He's just my Brother (FFXV Gladiolus)

Chapter 9

20 minutes earlier
(Gladiolus's POV)

I was in the training room using my wooden great sword against another rookie soldier wanting to work by the kings side. I tell the rookies to clear their mind and only think about attacking your enemy, protecting the royal family and yourself. But I can't talk, all that is on my mind is Juliet. My heart started pounding fast just thinking about her, all I wanted to do was go home and finished what I started with the love of my life. I was suddenly pulled out of my thoughts by one of the rookies charging at me, as the rookie swung their wooden sword I saw his move just in time to avoid his attack. The rookie stumbled forward falling face first into the wooden floor.

"Dammit! I'll never be good enough!"

"If you keep talking like that you won't. Look just train hard and you might just be able to make it. That's for today, go home and rest. I won't go so easy on you next time."

With that I left and as I shut the door behind me, I felt something uneasy in my gut.

'I must be hungry.' 

I continued to walk down the hallway and totally forgetting about saying goodbye to the king. I groaned in frustration and through my head back. Turning on my heel I walked all the way the throne room and smashed my fists against the door waiting for him to say 'Come in.' But there was no answer.

"Your majesty?"

I opened the door only to find him sleeping in his throne with Cor standing next to him stiff as statue. I coughed to get Cor's attention and I swear when he faced me, his neck cracked. We were glaring at each other for a while until he broke the silence with his raspy voice in a annoyed tone.

"State your business, Gladiolus."

'I haven't been called Gladiolus in a while. Dammit Juliet.'

"I was going to say my farewells to the King, but since he's resting I'll be on my way."

With that I left before Cor could say anything. Suddenly the feeling in my gut got worse, I still don't know what's going on but I swear its just that I'm hungry. After getting out of that damn forsaken castle I immediately went to the café to eat since my gut won't shut up. Even though I do prefer Juliet's cooking.

'Fuck it I'm waiting till I get home to eat Jewels food.'

I decided before I head home I'll roam the streets taking in the fresh air before taking in Juliet's sweet scent. As I was walking down the main streets I saw Noctis and Prompto having a burger on a park bench. I got a bit mad and stormed off towards them. Once I was in front of them I crossed my arms over my chest and glared at them.

"You weren't supposed to be back until tomorrow."

"I decided to come back early for Prompto and-"

"Is that all you care about? Is having sex with your boyfriend the only thing on your mind!?"

I don't know why I was getting pissed but its every time when I'm near Noctis. I love him as my little brother and all but he sure knows how to push your buttons.

"Hold up Gladio. Noct didn't just come back for me, he came back to check on Juliet as well. She hasn't been in the healthiest state so he came to see if she was alright."

"Wait you actually came back for Juliet, just to see if she was okay?"

"Yeah. Isn't that what brothers are supposed to do?"