Chapter 141

Kevin began to tell Avi as much as he understood of the story, but Scott didn't care. Scott held Mitch on his lap, refusing to let him leave, and occasionally whispered apologies and other sad things. Mitch leaned into him, having missed Scott's presence. "Stop it. I already forgave you." "I know. But... I don't want to lose you. And I'm sorry that I'm such an idiot. I'm sorry that I didn't believe you, there was no reason for me to disrespect you like that." "But I forgave you." "Doesn't matter. It's important, yes. But I'm still so sorry. I probably embarrassed you, and I'm sorry for that. I probably hurt your feelings, and I'm sorry for that too." Avi finally spoke up on the other side of him, Kevin having sat down. "Could you two please... Drop it? Having an argument isn't the end of the world." Scott shook his head, hugging Mitch tighter. "It wasn't an argument. It was me being an awful person and being super rude to the love of my life. So we'll dwell on it as long as he wants to