This drabble has been written for the fist-line meme on Livejournal.

Title: An Offer Made
Rating: G

Special thanks to shirebound for beta reading.

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Frodo's smile faded as he turned his head. (first line by iorhael)

"You don't mean that."

Stunned expression, furrowed brow; my offer certainly took you by surprise.

"You're joking."

No question, but a statement; doubtful eyes search mine. I don't answer at once, and yet I see your face change. Doubt turns into hope, amazement into a silent question.

"You are joking, are you not?"

Doubtful now, almost timid.

"It's as I said. I would like to adopt you, and bring you to Bag End to live, if that's what you also wish."

Slowly your smile returns and you fling your arms around me. "Tis more than I would dare to ask."