University life (a LAMS fanfic)

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A/n God, I just watched stranger things, and I'm laughing at this chapter name.

I close my eyes too, hoping to get some sleep. I didn't sleep at all last night. For a few minutes, I can hear Laf, speaking softly so that he didn't wake Alex up. After that, it all melted into a gentle darkness that quickly swallowed me, and I fell asleep.
I woke up. We were nearly there. The drive to the dorms was half an hour long, so Alex could catch up on sleep.
I felt his warmth close to me, and was immediately comfortable. I looked over at Herc's SATNAV, and saw that we had fifteen minutes left. Alex was asleep on my shoulder, and was gripping to my arm in the cutest of ways. I didn't want to move, in case he felt it and woke up. I closed my eyes again, and listened to the softly spoken conversation.
"Honestly, those two are the cutest couple on campus."
"Oh my gosh! What about-"
"No. They are the cutest. John and Alex deserve a flippin' award for being the cutest."
"I'd drink to that."
"Laf, that's water. Stop scaring me."
I hear a small laugh.
After that, once again, I fall asleep.
I was woken up (again) by a door opening. The room was silent and dark, and Alex was still asleep, curled up next to me. The only light in the room was coming from the angled blinds, which let in enough light to let me see vague shapes. Alex's hair was adorably messy, and mine was out-of-control frizzy. I decided to stay with Alex for a while, and live in the moment. I can't believe how quiet Laf and Herc could be. It seemed impossible, as those two are like Alex: they never shut up. But still, Alex wins the award for being the cutest when angry. I felt him move slightly, then curl up closer to me. I obviously let him. Alex is the best thing that's ever happened to me. I promise. Laf quietly opened the door, crept in, took his chips, and crept back out. He looked at us with a goofy smile. I think he may ship us. (Sarcasm is real with this chapter) I look at my watch; the clock face looks distorted, but I could make out that it was about 6:00 pm. I had slept since 9:00 am, meaning I've had plenty of sleep. Alex, I'm not so sure. He hasn't slept a lot, knowing him. I'm turning into a mother! Alex can manage on his own.
Still, sometimes, he doesn't realise, and needs a little help. It's the most adorable when he has to ask me about a word in Spanish, and then I would tell him the word in English. It was cute when he forgot English words. Realising I didn't have class as it was summer break, I cuddled up to Alex and thought about break. I finally realised how much spare time Alex would have because he didn't have to study. Alex was small compared to our crew, of course, except Peggy, who was the same height. He's a small nugget, but he's fiesty.
I got out of bed and walked into the living room.
"Hey, John!" Herc said, rather quietly compared to his normal tone.
"What time is it?" I asked quietly.
"6:12 in the afternoon." Laf replied.
"We had to let Alex catch up on sleep. Looks like you needed it too," Herc said.
I gave small laugh.
"You too were being cute again." Laf commented.
"Aren't Alex and John always cute together?"
"Yes, we are." I answered.
We all laughed silently, until we heard Alex come down to the living room.
"Mornin'!"
"G-morning!" Herc said.
"Hi," Laf said.
"Mornin' mate." I replied.
He jumped onto the sofa and drank his tea. He's on a strict coffee ban, as it's summer break, and we're not allowing him to stay up all night.
"Mate, that tea is steaming! How are you not burning yourself?!" I asked, genuinely curious.
"I dunno." He said, demonstrating his superpower once again.
"I can actually feel my wrist again, so I'll be able to write soon!" he says, smiling. Laf groaned.
"Oh come on! It's summer break!" Laf said.
"Yes, it is." Alex replied.
"Calm the sass, Lex." Laf said playfully. Alex laughed.
"Anyone up for watching a movie today?" I asked.
"Sure!" Alex chirped.
"Oui."
"What are we waiting for?" Herc asked, excited.
We all get on the sofas, and boot up Netflix.
"What do you guys wanna watch?"
"I'm up for a horror movie," Alex said,"just me?"
I was quite surprised, as the little nugget was easily scared.
"Nope! I'm up for horror!"
"Same!" Laf said.
"Horror it is!" Her said, playing Lights Out. Every jumpscare scared the absolute life out of me, while Alex didn't even move. He was a boss!
After the movie, Herc was making pancakes, Laf was shaking, I was scared out of my mind, and Alex? He was completely fine. He wasn't even scared. What the fuck?! Hell, my boyfriend is sassy, a savage and a horror movie boss. Score!
"Pancakes are ready!" Herc shouted.
"Thanks, father!" Alex called over.
"Thanks!" I shouted.
"Thanks boi!" Laf shouted.
"I have an idea!" Alex shouted.
"Is that so?" I replied.
"Let's watch the Bee Movie and laugh at its memes." Everyone laughed and agreed.
A painful 1h 35mins later, we were all laughing at the horrible bee puns and jokes.
We left it there, and went to the café.
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Eliza's POV.
After I came back from the hospital visit, I rushed to Angelica's room.
"Angelica?" I ask through the door.
"Leave me alone." she answers simply.
I heard Angelica sob. That never used to happen before.
"I'm coming in." I say, as I enter her room. Angelica was on the bed crying, still in her pyjamas. Usually, she's the first to be ready, but not today.
"Angelica?" I ask again.
"Are John and Alex dating?"
"Yes." I answer. She starts crying again.
"Angelica, I know it's hard. You're working through the unimaginable. It'll be better, I promise."
"I'm sorry, but I just witnessed someone who I was helplessly in love with try to commit suicide!"
"You loved him too?" I ask.
"Too?"
"Yes. I loved him, until I realised that I don't need a man, and that he's happy.
The note, when he pulled the trigger on himself, it said:
"To Angelica. I'm sorry, I can't handle another lost friendship.
Signed: A. Ham.
He cared about you Angelica! To go to such extreme measures to not have to witness you cry, or be sad. It breaks his heart." those words stumbled out.
"He deserves John, not me, Eliza." she says with a small smile.
"No. He just chose John." I say. She laughs and hugs me. I don't need a man, but it would have been nice. Well, at least my best friend is happy.