#bofur x reader

Kili

This poor guy had spent so long trying to flirt to no avail. It seemed that no matter how much he braided Reader's hair they just weren't catching on. Was he doing this wrong? Or were they just not interested and ignoring him to be nice instead of outright turning him down? God he'd begun questioning everything.

Until Gandalf came by having noticed Kili's rather pathetic attempts at flirting, placing a grounding hand on his shoulder and speaking in a rather amused tone.

"You know it's only dwarves that flirt like that, right?"

Kili just stared up at him, utterly confused and a little embarrassed now, though he knew the only way find a way that actually works would be to ask for help.

"Well... What should I do, then?"

Gandalf took a puff of his pipe and chuckled, giving a small shrug and responding lightly, not wanting to make Kili feel even worse.

"Just get them some flowers. It's a small thing but if they like you back they should realise what it means."

Kili just stared up at him, seeing how horribly it has been going up until now, of course he had more questions. But he decided to just trust Gandalf on this one.

He showed up by Reader's bedroll, right before they were about to fall asleep, with a bunch of flowers held messily in his hand, each of them picked from around the forest. He tried to keep them relevant to reader some the colour of their eyes, some matching the colour of their clothes.

"I got these for you..."

He was a little nervous but he stood upright, trying to seem confident, giving reader a sheepish smile as he handed them the flowers.

"I hope you like them..."

Fili

Fili figured out just messing with reader's hair and braiding it wasn't going to cut it. Seeing as reader hadn't said anything in return or returned the gesture. So he assumed it was just a difference in cultures. He wasn't going to ask for help from someone else though. If he was going to do this he was going to do it himself.

So he started experimenting. Talking to them more, staying by their side more. Generally getting to know them and stuff. The more he knew the more he could use it to flirt, no? It started small of course.

Giving reader bits of his meal he knew they enjoyed. Offering to eat the stuff they didn't like. Cutting up fruits for them and giving it to them as snacks throughout the day. Simple acts of service.

Then he decided to take it a little further. Helping them with cleaning and sharpening their weapons. Setting up reader's bedroll for them nearer to the campfire so save them a warmer spot. Just quiet ways of showing affection until they caught on.

Thorin

He clearly wasn't sure of how to flirt. He didn't want to do it the dwarven way, braiding and taking care of reader's hair because he didn't want the rest of the company to know. Much less that sassy wizard who was sure to tease him for it.

So he decided to do it by giving them things. Always making sure to find a way to make up excuses for why he was doing it. The sword they'd found in a cave that he gave to reader instead of keeping? Just to help them stay safe. Plus why would he use an even made weapon of all things. Obviously he wouldn't have kept it for himself anyways. The rings he handed them? They weren't worth much anyways. Plus he had enough of them.

Then it started becoming a little... Extra. Actually valuable things, things that Thorin wouldn't even trust his own nephew's with. That sort of thing.

Thranduil

He's a lot more open with his flirting than the three dwarves we've just talked about. He'll show his love in pretty much every form he can. Physical touch? He's got it. He's practically worshiping reader from head to toe. Making sure to show an equal amount of love to each part of them. Gifts? It would be an insult to assume he doesn't provide gifts. Anything reader wants they get almost instantly. Acts of service? Might not be directly from him but he'll order servants around to do things that will save reader time and effort. So that close enough for him. Words of affirmation? He's making sure to praise reader for every act. Even if it seems insignificant to others.

It's quality time where it gets a little more complicated. He's a king. So obviously he's going to be busy. Which may be why he's so excessive when it comes to everything else. He's trying his best to make up for his absence through the things he does when he actually has time to be around reader.

Bofur

He's a lot more open than the rest of the dwarves. He knows that even if his flirting goes unnoticed or unreciprocated it won't be the end of the world. So he just took to flirting by trying to make reader feel as comfortable and welcomed as possible on their quest.

He took note of their eating habits. What they like eating. What they didn't like eating. Any small things that helped them enjoy their food. What helped them rest easier. Preference on watch times. That sort of thing.

And he used that knowledge to make them feel as best as he could. Preparing their favourite foods on days that didn't go that well. Trying to use as little ingredients they disliked as possible. Offering to take watch at times they knew reader would rather be asleep at.

Bilbo

He's a lot more physical with his affection than anyone else. Anytime the company had to camp anywhere remotely cold? He's huddled up as close to reader as possible. Anytime they're out traveling? Staying by reader's side, trying to get any excuse to hold their hand.

Something dangerous happened? He's hugging them the moment the group is back together. They fight exceptionally well or do their job better than usual? He's squeezing their shoulder and making sure they know they're appreciated.

