Skye had gotten lucky, the baker had been forced to throw out a load of old, rock hard bread. Skye smiled, grabbing all the loaves he could carry, before running off. Dip these in water and they'll be just fine.. he thought.
Miguel sat in the faint moonlight for awhile thinking about the boy he had met, Skye. Skye has seemed like he wasn’t afraid of anything, nice, daring and really cute. “I’ve got to find him again, no matter what it costs for me.”
Skye finally made it back to his hideout, with half of a loaf out of the several loaves he'd stolen. Handing out most of them to younger street kids who couldn't fend for themselves as easily.
Miguel went back to his room at his fathers instructions and started getting ready for bed. Once under his warms covers, he quickly fell asleep.
Skye slipped into the small tent-like structure in the alley. Heading over to a couple of ragged blankets he ate a couple bites of the bread, then curled up to try and sleep. He would've shifted to wolf form. But it was too risky.
The next morning, Miguel ate breakfast in his room like usual got dressed in clothes to fool his parents, told them that he was going to be studying and wanted no interruptions then went back upstairs and changed into some casual clothing.
Skye woke up tired and cold early that morning. Quickly he got up, changing his shirt for the spare he had, and then pulling his jacket on. He dreaded winter coming, knowing the risk of hypothermia and freezing to death all too well. That was the one season where he'd sleep in wolf form, and in groups with other kids, offering warmth so they wouldn't die of cold. Sighing he shook himself awake and left, resisting the urge to nibble on the bread in his pocket, knowing he had to make it last.
Before jumping out the balcony, Miguel grabbed the parts of his breakfast he hadn’t eaten, an apple and some toast. He also grabbed some cash, “Winter is coming and I don’t know what Skyes living conditions are…”. He stuffed the food and money carefully in a small bag then made his way into town, looking for Skye.
Skye wandered the streets, checkjng up on groups of street kids, endjng up giving his share of the bread to an older kid, who happened to be a cripple and couldn't do what Skye knew he could. Sighing he left for the market again, hoping to look for work and get cash to store up for winter.
Miguel carefully made his way through crowds, being shoved into others and meekly apologizing. He finally spotted Skye and made his way over to, tugging on his jacket sleeve, “Hey Skye.”
Skye started when someone tugged on his jacket, whipping around to see Miguel. "Miguel… Hey…" he smiled, half in relief that if wasn't some other kid needing help with street thugs.
Miguel smiled back and pulled the toast, apple, and money from his bag. “I brought you some stuff.”
Skye stared in surprise, quickly shaking his head. "No you keep it… I can take care of myself just fine.." he said quickly. Ignoring the fact that he was suddenly starving and the fact that he could really use the money in lots of ways.
Miguel frowned, looking a bit hurt, but he thrust the food and money towards him, “Please take it. You deserve it after saving me yesterday, consider it as a payment for my appreciation.”
Skye reluctantly accepted it, "You don't have to…" he said, regretting the fact that he had hurt the other's feelings. "Sorry for pushing you back…" he munched on a smaller piece of the toast, just enough to quell his hunger.
“I wanted to, and it’s fine. Trust me. I wish I understood how you and others feel, but I don’t.”
Skys sighed, "I almost wish I could show you…" he said, aving the rest of the toast for later. You don't want this life Miguel… you're too good for this… he thought.
"You guys live in fear of starving or freezing to death. Im only scared of my parents wrath.' Miguel sighed. "If I get caught, I'll be locked up in my room."
"Hey.. It's not all bad.." said Skye with a faint smile. "The night stars in winter are always breathtaking, so much so that you almost forget how cold it is…" he hummed for a moment, "and sunrise is amazing, plus no bedtimes…"
Miguel looked uncertain but smiled, "Sounds kinda nice. My favorite thing at the kingdom is the garden, it's big and very beautiful. I should sneak you in sometime so you can see."
Skye smiled, "You should see the outside wilderness.." he mumbled, a bit absentminded as he studied the other's face.
“I forgot that kind of stuff existed…” Miguel said biting his lip, “The outside world…never been there…” He realized.
Skye shrugged, "Maybe sometime I can take you.." he said softly.
Miguel looked to the other excitedly, “Really?!”
"Of course.." he said, trying not to laugh as the other's face lit up.
“You’re the best! Do you want to see the Kingdom garden?” Miguel said, a light blush on his face.
Skye smiled, "Sure! Though I'm not to sure about the risk… I have to avoid getting caught.."
“I’ll make sure you don’t, I promise.” Miguel said with a smile, “Cmon!”
Skye hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded, following the other.
Miguel headed through the large crowds making his way to a secret entrance through some vines that lead to the Garden.
