Rec: An Accidental Engagement by potentiality_26

Title: An Accidental Engagement

Author: potentiality_26

Canon: The Hobbit | Tolkienverse

Pairing: Thorin Oakenshield/Bilbo Baggins; side of Tauriel/Kíli/Fíli

Rating: Teen [PG]

Word Count: 8,447

Summary: “It’s something I’ve been working on, for Thorin. It’s a … chronicle. Of our adventure.” Bilbo thought that would be fine thing for Thorin to have, but suddenly he found himself wondering if it was a suitable gift for a king. “That is… right, isn’t it?” “Yes,” Kíli said eagerly. “Since you’re not one for dwarven crafts, that is. It’s a work of your hands and a very symbolic one too. It’s perfectly appropriate.” He was practically glowing, though when Bilbo glanced at Fíli for confirmation, he found him unusually pale. But then, Kíli was elbowing him rather hard, and perhaps in a place that was still tender. ~ Bilbo's fake-it-'til-you-make-it interpretation of dwarven culture is working quite well for him, thank you very much- all the way up until it really, really isn't.

Recommendation: Bilbo really pulls off the "fake it 'til you make it" in this one and he totally gets away with it without anyone ever really noticing it. It is pretty funny though when the penny finally drops. :D

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #1,917

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