Warning: Noctis/Prompto.

Chapter Four

When he had awakened, Prompto couldn't tell. He had guessed thirty minutes ago. His mind couldn't concentrate, though. It was so sluggish, so flooded from obscene matters and acts. It was all because of his heat, but especially his alpha prince.

No matter how hard he had tried, Prompto couldn't squirm out of Noctis' embrace. The young royal alpha was still fast asleep, with his nicely muscled arm coiled around Prompto's waist. It wouldn't budge at all and seemed to tighten everytime Prompto struggled. It made Prompto wonder if his friend was really asleep.

He turned around in Noctis' embrace, then. This new position pressed him against Noctis' nicely toned chest. It made him feel Noctis' steady heartbeats, the warmth of his body, the smell of his expensive cologne, and his natural alluring alpha scent.

A blush flushed into his cheeks. He had practically just checked out his best friend. Yet last night he had master bathed to Noctis' image. It made him want to cry, especially because his heat has chosen Noctis.

That thought could just be his heart speaking, too. He had always liked Noctis in a way more than a friend should. Yet he had always thought Noctis didn't like omegas, especially since alphas are quite known to mistreat omegas. It made him remember all of the news reports about alphas abusing omegas.

This made him be scared of love and take on an identity of a beta. Yet his plan didn't quite work, not when Noctis figured out his pretense so quickly. His best friend didn't mind, though. So, did that make it okay for him to trust Noctis completely, though?

He really wants to trust Noctis completely, but he just can't. His prince is a young alpha, just looking to probably establish his dominance over others, especially omegas. Yet Noctis is his best friend, too. That meant Noctis wouldn't hurt him, right?

His heart begged to trust Noctis, but his head kept saying no. An alpha couldn't be trusted, not when they're so finely attuned to their animalistic and aggressive side, especially royal ones, but he loves Noctis so much. Was he willing to take the risk, then?

A sob escaped him and he began crying, which awoken Noctis from his sleep. His tearful state made Noctis hug him harder. Their bodies were so close and could melt together into one soul, just living for them both, if his attraction could only be true love, that is.

"What's wrong?" Noctis asked, tugging Prompto's shirt collar down and checking his neck. "Did I bite you again?"

He released a chuckle through his sobs. It made him remember the first time Noctis bit him. It hadn't hurt him. Noctis' bite made him feel good and excited, but scared, too.

It made him question himself. Was he prepared to face Noctis' alpha side?

"You didn't, just like you'd promised," Prompto reassured, his chin still trembling and fingers gripping Noctis' shirt. "I'm just … I don't know … Tired, I guess."

"You're lying to me," Noctis said, grabbing Prompto's jaw and lifting the blonde's head up. "That's not what is really bothering you. Is it, Prom?"

He stared into Noctis' eyes, searching for the right answer. Yet he couldn't bear to look at Noctis for so long and clenched his blue eyes shut. He heard Noctis sigh, then. His tears being silently wiped away.

"Come on, Prom, I'm your best friend. And, I promised to protect you," Noctis said, his thumb brushing over Prompto's lips. "I can't do that if you're keeping secrets from me."

"You won't hurt me, right?" Prompto asked, startling Noctis with his question. "You're not like the other alphas. Are you, Noct?"

"What the hell? Of course, I'm not!" Noctis defended, his lips curling into a frown and blue eyes narrowing in anger. "Why are you asking these things? What is it, Prom? You don't trust me now."

"It's not like that," Prompto sighed, gasping when Noctis stood and started walking away. "It's just you're acting different!"

"Of course, I am! I just found out you're an omega in a group of freaking alphas. And, do you know what happens to omegas in a group of all alphas? Do you, Prom?" Noctis asked, striding towards Prompto and pushing him down onto the bed. "They get passed around."

"N-Noct?" Prompto stuttered, his blue eyes wide and scared.

"But, I won't let that happen to you," Noctis said, leaning down and kissing the blonde's forehead. "I don't like sharing, especially you, of all people."

XOXO

After he had finished dressing, Prompto stood in front of the dresser mirror. In the palm of his hands, he held his suppressant pills. He understand now why Noctis didn't want him taking them while sleeping. He wasn't traveling or around other people. He was just with Noctis, his best friend and alpha prince. Yet their relationship was so complicated. It was so confusing, especially to them. It's always been that way. Was it going to continue in such a manner, though? Or, was someone going to make a move?

