Just based off of the tags and synopsis this story seems like the gay version of Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde. That story is really good, I highly recommend it :)
You are joking one tiny update after this long not good look for your readers great book but I’m not waiting a week at a time for tiny updates when I’m paying good money sorry
"Ah, so cute!" I shouted again, and for just a moment, I could understand Vera's feelings. "Agnes, do you think it would be conspicuous if I kidnapped her right now?"