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Prompto let out a heavy sigh as he made his way back towards the caravan. Maybe going for a late afternoon jog after such a chaotic day wasn't his brightest idea, his legs felt like jelly and he had just emptied his stomach behind a bush not far from the outpost. He had walked back on shaky legs from there as the last of his energy seemed to leave him along with the remains of lunch. He was just glad there was no one around to see it, the outpost had been rather busy at lunch when they had visited the crows nest to report back from their hunt and sign up for their next.

The place was practically empty when they got back just over half an hour ago however, no one wanted to get caught out after dark after all. So luckily no one had bare witness to him vomiting in the scrub behind the gas station. From here he could see his friends gathered around the white plastic table outside the camper, they looked to be deep in conversation and had yet to notice his return so taking his chance he ducked into the small gas station. Grabbing a bottle of water from the cooler in the corner and handing the attendant a few gil before unscrewing the cap.

Taking a few sips of the refreshingly cool liquid he made his way back out of the building. He couldn't return smelling like vomit he'd never hear the end from Ignis. The man would be all over him with that insistent fussing of his that came hand in hand with his lecture about taking better care of oneself. Which always seemed to turn into a group affair in which he insists the whole group takes lesson in why one should not grow careless with their health. They got it anytime one of them fell ill or sometimes just sneezed more than twice in a row. The man was a bit of a mother hen and Prompto knew he just worried for his friends, but still he didn't wish to burden everyone with unnecessary worry.

Besides this was his issue and he didn't want to burden them with it. He had fumbled a few times in recent battles and felt the other's eyes on him, checking on him both during and out side of battle. His clumsiness was beginning to slow them down and he got the feeling his friends saw this too. The last thing he wanted was to trouble them any more with his own stupid issues when Noct and they others already had enough on their plates.

He shouldn't have gone for a run today he was already sore from their last hunt and tired from lack of sleep last night. From yet another of his ever growing list of faults. The tent was fine, yes it was a little pokey with everyone crammed inside too sleep but he had never really had any issues with it. Last night however someone must have shifted from their regular spot and the rest just followed to compensate because at some ungodly hour he had stirred awake to find himself face to face with a grey canvas wall. Of course sleeping beauty crammed into his back wouldn't stir and he couldn't even shove the other back because of the solid mass of muscle behind him.

In the end all he could do was try not to hyperventilate as he tried to picture himself in a very wide, very open field of chocobo and not being slowly smothered to death by grey canvas. Thankfully Noctis had eventually shifted enough that he had been able to worm his way out of his sleeping bag and escape outside for some breathing space. He had stayed out there until the early hours before going back inside so the others would be none the wiser to his little episode and much to his relief he had found Noct and Gladio had shifted back to their usual sleeping spaces and he had adequate room to sleep once more.

So yeah... maybe going for a run after a already hectic busy day wasn't the best or healthiest choice. Along with cutting back on meals despite the fact he really needed to start thinking about finding a belt before he ends up with his pants around his ankles in the middle of a fight. But that insistent paranoid nagging voice in the back of his head refused to be silenced and sparing a few minuets to take a lap or two around their campsite or eating one less skewer was far easier than trying to block it out.

Taking another sip of water cause quite frankly he needed something in his now empty belly he plastered his usually sunny grin on his face as he neared the trailer. Giving his usual chirpy "Heyaz." As he approached. That grin faulted however turning somewhat uncertain as all eyes fell to him in unison, and not in the good way either. It wasn't the oh hey our buddy is back good to see you look, it was more the we received a letter from your school today you got some splaining to do, look.

"What ever it is, I swear it wasn't me." He exclaimed with a nervous chuckle holding his hand innocently in front of him as he side ducked for the trailer's door. His insides twisted anew as he glimpsed the spectacled man rising to his feet from the corner of his eye as he hoped up the steps and into the trailer.

It looked like there would be no avoiding what ever it was they had planned, but whatever it was he wasn't sure he was going to like it. That dreaded ever consistent seed of self doubt was convinced that this was it, he had finally pushed his luck too far and Noct and the other's had finally decided he wasn't worth it. That he was a liability, a clumsy hindrance and a nuisance and they were better off without him. He hated it because Noct was his best friend, had been for five years now and he knew Noct would never have insisted he get to go with them even with so little training before hand if he truly thought him a nuisance.

Just as expected as he reached the bunks at the far end of the camper van to fetch a change in clothes, Ignis's foot steps sounded up the metal steps, followed closely by the heavy thudding of Gladio's as Ignis stated rather matter of factly. "Prompto we need to talk."

"Can't this wait, I'm in dire need of a shower." He gave a small chuckle as he tried to worm his way past the sandy brunette. "Phew, man you know it's bad when even you can't stand your own stench."

No luck.

"Perhaps it could wait, but I'd rather not." Ignis spoke, his arm lifting to his side to block the younger's path.

"It's an intervention bro." Gladio said as he stepped inside and casually lent back against the wall opposite the stove top, tattooed arms crossed over his chest.

