Chapter 170

Scott looked down to his lap. "I just... Wanted some alone time, I guess. And... I'm sorry for leaving. I know better." "You're not in trouble, Scott. I understand your reasoning completely, and I don't blame you. I just... You should've at least told me." "Yes, Sir. I'm sorry." "Where did you even go?" "I just... Walked around a little." Mitch's eyes never left Scott's face, until finally he felt so awful that he stood from his spot and sat down on Scott's lap, only to hug him again. "I'm so, so sorry. Please tell me that you aren't mad at me..." "Of course I'm not mad. I just wish... Actually. Can we please not talk about this right now?" Avi didn't want to risk letting Mitch answer that, so he reached out and grabbed Scott's wrist. "Yeah. You've had a long day, so let's get you to sleep. And you're staying with me, by the way." "But what about Mitch?" Avi glanced around at the others. "Well, let me think... Jake and Alexander in their room.... I... Kevin, help. I'm too tired to prob