Warning this oneshot is incredibly long •^• so sorry-
He did it again. He is officially the worst driver in all of Insomnia. I stand a few ways away from the poor girl and look at the damage caused by the prince of naps.
I glance over at the Raven haired prince and see his head in his hands. Yep..., he feels guilty, and Ignis wasn't exactly helping the prince out as he blabbered and extensive lecture over watching the road and what not.
I can't really blame him though. There's just so must to do and look at while driving. Not to mention he must have had a lot on his mind given recent events and new information he's encountered.
I walk over and pat my hand heavily on Ignis's back and grin. "Well it was bound to happen some time right?" I say trying to lift the mood.
Ignis somewhat glares at me, determining if he should lecture me as well. Before he is able to say anything else, I walk over to Noctis and fold my arms, turning around to the glaring man as he mirrors my stance.
"The best thing we could do as of now is to tow it back to hammerhead and get it repaired. We could also look around and see if anyone has any jobs for us so we could make some gil." I state my suggestions.
Gladio finally approaches the group, sighing somewhat sadly.
"Prompto makes a point. We won't be able to push it back all the way there, and it's going to be dusk soon." He chimes in.
I glance down at Noctis who has seemingly brightened up slightly. I watch the top of his hair wave in the slight breeze. Gods it looked so soft.
My passion for the prince has never died down since highschool, and his mature form hasn't been the most helpful in keeping a low profile.
"How are we, going to get back though?" Ignis asks clearly irritated.
I snap out of my somewhat lustful daze before my body decides to do something on impulse and look to him confused. "Maybe we could get a ride?" I ask.
Ignis sighs, squeezing the bridge of his nose as if he was developing a migraine.
It was only a suggestion ...
"We could always walk and enjoy what nature has to give us." Gladio informs.
"It might be our only option." Noctis finally chimes in with his smooth and relaxing tone that sends chills down my spine.
Everything about him turns me inside out and I'm never able to comprehend what's happening in my surroundings.
It would almost seem foolish if he hasn't realized my feelings at this point based off of my countless forms of reactions.
I finally unfold my arms and step forward, pulling out my phone. "Sounds good to me. I'll call Cindy and ask her to come get the ol' girl."
As the others gather necessities and prepare for the trip back, I dial Cindy and await for her response.
Ring... Ring... Ri- *click* "Howdy?"
I smile slightly at the heavy accent and begin explaining to Cindy about the wreck and our current condition.
"Sounds like she's a mess. I'll have someone come over an' get er- as well as you fellas. What do ya think of that?" She offers.
"Sounds good to me. We'll see you soon." I state as I hang up.
I turn around to the others and smile, hoping to perk them up with my jumpy nature.
"Good news-! We won't have to walk all the way back, Cindy said she'd send someone over to get all of us."
The others sigh in relief, somewhat fanning themselves due to the intense heat of the sun that hasn't quite set, and the black attire they were all wearing.
"Thank the six..." Noctis complains.
I chuckle to myself, realizing that Noctis's complaints just make him all the more attractive as well as the way him shirt fit his slim figure in just the right ways.
Hey, one can dream right?
We've been waiting for hours...
The sun has almost officially set and our bodies were beginning to stink from all the sweat we've produced.
"I would kill for a cold shower just about now." I groan.
We all decided that we should go ahead and attempt to push the Regalia back to hammerhead ourselves, but just as we began to push the girl, Cindy and some of her helpers finally showed up and helped us load her on to the garage's massive truck.
"Now I hate to do this to y'all but, we don't got 'nough room in the truck," She states wiping the sweat off her forehead.
We all sigh frustrated and tired, having to now figure out who would be the lucky one to wait, or attempt the walk back.
"So one of y'all is gonna have to ride with me." She clarifies.
Not wanting to be in a stuffy car with the others I volunteer and head over to Cindy's personal truck, but before I could get in, a hand grabs my wrist and causes me to turn around.
It was Noctis, looking at me somewhat worriedly.
"What's up?" I ask. "Everything alright?"
He stares at the ground for a minute trying to process his thoughts. I watch him closely, trying to understand his secret communication system. Without any lucky though, I remove my wrist and grab his hand.
He rises his head to look at me, mouth open slightly.
Goddammit Noct-
I try to contain my now raging emotions at his adorably handsome face, and grip his palm with my sweaty fingers.
"I'll be alright ok? It's only for a little bit. I'm not going anywhere else I promise." I reassure him.
He nods and releases my hand. "I know it's just- I-"
"Noct, let's get going!" Gladio yells.
I pat him on the shoulder and hop into the car. I lean my head out of the open window and give them the peace sign while winking.
Ignis and Gladio smirked and waved back in a friendly manner, while Noct was currently turned around heading towards the other vehicle.
His walk was somewhat depressing, but none to where it would alert the others into thinking something was off with him. Only, I was able to tell...
I relax back into my chair, waiting for Cindy to finish a discussion with her companions.
After the others began to drive off with the Regalia, she finally got in and started the truck.
"Ready to go?" She asked happily.
