Part of a Machine <Completed>

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recently ive been obsessed with hamilton memes on youtube and this is one of my faves

animatic by Creamcake 13
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~Time skip to a month after~

~Alex POV~

"Alex, be careful ok? The doctor called us a few minutes ago and told us to be on the look out for any government officials," George explained as I got out of the car. I nodded, a wave of nausea flowing through me. "He thinks that they might have caught news of you and are trying to track you down."

"Dont worry dad. Alex will be safe," Laf reassured as he opened the car door too. We were being dropped off at Thomas' house for the week because both George and Martha were going on a much needed vacation.

Martha opened her window and murmered, "Just stay safe. Dont go anywhere by yourself and dont go out of Thomas' house. Ok?"

I nodded and leaned in to kiss her cheek. "i promise," I whispered and went to the trunk to get my stuff.

Me and Laf waved goodbye as the car drove off, leaving us at the doorstep. Eager to see Thomas, I knocked three times. The door swung open, revealing Thomas in a shirt and sweatpants.

"Hey guys, c'mon in. John just got here with the chips," Thomas said as he waved us in.

We dropped our stuff and walked into the living room. A series of hi's and hello's greeted us. I glanced around the room and saw the Schuylers, Maria, Herc, James, and John.

I took a seat on the couch next to Thomas and leaned against his arm, savoring his warmth. Laf was sitting on the ground, leaning against my leg while Herc was seated next to him.

We talked for a while before Angelica turned off the lights and put on an action movie. I didnt pay much attention, mostly drifting off into my own thoughts. Eventually, I came across the topic that I had thought most about.

It was strange to accept that I wasnt normal on the inside. It was hard to accept that my bones werent bones and my nerves werent nerves. It was even more difficult for me to not tell Thomas or the rest of our friends. I felt guilty because it was like I was keeping a secret from them. A deep, dark secret.

Suddenly, I felt Thomas move his arm and then I felt his hand on my wrist. I looked down and cursed my habit when I saw bright red scratch marks on my arms. Even in the dark they were clearly visible.

"You ok?" Thomas whispered worridly in my ear, making the hairs on my neck stand up. I nodded slowly and leaned on his chest, closing my eyes. "Are you sure?" I nodded again.

Luckily, he hadnt asked about my scratching habit. I was grateful to have a guy like him.

"M'kay. Just tell me if you dont feel good or if you need anything," Thomas said in a low voice that was too low for anyone to hear.

He wrapped his arms around me but I still felt on edge. I jumped at every small noise, worried about any government officials. Surely, they wouldnt find me right? And if they did they couldnt do anything to me right? I shuddered a little at the thought.

I would tell thomas to not open the door to any sketchy looking person. (even though im sure that youre not supposed to do that in the first place) He would listen without questioning me. I was sure.

At that comforting thought and Thomas' warmth, i began to feel drowsy. Slowly, i slipped into the sweet world of sleep.

~Time skip~

I felt myself being shaken awake as I opened my eyes.

"Hey Alex, sorry for waking you but I'm gonna go sleep with Herc at his house m'kay? We have some... business to finish," He finished with a grin. I nodded and rubbed my eyes, trying to rid them to sleep. Laf nodded and stood up, walking with Herc towards the door.

"Bye alex," Herc said and waved. I waved back silently, not feeling like talking.

Once they had both left, I propped myself up on one shoulder, realizing that thomas wasnt with me.

"Thomas," I said, my voice a little rapsy from not using it. "Thomas!" I repeated a little louder.

"Hey alex, I'm right here," Thomas said, stepoing out of the kitchen. "Just had to put away some stuff."

I sat up, rubbing my eyes again with two hands like a child. Suddenly, Thomas scooped me up and held me brudal style. I squeaked a little as he made his way to his bedroom.

He laid me down and then sat next to me. He ran his hands through my hair, making me even more sleepy. Eventually, he closed the lights and climbed into bed with me.

He pulled me closer, enveloping me with his warmth. He kissed the top of my head.

"Love you."

"Love you," I mumbled back as I began to fall asleep again.

Somehow, it had slipped my mind to tell Thomas about the government officials.

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~❤️