A/N: I took shorter time this time. :D
Anyways, I hope you like the chapter.
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- Dynasty
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Previously on Clarity...
In Noctis' home, He was busy preparing for the classes and Lightning watched him buttoning up his shirt. She went him and helped him button his shirt. She was prevented by her lovers hand.
"No, I can manage, Thank you." He said.
"No."
Noctis released his grip and allowed her to button up his shirt. When she was finished, She placed her arms around him and said.
"We will take care of each other, won't we?"
"Always."
Then, They departed the house hand-in-hand and left for their morning and afternoon classes.
Morning classes were done and now its their break time. Prompto, Stella, Noctis and Lightning were hanging- out together during their afternoon free time.
They were going to study together for their Physics exam tomorrow until...
"Ummm... guys I need to go to the restroom.", Prompto said.
"Okay. Go then. We're not stopping you.", Stella said.
Lightning poked Noctis on the shoulder, "Noct, I need to go too. Can I?", she said.
"Sure. You two just meet- up with us near the bridge beside the river. Got it?", he said to his two friends.
They gave a nod in return, and headed toward the comfort room. While, Stella and Noctis went to the said destination.
While they were walking, they didn't know that the floor was slightly wet, and Stella's boots were in contrast with the floor, meaning it doesn't have atleast a small grip like what rubber shoes, sneakers, or sandals do. So, after a little walking... She tripped.
Luckily, Noctis was able to catch her.
"You okay, Stel?", he asked her.
She straightened her self-up, before replying; "I'm fine. Thanks for catching me.", she said with a small smile. Noctis nodded in understanding and continued walking with Stella catching up with him.
During the time they were walking, Stella slipped or fell 4 more times. She slipped 2 more times on the slippery floor, 1 time on the stairs and the other one was when someone bumped her.
"Today really isn't my day, isn't it...", Stella said grimly as she was tried of falling on the floor for so many times already.
"I wonder why the floor is so slippery even if it didn't rain. And the fact that it CANT rain inside the campus.", Noctis wondered.
Unknown to them, the wet floor, wet staircase and even the one of bumped Stella was all part of a certain purple-haired man's devious plan. And one of his lackeys, Seifer, took photos of all those events, while Jihl did some photoshoping to make the image look like something that would make 'someone: interpret it the wrong way.
After a few more walking, they finally reach their destination.
Minutes later, Lightning and Prompto came.
"Sorry we took so long. We had to take care of the slippery floor while heading here.", Prompto said, tiredly, as he ran going to his 2 friends.
"Its fine.", Noctis said, reassuringly, "Let's just get studying, shall we?"
With that said, they started review not only for their Physics exam but for other new lessons they had.
After reviewing for awhile, like an hour or so, they headed back to the campus to finish up their remaining subjects.
As the gang finished all their classes for the day, they went to their prescriptive homes separately, others on small groups, others on pairs.
Noctis, however, decided to bring Lightning for dinner somewhere before bringing her home.
"Okay. Noct, where are you taking me?", Light asked.
"To dinner of course. Is their something wrong if I want to bring my lover to dinner?", he replied, raising one brow, smirking as he spoke near her ear. Sending a shiver to her spine, as his breath hit her ear.
"No...I guess not...", looking away, flushing bright red.
Noctis smiled at that, and brought his lover to a restaurant that seemed too formal, expensive even, for Lightning's taste, much to her dismay.
Once Noctis ordered, after awhile, the food came just as Lightning was about to follow up their order.
In the middle of their dinner, a waiter asked if they needed anything else or if they would want a performance by the live band. They said the didn't need anything, but Noctis asked if its possible if he could perform instead of the live band. The waiter hesitated, luckily, the manager saw this and approached them. The waiter explained to his manager, and manager approved of it.
Noctis headed in front and asked the musicians if they know the song he will use. They nodded in replied, symbolizing that indeed they do know. Once set, they started;
What would I do without your smart mouth
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright
My head's underwater
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
Unknown to Light, her face was turning pink and a tear of joy was coming out of her eyes.
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
She now began to have more tears falling out of her eyes and she began to over her mouth using her two hands to muffle her tears.
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing in my head for you
My head's underwater
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
Give me all of you, oh oh
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts
Risking it all though it's hard
Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you
I give you all of me
And you give me all, of you, oh oh oh.
