It's been three days since my run with Gladio and I am still trying to figure out how I'm going to deal with these feelings. I can't just act on them because I don't even know if Gladio is gay, let alone into me. Not to mention that Noctis would probably feel disgusted and maybe even a little betrayed. I can't risk losing my best friend over something that probably won't pan out in my favor.

I also can't really talk to anyone about how I feel either. Aside from Noctis, I don't have anyone I can talk to about these things. I don't really have any other friends, and my parents seem to think that since I'm 17, that they're done being parents. That is, until they come home from wherever they jetted off to with my 'would be' college fund.

Bzzzzzzzzz

The sound of my phone, broke me from my thoughts. I glance down to see Noctis' name and face illuminate my otherwise dim apartment. I thought for a moment before hitting "accept".

"Hey Prom, I'm not really understanding this new subject in math, and Ignis is an awful teacher. Do you think you could come over and help?"

"Yeah. I can come. Give me like 20 minutes or so" I replied.

"Thanks! You're the best" Noctis said before hanging up.

I got my stuff together, grabbed my wallet and was soon on my way to Noct's place. I don't know why, but I couldn't seem to get my mind off of a certain well built body guard. I mean, it was probably just me admirng his physique. I mean, one look at the guy, and it's obvious he hasn't really struggled with his weight before. Guess I'm just envious of that.

I'm not sure if Noctis remembers, but I wasn't always as thin as I am now. In fact, I was actually very big up until a very short while ago. It isn't a time I want to remember, but there are times when I am all but forced to relive the days where a simple walk from my bedroom to the kitchen caused me to be short of breath.

I reach Noctis' place and I am hesitant to knock on the door. It isn't like it's my first time over here or anything. I do, however, remember him mentioning that his advisor was with him, and I have never met him before. Noctis says I don't have to be afraid of him, but the way he describes his advisor makes me think I should be more nervous than I ever have been.

I knock on the door, and it swings open, revealing Noct's smiling face. I smile back and he let's me inside. I make it to the living room when I hear someone call out from the kitchen in the most refined voice imagineable.

"Noct, you musn't ignore you studies"

"Yeah, Iggy, I know. I asked Prompto to come over and help" Noctis replied casually.

As I walked into the dining area with Noctis, I see a man with brown hair, styled in a way the suggests class and elegance. His clothes only add to the illusion and his voice was the icing on the cake. No doubt, this was the one responsible for making sure the king acted regal and proper. He sure had his hands full with Noctis.

"Hello Prompto, I am the prince's royal advisor, Ignis Scientia. Pleased to make your acquaintance"

"Nice to meet you as well, I'm Prompto Argentum, though, you probably already knew that" I replied a slight blush appearing from embarassment.

"Noctis has informed me that you will be joining us for dinner. I took the liberty of setting your place at the table" Ignis said, clearly alluding to the extra plate.

"Oh, thank you. You didn't have to do that. I'm just here to help the prince with his homework. I didn't plan to stay long"

"Oh? Noctis, you said he was going to be here for a while" Ignis said, turning toward Noct.

"But, since you already set a place for me, I can't refuse the offer. That would be rude of me" I added, trying to save Noctis from a lecture, or at least, trying to lessen said lecture.

"Indeed. The food is almost done, you may help the prince with his homework until it is finished. Then, you may resume afterwards"

"Okay, sounds good. Alright Noct let's....."

"Iggy, I can smell your cooking from the lobby. It's amaz..... Oh. Hey kid. A gruff voice said cutting off my sentence.

"Oh, uh, hey" I said, trying not to let my voice waiver.

"Gladio, your training doesn't usually end until way later. How did you get to come back so early?" Noctis asked.

"Something about closing early for cleaning or something. Regardless, it means I get to eat Iggy's cooking while it's still warm" Gladio explained smiling at the last part.

I don't know what it was, but something about this man had a way of grabbing my attention. It don't know if it was his deep and husky voice, his amazing muscular frame, or the way his face seems to always have a carefree nature to it, even with the scar running across it. Maybe it was a combination of all three, I have no clue. What I do know is that this man always finds a way to grab and keep my attention solely on him.

"Got somethin to say blondie?" he asked, making me jump a little.

"Huh!? Oh yeah! You still owe me breakfast" I replied with a grin.

Ignis seemed shocked, as did Noctis. Gladio however just let out a deep laugh, and I joined him. After he and I had clamed down, nothing more was said about my staring at the very attractive bodyguard. Though, I got a few glances from Noct telling me to expect some messages later. Now I've really gone and dug myself a grave.