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The Secret Admirer (An RP)

Wolfgoddess77:

"Dear Prompto, this is going to sound very forward of me, but I would like to ask you if you'll do me a very large favor. Please come to the Lestallum Overlook just before sunset. I'll be waiting for you there. I've been working up my courage to face you, and I think I'm finally able to do it. ~Your secret admirer." The words were written in small, neat print on a plain white card, unsigned and without a clue as to who might have sent it.

Prompto Argentum:

*he smiles widley as he looks at the card before making his way to Lestallum Overlook, waiting for his admirer. *

“ I can’t wait for her to show up…if she does.”

wolfgoddess77

At this time of day, the crowd was rather thin, and it wasn’t hard to spot the one person who seemed to be in no particular hurry to go anywhere.

Hearing footsteps drawing closer, I straightened, turning around to look at the approaching gunman. Hesitantly, I gave him a smile, though it was accompanied by a fierce blush.

“Hi.” My voice was quiet, and I wasn’t even sure if he could hear me.

promptoaregentum

He gave her a brilliant smile back at her. ‘She’s cute!’ He thought to himself as he approached her. Sticking his hand out to her, his smile still beaming at her in the hopes to help her relax.

“Hi! I’m Prompto, but I’m pretty sure you know that already.” He chuckled slightly and tilted his head at her. “You have me at a disadvantage though. Tell me, what’s your name? I’m sure it will be just as pretty as you are.”

wolfgoddess77

Extending my hand, I took his, giving it a light shake. “Just call me Wolf. It’s a nickname.” This close, I could see the dusting of freckles across his cheeks, and I couldn’t help but smile a little wider. He was even cuter up close.

“I…I’m sorry for calling you out like that with the letter, but I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to say anything to you face to face. Something anonymous seemed like the best way to go.”

Quickly bringing her hand forward, his lips gently brushing against the back of her hand, a light blush appearing on his cheeks as well. He always saw this in the movies, hopefully it will help him some favor from her. "No, no! Don't apologize! I completely understand . I was, well, am curious as to why you did bring me up here? Though the view is beautiful."He said as he stared at her as he spoke the last line.

wolfgoddess77

The blush that was on my face darkened as he kissed the back of my hand. No one had ever done that to me before, and it took a moment to pull myself out of the stunlock the gesture had put me in. I looked away as his words registered, looking out over the canyon. The depths were already lost in gloom as the sun sank into the horizon. "Well, I...I just wanted to talk to you. I've been seeing you around, and you seem... I don't know how to explain it, really. There's just something about you."

promptoaregentum

His blushed deepened slightly at her words. No one had ever really said that about him before, though he didn't really feel there was really anything special about him. He was just a pleb. He shook his head slightly for a moment, his grin faltering slightly. "Well, uhm...thank you."

A few moments passed before he had an idea. "Hey, I know! How about we get something to eat? If you haven't eaten? We can get to know each other, and make it back before nightfall! It'll be my treat."

wolfgoddess77

I saw the smile on his face fade slightly, and for a moment, I was afraid that I had overstepped. The last thing that I wanted to do was make him feel uncomfortable. "Dinner would be great," I told him. My head tilted slightly to the side as I regarded him. "You...aren't used to compliments, are you?" He seemed confident enough on the outside, but the look on his face when I said that about him told me more than words could. There was more to Prompto than met the eye, and I was curious as to what lay beneath the surface.

Raising his free arm to rub the back of his neck, he gave a small, nervous laugh. Damn, this girl is already seeing through him easily enough. Soon she'll probably learn he isn't- 'No' He mentally shook his head. 'None of those thoughts right now, focus on the pretty girl! Keep cool!' "Easy to tell, huh? Heh, yeah, I'm really not. But enough about me!" He held his arm out to her, so he could escort her. "Where would you like to go? There is a few nice little places nearby, totally your choice!"

wolfgoddess77

I considered for a moment. "I've heard good things about the restaurant in the market," I said at last, taking note of the nervous laughter. It seemed that I had hit upon an insecurity; I'd have to be very careful about that. Looping my arm through his, I moved a bit closer, making sure to keep enough distance between us that we wouldn't bump into each other as we walked.

promptoaregentum

Smiling broadly, he lead her through the crowd, some people waving and just a simple hello to the couple as they walked. He pulled Wolf a little closer, as the crowd was getting a little thicker and they were passing through an alleyway. He remembered taking this way with Noct and the others and it seemed quicker. Hopefully he was remembering the right way. "Man, the people here are so friendly...it is a little strange." He was mostly talking outloud, but it was still so strange to him. Then he glanced down at her with a wink. "I'm glad though, I got to meet you."

wolfgoddess77

"I'm actually...not from Lestallum," I admitted, surprised by the sudden return of his confidence. Perhaps I hadn't made too big of a blunder with the compliment thing after all. "I'm just staying here for a while." But I remembered my first time coming here, and being shocked when strangers that I passed would sometimes wave to me, and to each other. "It's a little confusing at first, isn't it? I lost track of the number of times I actually stopped and tried to remember if I knew someone from somewhere before realizing that they were just being friendly."

promptoaregentum

"Heh, yeah. When I first came here with my buddies, I thought it was cause they knew them. But when it started happening to just me when I was alone, it was very confusing. So where are you actually from?" He continued to lead them through the market place. Once they got to Thotwell Grill, he slide his arm away from hers and held at the chair for her with a grin. Man, he has really gotta thank Ignis and those movies he watched for all the tips and advice for wooing a lady right.

wolfgoddess77

"You're quite the gentleman," I commented as I sat down at the table. But I wasn't sure if I wanted to broach the topic of my hometown. It was still a sore wound for a lot of people. On the other side of that, though, I didn't want to lie to him, either. I decided to take the casual approach. "Well...let's just say we have the same hometown." There. An answer that acknowledged the catoblepas in the room without directly addressing it.

promptoaregentum

He sighed sadly and placed a hand on her shoulder to give her a little comfort. And maybe some for himself. "I'm sorry..." he mummered softly so only she could hear him, the sadness and longing evident with his tone. "I should have thought of that since many refugees are here. I didn't mean to bring up sad thoughts." He walked over to his chair and sat down, giving her a small smile. Nervously fiddling with his bandanna, he hoped he hadn't made it awkward and sad now, he really did want this go well.

wolfgoddess77

I shook my head, giving a smile. "You didn't. It was really my fault for bringing it up in the first place." My eyes strayed to the bandanna on his arm; it was an interesting adornment, and one that I had never seen on anyone else. Oddly, though, it suited him. "What about you, though? Are you just passing through, or are you here for a while?"

promptoaregentum

"Uh, maybe both?" He tilted his head in confusion. Mostly just unsure how much information was okay to give out at this point. Most people didn't know that right now the new King was taking another road trip, trying to get ideas on how to best serve the land once Insomnia is back to normal. "I'm on a road trip with my buddies, a sort of last hoorah before the building of Insomnia is finished and having to go back to work and all. We'd be a little busy to see each other like we used to. We'll be here for a couple weeks though. "

wolfgoddess77

"I'm glad I managed to catch you before you left, then." I sat back in my chair, folding my hands in my lap. The rebuilding of Insomnia. That was a topic I thought about quite frequently. The time to return was drawing closer, and I didn't know whether to be terrified or excited. "It feels almost like a dream," I murmured, half to myself. "More than ten years, and it's nearly time." While I had been back to the outskirts of the ruined city, I hadn't been able to bring myself to actually get close. I had watched the rebuilding from a distance, and saw it drawing closer and closer to completion.

promptoaregentum

"I'm glad you did too...and Yeah...it really has. I'm surprised how quickly the building has been going...but I guess a lot of us are just eager to go home and just...somehow pretend none of this happened. That No- uh, King Noctis became King like the royal line normally does, not cause of...what happened." He leaned back somewhat in his seat, and glanced up at the sky as he thought about it. Then he gave a small sigh before righting himself and looking back at Wolf. Maybe they should branch off onto a happier subject. Food is always a good subject! "So, what's your favorite thing to get here?"

wolfgoddess77

"I like the spicy skewers," I said casually, trying not to smile. He had almost slipped there. But the fact that he hadn't said anything about who his friends were clearly meant that he was trying to protect them, and I didn't want to ruin that for him. "The spice blend they use is something I've never been able to find anywhere else. I don't think they use the usual type of peppers." I appreciated the fact that he was trying to change the subject. Even though our home was almost complete, there was still a pit in my chest left over from its original destruction.

