Breaks and pains (Fluff x Gladio suffering slightly)
Gladio stopped mid battle when he heard your screams echo around the sandy banks and broken rocks.
His heart stopped and dread sunk in as he scanned the field with his eyes, desperately trying to find you in the dead of the night.
Nevermind that there was a collossal giant swinging it’s sword here, there and everywhere. You were his number one priority.
He managed to pinpoint Noctis’ location. It wasn’t difficult seeing as he was warping around like crazy, leaving his blue visage trailing behind him.
Ignis could be heard telling Noctis off for being reckless and to focus on his defence rather than attack.
He moved his eyes to see a faint flicker of a light over by some rocks in the distance and a brighter light not far from it.
It had to be you and Prompto. His immediate attention was now focused on that area where the torch lights were situated.
And he ran. Never had Gladio moved so fast in his life. Thoughts were running wild in his head. Is she hurt? Is she in pain? Is she still breathing?
He managed to dodge the giants oncoming sword by skidding underneath it. Tripping slightly as he tried to find his footing again, he kept running towards you.
Finally reaching his destination, he found you leaning up against a rock and Prompto doing his best to comfort you.
You’re eyes were streaming and you were trying not scream as the pain shot through your leg everytime you tried to move it.
Gladio could see you weren’t just in pain, you were in agony.
“I think it’s broken…” Prompto spoke looking up at Gladio.
For the first time in his life Gladio didn’t know what to do, or say. He just stood there with his arms dangling at his sides looking at you apologetically. He felt responsible. He should of been beside you, protecting you. Yes he was the Prince’s shield, but the moment he laid eyes on you, he became your shield too. He believed he had let you down.
And when your eyes looked into his amber hues, you knew exactly what he was thinking “Amicitia don’t you dare blame yourself! I left myself open to attack, this was my fault and no one else’s!”
He managed to snap himself out of the guilt that haunted his thoughts and knelt down beside you “Babe what do you want me to do? Tell me what to do”
You grimaced in pain but managed let out a light chuckle before looking over at the giant that Noctis and Ignis were trying to take down “Rip that fucking daemon’s head off”
Gladio was all too happy to oblige. He kissed your forehead “You got it babe”
His adrenaline was pumping as he headed straight for the giant that had put you out of action, summoning his sword and landing hit after hit. His strong build and the anger that was burning inside of him made him that much more powerful as he landed one final blow. His sword slicing across the daemon’s stomach, ripping it open.
The daemon crashed to the floor and the fight was won.
As soon as he was certain that the daemon wouldn’t be getting back up he headed straight back towards you.
You were close to passing out as the pain became too much. Prompto was doing his best to keep you awake, occasionally tapping you on the cheek with the back of his hand, annoying you slightly and causing you to slap it away “Prompto im not dying! It’s just a fractured, possibly broken leg! If I wanna sleep, then let me sleep!”
“Best do as the lady says” Gladio interrupted. He placed the back of his hand to your temple “She’s got a temperature, we need to get her out of here and somewhere safe. Then we can work on the damage”
“Im sure I’ll be fi–” You crashed out completely.
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Upon opening your eyes, you found yourself lying in a comfortable double bed, the shutters to the window were part way open and the sun was shining through. You recognised the layout of the room. Blue painted walls, cheap pictures hanging from them. The table in the centre of the room where the boys usually sit and play cards. You were in the Leville hotel.
You could hear water running in the bathroom, but the door was shut. You looked to your injured leg, it appeared to be sat in some sort of brace, keeping it straight.
It was still throbbing but the pain had subsided slightly. Your body felt like it was floating and your head felt giddy.
The water stopped running in the bathroom and it was quiet for a few seconds. The door eventually opened and out came Gladio wearing nothing but a towel to cover his modesty, water still dripping from his wet locks. His tattoo’s did his body justice, his tensed muscles and beauty had you staring at him all too often and you couldn’t help but think how lucky you were that this guy belonged to you.
“How are you feeling?” He walked to your side of the bed and gently perched himself beside you. His amber eyes still wearing a look of guilt and responsibility.
“Kinda floaty” You chuckled.
“Ignis made sure to get you the best pain relief possible” He rested his hand on top of yours, rubbing circular motions into your skin, sending tingles up your arm.
“So…what’s the damage?”
He tilted his head towards your leg and let out a defeated sigh “It’s definitely broken”
“C’mon Gladio, you’re not still blaming yourself are you?” You managed to sit yourself up, but not without yelping at the movement and Gladio having to steady you.
“When I heard you scream. I thought–”
You placed your fingers to his lips and hushed him “What you thought might have happened, didn’t happen. Im still breathing”
“And im glad about that. Im never letting you out of my sight again” He brushed his hand against your cheek and rested his forhead on your temple.
“I can handle myself on the battlefield sweetie. I don’t need your protection all of the time” You pouted.
Gladio smiled and tenderly kissed your lips “Maybe not all of the time…” He kissed the tip of your nose “But most of the time”
He petted your neck and your fingers slowly ran up his warm chest, which still had droplets of water running down it. A soft moan escaping your mouth before his lips traced back to yours “Six Gladio, you always make me sound so needy” You panted, slowly catching your breath.
“Speaking of needy…your going to be out of action for a couple of weeks at least, until the potions do their job”
“Wait…when you say out of action–”
“I don’t just mean on the battlefield” He raised his eyebrows and smiled sheepishly.
“You’re kidding me right?” A shake of Gladio’s head only confirmed it further “Well for gods sake! Go put some clothes on then! How do you expect me to resist temptation when your sat like that?!” You slapped him on the shoulder and scowled causing Gladio to laugh.
“I love you babe” His amber eyes bore into you when he said it. He always meant it. You could tell more from his eyes than any other part of his body.
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