Our Little Secret [Ignis x Gladiolus]

A Morning Discussion

 Noctis was up early the next day. The morning was sunny with a slight breeze. He pulled the map out of his pocked and started seeing where he could find some of the royal weapons cor was talking about a long time ago. The prince sighed in defeat and called Cor's cell. Ring Ring Ring. No answer. Maybe Cor isn't as immortal as his title states. Everything was wrong and he felt so weak. But he felt the need to go on, to reclaim what was to be his.

 Gladiolus was the next up. He was always up before everyone else so Noctis being up was strange to him.

 "Well this is a nice surprise. I don't have to drag you out of bed while listening to Ignis wine about you being asleep still." The shield chuckles and walks over to him. 

 "I went to bed early r ember?" Noctis said sternly. It threw Gladio off a bit but he understood where the tone came from.  Prompto was up next and about an hour later Ignis was up. Everyone couldn't help but stare.

 "You feeling okay Iggy?" Prompto asked. "You are usually up first." 

 "I uhh..... couldn't sleep." Ignis said sheepishly and  started to pack up with the rest. Gladiolus stared at Ignis for a moment not understanding how a man who yells at Noctis for getting up late could allow himself to sleep in late. He has seen the man get up early on two hours of sleep. 

 "Hey Prompto I need to talk to you" Noctis said. Prompto nods and follows Noctis to a place they could talk privately. It was awkward for a moment before Noctis spoke. "I couldn't get a hold of Cor. I'm losing hope here and I need help."

 "Why not tell iggy and Gladio to?"

 "I can't they would get upset and tell me to grow up. I'm trying to I really am but everything is happening so fast. I am a king now. The man who knows where the kings arms are is probably dead and my kingdom is gone. Honestly my dad knew this was going to happen and he left me when i wasn't ready"

 "Well then be ready!"

 "P-Prompto...."

"I know it's hard but you have to do your best. Even if you are not ready you can do this. You have had some training  and I will help you the best I can." 

 Back at the camp Gladio was trying to find out why Ignis was so tired. He walked up to the cook and put a hand on his shoulder. Ignis blushes and yelps a bit.

 "What's got you acting so strange?" Gladiolus questioned. 

Ignis looked down hoping that the tall man hadn't seen him blush. Gladio just stares at him for a minute. "Holy shit Ignis..... No way." Ignis covers his face and shrinks a bit in embarrassment.

 "Please we can't let Noctis know. I don't want to upset him further. I know its dumb and you probably do-" He was interrupted by soft lips pressing against his. His heart skipped a beat as he closed his eyes but to his dismay the handsome man pulled away*

 "We get it shut up." Gladiolus says that as he chuckles and lightly slaps Ignis on the face a few times before starting to pack again. Ignis stood there taking in what happened. Was that a play on his emotions or did gladiolus mean it? Prompto came back up with Noctis just as Gladiolus finished packing up. Noctis seemed in a better mood. 

 "Alright I have a great idea. We have to find Cor. If he is alive he can help us find the king's arms. If not we have a long trip ahead of us." *He smiles.

 "Sounds good where shall I drive to?" Ignis asks. 

"Hammerhead." 

Ignis nods and starts walking to the Regalia next to Gladiolus. Gladiolus smiled. He could tell this would be a interesting adventure.