I'll See You on the Other Side(DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 3: Can We Keep Him

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(Laf pov)

He was back. What was he doing here!! Laf clearly told John that Alex, Laf thinks that was his name, was not allowed in their abode. He was going to beat the living daylights out of John.

But what stopped Laf short was the way John jumped in front of the door blocking Alex's exit. And John looked me right in the eyes as he said it.

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(John pov)

"Please?" John looked Laffayette straight in the eyes as he said it. They needed Alex here (even though Laf and Herc didn't know it yet). Okay maybe John just wanted Alex here. Laf and Herc would understand soon enough.

John had a hand on Alex's shoulder. He could feel his bones through his shirt. Now here is just another reason to keep him. He was underweight, he needed his help.

John had to think of a way to convince Laf and Herc to let Alex stay. Ever since the incident last month they have never been the same. But now is a new time and they had to get over the past. And anyway Alex was Alex. He saved John. And Alex needed his help.

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(Laf pov)

I can see John contemplating something in his mind. Laf bets it's a plan. But he wasn't going to listen to it. He's had enough of people lately. So what Should he do? Should he kick out Alex(again)? Should he let him stay? Should he walk away?

John spoke his voice shaking slightly, "Come on Laf, Herc. Look at him. We have to keep him!"

Laf didn't change his opinion, " I said no."

"He saved my freaking life! Oh my god he saved my life," John paused looking like everything had caught up to him at once, "Now it's my turn to save his."

Laf wasn't sure what John meant. Alex didn't look like he needed their help. But that was before he noticed Alex's thin frame, scarce and ripped clothing, the dark bags under his eyes. He probably hasn't slept in days. It seems especially difficult to sleep when there is no one to keep watch.

Laf began to feel bad for poor Alex but stopped immediately. It's just another mouth to feed. Too much work.

"No," repeated Laf again.

"Come on Laf pleeeaaassse?!" John sounded desperate now. Laf almost wanted to make John happy by letting Alex stay. Almost.

"I said no John. Don't you remember last time?" Laf knew he hit a soft spot on John. Good. Let him feel pain. He needs to know there are consequences in life for taking in strangers. Anyone can betray anyone.

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(Herc pov)

All was silent. Laf and John stared intently at each other. Herc noticed Alex standing awkwardly in the corner. This conversation was about him wasn't it? So shouldn't Alex have a say in this. Herc had to speak up beacause soon the silence became awkward and Herc couldn't take the the uncomfortable silence between his two friends. He had to fix this. He would ask Alex's opinion later. First he had to try and get Laf to listen to John.

Herc cleared his throat, "Um Laf? Maybe you should listen to what John has to say."

Laf groaned, "Fine John get on with it."

John began, "As I said Alex needs our help. And if you won't help him I will. I can take all of my stuff and leave right now."

"Please don't leave John," Laf said. He seemed to be cooling off.

"So we can keep him?" John asked again.

"I never said that." Laf stopped for a moment, "I just don't understand why you can't let him go. You've known him for less than three hours."

Herc watched as John tried to respond to that.

Laf suddenly looked at Herc, "Hey Herc, what do you think we should do?" Herc froze. Who's side did he take? Should he risk keeping Alex? Should he through him out on the streets?

"I don't know Laf. I kind of agree with both of you on this man."

"Whaaaat?" Said Laf and John in unison.

It was all up to Herc.

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(John pov)

John hoped and prayed that they would understand. Alex needed help. The whole world has broken into pieces. Why can't Laf just take a risk. Even if it led to a disaster. It would be worth it right? The world has already been destroyed hasn't it? So what if it turned out badly. What could one more bad thing possibly do?

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(Laf pov)

Laf hoped and prayed that Herc would agree with him. But at the same time he didn't want to disappoint John. Curse his too nice self. Maybe Laf should let Alex stay, for John.

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(John pov)

Maybe John should let Alex go, for Laf.

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(Herc pov)

Now seemed like the time to bring Alex into this.

"Don't you think Alex should have a say in this?"

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(Alex pov)

Was he just asked a something? He had been falling asleep standing up. He only snapped back to reality when he heard his name.

"What?" It was a stupid question, but no one seemed to mind.

"I thought you should have a say in this whole thing. So do you want to stay?" Said the tall muscular man he assumed was Herc.

"I uhh," Alex really did want to stay. But not all of them wanted him. He decided to lie, " I don't mind really." John glanced over at Alex.

"Are you sure?" Asked John still looking at Alex.

"Yes," Alex was sure he just eliminated all chances of him staying there.

Someone spoke up, "I think your, how you say, lying." It was the French man, Laf.

"I-I'm not. I really don't mind leaving," another lie spilled out of Alex's mouth.

"He's totally lying," agreed Herc.

Alex was extremely confused. Suddenly it seemed Laf wanted him here and John did not. But for real it's not like Alex really knew either of them. So should he continue to lie and leave. Or should he ask to stay with these 3 strangers.

Alex had decided. He wanted to stay.

"Actually, I want to stay," Alex swore he heard John sigh in relief.

"You here that Laf, he wants to stay," taunted Herc.

"Yeah I heard. So I guess if he wants to stay we could make some adjustments, and," John cuts off Laf, "WAIT HE CAN STAY!?"

Laf sighs like an annoyed teen, "yes Laurens we can keep him," Alex saw Laf suppress a smile. Maybe he was wanted after all.

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(John pov)

John was filled with excitement. Alex was gonna stay.

John jumped up to hug his friends, "Thank you! I told you he would make a great addition to the team!"

Just as John wraps his arms around Lafs neck the front door bursts open. John inhaled. Please don't be a walker. Thankfully it wasn't a walker. It's an older man probably in his early 40s.

"You guys got any pop tarts?"