Chapter 5

Kevin frowned when Scott and Mitch were down the hall. He looked over at Todrick. "I feel bad that Mitchie couldn't hang out with us." Todrick blew out another candle and put it in the bag. "You're too nice, Kev. Scott was right. He probably would've ended up burning himself." Kevin shook his head, throwing more candles away. "But.." Todrick raised an eyebrow, and Kevin sighed. "I guess you're right. But I still feel bad." Todrick shrugged. "Nothing you can do, I guess. He and Scott haven't been getting along so well lately. I'm kind of worried." Kevin nodded, and then pushed Todrick's shoulder lightly. "Don't say that! Now I feel even worse."

"What? Why?" "They're so.. Perfect for each other. I don't like when they argue. Mitchie keeps making arguments... And Scott is pretty nice for an Alpha, but he breaks sometimes too." Todrick slowed his movements down. "What are you getting at? You think their relationship is in trouble?" Kevin blew out a candle, picked it up and stared at it. "Gosh, I hope not... But why is Mitch acting out like that? They got in that huge argument because Mitch was acting overly promiscuous to other Alphas. Now they're arguing because Mitch keeps continuing to beg even after Scott says no." Todrick nodded slowly. "They don't usually argue like that, I'm assuming?" "Never. They argue like.. once every couple weeks. And it's only because they care about each other. But now..? Why is he being so disrespectful?"

"Scott?" "No, Mitch. Why is he being so.. Unlike himself? Did something happen between them?" Todrick set the candle that he was holding back down. "Kevin. You can't get inside their relationship. You're a sweetheart, and you have good intentions. But no one can truly understand what's happening, outside of the two of them. I'm sorry, baby." Kevin nodded and gave him a small smile. "I guess you're right.. I just feel awful knowing they're arguing." "I know you do, Kevy. And you're the kind of person that would lend a hand to anyone. But this one's out of your reach." ********

Scott laid down after getting ready for bed, slipping off everything but his boxers. Mitch wandered out of the bathroom and laid down beside him. Scott glanced over at him, but then looked back up at the ceiling. "Did you brush your teeth?" Mitch frowned at him. "No..." "Why not?" Mitch stared at him. "You weren't there to do it with me..." Scott smiled a little and looked at him. "Honey.. You don't need me to be there for you to brush your teeth." "But it's more fun when you're there." Scott sighed quietly and then stood from the bed. He walked into the bathroom, and grabbed his toothbrush for a second time. "Well come on, then." Mitch was there in an instant, grabbing his toothbrush and smiling at Scott. *******

Avi rubbed his eyes as he walked down the hallway of the penthouse, trying to be quiet because he knew how late it was. He shook his head at the clean living room. Those Betas...

Avi walked through the living room, towards the bedroom closest to the door. He peeked inside the room, and grinned at both sleeping Betas. Kevin had an arm around Todrick while Todrick kept his head on Kevin's shoulder. Avi closed the door cautiously, slowly creeping back through the living room. He turned down the hallway opposite the hallway his current bedroom was located in. Avi then proceeded to push the door to Scott and Mitch's bedroom open. He poked his head in the room, and smiled at the couple. Mitch's back was pressed against Scott's front, while Scott draped an arm over Mitch's waist. Avi shook his head at them fondly, and then shut the door. He wandered back through the living room, back into his room. Kirstie was sitting up to look at him. Avi came to her side and kissed her forehead. "Go back to sleep, Princess. I'm sorry to wake you." She laid down slowly. "Are you coming back to bed? What are you doing?" "Just checking on everyone. Don't worry, Kitten." Avi climbed into bed beside his Omega, opening his arms towards her. Kirstin instantly cuddled up to his side. It was peaceful for a few seconds, until Kirstie smiled up at him. "I think today is the best day of my life." "Oh yeah? How's that?" She giggled a little. "Well.. My best friend just asked me to marry him. I get to spend the rest of my life with the most handsome man I've ever met. The strongest Alpha I've ever met. The--" "Cool it with the compliments, you're making me blush." Kirstie laughed loudly and her eyes crinkled beautifully at the corners. Avi smiled down at her and kissed her forehead while she laughed. "I love you, Princess. More than anything in the world." "I love you too. And I think your blush is cute." *******

When Connor found out about Avi's proposal to Kirstie, he instantly got together with Ricky to plan another beach party. Kevin was so excited about it, that the next morning he woke up at 5 to get ready. That's not weird?

Let's try it again, then.

He woke up at 5 A.M.

The party is at 4 P.M. (16:00)

THAT IS 11 HOURS.

HE WAS READY 11 HOURS EARLY.

Are you not laughing?

Why are you not laughing?

Todrick is laughing. Todrick who is still in his pajamas, drinking tea in the kitchen. Kevin slowly sat down on the couch, accepting the tea Todrick handed him. Todrick chuckled at him a little. "Someone's excited." "I.. I just.. Ugh, I'm weird. Don't even look at me." Todrick chuckled again and put two of his fingers under Kevin's chin to pull their heads closer. Todrick then brought their lips together. Kevin pecked his lips and then pulled back. "I'm sorry.." "Sorry for what?" Kevin looked away, setting his tea down on the coffee table in front of them. "I'm not really a.. Uh. Good kisser." Todrick set his cup down too. "That's not true, baby." Kevin shook his head and tried to stand, but Todrick grabbed his arm to pull him back to the couch. Todrick then leaned towards Kevin again, their foreheads touching. "I think you're the best kisser." "But.. I have no experience. Barely any at all." "So? You're an innocent little flower. One of my favorite things about you." Kevin moved back again. "But.. Have you..? I mean.. You're not a.." "A virgin? No. I'm not. But I'm A. Clean. And B. Still not that experienced." Kevin smiled a little at Todrick being honest, but still trying to make him feel better. "Have you.. Done it.. Like, often? Like a lot..? I mean, you're attractive enough.. And.. I.. Am I being weird? Why are you looking at me weird?" Todrick just smiled at him. "You're so cute when you're nervous. You don't have to walk on eggshells around me. Not ever. You just have to ask. I've only had sexual intercourse twice." Kevin nodded and looked away. "O-Oh." Todrick grabbed his hand, scooting a little closer to Kevin on the couch. "Are you.. I'm sorry that you weren't my first. Why are you acting like--?" He froze. "Oh.. You've never.." Kevin started to tear up a little, finally meeting Todrick's eyes. "No.. I haven't..." His voice just above a whisper. Todrick just smiled and pulled him in for another kiss, his hand on the back of Kevin's neck. Kevin pushed Todrick away, shaking his head. "You.. You still want..?" "You're not any less amazing just because you haven't had sex yet, Kevy. That's irrelevant." Todrick tried to kiss him again, but Kevin put his hands out to stop him from making any contact. "But, Todrick--" Todrick rolled his eyes and put his hands on Kevin's shoulders to force him into a kiss, pulling back when he felt like it. "Kevin. Honey. Shut up." And then he kissed him again.

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