Alexander was always alone. Alone in his mind, in his life, alone no matter what.
John Laurens was never by himself. Surrounded everywhere he looked, never thinking for himself.
Alexander never shut up. He was too loud.
John never spoke up. He was too quiet.
Alex knew what he wanted.
John knew what he needed.
Alex wanted to leave a legacy.
John needed to be out of the legacy his father was leaving.
Alex didn't know what he needed.
John didn't know what he wanted.
Alex needed John.
John wanted Alexander.
Alex lived in a black and white world.
John lived in a colored world.
Alex needed to see the colors.
John could show him.
Alex knew how to make decisions.
John felt he never could decide.
Alex could show him.
John needed to see how to decide.
They both had the colors of pride stained on their souls.

YOU ARE READING
The Colors of Pride []Lams[]
FanfictionAlexander is bisexual. He has known forever. His parents dismiss him out of hand, insisting he's really straight. John is gay. He has known since forever. His dad abuses him, but never leaves bruises in places that shorts and a shirt cant cover. A...