Alex listened carefully to every word that came from Mitch's mouth. He told stories about his past and ate when Alex spoke.

"Yeah. My dad was always too pushy and protective. That's why he's still looking for me. I'm all he has left after mom was found dead. I hate him with all of my heart, though. He only cares about his kingdom. He looks for me to only continue the kingdom
/and save the castle." Mitch reached and grabbed Alex's hand tightly. Alex looked to him and Mitch looked back.

"You are free to stay with me. Well in my real house, not just this shack."

"Thank you Mitch.." Alex smiled slightly at Mitch. Mitch looked up at the stars and put water on fire, putting it out. They sat in silence for a little bit then Alex moved closer to Mitch for warmth. Mitch softly put an arm around him and spoke

softly.

"I never knew that under that mask would be such a pretty face." Alex blushed bad and hid his face in his right hand. Mitch just smirked at Alex being so flustered at his flirting. Alex knew Mitch more than he knew anyone else even though they knew eachother
/for a small amount of time. He felt a connection to him. Alex looked up from his hand and Mitch yawned as he did.

"Tired, huh?" Alex asked Mitch, now leaning onto Mitch's shoulder.

"I little. You?" Alex yawned before Mitch even finished.

"Take a guess."

"I'm going to say that you are tired." They say together for a moment in the darkness, staring up at the sky. Alex yawned again as the minutes passed and slowly fell asleep on Mitch's shoulder and in his comfort. "Alex, dear?"

"What..?" He answered, half asleep.

"I can't carry you to bed like this." Alex groaned slightly.

"Okay.. okay..." He loved and sat in Mitch's lap, causing him to blush terribly.

"T-that'll work.." Mitch carefully picked him up, his hands on his thighs, and carrying him inside. Mitch softly put him down on the bed and tucked him in.

"Warrrmmmttthhhh~" Alex as on his left side so he lifted his right arm up, for Mitch to crawl in bed with him. Mitch blushed worse but smiled slightly.

"Okay. Okay." He slowly slid into the bed, his face close to Alex's. Alex nuzzled to the side of his cheek, hiding his face under Mitch's. Alex was still half asleep and pushed himself against Mitch, loving his presence. Mitch smiled more, and slowly
/drifted asleep as well.

A loud knock on the door woke Mitch up, Alex still asleep. He had to slip away from Alex's arm to get to the door. He opened it and walked outside, closing it behind him, to not wake Alex up.

"Mister, we are in search of the Lost Prince, Alexander and we need to search your property." Mitch tried to stay calm but was freaking out inside.

"Sir, this is private property and you need a warrant to search here." The soldier held up a paper, the warrant. Mitch needed to remain calm and he did very well. He stepped out of the way and the soldiers looked around and saw Alex in the bed.

"We need him to get out of bed." Mitch felt a lump in his throat and whispered to Alex.

"Honey, you need to get up. These men need to make sure you aren't Prince Alexander." Alex slowly sat up and rubbed his eyes with his wrist. He looked at the soldiers and waited, he was still too tired to notice what was going on.

"Miittttccchhhh~ I want to go back to beeeeddddd~ It's earrrllllyyy~" Alex spoke like he was drunk. The soldiers looked him all over and soon left, not speaking at all.

"Alex, Honey. They might know it's you. Just get some more sleep."

"Okay llooovvveee~" He fell down and quickly went back to bed. Mitch was in pure panic. They were reporting to the king. He knew they were. He became attached to Alex, like an animal with its children. Mitch locked the door to the shack and tried to just
/relax. He sat on the edge of the bed and put his face in his hands. Alex sat up again and wrapped his armaround Mitch's shoulders.

"Hoonneeeyyyy~ You seem streessseeddd~" Alex started to move his hand down but Mitch stopped him.

"Alex, no. I'll be fine. Just get some rest." Alex didn't seem to give up. He moves his armand wrapped itaround Mitch's waist, a small gasp escaping his lips.

"Doesn't seem like you want me to stttoooppp~" Mitch needed to lay down the law.

"Alex, honey, you really need sleep. Please go to bed."

"I don't want tttooooo~" Mitch turned around and had to push him down to the bed. He tucked him in and he fell asleep again. Mitch sighed and finally laid down next to him, falling asleep as well, hoping to stay asleep this time.