FOUND!! searching for an older fic with Bilbo/Thorin...
Story found - see comments below.
It is very AU in part because the Dwarves are still living in Erebor (I think Thorin killed Smaug on the day the dragon attacked). The story starts with Bilbo shopping in town (possibly Bree?) and he runs into Thorin who is arguing with his father about marriage and not wanting any of the female dwarves his father is trying to push him to bond/marry. Thorin says he can't marry them because he's found his "One" and he turns and grabs Bilbo and presents him to the king as his One. Eventually Bilbo accompanies Thorin back to Erebor and they start a formal courtship. Bilbo is also greatly respected by the elves much to Thorin's dismay. Any help finding this story would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
It is very AU in part because the Dwarves are still living in Erebor (I think Thorin killed Smaug on the day the dragon attacked). The story starts with Bilbo shopping in town (possibly Bree?) and he runs into Thorin who is arguing with his father about marriage and not wanting any of the female dwarves his father is trying to push him to bond/marry. Thorin says he can't marry them because he's found his "One" and he turns and grabs Bilbo and presents him to the king as his One. Eventually Bilbo accompanies Thorin back to Erebor and they start a formal courtship. Bilbo is also greatly respected by the elves much to Thorin's dismay. Any help finding this story would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.