Chapter 33

Scott and Mitch were now just sat in their room with a couple candles. Kirstin and Avi were keeping Kevin company across the hall. Scott just sat on the bed next to Mitch, while Mitch trembled in fear. After closer examination, Scott had determined that Mitch had just bruised his shoulder. It would be fine in a few days. Scott let Mitch crawl in his lap, and then gently rocked them back and forth. "Everything's going to be fine. Dark is okay sometimes." Mitch stared at the candle light. "But sometimes the things in the dark aren't." "Sweetheart I would never let anything happen to you. You know that, right?" Scott said quietly. Mitch nodded, and leaned backwards to rest his head on Scott's shoulder. "Of course I do. But what if something happens to you?" "Nothing will happen to me. You don't need to worry about that." Scott said confidently. Mitch's shivering became weaker. "I always worry. I don't like the dark, Sir." Scott smiled and wrapped his arms tighter around Mitch. "I know you