Guarded Heart, by Narya
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tolkienshortfanworksAuthor: Narya
Title: Guarded Heart
Characters: Gelmir, Gwindor, Finduilas
Pairing: Gwindor/Finduilas (pre-ship)
Text type / Format: Drabble
Source / Fandom: The Silmarillion
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Word Count: 100
Summary: Gwindor's attention is not where it should be, and his brother has noticed.
Author notes: Many thanks to Raiyana for the impromptu beta, and for suggesting the title.
Author notes: Many thanks to Raiyana for the impromptu beta, and for suggesting the title.
“I never took you for a coward, brother. Or remiss in your duties, come to that.”
“Remiss?” Gwindor folded his arms. The music soared, and the beat of the drum grew fast and wild. “Explain.”
“Our lord commands us to guard and protect him while he visits his nephew. Instead you spend all night staring at his great-niece, and yet you're afraid even to speak with her.”
“I am not staring.” Across the room, Finduilas laughed, cheeks alight in the fire's glow. “And I am not afraid.”
Gelmir's eyes gleamed. “Then ask her for a dance.”