Even so, Prompto didn't know. He just sighed and swallowed his suppressants. Noctis watched his reflection from the mirror. It made him remember of how they behaved with each other. They held hands, hugged, slept together, and cuddled. Of course, it would be so confusing and complicated, then. Of course, he would like his best friend, then. Did Noctis feel the same way, though?

However, Prompto didn't know that, either. He just knew Noctis and him were so talented at complicating everything.

"Are you ready?" Noctis asked, walking towards the door. "They're waiting for us outside."

"Yeah," Prompto replied, grabbing his bags and camera. "Let's go."

Deep down in his heart, Prompto wished Noctis would just act. Noctis' over-protectiveness and possessive nature meant he felt the same way. So, why was Noctis not doing something about it?

XOXO

Upon meeting with Ignis and Gladio, Prompto hadn't exactly talk that much with them. He just wasn't much in a chatty mood. He hadn't been lately, not with his secret sort of exposed and making things problematic for him. And yet, Ignis noticed his silence and sour mood, which made the blonde suspicious of Ignis. It made him wonder if Ignis knew about his omega status. Out of everyone, Ignis would be the first to suspect. Wouldn't he?

"Are you okay, Prompto?" Ignis asked, placing his hand onto the blonde's shoulder. "You seem upset."

In a moment, Prompto had moved away. He just didn't want to confirm Ignis' suspicious, which were spot on. He was upset, with Noctis and himself and his heat. He was so mad, confused, and afraid. And yet, he couldn't let that be known, especially not with Ignis.

"I'm fine, Iggy. I told you not to worry about me," Prompto assured, forcing a smile onto his face. "Because, there is nothing to worry about."

"Are you sure?" Ignis asked, his green eyes narrowing. "You just seem … off lately."

"But, I'm not. I'm fine," Prompto retaliated, his blue orbs watering. "It's the truth."

"If you say so, Prompto. I don't want to press you any further."

"Thanks for that, I guess."

XOXO

When he had left, Ignis went straight to Gladio. He had noticed something different about Prompto while talking to the blonde. He had noticed that Prompto's scent was sort of laced with Noctis'. Yet this only happens with omegas. They adopt the scent of their partner. It helps ward off predators, and lets suitors know that they're claimed already. Noctis' scent on Prompto was subtle, though. It was still present, however. It meant they haven't exactly done anything, but Ignis knows how close they are.

"Have you noticed yet?" Ignis asked, pushing his glasses up. "I think my suspicions are confirmed. Prompto really is an omega. Noctis found out before us, and didn't bother telling us. I just wonder why."

"Of course, I have. Prompto's scent is not there. If it is, I can barely make it out. His scent is being drowned out by Noct's. Tragic, ain't it?" Gladio said, his comment making Ignis raise an elegant eyebrow. "What? Are you telling me you don't like Prompto's scent?"

"It is certainly pleasant," Ignis admitted. "But, I don't think His Highness will take kindly to hearing such a comment. We both know how he feels about Prompto."

"We know how he feels. But, I don't think he does," Gladio said, chuckling loudly. "If he did, then he would definitely do something about it."

"He's young, Gladio."

"No excuses, Iggy! You spoil him too much."

XOXO

For the entire afternoon, Cindy had them doing errands. It didn't bother Prompto, though. It kept his mind off of Noctis and their troubling relationship. And yet, Noctis remained close to him. The young alpha promised to protect him, after all. He couldn't help but find Noctis cute at times, especially when he stared for too long or got annoyed at others for staring at him. Those things about Noctis just made him smile. It meant Noctis truly cared about him, but why wouldn't he just act already on it?

"Hey," Noctis said, grabbing Prompto's hand and holding it. "I'm sorry about this morning. I overreacted."

"It's okay," Prompto reassured, thinking about Noctis' words from earlier. "You're right, anyway. That's how omegas are treated."

"If I'm right, then I shouldn't be mad at you for not trusting me," Noctis said, pulling Prompto into a hug. "I'm your best friend. I should have comforted you instead of getting angry. I'm sorry, Prom."

"It's fine, Noct. Besides, I shouldn't have doubted you," Prompto said, sighing and burying his face into Noctis' chest. "I know you. You wouldn't hurt me."

"It still sounds like a question," Noctis said, voice soft and slightly filled with offense. "I understand, Prom. I'm an alpha. You're scared I might just follow my instincts."

"I'm sorry, Noctis! It's stupid how I'm doubting you, of all people."

