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It wasn't uncommon for Ignis to be out late at night. Between his work and keeping an eye on his charge, nights were definitely something he was used to, though most would say he was a creature better suited to the sunlight. Most of the time, he just offered those that dared say anything a cool stare and his back as he moved on past them. It wasn't really him being rude. He simply didn't have the time for such silliness. Not when there were always things to do.

On nicer nights, he would walk himself home from Noctis' and tonight was no different. The moon was close to being full, if not already full, and the night was pleasantly warm. The walk might be longer than most would like, but he enjoyed the chance to have some peace and quiet while mulling over the business of the day. Court politics could anger the calmest among them and the chance to think things through had left Ignis better able to handle such things.

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The last thing he expected was a call. A message was the usual when their work shifts left them at odd hours with each other. The call automatically made Ignis a bit wary. Unexpected calls had a habit of meaning problems and that was the last thing he wanted to deal with. Not when he was truly starting to feel odd. Not bad, just... weird.

His tone was faintly clipped when he thumbed the call into being, tucking the phone against his shoulder while he finished jotting something down while it was still on his mind only to scratch it out. It... hadn't been as succinct an idea as it seemed in his head. Everything just felt jumbled and off kilter for the last few hours.

"I'm fine. A bit worn, but alright. Doesn't help that it's a little warm in here. Did you get some rest?

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"You getting sick, babe?"

Gladio says with a questioning tone as he slips out the door of their apartment. Locking it behind him and shoving the key into his pocket. He hadn't even bothered with a shirt, too close to the full moon to fight his alpha instincts of making his presence known and with the excuse of going to the gym after. He heads down to the floor Ignis'office is on as they talk, not in too much of a hurry with Cor's vague message.

"I did, but I missed you. Sleeping in is gonna be great these next couple days." Mostly because of being close to Ignis, unintruppted and all to themselves.

"Cor told me he stopped by, he giving you any trouble?" Well, Cor or other weres in general. Most of them were still curious with how new Ignis was to the pack, but being mated had stopped most of the advances and courting before they had really started.

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Just the idea of him getting sick pulled a low snort from Ignis. Him? Sick? It rarely happened and even when it did, he had a nasty habit of just working through it until Noctis or Regis stepped in to order him to take a few days off which just left Ignis feeling worse since he wasn't being 'productive'.

Gladio's concern was touching, but Ignis was busy. He might not feel his best but there were still things that needed doing and damn it all, he would get them done before the full moon so he could actually relax and not worry so much that he could've done more.

"I'm fine and no. He didn't even come into the office when he came by. Just told me to go home as if I had the time to even think of taking off early."

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When Ignis put it like that, it seemed a little strange that Cor would text him like that then. If his mate was holed up in his office, what in the world could be going on for Gladio to need to go grab him? He does trust the man's judgement however. So instead of pondering for too long, he just asks another question instead.

"Mm, I know, you're really busy this time of year... Can I come see you for a few minutes anyway? I'm headed down to the gym right now."

After all, he's really only had texts and phone calls and the occasional warm spot on the bed of just missing Ignis to contend with for the last week or so.

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There was a pause as Ignis sighed and let his eyes close. He really was busy and he really did have a lot to do but he missed his partner. He hadn't had a chance to spend any time with him the past week save such indirect contact. Sure, he knew he'd have a ton of time with him during the upcoming full moon, but he wasn't sure he could wait. After all, Clarus had told him to spend time with his new mate, to nurture their bond and while he'd thought that was a bit silly when he'd heard it, he was starting to believe it.

"... I think I can manage a break. Just for you. Stop by when you want."

As he spoke, his voice shifted a little, dropping lower and softer, a more intimate sound and he had no idea it had happened.

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Gladio clearly notices that tone, and while his rumble of pleasure sounds tinny over the phone, Ignis knows what it sounds like in person, how it feels shaking through his chest when Gladio presses into him.

"I'll be there in five."

Of course they have strict agreements that they will never have any trysts in the offices, but that does not mean Gladio cannot come see his mate. After all, he does so miss him. Just this little bit should be enough to get him through. He tells Ignis goodbye so the other can get to a stopping point for his work and gets onto the elevator, making the journey down.

