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Bilbo Baggins didn't expect to accompany 13 Dwarves as their official burglar on a perilous journey to reclaim a kingdom. He doubly didn't expect to be playing matchmaker among these Dwarves as well. Nor did he expect to find love of his own.
“I made a promise to your mother, before she passed.” "And?” Bilbo prompted. “I promised your mother I would find you a husband.” “W-what?” Bilbo spluttered, pushing his tea aside as he leapt from his armchair. “I - how could you - who would I even -” “Why, Thorin Oakenshield, of course,” Gandalf answered with a far too smug smile.
Throughout the quest to reclaim Erebor, Bilbo learned to deal with the many vexing behaviours of the Dwarves. One thing he could never adapt to, however, was their belief in superstition.
“I have another idea,” he said slowly, fingers playing with the mithril draped across his chest. “Yes?” Gandalf prodded, grey brows knotting together. “In case he doesn’t –” Bilbo’s voice faded out and he toed the ground hesitantly. “What?” Thranduil asked, voice dripping with malice. “Continue, Halfling, or I will force the words out of you.” “Let him speak,” Bard cast the elf-king a side-eyed glance, before letting his gaze rest fully on the young hobbit. “What is it, Master Baggins? What is your plan should the Arkenstone fail to convince him?” Bilbo took a breath. Let it out. Took another and turned to Gandalf, cracking his knuckles nervously. “You’re not going to like it.” ~Bilbo offers himself as a part of the trade for the Arkenstone to sweeten the pot and get Thorin to agree to peace.
The story behind We Three Kings, Bickering Are. Five times Thorin thought Bilbo was flirting. Five times Bilbo thought Thorin was flirting. And one time Lady Yavanna had ENOUGH
Bilbo realises he has feelings for Thorin, but is convinced that Thorin couldn't possibly reciprocate.
Thorin is oblivious. Bilbo thinks Thorin hates him. Literally everyone is tired of it.
In a Middle Earth where dwarves dream of Heartsongs and hobbits carry the name of their fated partner as private Mark, Bilbo Baggins had never been able to properly translate the strange rows of runes inscribed on his wrist. And likewise, Thorin Oakenshield had never imagined he would hear the voice of his Heartsong from a fussy little gentlehobbit.
It's not that Bilbo is very cross for not getting to learn Khuzdul, but that doesn't mean Thorin can go around speaking it without Bilbo wanting to understand it.
Nori teaches Bilbo how to throw knives, something which the company are delighted to find he has a talent for. However, Thorin may have a few words on the matter himself.