Tolkien Elven Imagines and Headcanons Volume 1

175. Cuddling Curufin

- Curufin is a tough guy at all times, even with you. So he honestly doesn't really seem like the type that would want to cuddle.

- He is generally not a very cuddly or soft ellon to begin with, but if you ask him to cuddle or are clearly in need of a cuddle, Curufin will indulge.

- He prefers all in private and away from prying eyes, not only just for his reputation but because he'd prefer that you have his attention uninterrupted.

- Though there will be the exception that you will indeed be often disturbed by Celegorm, though this doesn't bother Curufin as he trusts Celegorm explicitly.

- While even though he is snuggling up close with you, still his affections are fairly straightforward and to the point, there's certainly no beating around the bush for Curufin.

- He doesn't necessarily like to cuddle idly, preferring that you come and cuddle up to him when he's in the middle of things- like if he's reading, going over designs or paperwork.

- Curufin claims this helps him focus better. That is debatable.

- Because of liking to stay busy when you cuddle with them, there are a couple of positions he really enjoys when you snuggle up against him.

- The first being if he's standing, but clearly in need of his affections, he likes for you to wrap your arms around his waist and he hold you with one arm snugly against him. (I picture Curufin as being ambidextrous so either arm is fine.)

- Or with your back pressed against his chest and his arm wrapped around your waist as he keeps you close to him, tentatively still going over everything that he needs.

-Though this may also lead to other things (often) which is what makes the focus part debatable.

- The other preferred way to cuddle, is if he's sitting at his desk and you're in his lap, with your head resting against his neck. Again with either arm wrapped around you snugly to keep you close.

- While Curufin prefers that you both cuddle when he isn't idle, he is hyperaware that there will be times you will need his affections outside of those things.

- Even though it's not his preferred, again he will still indulge wanting to provide you that emotional comfort even if he's okay with being without.

- At that point his preferred manner of cuddling is again with you in his lap, and his arms wrapped around you, though this time he will keep himself available for you to speak with or indulge in your affections.

- The other final and preferred manner is when you two both lay in bed together, with your head on his bicep and keeping his arm around your waist once more.