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SHED SOME LIGHT ON THINGS

CHAPTER 3

"I think we can fix that," said Gladio.

Prompto could feel the vibrations through the larger man's bare chest as he growled the words into his ear. For the briefest moment Prompto had a flashback to when they were stalking the behemoth, Dead Eye. He felt hot breath on his neck sending pleasurable shivers down his spine and infuriating him all at the same time. Prompto froze, he wasn't sure whether to kiss Gladio or try and punch him in the stomach.

Thankfully Ignis intervened and said, "Gladio. Let him go."

The shield paused a moment before releasing his grip. Once Prompto's feet were back on the ground he had the urge to run to the elevator. There were so many emotions firing through him he felt he was being pulled in half. He was drawn back to reality by a gloved hand on his shoulder. He turned to Ignis. "I think it's time we had a talk," he said and began walking toward the edge of the camp. Prompto glanced at the other two before following.

Ignis' navigating his environment had improved vastly in the past two years. Without any aid or a cane he climbed down from the stone of the camp and walked toward a small table in the corner of the roof. When they sat Prompto glanced back to the camp. Gladio was talking to Noct, but the King was looking their way with an air of concern. "All games aside," started Ignis, "I'm sure you have a great many questions."

That was an understatement. One of the first questions to come to mind was 'what the fuck just happened!?' Two hours ago they were having a great time and just now Prompto was angry enough to actually take a swing at the Commander of the Kingsglaive. He must be drunk or stupid. Probably both.

Prompto covered his face with his hands and took a deep breath. "Where do I start?"

"Wherever you'd like."

Prompto took another breath and rested his head in his hands. "When did you figure out you were gay."

"My freshman year of college. I'd had inklings earlier, but places of higher education tend to give leave to explore new avenues in oneself."

"That sounds… easy enough. Did you have to, like, come out to anyone. What did your friends or parents say?"

"Those who knew me didn't seem terribly surprised. I never did tell my parents before they passed."

"How come?"

"They never were overtly interested in my personal life. Their son was working for the royal family and that was good enough for them. If they ever asked me directly I may have told them, but it never came up."

"How come you never told us?" asked Prompto.

Ignis tilted his head to the blonde. "How come you never told us?"

Prompto deflated. "Touché."

"Besides, I've always prided myself on staying out of the business of others. People tend to reciprocate that back. Unless alcohol is involved, it seems."

"Sorry." Prompto sat back in his chair and debated the next question. "What about Gladio? When did you two…why… um… I'm not sure how to ask this…" He fidgeted with his leather wrist straps. A habit of his when he was nervous.

Ignis adjusted his glasses on his face. He really didn't need to wear them at night, but Prompto suspected he didn't want the others to see his damaged eyes. "That story isn't completely my own, but if Gladio feels like telling you it's alright with me. As far as the 'why' question, well… After everything was said and done and the Citadel was being rebuilt he would check on me from time to time. Once I started sleeping alone I began to have some pretty vivid night terrors. The only time I can really see is in my dreams and some of the things I would preferred not to relive.

"He offered to stay when I hadn't slept in a few nights. Knowing someone else was in the room helped. Everything else manifested from there."

Prompto knew Ignis couldn't see the surprised look he was making. He remembered Gladio being very defensive of Ignis when he was initially blinded, but he really didn't peg him for the nurturing type. "So that it? Don't you get jealous if he goes on dates or anything?" Prompto knew Gladio was still active with the ladies of Insomnia from time to time.

Ignis shook his head. "No. We are not exclusive. I wouldn't even call it a relationship, really. Not in the classical sense."

"So… twenty-three hours ago."

Ignis shrugged. "We all have needs."

Prompto was quiet for a long moment, soaking this all in. He'd secretly had fantasies all these years about all three of them, but now that someone was telling him some of it actually happened… Wow. "You knew what Gladio was going to dare me to do, didn't you?"

"I did."

"You didn't think that might be a little… I don't know… awkward?" Prompto asked. "I just made out with the King of Lucis!"

Ignis rested his head in one hand. "And you didn't think mentioning Gladio's photo shoot or anything was awkward for him? He had to return the favor. Besides, we've been watching you two tip toe around one another for years. It was a friendly nudge, if anything."

