Small fluff for Noctis :D
Prologue: Your family has had close ties with the Lucian line since you were born. You father has worked directly with King Regis in keeping Insomnia safe and like Clarus Amicitia, is considered to be a close friend along with being his protector. You and Noctis have been long childhood friends.
Time Setting: Third year, High school
It was late, around 2 in the morning, but you just couldn’t go to sleep. You rolled around on your bed letting out a small groan. Mid-semester testing was coming up and your father had put a lot of pressure on you to do well. Along with the fact that you had been helping Noctis study as well.
“Ughhhh” you groaned as you climbed off your bed before walking towards the window. Looking up at the night sky you saw the stars glowing against the pale moonlight. Closing your eyes you wished how you go outside and breathe in the brisk, night air. Anything really to ease the stiff feeling you had inside you from cramming all week. A distraction to chase away this feeling of stress inside you.
An idea began to form in your mind. You really shouldn’t. Your father would be furious if you got caught but… you couldn’t resist.
Grabbing your jacket from the closet you quickly put it on. Quietly as possible, you creeped your way out of your bedroom and went downstairs. The house was dark, but with every step the wooden floors creaked beneath you. You silently moved over to the living room window to unlock it, fearing that if you used the front door the sound would wake your father.
Standing there for a moment you contemplated turning back, but chose to still move forward with your plan. You thought you heard a sound coming from the room down the hall, but it was nothing. Pushing the glass then the screen aside, while just leaving enough open for your return you slid out onto the soft grass. You stood once more in silence awaiting to hear angry footsteps come rushing towards you, but nothing.
Taking a deep breath you double checked the window to make sure it didn’t look obvious that you had left. Adrenaline now rushing through your veins at the thought of you being such a “bad ass” for sneaking out. You felt excited, nervous and joyous all at once. Muffling a small giggle in your sleeve you started walking down the sidewalk. The streets were empty and dark, but the street lights illuminated the fresh wet pavement beautifully.
That feeling of bliss changed though after a few minutes of walking, when you saw another person coming towards you. You stopped in your tracks and stared, surprised to see someone out so late. The stranger didn’t seem as if they were in a rush as they staggered down the sidewalk, getting closer to you. They were oblivious of your presence, as they were looking up at the stars.
You didn’t move, you were frozen in place as they moved closer to you. It was only when they were just a couple of feet from you that you noticed a familiar brown billed baseball cap. A hat that your best friend would often wear out in public, as to not be noticed by anyone. It was Noctis!
Why is he out so late? You thought, still staring at him wanting to verify that it actually was him. Just a few inches from you he finally looked down. Then proceeded to make a small leap in the air while letting out a high pitched screech of surprise.
Despite you watching him this whole time, you too jumped. Taking a step back.
“S-Sorry”. He stuttered as he looked down at the ground, his cheeks blushing slightly in embarrassment.
“I didn’t see you there, my bad”. His hand reaching to readjust his hat that had moved askew.
You blushed a little too, hoping he wouldn’t realize that you had been watching him. “It’s okay Noct.”
You smiled as he lifted his head to look at you.
“(Y/name)! Hey what are you doing out?” His eyes slightly twinkling in the night.
“Me? What about you? Don’t you usually have to have a bunch of armed guards around if you leave your apartment?” You said teasing while giving him a devious smirk.
Noctis wraps his arm loosely your shoulders engaging you to walk with him.
“Not if I have you around my warrior princess!”
God’s he so corny. You thought as let a small chuckle at the image of you in warrior attire, gladiator sandals and all. He was so warm for it being so cold out. You wanted to move closer to him but didn’t want to make things awkward.
“You’re so cold (Y/name), don’t you know anything about sneaking out?” He said as he pulled you closer to his side.
“I guess not”, you said pouting.
“Always bring gloves”. Noctis then pulls his blue and black stripped gloves from his left pocket. A goofy smile is on his face as he hands them over to you.
You smiled as you take them from him, you touch his fingers in the exchange, his hands were so warm.
Walking now together, his arm around you, he ask once more.
“So… what are you doing out here anyways?”
“Just… you know walking. I just really wanted to be outside”. You said slightly blushing not wanting to admit that you snuck out.
