[ he shakes his head like it's nothing to judge, really. well, maybe it is, but he can't bring himself to stop now that he's decided to say this. so, prompto shifts and lifts up to prop himself on his elbow, determined to make it as clear as possible. it's probably stupid to do it so soon after losing somebody he cares about, but he doesn't want to keep waiting and then find he's missed the opportunity because noct either left or something else came up. it makes him nervous, so he just tries to get it out all at once. ]

I know... well, I mean, I get that you've got stuff going on with other people – [ wow, this already sounds bad. he shakes his head again and blurts it out. ] I like you. [ well, that sounds stupid and kind of flat. so he has to clarify. ] As more than just my best friend. I like you a lot.

[ he loves him, but baby steps. ]