fili my son

this is the blog dedicated to the titular writing part of my username

[cherryactuallywrites]

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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Bilbo Baggins/Thorin Oakenshield, Bilbo Baggins & Fíli & Kíli, Bilbo Baggins & Ori, Bilbo Baggins & Thorin Oakenshield’s Company Members Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, Fíli (Tolkien), Kíli (Tolkien), Ori (Tolkien), Bofur (Tolkien), Thorin Oakenshield’s Company Members Additional Tags: Fluff, Massage, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Found Family, Fix-It, Fix-It of Sorts, basically thorin doesn’t die, Massages as a Love Language, Non-Sexual Massaging, Cultural Differences, or so you think, Not Beta Read, sorry lol Summary:

When the journey begins to take a toll on the youngest members, Bilbo takes it upon himself to tend to them. Although in the beginning he had been wheedled into it, he embraced his role on his own. But Thorin won’t stop looking at him funny about it, and Bilbo cannot understand it.

Or

Massages as a love language.

[cherryactuallywrites]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Bilbo Baggins/Thorin Oakenshield, Bilbo Baggins & Fíli & Kíli, Bilbo Baggins & Ori, Bilbo Baggins & Thorin Oakenshield's Company Members Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, Fíli (Tolkien), Kíli (Tolkien), Ori (Tolkien), Bofur (Tolkien), Thorin Oakenshield's Company Members Additional Tags: Fluff, Massage, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Found Family, Fix-It, Fix-It of Sorts, basically thorin doesn't die, Massages as a Love Language, Non-Sexual Massaging, Cultural Differences, or so you think, Not Beta Read, sorry lol Summary:

When the journey begins to take a toll on the youngest members, Bilbo takes it upon himself to tend to them. Although in the beginning he had been wheedled into it, he embraced his role on his own. But Thorin won’t stop looking at him funny about it, and Bilbo cannot understand it.

Or

Massages as a love language.

[cherryactuallywrites]

snippet from my current wip that ended up not being a great fit but i liked too much to purge it completely

Thorin sat back down. Dwalin, noticing this, grunted in his direction, as if to ask what he was doing. Thorin shrugged, and nodded his head in the direction where his sister-sons and the burglar were. Dwalin hummed in acknowledgement, and went back to sharpening his axe.

He then saw Fili lie on the floor, and Bilbo put his hands on his legs. He got up again, irritated. How dare this stranger put a hand on his kin! He stalked over to give a piece of his mind—

And stopped dead in his tracks, towering over the halfling. Fili looked so…peaceful. Thorin was sharply reminded of Fili as a pebble, tuckered out from a day of causing mischief and lying on his bed, his face free of any worry. His face almost looked like that again. Almost.

He noticed Kili smiling at his brother, and he felt his heart break even more. His sister-son, however, was more observant than the halfling and looked up at him, eyes wide. Thorin looked at Kili, and his glare eased. He walked away, content to let the halfling take care of his sister-sons.

He wished he didn’t have to be so harsh on them. He wished that they could never face a day of difficulty in their lives; that he could take the role of an uncle that spoiled his nephews, played with them all day, and never had to chide them too much (how easily Frerin would have fit that role, he thought briefly). Yet, he couldn’t put the burden of mother and father on Dis, he’d be doing her a disservice. Not to mention they were his heirs, and he had to equip them well to take his place one day, whether that be in Ered Luin or Erebor.

That wasn’t to say that he wasn’t blind to the toll it took on them, especially Fili. They were still early on in their journey, and he could see the beginnings of change in them. It wasn’t easy to see, but it was there.

Despite all this, Thorin had to set an example. He couldn’t dare let his sister-sons be vulnerable in this world that would cut you down the moment one showed weakness. He needed them to be as tough as stone, just as he was. Just as all dwarrow were.

He would allow them to soften around the soft halfling though, he supposed.

[selenophyyy]

How To Write A Kiss Scene

01. Before Writing the Kiss Scene: Create the Atmosphere and Build it Up

Construct a proper atmosphere by describing the setting they are in. For example, for a couple, they may be strolling on the beach, so build an atmosphere by describing the waves, sand, smell, weather, etc.

Now, for build up you could describe them brushing hands, hesitating to hold hands—it creates romantic tension. Rather than making them lip smash each other right away, I recommend making them initiate a conversation that eventually leads to the kiss scene itself, or they could be cliche by being clumsy and tripping over to face plant each other (if you're going for that direction). How you build up the romantic tension is entirely up to you, of course.

