[In the end, his major concern had always been hurt feelings and holding onto his friendship. Had Noct kissed him, he could get over that pretty easily. But now, knowing that they were on the same page, he could laugh it all off.]

Yeah, was gonna be super weird if we were out fishing and everything was normal then suddenly you were all like, "Hey, wanna make out?"

[He laughed again.]

Almost makes me want to prank Gladio for making me worry.