Corners of the Multiverse (Scomiche Oneshot Compilation)

I'm Drowning In Your Love, But I've Got My Floaties On (Stranded 'Verse, Pt. 2)

The second installment of the Stranded 'Verse twoshot. Please enjoy!

Note: this chapter contains emojis in the texting scene, so if it ends up looking wonky on your computer/device, that's probably why!

Also, it gets a little hot and heavy near the end, though not explicit.

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Two weeks have passed, and Mitch has yet to take Scott out for lunch.

Not for lack of trying; they've scheduled and re-scheduled the date multiple times, but the ordeal has been something of a comedy of errors. The first occasion was Mitch's car breaking down, then Wyatt ate a magnet and had to be rushed to the vet, then Scott's car broke down, then Scott came down with food poisoning, and it seemed like heaven and earth were doing their best to keep the two boys apart.

However, though they haven't been face to face since their first meeting (now called the Tree Event That We Don't Speak About), they've been texting and tweeting one another nearly constantly, and have Skyped several times.

And it's torture. The more time that Mitch spends away from Scott, the more desperately he wants to see him again. Scott is sweet and caring and awkward, he loves Beyonce even more than Mitch, he likes Spongebob, and he gets the Wyatt Blue Seal of Approval.

So basically, he's perfect.

Today would have been wonderful for another date attempt, beautiful and sunny as it is, but both Scott and Mitch had made previous engagements. Scott had promised to take his childhood friend Kirstie out kayaking for her birthday, and Mitch (against his better judgment) had agreed to go fishing, of all things, with his (self proclaimed) nature enthusiast roommate Kevin.

Two successive pings from his phone alerts Mitch of new texts, and he drops the tee-shirt he was busily considering to grab it.

Scott 🐙: kayaking/fishing today!! 🐟 🚣

Scott 🐙: look at us, so outdoorsy

Mitch: plz don't remind me, I am only doing this under duress

Scott 🐙: haha from what u told me about him I don't think Kevin would force u to do anything

Mitch: his puppy eyes compelled me ;___;

Scott 🐙: omg poor mitchy. at least ur boat has a motor, I'm going kayaking

Scott 🐙: idk how to kayak!! 😱😱

Mitch: try to not sink sis

Scott 🐙: don't even joke, I'm terrible at swimming

Mitch: ok now I'm worried!!

Scott 🐙: lol I'll be fine, kirstie can rescue me

Scott 🐙: ok g2g, I have to go pick up kirstie

Scott 🐙: have fun fishing! Hope to finally see u soon 💗

Mitch: one day we'll have our date!!

Mitch: be safe! Text me if u have service

Scott 🐙: 😘

Mitch sighs, tucking his phone away, and tries to find clothes appropriate for fishing. Looking cute probably isn't really an option, because he knows that Kevin will stuff him into a giant life-vest no matter how much Mitch protests. So he opts for comfy instead, choosing yoga pants, a big fuzzy fleece pullover that he's pretty certain his dad purchased in the 80's, and rain boots.