[ In which Noctis proceeds to get dressed in his usual boring, monotone garb. Black jeans, a grey long-sleeve shirt, hoodie, scarf, and beanie. He hops in the corvette and drives on over. And, as always, Noctis walks in to Prompto’s work to meet him.
His nose is bright red by the time he walks in, hands stuffed in his hoodie pockets and shoulders hiked. He sees Prompto in the distance, and makes a line for his direction.
And god’s, he’s happy to see him. He always is, honestly, but things are so... Different now? In a good way. There’s a flutter in his chest just to see Prompto’s face, and it’s a bit tough to process. But he doesn’t hate it. ]
[he's been off his shift for a couple minutes now, just waiting for noctis to make it in. there's no need to get picked up, considering the mall isn't exceptionally far from noctis' place or a bus stop with a direct line to his apartment, but...]
[well, perks of being in a relationship, right? any other time prompto would be won't about wanting people going out of their way for him, but it's just so easy with noctis.]
Hey yourself.
[prompto pulls away from a shelf of headphones, backpack packed and tight against his back. he's got layers for the cold already over his uniform, ready to go.]
[ Which Prompto knows, but he has to whine about it.
Noctis wears a lopsided smile despite that, simply happy to see him. His boyfriend-, which is still so surreal to him because Prompto is his first everything. But he knows he’s a fantastic first, because it’s Prompto. Plain and simple. And he’s so overwhelmingly happy about it. Noctis takes his hands out of his pockets, reaching up to put them on Prompto’s cheeks. ]
[ Fair enough. And Noctis seems pretty clued in on that.
So... ]
Drive-thru it is.
[ He pulls his keys from his pocket, whirling them on his finger idly as they walk towards the car. Noctis is sure to ask about Prompto’s day on the way, always interested. And always happy, apparently. This boyfriend thing is working out pretty damn well.
He unlocks the car doors, hopping in to the driver seat and waiting for Prompto to get in. ]
C’mere.
[ Hell yes he wants that kiss hello. Noctis even goes so far as to gently tug on Prompto’s shirt to pull him in for one. ]
[pulled in he is, barely given a chance to sit down properly. he smiles though, compliant, as he leans in and puts a hand to noctis' chest--palm flat onto the creases of his shirt, curving into his side. he presses his lips to noctis', boldly parting them for a moment to suck on his bottom lip]
[ Noctis smiles into the kiss for a moment, basking in it, so glad to see Prompto after a whole day of being without him. It has the same effect on him as it had the first time, forcing him to see stars and feel his stomach flutter.
He jolts to the brave sucking on his lip, making a surprised, yet soft noise to it. Noctis’ face heats up, and he can’t help he way his hand tightens at Prompto’s shirt. ]
Ah, I—
Kinda... Rushed out the door. Am I really that cold?
Kinda, but I were you I'd still worry about getting sick with the changin' weather.
[he leans back onto his chair, hand lingering over arm connecting to the hand holding tight to his shirt]
[noctis' health issues and all]
Bet the car's got a heating system for the chairs though, huh? [he turns towards the dashboard, gently letting go of noctis' hand to mess around with the electronic pad] Wanna be all warm and cozy.
[ He’s stopped being stubborn about his condition with Prompto. Fully aware that he easily worries, and Noctis somehow feels a responsibility more so now to take better care of himself. It’s weird. ]
Go for it. There’s heaters on the bottom and back of the seats.
[ Noctis backs out and begins driving out of the parking garage. With a slight flush over his nose, he starts: ]
I uh...
Made a few appointments with a doctor here. To start seeing someone regularly again. Haven’t really done that since I left London. I’ll get my prescriptions refilled and look into some sort of ongoing treatment for the pain.
[ Which Prompto should know Noctis has been “unintentionally” neglecting. ]
[prompto's playing around with the electronic settings of the car, happily reclining once the heat starts kicking onto the seats and setting his bag down comfortably by his legs, when noctis starts talking about doctors and treatments]
[his expression is surprised, momentarily, but then he smiles]
Dude, whatever you need. I'll be with you every step of the way, y'know that, right?
[ Noctis softly smiles, gaze only shifting to Prompto for a brief moment with his eyes having to focus on the road. ]
Yeah. I know.
[ And, to that, he tentatively reaches over to take Prompto’s hand. Sentimental all while trying to act cool. It’s true that Prompto is the one he’s doing this for. Not him. Well, he is... But Prompto being worried is just not something Noctis wants. Especially not now.
In the meantime, he drives one-handed, headed towards their mutually shared favorite of a fast food joint. ]
[he says softly, amusement in his voice. his eyes are stuck on their joined hands and at noctis' apparent aloofness towards it (because he's driving), not being able to help just how giddy he feels. this is incredibly romantic for the once-single prompto.]
[when he looks up at noctis again, it's with slightly unrestrained adoration.]
[prompto is so stupidly in love, now that he's sorted out his feelings]
We were a team before, we're still a team now, right? Don't gotta tell me twice where to stand.
[ There’s this comforting warmth that Noctis feels whenever their hands join together, something far more comforting and loving than what he’s used to. It’s not as if they haven’t held hands before, but this carries so much more to it. It piles atop the devoted friendship they have, the feelings that come with it, and stack with this overwhelming feeling of love...
