Dedicated to Cam277, Gkwnsgh5, nie261, FarronCaelum, Kiko, and cherry (Roxas and Namine too)
This one might be a bit confusing but the words in italics are flashbacks
Disclaimer: If I owned Noctis, we would be married already (sorry Lightning and Cam277)
B is for Be You:
He slipped the note into his coat pocket, being careful not to crease it.
"So how's it going between you two?" asked an animated voice. Noctis looked over to his friend, trying to come up with an answer.
He patted the pocket gently, ensuring its safety.
"Okay…" he answered quietly. The blonde raised an eyebrow questioningly.
"Just okay? Aren't you two going out already?"
His shoes padded on the carpet towards his bedroom door. A hand was placed on the ornate handle, turning it slightly to the right.
The quiet one shook his head. Prompto stared at him in disbelief, after all these months he expected at least some progress. He moved closer towards him to further his interrogation.
"So you're still just friends? Man, you better do something about that soon or you'll be sent to the place a man fears the most: The Friend zone."
His steps echoed in the empty hallway. It was still too early for any of the servants to be about and he was relieved for that.
"How?"
"How what?"
"How do I…I get out of that…the friend zone?"
The elevator dinged and the doors slid open. He stepped in, pressing the button for the ground floor. It dinged again and the doors slid shut.
The blonde shrugged.
"You gotta show her you're interested, show her you want to be more than friends."
Noctis shook his head again, he already knew that, he wanted to know how to accomplish it.
"Help me."
The elevator opened and he was now in the foyer. The emptiness was slightly unnerving. No matter how long he's lived here, he still couldn't adjust to the size of the mansion.
"Sorry what was that? "Asked the blonde not quite believing what he heard before.
"Help me." Noctis said a little louder and a little firmer.
Prompto burst out in hysterics.
Instead of walking straight towards the main door, he headed towards the kitchen. He didn't want to attract any unwanted attention.
"That's haha…a good one haha" choked out the blonde. He couldn't stop laughing and glanced up to his companion wondering why he wasn't laughing too.
The annoyed and frustrated look on his face shut him up immediately.
"Wait you're serious?"
It was dark in the kitchen since none of the chefs were awake yet. He allowed his eyes to adjust, enabling him to manoeuvre easily towards the back exit.
Noctis nodded wondering if he would later regret this decision.
"Wow" Prompto whistled. "Never thought this day would come"
Noctis didn't either.
"Well it's about time! I shall take you under my wing. Let Master Prompto guide you." He stretched his hand towards him.
The back was remained unlocked for the servants to enter and make breakfast. He slipped out noiselessly.
He rolled his eyes and pushed the hand away. His friend was so full of it.
"Just tell me how to do it."
The blonde feigned hurt and dramatically said "Oh Noctis! Is that how you treat your mentor? The selfless one who is giving up his valuable time to help a friend?"
His eyes surveyed the grounds, making sure no one saw him leaving. Satisfied he made his way towards the guest house.
Already full of regret he sighed and began to walk away. Prompto noticing his retreating figure quickly cut the act and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Wait, I was just kidding. Don't go man. I'll be serious now."
As he got closer he took note of the light in the garage. So he did remember.
Noctis glanced at his face, seeing the 'serious' look he tried to put on, he sighed and stopped.
The blonde smiled brightly. "That's the spirit. Now let's discuss."
He stood at the entrance, looking into the garage. He could see someone checking the engine of the car. His usual neat hair was slightly dishevelled indicating he had just woken up. Noctis felt slightly guilty.
With his fingers stroking his chin, pretending to be lost in thought, Prompto began to brainstorm.
The other one just stood against the railing, waiting for a response, staring out at the sea.
"Alright here's what you do."
Noctis cleared his throat grabbing the attention of the person. Ignis raised his head from the hood of the engine and turned towards him. Noctis nodded, he returned the action and shut the hood.
"Since you're obviously a hopeless romantic and her too," he chuckled, "then we have to start out slow."
Noct listened carefully slightly frowning when he heard "hopeless" but waited for him to continue.
The both of them got into the car, Ignis at the wheel while Noctis sat in the backseat. The driver turned the key in the ignition and the engine purred. Shifting gears, he drove the vehicle out the garage.
"So it's a simple solution really. From personal experience I have discovered three things."
He lifted one finger. "First is the look." He glanced towards Noctis and gestured. "Which you have down."
Once they got to the gates, Ignis waved at the security guard who nodded and let them out.
He lifted another. "Second is the element of surprise. Girls like it when you do the unexpected. They get excited."
The dark haired one doubted that, the girl in question seriously hated surprises. He shivered at the thought.
He sighed which caused Ignis to glance at him through the mirror questioningly. He shook his head indicating that nothing was wrong. The other returned his eyes to the road.
He lifted a third finger. "And last but not least are the compliments. Make the girl feel special, they like that. Once you've done all three then BAM it's smooth sailing from there."
He looked expectantly at his "mentee", not too sure what reaction he would hold. He was met with a thoughtful expression.
He stared out the windows, the sky was lighter and hues of orange could be seen on the horizon. The roads were still empty.
"It won't work."
Prompto frowned at that. "Why not?"
"She's different."
Ignis flicked on the indicator which was unnecessary and turned off the highway.
"True but trust me man. It's from personal experience."
The look of doubt on Noctis's face caused the blonde to sigh. Did he really not trust his expertise?
"How about this. To prove the effectiveness of the three steps, I have a plan." He gestured for Noctis to come closer so he could whisper it to him.
The car stopped outside a building. Ignis unlocked the doors and turned to look at the passenger. The said passenger took a deep breath and with one fleeting glance at the driver, he stepped out the vehicle.
After listening to Prompto's idea Noctis couldn't help but feel more in doubt, but the excitement on the blonde's face caused him to sigh for the umpteenth time that day.
Ignis muttered a low 'good luck' before the door shut. He turned forward and adjusted his glasses. He hoped Noctis knew what he was doing.
"I had been saving this line for a while. So consider yourself lucky."
The dark haired one remained silent, wondering if that was a good thing. It hadn't been tested before so who is to say it will work?
The morning air was chilly and Noctis could see his breaths rise in puffs before him. He walked towards the entrance of the Guardian Corps building.
Prompto rubbed his hands together eagerly.
A figure with pink hair was talking to the receptionist at the desk. She handed over a file, nodded and turned around. They both froze.
"All you got to say is…"
He hesitantly stepped towards her. She looked at him questioningly. He knew what she was thinking: What was he doing here?
"There are many girls out there in the world that try to be who they aren't."
Noctis wasn't sure if that was a great way to start it.
She waited patiently for him to get closer.
"But the reason…"
His hands dipped into his coat pocket and pulled out the note.
"I like you…"
His hands trembled slightly as he held it out.
"is because…"
She raised her eyebrows.
"all you have…"
She took the note.
"to do is…"
She unfolded it.
"Be-you-tiful."
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END
Oh smooth Prompto, real smooth
Thank you for all the reviews/faves/alerts. Made me smile like an idiot