"Was I that obvious?" asked Prompto. Ignis nodded. Prompto gave a deep sigh of relief. A tightness released from his chest that he wasn't aware had been present until it was gone. They had known. The whole time. He didn't need to hide anything from them.

Honestly he should have realized that they wouldn't judge him for it. They didn't when they found out he was an MT after all. His eyes began to well up. He'd been so stupid. "Thanks, Iggy."

"Anytime."

Something else Ignis had said dawned on him. "Wait, you said Noct and I have been tip-toeing around each other for years… does that mean that…" he couldn't figure out how to finish that sentence. He thought he knew his best friend better than most. That would certainly explain Noct's physical reaction to the kiss.

Ignis chuckled. "Often, when we hide something from ourselves we become blind to it in others."

Gladio and Noctis seemed to have finished their conversation when Prompto and Ignis returned to the haven. Noct stood up as he approached. "We have to talk," he said.

Prompto took him by the wrist and led him toward the tent without even breaking stride. "You took the words right out of my mouth." He felt no resistance in his friend as he unzipped the tent and they crawled in. He was pleasantly surprised that his knees met with padding instead of the usual hard rock beneath the tent. Zipping up the flap behind them Prompto thought to himself how futile the act was. Ignis would probably hear every word they said, but it didn't really matter. There was something comforting about the familiar enclosed space.

He faced Noct and tried to speak, but the words wouldn't come. How do you tell the King of Lucis that you've been crushing on him since high school? That he'd frequently been part of your late night fantasies. That two minutes ago he realized that his feelings might be given back. What do you say?!

"Noct…I…um…mmf!" Prompto was cut off by Noctis' lips crashing down on his own. It took him an instant to realize what was happening before he began to kiss back. I don't know what Gladio said to you, but it must have been good, he thought.

Their tongues spared for space in the others mouth as his hands roamed Noct's body. Before long Prompto found himself on his back with Noct's cool hands roaming up his shirt. He kicked his boots off and broke the kiss long enough to remove his jacket, tossing it to some corner of the tent. Noct did the same and soon they were on each other again.

He could feel Noct's member pressing hard against his own as he ground down in to him. Prompto had dreamed about this so many times. Given the current setting and attire it could have been a scene out of one of his wet dreams from years ago. Prompto decided to take a bold step and reached down to undo Noct's belt. When no objections came he slid the pants down the few inches he could and rubbed Noct through the fabric of his boxers, eliciting a moan from the King.

Noctis broke the kiss again to give him some space between them. Watching him unbutton Prompto's pants with the lust fueled expression on his face nearly made him come right there. How long had that look graced his fantasies? When his pants were down by his knees Noct pressed down on him again, this time devouring his neck with hot, open mouthed kisses.

Sliding his hands between them he slipped the fabric of his boxers down, exposing himself to the cool air. The angle was awkward, but he did the same to Noct and took him in his hand. After a few strokes Noct began bucking into him intermittently touching Prompto's cock with his own in the process. Eventually Prompto gave up on the awkward hand job and just let them grind together. The skin to skin contact was more amazing than he could have ever anticipated. His thighs began to tremble and his breath came in ragged gasps. "Noct…"

"Me too," was the only reply he got before the King grabbed him by the hair on the back of his head and kissed him so hard he thought his lips would bruise. Prompto groaned into the kiss as 10 years of pent up frustration left his body. Noct wasn't far behind.

With all energy expended, they collapsed. Breathing hard into the nape of the others neck. After several moments Noctis lifted his head. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fantastic."

"You're crying," he said with concern.

Prompto wiped the sides of his face. He wasn't aware of it, but he must have been. "I'm alright. You?"

"Sticky," Noct chuckled, "but good." He scooted down and rested his chin on Prompto's chest. "So… what now?"

Prompto looked down at his King. "Ask me in the morning, but I don't think you'll have trouble finding a retainer anymore."

Noctis smiled. "You realize we owe Ignis and Gladio big now, right?"

"Ooooh, the King is in their debt. That sounds very fancy." He ran his fingers through Noctis' raven hair. "What's a lowly plebe like myself supposed to do to repay them?"

"I'm sure we'll figure something out."

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