Chapter VII: The Date

Saturday night came all too soon for Bilbo and Thorin. Bilbo decided to make chicken risotto which was Thorin's favorite. It would go great with the red wine he picked out. He put a lid on the chicken before letting it simmer. He needed to change. Twenty minutes later, after doing two trips up and down the stairs to take care of the chicken, he was ready. He put one candle in the middle of the table and began to prepare the food for eating. It wasn't until the clock said seven that there was a massive knock on the door. He sighed as he got the last of the food on the table before going to the door. He opened it to reveal his former boyfriend, standing there. "You know, I just painted that door last week," he said causing Thorin to chuckle.

"Wow, you look..." Thorin started to say taking in Bilbo's appearance.

"Incredible? Handsome?"

"Sexy as hell," Thorin said.

"I'll take it," Bilbo said letting him into the cottage. "I'll take that too," he said gesturing to his coat. Thorin let him take it off and put it in the cupboard by the door. Bilbo closed the front door and watched Thorin look around.

"Still looks the same."

"Haven't changed much," Bilbo said. "You hungry?"

"Starving. What are we having?"

"Chicken risotto." Thorin let out a gorgeous sounding moan that had a chill go up Bilbo's back.

"I love your chicken risotto," Thorin said.

"That's why I made it," Bilbo said handing him a bottle of wine. "Make yourself useful."

"Yes, sir," Thorin said. He opened the bottle of wine and poured two glasses of wine. Bilbo dished out the risotto and put the two plates on the table.

"Dinner is served," he announced and they sat down. Thorin took one bite of his food and nearly had an orgasm.

"Oh, God. I have missed your cooking," he said.

"You are looking a bit on the skinny side," Bilbo said. Thorin chuckled as he sipped some wine.

"Then again, you do keep coming into the store for the scones."

"Those are sinfully delicious," he said. "They should be illegal in some counties," he stated causing Bilbo to chuckle.

"Glad you like me for my cooking," he said.

"Not just for your cooking," Thorin said. Bilbo chuckled as he took a bite of chicken. "I have been miserable this past year without you, Bilbo."

"I haven't been so hot myself," Bilbo admitted. "I've missed you too," he added.

"How about we start off with a clean slate?" Thorin asked.

"A clean slate?"

"Well, you didn't know who I was when we first started dating and I didn't know you were a cop." Bilbo chuckled as Thorin clasped his hand over his. "I want you back. We can't let a four year relationship stop because your boss's boss doesn't approve. So what if you don't move up the chain."

"You're right. All I ever care about is helping people get closure. I can't think of doing anything but be a Inspector Detective." Thorin chuckled. "So, would this count as our first date on our clean slate?"

"It would," Thorin said.

After dinner, Thorin helped Bilbo with the dishes. Bilbo washed while Thorin dried. "This is nice," Thorin said.

"Doing dishes?" Bilbo asked handing him a plate.

"Just us, together." Bilbo smiled as he drained the sink and began to clean up the area. Thorin put the plate he dried into the cupboard and then spooned up against Bilbo.

"Thorin," Bilbo started to protest, but Thorin ignored him and began to kiss the former Hobbit's neck. Just as he suspected, the detective inspector was still sensitive in that area. Bilbo let out a contented sigh before moving his head to the side to allow Thorin more access. Thorin allowed himself the small victory, especially when Bilbo's hand came up to run through his hair. "We should move away from the windows," he said.

"Why?" Thorin asked before sucking in Bilbo's ear lobe. Bilbo's knees nearly gave way as Thorin's arm came around his middle.

"Because your nephews are no doubt spying on us," Bilbo said. Thorin growled in jealously and pulled Bilbo away from the window.

Kili and Fili groaned in disappointment when their uncle and his lover disappeared from their view. Then the lights switched off and all visibility was cut off.

Bilbo and Thorin continued to make out as they made their way toward Bilbo's bedroom upstairs. Bilbo groaned as they hit the door to the loo underneath the stairs. "Oh, Thorin, maybe we should slow down."

"You want to do it slow, okay," Thorin said.

"No, I meant, not do it at all tonight." Thorin felt himself slow down before stepping back.

"You want me to go?"

"No, I want you to stay. We could talk, kiss and cuddle, but I don't think we should rush into the sex again like we did when our relationship first started." Thorin moaned lengthily as he closed the gap between them. "What is it?"

"You just got all the more sexier when you said that." Bilbo chuckled before Thorin captured his mouth in a lengthy kiss. He couldn't help the moan that escaped. "We could just sleep and not do anything." Bilbo took Thorin's hand and led him upstairs. They removed clothes until they were in shirts and underwear before climbing into Bilbo's bed. "Hmm, this is nice," Thorin said once Bilbo turned the light off. The only glow was from the fireplace.

"Good night, Thorin," he said.

"Good night, love," Thorin said back.

The next morning, Bilbo came downstairs and found Thorin making him breakfast. "Morning," he said finding his way to the coffee percolator.

"Morning," Thorin said as Bilbo poured himself some coffee. "I've got pancakes and sausage coming up."

"Excellent," Bilbo said before going to sit at the table. Soon enough, Thorin had a plate of pancakes and a plate of sausages on the table. "Thank you," he said.

"You're welcome," Thorin said before kissing him. "Tuck in," They ate breakfast together before washing up the dishes. Thorin than grabbed his coat and headed to the door.

"Thank you for staying last night," Bilbo said.

"Thank you for inviting me to stay," Thorin said.

"You're welcome," the former Hobbit said. He walked Thorin to the door and opened it up for his boyfriend.

"Just so I know what to call you. Me spending the night here was us getting back together, right?" Bilbo laughed as he leaned against the door.

"It was," Bilbo said.

"So, I'll kiss my boyfriend good bye then," Thorin said and leaned forward to place a small kiss on Bilbo's lips. He heard his boyfriend moan softly before he pulled away. "I love you," he said.

"I love you, too," Bilbo said. Thorin threw on his coat before heading down the side walk. He drew it closer to protect himself from the wind before trekking across the yard to his house. Bilbo sighed happily as he closed the door and leaned on it. "It's official, Myrtle," he said to the cat. "I'm completely bonkers for going back to him. At least the sex is amazing," he said to no one in particular. Just then his phone vibrated as he saw his partner in crime solving calling him. "Legolas, it's Sunday. My one day off," he said.

"It's about Thorin, Bilbo," Legolas said.

"What about him?"

"A buddy of mine in Organized Crime, Bard, just tipped me off. Smaug's put out a hit on Thorin."

"What?"

"Yeah. Better make sure your boyfriend's security is up to date."

End of Chapter VII