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characters: Lunafreya, Noctis & Prompto
location: In the forest (on the way to the armory)
date/time: October 26th to the 27th
content: Three nerds attempt to go camping
warnings: Chocobros are their own warning

[One of the very best things about Beacon was the fact that they no longer had to seek out somewhere to camp every. single. night. Actually having their own place, somewhere to go back to at the end of the day, was a luxury that none of them had had for a while. It was nice. Nice enough that he really didn't understand what he was doing out here in the middle of the forest, leading his merry band of dorks to the camping spot they had used on the way to the armory.

But they had the makings for smores, two bottles of stolen liquor and a borrowed torch. The fact that it was technically to give the two adults among them a break really didn't faze him.

Now if only Gladio were here to help them make a tent.]

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[Considering what these other two idiots are going to stay up doing? Prompto was definitely the most normal among them.

Despite the way their last conversation had ended, everything had been going pretty well. Ridiculous amounts of smores had been made and consumed. They'd cracked into a bottle of alcohol and then proceeded to attempt to tell each other ghost stories. This really wasn't the subject he wanted to breach most at the moment but, well, considering all five of them were currently jammed into one house, it might be the only time they'd have.]

Sure. But you gotta return me in the same condition you found me. [Cracking jokes was definitely going to solve this.]

[Cracking jokes solves a lot of Prompto's problems in the short term, so he doesn't see any harm in it, and manages a smile at that.]

Can't guarantee, but I'll try.

[And then, once they're far enough away:]

I uh...wanted to say sorry for what happened yesterday.

[After Noctis left, Prompto did end up getting another muffin, but then felt super awkward hanging around the cabin and went to hang out in the bounce house for a while with his tiny chocobo friend.]

[Strange how a house made for bouncing has seemingly become the place everyone goes to sulk. Perhaps because it's very nature is meant to illicit joy.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, Noctis gets the very real sense of impending doom. As if the other shoe is about to drop and he is in no way prepared to catch it.]

I'm sorry too, Prom. I shouldn't have walked away from you. I guess I just... expected something different.

[It doesn't illicit joy when it's guarded by that doll, who Prompto gives a very wide berth when he's able.]

That's--what were you even expecting? I know I assumed some stuff I shouldn't have, but your bit was just a little...weird to deal with.

[That.

That was a really good question.]

What's so weird about it? Is it really that hard to believe that Ignis would want to date me?

Dude, it's hard to imagine Ignis wanting to date anyone. I don't think I've seen him look at a girl or guy in any way that implied he was interested in them.

[Or maybe he was too busy looking at the girls himself and missed Ignis looking anywhere.]

And I didn't think you were all that interested in other guys.

[Since, y'know, Luna.]

Okay that's - [True. That was definitely true. Ignis never gave anyone so much as a second glance. Ever.]

Things changed. We changed. And after everything, knowing what he went through to try and save me I just... felt something.

[As if he could forget.]

Not like I ever had the chance to be interested in anyone.

You sound like one of Gladio's novels.

[It's the best response he can really come up with for that, a dig at Noct's choice of words.]

But seriously, I don't care who you date. ]'Unless it's us for whatever reason, and then I care a lot' is left unsaid.] I can get used to it.

I know. Where do you think I got it from?

[Okay so admittedly the most he'd ever read was the excerpt on that back but work with him here.]

You sure about that? Because I kind of thought you'd be happy for me.

[And you definitely were not.]

Absolutely sure. With some exceptions, obviously. Ignis is not one of them.

I'm not not happy, I'm just...okay, maybe I got a bit too hopeful that you were talking about me and not him.

[He's not jealous, just disappointed.]

What made you think I was talking about you?

[Okay that was. A really, really dumb question. Because he knew exactly what had given Prompto that idea.]

Don't answer that. [Out of all the discussions he ever thought he was going to have, this was definitely not one of them.]

I didn't know you felt that way.

You--

[He starts to answer anyway, but Noct apparently realizes what he's about to say or just doesn't want to hear his answer, so he trails off.]

Yeah well, I never meant to bring it up. Like, ever.

Why? [Another stupid question, because he knows the answer to that too.] Don't answer that either.

[Taking a step back he turned to face away from Prompto, lifting a hand to his face, fingers slipping into his hand and nails digging into his scalp.]

I didn't mean for this to happen.

I'd hope not.

[Not that he thinks Noctis would do something like this on purpose. He's sure he's capable of doing it, but as for actually going through? Not so much.]

Listen...don't worry too much about it. You said it yourself, I'll find someone eventually. I'm not mad at you or anything.

[Just a little upset. And just a little worried about saying anything at all. Should he have just kept up with the light flirting, even if it ultimately went nowhere? He might not have found out about his friends had he not said anything, but then it would be all the more disappointing later. Maybe he should have kept his feelings to himself several minutes ago.]

[Capable of it? Probably. Actually able to go through with it and purposefully hurt someone? Not even close.]

Kind of hard not to. I don't want to hurt you, Prompto.

[It's like Lunafreya all over again. And it has him honestly wondering what is wrong with all of you people.]

How long have you... you know? Felt this way.

I dunno, somewhere around the end of high school?

[Or middle, he's not entirely sure. Sometime in high school.

He's just going to ignore the first bit, yep.]

[...

Jesus Christ.]

... Are you serious right now?

[Congrats. You've broken your Noctis ]

[An accomplishment...?]

Completely. But it's never been a huge thing, and like I said, never meant to bring it up or act on it. 'Cause ya know...you're not really supposed to crush on your friends, and...yeah.

How is that not a huge thing, Prompto? You should have told me.

[Admittedly, if you had, maybe things would have turned out differently and they would all be here having a slightly different argument right now.]

It's not a huge thing! There are bigger things I've been worrying about.

[Like not being useless to the entourage, not giving anyone any reason to want to get rid of him, stuff like that.]

Yeah? Well I wouldn't know because you never told me anything.

[This is, by far, the stupidest friend fight he has ever gotten into.]

Because you don't need to worry about any of that. Or this...Man, I really shouldn't have said anything in the first place.

[y e p.]

Listen...I know we can't really just ignore any of this, but can we just keep being...awkward friends or something and put this behind us for now?

[Yeah he. Is going to have a really hard time ignoring all of this.]

We are friends, Prompto. Nothing is gonna change that. If you want to forget about it and move on then that's fine by me.

[So is Prompto, but he'll do what he does to everything else he has some sort of issue with: internalize and pretend it really doesn't bother him.]

Good...good. I...yeah, that's probably the best idea.

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