Because Noctis is absolutely certain he’s in love with Prompto. He can’t see himself with anyone else, and when he catches Prompto’s overwhelmingly affectionate gaze? His heart throbs, and he can’t help the bashful smile. Noctis squeezes his hand, gently tugging it towards his lips, where he brushes a kiss along the knuckles as they pull into the drive thru. ]
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and idk im thinking burgers
*baby*
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i'm craving a big tub of fruits and veggies though
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i asked
also ha ha
youre cute
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/then/ i guess i'll be forced to succumb to your burger ways
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lol
sure what time are you off?
just gotta get dressed
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bring yourself a scarf also
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is it cold out?
ok hold on im omw
[ In which Noctis proceeds to get dressed in his usual boring, monotone garb. Black jeans, a grey long-sleeve shirt, hoodie, scarf, and beanie. He hops in the corvette and drives on over. And, as always, Noctis walks in to Prompto’s work to meet him.
His nose is bright red by the time he walks in, hands stuffed in his hoodie pockets and shoulders hiked. He sees Prompto in the distance, and makes a line for his direction.
And god’s, he’s happy to see him. He always is, honestly, but things are so... Different now? In a good way. There’s a flutter in his chest just to see Prompto’s face, and it’s a bit tough to process. But he doesn’t hate it. ]
Hey babe.
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[well, perks of being in a relationship, right? any other time prompto would be won't about wanting people going out of their way for him, but it's just so easy with noctis.]
Hey yourself.
[prompto pulls away from a shelf of headphones, backpack packed and tight against his back. he's got layers for the cold already over his uniform, ready to go.]
[he snorts at the sight]
Y'suck with the cold.
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I’ve got bad circulation. I freeze easy.
[ Which Prompto knows, but he has to whine about it.
Noctis wears a lopsided smile despite that, simply happy to see him. His boyfriend-, which is still so surreal to him because Prompto is his first everything. But he knows he’s a fantastic first, because it’s Prompto. Plain and simple. And he’s so overwhelmingly happy about it. Noctis takes his hands out of his pockets, reaching up to put them on Prompto’s cheeks. ]
Wanna check?
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Uhuh. Invest in some gloves, buddy.
[but he's smiling regardless, a bounce in his step as he goes around the other and towards the exit of the store and out into the mall]
Let's go eat! It feels like a Friday alreadyyy...
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Did you wanna sit down somewhere or do takeout at my place?
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[he wants a kiss hello, but not in public. yeugh]
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So... ]
Drive-thru it is.
[ He pulls his keys from his pocket, whirling them on his finger idly as they walk towards the car. Noctis is sure to ask about Prompto’s day on the way, always interested. And always happy, apparently. This boyfriend thing is working out pretty damn well.
He unlocks the car doors, hopping in to the driver seat and waiting for Prompto to get in. ]
C’mere.
[ Hell yes he wants that kiss hello. Noctis even goes so far as to gently tug on Prompto’s shirt to pull him in for one. ]
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[noctis really sucks with the cold weather]
Y'need to wrap up warmer, dude.
[quietly, jokingly, against his lips]
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He jolts to the brave sucking on his lip, making a surprised, yet soft noise to it. Noctis’ face heats up, and he can’t help he way his hand tightens at Prompto’s shirt. ]
Ah, I—
Kinda... Rushed out the door. Am I really that cold?
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[he leans back onto his chair, hand lingering over arm connecting to the hand holding tight to his shirt]
[noctis' health issues and all]
Bet the car's got a heating system for the chairs though, huh? [he turns towards the dashboard, gently letting go of noctis' hand to mess around with the electronic pad] Wanna be all warm and cozy.
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[ He’s stopped being stubborn about his condition with Prompto. Fully aware that he easily worries, and Noctis somehow feels a responsibility more so now to take better care of himself. It’s weird. ]
Go for it. There’s heaters on the bottom and back of the seats.
[ Noctis backs out and begins driving out of the parking garage. With a slight flush over his nose, he starts: ]
I uh...
Made a few appointments with a doctor here. To start seeing someone regularly again. Haven’t really done that since I left London. I’ll get my prescriptions refilled and look into some sort of ongoing treatment for the pain.
[ Which Prompto should know Noctis has been “unintentionally” neglecting. ]
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[his expression is surprised, momentarily, but then he smiles]
Dude, whatever you need. I'll be with you every step of the way, y'know that, right?
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Yeah. I know.
[ And, to that, he tentatively reaches over to take Prompto’s hand. Sentimental all while trying to act cool. It’s true that Prompto is the one he’s doing this for. Not him. Well, he is... But Prompto being worried is just not something Noctis wants. Especially not now.
In the meantime, he drives one-handed, headed towards their mutually shared favorite of a fast food joint. ]
Thanks, by the way.
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[he says softly, amusement in his voice. his eyes are stuck on their joined hands and at noctis' apparent aloofness towards it (because he's driving), not being able to help just how giddy he feels. this is incredibly romantic for the once-single prompto.]
[when he looks up at noctis again, it's with slightly unrestrained adoration.]
[prompto is so stupidly in love, now that he's sorted out his feelings]
We were a team before, we're still a team now, right? Don't gotta tell me twice where to stand.
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Because Noctis is absolutely certain he’s in love with Prompto. He can’t see himself with anyone else, and when he catches Prompto’s overwhelmingly affectionate gaze? His heart throbs, and he can’t help the bashful smile. Noctis squeezes his hand, gently tugging it towards his lips, where he brushes a kiss along the knuckles as they pull into the drive thru. ]
Side by side til the end, no matter what.
[ He keeps that hand for now. ]
Your usual?