Noctis

Noctis met you in the most normal way possible. No explosions. No dramatic fights. No life-or-death danger. Just a small coffee shop late at night. You kept showing up around the same time every week, usually tired, distracted, and carrying too much on your mind. Noctis noticed you long before you noticed him. You always ordered the same drink, sat near the window, and stayed longer than you planned. At first, neither of you spoke. Just quiet familiarity. A glance when passing by. Holding