Chapter 89

Scott pushed on the edge of the pool to lift himself up and out of the water before turning around and reaching down to help Kirstie do the same. Scott knelt down a little lower to put his hands on Mitch's sides to lift him out of the water, while Alex just got out himself. Alex walked along the edge of the pool for a little while, staying somewhat close to Scott. He turned and saw Travis a little closer to him, still staring, and it made him jump, causing him to slip a little on the ground by the pool. Scott tried to catch him, but he missed and ended up slipping and falling down too. Scott sat up quickly and looked down at Alex. "Gosh, I'm sorry, Xander. I thought I had you." Alex shook his head, sitting up. "It's fine. Thank you for trying. You're always so kind." "Are you okay? Can you stand?" Alex nodded and when Scott stood up and offered him a hand, he gladly took it. Once his feet were on the ground again, Alex cringed. Scott looked him up and down, searching for injuries. "Wha