Dwobbit frodo Samfro is on the brain so here's another fic idea.
Frodo is lowkey an accident but a happy accident, and following the events of The Hobbit trilogy he's raised in the Shire by Bilbo. Growing up he has very little access to dwarven culture aside from small things he hears from Bilbo and inaccurate texts from hobbit authors.
As he gets older he tries to feel connected with other dwarrow but fumbles and misses key aspects of a lot of traditions. For example he learns a lot of important intricate braiding techniques and styles but completely misses the entire relationship aspect of it.
At some point with the fellowship, him and Gimli realize they're related and it's very sweet. Very "YOU'RE THORINS BOY?!" "uhh.. ya?" Followed by the world's tightest hug and such.
Anyway TIME SKIP. After Sam and Frodo wake up in Ithilien, Gimli is a little worried to see him because both him and Legolas' now have small braids to mark their relationship. Only when he walks in he's met with a Frodo *covered* in endearingly messy attempts at courtship styles all done by an unknowing Samwise. Which is then followed by Sam entering the room with his hair almost entirely tried back in what to any dwarf is a truly impressive wedding proposal.
At this point Sam and Frodo havent talked about their feelings like at all. And to them, they just got a little bored on their long journey and, needing a little comfort and familiarity, Frodo had begun braiding and teaching Sam how to braid.
But to Gimli? It looks like they're getting married like TONIGHT.
Cue Gimli explaining to Legolas and company, hilarity and miscommunication ensues