promptoaregentum

"Ah! Don't tell one of my buddies that, he takes a bite of something and all the sudden he knows exactly what is in it and makes it his own." Prom leans forward a bit in a dramatic fashion and stage whispers. "I think his line has his own branch of magic to do that. Seriously. One Bite" He was hoping to make her laugh and ease the tension that the topic of New Insomnia tended to bring around anyone and everyone.

wolfgoddess77

His tactic worked; I couldn't help but laugh at this. "That must drive the restaurant owners insane, especially if it's a house recipe. On the other hand, your friends must be thrilled to be able to eat their favorite restaurant foods whenever they want." I gave him a conspiratorial wink. "But don't worry, I'll keep it to myself. I will take the secret of the spice to my grave."

promptoaregentum

His face turning serious, he stared at her for a moment before resting his elbow on the table, bringing his hand forward for a moment before closing his hand so that all but his pinkie finger remained. "You must also swear with the most sacred of swears. The Pinkie Swear. The horrors once faces if this solemn vow...I can't even bring myself to name such horrors!" He faked a shudder at this, his face looking terrified while it was clear he was fighting back a smile. It didn't help the corners of his mouth were twitching as he tried his best to keep character.

wolfgoddess77

I sat up straight, extending my hand and curling my finger around his, keeping my face as serious as his was, with only marginally better results. His smile was inexplicably contagious. "I hereby swear never to reveal this secret to your friend," I vowed. He had taken me completely off-guard with this; I had no idea that he could be so playful. But somehow, this just added to his already-incredible charm.

promptoaregentum

Moving his hand up and down with a small shake, he finally grins and lets out a small laugh. "Good!" The waitress approached them with a smile, quickly asking what they would like to eat. "Two spicy skewers please!" He looked over at Wolf, hoping it was okay he ordered for them. Some girls liked it, others didn't, so he would try to do both. "And whatever else you'd like, go ahead!"

wolfgoddess77

"Just a glass of water to go along with it, please," I told the waitress. "You're going to want something cold to drink, believe me." I wasn't sure if he had ever eaten here before, so I decided to err on the side of caution and suggest something, rather than let him find out for himself just how potent the spices were. I had eaten here enough times to see several people underestimate the heat, and I didn't want him to suffer the same fate.

promptoaregentum

"I love spicy foods! So just water for me as well, thanks. Better safe than sorry, don't wanna look like a complete fool in front of you." He said with a wink. As the waitress left, Prompto sat there looking at Wolf, studying her slightly as he thought of a topic they could broach without it triggering anything. "So, uhm, what do you do, Wolf? For a living."

wolfgoddess77

I sat back in my chair, reaching into the neckline of my shirt and pulling out a slender chain, from which depended two metal tags. "I'm a- Well, I was a daemon hunter, but with the Dawn, I've had to branch out a bit more." Tucking the tags back into my shirt, I laced my fingers together, curiosity getting the better of me. "How about you? What do you do, when you're not on road trips?"

promptoaregentum

"Huh, funny we didn't run into each other more then. I was also a daemon hunter before Dawn broke. But I kinda went all over, since I'm a pretty good shot. I haven't met many people really great with guns." He gave a half shrug, he didn't want to come off as arrogant but he was actually more than just a good shot. At least he knew that now after all the hunts he went on. If you had asked him before, when he was twenty, he wasn't sure he would even bring it up. "But I also have been sorta doing some photography stuff right now and I'm also sorta...helping a friend out. With his own business." Business. Right. Cause helping guard your buddy and having a job at the Citadel is a business He thought to himself warily.(edited)

wolfgoddess77

Guns and photography. That was a combination that I had never heard before. With this new information, I couldn't help but give him a closer look, to see if he was actually carrying a camera with him, or if it was a more sporadic hobby. "Yeah? I'd like to see some of your work sometime, if I may." It was a casual suggestion, and I didn't even realize the ramifications of it until I had already said it. The request implied that this dinner would turn into more than a one-time thing. For a moment, I considered telling him that I changed my mind, but I didn't want to do that. Not only would that probably hurt his feelings, but it would be a lie. I didn't want this to be a one-time thing.

promptoaregentum

He stared at you before nodding, a smile lighting up his face again. "Yeah! That'd be great! My camera is sorta charging in my room right now, but I think I have a few I sent to myself on my phone! Give you a sneak peek!" He dug around in his pocket before pulling out his phone and unlocking. A few thumb touches, he handed it over to you, showing you a picture of a black baby chocobo.

wolfgoddess77

A smile came to my face as I looked down at the little fuzzball. "A black chocobo chick? I don't think I've ever actually seen one before." Carefully, I handed his phone back to him. "You're very good at that." It was a bold statement, seeing as how I had only seen the one image, but he had done an excellent job with it, and it was just as likely that his other pictures were just as well-done.

promptoaregentum

"Oh, yeah! Me and my buddies, before the Darkness, helped save one! We think it is the only one left, but hopefully they can make a comeback since he's finally an adult." He quickly slide his thumb across his screen again, showing the him and the black chocobo next to each other. Clearly he was taking a selfie with the chocobo, but what made the picture was the chocobo trying to eat his hair.

wolfgoddess77

This brought another laugh from my lips. "That is adorable!" It didn't occur to me that I wasn't sure to what I was referring; him or the chocobo. "But if that's the way this one shows affection, you might be better off keeping your distance. It might end up accidentally scalping you otherwise." I realized then that, for the first time, I was actually starting to feel rather relaxed around him. Even after the Dawn, most hunters were still wound tighter than a spring, and I was no exception. So how was it that Prompto was able to make me feel like this so quickly and easily?

promptoaregentum

Prompto grinned happily to himself at hearing her laugh again. It was such a nice laugh, making him smile even more. There was something about her that he...couldn't help but start to wonder how this would go for them. Where they would go from here. At least, he hoped there would be more than just a few meetings. "Yeah, probably. Wiz told me he was grooming me, so I guess he thinks of me as family? The guys just said it is cause my hair looks like a chocobo butt though." He couldn't help but give a little pout at that. It did not look like that, darn it!

wolfgoddess77

I blinked, taking in the pout that had formed on his face. I didn't think I had ever seen an expression like that up close. Hunters tended to be more serious, so this was a rare experience. An almost tender smile tugged at the corners of my mouth, but it was gone before he could get a good look at it. "I don't see it, personally," I told him, waving one hand. Although I couldn't deny that the upswept lock of hair on the right side had to be one of the cutest things I had ever seen.

promptoaregentum

He couldn't help but perk up slightly. "Good! Hopefully-" Whatever he was going to say was cut off as the waitress came and set their food down on the table and their waters. After bidding them to enjoy their food, she walked away. Prompto looked back at Wolf. "Chow time! It smells delicious!" He looked down at his plate, rubbing his hands together slightly in anticipation for how good it would be and how spicy, his face in a gleeful expression. He wasn't lying when he said he loved spicy food.

wolfgoddess77

After thanking the waitress, I picked up one of the skewers, blowing on the chunks of meat for a moment before taking a bite. At once, the heat of the spice filled my mouth. As I ate, I couldn't help but keep my eyes on Prompto, just to see how well he actually handled the flavor. He certainly seemed eager enough.

promptoaregentum

Following suit, he picked up a skewer and blew on it as well before taking a very big bite. He couldn't help as a very loud "MMMM" escaped him. Swallowing his food, he grinned at Wolf. "This is delicious! And the spices, it has a really good kick without it being 'Burn your tongue' off spicy! I wonder what kind of peppers they use..." He glanced down at him food, as if the food would get up and tell him the ingredients. He looked back up at her before remembering his manners. "Oh, uh, do you like it? You're enjoying it?"(edited)

wolfgoddess77

My eyes danced with amusement. "I'm enjoying it very much." But what I wouldn't admit was that I was enjoying his reactions even more. I was used to eating alone, so having a companion just made everything that much better. Hunters tended to keep to themselves because of the rather high mortality rate, and I had known better than to try to form any attachments to them. Of course, I had made a few casual friends, but it always came with the unspoken assumption that one day, one of us might not come back. And I knew that, in a way, this would be no different. Prompto would return to his friends, and I would return to the Hunter Outpost for more assignments. But for the moment, I could pretend.(edited)

promptoaregentum

"Good! I'm glad you recommended these! I may have to get my friend to try them so that way I can request them and think of you." He blushed slightly, hoping she would just think it was the heat getting to him before he popped more of the food into his mouth, embarrassed that it had slipped out since they were just getting to know each other. But he couldn't lie that he wanted the evening to be over just yet either. Even though he knew they would have to go their separate ways, but maybe...just maybe before he has to leave, they could get closer so they could exchange numbers and actually talk.