Prompto let out a small groan as he looked between all three of his friends, as Noct came to stand beside Ignis. "Not a hundred percent on what that means, but it doesn't sound good."

"It means we're worried about you prom." Noct stated, brows pinching in concern as he brushed his fringe from his eyes.

A sigh escaped his lips as blue orbs focused on the tacky lino floor at his feet. "Look... I-I know, I haven't been of much help lately." His hand came up to slide down the back of his neck. "I've been a stumbling, klutzy mess in battle lately. And I know that's not exactly completely new, but I've been worse lately, even I can see that. But I'm working on it, I'll start doing better I promise. I'll-"

"Prom we're worried about your health, dude." Noctis blurted, cutting the blonde's rambling short.

They hadn't ambushed him to complain about his clumsiness or lack of battle fines, though they all suspected his current health issue was playing its part in that. Prompto was naturally a little clumsy and had had far less training than any of them in battle so no one was expecting perfection. Besides Noct was pretty sure it was less the blonde's clumsiness that saw him injured in battle so often but more his kindness and loyalty. Prompto was usually so focused on watching everyone else's backs that he left his own wide open.

Now it was their turn to return the favour because whatever this was that was eating at their friend, going it alone was obviously not working. It was time his friends stepped in and gave him some back up.

"I'm fine." Prompto tried, though judging the disbelieving stares from all in the caravan it wasn't going to work this time.

"You most certainly are not." Ignis disagreed. "Prompto, none of us are blind to the fact that you are not eating well. You don't even ask to hit up the dinner when we pass any more and the fact that your pants have become so obviously loose is frankly alarming."

"You are also running way too much lately. You can only push your body so far before something gives." Gladiolus added with a shake of his head. Honestly the kid was going to work himself to death if he didn't slow down.

There youngest member may feel like he was the least important member of their little group at times, being the only commoner. The only one not born into the citadel or raised within a specific role of import like the rest of them but that didn't make him any less important to them. Yes Noct was top priority, but prom was still an important part of the team all the same. After all they needed someone to keep spirits up and the scruffy haired blonde seemed to manage to find the light in even the dreariest of times. Even now, while he is struggling through who knows what all by himself he has been trying keep his usual cheer about them.

Ignis assured them that they would help him through this, that they would talk with the kid and get to the bottom of things so they could help him through. Gladiolus knew the man was right, with all three of them working together they couldn't fail. Still, he made sure to have Cor's number on speed dial just in case they needed the back up. They all knew the marshall had made quite an impression on the kid.

Prompto let out a heavy sigh, falling back to sit on the edge of the closest bunk and running a hand through his hair. "Sorry, I know. I know, I just... agh." He groaned in frustration refusing to met the others eyes.

"Its, its just in my head. I know its in my head but I can't... I don't know everything was fine you know. My weight and all that it wasn't bothering me, it hasn't since back in school but now all of a sudden it just... My brain is suddenly like all messed up and it's like I know, I know that its in my head and there isn't a problem. I'm not regaining weight.. its not there, I'm not putting it all back on but.. but then part of me is like convinced other wise. Paranoid that everyone else is seeing something I don't."

"Shit, Prom is this because of all the jabs about gaining weight at the crows nest." Gladiolus worried, peeling himself from the wall to sit on the bed across from the blonde.

It was no secret the blonde had been over weight back before he worked up the courage to befriend Noct. Noctis had told both he and Ignis back when he was in his last year of grade school, about the cubby blonde who was too shy to approach the prince again after his first failed attempt. The boy with the camera who kept to himself, the same boy who introduced himself to the prince with a slap on the back on their first day of high school. Still a little awkward around others and still attached to his camera but now thin and peppy, who acted as though they had never met before.

They had never meant any harm or ill intent with their teasing, sure they would give him crap every now and then when he wanted to hit up a diner. Or when he and Noct spent part of their earnings from hunts on junk food and soda when they stopped for fuel despite the advisor's protest. It was only ever meant as a joke though they had never set out to hurt the kid's feelings, it was no different to when they heckled Noct when fishing. Prom had always laughed it off and never said anything of it. Still perhaps they should have been more considerate and the thought that he and the other's may have played a part in this. That his words may have helped push the blonde into his current state of mind didn't sit well, guilt swelled in his stomach and a side glance at Ignis as he sat beside him showed the advisor felt the same.

"No." Prompto's response was so fast he almost cut the tattooed man's sentence short, before he paused shaking his head. Worrying his bottom lip he nervously dared to look up at his friends as Noct's weight settled next to him. "Yes... maybe... I-I don't know. It was kind of a mix of things all at once I guess. I mean like I know you guys are just joking around that you don't mean anything with your words and its never bothered me before. It's just, I guess it was the comment about gaining weight, I knew it was a joke but then everyone kept poking me in the side and I guess I started to get worried and over think things.. and then when Noct said I was heavy a few days back... I dunno I guess it just trigger feelings from back when I decided I needed to do something about my weight in the first place."

