The Beauty Of You // Lams Soulmate AU

The beauty of safety

Does anyone else hate gym class? Like I know there's no homework. But my teacher seems like the biggest dick and I don't do anything athletic accept for tennis and horseback. And he just seems like the type of guy who's gonna make u have a panic attack bc u can't play sports.

I'm bored so here's flirty Lams bc I know you need it after that kinky cuddle session.

"Alexander Hamilton...please come to the office."

Snickers echoed through out the class. Fuck, I didn't think I did anything. I swear, if they think I was the guy who superglued Samuel Seabury hands together, it wasn't me! I haven't bumped into John yet, last time this happened, he started acting super rude, pretending that nothing good eve happened between us. Maybe that's why I was being called to the office, it had something to do with John.

I walked through the office door to see that I was exactly right. I was surprised not to see Aaron, Lafayette, or even Hercules sitting anywhere in the office. No, it was just John sitting in that chair. He didn't sit there looking like he was above the rest. He didn't have any posture or facial features that showed he meant trouble. Just a clean face that meant no harm. Once he could see I was in the room, a wide smile appeared on his face.

John - Alexander!!
Alex - Why did you call me down here?
John - I just told the principal that we were related and that our grandfather is in the hospital because he stubbed his toe at a construction site.
Alex - And she believed that?
John - People believe anything when you're me.
Alex - What do you even want.
John - Okay...come here.

John grabbed my arm and led me out of the office. He went straight to what I assumed was the janitors closet and pushed me inside. I felt like I was in one of those cheesy  teen TV shows. Like John was my bestie and he would tell me that drama was going on in his life, and being the supportive friend I am, I would tell her that she doesn't deserve that bitch and should just move on. Then we would strut out with our hair blowing in the wind because we're strong independent women.

John - So....I'm assuming you've seen the posters up.
Alex - For the dance? Yeah, people have already started asking each other.
John - That's the point. I need a beautiful and popular girl to go with me! With my wingman behind me! I have a reputation to keep Hamilton, and I'm gonna keep it!
Alex - What's in it for me?
John - Awwww cmon Lexi! You're not gonna leave your buddy behind like that.
Alex - My buddy? Should I remind you of the first month I spent here.
John - We're not gonna talk about that okay. The point is, you were unpopular. You become my wingman, and boom! No more of those bruises.
Alex - You act like you're so slick.
John - Cause I am!
Alex - You're not gonna bully me ever again. You're gonna treat me like a real human being. And if I get bullied anytime again, you're gonna be there to stop them.
John - Okay okay! Yes!
Alex - Okay, then I'll do it. And where did Lexi come from?
John - Huh, I don't know. I was just trying to come up with something funny to call you. I can stop if y-
Alex - No! Keep doing it. I like it.

John and I went our separate ways. The rest of the day, it was like he didn't even exist. Hours later, I walked into the loud lunchroom. I was about to walk towards my usual table until Lafayette grabbed my sleeve and pulled me over to where they were sitting. Eyes stared at me from every direction. People were still deep into their conversations, but they kept staring. Some of them were obviously talking about me. Sending me glances, studying me, questioning me. I didn't care what they were doing, because that little glint of jealousy in all of their eyes took the pain away.

I was the talk of the school that week. People wondered how I went from being punched by John Laurens to punching fists with John Laurens. People wondered how John went to laughing at my pain, to laughing at my jokes. People wondered how John went from hurting me, to protecting me. It felt good, I wouldn't lie. I felt safe when I was next to John. Something I never thought I'd say before.