wolfgoddess77

I froze, the skewer raised halfway to my mouth. Think of me? Quickly, I took a bite of the meat to cover what I hoped wasn't too noticeable of a pause. "Well you know, if you told him, that would absolve me of our Pinky Swear, and then I won't have to face any of those horrible things you wouldn't mention. I'd be off the hook." That line had completely taken me off-guard, but it wasn't at all unwelcome, even though it made my own face heat up in a matching blush. Thankfully, as nightfall descended, and the streetlights came on, it wasn't as noticeable as it might have otherwise been.

promptoaregentum

"Well, I could just casually say we should eat here and recommend the skewers. I can't let you out of a Pinkie Promise that easily!" He smiled slightly at her as they continued to eat, though he wasn't focussed on his meal as much as he was. He was trying to very quickly think of a way to keep this going. He finally had a thought, and he perked up. "Do you like ice cream?"

wolfgoddess77

"Doesn't everyone?" During the years of darkness, such a thing had ceased to exist, and now that it was back, all the places that sold it were an overnight success. Along with the sun, there were so many things that had disappeared from the world, and were only just now being rediscovered again. Then again, even if I hadn't liked ice cream, I still would have agreed, if only to extend the rapidly-waning time we had together.

promptoaregentum

"I-" he quickly hushed before leaning forward again like earlier, speaking so low that only she could hear him. "I know a great little place. It is a little bit of a walk from here, but they don't advertise since with all the shortage it can lead to. Plus they like that people stumble across them. It's a little hush hush, but I think you'd really like it. They have all sorta of interesting flavors."

wolfgoddess77

I closed the distance a bit further so I could hear his quiet words, and blinked in surprise upon hearing them. "An underground ice cream shop?" I whispered back. That was a new one. It made sense, though; a place that only focused on selling one type of thing could easily go out of business if the supply couldn't keep up with the demand. "You're just trying to get me in all kinds of trouble, aren't you?" I teased impishly. "First the secret of the spice, and now this! Luckily for you, I know how to keep a secret."

promptoaregentum

He gave a small smirk and a wink. "Guilty as charged. But at least you'll have a wonderful adventure." He ate the rest of his food and took a small sip of his water, waiting for her to finish patiently.(edited)

wolfgoddess77

I finished eating soon after he did, and pulled out a handful of gil. Even though he'd said that it was his treat, I was the one who had called him out here to begin with, and I didn't want to make him pay for everything. Putting the money down on the tabletop, I stood up, stretching. The night was still young, and I was used to staying awake late in any case. Nighttime still made me a bit wary, even though the moon and stars could now be seen in the sky, which had been roiling black during the Darkness. Still even that little bit helped to reassure everyone that the sun would soon rise again.

promptoaregentum

Prompto frowned as she left money on the table before quickly sliding it off the table and leaving his own money in place. Now he just needed to figure out a way to slip it back into her pocket without her noticing. He offered her his arm again to lead the way to the secret ice cream shop, smiling brilliantly again at her.(edited)

wolfgoddess77

Once again, I took his arm, not having noticed that he'd swiped the money and replaced it with his own.

"So tell me, how did you find this place?" It must have been an unusually lucky find on his part, if it was as hidden as he'd said. Especially since he wasn't native to Lestallum. The streets were so much of a maze that those who weren't used to them frequently got lost.

promptoaregentum

He gave her a sheepish grin, rubbing his neck again with his free hand. "Truthfully, I randomly stumbled about it before the darkness. We've been here for a week, and I only just found it yesterday. This time I made notes on my way back."

wolfgoddess77

My eyebrows raised in surprise. "It survived the darkness?" That was a feat not many shops could claim. Most places had closed down permanently once daemons began roaming the land, and had never reopened again. I didn't like to think about why that might have been. But it was heartwarming to think that this place, at least, had been restored to the way it once was. It was proof that one day, things might return to the way they had been.

promptoaregentum

"Mhm. I asked the owners and apparently they switched to selling those quick meals for hunters on the go that wouldn't go bad quickly. The owners were really glad once ice cream came back once Dawn was restored. Now, this is the tricky part to finding the store, so pay close attention, okay?" He leaded her across some main roads and alley was, some become twisty turns as he continued to lead her, though he walked somewhat slowly to give her time to study her surroundings and the way there.

wolfgoddess77

As we walked, I made sure to look around, taking in anything that might be able to serve as a landmark, should I ever find myself coming back this way again. The chances were slim, since I was only here temporarily, but it never hurt to keep a mental map of the place, just in case. "Reminds me of Takka's," I murmured. "If anyone was going to survive the darkness, it was going to be him. His restaurant might have been commandeered, but the instant the sun broke over the horizon, he was back in Hammerhead, rooting everyone out and restoring order."

promptoaregentum

"Actuslly, you're correct. We stopped by Hammerhead on the way here." He gently patted her arm to comfort her before continuing on. A few minutes passed before he stopped and pointed to a very hole in the wall shop. "And there it is"

wolfgoddess77

"Don't tell anyone, but I was there when he came back to his restaurant. I don't think I've ever seen a group of hunters so scared by a human before. No daemon was half as frightening as Takka when he realized what they had done to his pride and joy." I couldn't help but laugh at the memory. I would never forget the sight of the hunters scattering into the bright light, being chased by a man wielding nothing more than a spatula and a carving knife.

promptoaregentum

He laughed along with her, picturing Takka doing that easily. "Yeah...he is really proud of that place, and I don't blame him. He's a nice guy." Walking forward, Prompto opened the door for Wolf and gave a playful bow to her as he held it open. "Milady, after you~"

wolfgoddess77

I shook my head in amusement. Either they had trained him in deportment, or he had picked it up somewhere along the way; his behavior had been nothing but flattering. "Thank you, sir," I replied, nodding my head to him as I entered the shop. Cool air washed over me, and I had to fight back a shiver; after the almost tropical heat outside, it was downright freezing in here.

promptoaregentum

"Anything for you, milady! Now that we've had our feast of the mighty beast, it is time for a treat! Which is going to be my treat." He gave her a pointed look this time, even though she didn't know he switched the money. He was still trying to puzzle out how to give that back without feeling her up.

wolfgoddess77

I raised my hands in mock surrender. "All right, all right. It's your treat this time. Truly." I just hoped that I hadn't offended him by splitting the cost of the dinner with him. It hadn't been expensive, but I had still felt bad about it. Giving him a smile, I moved closer to the counter where the flavors were displayed, looking over them. He'd been right; there were many flavors that I had never even heard of, along with the more common ones.

promptoaregentum

He wasn't offended, he just wanted to treat her this meeting. And maybe the next. And the next. "Hey, let's make this fun! One of us orders a common flavor, the other uncommon and we'll do a taste test! What do you think? Oh, oh! We could even get one of each and get a small bit of each? What do you think?" he grinned at her, excited about the idea. Plus it gave them an better excuse to prolong the evening even more.

wolfgoddess77

"That sounds like it could be a very dangerous game in the wrong hands, but I think I'm up for a challenge." I flashed him a grin. The woman running the shop stepped forward, giving us a kind smile. "What can I get for you, dears?" she asked, her voice gentle. I considered for a moment before pointing to a sky-blue colored ice cream. "That, please. And..." After another few seconds, I pointed to one that was an off-white. "That one." "Certainly." The woman pulled two small bowls from beneath the counter and scooped the two flavors into them before handing them to me. That done, she turned to Prompto. "And for you, my dear?"

promptoaregentum

He pointed to a off green one, and one that you could only get from the machine. "Those pretty, please!" He flashed the lady running the shop, who blushed slightly before handing him his bowels of ice cream. He quickly brought out his wallet and paid for both before leading them both to a booth, sitting across from Wolf. "Shall we say who got what or do we take a taste and try to guess?"

wolfgoddess77

I was pretty sure that I could guess what the green one was, but I wasn't sure about the other. "Let's guess," I told him. Dipping the spoon into the blue dessert, I extended it to him. "You first." This one was a bit of a risk; not everyone liked the combination of salty and sweet, but it was uncommon enough that he probably had never tried it before.

