Disclaimer: I do not own The Hobbit
When they finally arrived, Bilbo was taken to the hotel while the brothers decided to go out for a while. When Bilbo got to his room he was planning on unpacking and then talking to Thorin about his run in with Smaug. Only, Thorin was waiting for him right inside the door to his room. "Come in. Make yourself at home." Bilbo muttered sarcastically.
"You spoke to Smaug?" Thorin stood from his perch to glare down at Bilbo.
"I did." Bilbo said casually.
"And what, pray tell, did the two of you chat over?" Thorin was seething. Bilbo told every detail of his story from the lie he'd told Fili and Kili about goodbyes to his return to the hotel.
"And I am quite offended by the accusation in your voice." Bilbo added when his story was concluded. Thorin's rage seemed to dissipate and he returned to his seat.
"I did not wish to offend you." He said trying to sound softer.
"I should have told you sooner." Bilbo shrugged as he began unpacking his things.
"Bilbo, you must understand, I can trust absolutely no one. Not even Fili or Kili." He said, a touch of sadness in his voice.
"Why not?" Bilbo asked, his hands stilling as he donned a confused expression.
"Everyone is after my money and my assets." Thorin hung his head.
"Well you believe me when I say this now Thorin." Bilbo said sharply, as if scolding a child. "I am not after anything but your happiness." Bilbo smiled softly. "And if the money's all that trouble, then why would I want it?" He laughed softly. Thorin seemed to have a heavy load taken off his shoulders at Bilbo's reassuring words.
"Thank you." Thorin smiled in relief. "Smaug, he is unlike you. He is unlike most, in that he desires money but not for its purpose. He has amassed unimaginable wealth and yet never spends it. And he is cruel and ruthless in his need to increase his wealth. He pins the most loyal against each other." Thorin said as he handed Bilbo the remote. Bilbo frowned at it for a moment before Thorin rescinded the offer, turning on the T.V. himself. It revealed video of a black and while Bilbo having a conversation with Smaug who appeared to be having the best of times, laughing and smiling away.
"It's less frightening in black and white." Bilbo commented as he sat next to Thorin on the bed, leaning his head on Thorin's shoulder.
"Please do not attempt to sneak in or steal information from him anymore." Thorin said. "I don't know what I'd do if he did anything to you." Thorin said darkly.
"Well then you shan't find out." Bilbo smiled as he laced his arms around Thorin's waist. Thorin's mood seemed to lift at Bilbo's advances and he leaned in for a kiss but just before their lips met, Kili and Fili walked in shouting for Bilbo until their eyes landed on the couple. Their eyes went wide and they froze, seeming frightened.
"Have you no manners?" Thorin shouted, rising angrily. "Did no one teach you to knock?"
"Well we figured, if you'd be doing that it'd be in your room uncle." Fili said sheepishly.
"Gosh, if we'd known, we would have knocked, rung a bell, shouted, and then maybe you'd give us some warning." Kili laughed.
"What do you want?" Thorin snarled, not amused by Kili's teasing.
"We wanted to talk to Bilbo, the lobby said he had mail." Kili shrugged, holding out a letter addressed to Bilbo.
"Thank you." Bilbo said taking it and returning to his seat so as not to be in the way if Thorin decided to chase the boys out. It was ardressed to him in gold ink but the letters were a bit jaggedly scribbled. He tore it open and found a small piece of paper with a few words on it.
Come back soon my little sneak.
Love Smaug
Bilbo gasped and dropped it on the floor. Thorin turned to him, worry evident on his face. He picked up the discarded paper and read it, his face turning red. Bilbo pushed his shaking hand into Thorin's. "I'm frightened." Bilbo whispered softly.
"What's wrong?" Fili asked urgently.
"Smaug is playing his hand." Thorin growled. "Leave me now." He ordered, his head hung deep in thought.
"What's going on Thorin? What have I been caught in the middle of?" Bilbo asked, still a bit shaky.
"This mountain is mine, but he has slowly been buying me out. I am here to organize my wealth and to finalize a deal returning my mountain legally to me." Thorin said as he dropped the paper in the trash and sat down once more.
"Well then I shall do all I can to help you get your mountain back." Bilbo said smiling weakly as he sat next to Thorin.
"When you were first hired, I was sure you were going to be a burden and yet, here you are. Making me a better person, day by day, Bilbo, you've made me fall in love with you." Thorin said softly.
"Well then I guess I did my job well." Bilbo laughed.
"I love you Bilbo and I need you to understand, that is the reason I must ask you to return. Go home, stay far away from me and out of danger." Thorin implored.
"I'll promise you this: I shall not leave your side until there is no danger left. Until then, I am here for you, with you, beside you." Bilbo declared. Thorin's head drooped and his shoulders sagged.
"If you have any further contact with him, tell me immediately." Thorin said at last before he stood and headed to the door.
"Thorin?" Bilbo called, suddenly looking very small and scared. The man in question looked over his shoulder at him. "Could you stay a while longer?" Bilbo asked nervously. Thorin sighed and walked over to Bilbo.
"I have work to do." He whispered softly before kissing the top of Bilbo's head. "But I shall send Kili and Fili to look after you." And with that, he was gone. Bilbo waited until the brothers arrived, demanding information before breaking down. He was a mess and through his frightened tears he told them everything.
"That sounds horrible." Fili said as he put his arm around Bilbo's shoulders.
"Simply terrifying." Kili nodded and did the same from the other side. Bilbo's tears had subsided and he just let them hold him, leaning his head against Fili. They stayed like that for a while until Fili turned on the T.V. and Kili began babbling about things. They took turns cuddling Bilbo until Thorin finally came back. It was nearly 2am and he was exhausted. He said nothing as he came into the room, shooting Kili a glare as he was the one who was holding Bilbo at the time and grabbed Bilbo by the hand, dragging him to the bed and flopping down face first, dragging Bilbo down with him. The brothers let themselves out without a word, much as Thorin had entered. Bilbo sighed in relief as he cuddled closer to Thorin who flung his arm protectively over the smaller man.