After Noctis performed, he headed back to his table to embrace his lover and kiss her forehead, while wiping her tears.
After Light was able to wipe her last tear, Noct regan eating, afterwards, he paid for the food and bid farewell to the server and left with Light, hand-in-hand as the headed out the restaurant.
Unknown to them, there were some compliments about them from the other guests in the restaurant.
"That woman's really lucky to have a lover like him.", one woman said to her friend.
"True. I wish I could have a boyfriend like him.", her friend said dreamily.
Later on, Noctis and Lightning arrived to the Farron Residence.
"Thanks for the dinner, singing and bringing me back home, Noct.", Lightning said to her lover as she was standing in front of her home door, smiling.
"No problem, Light. Anything for my favorite girl.", he replied with a smile.
With no warning, Light gave Noct a peck on the lips, placing her hands on his chest. Earning an involuntary action from him by bring his arms around his waist, face flushing red, eyes wide but slowly shutting. Savoring the feeling of each other's presence. They broke of after while, foreheads still plastered together. They both muttered 'I love you' to one another before they bid farewell to each other with another brief chaste yet passionate kiss.
When Noctis got home, oncr again, he was greeted by his two dogs named Alvah (Alaskan Malamute) and Henricus (Shih-Tzu). He petted them on the head, before heading upstairs to his room and to change his clothes to a more comfortable sleeping wear.
Afterwards, he went to bed.
"What's with this picture huh?" Lightning said in a clamorous angry tone.
In Noctis vision, It shows a blurry picture and the 2 persons in the picture can't be seen. Noctis said. "Wha- I didn't do that. You know I would never do that to you. You're the only woman I love."
"Then what's with this?"
"I was just lending her a hand."
Lightning demanded more. "THEN WHAT'S WITH THIS PICTURE?"
It shows two people holding hands. The picture shows it is still blurry but Noctis can Identify himself in the picture.
"I SWEAR. I WAS LENDING HER A HAND. SHE ALMOST SLIPPED !"
Lightning turned around, uttering in a unpleasant tone. "I don't have to listen to your lies."
"Wha- What do you mean?"
"Caius told me about it. It's genuine and proven. Jihl proved everything was true."
"What?! I swear I would never cheat you for another."
Caius comes up to Lightning's side. "Does it matter? It's true and the whole school heard it."
Noctis starred at Caius angrily. "You? Light, You believe about what this bastard said?"
"Everything's true. What are you gonna do about it?"
Noctis looked like desperate to answer. Lightning grinned. "Hmph… No answer?"
At this, Noctis stared at Lightning angrily. Lightning turned her head around and produced an unpleasant voice. "You know what, We're finished."
Lightning took off the necklace that Noctis had given her for her 19th Birthday and threw it hard on the ground, Ripping the cover off and breaking the glass.
"Let's go Caius."
Noctis picked up the broken necklace and looked on as Lightning left with Caius and Jihl.
"NOOOO!"
Noctis shot his eyes open. He looked at his surroundings to find himself on his bedroom. "It's all a dream?"
He placed his palm on his chest and tried to calm his tensed breathing. He rose up from the bed and hurriedly went to the bathroom to take a bath and prepare for his classes.
He reached the campus, luckily he found Lightning.
"Light….", he whispered, loud enough for her to here.
Lightning turned around. "Yeah? Oh hey!"
Later, Noctis told everything about his dream to his lover. Lightning felt heartbroken and didn't expect something like that would appear in his dream. Lightning comforted her lover.
"Noctis, It will never happen."
Noctis looked at his lover and embraced her. "Oh thank you. You know how much I love you."
"Noct, No matter what happens, I'll love you forever."
Noctis felt comfort. "Thank you Light."
The two lovers leaned in and shared a passionate kiss, promising that something that Noctis dream't of will never happen as long as they are in love and together.
To be continued...
A/N: Okay! Here's some news! For Chapters 5&6 will be written by Noct, while I, Dynasty, will write 7&8. Also, for the future chapters, I'll warn you guys for strong language or maybe just mild. But even so, we hope that you would still like it. :D
The song 'All of Me' is owned by John Legend.
-Dynasty