The Prince and the Peasant (Scomiche)

12

A few weeks had passed since they had first gotten to the new country.

They didn't need to hide that they just came from Russia because the country doesn't care where you come from.

It's an extremely wealthy place but very hard to get there, so medical care, and any other necessity is free.

You do need to pay for your own food and shelter but the bills for the house are all paid for.

Scott set a small box down on the street corner and took a deep breath.

He began to sing a song off the top of his head in hope to earn a couple bucks.

Some people stopped and watched Scott for a while and threw a dollar or two in his box.

Scott was a pretty good singer with a set of pipes and started to attract more and more people.

By the time the song ended Scott looked at his box and smiled at how much money he had.

Scott had around 300 dollars saved up since he started performing two weeks ago.

Scott looked shoved the money in his pocket and made his way to the hospital where he would see Mitch.

"Hey honey." Scott said as he kneeled next to Mitch's bed.

Mitch put a hand on the side of his face and pecked his lips.

Jeremy walked in not long after and smiled fondly at them, "Earlier today we took a look at Mitch's lungs and they seemed to be mostly healed. I would say it's safe to try and talk little at a time, just to get used to it for now."

Mitch grinned and looked at Scott as he was about to talk, "I-I love you." Mitch croaked out.

Scott smiled at his boyfriend and pecked his forehead. Mitch's voice came out very shaky and worn out, but Scott understood him just fine.

"I love you too, baby." Scott whispered.

"It looks like Mitch will be released by the end of this month, what have you been doing outside of the hospital?" Jeremy asked.

Scott held Mitch's hand and faced Jeremy, "Well I have been singing at street corners and earning money that way. I have about 300 dollars saved up so that's good right?"

Jeremy nodded, "Yeah it will pay for food for now. But houses run for around 100,000 dollars here. You could rent a shitty apartment for now."

Scott chuckled and kissed the back of Mitch's hand, "As long as I have Mitch next to me I'll be okay."

Jeremy chuckled and left the room to help another patient.

"Will you l-lay next to me?" Mitch whispered.

Scott grinned and laid next to Mitch in the hospital bed. Mitch immediately cuddled up next to him and kissed the middle of his chest.

Scott ran his hand down Mitch's spine and kissed the top of his head, "How are you feeling?"

"Good now t-that you're here." Mitch mumbled quietly.

Scott chuckled, "But does anything hurt? Your lungs, stomach, head, throat? Anything?"

Mitch took Scotts hand and put it on his chest, "Lungs feel weird, but that's all."

Scott kissed the spot where Mitch put Scotts hand and moved it so it was resting on Mitch's stomach, "What about your tummy? Is the food here good?"

Mitch giggled slightly and feel Scott rub his stomach, "Foods good."

Scott nodded and kissed Mitch's forehead, "I'm glad, now don't talk too much."

Mitch took a sip of his water and set it back on the table, not speaking like Scott told him.

"I am go price apartments tomorrow and look for jobs for the both of us. Singing on the street corner isn't going to support us." Scott said.

Mitch stayed silent and yawned. Scott ran his fingers through Mitch's hair, "You need to sleep so you can get better. I'll leave and visit tomorrow, okay?"

Mitch whimpered, "I wanna fall asleep next to you."

Scott sighed, "Okay I'll stay until you fall asleep, just don't talk. I don't want your lung getting hurt again."

Mitch smiled proudly and wrapped all of his limbs around Scott. He kissed his shoulder and closed his eyes to hopefully fall asleep.

~

Scott noticed Mitch snoring slightly and tried to gently pry his limbs from around him.

Jeremy came in to check on them and laughed slightly, "You can just stay the night, don't leave Mitch, he'll be disappointed when he sees you're gone."

Scott relaxed and put his arm back over Mitch, "Thanks Jeremy, I'll leave tomorrow morning."

Jeremy shut off the light in the room, "Don't tell that I let you stay the night, and you might wanna use the shower tomorrow too."

Scott chuckled and heard the door close. Scott faced Mitch and saw him peacefully asleep.

Scott felt his heart skip a beat and felt the sudden urge to squeeze him and place kisses all over his face.

Instead what Scott did was kiss Mitch's lips softly and whispered a 'goodnight' before closing his eyes and falling asleep.

~

The next day Scott woke up to Mitch hovering over him with a large grin across his face.

Scott broke out into a smile, "Good morning baby."

Mitch attacked him in a hug, "Best way to wake up is next to you."

Scott hugged him back and kissed the top of his head, "I have to leave soon though, gotta make us money."

Mitch pouted and watch the door open with a nurse bringing Mitch some breakfast.

Scotts eyes widened and tried to cover his face with a blanket.

"Don't worry, I won't tell that you're past visiting hours." The nurse said while setting Mitch's plate of food on his table.

Scott chuckled, "Thank you."

After she left Mitch pulled him up to face him. He put the tray of food in the middle of them and smiled.

"Mitchy, you need to eat this. It will help you get stronger." Scott said while picking up a biscuit and feeding Mitch.

Mitch cocked his head, "Share?"

Scott shook his head, "No, you eat all of this. I can take care of myself."

Mitch pouted and got up to sit in Scotts lap, "Feed me then."

Mitch put his arms around Scotts neck and kissed his cheek.

Scott opened up the apple sauce and fed Mitch the whole thing. He did this with the rest of the food items until they were all gone.

"Very good." Scott said while rubbing Mitch's side.

Scott put a hand on Mitch's stomach, "All full, baby?"

Mitch nodded and held onto Scott tighter, "I don't want you to go yet, can you stay all of today?"

"I have to go look at apartments and go to the street corner and earn money, I'm sorry princess." Scott said.

Mitch pouted and slowly let go of Scott. He chuckled slightly and kissed Mitch's lips softly before standing up, "I'll visit you tonight, okay?"

Mitch nodded and tucked himself back under the blankets. Scott smiled and turned for the exit to start his day.