Raise a Glass to Freedom

Chapter 7

John POV

2 weeks later

Thomas has mostly gotten over what happened a couple weeks ago, although he still doesn't like me hanging around Alex but I've made it work. I've been thinking a lot about Alex, how he said he loves me. I think I love him too.  He's like the only person who makes me truly happy. I smile when he walks into a room, I think about him non-stop and I care about him more than anything.

What if... no that's stupid. He would say no. Right? Maybe not.... He said he loves me. I guess it's worth a shot. He doesn't have to say yes. Worst thing that can happen is I get beat up, which happens a lot so I guess nothing too bad can happen. I walk out of my room and knock on Alex's door. He opens it and smiles "Hey, what's up?"

"Uh Umm nothing I just... I was gonna go see a movie you wanna come?" I ask nervously.

"Oh I wish I would but I have an essay due tomorrow and I'm only half finished" He replies.

"Oh...Ok, don't worry about it then" I sigh and look down. this is was a stupid plan anyways, I start walking away.

"Wait" I stop and look at him, he smiles. "I can finish it later tonight, I've already got more than I need anyways" I smile. "Let's go" He grabs my hand and we run out to his car. He drives us to the movies, we agreed I'd pay for the tickets and he'd pay for the snacks.

When we're in our seats he starts eating the popcorn. I look at him. Am I really gonna do this? I know if Thomas finds out he'll kill me but it's worth, I hope it's worth it. "Alex.." He stops eating and looks at me. "Umm me and Thomas broke up..." I lie.

"Oh, I'm so sorry are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm fine... But umm I-I... uh I was wondering if yo-you wanted to maybe g-go out sometime like on a d-date" I was stuttering like a fucking idiot. Why did I ask. It's stupid. He's gonna say-

"HELL YES!" Some people look at him and tell him to shut up. I look down, I hate people staring at me or even in my directions. "Wait were you joking?" his voice quickly changing from excited to worried.

"No I wasn't... W-Will you be my b-boyfriend?" I look up at him. He smiles and kisses me. I smiles "Is that a yes?"

"Of course it is" He laughs. I smile. I can't believe he said yes! I don't even care if Thomas hurts me. Alex is worth it, I'd do anything for him.

Alex POV

JOHN FUCKING ASKED ME OUT! OMG! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH HOLY SHIT! We're dating now. I'm still trying to process that. Ah! I'm so happy! He looks happy as well, like actual happy. "Hey why don't we ditch the movie and just go hang out?" I suggest

He gets a little nervous. "Uh sure...."

"We don't have to..."

"No I want to. But can we stay away from the college... I don't wanna run into Thomas" He replies. I nod and we walk out of the theatre. I drive us to a park and we go for a walk while holding hands. I look at him. He's perfect, He had his head down and was kicking the dirt as he walks, he looked like he was thinking about something.

"Are you ok John?" I ask, he looks up at me and smiles.

"Yeah I'm just not feeling great...." He replies.

"aww, Why don't we just go back to our room and you can rest" He nods ad walk to my car. I drive us back to campus and when we start walking back to our room he gets more nervous. I hold his and and he smiles a little.

He suddenly lets go of my hand and runs into the nearest bathroom. I look around to see if there was a reason but I don't see anyone. I walk into the bathroom "John?" He doesnt say anything. John, I know youre in here I hear him cry a little. I open the only closed door and see him on the door shaking. He looks up at me. Whats wrong?

N-Nothing. He stands up. Im gonna go to the Library Ill see you later tonight, ok?

Ok. Are you sure everythings ok? He nods and kisses my cheek then walks out. I sigh and walks back to my room. Laf was cooking something in the kitchen Herc was watching him. They look at me and smile.

Soooo where were you with John? Laf smirks.

Uh we went to the movies but then ditched and walked in the part but now hes in the library I reply. I dont know if John wants to tell people were dating yet. Im still really happy about it, I love him, I mean Im not gonna tell him that cuz I dont wanna scare him but still.

So, it was like a date? Herc asks suggestively. I roll my eyes and blush a bit. I ignore them instead of saying something dumb, so I walk into my room and texts him.

Non-Stop⏳: Heyyy

Turtle boi🐢: Hi, Sorry I left like that I just had some stuff on my mind.

Non-Stop⏳: Oh, its all g, is everything ok?

Turtle Boi🐢: Yeah, its good. Ill be back at the dorm in like an hour or something.

Non-Stop⏳: Okay, hey did you wanna tell the others?

Turtle boi🐢: Yeah of course if you want to. But I dont really wanna tell the whole college or anything so could we just tell them and no one else?

Non-Stop⏳: Why dont you want people to know? Are you ashamed or something?

Turtle boi🐢: No of course not! I just dont want Thomas to beat you up and I know if other people find out hell find out.

Non-Stop⏳: If he tries to beat me up Ill hit him back, you dont have to worry about me

Turtle boi🐢: I know but hes stronger than you think, Please can we just not tell anyone other than our friends

Non-Stop⏳: Okay, Ill see you soon?

Turtle boi🐢: Yep.❤

I smile and put my phone away to finish the essay I have due.