Misunderstood (Discontinued)

Chapter 11

Heyo! Enjoy it :) TW: GAY CONFUSION, SNOW PRANKS, AND ELIZA AND LAF FLUFFFF. (no they aren't dating, just good friends)

Alex's POV

 "Why did you kiss back then?", I bit my lip, questioningly. 

Thomas swallows, "I- I don't- I mean... I can't-.." He looks flustered, confused, "Alexander... please don't tell anyone...  I can't- I know I haven't been super nice to you and I deserve, even though it's not true, to be outed. You can't tell anyone... please... I never want this to be known by anyone else", He looks at me with panic.

"Right. Because you would be ruined if you were found out kissing someone like me", I give him a stern look, "Always holding your reputation up."

"What- why are you so bitter?", Thomas nearly shouted. Was he really that blind? I was really more shocked that I made a move than that we kissed in the first place. "So, you agree about keeping your reputation?"

"What? No! I mean it's because I'm not like that. I don't like guys...", Thomas bits his lip, nervously, "E-even if I did I wouldn't be with someone like you!" 

"And what's wrong with me?!", I shout, shove him back, "What the fuck is wrong with me? WHY CAN"T YOU JUST LIKE ME AT LEAST?!" 

Thomas just stares at me, dumbfounded his jaw dropped. Tears fill my eyes, why am I so upset? I blink quickly. I will NOT cry in front of Thomas. I sit down on the floor leaning against the wall. 

"Since you won't leave, I'm heading to my room.", Thomas walks off, closing the door behind him softly. Shit... I hold my face in my hands, tears stream down my face. 

... I shouldn't be so upset... Thomas is a bully. Nothing more. He never wanted to be my friend. So he definitely wouldn't ever... I think, wiping my eyes. My phone dings, it's John. Oh god, I can't deal with him right now. 

"Alexander?", Thomas steps into the living room. I quickly stand up, sniffing, "I'll leave Jefferson... I'll leave you alone." I turn around to the door. I feel like I can't breathe, my head is spinning and my heart hurts. 

"Wait!", Thomas grabs my arm, turning me around, "Don't leave. I'm sorry, I can explain... I just need to think but I need to think with you.". Thomas tilted my chin up, looking me dead in the eye. 

"Thomas, no please let me go. I think we need some spac-".  I was cut off as Thomas softly pressed his lips to me. Ah god, why does it feel so right? 

"Are you sure?", I finally meet his eyes.

"Yes, I think I need to talk to you". 

Eliza's POV (NEW PART OF BOOK STARTING NOWW)

I pulled my hair into a ponytail as I leave class. Ugh, I'm exhausted. An arm wraps around me squeezing me. 

"Ah!", I spin around, "Oh crap sorry Laffy." I dusted off my sweater, "You startled me, sweetie". I gave them a warm smile. Lafayette chuckles, "Movie night?". Their eyes sparkle but a hint of sadness hides behind. I nod, we lock our arms, walking to the building doors.

"How are you holding up Marquis?", I lean my head against their shoulder. 

"I'm okay Mi chérie, don't go fretting about me", Laf pushes the door open for Eliza. (Mi chérie - my darling) We walk into the snow, the cold air nipping at us. I could tell Laf seemed uneasy so I tried a 'classic Herc move' as we call it. I unlocked my arm, pretending to fix my coat. I drop to my knees scoping snow into my gloved hand. They are looking across the courtyard, "Creepy", I shake my head hiding the ball of snow behind my back. 

Laf fake gasps, looking hurt, "What's wrong with people watching? I like observing people". I laugh, "Everything you just said was wrong." Laf rolls their eyes as we turn the corner. 

"Your dorm or mine?"

"Yours silly", I giggle not wanting to make a mess in my dorm. 

"Wow...", Laf laughs, "you have to help me clean up popcorn though."

"We aren't slobs Laf", I lean into the wall, while Laf fiddles with keys. Let me tell you it's the most annoying thing with gloves on. 

"No we aren't, but Hercules is", Laf chuckles as we walk in. 

"I am what?", Herc is snuggled on the couch with blankets, few pillows and he has already managed to get popcorn kernels everywhere. Laf just sighs, putting their keys into a small bowl near the door. Laf bends down untie their shoes, I pull my hand out from behind me. The snowball starting to melt as it warms. I grab Laf by the collar, shoving the snow down their back.

"OH MON DIEU! ELIZA! AH!", Laf jumps up, "That's so cold!". I burst out laughing, squeezing my eyes shut. Herc starts giggling, I look over at him as he rewatches the video he apparently took, then I notice Laf jumping up in down trying to shake the snow out. I topple over laughing, landing on my ass. Tears fall from my eyes as a very infuriated Frenchman stomps to their room. I clutch my stomach, it hurts from laughing. I crawl over to the couch, still giggling. 

"Good one", Herc lifts his hand. I high-five him back. 

"It was, wasn't it?"

"NO IT WASN'T MY SWEATER IS RUINED!", Laf angrily plops down next to us. I wipe a tear from my cheek, "Laf the sweater will dry. Calm down your majesty". I hand them a blanket, giving him a peck on the cheek. 

"You can pick the movie sweetems", I smile. 

"Fine. But I'm not forgiving you, you neither Mulligan". Laf grabs the remote, scrolling through Netflix. 

"What did I do?", Herc fakes hurt.

"You didn't help me you oaf", Laf selects The Lion King. 

I giggle as they bicker, "Alright people, quiet down. I want to hear Can You Feel the Love Tonight", I elbow them in the sides slightly. 

Out of the blue, Hercules starts belting the song very loudly and very off-key, "Shut up!", I shout over his screeching. When the credits roll, Laf is asleep on my shoulder and Hercules is 'resting-his-eyes' on the armrest. 

That bitch is asleep, try and convince me. 

I smile, placing my head on Laf's, closing my eyes. I normally take a nap in the afternoon but it's especially nice when you are surrounded by friends. 

OK I feel like this was complete shit, but I dunno. Love y'all