Example

The beach was nearly empty by the time they reached it, the last streaks of sunset fading into deep violet over the horizon. Waves rolled onto the shore in a slow, steady rhythm, the foam curling around their feet before slipping back into the ocean. The air smelled of salt and damp sand, mixed with the faint sweetness of sunscreen lingering from the daytime crowds. A cool breeze drifted off the water, tugging at her hair every few seconds and carrying the distant cry of seagulls overhead. They walked side by side without saying much at first. Their shoulders brushed now and then, each accidental touch lingering longer than it should have. He kept glancing at her hand swinging near his, hesitating every time their fingers almost met. Finally, while laughing at something small and forgettable, she hooked her pinky around his for half a second before pulling away again. “You know,” he said, trying—and failing—to sound casual, “you do that on purpose.” “Do what?” “That.” She smiled to herself, eyes fixed on the waves. “Maybe.” The silence that followed wasn’t awkward. It felt warm, filled by the sound of the surf and the soft crunch of sand beneath their shoes. A stronger gust of wind swept past, and she stumbled slightly on the uneven shoreline. He caught her instinctively, one hand at her waist, the other around hers at last. For a moment neither of them moved. The world seemed quieter suddenly—the ocean distant, the breeze gentler, everything narrowing down to the space between them. She looked up at him with a nervous laugh still caught in her throat, and he smiled back, softer this time. Then, slowly enough to give her time to pull away, he leaned in and kissed her while the waves folded onto the shore behind them.

02. Don't Focus on the Lips—Focus on the Whole Body

Heart rate: usually increases or skips a beat.

Eyes: darken or dilate, flutter closed.

Mouth: think texture as well as action, as in warm, firm, soft, dry, wet, covering, brushing

Tongue: soft, touching, tasting, teasing, dancing, tracing, hard.

Skin: silky, flushed, soft, warm.

Hair: texture and how the kissing partner touches it, soft, skimming, tangling, burying, combing, gentle, roughly.

Hands: touching, cupping, squeezing, sliding, gripping, curling, guiding. [Credit to Lexi_Banner on Reddit for these bullet points].

Tip: Utilize the five senses in your description. And don't use too much flowery language.

03. Describe What They're Thinking and Feeling

During the kiss scene, characters can be hyper aware of themselves and their bodies and even concerned about how they are perceived, so as much as other details of the body are important in describing a kiss scene, don't get too lost in it. Instead, focus on their POV and how they feel during the moment.

What they think and feel about it depends on the type of kiss given, who their partner is, the context of the scene, and the stage of their relationship.

Example

She could feel her heartbeat everywhere—in her throat, in her fingertips, even in the nervous way she kept tucking hair behind her ear. When he stepped closer, she suddenly became painfully aware of herself: whether her breath still tasted like the mint she’d chewed earlier, whether her hands looked awkward just hanging there. “You’re quiet,” he murmured. “So are you.” He laughed softly at that, nervous too, and somehow that made it easier. When he kissed her, it wasn’t dramatic or perfect. His hand trembled slightly where it rested against her arm, and for a second she forgot what she was supposed to do with her own. But then he smiled against her lips—small, shy, real—and the tightness in her chest melted into warmth. After that, she stopped worrying about how the kiss looked and only noticed how safe he made her feel.

04. Types of Kisses

They are many types of kisses, ranging from being sweet, passionate, lustful, and many more.

∘ Forehead Kiss Soft and lingering, usually more comforting than passionate. It feels warm, protective, like someone quietly saying I’m here without needing words.

∘ First Kiss Awkward in the sweetest way—hesitant smiles, nervous laughter, hearts racing louder than thoughts. Every tiny touch feels amplified because neither person wants to ruin the moment.

∘ Desperate Kiss Fast, uneven, full of emotion that’s been held back too long. Breaths catch between words, hands grip tighter than intended, and it feels less graceful than urgent.

∘ Goodbye Kiss Slow and heavy with things left unsaid. The person lingers just a second too long, trying to memorize the feeling before letting go.

∘ Playful Kiss Quick pecks between laughter and teasing. It’s lighthearted, affectionate, full of stolen moments and crooked smiles.

∘ Rain Kiss Cold rain, warm skin, soaked clothes clinging everywhere while neither person cares. The kiss feels cinematic mostly because emotions are running higher than usual.

∘ Reassuring Kiss Gentle and grounding. One person kisses the other not out of passion alone, but to calm them, steady them, remind them they’re loved.

∘ Angry Kiss Sharp, emotionally messy, fueled by tension and frustration. It usually happens right after an argument when emotions spill over into something reckless.

∘ Sleepy Kiss Lazy and unguarded, usually shared in the quiet hours of the morning or late at night. It’s less about passion and more about comfort, like instinctively reaching for someone half-awake.

∘ Jealous Kiss Possessive without meaning to be. There’s tension underneath it—an unspoken you’re mine—mixed with relief once the other person kisses back.

