Stella walked outside to Noctis's limo,she was surprised to see him already there leaning against it,He looked up as she approached"Morning Stells,ready to go."

she nodded"just about."

The servants came out carrying her all her bags for the trip,The Queen came out as well and walked to Noctis"now Noctis I expect you to take care of my daughter,do you understand?"

"yes your highness."he bowed

The Queen walked over to Stella and smiled"have fun dear,but remember your father's funeral is in a few days,I'll send an escort for you then."

Noctis wrapped an arm around Stella's shoulder"no need my Queen,I shall take her to the funeral."

The Queen raised an eyebrow as did Stella"well alright but make sure your on time."

She turned to Stella"oh dear and one more thing,I'll be sending a guard with you"Noctis was about to protest but the queen cut him off"it's important for royalty to always have a guard."

He shut his mouth and nodded,Stella frowned,what's up with Noctis anyway

"Lightning!It's time to go"the queen called

Stella smiled"Lightning? as in my old school friend lightning?"

"that's right my dear."The Queen nodded

Lightning came out of the castle,long with Rinoa and Tifa,the princesses ran to hug Stella,she gasped when they pulled her into a group hug

"we'll miss you Stells!"Rinoa cried

"cant...breath"she gasped

Tifa and Rinoa immediately let her go"Sorry Sis." Tifa giggled

Stella smiled"I'll miss you guys too."

Lighting cleared her throat"we should get going."

Stella chuckled and hugged Lightning"I missed you Light."

The pink warrior patted her back"you too Princess."

laughing Stella pulled away"how many times have I told you to call me Stella?" she asked in a mocking tone

"I'm sorry,Stella"she apologize

"there's no need to apologize but I'm glad you called me by my name."The blond princess smirked

Lighting rolled her eyes and leaned against the limo,Noctis came up and took Stella's hand"we best be going Stells."

Stella nodded"okay but Tifa,where's Cloud?"

Tifa nodded towards the woods next to the castle"him and Squall are out patrolling."

"oh."Stella sighed disappointment

The Queen finished talking to the guards and came over to Stella"okay dear,have a safe trip,you hear that Noctis?"the Queen aimed the question directly at him

Noctis smiled grimly"Understood your Majesty."

Stella raised an eyebrow"um is there something I should know about?"she questioned

The Queen waved her hand"nothing to worry about dear,have fun,I love you."

Stella hugged her mother"I love you too Mother."

Noctis helped Stella into the limo and scooted in after her,She waved to her family as the limo started driving out of the castle grounds.


The drive to the cabin has been very quiet for the most part,Noctis and Stella chatted mostly,while

Lightning sat in the back with them

Stella looked at Noctis in wonder,there is something very different about him,she just didn't know what,Noctis must have felt her stare because he turned to look at her

she blushed and looked away quickly,he chuckled and cupped her chin"see something you like Stells?"

blushing furiously she pulled away,scooted closer to Lightning"N-no."she stuttered

Noctis smirked and turned to stare out the window,Stella frowned,he wasn't the same Noctis she grew up with but at the same time he was,he sometimes acted like the old Noctis.

She glanced at Lightning,who was cleaning her gunblade,Stella looked at it in wonder"wow Light,it must be cool to be able to wield something like that."

Lighting shrugged and put it away"it's alright I guess,good for slicing through things."

Stella shivered at the thought of something sharp slicing straight through,Lightning smiled a little"I'm kidding but it really is a good weapon."

She nodded,it was always like that with Lightning,cold and straight forward,she jumped when she felt a gloved hand on hers,she relaxed when she saw it was just Noctis's hand

"you okay Stells?"he asked concerned

Stella nodded slowly,staring into his eyes"yes,I'm fine but a bit uneasy,I've never been so far from the castle before."

Noctis stroked her hand"it will be okay,you got me,your perfectly safe."

She layed her head on his shoulder,closing her eyes,He's right,She was perfectly safe with him,wasn't she?


Stella awoke to being shaken up,she jumped,Lightning was looking down at her,her hands on her hips"we've arrived Princess."

she yawned and blinked to focus her eyes,she looked around and saw a big two story cabin with a beautiful lake behind it,she gasped at the sight,she got out of the limo

"wow it's so beautiful here."she smiled the sun was setting over the horizon

Lightning stood beside her,hands on her gunblade,Stella turned to look at her"where's Noctis?"

The pink haired woman nodded towards the cabin"He's inside,putting your luggage away."

"oh"Stella replied

"enjoying the view ladies?"

They turned to see Noctis on the cabin porch,Stella smiled and walked over to him"oh yes,it's very beautiful here."

He pulled her closer to him,his mouth hovering about hers"just like you Princess."he whispered

Stella blushed as his lips landed on hers,she kissed him back and wrapped her arms around him

"ahem"coughed Lighting

Stella and Noctis parted,Stella blushed"sorry Light."her face tomato red

Lightning rolled her eyes"as much as I'd love to watch you two shower each other with affection,it's getting late."

Noctis nodded"she has a point I suppose." Stella smiled"yeah we should get to sleep."

The three walked into the cabin,Noctis gave them the grand tour,there was a big kitchen,a living room with a fire place and upstairs there was 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

Noctis pointed to the guest room"Lightning that's your room."then he pointed to the end of the hall"and Stella and I will be in the master bedroom."

Stella blushed,*oh gosh she was sharing a bedroom with Noctis*

Lightning crossed her arms"are you sure it's a good idea to share a bedroom with him Stella?"

she blushed"well it's his cabin and we are engaged so I suppose it's okay."

Lightning frowned,Noctis smirked at this"what's wrong afraid I'll bite her?"

The pink haired warrior frowned and in a instant raised her blade to his throat"if you do I'll have your head"she threatened

Stella gasped and stepped between them"hey hey cut it out you two!"

Lightning lowered her weapon and marched to her room and slammed the door,Stella looked after her sighing,she turned to Noctis"are you alright?"

Noctis grinned and shook his head"no worries,she didn't even cut me." *not that she could if she tried*

Stella walked towards they're room"well it's been a long day,I'd say we all need some rest."

He nodded and closed the door,she started to unpack some night clothes,Noctis sat on the bed while she changed in the bathroom

a few minutes later she came out,dressed in a pink night gown,Her eyes widened when she saw Noctis was already in bed.

She blushed as she got under the warm blankets,He turned her to face him,kissing her on the lips

Stella kissed him back wrapping her hands in his hair,he lowered her onto the bed and continued kissing her

He moaned against her lips,He pulled back a little looking down at her,Her face was tomato red and her lips were red and puffy from the kissing

"I've been wanting to kiss you like that forever."he whispered in her ear

she shivered and gently pushed him off of her"well I'm very tired,Good Night Noctis."

Noctis smirked and layed beside her,wrapping an arm around her waist"Good Night Stells."


A/N

woot,I actually updated sooner then expected xD, but I was in a FFXIII mood so I was inspired to write a chappie and yes that's why Lightning made an appearance,plus I thought it would be cool for lightning to be Stella's guard.

hmm Noctis what are you up to? whatever it is,it can't be good xD

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