[Fool Of A Took]

Why had Tom been so hard on Melody, Cedric thought as he sat by the fireplace, I don't have anything against that a woman comes with us. Cedric rose up and walked to the kitchen and started making some tea. Why had he been so harsh to her? That question annoyed his mind all the time. And now he was supposed to go on a journey with that man. Cedric tried to think of the journey instead. Suddenly he heard someone knocking on the door. Someone was knocking so hard that it sounded like someone where going to blow up his door. He ran through the hall and opened the door. His mother, Lilly, stood outside and was jumping up and down to keep the herself warm.

“Mother!” Cedric began and hugged her.

“Cedric! What is the meaning of this?” she said and now her voice started to sound angry.

“What are you talking about?” Cedric said and looked confused at his mother.

“I’ve heard from my neighbour that you and several others are leaving, and will try to get to Rivendell?!” she said and looked shocked.

“Ehm... Yes, mother. I was just going to tell you.” Cedric said slowly. “ Come in and have a cup of tea. I will explain everything.”

They both went into Cedric's kitchen and Lilly sat down. Cedric served her tea and sat down beside her. He didn't like the look of her face. The worried look he used to get when he was in trouble. She sipped at the tea and leaned back in the chair. Cedric had a bad feeling of explaining it all. She must be worried and disappointed now, he thought and stroke his hand through his hair. His mother stared at him and had a cold look. Cedric tried to avoid her gaze. His mother seemed to await Cedric to explain it all, but Cedric still didn’t say anything.
“I don't want to lose you too, Cedric” she began.

“Mother, I will come back!” Cedric said, he actually thought at least, I hope I do.

His mother shook her head slowly. She sipped at her tea and leaned back in the chair. “I am sorry, mother, but you must go now. I will come by your house before I leave” Cedric said and tried to smile. But it was hard. His mother looked concerned, but she rose up and walked to the door. They took farewell and Cedric stood on his doorstep and looked at her as she walked home. He turned back into his hole. Now I will go to Melody and see if she’s ok, he thought and grabbed his best winter coat. He pulled his coat tight around him and started to walk slowly to Melody. He knocked at Melody’s door and started to jump up and down to keep himself warm.

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