Just slightly more than a double drabble

[auntiemeesh]

Frodo, book in hand, sat curled up in his favorite chair, just close enough to the hearth to feel a gentle heat radiating outward from the small fire. The day had been unseasonably cool, not that anyone had minded a break from the mid-summer heat, and there was a distinct nip to the air this evening. Just enough to make sitting in front of the fire seem a fine thing, Frodo reflected as Bilbo entered the room, carrying a tray with tea things.

Setting his book aside, Frodo uncurled and walked over to Bilbo's side. "Shall I be Mother?" he offered as Bilbo set the tray down.

"That would be lovely, lad. Thank you."

Frodo concentrated on his task, making sure none of the leaf escaped the strainer to end up in his cousin's cup. Once he had fixed Bilbo's tea just the way the old hobbit liked it, with plenty of cream and just a hint of honey, he made a cup for himself, with much less cream but a dollop more of the sweet honey. Returning to his chair and once more curling his legs up under him, he sighed in deep satisfaction. He opened his book again, but promptly lost himself in dreams, gazing deep into the fire. This, he knew on some deep level, was as close to perfect as life needed to get.

Comments

[ansostuff.livejournal.com]

What a lovely little scene! It`s always nice to see Bilbo and Frodo happy at Bag End.

I`ve always found the phrase "Shall I be mother" incredibly funny. Don`t know why, it just sounds strange. I suppose it`s commonly used, but it rings very weird in my ears, lol. Maybe it`s because we don`t have a phrase for pouring out drink fto people. :)

[shirebound]

Like Anso, I'm not familiar with a phrase like, "Shall I be mother?", but it does sound very British. What a sweet, peaceful little scene.

[lily-the-hobbit.livejournal.com]

Aww... this is very sweet! I love to see Frodo so peaceful.

[auntiemeesh.livejournal.com]

It's a phrase we don't use here in the States but I know it's very British. I don't know if it would have been used in the Shire or not, but I love the sound of it anyway.

It`s always nice to see Bilbo and Frodo happy at Bag End.

I've got tons of angsty stuff demanding to be written and I needed a little moment of peace and serenity to balance it out. I'm glad you liked it. :D

[auntiemeesh.livejournal.com]

I've come across the phrase several times and decided to just throw it in. I hope it isn't too jarring.

[auntiemeesh.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I don't write Frodo terribly often and I've found that when I do, it tends to be pre-Quest fluff or moments post-Quest when he's feeling well. Tolkien gave him enough angst, I like to make him happy, lol.

[slightlytookish]

I've never heard of that phrase either! :)

This is sweet, peaceful scene. I love these happy times at Bag End :)

[auntiemeesh.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I had spent the evening curled up in front of a fire, just like Frodo (it was quite cool yesterday in northern New Hampshire) and it was making me feel very hobbity. :D

[pipspebble.livejournal.com]

*sigh* Ooooh, Meeshie! This is lovely! What a sweet, comfy little scene. I've heard the "Mother" phrase before and wasn't jarred at all. I thought it a nice little addition. Terrific job! :-)

[auntiemeesh.livejournal.com]

Thanks, dear. There really isn't anything quite as cozy as a happily blazing fire on a cool evening shared with loved ones. I'm glad you liked it. :D

[mariole.livejournal.com]

Wow. I am slain by warm fuzzies. What a perfect evening. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[auntiemeesh.livejournal.com]

Once every great now and again, I just get a need to write Frodo fuzzies. I'm glad you liked it. :D