promptoaregentum

"Ladies, first!" He took a spoonful of the green ice cream and holds it out to her for her to taste, grinning broadly with excitement, hoping she'd enjoy the flavors he got.

wolfgoddess77

I lowered the spoon, arching one eyebrow. "Oh, all right..." Putting the utensil back in the dish so the ice cream wouldn't melt, I leaned forward, taking the bite he offered me. Sitting back, I rolled it around in my mouth, considering the flavor.

promptoaregentum

One could just see the excitement yet nervous energy pouring from the Sunshine boy as he waited for her to guess. He fidgeted somewhat in his seat as he waited, his smile still planted firmly across his freckled cheeks.

wolfgoddess77

I thought about it for a minute before finally speaking. "It's definitely some kind of nut. But it's not peanut or pecan." I looked down at the color, and a smug smile came to my face. "It's pistachio." Although I wasn't overly fond of pistachios, I let no trace of it show on my face, not wanting to dampen his brilliant mood.

promptoaregentum

If he could project light, he would've with the beaming smile that he projected. "Yes! It is! Do you like it? Be honest! I can take it!" He looked at her determinedly and sincerely , he truly wanted to know her answer so he could mentally write it down to what she did and didn't like. He wanted to know her.

wolfgoddess77

"Well, pistachio isn't my favorite, but I don't hate it, either. I prefer the actual nut over the ice cream flavor. Still, it isn't the worst I've ever had." Picking up the spoon I had discarded, I extended it to him. "Your turn now." Oddly enough, I felt no embarrassment from doing this, even though we were technically feeding each other. It seemed so natural that I didn't even give it a second thought.

promptoaregentum

Leaning forward, he slowly took the spoon that was offered into his mouth, slowly running his tongue across it as he stared at the beautiful woman across from him. Making a small show of his tongue skills around the spoon, he gently pulled back, taking the flavor into his mouth before licking his lips, his face turning thoughtful as he did.

wolfgoddess77

My eyes widened as he did this, and a blush spread across my cheeks. That had been no accident; I was certain of it. He had done is specifically because he knew he would get a reaction out of me. The eye contract proved that much. And the hell of it was, it had worked. My mouth was suddenly dry, and I had to swallow hard before I could speak. When I did, my voice shook slightly. "S-so...what do you think?"

promptoaregentum

"Hrm...it's sweet but salty...it almost tastes like this toffee I had once in Cape Caerm..." he closed his eye trying to think before a smirk graced his features. He opened his eyes and looked at Wolf. He saw her reaction to him and was feeling rather confident, even if he was wrong in his guess. Good...we may go further along like I want...if she wants me too. He thought. "Is it...sea salt?"(edited)

wolfgoddess77

I blinked. Maybe he had had something like this before, if not the actual ice cream itself. "Yeah, that's right. I'm impressed. You're the first person to have been able to identify that." Of course, you hadn't tasted it with many people before, so that wasn't a very fair assessment.

promptoaregentum

"Sea salt toffee. The toffee tastes a bit more salt than sweet, but it works. Now your turn!" He said as he held up the other spoon full of ice cream, dark and light swirled together as he leaned forward to offer it to her, and he couldn't help but stare at her lips as she did so, wondering what it would be like to kiss them.

wolfgoddess77

Very aware of his gaze on me, I leaned forward, taking the proffered spoonful of ice cream. This one was very easy to identify, not just by taste, but by sight. "Chocolate and vanilla swirl," I declared, more confident in my answer than before. "One of my favorites, actually." I licked my lips, unsure if I was making sure I hadn't left behind any smears of ice cream, or if I was returning the favor from a moment ago.

promptoaregentum

Still staring at her lips as her tongue glanced around them, he answered. "One of mine too. Seems like a classic with a , no pun intended, twist. My turn!" He leaned forward waiting a bit till the spoon was closer before opening his mouth again for the yummy treat.

wolfgoddess77

Still slightly dazed by his earlier display, I scooped up a bite of the second flavor and extended it to him for tasting. "This one is my personal favorite," I told him, though I decided not to give him any clues as to what it actually was. Not that it would have been difficult to guess; it was a unique flavor, and very easy to identify if he'd had it before, or any of its other forms.

Veranex-Today at 8:50 PM

Deciding to show off in a different way, his tongue once again flicked over the spoon, scooping up the sweet treat into his mouth again as he stared at her. Humming thoughtfully before smirked again at her. "Cheesecake. Very nice."

wolfgoddess77

I nodded slowly, unable to formulate a sentence. This man was absolutely sinful. At first, I had thought he was the more innocent, shy type, but he was showing me a darker, more wicked side that I never could have even guessed at. It was almost like a switch had been flipped, and now a new personality had taken over. "Cheesecake...is right, yes," I managed at last, my eyes fixed on his mouth. I hadn't been able to look away as his tongue had flickered over the ice cream. There was something almost entrancing about him now.

promptoaregentum

"Woo! I'm glad we all got them right! " His smirked grew as he slide forward the twist over to her. "Help yourself to any of my flavors. Any of them." His toned changed slightly with the end of the sentence, it coming out more seductive and flirty than innocent, proving her point quite well that a switch had happened. He knew he should dial it back, but by the Six, something about her was causing it to come out more. And he liked it. He liked it a lot.

wolfgoddess77

Finally, I was able to look away, and I turned my attention to the ice cream in front of me. I was tempted to return his words, but I didn't know exactly how he would react to them. This was uncharted territory, and all bets were off. But slowly, my gaze lifted, and I locked eyes with him. For several moments, I was silent, simply studying the color. They were stunning; a dark, clear blue, though something about the lighting made them seem almost purple. "You're free to have mine as well," I said, deciding to throw caution to the wind. If he was leaving soon, then I might not get another chance like this, and I intended to grab it with both hands.

promptoaregentum

"I'll hold you to that." His voice dropping an octave as he held out another spoonful of ice cream to her. As much as he wanted to taste her right now, to taste her lips, he knew it was too soon. But that didn't mean he couldn't stop teasing her till it was the right time. And he was patient. Probably the one thing he learned well when he was in training and a hunter. Learning when to strike.

wolfgoddess77

Once more, I leaned partway across the table, taking the bite of ice cream he was holding out. We were playing a dangerous game, I knew, but I was enjoying myself far too much to back down. "How about something a bit different?" Taking a small scoop if the cheesecake, I reached across and snagged a bit of the swirl. "Try it like this."

promptoaregentum

He did the same as she did. "Together then?" Holding out the spoon towards her as well, his smirk slowly turning into a grin.

wolfgoddess77

So that was the way he wanted to play it, then. Like this, the spoons were side by side, and that would bring us dangerously close to each other. I swallowed hard, then leaned forward. "Together."

promptoaregentum

"Together." He repeated as he leaned forward at the same time she did, taking the spoon into his mouth. And maybe he accidently on purpose over filled his so the ice cream would smear across her lips. Once he swallowed the cold treat, he leaned forward and wiped her lip with his thumb. "Missed a spot..." He then took his thumb into his mouth as he stared at her, licking it clean.

wolfgoddess77

Instinctively, I licked my lips, jerking back like I had been burned. His touch wasn't unwelcome, merely surprising. And even though it had only been for an instant, I could still feel the roughness of his thumb over my lips. "Umm, thank you," I said softly, unable to come up with anything else to say.

promptoaregentum

Chuckling slightly, hoping he didn't overstep the boundaries but he just couldn't help it. After all, she did say all the flavors. "Anytime." He then went back to trying certain ice creams as they talked, trying to wrestle himself back into control so he didn't scare her or make her feel uncomfortable. "Would it be too much for me to walk you home?" The words surprised him as he spoke.

wolfgoddess77

I shook my head. "No, it wouldn't be too much. Especially since...we might be going in the same direction. I'm guessing you're staying at the Leville with your friends? That's where I've been staying, as well." It wasn't ideal long-term, especially since a lot of apartments had opened up now that light had returned to the world, and people were beginning to scatter throughout Lucis again, but I had no intention of staying for more than a few more days.

promptoaregentum

"You are correct." He slide out of the booth as he spoke, holding his hand out to her. He knew this was a bit of a risk. Offering an arm is one thing, holding hands...is a little more intimate compared to it

wolfgoddess77

I looked down at his proffered hand, then back up at him. Slowly, I reached out, and lightly caught the tips of his fingers with my own. Like him, I wasn't sure exactly how far to take the physical aspect of things. We had been in each other's company for only a couple of hours, and even though things seemed to be going well, I wasn't sure what kind of boundaries he might have. I had seen the nervousness in him earlier, and I didn't want to accidentally bring it back out.

