Divergent

7

A/N: The couple of chapters are an idea that was sent to me by PTX-Soprano .:3

Scott realized that something was wrong the moment he saw Mitch had a distant look on his face. The Alpha frowned and walked up to his Mate, hugging him close.

"What's the matter, baby? You look very sad. What's wrong? Are you okay?"

Hearing the last three words was what triggered the tears. Mitch began to cry, burying his face in Scott's shirt. He sobbed loudly, gripping onto the soft fabric like his life depended on it. Scott hugged him tightly, looking at Tori the minute she walked inside the house. She looked at Mitch, her heart heavy when she heard him let out a loud sob that shook his petite body.

"What happened?"

"I don't know, that's what I'm trying to find out. Mitchy, what happened?"

It took some time for Mitch to clam down, but when he did, he wiped his eyes and took a deep breath. He was about to answer when Alex came downstairs, a big smile on his face.

"I need to go somewhere," Alex told Scott, hopping a bit. Scott nodded, still holding onto Mitch tightly. "Could I go right now?"

"Not by yourself," Scott answered, not paying attention to Alex. Alex figured this out and crossed his arms, glaring at his old Mate.

"Why? It's just down the block. I won't-"

He stopped when Scott turned around suddenly, almost flinching when the blue irises turned red. He knew that whenever Scott's eyes turned red, the Alpha meant business.

"Because you are a male Omega! People will do anything to hurt you! If you noticed, the death rate of male Omegas are higher than any other female, male, or non-binary rank because people are obsessed with hurting and killing them! So no! You are not going by yourself!"

"Okay, fine," Alex whispered, wanting to yell back. He dug his fingernails in his hands so he wouldn't cause anything. "Who could I go with?"

"I will," Tori volunteered, raising her hand. Scott nodded and was about to leave when a car honked, causing Alex to smile.

"My ride's here," Alex exclaimed happily, walking to the door. He sensed the confusion and smiled back at them, something off about his smile. "I'll be back in an hour."

Scott nodded hesitantly, not wanting Alex to leave. He turned back to Mitch, his heart breaking at the tears that ran down Mitch's cheeks. He held him close, not caring if he spoke. All he cared about was his Omega being happy.

~~~

"Oh my gosh. How do we tell Scott?"

"I don't know, Kev. That's what I'm trying to figure out. The job pays a lot too. It's a big increase from my last job."

"Do it's about money? That's all you care about?"

"No, Kevin! What I was trying to say was that if we move up there, we will be very safe. There is an excellent oncology ward up there and they will be able to tell if my-"

"No, don't say it."

"Kevin, baby. It's okay."

"No, it's not okay! You'll be fine!"

"Kevin, my cancer is at a-"

"I know it's at a 90% relapse rate! Please don't remind me about that."

"I just want you to know that if I do pass on, I want you to take care of Ariel and Erik like it is your calling. You are the strongest person I know, Kev. I'll be fine."