Hold My Hand Through The Darkness(Ignis x Female Reader)

Chapter 6: On the Road(Ignis+Reader POV)

Ignis's POV:
If was early dawn when I was,as always,the first to wake up. I looked around and saw everyone sleeping. Prompto was in his bedroll as he wanted to give up his bed to Ms.Beoulve. What a fine young lad he was. I am sure he learned some of these manners watching my behaviour towards people that needed assistance.
My eyes drifted to the young lady lying on her bed. She was wrapping her knees tightly,as if she had some sort of nightmare and was trying to run away from something evil. I made a mental note to ask her about it later.
The alarm on my smartphone ringed and everyone grunted,stretched and yawned. Noct as always was the last one to wake up. I went outside to order breakfast for us five. I returned to our room and Noctis was still fast asleep. It was then that Gladio stood up and tapped on his arm saying "Good morning,princess. Rise and shine." Noct was grumpy,but stood up nonetheless. Ms. Beoulve was sitting on her bed staring intently on the landscape. I then asked if everything was alright with her and she didn't reply. I had to call her by name to notice my concern. She then said that everything was ok,she was just thinking about the journey back home.
We all went inside the restaurant to have breakfast and head to Insomnia.
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Liz's POV:
I sitted on my bed to rub my eyes and stretch my body and my mind was foggy and busy thinking about the way back home. I stared intently at the landscape trying to fight off the nightmare I had during the night. It was then that I noticed a voice in my direction but didn't pay much attention to it as I thinked it was just the guys chatting. But then,it called my name and I realized Ignis was staring at me with a worry-filled look and asked if I was alright. I staggered a bit but replied I was just amiss on my thoughts of the current events and said I was ok. I was beginning to like Ignis as a very dear friend because of all the little worries he expressed towards me. Same for Prompto. It was good to feel cared and trusted in a situation like the one we were all in. Gladio I honestly didn't give a shit about because he was always acting like I was a fake or something like that and Noctis I didn't have an opinion formed yet,though he proved to be considerate towards his friends and me as well.
Everyone stood up and went to have breakfast inside the restaurant.
We went outside after our meal and I asked if we were going to return to our city by foot,in the same time stretching myself for the long walk. Ignis gave a small chuckle and just pointed the electronic keys to a fancy car in the parking lot.
A fancy car..
THAT fancy car I saw the other day. Now it made sense why these guys didn't know anything about the raid in Insomnia. News just got on Galdin Quay yesterday.
Ignis and Prompto seated on the front seats while I got sandwitched between Noctis and Gladio in the back. Mayu was travelling in the front seat alongside Prompto. She was fast asleep in his lap and much more comfortable than me. I hated being so close to Gladio, especially because he was big and kept spreading his legs in his seat leaving little space for me, but it was for best, I kept telling myself.. best than just walking all the way back home,at least.
I enjoyed the car ride,top of it open and wind dancing through my silky brown hair. I knew at this pace we wouldn't make it to Insomnia by day,and with that sudden realization you just heard Ignis saying that there was a small campsite not so far away from where you all are now,and suggested to call it a day there. Everyone obliged and got out of the car, stretching up and packing the camping gear.

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Later on,same day..

"Right, kids. I'll pitch the tent. Leave the rest to you" said Gladio. Typical..
Prompto,me and Noctis helped carrying the rest of the camping gear to the campsite,while Ignis was getting himself ready to make supper. He used some gel-alcohol to clean up his hands and rubbed them together for a long time until they were properly cleaned. He then lighted up the portable stove and began his preparations.
I asked him if he needed help to make dinner and he gave me a small smile. He just said that wasn't necessary for today, and bowed his head gently in a appreciative manner.
I then drifted off with Mayu to the river near the campsite to get a bath that would clean myself up and calm my nerves. I heard a some footsteps after some time underwater and I stood still in there,hoping it was just an animal searching for drinkable water,but then I heard a familiar voice saying that dinner was ready and everyone was waiting for me. It was Prompto. I thanked him,and some minutes after he left I exited to dress myself and return to camp with Mayu.
When I arrived, I smelled a very pleased fragrance of well cooked food,and a sudden warmth washed over me because I noticed Ignis prepared my favourite dish: Piamontesi Rice with grilled meat and mushrooms. As I suspected,it was delicious and everyone complimented Ignis for it.
I suddenly began to weep. Tears streaming down my face like waterfalls. The guys didn't notice,but Ignis did. He looked at me and whispered " We'll talk about that later". I just nodded and finished my meal,while the others went inside the tent to play King's Knight and cards.
Ignis begun cleaning the dishes and I stood up to help him out. We remained silent for the whole time,as he was kind of trying to confort me,and I appreciated the lack of words.
Half an hour later I sitted on the chair with my face looking at the starry night sky and I noticed some footsteps coming to my direction and the branded smell of Ebony in the air. Ignis,of course.
We began talking.
"Ms. Beoulve,why were you crying during our dinner? I believe it had something to do with the food? Apologies if it wasn't to your liking." He solemn said.
"No,no. The food was delicious.It's just that.. ... it made me remember a lot of good memories. I wish that the past could come back..." My eyes began to glisten as new formed tears have just formed up.
"I see. So it made you remember bad things,at it seems. I feel sorry for your bad memories. If there's anything I can do to ease the pain,just say the word." He said in a lovingly and considerate manner.
"The dish you made today.. it's my favourite. My mom used to cook it for me on my birthday,so we could have dinner together and talk about future plans.. I just miss her so much.." I began sobbing
He didn't say anything. He just crouched in front of me and pulled me in a lovingly embrace,stroking my hair,still damp from the bath of earlier.
My eyes went wide for a while,but then I welcomed the embrace and inhaled deeply into his scent. It was a mixture of leather,Ebony and perfume,a sweet cologne with a hint of tree leaves. It was addictive and masculine.
We held each other for what it seemed like minutes when he took hold of my shoulders and asked if I was a little bit better,while stroking my cheek catching a stray tear. I blushed and said I was ok thanks to him. I also thanked him for being there for me which he replied with "My pleasure"
He returned to the boys tent and I to mine,we both said good night to each other before disappearing from each other's sight.
I adjusted myself with Mayu inside the tent and cuddled up to my bedroll,silently wishing to be overtaken by sleep.