Hearth and Home | Nyx Ulric | FFXV

Chapter 9

He looks so peaceful. Aeliana couldn't help but stare at Nyx's tranquil face as he slept soundly beside her. She didn't feel ready to return to the Citadel. She didn't want to be alone. Not after last night.

They spent the last night sleeping side by side on his bed, facing each other on top of the covers. Nyx was still partly in his uniform, only his undershirt and utility pants remained. She watched as his lips slightly parted as he steadily breathe in and out, his chest rising and falling with every breath. Aelia propped herself on one arm as she continued to examine him, as if it were the last time she would see him like this. She cherished this moment and felt slightly embarrassed at the same time. This was the first time she had ever been in his bed. She never thought that would ever happen. Of course there were times where she was curious of what it would be like... under different circumstances.

She remembered back to last night and felt her cheeks turn. She felt foolish. I'm sure he's sick of seeing me cry. She knew he would be exhausted from the fight against the Niffs. She knew there wasn't anything he could do for her and yet here she was. What was the point of her being here?

Aelia gently placed her fingertips in Nyx's slicked back hair and slowly ran her fingers through, landing her palm softly over his stubbly cheek, lightly enough to not disturb him. She knew the reason why she was here.

Be with the person that makes you happy. Aelia smiled as she thought back to Noctis' words. You don't know how lucky you are that they are right in front of you.

"... You make me happy."

Aeliana noticed his lips twitched into a smile as soon as she whispered those sweet four words. She blushed. "... Nyx, you're awake?" she asked softly.

"I've been awake for awhile," he replied as he fluttered his eyes open. Aelia's jaw dropped.

"Why didn't you say anything???" she gasped.

"Because that means we have to get up," Nyx smirked as he placed his hand on top of hers resting on his cheek, "and you'll tell me you'll have to go... and that's the very last thing I want."

"You're very sneaky," Aeliana grinned shyly.

"You're the one who broke into my apartment."

"You GAVE me a key!"

Nyx chuckled as Aelia retracted her hand and slowly sat up in his bed, resting her back against the wall. Nyx lifted himself on one arm, holding his head in his hand. He looked up at her as she closed her eyes and leaned her head back against the wall. He watched as she pulled her knees close to her and exhaled a deep sigh. Nyx waited until she would say something, but after waiting for a few moments, he decided to finally break the silence.

"... So are you going to tell me what happened?" He raised an eyebrow.

"Hm?"

"Last night."

Aeliana opened her eyes and dazed at the ceiling. "... It's nothing."

"Bullshit."

"What?" Aelia shot back, glaring at him.

"You know what," Nyx retorted, as he raised himself on his arm slightly higher. "You don't just come to me crying and thinking I'm going to let this go."

"Nyx, I told you but you don't believe me so what's the point?" she growled.

"Did I say I never believed you?"

"You told me that my nightmares are just nightmares. That they'll go away. But guess what? It's been weeks and every night, it's the same nightmare!" Aelia pulled her legs up to her chest. "Nyx, I just don't know what to do anymore. Maybe there's nothing I can do but just sit back and let these dreams unfold..."