Is it subtle? Not at all. Practically everyone knows of Bilbo's feelings for reader. But that doesn't make it any less sweeter.

Gandalf

With the amount of times he just disappears out of thin air he doesn't have much time to actually spend with reader. But he does make up for it thought other things he did.

Using his magic to help reader was the biggest example of it. Using it to make their pain go away whenever they get injured. Using it purely for entertainment in the early hours of the morning when they're keeping watch together. The lot.

✧ Sometimes you'll see him turn to you out of the corner of his eye, and then briefly look away in almost shame before asking for a kiss.

✧ Most of this can be counteracted by simply sitting with him, where the difference suddenly becomes a lot less noticeable.

✧ (And gets you a lot more kisses.)

✧ Regardless of how he sometimes feels about it, your height is absolutely bragged about when he tells people about you.

✧ Your personality comes first, of course, but Thorin is generally a private person - and if it took him so long to open up to his feelings about you, he can't exactly do it to strangers.

✧ Thorin also tremendously enjoys making armour and weapons for you.

✧ It can be hard to find them in your size, especially in Erebor, but the second you mention wanting something you can see his eyes light up with love and ideas.

✧ He also enjoys seeing you fight with them - knowing that he could help you succeed.

𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢

✧ Doesn't really acknowledge the height difference much, save for when it actually impacts him.

✧ Although he is said he can't just immediately kiss you on the cheek or lips when he feels like it, he sometimes enjoys the challenge.

✧ Staring at you until the words come to him, and then asking for a kiss in a way that shows such sincerity and love you can't help but be a little flustered.

✧ (Occasionally you'll simply get a hand in yours and a longing look when he can't think of anything.)

✧ The other thing you have between the two of you is your inside joke.

✧ When Fíli and you first start dating, he sometimes finds it hard to keep his hands off you.

✧ Not even in a sexual way, but he just finds something about your physical touch comforting.

✧ Which is what led to the incident.

✧ After so many years with Kíli, it's rather normal for him to simply run at full speed when wanting to hug someone.

✧ Unfortunately for the both of you, when he runs to hug you he collides more with your legs and centre of gravity than anything else.

✧ Lying on the ground together, there's a moment of silence before both of you start laughing loudly.

✧ "I suppose you've... fallen for me?"

✧ "I will leave you on this floor, Fili."

✧ Will ask you to get things from the high shelf, but insists on trying to get it himself while tempting fate with dubious balancing tricks.

𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢

✧ Definitely not a problem for Kíli (as we've seen), and if anything it makes you even more of his type.

✧ Very unashamed of asking you if you could fetch him something from a higher place, then looks around smugly as if people are going to be impressed by it.

✧ The only thing he's truly sad about is that, while he can steal your clothes, you can't steal his.

✧ And so the idea comes to him for how he can rectify that problem.

✧ Thanks to some miracle, he manages to keep the massive shirt he's acquired secret from you until he presents it to you.

✧ At first you think it's just a shirt for you, and then he explains that it's his shirt.

✧ The confusion must show on his face, because he opens his mouth to explain before turning slightly pink.

✧ As if the gesture of what he's just done has only now occurred to him.

✧ It takes a little gentle coaxing, but eventually Kíli tells the truth.

✧ That there's a certain comfort your clothes bring him when you're away and he misses you - and he felt sorry that you couldn't experience the same comfort.

✧ So this shirt is his way of rectifying it.

✧ Of giving you another piece of himself to hold onto while he's away.

𝐁𝐨𝐟𝐮𝐫

✧ Jokes that, one day, he'll get a hat large enough to be taller than you.

✧ Once the two of you finally move in together, you notice the little ramps and contraptions he's built around the house.

✧ Blush comes onto his face when you acknowledge them, but he's happy to show you the purpose. They make him tall enough for you to no longer need to bend down when you kiss him.

✧ Goes very red when you ask him precisely how long he spent figuring out what the perfect height would be.

✧ Doesn't take issue with your height either, although if there's anything he feels insecure about it's his inability to hug you while you're standing up.

✧ When you're in bed together his arms are often wrapped around you to make up for the lost opportunities.

✧ Always forgets to mention the height of his beloved when introducing them.

✧ It's mainly a genuine mistake - but he also loves the looks of awe he gets when you finally arrive.

✧ (He also wants to make sure that they discover just how amazing you are for not just your body.)

✧ Doesn't like how tempting it is to hide behind you when he's scared, but after a while he's more willing to instantly go to your side.

✧ Is absolutely fine with asking you to fetch him things from the high shelf.

𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐨

✧ You're used to people staring at you for the first time you meet, their eyes quickly going from head to toe as they check your height is real.

