The Protecter

13

Mitch arrived at Scott's house and rushed inside.

He ran inside and didn't see Scott in the living room, just his little brother.

"Where is he". Mitch asked.

Chris pointed to the stairs and Mitch nodded, running up the stairs to find Scott.

Mitch pushed the door to Scott's room open.

Scott was sitting on the bed with his head hanging low.

Mitch frowned and walked up to Scott sitting down on his bed to face him.

"Scott". Mitch whispered.

Scott shook his head, looking up at Mitch.

Mitch instantly noticed Scott's red eyes and fresh tears in his face.

Mitch pulled Scott in to comfort him.

"I-I can't believe they l-left". Scott said crying into Mitch's shirt.

"Shh, it's okay. You can stay with me. You'll be fine". Mitch whispered into Scott's ear.

Scott nodded and stayed in Mitch's arms, until he calmed down.

Scott pulled away and looked at Mitch.

Mitch gave Scott a sympathetic smile. "Are you okay". Mitch asked grabbing Scott's hand.

Scott shook his head. "No. But I will be".

Mitch nodded, caressing Scott's cheek and leaning up to kiss Scott's forehead.

Mitch stood up and reached his hand out for Scott. "C'mon let's load your bags in my car".

Scott nodded and took Mitch's hand, walking down the stairs.

"Chris is staying to right"? Mitch asked.

Scott nodded. "Yeah".

Chris walked up to them at the bottom of the stairs. "Do you need help with the bags"? He asked.

Scott looked up at Chris. "Yes". He said walking to the front door and picking up the bags.

Scott handed two bags to Chris, two to Mitch and he carried three.

They walked outside and loaded the bags into Mitch's car.

Mitch looked to Scott. "Anything else you need". He asked.

"Um". Scott started. "Yeah I'll be right back". He said and ran inside.

Mitch looked to Chris. "So". He said. "What happened"?

Chris looked to the ground. "Can we talk about this when Scott gets back out here".

As if on queue Scott walked back out of the house.

He got in the car without a word.

Mitch looked at Chris and shrugged, both of them hopping in the car.

Much pulled out of the driveway and started the drive to his house.

"So". He started. "I'm letting you stay at my house. I should at least know what happened". Mitch said. 

Scott nodded. "Chris this is all your fault, explain". Scott said.

Chris rolled his eyes. "I came home drunk. Dad yelled at me. I got mad. I smashed a beer bottle over his head. They left". Chris said.

Mitch gasped pulling into his driveway.

Chris was the first to get out. Leaving Scott and Mitch in the car.

"Scott I'm so sorry". Mitch said.

"Don't be. Look if you don't want me to stay here or-".

"Don't be silly Scott. It's my turn to protect you". Mitch said interrupting.