He rubbed a hand across his face to try and wipe away his tears before they could fall down his cheeks. Attempting to hide behind his fringe by lowering his head to stare at the floor again. It was all in vain however as any control he did have over his tears vanished as Noctis spoke. Falling freely down his face as his best friend wrapped an arm around his shoulders.

"Prom I'm so sorry, You know I didn't mean that right. Dude, I didn't.. You should have said something, If I'd known you were feeling like this- that you were thinking such things, I could have helped you or at least tried to help you."

"I know." He tried for a shaky smile as he chanced looking over to meet the prince's own teary steel blue eyes.

"I'm sorry." Noctis repeated, wrapping his other arm around the blonde as well and pulling him into an embrace. This was his fault, well partly his fault even if he didn't realise -none of them had- that he had unintentionally managed to hurt him. Prom was hurting and they hadn't even noticed, it had taken a full week before they realised something was seriously wrong and they needed to step in. A whole week. When ever one of them was feeling down or something was bothering them Prompto was always quick to pick up on it. Always there to offer support and now he was his turn and they had failed to notice.

"I'm worried about you health Prom, we all are. You gotta speak up about these things, I can't help you if I don't know what's going on." Noctis sniffed into shoulder, leaning back a little to look up at his friend in disbelief as he started to apologise.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you all worry I should have said something. I-I don't mean t-to a bur-"

"Nonsense." Ignis interrupted -not wanting the boy to finish that sentence as none thought him a burden, voice and demeanour as calm as usual though his eyes gave away his overflowing concern. "You've nothing to apologise for, though for future reference I'd prefer you spoke up about such things rather than try and deal with it all alone. We should have all been more vigilant and spoken up our own concerns sooner. You needn't go through this alone."

"Yeah we're all here for you kid." Gladio assured, clapping a hand on the blonde's shoulder.

Prompto sniffled, wiping at his eyes once again as he admitted. "I-I don't know how- what to... This isn't like last time. I really did have weight to shed then but now.. now its not there but my brain is still telling me.." He let out a shaky breath hand moving to grip at his hair. This wasn't like last time when running and a shift in diet was what he needed to lose the weight and get fit because this time it wasn't there.

"Its okay Prompto." Ignis insisted, reaching over and gently taking hold of the younger's wrists, removing pale fingers from golden strands as he lowered there hands. Keeping the contact as he continued. "We'll get through this together, we're here for you and we will help you through this. I promise."

He paused waiting for the blonde to nod his understanding with a hiccuped sniffle before he assured. "I can assure you do not need to worry over what you eat. I am always watchful and careful to make sure each and every one of you have a balanced and healthy diet. I take every visit to the crow nest and every snack purchased at the store into consideration and plan meals accordingly to accommodate. I'm always careful to balance carbohydrates, protein and fat accordingly and watch everyone's calorie intake. So you needn't fear gaining unnecessary weight and should any concerns arise just come and speak with me and I'll set them straight for you. So no more skipping meals."

Prompto nodded trying to blink the tears from his eyes, but Gladio piped up before he could voice his thanks to the man.

"And I'll work on a proper fitness routine for you, so no more working yourself to exhaustion with lengthy daily runs. You are scrawny enough as is the last thing you need to be worrying about is weight, we'd be better focusing on tone and endurance. Though when I say we have a free day, I better not catch you sneaking off for a run. I'm sure Noct will join us, six knows he could use some toning up as well."

At least this got a small chuckle out of the kid, as the ravenette huffed his protest. "Hey, I'll have you know I have muscle." He huffed at his behemoth of a shield, before playfully knocking his head into the blonde's. "Seriously though, I'll be right at you side to do what I can to help. I might know next to nothing about fitness and healthy eating, that's what these two are for, but if any one is worth getting up at some unsightly hour in the morning for muscle brains training it'd have to be you. You're my best friend Prom and I'll do what ever I can to help you through this."

"Th-thanks you guys." Prompto sniffled and though tears were still creeping down his cheeks this time when he smiled he actually felt it. It wasn't shaky and false like the other's had been that day, this time it was genuine.

"Shit man, come here." Gladio chuffed, standing up and dragging Ignis with him as two solid arms wrapped around the blonde and both other men crushing them all together in a tight group hug.

They stayed like that for a good minute or two before, Prompto quietly spoke up pushing softly at the bodies surrounding him. "Okay, starting to get a little claustrophobic here." He laughed before saying. "Seriously though, can I have that shower now."

"Yeah probably a good idea, you do kind of smell a little." Gladio snorted playfully, scrunching his nose.

"Yeah, and I think I'll change my shirt." Noct added.

"Oh come on Its not that bad." Prompto laughed, giving his friend a playful shove before making his way to the shower as Ignis stated he'd finish preparing dinner.

It might not be easy and it might take time to get through this. To overcome the traitorous and unhealthy thoughts in his head, but at least he wasn't alone and with his friends by his side he had no doubt in his mind that he would get through this. They all would, together.