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Just hearing that rumble from his lover tugged at his nerves and made his skin prickle for a moment. It was a sound he knew far too well and while he'd never exactly reacted that way to it before, Ignis just wrote that off as simply missing his mate for so long. Sighing again, he settled his phone on his desk and set about clearing away part of the paperwork that littered the space before Gladio showed up.

He had no idea why there seemed to be a knot in the pit of his stomach and while he was idly pondering that, he absently reached up to run slim fingers through his hair, not even realizing that he'd left it a bit mussed and loose from it's usual peak.

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Gladio enters the office block and something seems... strange about it. There are only a few weres that work on this floor, and usually their scents mix and diffuse companionably. Today however he feels like everyone seems a little testy.

It does not become clear until he is at his mate's door, and he can smell him through it. He feels a little bewildered but knocks then enters anyway, the moment he opens the door stopping dead in his tracks as the whole of his mate washes over him.

Oh.

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The slim were was sitting at his desk when the knock came and as usual, there was no move to get up. When the door opened, that was a different story. Before he could even catch sight of his mate, the rich scent of alpha wrapped around him. Sage green eyes snapped up and locked on Gladio and before he could even think, he was up and over the desk, scattering papers and pens to the floor.

The papers hadn't even settled on the floor before he was there, lips seeking Gladio's and a hungry noise rolling in the back of his throat.

What the hell?

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The commotion of Ignis bounding over his desk barely registers over the way his mate looks; hair mussed instead of usually peaked and perfect way it usually sits. Even his face looked flushed and the undone buttons of his shirt show that tantalizing stop of flesh he so loves, close to where Gladio had marked him as mates a few months ago.

There is little time to mention it however with Ignis on him- Warm, needy and hungry Gladio can think little other than to wrap his arms around him, still in the doorframe and pulling Ignis as close as possible as their mouths eagerly seek each other.

In the back of his mind he thinks ah, there is that heat they have been waiting for. It is enough to make him step into the office and shut the door behind him, his mate still in his arms.

"Fuck, I missed you so much, Ig."

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He hadn't even realized what was happening. All he knew was that Gladio was right there and he smelled so good and damn it all, why was he-

"No talking. I need..."

The words died off as demanding lips settled on Gladio's jaw, his neck, anywhere he could reach while his hands tracked restlessly along warm, tanned skin.

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Gladio shudders at how amazing Ignis feels against him, with him. But also knows that his mate would be mortified if they let it get to far in their place of work. One of Gladio's big hands comes up to the back of his mate's neck as he pulls away from wonderful lips.

"You need to come home with me, love. You're starting your heat."

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This time, the noise from Ignis was a frustrated rumble and the frown matching it could've withered flowers. He wasn't sure what made him so grumpy, the mention of his long missing heat or the simple fact that Gladio had pulled away. Right then, it was a toss up. Growling low in the back of his throat, he leaned back in, clearly intent on continuing as they had been.

"I don't need to go anywhere."

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That hand at the back of Ignis' neck goes from petting soothingly to holding his mate still, careful but Gladio clearly trying to snap the man's attention back to where it should be, even if he has to do be dominant about it.

"Do it for me then, Iggy? Because if I have to spend one more second in here surrounded by your scent, I'm gonna end up fucking you over your desk. That's a promise."

The strained growl in his voice made it seem like a very sure thing about it as well.

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The thick fingers heavy and demanding on the back of his next made Ignis' attention shift. It wasn't much, just enough to make the frustrated grumbling fall silent as he quietly tried to pry himself away from that domineering grasp.

"That-"

-sounds amazing. Do it.

I want you-

There was a long pause, brilliant green eyes closing as he took in a long, slow breath. While it sank Gladio's enticing scent even deeper into his soul, it also helped collect the usually unflappable man when it came to propriety.

".... fine."

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He really should have worn a shirt to come down here, but it was too late now. He smiles gently at his mate and finally foes let him go, well aware that they have little time before they are too lost in each other to make arrangements.

"Close up your office babe. I'll find someone to cover us. 'M not gonna leave you home alone tonight."

Cor can handle finding someone to watch noctis, since he was so smug about that text earlier.

