Different (a MIKA fanfic)

Together

We spent the rest of the day at the studios and managed to record most of the new song. We spoke our minds and told people vaguely about our situation.

On the way back to MIKA's house, I could tell that something was on his mind. He hadn't said a word since we left and didn't even spare me a glance.

"I'm just thinking... How can I help you Ross? Would you like me to come to your school with you to speak to someone? I want to get you wearing a boys uniform at least." He answered, not taking his eyes off the road.

That was exactly what I wanted but I couldn't ask. I thought he would be too busy to do that after spending so much time with me rather than doing work.

"Are you sure?" I questioned

"Yes. I'll do anything to help you." He responded. It was reassuring to hear him say those words. He was so sure in what he was saying.

I grinned before I put my hand in his until we got home.

After we ate dinner, we enjoyed each other's company for a while until it was time for bed.

I got into bed and waited for MIKA to come in after his shower. I thought about tomorrow and what would happen.

MIKA came in in just his underwear.

"Cute!" I laughed

"You're my boyfriend. Am I not allowed to be shirtless in front of you?!" He laughed as well.

"I'm not complaining!" I reached out my arms "now come here!" I ordered.

"SIR YES SIR!" He responded before jumping into my arms.

"good MIKA!" I patted his head as if he were a dog.

He turned to me and leaned in to kiss me before pushing me back so that I was lying down. He broke the kiss and hovered above me, looking at me with adoring eyes. I pinged the waistband of his boxers causing him to jump up in surprise.

"That's it!" He screeched as he tickled me mercilessly.

"MIKA! STOP! NO!" Was all I could say  

He didn't stop. He just climbed back on top of me and continued until I had an idea. I pulled his neck towards me and kissed him passionately. He lowered himself down so that he was leaning on his elbows rather than his hands.

"I thought that might work!" I smirked as the fireworks calmed down and we just hugged.

After a few minutes he rolled off of me and held my hand.

"I love you" he spoke through what was now darkness, his voice a little shaky and nervous.

"I love you too" I said back, turning to see that he was looking at me. I grinned, squeezing his hand. I then lifted it up to my chest so that he could feel my heart beat.

He held his hand there for a minute with an adorable smile. "Same effect"

I realised that I was no longer worried about tomorrow and school. I felt safe with MIKA and I knew that we were there to love and help each other. It was a two way street.

"What are you thinking Ross?" He asked, clearly realising that I was deep in thought.

"I'm thinking about how much I love you. I feel so much better now that I know that you will be there to back me up tomorrow. If it wasn't for you, I don't know what I would have done. I probably would be lost and cold. I think I would've run away because of my mum." I answered boldly. I felt now, that I could tell him anything.

"Why? What has your mum done?"

"A lot. An awful lot"

"Go on..."

"She gets drunk. Things go very wrong when she gets drunk"

"...I see... Ross, you can tell me anything but I won't make you tell ms things. This is obviously hard for you to talk about but I'm here for you to talk to whenever you need." MIKA stated. He pulled me into him and held me tight. I let him fiddle with my hair as he began to sing quietly.

"I know that things are tough for you but I'm here and to me you're a boy. The most perfect boy in the universe and I wouldn't have you any other way."

"Thanks. You're perfect too. I'm so glad that I met you. I love you so much"

He pulled me in tighter and I breathed in his warm smell. I could hear him sigh.

"You think I'm perfect?" He asked.

"Perfect" I answered as my eyes began to close my eyes and drift into a deep sleep.