Chilling with My Big Guy

[bethereprompto]

Who: Prompto and Gladio
What: Hanging out
Where: Greenhouse Car; Around the train
When: Day 20

He'd heard the announcement and normally he'd ignore something like this, but he was particularly bored. So he got out his notebook and went to find Gladio. When he first arrived, he hadn't thought about the monotony of living on a train. It had all seemed like such an adventure and a comfort after he'd been in such dire straights. However, the novelty was wearing off and he'd just finished doing his millionth sink full of dishes. What he wouldn't give to be in the Regalia and away from these chores!

He knew where to find the Shield and so it didn't take him long to find the man relaxing with his back against the carriage wall. With a grin, he bounded over to him and plopping down next to him. He leaned in and pressed a quick kiss to his lips as a greeting. "Hey! I had to get out of that kitchen. Look what that's doing to my hands!" He whined playfully, showing his wrinkled fingers.

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[callmegladio]

Gladio was, as usual, sitting in the greenhouse with a new book. He'd found it in the little library area and thought it sounded oddly interesting. And it was better than trying to do work around the place only be be fussed at by everyone. At least he'd made an effort. Now he had an excuse to just sit around and read. If anyone asked he would remind them he wasn't allowed.

Of course he wasn't upset, maybe a little bitter he didn't heal nearly as fast as he wished, but he was happy with the excuse to just sit and relax. It was peaceful and quiet.

At least it was. He heard Prompto before he saw him and just watched the blonde run toward him. Was amused at the way he just dropped down beside him. Smiled at the kiss and then winced in sympathy at his hands. "Gloves are a thing you can use, Prom." Gladio reached for one of his loves hands and lifted it to his lips to kiss it better. "You need to take care of yourself."

[bethereprompto]

He liked that Gladio was being forced to relax. He hadn't outright said it, but the man deserved a vacation! Hell, they all did given what was going on back home. Prompto was biased though and thought maybe Gladio needed it a little extra. Either way, he was happy he was getting a break (though not thrilled with how it happened, obviously).

His cheeks colored lightly and he smiled at the sweet kiss to his fingers. He never would've thought someone would be doing stuff like that to him. It was so romantic and sweet. They'd been together for a while now and it wasn't losing any of its wonder. So he stammered a bit, flustered by the gesture but with a smile he could've rivaled the sun with.

"I know, I keep forgetting. Bucky keeps trying to get me to cook so I have to look busy with the dishes to avoid it." He didn't really mind the attention, he just severely doubted his abilities. "Speaking of, are you taking care of yourself too?"

[callmegladio]

"Maybe I should have words with Bucky then." Gladio murmured, not looking at all pleased that this guy was apparently pressuring Prompto to do something so much that he would actively try to do something else to get out of it. The chores were not to force people into doing things they couldn't do. And if Prompto wasn't comfortable cooking he shouldn't be damn well forced to.

He still had hold of Prompto's hand, still with finger tips to his lips. Gladio smiled and kissed each one in turn. "Do I look like I'm pushing myself, Prompto?" He asked. It wasn't the first time and he didn't think it would be the last time someone asked him that question. All he could do was smile and try not to throttle them. "I'm taking care of myself, love, the best I can. Sitting here is the only thing I'm really allowed to do right now." And even that got him fussed at. "Remind me to dodge next time, hm?"

[bethereprompto]

Wanted and safe were the two words Prompto would use to describe how Gladio made him feel. The man never seemed to miss a chance to reinforce those messages and it made the blonde love him all the more. He scooted closer and kissed his beloved giant's cheek. "You mean if I need my big, badass boyfriend to go defend my honor?" He teased, finding the mental image was enough to get his silly little heart skipping a beat. "It's okay. I-"

He got distracted quickly but Gladio kissing each one of his fingers. He felt like he was melting hopelessly under the other man's spell. There wouldn't be any resistance if that were the case. "Okay good.. because I don't know what I'd do without you." Scooting closer, he helped himself to slid under the uninjured arm and settle in right against Gladio. This might make it harder to hold the book straight, but he didn't care. He doubted Gladio did either, but he did stop long enough to pluck a leave from a nearby plant and stick it in the book like a bookmark.

[callmegladio]

"Damn right I do." Gladio replied, a playful growl to his voice. He would go and defend Prompto's honour. He'd go and beat the hell out of the guy if he needed to, though he doubted he would need to do that. And honestly he didn't think Prompto would want him to go off and intimidate his friends. It was the thought that counted though, right?

Gladio let go of Prompto's hand in favour of wrapping his arm around the blonde. Yes it made reading his book harder, but he was very pleased when a leaf was used as a bookmark. It was what he'd been doing, though a blade of grass worked just as well.

"I'd say you could find someone else. But I'm a tough act to follow." Gladio grinned down at Prompto. "How often will you find a guy as badass as me who is both smart and handsome?" He was teasing, there was laughter in his voice, but there was a little twinge in his chest he chose to ignore. That little, niggling fear that everything would come crashing down around him eventually. Good things didn't happen to him. And Prompto was a very good thing. One he was afraid of losing.

[bethereprompto]

"You're going to give me a big head," he warned with a laugh. He really didn't know what he was going to do with Gladio. The man was endlessly sweet and doted on him like.. he didn't even know what to compare it to. It was by far the best thing he'd ever experienced!

He laughed at that absolutely ridiculous thing Gladio said next too. "I'd never want to find someone else, silly! And I really couldn't! There isn't anyone as smart and handsome as you!" He just had to use the same inflection there too. "I love you, Big Guy! You're stuck with me."

He wrapped his arms around Gladio's shoulder, slipping into his lap instead. He kissed the tip of the other man's nose. "You realize that's the first time I've called you 'boyfriend' right?"

[callmegladio]

Gladio was quick to move his book to the side when Prompto made movements to get into his lap. Once there, he easily wrapped his arm around the blondes slim waist and pulled him in closer. Would he ever get tired of hearing Prompto say he loved him? No, no probably not. It made him happy. It made him feel warm. "I'm glad I'm stuck with you." He replied softly and tenderly, his smile reflecting his tone.

And then he was gifted to a kiss and he had to laugh. "Is it? Am I only no officially your boyfriend, Prom?"

[bethereprompto]

He was one lucky chocobro! Who else got to have such a big, strong, gorgeous man let him crawl into their lap whenever he wanted? Sure, he might be taking advantage of it a little more than he should, but it was new and exciting! It blew his mind that somehow they'd gone from a group of friends to what they were now. He'd never been so happy!

He snickered. "Maybe? Maybe you were on probation before and now you're officially official! We'll have to give you a name tag that read 'Prompto's Boyfriend'. Your tough guy thing might take a hit though."

[callmegladio]

Gladio rolled his eyes but he was smiling. "I'm not wearing a name tag, Prompto..." Though he knew he was just teasing, there was always a chance that the blonde would actually go and do it.

The hand at Prompto's back moved up and down slightly, content with the idle touch. Gladio rather enjoyed having his boyfriend sat in his lap as he was. "But I'm glad we're finally official. Then I can tell you I love you and not care who hears."