Different

Chapter Twenty

(WARNINGS: kind of descriptive punishment, descriptive scars, an amazing Scott)

"Should we kick her out?" Scott asked Avi and Kevin, pacing back and forth. The both of them shrugged, not knowing what the best answer is. "I mean, it'll be good for Mitch. He won't get hurt by her or Jeremy."

"That sounds good," Avi agreed, his heart broken at the fact that Kirstin doesn't love him anymore. "I just think it'll just be a weird adjustment for Mitch. We'll have to explain it to him after Kirstin leaves."

"I want her to leave," Kevin confirmed, wanting nothing more than for the other Beta to leave. "We just need to get the money from her."

"Good thing I have access to her bank account," Avi spoke up as he took out his phone, smirking. "She'll have to find out a new way to get money. That Jeremy guys angers me."

Scott was about to agree when a scream erupted from Avi's old room. The Lead Alpha then froze, widening his eyes. That was...

"Mitch," Kevin yelled, getting up. He then ran out of the room, stopping for Scott and Avi. "Guys, we got to get to him!"

The Alphas nodded and the three went to Avi's old room. Scott almost broke the door hinges when opening it and when they got inside, they gasped at the sight.

Mitch was standing shirtless in front of Jeremy, letting out shuddery sobs. The Alpha has a belt in his hand. The belt was then lifted up and thrown on Mitch's back. The Omega let out another scream, which made Jeremy laugh.

"See what happens to Omegas that don't listen?! They-"

Scott then jumped on the Alpha, screaming angrily. His eyes turned red for the second time today, which is a rare occasion for the Alpha. Jeremy fell at the sudden weight and Scott straddled him, punching everywhere he could. Jeremy tried to avoid them but did not avail. Scott then got up and kicked the Alpha, each kick harder than the last one. Jeremy stood up and glared at Scott, throwing his own punch. Scott avoided it just in time and grabbed Jeremy, flipping him over his back. Jeremy let out a groan and hissed at the pain. Scott was about to kick him once more, but Avi's voice stopped him.

"Scott," Avi spoke up, holding a shirtless Mitch. The Omega let out shuddery sobs, refusing to open his eyes. "You're scaring him."

"Mitchy?" Scott asked quietly, going up to Mitch. Mitch opened his eyes, his brown eyes full of pain and tears. "It's okay. You're okay."

"My back hurts," Mitch responded quickly, letting out another sob. "I think it's bleeding."

Kevin looked at the Omega's back and gasped quietly. Scars from the belt are scattered across the small back. Blood came out slowly and bruises began to form, making it look like Mitch was beaten up. Kevin looked back up at Scott and nodded somberly. Scott's mood saddened and he took Mitch to the bathroom.

"I need to clean up your back," Scott murmured, not liking how Mitch tensed up. "Avi, Kevin? Could you guys come in here?"

"Of course," Avi replied, going to the bathroom. Kevin followed and closed the bathroom, his empathy growing for the Omega. "What's do you want?"

"I want you to hold Mitch's hand," Scott demanded in a quiet voice. Avi nodded as he took Mitch's hand gently. "Kevin, stay by the door, okay?"

Kevin nodded affirmatively and guarded the door. Scott then got out the ointment and bandages for Mitch's back, his heart breaking every time he stared at it. Avi took Mitch's other hand  so he would feel safe.

"This is going to sting," Scott warned as he put the ointment on. Mitch let out a squeak and squeezed Avi's hands. "I'm so sorry, Mitchy. I'm sorry."

"It's okay," Mitch replied, the ointment only making the scars worse. He then looked down at his lap, confused. "Why did Jeremy punish me?"

"I don't know, Princess Ariel," Scott answered, wanting nothing more than to kick Kirstin and Jeremy out. "I'm so sorry, honey."

From the moment on, Scott swore that he would never let Mitch get hurt ever again.

~~~

"What happened?!" Kirstin yelled when Jeremy came into the living room. Bruises are all over his face and arms. Avi, Kevin, and Scott couldn't help but laugh a little. Mitch smiled a bit, his head on Scott's shoulder. "Who hurt you, Jeremy?!"

"How about you ask that oh-so-amazing leader of yours?" Jeremy yelled back, pointing at Scott. The Alpha looked up innocently and pointed at himself, as if he was asking 'What, me? I did nothing of the sort!'. "He did it!"

"Scott," Kirstin yelled angrily, glaring at the Lead Alpha. "How dare you?! He's my Mate!"

"And Mitch is not his Omega," Scott argued, crossing his arms. He began to smirk, loving how the female Beta got more irritated. "Tell him to not lay a hand on my Omega."

"Then tell your Omega to be a good one," Kirstin yelled, silencing everyone. Mitch looked at his lap sadly but became happy when Scott squeezed i"He never gets punished!"

"Because he doesn't ever do anything to get punished," Avi pointed out angrily. "Mitch knows how to act like one. If anything, you're the one who needs to be a better Beta."

Kirstin glared at her ex-Mate and shook her head, going back to making sure that Jeremy is okay. Kevin then stood up to go check dinner, shaking his head at her behavior.

"Kevin?" Scott called out, hugging Mitch tightly. Kevin then came out of the kitchen, nodding his head. "Is dinner almost ready?"

"Yes," Kevin answered, looking at Kirstin. What he is about to say will most likely get himself killed by her wrath. "I am telling the truth like every good Beta is supposed to."

Kirstin glared at him while Mitch let out the loudest laugh ever. The laugh started out in a high pitch then came out like it was a cough. He laughed for what seemed like forever and began to tear up. Tears ran down his face and wiped at them while laughing. Scott began to laugh himself, happy that the tears Mitch was releasing are happy.

"I'm so sorry," Mitch apologized while trying to calm down. He then took a deep breath and laughed even more. "I'll stop, I promise."

"It's okay, Mitch," Avi reassured, laughing himself. The childlike laughter made him happier. "Laugh all you want."

"Why aren't you punishing him?" Kirstin yelled, pointing at Mitch. He stopped laughing entirely, scared of what will happen to him. "Do it now!"

"Okay," Scott replied, looking at Mitch. The Omega became scared, afraid of being punished for the second time today. "Mitch, you're getting punished for being so gosh dang adorable. Your punishment is tickling."

Scott then tickled Mitch, making him laugh. Mitch tried to escape, but Scott refused to let go. Avi and Kevin laughed at the cute couple and went to tickle Mitch themselves. The Omega laughed even harder, trying to fight them off. The three ticklers made sure not to hurt his back as they continued to tickle the youngest member of the Pack. This happened for about a minute more when Kirstin let out a scream, making everyone look at her.

"Either he gets punished," Kirstin threatened, pointing at Mitch. The Omega stopped laughing, fear growing in his chest. "Or I leave."

Mitch's mind then wondered of someplace different. What did he even do to get punished? He was always told by Scott, Avi, and even Kevin that he didn't need to get punished because he was always on his best behavior. He closed his eyes as they turned blue, praying that the punishment won't hurt.

You're so dumb. Look at what happens when you disobey your Alphas and Beta. You're...

"Then leave."

What?

A/N: I had to have another Scott, Avi, Kevin,and Mitch moment because I love their relationships with each other. Who else likes those kind of moments? I most certainly do, lol. They act like brothers. I hope you enjoy the double update and remember that I love all of you.:)

-Maddie🐧🐧🐧