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 His gaze softened momentarily when Luna held his, leaning into her touches - the comfort very much welcomed before he diverted his gaze.       — “ Iggy wouldn’t let me go fishing beyond the insomnia border. There’s no good fish here. “ He murmured, hoping she didn’t hear him.

Feeling rather foul tempered, Noctis settled himself down beside Luna. It was almost childish as his lower lip pushed out in a pout before he literally drops his head into her lap, folding his arms in silence. 

Heavy lifting huh? Why didn’t he see that coming? Well atleast it was a work out in it’s own way - he nodded, easing off his outer shirt to discard on the plastic chair. “ Sure, lead the way Cindy. “ 

Noctis smiled as he took a long drink of his own glass, an arm moving to wrap around her waist as he pulled the cloak over their legs. This leisure was almost a luxury as he pressed a kiss to her cheek. It was a lot of responsibility to be a father, one that he would take up in due time. He gave a scoff at the idea of the child taking on his worser habits.      — “ Thats how we know they’re my child. “ He grinned, taking another drink before settling the glass down at the table. The dance of her fingers near his hip and thigh quickly diverted his attention however, his alizarin eyes almost darkening as he canted his head for her, squeezing her lightly.  The tease though, gets him off guard as he stared at her with wide, blank eyes. “ I- “ He flushed, at a loss as he appraised her smiling features before catching that it was a joke. “ You’re a terrible tease, “ He leered, tugging her as he moved to pin her on the lounge chair, nipping at her collar bone and chest playfully before resting the side of his head on her breast - listening to the sound of her heart thumping in her chest. “ Can I.. come inside? “ He asked after a moment, his lips finding a pert nipple which he quickly latches onto. 

Noctis placed the towel down once the water felt a little less tepid and more inclined to cool. He had thought to do another round of sponging before Gladio’s hand disrupts his mechanical process.   It surprises him that the elder still had the energy to manhandle him, grunting as he clambered onto the bed and laid beside him albeit a little unwillingly. “ I should be caring for you, not just keeping you company. “ He huffed, resting his chin on the elder’s chest before making himself more comfortable beside him. He doesn’t remember a time where they could be this leisurely and not fear Ignis or Prompto walking in on them. He gave a quiet sigh, easing his head up to press a kiss to his cheek before nuzzling him contently. “ I want you to be well, “

Noctis was really beginning to feel bad especially with Prompto’s discomfort. Ge gazed up at the high cave ceiling momentarily to ensure there were no hazards of stalagmites before focusing on starting a small fire with the starter and the small pile of broken branch that had made their way in here - whatever the reason he hoped it was not due to a flood. At least that would keep the warm.     — “I’ve got a can of food, you can have it. “ Noctis offered, putting it close to the fire so it would begin to heat up. 

     — “ It’s rare to see you this bad tempered about something so trivial. “ Noctis chuckled as he watched the younger male almost jumping where he was pacing in the study they were relaxing in. Of course, Noctis had taken time in the middle of the day where there were still affairs to attend to, his subjects kindly bringing the issues straight to him where they saw fit - interrupting them in turn. “ Is there something you want from privacy that you can’t quite have in the presence of the guardsmen, Kadaj? “ violentremnant

     — “ I certainly wouldn’t pass up the opportunity. After you, Lord Besithia. “ Noctis gave a small, almost bashful smile as he held the door for the slighter male. He was blushing thinly as he followed after him with his hands behind his back before gently reaching for his hand to hold, walking beside him and swinging their hands leisurely. 

   Noctis blinked in surprise. He hadn’t been to the garden in ages, much less was he aware that they had planted roses there. A thin hue formed on his nose bridge as he rubbed the back of his neck thoughtfully. The tea ceremony has been a terrible bore especially when all they had been doing was entertaining guests. “ Good thinking, let’s go while we can. “ Noctis nodded, ushering her to the ajar door quickly with an excitement that was lightly unbecoming of his age.@sxrtis

There was a heaviness in his heart as he kept his gaze straight forward, reluctant to look at Luna despite her confession. So much has happened between them, and yet there was so much more to bare. He felt her love for him, but he had no words to translate the mutuality he felt as he squeezed her hand gently, bringing it to his lips to kiss her knuckles.      — “ Know that it’s no different for me. “ He managed after awhile, barely a whisper. 

Getting to sleep for long long hours

Carmine eyes that were so prone to a hard glare softened as he turned to look at the woman he called his queen. He had been so focused on the task at hand, at being angry about the disruption to his plans that he had once again overlooked his own well being, considering foolishly to put himself in the front line of fire. He bowed his head apologetically as he raised from the long table where long maps and projections of soldier positions stood in a decorative array, turning his back away from his work to finally focus on her.      “ I did not know what being complete was before you, “ He admitted quietly, kissing her freckled cheek to placate her. “ I suppose this can wait. Let us dine, my Queen. I suppose I’ve been working too hard. “ @hxghwind