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The crowd explodes into chairs as their lips collide. Pez's eyes dart from the view count and his best friend, a wave of love flowing through him. As the crowds lost his birth a carry on with their day, a familiar voice speaks up. ‘Is this really how you are telling me you're abandoning your country? I thought we were closer than that, Alex.’ Pez’s phone follows the voice to find Miguel holding his phone up, going red in the face.
Alex pushes Henry behind him, ‘What the hell are you doing here?’ Alex scowls. ‘I am also allowed to enjoy a Disney vacation. I'm here with my nephew and sister.’ Miguel says with a sour tone as he puts his phone in his pocket. ‘That's not what I asked, and you know it.’ Alex slightly raises his voice. ‘Alright, keep your pants on. I saw the live stream and thought I deserve to witness it myself.’ Miguel says, hands up in mock surrender. That was Henry's last draw, and Pez knew he should end the stream, but the world needs to never doubt Henry strength again.
‘I don't know who you think you are but you have no right to talk to Alex or I like that. No one has the right to our lives and relationship. Just because we are public figures doesn't mean we don't deserve privacy. We wanted to tell the world on our own terms for once in our lives.' Henry says, holding Alex is hugged tightly for support. ‘Aw Alex, need your little Prince to fight your battles.’ Miguel coos. Henry takes a step forward purposefully. ‘That's another thing, I'm taller than you, Miguel. That's right, I know who you are.’ Henry Scowls, Then looks up from Miguel's place to see that Pez is still recording.
This gives him fuel for his fire, knowing most of the world is watching. ‘I may be a Prince but I'm far from helpless. You however have no power in this situation. I know it was you who “helped” me come out. You and my brother would be fast friends. Go away. How do I do that depends on what you say next. They all defend Alex and myself all fucking day if that is what it takes. You are a piece of shit, who, thanks by my best friend, will at least make sure you are blacklisted from every news outlet in the world.’ Henry grits his teeth and smirks, taking a few more steps closer, arms folded.
‘You are bluffing. The crowd would never let their precious prince get his hands dirty on foreign soil.’ Miguel spits. ‘I really? You clearly don't know much about the royal family. Or so you don't know much about Henry.’ Alex scoffs, suddenly at Henry side. ‘Why do you want me to believe this proposal isn't another publicity stunt?’ Miguel huffs. ‘It's not. I love Henry and we're getting married.’ Alex is quick to say, getting in Miguel's personal space.
‘Life isn't a fairy tale Alex. Boys like us to get Prince Charming.’ Miguel says with a hint of sadness of his voice. ‘Well this boy did. You really need to move on. Alex doesn't love you. Get over it. I never want to see your face again. I will have you forcibly removed if you don't leave in the next two minutes.’ Henry raises his voice so Shaan can hear him. ‘Whatever... you aren't worth my time anyway.’ Miguel mutters before he storms off to find his sister. ‘Remind me to file for a restraining order later.’ Alex whispers to Henry when he pulls him in for an all-encompassing hug.
‘It would be my pleasure, love.’ Henry whispers other teardrop falls on his shoulder. ‘Erm… should we end the live stream or..?’ Pez finally speaks up. Alex coughs as he pulls away from Henry. ‘Actually, I have one last thing to say.’ Alex wetly chuckles as Henry hands him a monogrammed handkerchief. Pez simply nods and checks his camera is in focus.
‘For anyone who still believes that my love for Henry isn't real, I want to share how the proposal came to be. It was a weekend in May, I needed intervention because I was working myself to the bone, so my sister dragged me to Australia. I went on at midnight walk, some things never change I am still insomniac. I felt somebody looking at me. With a powder white complexion, feeling the connection.
He looked so ridiculous in his disguise, but every step had me begging for the next. Before I knew it, we went on a date and I conversation got serious. When Henry left my bed the next morning I was still dreaming of my “English love affair”. Oh, and the king size bed.’ Alex narrated with a chuckle, pulling Henry close. ‘That was beautiful mate.’ Pez softly commented as he ended the live stream. ‘I love you.’ Henry whispers as Alex guides him into the most life altering kiss of their life.