University {Dear Chill Heathers - Hamilton}

Chapter 7

(James's POV)

"Ugh, that little jerk always wins, why does it have to be George deciding the winner?" Thomas complains to me. I simply hold his shoulder and nod. "I swear, I spent so much time on that one, and of course he wins, I'm going to murder Washington for being so biased. C'mon, I can't think straight I'm so mad, you up for skipping classes today with me?"

"Of course," I say, anything to spend time with Thomas. "How about we go out for lunch and then to the movies?"

"Sure, how about we go to the Pasta Shop? I heard they even make their own pasta, from scratch!"

"Sounds wonderful, let's go put our stuff into the apartment and grab our wallets."

We drove to our apartment, mostly in a semi-awkward silence, until I turned on some music. After getting my wallet and putting our school supplies away, we got into the car again and drove to the small restaurant. 

"Hi, table for two please?" Thomas asks the waitress when we walk in.

"Yes, right this way, please." As she leads us to our table she gives us a small intro. "I'm Chloe, and I'll be your server today, if you have any questions please let me know. Especially you, cutie," she directs to Thomas with a wink. I immediately bubble up with anger and a blush, but hide it as soon as he looks towards me and laughs when she walks away.

"No, Thomas, not her, look at that blonde making googlie eyes at 'Chloe' anyway."

"I know, Maddy, don't worry you're my one and only," he says, making me blush. 

"Huh?"

"Did I say that out loud?"

"Yup..."

"Well, um, no homo, I guess..."

We sit awkwardly waiting for Chloe to come take our order. As soon as she comes, I roll my eyes as she only makes eye contact with Thomas. "I'll get an order of mac 'n cheese, please!"

"And I'll get ravioli."

"Alright you two, it'll be right out!" she tells us then starts conversing with Thomas more.

I angrily looked away and walked to the bathroom, not excusing myself. 

"Um, excuse me, sorry to bother you, but can I ask you something?" a blonde girl stops me, the one I referenced earlier.

"Yeah, what's up?"

"Well, your waitress is kinda my crush, and it's killing me to see her flirt with whoever you're with."

"Seriously, same! I hate her for trying to get with my Thomas. No offense of course. Here I've got a plan. Thomas can't stand me talking to other people, so I'll walk over and tell him that I want to move tables and talk with you privately."

"Ooh, nice! Chlo can't stand when I talk to guys anyway, by the way, I'm Brooke! Asexual homoromantic, so don't think I'm just tricking you to get with me." She extends her hand as she explains, and I shake it.

"James Madison, and actually same with the sexuality thing! I'll quickly execute the plan, and we can talk more!"

I walk away and tell this to Thomas: "Hey, my new friend Brooke and I are gonna sit together, bye dude!" I blurt out and walk away without hearing his reply.

"So, how's life for you?"

"Pretty good, almost all of my ships are canon which is great!"

"Omigod what is your main OTP?"

"Solangelo, obviously."

"Okay, if we won't both gay I think we would be soulmates. Can I get your number?" I ask as I hand her my phone.

"Sure," she says and takes my phone. While she types it in, I hear angry footsteps walk toward us.

"What is this Brookie?" Chloe asks rudely.

"Oh, Chlo, this is my new friend, Jamie."

"Hey! I'm the only one who can call him Jamie!" Thomas practically yells at Brooke.

"Hey, you can call me Jamie, after all we might even be soulmates," I say to Brooke and grab her hand.

"WHAT!? Brooke, you agree with this man? Soulmates don't exist, and beside you're gay, too good for him, too beautiful for him, too smart for him too sweet for him, too-" Chloe was saying but was cut off, probably by Brooke's lips smashing against her own. I really couldn't tell though, because Thomas had grabbed me and pushed his lips against my own.

He had one hand around my waist, another on the back of my neck, and his lips were pure bliss. I passionately kissed him back, feeling his heat radiating to me. "Now what are your thoughts about Brooke?" he questioned and smirked.

I put my lips on his again and smiled through the kiss."Thomas, I- You actually want this?"

"Yes, dear Jamie, I've wanted you for a while," he told me and held my hand. "The real question is, you actually like me?"

"Tommy, how is it not that obvious? Or are you just that oblivious?" I laugh and he blushed. "How about we finish up here, then go watch a movie at home and snuggle?"

"Sure, I'm excited to try this place's mac 'n cheese, it smells so good!"

And just like that, our food was delivered, both Brooke and Chloe bringing it to us holding hands. "Here you guys go," Brooke says as she sets our food down. "And thanks so much for finally getting together!" Brooke directs to me.

"No thank you," I tell her. We share a smile and then they walk away.

Thomas and I finish dinner, he fangirled over how awesome the pasta was all night, and we snuggled closely during all of Titanic. Sharing a few kisses throughout the night, I felt like I was the happiest I could be, finally in the arms of Thomas Jefferson.