The World Will Never Be The Same

I Remember That Night

Hamilton's POV
After dinner, we endured another awkward car ride, but arrived at the theater shortly. John, got popcorn for us and some Cokes, I had insisted on paying for dinner, so he wanted to pay for the movie snacks. After a bit of awkward flirting and bad humor, we were in the theater, alone. Weird that it was empty, but not many people go to 9:00 movies on a Tuesday night, so it did make a little sense. But, about halfway through the previews another couple came in.
I recognized one of them. Peggy, Eliza and Angelica's sister. I think the woman with her was Maria, we'd only recently met, but it was through a drunken kiss at a party(which Peggy almost killed me over), so I wasn't sure. She waved and I waved back, surprise by the huge bucket of popcorn Maria was carrying. However, I know that I am not to underestimate Peggy Schuyler.
They waved and sat down in a different section. I knew John would know them as well, and he gave Peggy a huge smile. God, he's adorable! I knew almost nothing about this young man, and yet I do know this. He's kind and generous, and always will be to everyone. It was in the future of our relationship that I saw this really take hold of him and make him the strongest I've ever seen a person be, and make me strong as well. But now wasn't the future. Now was the opening credits, so I sat back and watched the movie.
"Whoa-oa-oh-ooh!"
"Ladies and gents this is the moment you've waited for!"
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Within thirty minutes, John was crying. However, he had his arms around me, so I didn't complain.
"You know I want you, its not a secret I try to hide. But I can't have you, we're bound to break and my hands are tied."
Great, now I was crying. Thanks Zendaya!
I looked over at John who was sobbing into the popcorn bucket, and then Maria and Peggy, who somehow had no popcorn left.

Again, I tell you, never underestimate Margarita "Peggy" Schuyler.

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To cut a long story short, and to spare you a lot of tears, John and I cried through the entire film... and the credits. C'mon Alex, be tough, it might impress John! I had told myself over and over again throughout the film, and I failed to follow suit as you can guess.

On the other hand, he didn't seem to mind my sensitivity, and had even pulled me into his lap at some point in the show. I was hoping to be the one to hold him, but he was taller than me, so I will sadly forever only be cuddled and never give the cuddles. Not that it caused that much dismay, it was very nice actually. Very, very nice. So nice that I was silently praying that John couldn't see my bright red face. Even though we had confirmed some sort of mutual romance, I was still very unsure of what this would lead to.

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My nerves were almost overwhelming as we left the theater, half-full Coke's in hand and tear stained cheeks shining under the streetlights, shoes tapping lightly against the pavement as we walked to the car to either continue or end our night together. And even despite how wonderful it was, I was still overrun with panic.

Will he want to do anything else now? God, I hope this won't end in a one night stand. I know I just met the guy, but I like him. I like him a lot, and we're not drunk so it's not like we have an excuse to screw without warning. Not to mention, I just don't want that. I really do like this guy, and I don't want this night to end, but I don't exactly want it to continue in the wrong way, either. I just want to spend time with him, get to know him a bit. I can't let this be like the other times, like with Eliza, who amazingly doesn't hold it against me. I want something real, somethin-

"Are you okay? Earth to Alexander!" I realized I had stopped walking and had been staring at the sky, John standing in front of me and trying to get my attention.

"Huh, what did you say?"

"I said 'Are you okay?' You just started staring off, are you alright, man?"

"John, what are we doing?!"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean what are we? Are we a thing now? Is this just a one night stand? I like you! And I-I'm just not ready for this to end. I know I just met you, but I actually do like you. Laurens, I like you a lot, so what do we do now?"

He stared at me in gently surprised silence for a brief moment, and for that moment, I knew that this was actually going to go well.

"Spend the night at my place."

"What, no!"

"Not like that, just talking, just learning about each other. I know that this is moving fast, and I kind of want it to. But before we can make anything out of, well, whatever we are, we have to learn what we are. So," he took a deep breath, as if preparing to declare war, "would you please join me of a night of simple conversation? The night doesn't have to end, but it doesn't have to be a regret. I know that sounds weird, but I- I think I'd like it."

"Actually, that sounds nice, but I do have one request?"

"What's that?"

"Can we get ice cream?" I asked with an innocent smile.

He laughed. "Sure, Alex, we can get ice cream."