✧ What you aren't used to is people looking at you for the first time and going completely red, then faintly mumbling, "Gosh."

✧ Bilbo is terribly apologetic afterwards - he's simply never really seen big-folk beside Gandalf - but you reassure him that it's fine.

✧ There's a part of you that rather enjoys just how easily you can fluster the hobbit.

✧ You can always tell when he wants to kiss you, because the grasp he has on your hand gets slightly tighter and he briefly looks away out of embarrassment.

✧ He's always very sincere when he asks for a kiss from you.

✧ Something small for you and huge for him is how much you open up his possibility for collecting walking sticks.

✧ It always makes you smile when he returns from the market with an old antique one that no hobbit is quite sure of the origins of.

✧ Or when he spots a particularly good fallen branch and dashes off the path to get it, his eyes flickering from you to the stick while furrowed in thought.

✧ Also enjoys commissioning clothes for you after the adventures of the Company.

✧ Insists that he doesn't mind, and in fact rather likes, being able to spoil you.

✧ (He's also very thankful for the money that he gets from the Company when it comes to renovating Bag End's ceilings.)

𝐁𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐧

✧ He's still taller than you... by quite a significant amount. But not nearly as much as he usually is when he meets people.

✧ Beorn very much enjoys the fact that you're not too much shorter than him.

✧ He hardly needs to bend when he kisses you, and it makes for a brief kiss to your forehead as he passes by that much easier.

✧ It also means he has someone he can hug properly, without the need to stoop or bend.

✧ Having you wrapped in his arms and just standing with you means so much to him, because it's a sensation he's never felt before.

✧ Rarely can he hug someone of this height - and he's never done it before with true love as his motivator.

✧ Is rather clingy for the first few months of your dating, even if he tries not to acknowledge it.

✧ Also very much enjoys sparring with you and begin able to trade techniques that are actually applicable.

✧ (Does laugh when you confidently try to use one of his longer weapons, only to be completely off-balance because of it.)

A/N: Hope people enjoyed! It was very fun to do tall!reader. Have a good day/night people <3

・He's the type of man to be by your side no matter what. Sorry, I actually mean the type of - dwarf - to stay by your side.

・Always makes sure you've eaten before he has. If not, then he'll get you a big plate and watch you as you eat.

・He comes out with the most ridiculous things, but you've learnt to let him.

・He's incredibly loyal; never lets anyone talk badly about you.

・Bofur has a large heart, one that beats only for you. He's so sweet, honestly shocked that someone like you would ever marry a person like him.

・He would treat you so carefully, so delicately that it made you feel safe

・You always feel safe with your husband, and his friends and family.

・ Will braid your hair if you ask for it

・ Your home is covered in books and photographs, memories of times past and moments treasured.

・ There's a fire place burning, and a warm drink for any traveller.

・ You've never heard Bofur yell, truly, maybe at others but never at you.

・ He's a family man, and would love if one day he could have one of his own...

𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔

The Moon and His Star

Slow-Burn Companionship

Oblivious (You) x Constantly admiring them (Bofur)

𝑷𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆

"You Wear The Pants In This Relationship" (You) x "Oh I Wish, I Cannot Control You At All" (Bofur)

Emotional Support Animal In Human Form

Gives Necklace x Wears It Everyday No Matter What

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒏𝒈

Take A Chance On Me by the Midnite String Quartet

Ravka by Joseph Trapanese

“One short… yes one short…” – talking to himself. Bilbo caught snippets of it, blinking surprised. – “What? More? There are more to come… Gandalf!” – calling out to the wizard to put an end to this. One of the dwarves came passing by, holding all his cheese. – “What no! no!” – Bilbo called out, going after him.

More dwarves passing him with food or drinks. All coming from his supply closet. Pinching his nose, he felt invisible. No one listening to him. Pressing his fists against his eye sockets, he wanted this nightmare to be over. To simply open his eyes and see no more dwarves. Everything back in order and surrounded by peace and quiet.

Sudden knocks at the door, made him turn his head frantically. – “There’s someone at the door, little man.” – one of the dwarves called out, munching on some bread. Bilbo sighed deep to compose himself. Inhaling sharply though his nose, he was going to show this dwarf he didn’t like to be trifled with. With a sturdy walk, he went for the door.

Chest puffing up, opening it, ready to throw his best accusation at the newest dwarf. Yet when he caught eyes of who was at his door, he swallowed his words back in. Blinking flustered at a girl. A girl about his size. Looking wonderous around.

