Mistaken

Chapter 8: Limit

Prompto didn't have any time to be nervous about his agenda for the day. Charlie jumped at him in another bone-crushing hug around his neck the moment he exited the caravan.

"Morning cutie!" Charlie greeted with an impish smile on her face. Here goes nothing...

"Morning beautiful," Prompto greeted with his best grin, resting his hands delicately on her waist. Charlie's eyes flashed amusement by the gesture.

"Hmmmmm?" Charlie hummed, combing a hand through Prompto's hair gently. "This is different," She commented. Prompto had an inkling feeling she had already caught onto his scheme.

"Yes?" Prompto asked, lowering his voice to up the intimacy.

"Oh just thinking I could get used to this," Charlie replied seductively making Prompto shiver a little.

"Thought I might go along for the ride," It felt like a lifetime since Prompto had been his old flirtatious self.

"Well saddle up cutie," Charlie replied pulling back and walking to be behind him. "And give me a ride I won't forget," She whispered seductively in his ear before jumping up and latching onto his back. Prompto stumbled a bit from the combination of the tight hold Charlie's arms had around his neck, the soft feeling of her thighs and trying to maintain his balance.

"Good morning indeed," Prompto heard Noctis snicker.

"Aren't you glad you woke up when you did?" Gladio teased, "You would've missed the show,"

"Quite the spectacle I must say," Ignis added.

"You boys are just jealous I ain't riding you," Charlie shot back. Receiving a range of awkward denials, a few coughs in the mix and one hearty laugh from Gladio, Prompto had to hand it to Charlie - she was a feisty character. "Shall we get going my cute little chocobo?" Prompto turned his head to look up at Charlie who winked at him. Yup. She's definitely onto me. "Onward!" She commanded, earning a surprised yelp from Prompto when she slapped his butt twice. Prompto's Chocobo rides at your service... What in all Eos am I doing?

Prompto didn't break out into a run as Charlie had hoped. He already lost all his energy spending just five minutes with the energetic woman. Once they were several strides away from the outdoor dining area, near Dave and Ezma's cottage, Charlie wrapped her arms around Prompto's neck once again, surprising the young male.

"Don't look now, but your beautiful ex-girlfriend is watching us from the verandah," Charlie whispered in his ear. "Don't fail me now and give her a spectacular show," Prompto let out one big huff in an attempt to move a small portion of his hair out of his face. He was right in thinking Charlie had caught on to his little scheme. The only thing he could do now was to keep going until he got what he wanted. Please put me out of my misery (Your Name). The others decided to sit at the newest addition to the outdoor eating area - a large wooden picnic table, capable of seating large groups. Prompto figured Aimee had put the extra money from Dalon to good use.

"Morning fellas!" Marcus greeted warmly, chuckling as Charlie waved excitedly at him. "Invested in a new chocobo have you?"

"Yup! Got me the cutest one!" Charlie laughed, hugging Prompto's neck tightly, choking him slightly.

"Well don't choke him to death with your affections now," Marcus teased with a glint in his eye.

"I guess?" Charlie laughed, patting Prompto's shoulders as a sign she wanted to be let down. Remembering well how he used to give you piggybacks whenever he walked you home, the moment Charlie's feet landed on the ground, Prompto pivoted to his left, raising his left arm above Charlie's head and wrapping it around her shoulders. Charlie looked rather impressed, as did the rest on how fluent his movements were. Prompto gave Charlie a cocky grin before nudging his head forward for her to go ahead to the picnic table.