Chapter 8

Avi took a step towards Drew, but Kevin put his hand on his shoulder. "Alpha. Do you know what you're getting into?" Avi didn't look at him, but nodded. He moved towards Drew, shoving him to the side hard enough to knock him off his feet. Mitch ran past Kevin to go towards Scott, but Kevin snagged his arm and pulled him back. "No, Mitchie!" Mitch whined loudly and tried to push Kevin away, his eyes on Scott. J.J. leaned in and kissed Scott before turning towards Avi, removing his hands from Scott. Avi shook his head and pushed him towards the side as well. Freddy let go of Scott, causing him to fall onto his backside. Avi's red eyes were bright as he grabbed Freddy's neck, pushing his head down at the same time Avi put his knee into the air, straight into Freddy's nose. Avi then bent down to get Scott's hands untied, tucking Scott's shirt into Avi's back pocket, before pulling on his arms to help him stand. Once he did, Avi didn't say a word as he zipped and buttoned Scott's pants.

Scott was trembling as he clung tightly to Avi's shirt, nearly choking him with the shirt's neckline. J.J. ran to Freddy's aid, who was sitting on the ground bleeding from his nose. Drew took a step towards Scott, but Kevin pushed him back and shook his head. "Don't. Unless you want to end up like your friend over there." Mitch ran over to Scott while Avi helped him walk. Drew tried one last time to approach Scott, but this time, Mitch tried to push him away. Drew was unfazed by Mitch's efforts, and grabbed Mitch's slim wrist. "Did you just try to push me, Omega?" Mitch tried to rip his arm away. "No. I'm just protecting my Alpha." "Protecting your Alpha?! That makes no sense. Especially because you are like a toothpick with eyes." Drew grumbled, pushing Mitch away from him. Scott mustered up what little strength he could find, and punched Drew in the face. "I said don't touch him, you fucker." ********

Scott was now laying down on his bed, Mitch at his side. Kevin and Todrick were running around grabbing ice packs, band aids, scar cream and everything else they could think of. Scott just laid there quietly as they pulled at his clothes looking for bruises. Mitch had tears in his eyes as he saw how many blemishes were on Scott's skin. Avi was sat on the bed next to Scott's head, inspecting the hickeys on his neck. Kirstie came into the room with a Snickers bar that she had in the candy bag. "I got his favorite candy!" Scott just blinked up at the ceiling. Barely even present. Kevin pulled up Scott's shirt a little. "Sir? Can you take this off for me?" Scott just sat up and let Avi pull his shirt up and then off. Scott laid back down, and Mitch gasped at the sight. He pulled Scott's hand up to his mouth and kissed it, just holding it against his lips for a while. Kevin cringed when he saw all the bruises. Todrick walked over. "Oh God, did one of them bite you?" Scott didn't respond at all. Kevin leaned towards Todrick and whispered to him. "Get some disinfectant." Todrick disappeared into the bathroom. Mitch gently touched a bruise on Scott's chest, and Scott flinched. Mitch instantly pulled away, and Kirstie tried to hand Scott the candy bar she got for him. He just shook his head. Avi took it from Kirstie and put it in front of Scott's face. "I don't care if you don't want it. At least be civilized and be grateful." Scott looked up at Kirstie. "Thank you." Scott felt one of Mitch's tears drip onto his shoulder, and then looked up at him. "Please don't cry... I can't do this if you're crying too." Mitch dropped Scott's hand and wiped his tears with both of his hands. "I'm sorry." Kirstie walked over to Scott's side and poked at one of the bite marks. "Wow! That looks painful." Scott cringed again. "It's a lot more painful when someone pokes it." She backed up a little. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you.." Avi frowned at the two emotional Omegas. He looked at Todrick who was putting a band aid over a scar. "Todrick, can you take the Omegas out of here? Go watch T.V. or something?" "Of course." He grabbed Kirstie's hand, and then Mitch's. But Mitch tried to pull away. "Please let me stay. Please. He's my everything..." Todrick looked to Avi, who hesitated but shrugged. "Fine. But I'll send you out there if you stress him out again." Mitch nodded, and then Todrick and Kirstie walked out of the room. Avi looked back down at Scott. "I think Kevin has fixed everything he can see. But if anything hurts that isn't visible, I need you to speak up." Scott shrugged. "I'm fine." Kevin nodded and patted Scott's arm. "Maybe you just need some sleep." He nodded and closed his eyes. Avi sighed. "Thank you Kevin. You can go." Kevin gave Scott one last sympathetic smile before turning around. Mitch curled up beside Scott, being sure not to touch any of his wounds. Avi stood up and then patted Scott's shoulder. "I'm sorry about today, Rookie. Whenever you're ready, I want to talk about it with you. Okay? Take care of him for me, Mitchell." Mitch nodded again and cuddled up even closer to Scott while Avi snuck out of the room. Scott turned over a little. "Mitchie.. Can I be alone for a little while?" "No." Scott was taken back by that. "I.. Excuse me?" "I said no. You like to be alone, but when you are alone you tear yourself apart. I'm not leaving you in here all alone." Mitch said confidently. Scott moved away slightly on the bed. "Honey.. I just need to think for myself for a minute." "You can do that while I'm here. Sir, I know you don't want to talk about it. But I'm the only one in this pack that could possibly understand what you're going through. Remember?" Scott stared at him and then sighed. "I just.. I don't know. I felt disgusting. Helpless. I thought I wouldn't ever have to feel like that again. But this time was different. They.. God, Mitch. I don't want to talk about this." "I know you don't. But it's the only way you can get it off your mind." Scott shook his head, closing his eyes. He felt Mitch scoot over a little to get closer to his Alpha, very mindful of his injuries. Scott let him do it, and smiled a little when he felt Mitch put an arm over his waist. He realized the position must've looked somewhat ridiculous because of their height difference, but it was the love behind it that made Scott feel so warm. Scott opened his eyes again. "What if I promise to talk to Avi about it?" "Pinky promise?" Scott held out a hand. "Pinky promise." ********