promptoaregentum

Gently linking his fingers through her own, he slowly started leading them back to the hotel. Though it was late, he selfishly wanted to keep her company for a little longer. He just hoped that this wasn't too much for her, knowing that it could be difficult for others. While he did have some boundaries, he gave into wanting to feel her in a, hopefully, still innocent manner.(edited)

wolfgoddess77

There was a faint smile on my face as we left the shop, and the relaxed set to my shoulders told him that, although some of his behavior had surprised me, I wasn't on the edge of being frightened away. It took more than that to scare a hunter, after all, as he probably knew. The both of us had survived the darkness, faced down numerous demons, and in his case, had gone through more than any person should in a lifetime. After all of that, something like this seemed like a walk in the park.

promptoaregentum

They continued to walk in relaxed silence, only to be broken once they reached the front door of the hotel. He turned to look at Wolf, suddenly feeling nervous. But he did have a plan for slipping her money back. "this was...really really nice. Could...could we do it again?"

wolfgoddess77

I hesitated for a moment. Not because I didn't want to say yes, but because I didn't know whether it would even be possible. "I'm always up for a second date," I said at last, giving him a smile. The words hung unspoken in the air between us: But are we ever going to see each other again? We had always ran in different circles, and that hadn't changed. Probably wouldn't change, even after Insomnia was rebuilt. The odds of us seeing each other might increase then, but it was doubtful we would have the leisure time that we were currently enjoying.

promptoaregentum

"Could I have your number? I honestly...really wanna see where this leads us. I'm glad you sent me that letter." His unspoken words: We'll make it work if we want to If he could survive the Darkness and all those daemons when Noct was bring back the Dawn, keeping in touch with a girl he likes should be easy compared to that.

wolfgoddess77

I nodded, reaching into the pocket of my jacket and pulling out my phone. After unlocking it and pulling up the address book, I handed it to him. "Here; just put your name and number in." An unexpected warmth spread through my chest, and I couldn't stop my smile from turning gentle. I wanted to see him again; very much.

promptoaregentum

He smiled back at her, doing the same to his phone and handing it to her as well. He quickly put in his number and handed it back to her. "This was, really, really, fun..."He leaned forward a little more as he did, their faces becoming closer.

wolfgoddess77

Quickly, I put my own number in his phone, and as I took back mine, I saw him beginning to lean forward. My heart clenched in my chest as I realized what he intended to do. But I wasn't at all opposed to the idea. Slowly, I tilted my head back just a bit. He was taller than me, and I had to look up to meet his gaze...or his kiss.

promptoaregentum

As they slowly become closer to each other, fighting himself on kissing those perfect lips, but being too fast. Finally he bent down to meet her lips, and he faltered a bit before moving and landing a gently kiss on her cheek, quickly sliding her money back into her pocket.

wolfgoddess77

Not having expected this, I opened my eyes, glancing over at him. His bait and switch went unnoticed as I arched one eyebrow. After all of the teasing that he had done in the ice cream shop, I never thought something as small as a kiss would have daunted him. But it looked like he truly was a gentleman, and wasn't willing to rush things, even though it was likely that we wouldn't see each other again after this.

promptoaregentum

"Have a good night, Wolf. I'll text you, alright? Are you free tomorrow?"

wolfgoddess77

I nodded. "Yeah. I'm not returning to headquarters for another few days." I had taken on several assignments at once specifically so that I could have some time off before I had to go back, and it looked like I had found something to do with that time. He'd said that he and his friends weren't leaving for another few days as well, meaning... This could happen again.

promptoaregentum

"I'll make some plans for us...goodnight, Wolf. I need to get some things for my friends before I head up...so goodnight" Gods, how he wanted to still kiss those lips. But no, he needed...he should be a gentlemen. He needed to wait, to be patient. But that was proving to be hard.

wolfgoddess77

"Good night. I really enjoyed myself tonight." I couldn't even remember how long it had been since I'd gone on an actual date. The most I ever allowed myself with my fellow hunters was an occasional indulgence when the itch became too strong, but even those were few and far between. To actually be taken out by someone and have the chance to spend quality time together, without the threat of being killed by a daemon at any given moment...it was priceless. Turning away, I headed into the hotel, towards the elevator that would take me to the upper floors.(edited)

promptoaregentum

He watched her as the doors to the elevator opened, before he sprinted over there, sliding into the door before it shut, the doors opening wide before he slammed his finger on the shut door button. Before she could even question him he snaked his arm across her waist and gently cupped her face against the palm of his hand and gently, so gently and sweetly, pressed his lips against her. At first it was a small brush, nervous that he was pushing her too far, waiting for her to make the next move.

wolfgoddess77

My body stiffened in his hold; it wasn't easy to shock a hunter into complete unresponsiveness, but he had managed to do it. It took a moment, but my arms slowly curled around his slender frame, and I pulled myself more firmly against him. Where he had been hesitant, I was not, my lips meeting his with a bit more confidence.

promptoaregentum

His nervousness quickly turned to confidence after she started kissing him back, their kisses turning a bit more passionate as the numbers ticked by on the elevator. He gripped her waist tightly, pulling her tightly to him, as he free hand went from her face to the back of her head gently. Time seemed to have slowed for him until the dinging of the elevator sounded and the door opened. He quickly broke off the kiss, breathing slightly heavily as he looked at her. He knew it was too soon for anything else to happen, so he gently gave her a small kiss. "Sweet dreams, Wolf."

wolfgoddess77

My breathing matched his, and I swallowed hard, resisting the urge to lick my lips. He'd tasted good...and not just because of the ice cream we'd had. "Yeah...you too," I murmured. Almost in a daze, I moved past him, and down the hall. I reached into my pocket and pulled out the key for my door, inserting it into the lock. But before I went inside, I cast one final look back at the elevator. Sweet dreams, indeed...

promptoaregentum

Raising his hand in a small wave as the doors shut, he waited a moment before the elevator started to go up before giving a small cheer in excitement. Once he reached his floor, he booked it towards the room he shared with the other, unlocking it and throwing himself on the bed, clutching the pillow tightly. "Woah, what the hell happened to you, Prompto?" Noctis couldn't help but ask his friend. His reply was muffled due to the pillow in front of his face. "I'm guessing it went well with your admirer?" Gladio asked boredly as he read his book.

wolfgoddess77

"He's been out for quite a while," Ignis commented from where he was sitting at a table across from the beds. His head was rested against his fist, and one leg was crossed elegantly over the other. "Had things not gone well, he would have returned much sooner." A pause, then. "You took her to dinner, yes?"

promptoaregentum

"Dinner and ice cream! And i walked her home...which she is staying her, but I wouldve done it anyway." Prompto said, muffled a bit between the pillow. "I did everything! I pulled out her chair, kissed her hand, and offered her my arm! We even held hands on the way back! She's so great, guys. Pretty, and nice, and her laugh. HER LAUGH. It just makes me smile everytime I hear it, the same with her smile. And she likes my hair!" Noctis and Gladio couldn't help but let out a snort at the latter. "Guess she has a thing for butts then." Noctis said with a smirk. Sitting up, Prompto launched the pillow at his best friend. "She said it doesn't look like a chocobo butt, so there!"

wolfgoddess77

Ignis reached up, covering his mouth with one gloved hand so the others wouldn't be able to see his smile. He didn't need his sight to know that Prompto was grinning from ear to ear; he could hear it in the gunman's voice. "It's good to know that some of your etiquette lessons took root. Which is more than I can say for...others." His voice was teasing, and it was clear who his words were being directed at.

promptoaregentum

"Hey, I'm a gentlemen when I feel like it!" Gladio, fake insult laced in his voice. "Meh, if a girl can't like me for me, then she doesn't deserve me." Noct said with a lazy shrug. "Anyway, do we get to see a picture of the lady?" Prompto sat up grinning and reached for his phone before he realized. He didn't get a picture "NOOOO!!! I was so busy studying her and looking at her that I didn't even stop to take a picture!! And she is leaving in a few days!" He jerked his phone out of his pocket, quickly shooting a text to Wolf. "Hey! I know this may sound...strange, but could I get a picture of you for my contact list, please?! D; I feel so silly being the photographer that I didn't get a picture of your beautiful self! Please?"