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Home alone wasn't usually a concept that bothered Ignis too much. Sure, he always missed his mate when they couldn't curl up together but that was something temporary. Right then, being home alone sounded like torture. He craved Gladio's presence on a deep, primal level and being denied that would be something painful for the still newly changed were.

He pulled away slowly, as if forcing himself away from the big were. His desk was tidied up quickly, but even that was just barely and not up to his usual standards thanks to the simple fact that most of his attention was on his mate and not his paperwork that had ended up all over the place thanks to his earlier attempt to get close to Gladio as quickly as possible.

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Being on the phone with Cor did not take long. Despite messing with the two younger Weres, the man had already made arrangements for them after visiting Ignis' office. Which Gladio was thankful for, even if the man did growl in annoyance at a couple of teasing shots thrown his way.

But once that was finished, he tucks an arm around Ignis' waist and and escorts him out of the office and to the elevator, protective of his mate, even more so when he knew everyone would be looking at him.

"I got you, Iggy." He murmmers, and glares at a human receptionist who had drifted too close, scaring them off.

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Ignis' glare matched Gladio's, clearly not wanting anything to do with anyone other than his mate even as his grasp on his usual good sense started to slip. That was made even clearer when the elevator doors closed behind them and he plastered himself to Gladio, groaning softly against his chest while his hands sought out warm skin once again.

"It's getting hard to think. I feel like I'm burning up."

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"We can make a den of our room when we get home, Iggy; You'll feel much better that way and I'll take good care of you the whole time."

After all, that was what a good mate did. Whatever Ignis needed or wanted was for Gladio to give him, especially as his heat drew on. Gladio has a feeling that he may get lucky and be clear headed this time, but sooner or later his instincts will consume him with just his want and need for Ignis.

With a low rumble the man wraps his arms around Ignis, pulling him into his chest to whisper into his ear.

"I'll give you what you need, my mate. When we get home, there's nothing that's gonna stop me from making you feel good."

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Each word from Gladio seemed to stoke that heat higher until Ignis felt heady, his hands slowing down to idly skate along Gladio's abs. One slipped low, instinct driving him to push and push until he got what he wanted... needed and damn it all, why wasn't Gladio touching him yet?

The elevator was all but forgotten as Ignis clung to his mate, breath hot against his chest as he took in the way Gladio's scent curled and twisted in his chest. It made him want to purr and rub against the big were. It made him ache with want.

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Astrals, the way Ignis looks at him, bright green eyes, flushed face and a wanting scent makes him want to hit the emergency stop button on the elevator and push his mate down onto his knees in front of him to push his cock between those gorgeous lips, screw any cameras that saw. It does little to help the way he was already stirring in his sweats before Ignis even has a hand down there, and Gladio is started out of his little fantasy by feeling that Gloved hand brush over his crotch.

He catches himself, and Ignis'wandering hand, bringing it up to kiss the man's wrist and then pressing gloved fingertips up to his shoulder, where the man had left his mark along a broad shoulder a few months ago.

"I'm all yours Ignis, always. Just a little longer."

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He would've whined in frustration if Gladio hadn't already so neatly distracted him with a press of his lips against Ignis' wrist. Just that quick hint of skin to skin contact made Ignis' skin prickle and his breath catch. There was no hesitation when he felt his hand settled against Gladio's shoulder, fingers already stretching to glide along the mating mark he'd left on Gladio's skin months ago.

"... can't wait."

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Gladio soothes as best he can through the rest of the elevator ride and walk down to the apartments. The two of them have been with the crown for so long that they have rather private accommodations, and that is just the way they both like it. The alpha were does his best to keep contact with Ignis the entire time, but finally does have to let him go to open the door of their apartment.

"Finally..." He sighs, and turns around to face his mate, sure that he would be on him right away. Gladio has little want to wait either. Kissing Ignis as soon as the man is in his arms and slamming the door shut behind them.

"You smell so good..."

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There were no words from the usual very vocal Ignis. Words would be a waste of time. Instead, he did his best to wrap himself around his lover, clinging like a barnacle did to a ship. The kiss was returned with a graceless enthusiasm that was so unlike Ingis' usual self. In the back of his mind, he'd long since learned that the 'usual' Ignis wasn't something he had to keep up around Gladio. The adviser trusted Gladio so around him, he knew it was safe and a good thing to just let go.