The Stray Omega

Groom

"Why are there wolves on our couch?" Mitch asked, hiding behind Scott's back and gripping his arm.

"Kevin and Kirstie. Kevin asked if he could groom Kirstie on the couch. I put a towel down so Kirsite's fur didn't get everywhere."

"Groom?" Mitch's eyes lit up and he stared at the way Kirstie relaxed as Kevin detangled her fur with slow, long strokes of his tongue.

"You ever been groomed before?" Scott questioned, holding Mitch's hand as the two went down the steps.

"Um... " Mitch flinched when he heard the sounds of bones cracking, a glow filled the room and both Kirstie and Kevin stood up from the couch. "Your fur is pretty, Kirstie." Mitch whispered. 

Kirstie let out a small giggle. "Thank you Mitchy." Kevin wiped his mouth and looked over at Scott and Mitch as they sat on the couch. 

"You alright Mitch? You look like you've seen a ghost." 

"I-I'm fine." Mitch stuttered. Scott rubbed Mitch's arm and kissed him soothingly. 

"You didn't answer my question from before." Scott said.

"I'm sorry, Alpha. What was it?" 

"Have you ever been groomed?" Mitch shook his head and his cheeks went pink. 

"I haven't been in my wolf form in half a year. It's the last time I was punished." 

Kirstie let out a whimper and she tilted her head to the side. 

"I wasn't groomed afterwards and I'm scared to see how my coat looks." Mitch whispered. 

"Wouldn't it just go back to normal when you get a shower in your normal form?" Scott questioned. 

Kevin shook his head to answer for Mitch. "If it's bad, it won't heal until he gets treated as a wolf. May I see your body, Mitch?" Mitch turned to stare at Scott for permission and Scott simply nodded. 

Mitch stood up and took his sweater off, keeping his tank top on as he got onto his knees on the floor. He took in a deep breath, closed his eyes and focused. His bones ached as they cracked and formed. He opened his eyes and looked up at the two Alphas and the Omega staring at him in shock. He let out a whimper and his small ears went back against his head. 

"He's tiny." 

"Of course he is, Kevin. He's 5'3, he's going to be a tiny wolf." Scott got onto his knees on the floor and ran a hand over Mitch's head, Mitch letting out a short bark and his teeth hovered over Scott's hand as he hit a cut. He then realized what he was doing and took a few steps back from the blond. 

"Mitch, I'm not going to hurt you. Come here." Scott patted his lap. 

"Are you sure about this, Scott. Shouldn't we take him to the vet?" 

"No. We can take care of him here. It doesn't look too bad. Mitch, come here, it's alright." Scott held out his hand and Mitch sniffed it cautiously before licking his palm and rubbing his uninjured cheek against it. Scott smiled and cupped Mitch's jaw before placing a kiss on his cut nose. 

"Kit, will you warm up the water in the shower? We'll be up there in a moment." Kevin asked. Kirstie nodded and Mitch watched her run up the stairs, Mitch flinching at the loud sound the stairs made. 

"Come on, Mittens. We'll get you cleaned up. Let Kevin hold you, I need to get some stuff." Mitch looked over at the dark-skinned Alpha and let out a short growl but then cowered. 

"You must remind him of someone. Hold out your hand." Kevin nodded.

"I won't hurt you, Mitch. I know we had a bad start at first but don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you. You can trust me." Kevin held out a hand and Mitch took a small limp forward. He looked over at Scott then back at Kevin. He sniffed the Alpha's hand before slowly climbing on his lap. The three stood up and Mitch stared up at Scott with wide eyes. 

"You're going to be alright, Mitch. We won't hurt you like the other guys did. I promise." Scott said, going towards the stairs. Kevin followed, being careful not to jostle Mitch around too much. 

Kevin brought Mitch into Scott's bathroom where Kirstie was running the shower. She had dressed into a pair of Mitch's shorts and one of his tank-tops.

"Hi Mitchy, remember me?" Kirstie asked, stepping from the shower and holding out her hand. Mitch sniffed it and licked it gently. He then rested his head on Kevin's bicep and took in short breathes, the long ones making his chest hurt. 

"Scott? Hurry up!" Kevin boomed, making Mitch jump. Kevin walked into the shower and laid Mitch down on the seating area. Kirstie grabbed the shower head and switched it to a soft spray before walking over to Kevin. Kevin grabbed it and ran it over Mitch's body. 

Scott ran into the bathroom with a basket of cleaning supplies and medical kits and had changed into a pair of shorts. He walked into the shower and sat on the opposite side of Mitch, Mitch lifting his head weakly and laying it on Scott's thigh. He let out a shaky whimper. 

"I won't hurt you, Mittens. It might sting a little but it won't hurt too badly." Mitch's chest shook rapidly as Scott ran a brush along his fur, getting rid of the scabs along his hips and chest as Kevin rinsed him down. 

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Mitch laid his head on the couch as he felt Scott's tongue running along his back. He closed his eyes at the feeling and sooner than he expected, Scott was done grooming him and the two were cuddled on the couch, both of them still in their wolf forms. Scott put an arm around Mitch's bandaged chest and licked his ears before laying his head across Mitch's neck. 

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Q: Avi when are you going to stop being a mean asshole?
A: Avi: I'm not being an asshole, I'm being realistic.

Q: Smut?
A: Mitch: I'm too sore.