wolfgoddess77

There were a handful of seconds of silence, but at last, Prompto's phone chimed. The picture was one that had been taken by one of the other hunters, shortly after the Dawn. Standing on one of the outcroppings of rock that served as havens for those caught outside, she had her eyes closed and her head tilted slightly back as she soaked in the warm rays. Her arms were partially outstretched, and in the gleam of the light, tears glistened on her cheeks. Her clothes were torn and bloodied, and scratches adorned her arms, but she was smiling.

promptoaregentum

Gods...she was...is beautiful, Prompto sat there, his mouth wide open as he stared at his phone. He didn't even realize it when Gladio took it from his hand, letting out a slow whistle. "She's a hunter. and pretty." He remarked before handing the phone to Noct, who took it wordlessly. "You're lucky, Prompto." Noct said before Prompto snatched his phone back. "It's rude stealing someone's phone!" He snapped at his friends before moving closer to Ignis and describing the picture in great detail, the attractiveness he found her obvious, and obvious that he wanted to know more of her. And that he was smitten.

wolfgoddess77

Ignis sat with both eyes closed, his mind sketching out the picture that Prompto was painting. It was clear that the blond had more than just a passing crush on her. On the one hand, he was happy that one of them had finally found someone. But on the other...had he? Hunters had notoriously short lifespans, and when Insomnia was completely rebuilt, none of them would have much time to spare. At last, though, he spoke, deciding not to voice his concerns; Prompto already knew them, as did they all. There was no reason to ruin the mood. "She sounds like quite the woman, Prompto."

promptoaregentum

"She is! Her nickname is Wolf. She is so pretty and just, gah!" The blonde of the group fell back on the bed, gripping another pillow tightly. "I think we even have plans for tomorrow! She wants to see some of my pictures! Which ones should I show her, guys?!" Noct shared a glance with Gladio, his mind thinking the same that Ignis thought. Was he happy his best friend was happy? Yes. They were both concerned over the fact she was a Hunter. "Guys?!" "Just show them, Prompto. They are all really good." Noct said with a yawn before flopping next to his friend. They decided to not spend royal funds on this trip, so they spent the gil they made while doing hunting parties. "What else is there for us to do tomorrow?! Iggy?!" The nervous man turned to his blind friend, hoping he had a better idea. "What, no asking me?" Gladio asked, mocked hurt. "Your advice would be to get in her pants, so no, he doesn't need it." Noct mumbled slightly. "I would not tell him that! Not with a girl he actually likes!" Gladio said, actually offended this time.

wolfgoddess77

"I'm certain she will enjoy whatever the two of you decide to do," he said mildly, trying not to chuckle at the argument going on between the king and his Shield. Even after ten years, some things never changed, and once Dawn broke over the land, the four of them had slipped back into the old dynamic they used to have. "Try not to overthink things, Prompto. Be casual. There's no need for panic. Tonight went well, and there's no reason to think a second outing will prove differently."

promptoaregentum

"But there is only so much to do here!" He whined before letting out a sigh, knowing his friend was right. He got up out of bed and went into the bathroom, changing into a tank top and shorts before taking a selfie that showed off his biceps. he quickly sent a text to Wolf with the picture. "Sweet dreams, beautiful. Meet me at the overlook by noon."

wolfgoddess77

"You have always been resourceful. I trust you'll figure something out by tomorrow." Hearing the click of the shutter, Ignis couldn't help but smile. He was far too familiar with Prompto's behavior to not know what he was up to. Some things never changed... He stood up, unerringly making his way over to his bed. Removing his glasses, he stretched out on it, folding his arms behind his head with a sigh.

promptoaregentum

Coming back out of the bathroom, he laid back on the bed and waited a bit till Noct was half asleep. "Noct...Noct! Can I borrow the car tomorrow?" "Mmm...yeah...sure..." The sleepy king said as he rolled over, a small snore was heard. Prom let out a silent cheer before settling down and falling asleep as well, excited for tomorrow. He had very special plans... But Gladio couldn't help but let out a small snort at what Prom did. The sneaky little bastard.

wolfgoddess77

The rising of the sun found your room empty. As was usual for a hunter, you had awakened just before dawn, even though you knew you had the luxury of sleeping in if you wanted to. But old habits died hard, and with a few exceptions that you could count on two hands, you had never once overslept. After a quick breakfast, you made your way out of the hotel. Unlike the night before, you were armed this time, as you weren't sure what to expect, in the form of twin daggers strapped to your thighs.

promptoaregentum

Prompto waited for you, early this time at the overlook, his camera hanging from his neck. Her nervously fiddled with the strap, insecure thoughts running through his mind. * Were you going to show up, did he push things too far? What if, what if what if*

wolfgoddess77

His thoughts were abruptly cut off by the sound of your voice. "Prompto?" You were making your way across the parking lot. Upon seeing him, you pulled your phone out of your pocket, flicking through it until you found the message he had sent you last night. "What are you doing here so early? I could have sworn you said noon..."

promptoaregentum

He turned around quickly, a small smile gracing his features again. He held up his camera and took a quick pic of you. "Just getting some shots." He lied smoothly. "Though I could ask you the same thing...you're here just as early." He walked over to you, hesitating slightly before planting a quick kiss to your cheek. He just couldn't help it, you were so cute.

wolfgoddess77

Your cheek warmed beneath his lips, though you couldn't help but smile. It looked like things hadn't moved backwards since the night before; he wasn't too afraid to kiss you think morning, even though it was only on the cheek. "I'm a hunter. Being an early riser kind of comes with the job, as you probably know. I thought I would take a walk to kill some time, but it looks like that's not necessary anymore."(edited)

promptoaregentum

"Well, that works well for my plans. Follow me." Slipping his hand between yours, he quickly dragged you towards the gas station near by where the Regalia 2 was waiting. Yes, that would probably give away some things, but it was the only car he had that he got permission to drive. He quickly took you to the passenger side door, and opened it up for you, a nervous smile on his lips. "Hope you don't mind a drive..."

wolfgoddess77

You arched one eyebrow. Although you had seen this car in the parking lot, never had you thought it belonged to him. Or rather, in this case, to one of his friends. "Not at all," you told him, sliding into the passenger seat. It had been a long time since you had been in a car, let alone one this luxurious, and you couldn't help but run your fingers over the leather seat. Someone in this car wears cologne... You could faintly smell it, even from where you were sitting.August 7, 2017

promptoaregentum

He quickly moved to the driver's side seat and slid in. He shot you a grin before turning out of the gas station, taking a left. He reached out and couldn't help but take your hand into his again, keeping one hand on the wheel. The drive itself wasn't too long as he pulled into a fairly small outpost. He quickly jumped out of the car and opened up the passenger side door for you once more. "So, uhm, where I wanna take you is a short hike away from here. That's okay too, right?"

wolfgoddess77

You gave a soft laugh. "I'm a hunter. Hiking comes with the territory most of the time." It was touching how concerned he was about your comfort, clearly not wanting to do anything you might dislike. It seemed that the aggressive streak you had seen in him the night before had either died down, or wasn't awake yet. Giving his hand a gentle squeeze, you settled back in your seat. "Relax; I can feel the tension in your body from here. There's no need to be so nervous."

promptoaregentum

"Heh, I just want to make sure our second date is as good as the first." He squeezed your hand back as he lead you towards a set of stairs, leading into the terrain below. While the hike itself isn't too long, the rough terrain can make it a little harder to navigate unless you had walked around here for a little bit. Keeping an eye out as they walked, he couldn't help but give a small sigh of relief. "Glad no creatures are out now...last time I came here, there was a Midgardsormr blocking the path." He peeked out from some trees and didn't see any creatures either. "Whew, none there either."

wolfgoddess77

You were instantly on the alert at the mention of the large snake. While the two of you had enough experience that you could probably bring it down eventually, it wouldn't be without taking heavy damage on both sides, especially considering the creature had a tendency to expel its venom from a distance. "Still, let's keep our eyes open, shall we? Just because it's not here now doesn't mean it isn't somewhere nearby. That particular breed is known to be territorial, and we don't know what kind of range it might have claimed. If we're lucky, it'll be somewhere far enough away that it won't bother us."

promptoaregentum

He nodded in agreement before tugging you past the trees, not walking into the area he last saw it in. "It didn't seem to mind when we passed this way, so to be safe, we'll just go this way." He continued to lead you until he heard the familiar roar of the waterfall. Turning to look at you, he shot you a grin, and gently tugged you along until the waterfall came into view. "Hope you don't mind a picnic by a waterfall!"

