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Chapter 2

I have no idea how to speak French so I probably won't use it for Lafayette but if I do it's just gonna be google translate so don't kill me

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John opened the door with his key. "So this is it. Not fancy but works for the three of us."

"Mon amie! Who might this be?" A man with bushy hair said while raising his eyebrows. "You were right. He is cute but first take a shower ma boy. I'll take your clothes and shove them in the, how you say, water machine."

John elbowed Laf in the ribs, "don't. Call. Him. Cute. He can't know" he hissed.

"Sorry mon amie. WONT CALL JOHNS BOYFRIEND CUTE NEXT TIME." Lafayette yelled.

"Woah chill guys what's happening." Another man walked into the room. "Nice to meet you I'm Hercules mulligan. I'm the only one who keeps these two in line. Be kind to Johnny Boy or I'll break your face."

"Um.. ok? But um.. you said you would wash this jacket." Alex said turning to John. "It's totally fine though I don't want to bother you..."

"Don't be silly. Follow me I'll show you where it is." John put the jacket in the wash. "I'm sorry for my friends. They're  um... unique. Yeah let's stick with that. But I love them with all my heart."

"Thanks so much for washing that. I... don't get to wash my clothes very often." Alex said and looked down at the ground, embarrassed.

"No problem. You want some food? We have some popcorn here." John offered.

"Oh um sure I guess. If it's ok... I don't want to intrude. But I should probably get going."

John led him to the kitchen but not before tripping over a Lafayette with binoculars.

"What the fuck laf. Are you seriously spying on us." John said.

"Sorry mon amie had to get some of that juicy action." Laf laughed.

"We didn't do anything! All I did was put his jacket in the wash. Jesus Christ laf."

Alex just stood there awkwardly. "Umm you mentioned popcorn?"

"POPCORN!" Laf screamed and raced to the kitchen.

Hercules face palmed. Jesus. When will he ever learn. Other people live in this apartment building.

"Where are you from mon amie? I'm from France. As you can probably tell." Lafayette was already deep in conversation with Alex when John made it to the kitchen.

"Um... that's not important at the moment." He looked around nervously. "Anyway I go to kings college (isn't it called Columbia now or something. Whatever). Where does John go?"

"I go to Kings college too! Third year (isn't that called junior? Lol I know nothing). What about you?" John popped into the kitchen.

"Me too! But I skipped some grades; before you ask. I'm 19." Alex said and shoved a handful of popcorn into his mouth.

"Me and laf are 21. Hercules is 22 though he acts like he's 50."

"Hey I heard that!" A muffled voice calls from the bedroom.

"It was really nice meeting you all but I really should get going. I don't want to bother you. I'll just grab my jacket and..." Alex got up to retrieve his jacket.

"Wait but you're cool. Stay (heeeeey)."

"No no I'm a burden I don't want to intrude." Alex put on his coat. "Thanks so much for washing this. It's a great help."

"Ok but here's my number. Come over some time. In the mean time get some rest." John laughed pointing to the huge bags under Alex's eyes.

"Oh um about that I don't have a phone exactly..?" Alex looked embarrassed. "I'm sorry. But I can take it anyway. Just in case."

"Oh ok. Um see you later then I guess bye Alex!" John closed the door and collapsed onto the floor.

"What's the matter? Is Johnny in looooove?" Lafayette came over to John.

"No shut up I'm going to my room. I'm gonna draw."

A door slammed and they heard john scream, "AND NO IM NOT GOING TO DRAW ALEX YOU CREEPS."

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Ok this chapter kinda sucks but whatever. Here you go to the 2 people reading this. Chapter two is out. Not editing now cuz I'm lazy

-Helena the cactus 🌵