Since his parents left early, Kevin was the first back into the cell. He laid on his bunk silently crying wishing Avi would hurry back. Not long after, the cell door opened and Avi stepped inside. As soon as the cuffs were removed from his wrist and the guard was down the hallway he made his way to Kevin's bed. He lifted his boyfriend's legs, sitting upright with his back against the wall, Kevin's legs now rested in his lap.

Finally Kevin met his eyes. Avi could see the pain and sadness that radiated from the boy.

"I take it you told them?" Avi asked, assuming that's why Kevin was upset.
"I did."
"Was it bad?"
"I'm not a Christian and I'm a sinner... ohhh and I lust after men. My father's exact words."
"He's crazy Kevin. You know he's a religious... What's that world that means crazy fan type person?"
Kevin couldn't help but smile, "zealot babe. He's a religious zealot."
"That's it! I knew my smart and handsome boyfriend could tell me."
"I love you Avriel. No matter what my parents say, that won't change."
"I love you too baby. I told my parents too."
"I hope they took it better than mine did."
Avi smiled sadly, "they did. They can't wait to meet you."
"I can't wait to meet them too. I'm glad they accepted you." Kevin broke down again at the thought of his father's reaction. Avi immediately started rubbing soothing circles on his thigh.
"Oh Kev, they'll come around. You know they still love you."
"You didn't see how he looked at me. It was like I was the most disgusting thing on the planet. Worse than gum stuck to the bottom of his loafer."
"He'll come around Kevin... and if he doesn't you still have me."
"That's all I'll ever need." Kevin sat up quickly to place a short kiss on Avi's lips before laying back down. "I cannot wait until we're both out so I can kiss you properly."
"I can't wait either. You know I've went crazy the past two days. I didn't know where you were and I was so scared Kevy."
"I'm sorry babe. I shouldn't have let him get to me like that but I had to let him know he can't talk shit about my man and get away with it."
"My knight in shining armor."
"With a huge shiner because he caught me off guard."
Avi reached up to cup Kevin's cheek, "still as handsome as ever." Kevin smiled, laying his hand on top of Avi's.
"We can't sit like this much longer. They'll be back to let us out for recreation soon."
"We've got about 5 more minutes until they start rounding everyone up and I plan on sitting in this spot every second of it. I really missed you Kevin."
"I missed you too. Stay as long you want, I just don't want you to get in trouble."
"No more trouble for you either. Otherwise Scott might actually kill us, you for leaving and me for crying nonstop."
"I'll try to stay out of trouble for you sweetheart."

They let their hands find each other and intertwined their fingers. Enjoying a few moments in each other's presence.

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Scott was able to hug Kirstie and Jeremy before they left. As sad as he was to see them go he was excited to spend two hours 'alone' with Mitch.

Mitch was already waiting in the private visitation room when the guard lead Scott in. As soon as the door closed Mitch made his way around the table, standing on his tiptoes to kiss his boyfriend.

"I don't think I will ever get tired of your kisses Mitchie."
"I will never get tired of giving them. I cannot believe I sat across from you for hours and couldn't kiss you."
"How did you refrain?"
"I honestly don't know. I crave your touch so much."
"Uhhhh... I wasn't lying when I told Jer I wanted to jump you. And you make it so much harder looking all cute and adorable in my clothes."
"What do I make harder Scottie?" Mitch winked and bite his lip as he returned to his seat.
"She's sexual today."
"She's thirsty. And her boyfriend needs to hurry home."
Scott reached his hands out to grab Mitch's on top of the table. "He's trying babydoll. He really is."
"When's your court date?"
"Wednesday. The quartet said they'd be there. I told them they didn't have to but they insisted."
"I don't think you'll ever get used to the fact that people love and care about you Scott."
"I understand it. And I'm used to you caring. It's just adults, most of the time they treat me like shit. With three exceptions, teachers hate me... my parents didn't want me... it's hard to change when that's all you're used to."
"I know baby, but they love you too. And they're going to be there. And I will too."
"Isn't that the day you can return to school? You can't skip just to come to my court date."
"It is. But one more day isn't going to hurt."
"You've already missed so much school because of me Mitch!" Scott's voice was getting higher as he got more upset.
"No. This isn't up for discussion. I'm going to be there for you."
"But Mitch what if I don't want you there?"
Mitch immediately sat back, removing his hands from Scott's as he stared at his boyfriend.
"Wait... that came out wrong..."
"You don't want me to go?" Mitch held back the tears that threatened to spill, Scott didn't however.
"Mitchie, I don't want you there because I don't know what's going to happen. It's bad enough you have to see me in here all chained up. There's a good chance that this case isn't going to go my way. I don't want you to have to watch me be taken away again if that happens."
Mitch replaced his hands, tears now evident on his cheeks as well. "Scott, I'm going to be there. I'm going to support you because that's what you do when you love someone. And if things don't go well, we'll cross that bridge when we get there. You can't change what happened and neither can I so whatever the outcome, we'll get through it, together. Understand?"
Scott nodded, squeezing Mitch's hand. "How do I deserve you?"

The pair sat quietly for a few moments just taking in the fact that they were together. Savoring every second because they were fleeting.

"So the guy with the long hair and then the one with the big muscles you pointed out today, they're your roommates?"
"Yup, they're my cellmates."
"They're cute."
"And you belong to me. Besides they are very happy together."
"So they finally let you in on their secret?"
"Yup. I'm happy for them. Everyone deserves to find love like I have."
"Sap."
"Always and you love it."
"I do."
"Practicing for when we walk down the aisle?"
"I think you need to put a ring on it first Hoying."
"Would you like that? If one day I asked you to marry me?"
"I mean we're still young, you just turned 17, I'm only 16. But one day, yea. I can't imagine my life without you."
"I'll keep that in mind."

The rest of their time together was spent reminiscing on the past. They talked about all their favorite moments that had happened since they meet. Too soon a guard stepped in letting them know their time was almost up. Mitch stood to hold Scott as tightly as he could, not waiting to let go. When the guard entered again, Scott leaned down to kiss Mitch quickly before he was told to leave. Scott was then escorted back to his cell thinking about how good the past few hours had been.