The faint sound of drizzling rain outside, the warm weight in your lap, and the softness under your hand, was enough to leave your thoughts in a pleasant lull. You knew you should be getting up to have a shower, but you were so comfortable.
A soft deep hum sounded out quietly from the vampire draped over your lap, and your attention was pulled back to him. His cheek was pressed onto your thigh, thick arms wrapped firmly around your waist to keep you in place. His body was far too long, even for this large couch, his legs awkwardly positioned as he laid on his stomach, having no intention of going anywhere. He reminded you of a cat, draped over the furniture in a way that should have been uncomfortable, and yet looking so utterly content.
Your lips pulled into a slight smile as you peered down at him, continuing to gently run your fingers through the thick luxurious black hair. He seemed to melt with every gentle stroke, the occasional pleased hum or sigh slipping from his lips, as your nails dragged lightly over his scalp.
It was rare to see him like this, so utterly content. Though these moments had been slowly starting to increase in frequency. The sight of him so relaxed, that severe haunted expression replaced by one of utter contentment, was one you would always cherish.
Your motions must have paused too long, because he stirred slightly, red eyes peeking out from beneath long dark lashes. A large hand curled around your own, dwarfing it as he gently drew it to his lips. His scruff scratched lightly at your skin as he pressed a warm kiss to your palm, red eyes searching yours, questioning silently if you were alright.
Smiling softly, you gave a simple nod in answer, and were graced with a small soft smile of his own. He gently squeezed your hand, and then released it, wrapping his arms back around you as he settled in again. Heart fluttering, you resumed your gentle motions, relishing in the silkiness of his hair, and the simple intimacy of the moment. His back rose and fell with a deep content sigh, and your smile widened a little more.
His face is carefully blank when he brings it up, eyes
looking at the ceiling as if he wasn’t nervous about how cheesy the idea was. They
were at his apartment, sitting on the couch and playing video game, or rather
watching him play, when he’d paused the game and asked about Pocky day. He
pretended that he didn’t know what it was, rather them offer to play the game
than him initiating the game.
Conveniently, there was pocky among the snacks that Ignis
had brought from them earlier. The amused look that Ignis had given him had
nearly made his face burn off from how quickly it had turned red. But now with
them looking at him with a pleasant blush on their face, and hearing their soft
laugh, it was worth it.
“Well, you take one of these…” They opened the box and
pulled one out, continuing to explain the game.
Meanwhile, Noctis wasn’t paying attention. He was fixated on
their lips as they spoke, and only was distracted when they asked, “So do you
want to try it?”
He nodded almost embarrassingly fast, but then slowed down
and put back his mask of indifference.
“Yeah, sure.” He tossed in a shrug, as if he really didn’t
care. Never mind that he felt all fluttery.
“Alright, this will be a practice round then.” They then put
the Pocky between their lips and raised their eyebrow, as if asking him if he
was ready.
In response he leaned forward, and they counted down with
their hand.
“Go!” They tried to say, but with their mouth occupied it
came out muffled, but Noctis still understood. They both tried to eat the most
of the pocky, quickly as possible. They had a smile in their eyes and Noctis
was trying his best not to laugh at how this was actually kind of fun. And
seeing them getting closer with every nibble was an added bonus.
In the end neither were keeping track of who ate the most,
and instead focused on when their lips met.
Prompto:
They’d been playing all day, with teasing laughs and were actually
keeping score. Both were at the citadel for the day, Prompto running through a
low stress training session for the day. His S/O on the other hand would just
be there for moral support, occasionally cheering to themselves when Prompto
did something he was struggling with. There were frequent breaks thankfully,
not to mention that there were other people there who just came by to see their
friends, family, and partners as they trained. So they had plenty of company.
Every time they did see each other though, the first thing
they’d call out is, “I’m still winning!”
The other would always reply with, “Get over here and prove
it then!”
In reality they were both tied. And with how much fun they
were having with each other were making the other couples a bit jealous. Those
who were single either thought they were super cute, or felt like they had
cavities.
Eventually they do run out of pocky, and just spend the rest
of their time arguing about who won with light hearted smiles and adoration in
their eyes for each other.
Ignis:
The S/O would have to explain the game to him and he wouldn’t
really get it. Or so he’d say. Internally he’d be wondering how they could be
so cute. So when they ask if he wants to play he’d end up saying yes. And then promptly
cheat by breaking the pocky and simply kissing them.
“I guess I win that one.” He’d say eating the pilfered pocky
while his S/O is stunned.
They end up laughing, not expecting that from Ignis, and he’d
also end up laughing when they demand a rematch. But in the end, he just ends
up kissing them and stealing the pocky. Somehow, they don’t mind though.
Gladio:
He doesn’t realize what day it is until he sees his S/O
eating a pocky stick. They don’t realize what day it is either, until he brings
it up. The game makes his S/O laugh, but then they tell him that they’re
winning since they’ve gotten a head start on the box.
It’s on after that.
They take turns teasing each other and end up going through
the whole box very quickly, both having a competitive streak a mile wide. So
they walk to the store together, arguing about whether the half of the box the
S/O ate actually counts. Upon getting more, Gladio plays keep away so he can ‘catch
up’ as he put it. And that’s what makes the S/O give up the pocky they ate
alone. But they’re smiling when they do.
So they go back to playing the game, each time they eat one
together, lips brushing one another, they end up turning into a kiss. Eventually
though, it turns into taunting each other and flat out trying to keep the pocky
from each other, to try and keep their lead on each other once they realize
that they’re both still mentally keeping track. It very quickly turns into a
chase/race back to Gladio’s place, with the winner being who won the game.
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