbo's ring. He's gone to stay with the elves." Gandalf stood and retreaved an envelope. "He's left you Bag End." He held out the envelope to Frodo who put the ring in it. "Along with all his possessions." Gandalf closed and sealed the envelope with wax. "The ring is yours now." He held the envelope to Frodo who hesitantly took it. "Put it somewhere out of sight."
A/N: Yes, most of this was cut from the movie and book. All credit goes to J.R.R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson save for Valia's additions. :D Keep reading Celtic Cross! You're lucky it's only the first week of school. I have nearly absolutely no homework!