Fic Rec Fridays 2021 - part 4

under the influence of fingertips (1930 words) by tamerofdarkstars
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Gimli/Legolas Greenleaf
Characters: Gimli, Legolas Greenleaf, Aragorn
Additional Tags: Braids, Dwarf Culture & Customs, Pining, Confessions, Trope Bingo: Round 4
Series: Part 2 of trope_bingo fills: round 4

Summary:

Gimli awakes the morning after Aragorn's coronation in the lap of an Elf with Dwarven courtship braids in his hair. It comes as a bit of a surprise.

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Ingredients:

Good ale, in abundance

Pining, mutual and unspoken

Daring, fueled by drink

Braiding, of fine elven hair

Mortification, upon waking

Hand-holding, nervous

Confessions, halting yet heartfelt

Mix thoroughly and serve on the morning after. Garnish with a sprig of happy resolution and some affectionate teasing.

Makes enough for any number of romance-craving readers.