∘ Secret Kiss Quick glances beforehand, held breaths afterward. Every tiny sound or movement feels dangerous, which somehow makes the moment more exciting.

∘ Drunk Kiss Messy, uncoordinated, emotionally honest in ways sober people try to avoid. Sometimes reckless, sometimes unexpectedly sincere.

∘ Unexpected Kiss The kind that leaves both people frozen afterward, staring at each other in shock. Time seems to pause while they silently process what just changed between them.

∘ Comfort Kiss Given during tears, stress, or exhaustion. It’s gentle, patient, and more about reassurance than romance.

∘ Long-Awaited Kiss Built on weeks, months, maybe years of tension. By the time it finally happens, the emotional release matters more than the kiss itself.

05. More Helpful Resources

Vocabulary List for Kiss Scenes

Writing a First Kiss Scene

How to Write a Great Kiss Scene

50 Ways to Describe a Kiss Scene Without Sounding Repetitive

How To Write A Kiss Scene: An Illustrated Guide

Top Ten First Kiss Scenes In Books Part 1 and Part 2

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[cherriesandwriting]

another angst thought that won't leave my brain: dwobbit frodo au, but canon compliant (aka thorin died in BOFA)

genuinely warning: this is quite angsty!! im putting under the cut so you can escape now while you can!!

like, specifically the thought of bofur visiting bilbo some years after the battle of the five armies, both to check in on him, but also because they were good friends! he had always been charmed by bilbo from the start, always looked out for him.

he goes on the long journey to reach the shire, and upon bilbo's doorstep, bofur is greeted by bilbo with a little lad in his arms, probably a hobbit child, whatever they're called-

oh. oh mahal, the lad is the spitting image of thorin.

he's stunned into silence, almost missing bilbo's warm greeting. and he's still deathly silent when bilbo lets him in, and puts frodo down in the sitting room to let him back to his toys and to serve bofur tea (he had come at precisely the right time!). the sight makes bofur forget all of the funny stories and great news about the rebuilding of erebor, being hit with a thousand realizations at once.

bilbo could have children. thorin and bilbo loved each other. they loved each other so much that there was a physical proof of it. and the pebble had to live without one half of his parents. and bilbo had to raise a lad all on his own.

he asks bilbo how he's holding up, and the hobbit's cheer from bofur's visit withers a little. bilbo responds, quite calmly though, not necessarily with sadness, that he's doing quite fine. and he decides to address the elephant (or rather, oliphaunt) in the room that yes, the little lad in the sitting room is his and thorin's lad, and yes, they did have a relationship of that nature.

and yes, he was carrying frodo during that battle. he hadn't found out till he got home, when symptoms started showing up and he came to the tragic realization himself.

when he got to that part, bofur abandoned his tea and scones and got up to gingerly hug bilbo. he whispered into his friend's hair, from where he stood, apologizing that he couldn't have been there for him. that bilbo should've written and called for the company's support, or at least some of them. that he had to go through the ordeal of bringing a child into the world alone. bilbo reassured him that he'd had a few close cousins of his help him, but he knew. he would've appreciated the company of bofur.

the two friends just stood in the silence, bofur stroking bilbo's arm gently.

he asks if it would make bilbo better to talk about frodo. all his milestones, and his adventures as a growing boy. and bilbo smiles wetly, and nods, wiping the tears from his eyes. but he'd like to hear how erebor is holding up first.

[cherriesandwriting]

Chapters: 3/? Fandom: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien, మగధీర | Magadheera (2009) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Major Character Death Relationships: Bilbo Baggins/Thorin Oakenshield, Bilbo Baggins & Thorin Oakenshield, Bilbo Baggins & Bungo Baggins Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, Fíli (Tolkien), Kíli (Tolkien), Bungo Baggins, Smaug (Tolkien) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, so frerin is alive!! and so is fili and kili’s father!!, and bungo is alive!! for now., Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Inspired by Magadheera (2009), Fluff and Angst, a sprinkle of angst, Pov switching but sometimes it melds (sorry), Egregious use of italics (whoops sorry lol), author does not know how businesses work, Don’t think too hard abt it, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Tags May Change, Rating May Change, (we’ll see how crazy i am) Summary:

Neither of them could put their finger on it, but there was something inexplicably familiar about the other person. It wasn’t immediately evident, it took some time of accompanying and getting to know each other, but as time passed they each felt like they had known the other their whole life, although it had only been a month that they’d been seeing each other. Perhaps they had. If not this one, then maybe…

OR

Bilbo and Thorin reincarnate in a world that has let go of the grand fantasy world and become ordinary and practical, like ours. By some miracle, they find each other again, but it isn’t without great struggle.

OR

Bagginshield as Magadheera!!