I nod and solemnly smile at her. She sets the car into drive and we head after the others whose car was way ahead of us, but still visible in our eyesight.
The radio had some country song on, but non of us were really listening to it as we drove across the deserted wastelands, nearing the small town near hammerhead.
I produce a yawn, but is cut short but the sudden jerk of the car as Cindy pulls on to a different road away from the garage.
I look over to her shocked and confused, clinging on the the side of the truck for safety measures.
"Where are you going? The garage is the other way." I imply to her.
She pulls over to a nearby campsite that we rested at many nights ago and turns the car off.
I watch her carefully as she leans back and sighs frustratingly. She then slowly looks over to me and asks curiously but somewhat concerned, "what's your deal with the prince?"
I stare somewhat shocked at the sudden question and try to process my thoughts and response to the surprising question.
"Well we've been friends since highschool and-"
"Not like that!" She cuts me off.
"Then what?" I ask.
"You and the prince have been acting really strange lately and I can't help but feelin' that y'all had a fight or somethin'." She admits.
I begin to chuckle then laugh, holding my stomach.
"N-no, no me and Noct never really fight." I inform her.
"Then what's the deal?"
"How should I know? He's only really started acting this way these past few days."
She stares at me narrowing her eyes.
"So what about you?"
"About me? I-I mean there's nothing really to say about me." I fidget, hoping she wouldn't notice the slight blush adorning my cheeks.
She leans forward showing much of her chest, to my displeasure, and smirks.
"You like the prince..., don't you?"
I panic.
"N-N-NO! N-Noct? Haha no way!" I say waving my hand back and forth so quickly that'd you'd think I was almost part Cactuar.
She giggles and leans back. "I'd figured as much. It's almost as clear as daylight."
I hide my flushed face in my hands. What's she going to do now? Tell Noct and embarrass the hell out of me? Ruin our relationship? Not that we really had one but... He's basically one of my only best friends...
"So tell me the truth." She demands in a sentimental way.
I raise my head. Well I guess she deserves to know. I have been acting falsely towards her this whole time anyway.
I heave a breath, preparing myself for a long explanation.
"As you have already guessed, I have a major crush on the prince.., on Noct. Since highschool actually..."
"Go on." She encourages.
I collapse, pouring all of my hidden emotions out to her.
"I just don't want to be useless to him and I wish he wasn't a prince so we could actually do something instead of watching him from the shadows and supporting him, even though I would do it naturally, and I know this isn't right of me and really selfish, but I really can't help it. I really really like him..." I express gripping my shirt.
She leans back into her seat.
"Well I don't know what all that nonsense was but I'm pretty sure that the prince likes you back. An' that's probably why he's been acting so strange as of late."
I sit quietly, determining whether I should've confessed so much to her.
Deeming that I already told her every single aspect that I've hidden, I decided that being depressed wasn't going to help and to just move forward with her advice and hopefully her support.
"What should I do? I want him to notice but... He's the prince... And he probably already has his eyes set out for someone else..."
She sits and ponders, humming so quietly that one would think she was a magitek trooper.
"How about we make a bet."
"A bet? Why? Like what?" I ask curious yet fearful of the idea.
"If you win the bet on my conditions, then I will help you charm the prince with whatever way you want."
"And if I lose?"
"You have to charm the prince with my way and do it all by yourself. It'll be a surprise though."
I gulp at the thought of what she possibly had in mind.
She forces her hand out into the center of the vehicle and waits for my response. "Do we have a deal?"
I stare at her palm, wondering how I could possibly benefit from this deal if I was to win or lose.
Hell... Why not? I might as well get all the help I can if I'm going to charm the soon to be king. I just hope he won't look at me any differently than he does now after I attempt this.
I shake her hand firmly and watch and she begins to relax and start the engine to the truck. We've been out here for a while and night has already approached.
Noctis... is going to be pissed...
"So what are the terms to this deal? What do I have to do?" I ask, leaning out the window so I could enjoy the refreshing cool breeze of the night.
"It's a simple, yet not so simple, task that you may or may not be capable of doin'" she informs.
"How so?"
"All I want you to do is snap a clean picture of a Cactuar in this there area." She informs.
"That's all?"
"Purtty much, but I'm warnin' ya, there fast little devil's, and I'm only giving you until the regalia is fixed."
Oh... shit...
Cindy's a pro at fixing the regalia, it'll take her no more than two hours!
Damn I've really gotten myself in a sticky situation.
I shake my head. No,no,no that not the type of attitude I need. I can do this, I've been snapping pictures my whole life, what could possibly go wrong?
"Oh an' by the way, your not allowed to tell any of your team about our deal."
"Of course..." I say sarcastically.
Of course.
After a few minutes we finally arrived at the garage and the impact of the day's events were beginning to take control of my body as I nearly fell asleep in the car.
When I say nearly asleep, I mean I was dead asleep.
As we arrived, the others were apparently still awake, awaiting my arrival.