“I… uhm… hello.” – he stumbled out, closing his coat. – “I hope I’m not too late.” – you answered, trying to have a peek inside. Bilbo fell speechless, not having expected to find a girl at his doorstep. Feeling a tall presence behind him, drew the conversation away from him. – “Gandalf!”- you called out in absolute bliss.

Moving past the hobbit to hug the wizard. Gandalf placed a hand on your back, chuckling amusingly. Gandalf then knelt down, keeping a hand on your shoulder. – “It’s been a long time, my old friend.” – he spoke. You smiled, bowing your head at the Mithrandir. – “Come, come, meet the other members.” – getting back up, he maintained his hand on your back.

Guiding you deeper into the hobbit’s hole. Bilbo closing the door, still baffled. Already hearing the commotion, made you swallow nervously. Gandalf picking up on it. – “Do not worry my friend. They are quite nice, loud but nice.” – he reassured you.

The hobbit came at your side as you stood in the opening. Eyes widening at the dwarves being very loud over diner. Food being tossed around. Beer slipping on the table. Loud laughter and enthusiastic movements. Bilbo nearly fainted at the sight of it.

All too occupied to notice the newest member arriving by Gandalf and Bilbo’s side. All but one dwarf, who’s gaze went towards you. Lowering his pint with wonder in his eyes. – “She’s a fairy!” – he exclaimed with a point. His fellow dwarves, stopping their loudness and look. Staring stunned at the girl in their midst.

You looked up to Gandalf, feeling too shy to speak. Gandalf briefly nodded his head. – “This is our 15th member, Y/n.” – Gandalf introduced you. The one that had pointed to you, immediately knocked a fellow dwarf off his seat. Shoving the chair back, gesturing for you to sit.

Looking hesitantly back at Gandalf, you awaited approval or something. He gave you a little nudge. – “Hey!” – the blonde dwarf called out annoyed. The other dwarf, waving his comment away. Following your step with gleaming eyes. You came around the table, joining him by his side. He leaned his chin on his hand, staring fondly back at you. – “You’re pretty.” – he sighed out with bliss.

It made you look shy down, fumbling your hands underneath the table. Seeing how your ears went pink made him curl up a smile. – “Is it true you are a fairy?” – another dwarf asked, this one looking much younger. You hummed loud with a nod. – “I’ve never met a fairy.” – he added. – “I’ve never met a dwarf.” – you responded.

The other dwarf noticed he was taking your attention away, making him shove some bread in his mouth. – “I’m Bofur.” – he introduced himself, turning your attention back at him. – “I’ve read fairies have special abilities is that true?” – Bofur asked. You hummed again. – “I can heal…”

The feast was a delight as you had never been in such enthusiastic company. Their presence felt like a warm embrace. A call to home. Something rarely seen amongst fairies. Who took about their days mostly alone. Coming together when needed, but much keeping to themselves and connect with nature. Bofur nudged you on the elbow.

“You are in for a treat, Y/n.” – he spoke adding a wink to his words. The gesture alone made you bashful. You gasped surprised when they started stomping their fork and knives against the wooden table. Synchronizing their ways before they started to sing. Their song going faster and faster as plates and cups were being thrown in the air. Caught by several dwarfs, making a line towards the sink.

You got up as well, staring in wonder as plates got tossed around over your head. Locking eyes with Bofur playing the flute. You started clapping along, filled with happiness. For they could make anything more fun. Company setting out for adventure.

With wide eyes and trembling hands you held onto the reigns of the pony. You were familiar with animals, but you had never sat on one. Bilbo seemed to have the same experience. Trotting by with soft anxious yelps. You kicked the horse to make a move on.

Even clicking your tongue to get it moving. No matter what you tried, your pony appeared to be stubborn. Lowering his head as it nearly made you flung over his head to eat some grass. Kicking him more with groans, you saw the company moving forwards. Not wanting to be left forgotten. Giving it a few more kicks, you groaned loud at it.

Hearing another horses neighs, made you look over your shoulder. Bofur approaching with his pony. – “Need a hand, lovely Y/n?” – he said with a smirk. Keeping an eye on your ears as they turned a shade of pink once more. Satisfying him that he could make you feel shy around him. – “He… he’s not going forwards.” – you responded with a sigh.

Bofur leaned down to take the reigns of your pony. Giving his horse a kick so it walked. Still holding your reins, your pony followed. – “Thank you Bofur.” – you spoke with a relieved smile. – “It’s a little trick. Horses are pack animals. They will follow those who guide.” – he explained to you.

Smiling shyly at him, you tugged some hair behind your elvish ear. It made Bofur blink with fondness back at you. Bofur staid by your side while the others were riding up ahead. He got up in his saddle, reaching for a branch. Giving it a few good shakes, leaves dartled down. Falling on your head as it made you laugh.

