Lams Moments

My Dear Laurens (Pt. 1)

Alex's POV

It was just a normal day. I was writing at my desk when Eliza walked in with a letter in hand. "Alexander," she said, "there's a letter for you from South Carolina." It must be from John! I thought as I waved my hand to Eliza and said, "It's from John Laurens. I'll read it later."

"No it's not.."

I froze, then asked Eliza to read the letter for me. I stood up and faced her.

"On Tuesday 27th, Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens was killed in a gunfight against British troops in South Carolina. These troops had not yet received word from Yorktown that the war was over. He's buried here until his family can send for his remains. As you may know, Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens was engaged in recruiting 3,000 men for the first all-black military regiment. The surviving members of this regiment have ben returned to their masters."

My heart shattered into a million pieces. In that moment of silence, there John was, standing right in front of me with a smile on his face. Before I could say anything, Eliza steps forward, placing her hands gently on my shoulders. "Alexander, are you alright?" Eliza asked leaning closer to me. I stayed silent, just then realizing that tears were streaming down my face. "...I have so much work to do..." I said, standing up and walking out. I could tell Eliza was worried about me, but I ignored it. I just want to alone right now.

I walk through the garden until I spot a small bench nicely placed under a willow tree. I sit down on the bench and look around. There are an assortment of flowers all around me. I sigh. He can't be dead.. I thought to myself, he just can't be.. I feel hot tears start to roll down my cheeks. I look down, letting the tears hit the ground. That's when I feel a pair of arms wrap loosely around my neck and a head rest on my shoulder.

I freeze.

I slowly turn my head to see who has me in their grasp. When I see who it is my broken heart starts to beat once more. It skips a beat. "J-John..? I-Is that you..?" I stutter staring into John's hazel eyes. He smiles and nods, saying, "You know it.. It's good to see you again, Alex.."

I jump up and hug John. He hugs back. I start to cry again, burying my face in the crook of John's neck. He then pulls away slightly cupping my face in his hands. I blush when John brings me closer to him. Then, out of no where..

John kisses me.

I'm shocked at first, but I end up melting into the kiss. I wrap my arms around John's waist, and he wraps his arms around my neck. I love this man so much, I thought, if only this moment could last forever.. I'm snapped out of my thoughts when John parts for air. He smiles, and I smile back. "I wish I could stay with you forever," John says taking my hands in his. "Why can't you?" I ask. He sighs. "I can only stay here with you for a short period of time, " John said, "and sadly, that times almost up.."

It was like my heart shattered all over again. My face fell. "P-Please don't leave me.." I beg squeezing his hands. John smiles, lifting a gentle hand to my face. He brushes my cheek with his thumb. "Don't worry," he said, "I'll never forget you.." Tears prick the corners of my eyes. "I-I'll never forget you either.." I reply, letting the tears start to roll down my cheeks. John starts to fade away. Right before he's completely gone, John hugs me and whispers in my ear..

"I love you.."

With that, John disappears completely. I sit back down on the small bench, holding my head in my hands. I whisper to John, even though he's not there anymore..

"I love you too..."

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Hey everyone! I know it's been a while since I've updated this but I'm also working on two other stories if you want to check those out! I'll try to keep this amazing book up to date the best I can! That's all for now! See you in the next chapter!