wolfgoddess77

Your eyes widened slightly. "A picnic?" Although you had been past this waterfall before, never had you actually stopped to admire it. And now, not only were you getting the chance to do so, but you were also being offered a picnic lunch beside it. Tendrils of your hair waved in the breeze generated by the falling water. "It's so much cooler here." Normally, the proximity to the Disc had people sweating within a few minutes of stepping out into the heat, but here it was pleasant.

promptoaregentum

"Let me know if you get too chilly. I brought an extra blanket just in case. It's also a little cooler cause inside the waterfall is an ice cave with a royal tomb in it. I wouldn't recommend going in." He said as he brought out a blanket from inside his bag, putting it down a little in the middle of the area. Close enough to feel some water as it hit the breeze, far enough they wouldn't become soaked. He started pulling out many dishes from his bag as well, placing them down gently. And also a small bowl of strawberries for dessert.

wolfgoddess77

Upon seeing how many dishes he had brought, you couldn't help but be impressed. He had planned ahead, it seemed. "Prompto, this is amazing... Where did you get all of this?" The staff at the Leville might have made it for him; they weren't opposed to doing such things if asked, especially if it was a slow day, and they weren't overworked. And to think, he had been worried that you wouldn't enjoy yourself with this date. It was turning out to be even better than the first one.

promptoaregentum

"I asked my friend to help me make them. He's been teaching me how to cook...it's a sorta slow process , apparently I'm a little heavy handed with adding the spices. And I assumed in the beginning that I could make everything faster if I put the heat on higher..." He gave her a sheepish grin at that thought before motioning her to sit down.

wolfgoddess77

Tucking your legs beneath you, you sat down on the blanket, the back of your sleeveless jacket spreading out around you. It wasn't much protection against the cool air wafting off the waterfall, but the temperature wasn't low enough to be unpleasant. "Is this the same friend who can tell what's in a dish with one bite?" you asked in amusement.

promptoaregentum

He nodded eagerly. "The one and the same! Now, we made a salad for an appetizer. I wanted to add a really nice soup but I figured that may be a little difficult to eat and place down with the rocks and stuff..." He blushed slightly. He just really wanted this to go well, and for you to enjoy part of his cooking.

wolfgoddess77

"Salad is fine," you assured him. An appetizer, huh? This wasn't so much a picnic as much as a full-course meal. He had really pulled out all the stops to try and make this a good date. "We can always have the soup another time." The lingering promise of this happening a third time hung in the air between you; you hadn't meant to say it, but it had slipped out before you could stop yourself, and now you couldn't bring yourself to take it back.

promptoaregentum

"Yeah! I can always make it for you in the kitchen while we hang out! It sounds fun!...except the fact I may end up yelling for my friend in case I set the kitchen on fire." He pulled his plate into his lap, moving the dressing around so it would spread all over the greens. He couldn't help but watch you from the corner of his eye, waiting to see you take a bite first, hoping it was good. While it was pretty hard to mess up a salad, Iggy always tended to make everything he made special and he wanted you to think it was special too.

wolfgoddess77

"I'll be sure to keep a fire extinguisher handy, then." You were on the verge of laughing now; not at his expense, but simply at how sweet he was. Ten years of darkness and daemons hadn't done away with that almost childlike enthusiasm he possessed, and that was a rare quality. Almost everyone had changed with the loss of light, become more serious as their lives were put on the line. Even those who retreated to the safety of Lestallum changed, to say nothing of the hunters themselves - you included. It was something everyone was still trying to recover from, so to see someone who was seeminly untouched by it was... Well, it was priceless. Putting those thoughts aside, you speared a piece of lettuce, taking a bite of it and chewing thoughtfully. "It's delicious."(edited)

promptoaregentum

He couldn't help but beam at you. "Really! That's great!" He shoved a forkfull into his mouth and swallowed before turning to you. "The dressing is homemade. Apparently if you want the right thickness, yet not too thin, you have to whisk it just right. That's a technique. For whisking" His tone showed his disbelief at that fact.

wolfgoddess77

"So all of this is homemade, then? I'm impressed. I wouldn't think you would get to eat such things while on the road." Your own meals usually consisted of the rations they gave out at headquarters, or the occasional stop at a diner or restaurant. So to have a meal made from scratch was a very rare opportunity for you. "Your friend is a good teacher, though. I wouldn't even know what to do with myself in a kitchen." There were a handful of things you could make, but just from the spread laid out in front of you, it was clear that your culinary range was like comparing a molehill to a mountain.

promptoaregentum

"Like I said, he has to have magic in his bloodline. We're pretty spoiled with him around." He continued to stab his salad and eat with a strange happiness, just glad to have you for company during this outing. SO far everything was going so well. The sun was out and shining, no creatures about. He took it to maybe be a good sign for things to come.

wolfgoddess77

Finishing your salad, you put the empty bowl down and wiped your mouth. "I don't see why you were worried about this time not living up to last night. I would say that you've really outdone yourself with this. Not only is the food wonderful, but the setting is perfect." Still, you had positioned yourself so that you were ready to leap up in an instant if anything showed itself. As relaxed as you seemed on the outside, your years of training had you on high alert, though you hid it well.

promptoaregentum

"Well, you never know. I can't control the weather." He reached for the next two plates. "Now this is a roasted behemoth sandwich. I soaked it for a fee hours in a nice sauce and then let it cook for a bit on the stove top and I got a little au-ju sauce soaked into the bread a bit."

wolfgoddess77

"And to think just minutes ago, you were saying that you were in danger of setting the kitchen on fire," you remarked casually. "I think you're better at this than you're giving yourself credit for." Carefully, you took a bite, and were surprised by the flavor. "To tell you the truth, this is only the fourth time I've ever had behemoth meat. It's so hard to find, and I'm sure as hell not about to go out and hunt one of those things myself." You paused then as that thought sank in. "Prompto...where did this meat come from...? They don't even sell this in the market."

promptoaregentum

"Black market?" He gave a nervous laugh as he bit into his sandwich so he could use the ol 'i can't talk with my mouth full' excuse.

wolfgoddess77

Your eyes narrowed slightly, and one eyebrow raised. "You wanna try that one again?" He wasn't a very good liar under pressure, it seemed. But you had a feeling you knew exactly where he had gotten it, as hard as it was to believe. Fresh behemoth meat...that was a particular delicacy that was new. It had never tasted like this before, and you were almost certain that that the beast in question had been roaming around not long ago.

promptoaregentum

He swallowed before letting out a sigh. "Fiiiine. We, my buddies and me, took a hunting job to clear out some creatures when a behemoth came out of no where. I had just gotten back and got your note so...was the day we met."

wolfgoddess77

"Not many people can say they've gone up against a behemoth and walked away unscathed. Most hunters won't even go anywhere near them. They tend to be even more dangerous than daemons." Dangerous or not, though, they made for a hell of a good ingredient. You had rarely tasted anything that measured up to this. Although you weren't sure if it was because of the type of meat, or the way it was prepared.

promptoaregentum

"I think we've gone up against 5...including this one." He scrunched up his face in thought as he tried to remember. On anyone else, you would think they were bragging, but not with him. "Yeah, I think 5. My favorite one was when we killed Dead Eye. He was harassing the chocobos so no one could rent them or ride them!"(edited)

wolfgoddess77

You paused, your head tilting slightly to the side. "Dead-Eye? The behemoth that was terrorizing the ranch for months? I heard that someone took him out, but...that was you and your friends?" Even ten years later, you still remembered that particular beast. None of the hunters would go near it without a steep bounty, but one day, a group of boys had shown up, and... Pieces of the puzzle began falling into place, then. It had been them...

promptoaregentum

"Yeah! I think I have a cool picture, one sec..." He dug around in his bag, letting out a whoop when he found it as he searched through his pictures. He quickly handed it to you. The picture of dead eye roaring at them while they were stuck in a log tunnel, getting a good look at his teeth and his one eye.

wolfgoddess77

The image stunned you. You had never seen someone brave enough to turn their attention away from a behemoth when it was that close before. Narrowing your eyes slightly, you glanced up at Prompto. Was this a regular occurrence with him? "You really are quite the photographer."

promptoaregentum

"Heh, thanks. You can keep looking! You'll probably find some of the stuff I did silly." He smiled slightly at her, blushing at the fact he took a lot of selfies with enemies. He had removed any photos that showed the faces of his friends. But there were a lot of good action shots and of the many creatures and daemons

wolfgoddess77

Now that you had his permission, you flicked through the photo collection, unable to keep yourself from smiling when you came across a particularly adorable photograph. Occasionally, you found one that made you laugh. "I have to admit, I'm a little jealous," you told him. "You look like you're having a lot of fun. Things must never get boring for you and your friends."

