Scott's POV
I came home to Mitch's legs on his stomach and him biting his fingernails. I plopped down beside him, which scared the shit out of him.
"Fuck Scott! You fucking scared me." He said, pushing his hair from his face.
"What are you watching?" I asked, when he sat back down and his breathing was back to normal.
"I can't remember. Some dude is going around houses and killing people. I didn't want to watch it, but it was the only good thing on Netflix other than Spongebob." He said, going back to the movie and biting his nails.
I could tell he didn't really care what he looked like because his hair was sticking in all kinds of odd positions. For some odd reason, it worked for him. He kept going to fumbling with his shirt and his nails. At some point, Mitch again ended up on my chest with my arms around his shoulders. Every time he got scared, he cuddled into me a little bit more and I tightened my grip on his shoulders. When the movie ended, I noticed Mitch was asleep on my chest. Even though it was only 3 hours ago that we woke up, he was probably drained from remembering what happened. I know I certainly was. I picked him up and carried him to his bedroom. I opened the door and carefully laid down Mitch on the bed. I put the blankets on him and left the bedroom. I went into my own room and took off my clothes (yes I DO sleep nude, but that's besides the point). I slipped under the covers and before I knew it, I was asleep. I really wanted to know who hurt him, but for right now, I wouldn't ponder him about it.
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I woke up to Mitch screaming and scaring Wyatt. I quickly put on boxers and some sweat pants and ran into his room. I saw Mitch sitting there, freaking out and breathing heavily. I rushed over to his bed and pulled him to me.
"Mitch are you OK? What is wrong?" I asked, seriously getting concerned about him.
He simply shook his head and I got up. I wanted answers and I needed them now.
"Mitch. I know you are in pain, but I will leave! I will go into my room if you don't tell me what is going on! I can't help you if you won't tell me what is wrong!" I told him, getting frustrated.
"Scott! I want to tell you! I am scared he will do this to me again! What if he finds out where we live? He could come back and hurt me! I don't want to be scared Scott! But I am, and if you can't deal with that, I am going over to Kirstie's, she will know how to RESPECT my privacy!" He yelled at me, getting up and grabbing him pillow.
"Not Mitch, don't go! I want to accept this, I do! But I can't go on knowing you are in pain and you won't tell me! Your best friend." I told him, sitting on his bed.
"Scott. I am begging you! Please don't make me!" He pleaded with me, sitting back on the bed and grabbing my hand.
"We will make a deal. You can sleep and rest today all you need. But as soon as you and me are up and ready, you are telling me who did this to you." I told him, sternly.
"Fine. Just, stay here. PLEASE! I don't want to be alone." He told me, leaning on my chest.
"OK." I said, lying back with him and putting my arm around him.
When I knew he was asleep, I started to sing random songs. I sang songs that we did on Pentatonix and some that I just knew. After singing around 10 songs, I stopped and looked down and the beautiful Black haired man sleeping on my chest. I smiled to myself and, making sure he was for sure asleep, I kissed him on the head. I smiled to myself and slowly fell asleep.
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I woke up to Mitch gone. I heard some rustling in the kitchen and some quiet whispers. I went to my room and put on a shirt. I closed my door and walked into the living room. When going in the kitchen, I saw Travis touching Mitch's shoulder and rubbing his arm. He then kissed Mitch on the cheek. All I saw was pure fear in Mitch's face. He looked away from me and made eye contact with me. I quickly went into action and grabbed Travis.
"Wait? Who is this? Did you tell him what happened!" He yelled at Mitch
"No, I kinda figured it out! I am going to tell you this once and only once. If you touch Mitch, come in contact with him, or even look at him, I will kick your ass!" I said to him, making sure to sound as vile as possible.
I shoved Travis out the door and slammed the door. I noticed Mitch's arm around mine and I saw shock in his face.
"Thank... You..." He said, looking at me.
"No problem Mitchie. I knew you were scared." I said touching his cheek with my hand, wiping a tear off his face.
He looked at me and cupped my neck with his hand. He pulled me towards him and before I knew it, he was kissing me. I was waiting for this. I had been waiting for this moment for so god damn long, but I pulled away. He was hurt from Travis. He didn't know what he was doing. He would regret this if he did this. I know he would.
"Mitch..." I said, as a tear slipped down his face and he opened his eyes.
"Just, leave me alone." He said, turning around and running to his bedroom.
"Wait, Mitch!" I yelled, chasing him into his room.
"Leave me alone!" He yelled at me, trying to slam the door.
Fortunately for me, I was stronger than him and able to push the door open before he completely closed it.
"Scott. Please. I just want to be left alone!" He said turning away from me and walking to his bed. He sat on the bed, his back facing me.
"Mitchie, let me ex-"
"No Scott, I don't want you too. You obviously don't like me the way I like you. So just leave me ALONE!" He yelled at me, throwing a pillow at me.
I walked out, not wanting to make him any more upset. I closed the door behind me and went into my own bedroom. I fucked up! I fucked up terribly! I just hurt the person I had tried to protect. I loved Mitch and I just hurt him. That was the opposite of what I wanted to do. I sat down on my bed and let out a frustrated sigh. I couldn't believe I just did that.
