Thunderstorm

The guys, soaked to the last thread, enter the room provided for them. - Fuuuh, finally! - Prompto exclaimed. - Now we need to dry off. - Yeah, that's right, - Ignis said, wiping his glasses from small raindrops. - I'm going to the bathroom... With these words, the prince took the dry clothes and headed for the right door. So, in turn, everyone managed to visit there. After a warm shower, they began to eat the food that Gladio brought to their room. There were only two rooms, but each of them had a sofa that could also accommodate. - How are we going to sleep? - Noct asked when they were done with dinner. - I'm not with Noct! - The blond man exclaimed. - Gladio takes up a lot of space. - I see, - Shientia sighed. - So, as usual, - the prince concluded. - Good night, Ignis. See you tomorrow, Gladio. Noct entered the room and looked around. The bed was on the left. The sofa and window were located on the right side. - His Majesty is supposed to sleep on a bed, - Prompto joked. Noct smiled. - You said it yourself. Going to the bed, he pulled off one of the blankets and a pillow. When Prompto laid out the sofa, Noct put it all on it. - And now - to sleep! - the blond man said and collapsed into his place. Noctis also got under the covers and fell asleep pretty quickly. The elements were raging outside the window. Lightning flashed every now and then, and sometimes thunder could be heard. However, it did not wake him up. But poor Prompto was sleeping right next to the window and he was scared. He was afraid of a thunderstorm. After another outburst, he hid under the blanket. "It's scary, but Noct is asleep. You will not be able to play the "Royal Knight"... Prompto, don't go limp! " Still, the blond couldn't stand it, got up from the couch and perched on the edge of Noct's bed, away from the window. He tried not to take up much space, because the prince would notice and laugh at him. "It's more convenient here. And not so scary! " After another flash and rumble, Noct still woke up. Slightly irritated, he went to the window and pulled the curtains. Not noticing Prompto, the prince was a little surprised, but decided that he could have gone somewhere, so he did not worry too much. He had already returned to the bed and wanted to lie down, but saw his friend lying on the edge. Smiling sadly and shaking his head, Noct took a blanket from the sofa and covered the blond man, after which he lay down again, but now so that Prompto could also lie down normally. - Are you sleeping there? - he asked, looking at the lump of blanket under which the blond man should be. - Aren't you? - Prompto peeked out from under the blanket. He was clearly not sleepy. Noct just grinned. - Are you afraid of a thunderstorm? "Well, I knew it!" - Eh? Not at all! - Argentum jumped out of bed, folding his arms over his chest. - Come on, what are you talking about. Calm down, or you'll wake the guys up. I was joking. Noct lay face up and folded his hands behind his head, staring at the ceiling. - But I was afraid before... - And now you don't? - Prompto asked, sitting down next to him. Noct shrugged his shoulders. - As long as you know she won't hurt you, you don't have to be afraid. Right now, for us, she's just a sound and flashes of light. It's another matter if we were on the street... But we're safe, right? In that case, there is nothing to be afraid of. The prince looked calm and a little thoughtful. - And I'm a coward... - Prompto whispered sadly, sighing. - You just haven't figured it out yet... OK. If you want, you can sleep with me tonight. It doesn't look like he's joking. - Really? - Prompto looked up at him with shining blue eyes. Noctis smiled again and shifted slightly, making it clear that he didn't mind. The blond man lay down next to him. Noct turned his head slightly towards him. Throwing a blanket over his friend, he lay down again and closed his eyes. After a while, Prompto moved closer and hugged the prince. - Noct... - he muttered in his sleep, smiling. - Huh? - the prince asked sleepily. In response, he heard only the soft snuffling of Prompto and the rumble of thunder in the distance.

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In the morning, Shientsia woke up before everyone else. Casting a glance in the direction of Gladiolus, he covered him up better so that he would not freeze. Although he doubted that the big man could get sick, but still no one canceled the care. After that, he decided to check on the others. Ignis quietly approached their room, carefully opened the door and saw the following picture: the guys were sleeping peacefully on the same bed. Prompto was hugging Noct, and the prince clearly didn't mind. Shienta smiled as he closed the door on the other side. Without thinking twice, he went to get food. After a while, the strategist returned with purchases. Gladiolus met him. - There you are, Iggy! Why didn't you wake me up? I would either go for you or help you carry it, - Amicitiya smiled. - It's okay, it's not difficult for me, - Ignis smiled back. - Better help me wake up the guys. Gladiolus unceremoniously enters the room of his friends. - Hey, sleepyheads, get up already! Sleep through your life! Or, at best, just breakfast, - he pulled the blanket off them in one motion. Prompto frowned and pressed closer to Noct, nuzzling his chest. The prince muttered something sleepily, putting his hand on his face and turning away from the light. - No "five minutes"! - Gladiolus walked up to the window and mercilessly parted the curtains. Noct hissed softly and turned away from the window, bumping into Prompto. Surprised, he opened his eyes and looked at his friend. The blond muttered softly, closing his eyes, and then he opened his eyes, looking at the prince with a slightly offended look, but later this look went to Gladiolus. Noctus also looked around and ran into Gladio. He did not immediately figure out what was going on, so for no reason at all he gave it away: - Where's the breakfast?.. - I'm awake! Good morning! And breakfast is in the living room. The prince, after thinking for a while, still nodded and left the room. Prompto, with only a quiet sigh, went after him. - Good morning! - Ignis smiled. - Yeah, - the prince said sleepily and went into the bathroom. At least after a cold shower, he stopped being so sleepy. Returning to the living room, he took the food and sat down in the nearest armchair. Prompto was already finishing his portion. - Where to now? - Ignis asked. - Let's continue the search for tombs. We haven't found all the swords of the kings. We need to ask around, in case someone knows something. With that, Noct stood up and stretched. - Okay, then let's go. Ignis also got up, followed by the others. After packing up, they moved on. They still had a lot to go through...