something they can never take away ≠ lams

-Lovebirds-

John wakes up to the blinding light peeking through the window. It isn't nice, to be honest. Alexander had woken up moments before John and was already outside John's room. Probably to give him some space.

John's POV

Well, last night was eventful. Alexander is a very good listener. I've never gone in that much depth about my past. But when he's here, it all just flows out so easily and there's no worry that he'll think of me differently.

I notice that Alexander isn't next to me and softly sigh.

There's a knock on the door.

"Come in!" I say loudly.

"Hey John. How are you feeling?" Alexander says and comes closer to my bed.

"Better I guess. My ribs hurt when I breathe"

"Well duh, you do have broken ribs" He laughs and I smile.

"Hang on, how did they even let you in here yesterday?"

"Herc said that we were your fourth cousins. He almost gave us away!" Alexander says and we both start laughing. Our fits of laughter are soon interupted by a doctor coming in.

"Goodmorning Mr Laurens, and Mr..."

"Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton"

"Great. You have a few guests Mr Laurens and then you a free to go tomorrow morning" The doctor smiles and gives me some medicine.

"These are some painkillers if you feel uneasy or nauseous"

I nod and place the syrup concoction on the nightstand.

"I think Peggy, Angelica and Eliza are here to see you. I'll call them in" Says Alex and leaves the room to only come back with the three Schuylers.

"Oh my goodness John, are you okay?" Peggy exclaims and rushes over to my bedside.

"Yeah"

"How are you feeling?" Angelica questions.

"A bit nauseous but overall I'm fine" I respond.

"We've brought you some fruit. I've seen some of the shit they give to people as food. It looks vile" Says Eliza and places the basket of fruit near my bed.

I thank them and they sit down beside my bed.

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Alex's POV

Today is the day when John can finally go home. Herc, Laf and I are currently driving to the hospital to pick him up. Well, not really driving because of the traffic.

John's POV

Finally, I can go home today! It's only been a couple of days but I've missed our dorm.

"So John, you'll have to take this medicine twice a day for 2 weeks. There isn't any way we can heal your ribs as they will heal on their own. It's important to take painkillers. When you cough or breathe, you make feel a stabbing pain. Don't try to not cough or take shallow breaths to relieve pain it will only cause more serious illnesses. So that's about it, remember: lots of rest and no school for a couple of days. Alright?" He says and I nod.

"You are free to go. I believe there's someone to pick you up?"

"Yes" I simply respond.

"You can try to walk but it will be very painful"

I slowly stand up and take a few steps. It sure is painful as fuck!

"Do you think you'll manage?"

"Yeah" I respond and the doctor guides me downstairs.

I am welcomed by Herc, Laf and Alex smiling at me as I limp towards the desk and sign myself out.

"Hey John" Alexander says.

"Hi" I simply respond.

"Do you need some help?" He asks me and I nod.

Alexander places my arm over his shoulder and we walk over to Laf's car.

Alex and I sit at the back and Herc and Laf sit at the front. I see them ever so slightly holding hands. I look up to Alex who is trying to contain his laughter. Suddenly we burst out laughing and Herc gives us a weird glance.

"Never knew you two were a thing" Alex says.

"What? Oh-I mean-uh" Herc stutters and blushes.

We finally pull up to the building and exit the car. Alex and I wave goodbye to the lovebirds and make our way to our dorm.

hey. kind of a boring chapter but whatever lol. I had a dream where I was part of the ensemble with the OBC and we were like in the line singing Alexander Hamilton. and then at the end when Leslie says "I'm the damn fool that shot him" we all repeat it and say it together. AND THEN THERE'S A PLOT TWIST! Alexander hamilton is there he looked about 80 and he was in the audience and then we got a pic with him. twas great tbh.