Gladiolus

Gladiolus Amicitia FFXV RP | mod is 18+ | 🌸

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ at how oblivious he's been if Ignis has liked him for as long as he says.

Gladiolus is a man of action-- so he runs the small distance between them and lifts the other man-- off the ground-- into his arms for a strong hug.

" Ignis, I can't-- I can't /believe/ it! "

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ Again, Gladiolus Amicitia is better explaining himself as a man of action and not words. The pure glee that erupts onto his facial features is rarely seen like this. "Are-- Are you fuckin' serious Iggy? You're-- Wow."

Pushing his hair back with one hand, he laughs in disbelief--

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ Oh gods. He fucked up didn't he.

Gladio runs his hand down his face, huffing through his nose. There's... no point in denying it at this point. There's really not.

"Yeah. I do, Ignis. I have for years. I think-- losing Insomnia made me really realize I can't lose you. Not you."

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ mistake. But if he avoids this anymore, it'll be awkward. And obvious.

And it's not fair if he hides it.

" I uh--... don't think I see you as... just a friend anymore. And I know it's a lot but, you can just ignore all of this and forget it if you don't."

He's looking away.

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ A tad more contemplating before exhaling heavily through his nose.

" ... You've been with me through everything. Since we were kids, Ignis. You stay with me even after seeing me at my worst. I don't understand /why./ But... thing is... I don't think I--" This might be bad. A --

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ . . . f u c k.

Ignis why. Gladio turns, rubbing his hand down his face and shaking his head. After a moment of contemplation, he sighs.

" Ignis. Can I be honest with you? To avoid an awkward situation and get it over with."

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ back of his head. His entire demeanor has shifted. Shame clouded his judgements here.

"I'll uh. Catch you later then. You should enjoy your birthday. I've uh-- gotta train. Iris needs me, and all that."

A bold lie. Iris was halfway across the country.

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ He pulls back for a moment, not straying too far. He's still close, his hands trembling. That wasn't a rejection, right? But it wasn't *acceptance* either.

" Uh. Y--Yeah. You're welcome." Gladio was notorious for misunderstandings.

Backing off completely, he scratches the --

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ Alright.

Cool.

Gladio takes a deep breath before leaning up and gently pressing his chapped lips to Ignis' forehead. There's rigid hesitation written all over his body, his hands shaking only to a trained eye.

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ be so close to me. You know that. But... I don't want to do something that'll make you never want to be around me again so... just trust me? Please? And if you hate it. We don't have to talk about. Ignore it. Like it never happened. Yeah?"

Hopefully?

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ . . .

" O--Oh. Uhm. I-- uh. Shit." Gladio's never been... good with words. Ever. If he tries to difuse anything verbally, he just yells.

He's better through action.

But Ignis is asking the opposite of that.

" ... Ignis... you know you're the only person I could allow to --

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ Ignis was the closest definition to angelic.

Gladio can't stop himself from just continuing to stare, eyes occasionally flicking to the other's as a silent ' is this okay. '

He wants it to be. A small prayer before he--

" Ignis. Would you hate me if I did something stupid? "

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ " No. " Oh Ignis, you know he's too insightful for that. Gladio has definitely gotten better about being open. But that's not his primary focus currently.

His focus is on how... /soft/ the other was. Not exactly what should be focused on but in comparison to his own complexion--

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ He looks over Ignis' features, taking in every detail he can. His hands raise up to gently cup his friend's cheeks, making him look directly at him.

Gladio gently hovers his thumb across the other's skin. A gentle gesture.

" Hm... " A sigh. " I guess so."

He doesn't pull away.

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ " Then maybe you can look at me and say that. "

Gladio doesnt back away from him, but he laughs quietly.

" You've gotta be more convincing for me. Sorry Iggs."

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ Hm.

" Ignis. " His voice is firm. Yet, his touch is gentle, a bold move to gently put his hand onto Ignis' shoulder.

" You should know by now that I can tell when you're upset. What's up? Are you alright...?"

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ -- hooks it.

His fingers graze along the others skin, Gladio wondering if his calloused hands feel uncomfortable for the other. Probably. He should hurry this up.

He's done, but he doesn't back away.

" Ignis... Do you like it? "

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ " Oh uh-- Of course. Yeah. " The shield is careful when he steps behind the other. Reaching around to take the necklace, he breathes out of his nose.

Gladio doesn't need to be this close. But he wants to be.

He pulls the necklace around Ignis' neck, taking his time while he--

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ All the work? Gladio didn't wrap that. He made Cindy help him actually make it look like a present instead of a crumpled wad of paper.

Inside is a necklace, with a small metal dagger hanging on the end. It's simple. It's definitely a Gladio present.

" I uh... hope you like it."

[Gladiolus @calicemnoodle]

@ascentia_ " Iggy, if you trip me, I'd only take you down with me." He snorts, pulling a small package, neatly wrapped, from his jacket pocket.

Gladio holds it out to the other.

" Happy Birthday. I know it's late. "