promptoaregentum

"It did sometimes, not in the way you'd think. My best friend loves fishing, but he'd get a little pouty if you weren't watching him. It was really fun when he would catch a fish and need our help, but when they weren't biting and he wouldn't call it a day?" He can't help but shake his head with a small grin.

wolfgoddess77

"All right, point taken." You could understand why he might get bored with something like that; fishing had never been your strong suit, either. Though you had done it on occasion for food, it had never taken root as a hobby for you, and it looked like Prompto was of the same opinion. Finishing looking through the images, you handed his camera back to him.(edited)

promptoaregentum

He took the camera back, gave you a cheeky grin and took a quick picture of you before putting it back in his bag. "Are you ready for dessert?"

wolfgoddess77

"Sure." Fresh strawberries were always a treat to come by, and you never passed up an opportunity to have some. You wanted to protest about the pictures, as that was the second one he had taken of you, but you didn't have the heart to do it. Truthfully, it was quite flattering that he wanted images of you, even if you weren't used to the attention. The picture that was taken of you shortly after the Dawn was one of the only ones you had of yourself.

promptoaregentum

He quickly brings the bowl closer, and other covered small bowl. "Close your eyes! I have a surprise for you." He couldn't help but almost wiggle in excitment, hoping he made the right choice for what he had to pair with the strawberries.

wolfgoddess77

Ah, so it was back to this. Not that you were complaining; you were interested to see what he had in store. Obediently, you closed your eyes, waiting to find out what was in the bowl. Your first thought was that it was probably whipped cream, but that seemed too obvious. More than likely, it was something that wouldn't have occurred to you until you actually tasted it.(edited)

promptoaregentum

He opened it and dipped the strawberry into whipped cream, but this wasn't any normal whipped cream. He had Ignis make a cheesecake flavored whipped cream so it would somewhat taste like strawberry cheesecake. Least he hoped you liked strawberry cheesecake. "Open your mouth and keep your eyes close! No cheating!"

wolfgoddess77

"I won't," you assured him, opening your mouth. It felt strange like this, but there had been an air of trustworthiness that radiated from him from the very beginning, and that made it easier. Even with your eyes closed, though, you could sense his excitement. It was almost palpable.

promptoaregentum

He gently placed the strawberry in her mouth and waited for her to bite down. Hoping it would be to her liking and not yoo obvious

wolfgoddess77

Feeling the fruit meet your mouth, you bit own, being careful not to snag his fingers. Your brow furrowed at the flavor. "This tastes like..." It wasn't cold enough to be the ice cream from the night before, but... "Is this cheesecake batter?"

promptoaregentum

"Yes and no! Try again!"

wolfgoddess77

"It feels like whipped cream, but the taste... How did you make it taste like that?" You wanted to open your eyes, but he hadn't said you were allowed to yet. All you had to go on was the taste and texture. You couldn't catch the scent of it; the ripe strawberries overwhelmed it.

promptoaregentum

"You can open your eyes!" He said with a laugh. He was too excited to see your reaction to let you keep guessing.

wolfgoddess77

Your eyes opened, and you looked up at him. "I've never tasted anything like that before. I didn't even know it was possible to make whipped cream taste that way." But it was delicious, regardless of how it had been made. Reaching out, you took another strawberry, dipping it in the cream and holding it out. "You try some, too."

promptoaregentum

A light blushes decided his freckled cheeks before he leaned in and gently took a bite, his lips brushing against your fingers slightly. He chewed slowly before swallowing the treat and licked his lips. "Yeah, my friend made it when I asked. It can be hard to do flavored whipped cream but it isn't impossible."

wolfgoddess77

"I think I see what you mean about his talent being some sort of magic." You hadn't had a meal like this since before the Darkness, and it brought you back to the time when you weren't a hunter, before the fall of Insomnia. It was more than the taste of good food. It was the taste of home.

promptoaregentum

A small smirked graced his features as he suddenly got an idea. He scooted himself closer to you, wrapping one arm around your shoulders. "You're getting goosebumbs...if you were cold, should've just said so." He reached for another strawberry and dipped it lightly in the whipped cream before holding it out to you.

wolfgoddess77

You were sure that you didn't have any before, but as his arm slid around you, the fine hairs on the backs of your arms stood on end, and a tingle raced through you. It was a bold move, but one you weren't going to question. Instead, you leaned against him, ever so slightly. If he wanted to play, then you would return the favor. Taking hold of his wrist, you leaned forward, deliberately licking the cream from the red fruit before taking a small bite of it, making sure to angle yourself so that he could watch every movement you made.

promptoaregentum

He inhaled sharply somewhat silently as he watched you before noticing a small drop of juice dripping down your lip and starting to slowly make its decent down your chin. Smirking, he lead forward, as if he wanted a kiss but flicked his tongue out, licking the drop and following up till he reached your lower lip. "Mmm...strawberries with cheesecake whipped cream is pretty good. But you with a hint of strawberry...delicious."

wolfgoddess77

You reached up, your hand automatically coming up to cover your mouth. Really, you should have expected this after last night, but you were still trying to come to terms with his seemingly dual nature. You still couldn't figure out exactly what set him off each time, and you needed to learn that soon before he caught you in a bad position. "Well...I'm afraid that's one recipe your friend won't be able to duplicate."

promptoaregentum

"Good. I wouldn't really been keen on sharing such a delicacy." His voice low as he spoke, a smirk still on his features, almost smug to have one upped you.

wolfgoddess77

You ran your tongue over your bottom lip, even though you knew that there was no juice there anymore. Hesitantly, you reached out, scooping up a bit of the whipped cream and sucking it off your finger. "As good as it is on the strawberries, I believe I could eat this on its own." Taking another dollop of it, you extended it towards him. "Have you tried it like that?"

promptoaregentum

He smirked widened as he gently took your wrist in his hand and leaned down, his tongue swirling across your fingers for a moment before he took the digits into his mouth and sucked softly. He flicked his tongue again against your finger before pulling anyway. "As long as you feed it to me like that." His voice coming out in a husky purr.

wolfgoddess77

Your breath caught in your throat, and you gave a shaky exhale as he cleaned your finger off. Almost of its own volition, your gaze drifted down to his lips, and you found yourself wanting to feel them against yours again. He had kissed you quite passionately the night before, so it shouldn't have been so difficult to just lean forward and do it. And in fact, that was what you found yourself doing, slowly closing the distance between the two of you.

promptoaregentum

He gently leaned closer to you as well, making it easier for you to reach him, but he stopped midway, waiting for you to go the rest. That wicked grin still planted on his face, his eyes twinkling somewhat mischivously.

wolfgoddess77

With your free hand, you reached out, curling your fingers into the collar of his jacket and closing the distance between the two of you. As you got closer, you realized that the scent of cologne in the car didn't belong to him; it lingered faintly around him, but it wasn't strong enough to come from him directly. It had attached itself to him from being in close proximity to someone else. But on top of that was his own personal scent, and it was one that you found you liked quite a bit. Gently, your lips brushed across his, taking in the flavor of the cream and strawberries.

promptoaregentum

His arm around your shoulder tightened slightly around you, his free arm reaching around to snag your waist, but his kissed remained just as gentle as yours, letting you set the pace for this kiss.

wolfgoddess77

Less aggressive than he was last night, you deepened the kiss only slightly, not knowing how far to take it. It was technically only your second date, and you didn't want to rush things, especially since you intended to try to keep seeing him. Hopefully, there would be plenty of time to explore everything, and you would have the luxury of taking it slow.(edited)

promptoaregentum

He followed your lead, only deepening the kiss as far as you wanted before slightly breaking it off so the two of you could get some air. He gently leaned his forehead against yours for a moment, his eyes shut as he inhales slowly before pulling away slightly so he could look at you, smiling gently.

wolfgoddess77

You returned his smile, reaching up and placing your hand against the side of his face for just a second, your thumb tracing over his freckles. It was a tender moment, almost completely at odds with how he had been behaving before the kiss. He really was something. You hadn't expected this to go further than last night, but now you were already hoping that this would turn out to be something more than a few casual dates.

promptoaregentum

"This is really nice...would you mind if we take a picture to remember it by?" He gave her a hopeful smile.

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