Gladio hadn't (just) been flirting when he said Iggy was cute at this age. Hell, he'd been understating things. That little pout of his is adorable. He grins just looking at it, and the idea of tearing himself away from Iggy is less palatable than ever.

But, well, he knows Iggy. He knows what Iggy needs, and won't give himself. And right now, he needs a little breathing room.

He returns that kiss, his hands finding Ignis' waist and resting there lightly. "Just try and keep me away," he murmurs, holding his lover's gaze for a long moment.

Then - demonstrating some of that willpower of his - he slowly drags himself back, actually stepping backwards without taking his eyes off Ignis until he's at the doorway of the kitchen. "Just make sure you're here when I get back," he says, his only concession to the private fear that Iggy might vanish as quickly as he's arrived.