Not only was I unaware that Cindy left the car, but apparently Noctis was trying to arouse me into waking up before he gave up and carried me to the nearest mobile resting quarters.
With Gladio and Ignis discussing the repairs before they started the next day, it was only Noctis and I in the silent trailer.
He gently placed me down on the somewhat comfortable bed in the back; the one we usually all fight for first.
Without trying to wake me, he slowly began to undress me, starting with my boots.
His gentle, yet rough hands slowly caress my legs and feet as he quietly sets my boots to the side, attempting to next slide off my vest.
As his hands slowly drag across my arms, I shudder and release the breath I was apparently holding in.
This man knows how to torture me, even in my sleep...
"Noctis..." I half moan out, opening my lidded eyes to see his dark toned figure hovering over my frail body.
"You're awake..." He whispers in an almost seductive tone, relevant to my hearing.
"...Mmm 'cause 'v you..." I mumble, not quite processing the words spoken out of my mouth.
He smiles and sits back, breathing out a small chuckle.
"Sorry. Just wanted you to be comfortable while you slept."
I sit up slowly and stretch, producing a yawn.
"Now that you're awake you should shower."
I wack his shoulder sleepy. "You're no better...!"
He breathes out a small chuckle once again, but then grows solemn.
After I've rubbed my eyes to get out whatever dirt landed in them I notice his still, yet saddened expression.
Something has be on his mind.
"Hey... Is everything alright...?" I ask, scooting closer to him in order to relieve any stress and bring him a sense of comfort and compassion.
Once he realizes my presence, he rises his heated gaze to meet my sleepy and worried one.
"Prom..." He nearly whispers out.
I lean forward just to hear his anticipated tone -his silky and calming voice- in order to really distinguish what he's feeling.
"What's up buddy...?" I reply after what seems like a year.
"I need to tell you something... Something that's been on my mind for a while now..."
What could he possibly have been thinking about for so long?
Without paying attention to reality, I suddenly jump as I see Noctis bring his hands up to cup my cheeks.
Don't panic me... Play this cool... It might just be a prank...? Ah but why does he have to tease me so!
I heavily gulp the breath I refused to release, and watch every detailed structure as if he was in slow motion.
"W-what is...?" I gasp out as he slowly pulls my head towards his, leaning it up slightly to match his height.
"Don't be scared..."
I unconsciously grip on to his shirt, shaking with anticipation.
Is he going to do what I think he's going to do? Oh gods... I'm not sure I'm ready for this. Then again, I've been desiring this all my life. From every walk home to every training session.
Now, I'm finally going to get what I've craved for, inspired for; without even saying a word.
I rest my eyelids into almost closing, but open enough to witness this moment, and cherish forever.
Even if it's only for a short moment...
I stare at the shower drain... Depressed.
Sadly I was not able to fully witness and cherish our oh so tender moment as we were rudely cut short by Gladio's teasing of rocking the entire trailer, frightening us as well as allowing Noctis and I to get stuck together in between the bed and the wall... Facing each other...
Embarrassed isn't even the proper term to describe my emotions at that time. The look on my face must had made it priceless for them. Thank the gods they didn't have my camera.
With the pass off laugher from both Gladio AND Ignis, the were finally able to release us from our uncomfortable placement.
Which leads to now, where i've come to sulk in the shower and hog all the hot water.
After hearing a knock on the door I decide to get out and get dressed. It'd be better if we all showered tonight so no one has to bunk with a smelly roommate.
Quickly throwing on my clothes and a towel around my neck, I head outside into the cool night to sit on one of the lawn chairs, avoiding anyone I could at the moment.
To my surprise no one was out there, so I took the opportunity and laid back into the chair. I wasn't in the mood for King's Knight for some odd reason, so I decided to Star gaze instead. Not a very common view in the Crown City.
Without realizing what time it is, I jump when I feel Ignis's hand shaking my shoulder softly.
"It's very late. Please do get some rest."
"R-right. Of course." I respond, thanking him for his kind gesture.
I head in after him, noticing the variety of snores sounding throughout the trailer.
I smile as I pass Gladio sprawled out on the couch bed, trying to hold in my laughter as I head to the back room.
I plop down onto the bed, hitting something softly with my arm.
Shit, Noct is in here too.
"Sorry Noct" I whisper out getting a groan in return.
I throw the towel away and get under the covers, turning towards the sleepy prince.
I exhale, all the stress from the day's events slowly rolling away as sleep begins to takes control.
I'm wrapped around a warm embrace and soon drift into a peaceful and well needed rest.
I snuggle into the embrace, not noticing or really caring where or who it's coming from- even though I'm pretty sure who it is.
This is what I needed.
This is what I want.
"Thank... you..." I mumble out, no longer conscious of my actions.
The next thing that happens could have possibly been my dream but in case it wasn't, it was the best part of the day.
Noctis...
kissed my head...
Sad to say though he was surely dreaming and acted upon it.
At least, I was the lucky one to be at the receiving end...
I decided I'm going to make this into two parts-
Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed it.
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Once again, excuse me for such a long chapter-;;;