"Don't be, Prom. If I have to, then I'll just prove myself to you. It will make you feel better. You'll trust me, then."

"But, I should trust your right now. That's the problem. Isn't it, Noct?"

"I said it's fine. It doesn't bother me."

"It does … "

XOXO

When nightfall emerged, Prompto lay inside of the tent with his heavy heart beating anxiously. He had taken his suppressants once more. He wouldn't be alone with just Noctis in the tent, after all. That's not what was bothering him, though. He couldn't get his mind off of the conversation he had with Noctis in the afternoon. His best friend seemed obviously offended by the fact that he didn't completely trust him. And yet, Noctis was trying to work around his trust issues. It made him feel guilty. Wasn't his trust issues still valid, however?

In the end, Prompto tried to fall asleep. He just couldn't stay awake with his thoughts anymore, not with Noctis still in his heavy heart and troubled mind.

In due time, Noctis had returned to the tent. He smiled and sighed contently, especially when Noctis hugged him tightly. The young alpha always made him feel safe and protected, even if Noctis mostly embraces him because of his possessive nature, not wanting the others to unconsciously hug him or do something else with him. He didn't mind Noctis clinging on to him, either. He loves Noctis, after all. He knew Noctis felt the same way. Why else would he be kissing him right now, then?

Of course, Prompto didn't mind and turned around in Noctis' arms. He tilted his head up and allowed Noctis more exposure to his neck. He released a satisfied moan soon after, especially when Noctis' tongue ran over his Adam's Apple. His blood started pumping, with excitement and sending heat down to his southern region. He started clawing at Noctis' belt, then. An amused chuckle escaped from in-between his best friend's pale lips and he blushed.

When he had finally removed Noctis' belt, Prompto snaked his legs around Noctis' waist and flushed cherry red. This is something he had wanted to do with Noctis for the longest. His alpha prince wanted it, too. And yet, he wasn't exactly prepared for it, especially since it hurt when Noctis pushed through his entrance. He had cried out in pain and clutched Noctis' shoulders tightly. Noctis just reassured him, with a long and passionate kiss. It was just to distract him from the pain. It seemed to be working, too.

For a while, Noctis just moved slowly in and out of him. He was satisfied with Noctis' gentle rhythm, especially since it's his first time. He knew Noctis wanted to thrust in a rough manner. He wasn't ready for that just yet, though. It's why his release was nearing so quickly. Noctis noticed his body tightening, however. The young alpha just smiled and leaned down to peck his lips. It was a sweet kiss before Noctis started creating love bites on his neck. A moan escaped his mouth and he held Noctis' shoulders tightly. The knot in his stomach was unraveling and a cry of ecstasy soon slipped out from in-between his lips, then.

XOXO

When he had awakened, Prompto gasped and opened his blue eyes. He couldn't believe he had dreamt of Noctis again. He started sobbing and shaking profusely. It was out of fear, or just his desire for Noctis. He hugged himself, then. And yet, he just couldn't comfort himself, not as good as Noctis could. He crawled out of the tent, then. His tearful blue eyes searching for his best friend in the darkness.

Eventually, Prompto spotted Noctis' figure sitting on the ground by the fire. He ran quickly towards his best friend, then. He didn't want to be alone, not with his destructively delightful dreams. He felt guilty about having them sometimes, especially since he had to face Noctis always afterwards.

"Where were you?" Prompto asked, flinging his arms around Noctis' neck, which startled his best friend from his King's Knight gaming session. "I fell asleep waiting for you. But, then, I woke up and you weren't there."

"I just didn't feel sleepy yet. And, Iggy and Gladio wanted to train for a bit," Noctis explained, yanking Prompto into his lap and embracing the tearful blonde. "What's wrong? What happened? Did someone hurt you?"

"No, I just missed you. I don't like sleeping without you," Prompto admitted, his face flushing in crimson. "Can I stay up with you, Noct?"

"Of course, I don't mind," Noctis chuckled, his lips lightly kissing the back of Prompto's neck. "I don't like sleeping without you, either. You bring me sweet dreams, Prom."

"Y-you bring me sweet dreams, too," Prompto confessed, with a blush staining his freckled cheeks.

"Yeah, I know," Noctis said, licking Prompto's pink cheek and startling the blonde. "Let's play some King's Knight."

"Okay, I'm game," Prompto replied.

"You're not beating my high score this time," Noctis claimed.

"We'll see about that."

"Yeah, we will."

A/N: What do you think? Leave me your thoughts.