Fic Rec Fridays 2018 - part 32

[katajainen]

Undress Me: Bilbo (6059 words) by Bead
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Bilbo Baggins/Thorin Oakenshield
Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance, Love at First Sight
Series: Part 4 of To Kiss A Stranger

Summary:

The last in the video-inspired "To Kiss a Stranger series!" This particular fic was inspired by this video, which was a promotional piece for Showtime's "The Masters of Sex."

Many, many thanks to my beta squad!

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So this is the fic that I read (and reread) and marveled how it actually did not melt my screen. Also an excellent example of how falling in lust love at first sight is done properly.

For one, it's funny; it has witty sparkling banter, dry humour and gentle needling. But the other aspect that gets me every time is the incredible, tangible chemistry between these two so-called strangers. And I'm not only talking about physical attraction (although this is rated M for a reason), but also the emotional connection that's evident starting from the first spoken exchange.

I just... this is one of the stories I go to when I need to smile at something fine and lovely and sweet. (And also one I need to pick apart someday to see how it's made.) Have a go, and I promise you won't regret it.