Disclaimer: I don't own The Thief Lord book or movie, but I have read the book (last year) and I watched the movie (It was great wasn't it?)

Pumpkin Pepper: This fic is more going by the movie than the book. Enjoy!

Chapter One

Scipio knew that everyone was angry at him for what he had done. He had lied to them all. They might not ever forgive him. Prosper was different though. And Bo, but Bo didn't really understand that well anyway- so he doesn't count. Prosper had said he was trying to understand.

That is why Scipio had decided to sneak into The Stella and get Prosper. That way he could explain himself to someone who would actually listen and try to understand him.

It was almost pitch black in the cinema. He pulled off his mask and tied it to his belt. It was to dark to be wearing it.

Snores could be heard coming from the left side of the theater. Who was it that slept there? Riccio? Where did Prosper sleep? Oh yeah! Scipio fumbled around in the dark until he found the ladder that lead up to the top floor. Prosper slept in the middle there.

It was strangely exciting to be climbing up a ladder and not being able to see anything. Once he got to the top he had to turn right, but he wasn't sure how far he had to walk until he found his friend's bed. Oh well. I'll know when I step on him. Scipio shrugged and put his hand on the railing, using it as a guide so he wouldn't fall off the edge.

Unfortunately Scipio's planning of walking until he stepped on Prosper didn't work.

Scip gasped as his foot caught on the end of what he presumed was Prosper's mattress. He fell forward and landed on top of something that jumped as if it had just been jolted by electricity.

This would be Prosper.

Scipio quickly rolled off of him and got to his feet. Prosper was already sitting bolt upright.

"Sorry! Are you okay?"

"Scipio?" Butterflies flew into Prosper's stomach at the sound of The Thief Lord's voice.

"Sorry," He repeated.

"What are you doing here?" He asked, getting up.

"I want to talk with you."

Prosper blushed, realizing that Scipio's eyes were scanning his body. He turned around and grabbed a shirt. He was pretty sure that he liked The Thief Lord- more any boy should like another- and he was uncomfortable with Scipio seeing him nearly naked like that.

"Put some pants on and come outside with me to the canal." It sounded like he was almost begging Prosper to come, but not quite. "Please?"

Prosper shook his head slightly to get the thought of Scipio begging out of his mind. "Okay, hold on." He turned around and grabbed a pair of jeans. The whole time he was pulling on his pants he could feel Scipio staring at him.

"Come on. Slide your hand on the railing."

Prosper followed Scipio through the streets to the canal. Once they were there, Prosper stood back in the shadows near the wall the corner was about twenty feet to his right. He was still a little giddy at the fact that Scipio had come to get him.

"You said that you're trying to understand."

"What?" Prosper asked, being pulled from his thoughts.

"Back at Ida's house. You told me that you were trying to understand why I lied." Scipio was facing the canal, his back to Prosper.

"Yes."

"I want to explain it to you," Scipio said turning around and taking a step towards his friend. "No one else will listen. They're too angry. Will you listen? I feel you're the only one I can turn to."

"Of course." The butterflies were back in Prop's stomach, but he tried not to let it show in his face. He was also feeling a bit guilty at being angry

"My father is terrible," Scipio started, turning away again. "I will admit that I started doing this because I wanted an escape- and this was fun for me. I know that it was wrong of me to think that, but it's the truth. Turns out my little game turned into real life. For me as well as you and the others. I feel like I have to protect you all and help you. You guys are like my family. You actually care for me. I need you all." He stopped and looked to his right, which gave a view of who would be rounding the corner towards the two boys. "Someone's coming!" He said in a low voice.

It was a woman and a man. Wait I recognize those two. It's Esther and the evil uncle! Scipio realized with a shock. They were to close now to risk running away. They would see them and recognize Prosper! What am I going to- hang on. Scipio quickly looked at Prosper, who couldn't see the two that were coming. Prop could be mistaken for a girl as long the two don't see his face…

Without giving his plan a second thought, Scipio ran towards Prosper and shoved him back against the wall. Their bodies were pressed together. Prosper's breath caught in his throat. What's he doing?

"Wha-" His works stuck in his throat as he felt two arms wrap around his waist and pull him close. His heart jolted.

"Scip-" He started in a breathy whisper.

"Shh! Put your arms around my shoulders," Scipio whispered. He sounded unfazed by the situation. Prosper's heart was pounding out of control. "Now!"

He obeyed. The butterflies in his stomach seemed to explode as he snaked his arms round the older boy's thin shoulders.

"Raise one of your hands and put it in my hair." The command came as a quick whisper.

"Scip-"

"Just do it!"

Prosper was sure that Scipio could feel his heart pounding against his chest as he slide one his hands into the other boy's soft brown hair.

"Who's there?" Esther called seeing a figure in the shadows and hearing whispering.

"Close your eyes." This time Prosper did not try to protest. He recognized the voice as Esther's. This must be Scip's plan to avoid her.

This is just to get rid of your aunt," Scipio whispered quickly. He was having second thoughts about the plan, but it was to late now. There was no other way to keep her from seeing Prosper.

The Thief Lord's soft warm lips pressed against Prosper's own. The younger boy froze, but then began to comply.

"Oh my! Teenagers! Kissing in the middle of the street!" Esther expressed loudly to her husband. They both 'hmph'ed, stuck their noses in the air, and strutted off.

Scipio pulled away once the two were out of earshot.

"I'm sorry Prosper! It was the only thing I could think of. I didn't realize it was a bad plan until I was about to kiss you, and by then there was no time to think of another," Scipio hurriedly explained. "I just didn't want them to take you away."

Prosper just stood there in shock.

"I'm sorry," Scip said again, dropping his gaze to the ground.

Pumpkin Pepper: I WILL CONTINUE THIS! I hope that you all liked my first Thief Lord fic. I'll update as soon as I can. Please leave a review!