Hello everybody my name is Trevyler and welcome back to A Little Hope. I guess the title doesn't make as much sense at this point, but I'm not gonna change it. It fits well with the first few chapters. This chapter, like I said before, will be relatively short. I write these chapters short so I don't ruin them like I usually do with longer chapters. Hopefully these will be good still since I have no access to FFXV anymore and I haven't seen or played the game in quite some time. I did however finally see the Flowers for Iris mission and now want to incorporate it in some fashion into this story. So without further ado, on with the chapter.
It had been a week since their first official date. Iris was still in heaven. She never imagined her prince would actually do all these amazing things for her and he kissed her! Like he actually wanted to. There was still the issue of keeping it a secret from the others. It was hard to have to act normal around someone when you want to be extremely close and affectionate with them.
Iris found that feeling creeping up everytime they were close. She wanted to hug him or kiss him, but that was a definite no. The others wouldn't approve. At least she didn't think so.
One day they were once again walking alone together. Of course they were supposed to be other places, but they'd snuck off to meet up for a bit.
That was when Noctis gave some surprising news, "Ignis is letting me drive the Regalia without needing someone else with me now. He says I've gotten good enough at driving that I can take it out for a little drive here and there as long as I don't leave everybody else stranded." he informed her.
She beamed, "Hey. How about we go on a drive together? Just down the road into the peaceful roads outside of town and then we'll come back." she suggested.
He smiled, "Sounds good. Stay here okay. I'll go pick up the car and pick you up so the guys don't see us leaving together." he agreed.
She waited patiently for his return. Enjoying the nice weather in the meantime.
Soon enough he drove up next to her, "Hop in." he said.
She did so, "Off we go!" she shouted.
Noctis couldn't help the small smile that appeared on his face at her want to spend time with him. It was something he looked forward too whenever he got the chance.
Once she was buckled up and ready to go, the drove off and a decent pace.
It was a sunny day. While it was a bit on the warm side, the breeze from the movement of the car made it perfect.
Iris looked over a Noctis, "So what made you want to learn how to drive the Regalia better?" she asked.
Noctis shrugged, "I don't know. I wanted to be able to go places on my own or drive a bit to give Ignis a break once in awhile. A may have also wanted to be able to drive around like with you and take you places." he answered honestly.
She giggled, "Oh Noct." she said dreamily.
He grinned and focused his eyes on the road, not saying another word.
They were in the country that made up most of the land in between cities and towns. Despite how much they traveled, it was much nicer to see the scenery when you didn't have five people in a car together trying to get somewhere as quick as possible.
Iris had a delighted smile on her face the whole way. Enjoying the ride.
Noctis suddenly pulled off to the side of the road and parked.
Iris gave him a confused look, "Uh Noct. Why'd you stop?" she asked.
He grinned, "Come on." he replied simply, getting out of the car.
She obeyed and followed him up a path that led to a beautiful hill full or various wildlife and a great view.
Her eyes sparkled, "Wow. This place is beautiful Noct." she told him.
Noctis slowly slipped his arm around her shoulders, "I knew you'd like it." he spoke softly into her ear.
She blushed at his proximity, "You're the best boyfriend a girl could ask for." she complimented.
The prince tensed a little at the use of the word boyfriend. It wasn't that he had a problem with it. It was just that they'd never used the term before and it made him feel kinda awkward.
She giggled, "You can take me out of dates, kiss me, and all that. Then I call you my boyfriend and you get all nervous and awkward again. Sometimes I don't understand you Noct." she said in disbelief.
He scratched the back of his head, "Well you're a great...girlfriend." he responded.
Iris smiled at his use of the word even though it made him uncomfortable.
She hugged him and snuggled against him. He wrapped his other hand around her too. While Noctis wasn't always fond of being touched, Iris was the exception for the most part. He liked being close to her.
After enjoying the embrace for a few minutes, Noctis pulled away, "Sorry to cut this short, but we should probably get going. The other's will be suspicious if we're gone too long." he said.
She knew he was right, but that didn't make her any less disappointed.
Noctis dropped Iris off around the corner from the hotel and drove the car back. Iris came inside not long after him and they acted like they hadn't seen each other.
Of course the other could see right through their lie, but didn't call them out on it.
I hope people are still reading this, but here's chapter 6. If you guys enjoyed let me know so I know people are still reading. This chapter was going to different originally, but I came up with a better idea. Next chapter I'll probably do something with Flowers for Iris. I still have to decide what to do with Luna. I need someway to break off the engagement without making Noctis seem like an insensitive dick. If anyone had an idea the please let me know. I could really use the help. Other than that I think I have the rest of the story planned out. That's all I have to say so Have a great night everyone and I'll see you next time.
~Trevyler