Noctis then let out a small huff, “Yeah me too. There’s something about the night that makes me more relaxed. I guess it’s because I don’t have think so much about, well everything.
You raised your eyebrows at him, surprised that he was even telling you this. You and Noctis were close, but he rarely ever confessed things like this to you.
You bit your bottom lip, seeing how sincere he was in his confession. Sometimes you forgot that Noctis was more than just your friend, he was the prince and that came with a lot of responsibilities.
The two of you slowly walked down the sidewalk. Noctis moved his hand back behind his head as he looked up at the night sky.
“This is my favorite part.”
Noctis points upwards, “The stars”.
You looked up as well, feeling a little confused. “You can always see them from your window,” you teased.
He shakes his head a little, showing a half-smile. “Yeah, but it’s not the same. You barely see them. There is just something about being outside during the night that makes seeing them that much clearer.
You smiled as his words began to repeat in your head, suddenly a bright light shot across the sky. A shooting star! You both stopped walking to look up together at the sky.
“The Meteor Shower, wow I bet you can see this really well in Duscae”, he told you.
You tried to hold back your laughter but you couldn’t.
“No way, that never works, or at least it’s never worked for me”.
“You shouldn’t say that”, he said quietly. You looked at him curiously because the tone in his voice seemed somewhat disheartened. He was still looking up at the sky, but you could feel his fingers begin to brush against your hand. Before curling his fingers loosely around yours.
“Because (y/name), sometimes they come true”. Finally he looked down at you with a shy smile. “Is this okay?”
You stood in shock just staring at his hand intertwined with yours, but you eventually have a shy returning smile. A childish grin began formed on his face as he turned to face you.
“Told ya”, he stated. “Wishes do come true”. Tightening his hand slightly around yours he starts to take the lead. “Let me walk you home now though, your hands are like ice”.
You giggled and acknowledged with a nod, because honestly you were really cold. As you both started walking again, holding hands. When you were close to your home, you stopped to say goodbye and part ways for the night.
“So when can we do this again Noct?”
Just then, another shooting star flew across the sky and you both looked up to catch a glimpse of it.
Noctis’s face lit up as he gave you a smile. “Oh, so you are encouraging me to sneak out huh?”
“Yes” you said quickly, attempting to give your best puppy dog eyes.
“The meteor shower peaks in a few days, I guess it would be nice seeing it with you”, he shrugged.
You laughed, moving slightly closer to him as you nodded your head. “All right”.
He gave you a soft push against your arm, “I’ll even bring an extra pair of gloves for you. Since I have a feeling you’re going to forget them again.”
You push him back in response, making him laugh.
“Well, goodnight I’ll see you at school tomorrow.” You said as you turned towards your house.
Noctis’s hand stopped you, tugging slightly on your sleeve. You looked at his hand, then up to his eyes. Eyes you never thought Noctis would give you, eyes that were passionate and tender. You walked towards him as you felt his hand begin to move to your lower back to pull you in closer to him.
Closing your eyes you’re rested your body against his as he kissed you. His kiss was gentle, gentler than you thought he would be. After some time you both leaned back to catch your breath.
“Goodnight (y/name).” He said and he backed away slowly from you.
You turned around once more as you gave him a farewell wave.
Relieved to see that the screen was ajar just enough for you to go back inside you quickly maneuvered your way back into your home. Closing the latch, making sure no one would notice you had left. Halfway up the stairs your phone began to ring. Fearing you father would hear it you tried to muffle it in your jacket as you quietly sprinted to your room. Once inside you closed your door behind you and quickly put the phone to silent as it sill rang. Waiting by the door you listened to hear if you woke the house, but you were in the clear. Pulling out your phone you looked at the screen seeing you now have a missed call but a text message from Noctis.
“Did you make it inside okay?”
You let out a small huff as you walked towards you bed to lay down. “Kind of”.
“Not yet. I think I might of pulled a muscle while attempting to run back into my room though”.
“Wow. You’re such a nerd”.
Mouth agape you had to hold in your laughter. “Shut Up!”
“Haha, its okay. At least you’re my nerd.”
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