Chapter 67

Mitch woke to a loud grunt. When he forced his eyes open, he saw that it was Avi. Avi noticed Mitch's shift and met his eyes. "Oops. Sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you.." He whispered. Mitch frowned and turned over, careful not to jostle Scott, who was still fast asleep. Mitch faced Avi. "What's wrong? Are you okay, Sir?" He whispered. Avi smiled. "Yeah. I'm fine. Just.. Hurt my hand a little when I was trying to roll over." Mitch nodded. "Sorry to hear that." Avi turned over and laid on his back. "Go back to sleep, Mitchell. I'll be okay." Mitch suddenly wondered something. "Sir..? Why do you always call me Mitchell..? I mean you call me Mitch sometimes but it's rare.. And the same with Kirstie. You always call her Kirstin." Avi didn't even pause to think. "Because that's your name. I don't really like using nicknames." "Very classy. But then.. Why don't you enforce that Scott call you Avriel? He calls you by nickname." Avi finally turned to lay on his side and face him. "How can you