The Five Demigods

Chapter 102

Mitch laod on the bed as he watch Scott and Neryssa sleep.

Scott's face was probably the most relaxed Mitch had seen it in a while. Neryssa had put herself into a milk coma and passed out, so she was sleeping right along with her mother.

Mitch smiled. He truely loved Scott with everything he had and he honestly despised himself for ever having called Scott useless, or anything less than amazing, really. Scott wasnt useless, and if it werent for him, they wouldnt have the beautiful baby girl the do now.

With a sigh, Mitch pushed himself off the bed and left the room, making sure to shut the door softly because both mom and baby were light sleepers. He turned on his heel and made his way down the stairs where everyone was.

First, he went to find Avi. He was currently in the kitchen, warming up a bottle for Arryanna, who was in his arms.

"Hey." Mitch said, his hands in his pockets.

Avi turned and looked only to click his tongue.

"Damn. I hit you harder than I thought. Sorry about that."

Mitch shrugged. "Its no big deal. I'd rather you knock my teeth out, than let the asshole who was in control before, attack the ones I love. So, don't sweat it. I'm not mad."

Avi gave a chuckle. "You've changed your tune."

"I had a bit of an epiphany recently."

"And that is...?" Avi raised an eyebrow.

A smile stretched across Mitchs face. "That you guys are my family. I mean, y'all won't ever top Scott and Neryssa and that's just a fact. But, I love you guys. You've...somehow managed to get past everything I've done to you and just...accepted me for who I am...or was." He furrowed his brow in confusion. "I dont know which one I should use." He chuckled.

"I think it's safe to say was, because a few months ago, you would never approach me the way you just did."

The two shared a laugh and Mitchs eyes fell on Arryanna.

"Shes beautiful, Avi." He smiled, bringing his finger up to her hand.

"She gets it from her mother." Avi replied as he adjusted the baby a little. "Wanna hold her?"

Mitchs eyes sparkled as he nodded. "If it's not too much a hassle."

Avi looked between Mitch and his daughter before handing her over to him, helping settle her in his arms.

"Thank you, Av." Mitch sighed, looking at his friend.

"For what?" Avi crossed his arms, a small smile present.

"For helping Scott with Nery. I know it wasn't easy, but I appreciate it. More than you know." Mitch sniffled. "God, I'm crying so much, I'm about to rip out my tear ducts." He chuckled, wiping the tears that were falling. 

Avi smiled. "No, it wasn't easy, but I don't mind. Scott needed the help. You were out of order, which is nothing against you, cause it really wasn't your fault. So, I just...helped."

Mitch nodded and looked at Arryanna.

"Where is everyone else?"

"Uh, Kirstie was feeling a little down so, Leigh's doing her make up."

Mitch chuckled and handed Arryanna back to her father. He didn't know what to say now.

"How's Scott?" Avi asked, positioning his daughter in his arms.

Mitch stuttered a bit. Scott wouldn't like him just sharing what happened recently. "Uh, well, he-he doing fine. Better. Sleeping, currently." 

Avi raised a questioning eyebrow. "That's good."

Mitch nodded and pursed his lips, bringing a hand up to scratch his temple. "Well, this was a lovely chat. I'm gonna go back upstairs." He smiled, then made his way back upstairs with haste, his foot slipping on one of the steps.

"Ooo." Avi groaned as he watched Mitch get back up and try the stairs again. He succeeded this time.

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Mitch quietly entered the bedroom, not realizing that Scott was already awake.

"Ah!" He jumped when he turned around and saw Scott standing not six feet from him.

"Sorry." Scott gave a small chuckle. "I woke up and you were gone." He said. His face didnt match his tone. His tone sounded almost sad.

Mitch sighed. "I'm sorry, Baby. I was talking to Avi. Are you okay?"

Scott nodded with a smile. "I am now. Neryssa's still asleep, uhh...can we go downstairs?"

Mitch nodded. "You sure?"

"I am."

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Kirstie smiled as she looked herself in the mirror.

"Thank you, Leigh."

"Oh, girl, no worries. You look like a bad bitch."

Kirstie laughed with her and they shared a hug.

"I've gotta feed Arry." She said.

Leigh nodded and allowed her to leave the room.

She smiled when she saw Mitch and Scott in the kitchen, talking over their breakfasts.

Only, Scott stopped when he saw her, and looked at the table, his cheeks flaring a bright red. He felt Mitchs hand on his and relaxing at the feeling.

"Hey, Kit." Mitch said, giving her a small wave.

She returned his wave with an unsure smile.

"Um, where's Avi?" She asked.

Mitch shrugged as an answer. He really had no idea.

Kirstie nodded and continued to made her breakfast, which was some toast. She didn't have much of an appetite.

She sat down at the end on the table, farthest away from Scott as possible. She could sense how uneasy he was.

"I'm gonna go back upstairs." Scott said quietly to Mitch.

"Okay. I'll take care of the dishes. I love you." Mitch gave a small smile.

"I love you too." Scott mumbled as he wiped his face and quickly left the room. 

Mitcheaned back in his chair with a sigh. "Damn." He said.

"I'm sorry." Kirstie said. It was obvious Scott had left because of her.

"He's getting better." He assured her. A smile crept up kn his face as he replayed the image of Scott feeding Neryssa in his head. "Its not gonna happen right away, but..."

Kirstie nodded. "He's really hurting." She informed him. "And you...you've got a sense of pride or some shit."

He chuckled. "I do, but for reasons that I am not at liberty to say." He left his smile on his face.

"Oh, well, when you do have liberty to say, I'd love to know."

He nodded Nd stood up, taking the dishes to the sink. He would wash them later.

"I'll see you later, Kit." He said as he went over, gave her a quick hug, then was up the stairs before she could say otherwise.

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