Hearing you laugh warmed his heart. He shared all his knowledge with you about nature. About his previous adventures and of his home. Erebor. You told Bofur on your turn about your home. You yawned when the sun was setting.

Leaving an orange glow over the horizon. Bofur offered for you to ride with him so you could rest a bit. So you did. Getting on his pony. Sitting behind him with your arms around him. Head resting against his shoulder. His soothing voice helping you rest a bit.

When he arrived at the stop, the others wondered where you were. Bofur grinned from ear to ear, turning his pony a bit around for them to see you behind him. Most of them chuckled others calling him sneaky. Fili and Kili helped you down after waking you. Assisting you to a good spot to continue your rest.

Sweetness made way for terror. Hunted down by orcs. Persistent to prevent the dwarves from reaching the mountains. Bofur had taken your hand, running with you through the woods. Huffing and panting loud with each step. His eyes widened when he reached the edge of a cliff. The others joining as well. Petrified there was no way out.

Bofur moved to the front, pulling you behind him. Arms wide open for protection. – “Into the trees!” – Gandalf ordered. Bofur took your hand again, pulling you towards them. Giving you an assist to grab for a branch. Coming right behind you. Your foot slipped as he gasped loud.

Fili who was closest to your level, grabbed a hold of your clothing. Keeping you up till you found grip once more. Assisting you to one of the tops, finding shelter there. Grabbing on tight as the orcs had swarmed around. Wargs biting and jumping up to try and climb the trees.

Screaming loud when your branch started to shake from their disturbance. – “Y/n!” – Gandalf called out to you. Looking behind you, you saw him with a pinecone in his hand. Tossing at you as the top was lit up with fire.

You caught it, letting it balance a few times in your hand to avoid burns. Fili brought his pinecone closer to yours to get the fire over. Once his pinecone lit, you moved to the other side to assist Bofur. Lighting his pinecone before throwing yours at the Wargs. Calling it out in excitement when yours hit one right in the nose.

Pinecone after pinecone being thrown at them. Setting the trees and plains on fire.  Sweating, you climbed higher. Whistling loud at the sight of the eagles. Carefully picked up. Carrying you all to safety.

On the rocks, you shared some hugs with the dwarves and Bilbo. – “It’s just a scratch.” – you suddenly heard. Making you move some friends aside. Seeing Bofur by Bombur’s side. Covering his arm up with his hand. You hastened over to him. – “Let me see.” – you ordered. Bofur turning his arm away from you.

“No… it’s nothing Y/n.” – he insisted upon. – “Bofur, let me see!” – putting your foot down that he needed to obey you. Swallowing nervously, he gave in. Removing his hand, revealing a burnt on his arm. Shooting him a glare, you weren’t pleased that he tried to hide this from you. He chuckled nervously from your glare.

Pressing your hand over his burnt, you focused. A coolness coming from your palm along with a soft glow. Bofur staring in wonder. Once your hand was off, there was not a sight anymore of his pain. Your ears turned pink once more when he wrapped his arms around you. Leaving a tender kiss on your cheek as a thank you. Cheeks burning up too at his affection.

Bombur nudged him with a cheeky glance. Bofur giving him a playful shove back to annoy him back. That night when you made camp, Bofur approached you nervously. – “May… may I join you Y/n?” – he asked. You hummed loud, making some room for him. He exhaled loud coming to sit with you.

You continued to unroll your blanket to lay upon. Bofur staring back at you. – “Y/n?” – he asked. You hummed loud, surprising him with a quick kiss on his cheek. That made him smile goofily. His gaze fell on your hair, clearing his throat nervously. – “Is… is something the matter Bofur?” – questioning at his sudden silence. – “May I?” – Bofur gestured at your hair.

“Oh.” – touching your hair, you felt shy, but accepted. Coming to sit in front of him. Bofur standing on his knees, still a head higher than you. Taking your hair, he started braiding it. Noticing his kin snickering and giving him proud nods. Bofur smiled sheepishly back that his kin was being very supportive. When he laid the final braid, he leaned down to leave a tender kiss on your shoulder.

That night you slept in each other’s arms. Giving in to the words in your hearts. Journey continuing to the mountain. A journey full of adventure and fights. Though decisions and hurt. As been foretold the sun always shines after darkness. The mountain reclaimed.

The quest fulfilled. Having spent much time with the dwarves, you didn’t wish to part from them. Settling in with them. Joining Bofur in harmony. Taking you as his in a union. His kin couldn’t be more happier. For Bofur had found his one to share a lifetime with.

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