Noctis had always been a little withdrawn and often bottled things up when something bothered him. And it sometimes made him more reckless or even more prone to anger or annoyance, even around his closest friends.

But Noctis always was able to find solace with you. Besides Prompto, you were one of his closest friends. And he even had the privilege of calling you his lover. Even while you were traveling with the others, you are what encouraged him to keep going.

Sometimes the death of his father, and the responsibility of taking back the kingdom of Insomnia tended to overwhelm him. But he knew his friends and you were there to support him and keep him upright.

Today happened to be one of those days where he just felt overwhelmed. And it didn't help the fact he hadn't slept well the night before. So, when the group of you settled down and made camp, he managed to convince Ignis to let the both of you have a tent to yourselves, in return, the both of you were responsible for making breakfast in the morning.

So later that night when everyone decided to go to bed, Noctis ushered you into the tent. And once you were both comfy, he ended up pulling you into his arms. Noctis' chin rested on top of your head and he tucked you against his chest. His hands resided on your back, one tracing your spine and the other on the small of your back.

A comfortable silence falls over the two of you, not that you both minded. And the prince ends up delicately kissing your forehead while he stared at the bland material of the tent. He was the first to break the silence though, when he whispers:

"I love you,"