Only Know You Love Him When You Let Him Go

Hurricane [ch. 11]

Lucy and Mary had apparently found out their plans to annoy their father, and not long after Alexander got out of the shower he was being dragged by the two girls to get him ready. Lucy insisted he wears one of hers since she was closer to his size.

In the end, he was wearing a soft ivory sweater that had been tucked into a black skater skirt. He had somehow been convinced into letting the girls do his hair, and was thankful when they only curled it and threw it into an artfully messy ponytail.

After what felt like forever he was deemed ready and Thomas was allowed to come in, his reddening face making Alexander and the girls laugh. Lucy and Mary left the room telling them to meet the two of them downstairs for breakfast.

As soon as they were out of sight, Alexander was pulled into a kiss, which he melted into. When Thomas finally pulled away he kissed Alexander's forehead. "You look amazing. I'm surprised you kept this little thing a secret."

"You can't blame me! I didn't know what you'd think. The only people I've really told are Lafayette, John, and Peggy. And John only knows because he caught Peggy and me at a mall." Alexander moved away and grabbed onto Thomas' hand. "Now come on. I'm starving."

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Thomas almost burst into laughter when his father saw Alexander. Mary and Lucy looked like they wanted to as well, and his mother didn't seem to notice everyone else and only gave him a smile. Thomas and Alexander sat down, and that was when he noticed the smile Alexander was giving his father. The 'fuck you' smile.

"Well, I know you went out last night, but I didn't know my son brought home a girl." That broke Lucy, who burst out in laughter, but the look his Father received was anything but funny.

"Well, I know you have extremely old-fashioned beliefs, but I didn't know we were back in the 1700's when gender roles mattered." Alexander gave him a smug look.

It's at that moment Randolph walks in, making gagging noises when he sees Alexander. Thomas smiled a little. This was going to be an interesting meal. Randolph takes his seat, giving Alexander an obvious once-over. "Father, I thought Thomas was dating a guy. Not some tranny."

The way both Alexander and Lucy's faces dropped made it obvious that it was some sort of bad insult. Lucy was the first to jump up, pointing her finger at Randolph while she spoke. "Why should it fucking matter? So what? He looks fucking amazing, and just because a guy wears a fucking dress and has long hair doesn't make them trans. It doesn't change anything! None of you had a fucking issue when I brought Charles around!" Lucy seemed to register what she said when her eyes widened and she flinched. Her relief when Alexander spoke up was evident.

"And so what if I wear a goddamn dress. It's not harming you in any way, shape, or form. I don't see my choices hurting you." Alexander had stood now, and Thomas didn't know what to say. All he could do was watch as the scene before him unfold.

"Hamilton I suggest you watch your tone." His father's voice was like poison, but one his boyfriend was obviously immune to, as he continued.

"No! You're in no position to speak right now. You speak down on my choices? Why not reflect on your own. I'm sure they've harmed more lives than mine has." That seemed to press a button. Thomas wanted to tell Alexander to calm down before things got physical, but Alexander wasn't incorrect. His father had done much worse, and Thomas had learned over years of debating and arguing with Alexander, he always thought out his points. Alexander spoke without speaking, but he didn't spiel rumors. He always spoke the truth, no matter how painful.

"First off, Lucy we'll speak later about Charles. Secondly, Thomas, you can't simply let him shout like this. I would have been able to even stand that Laurens kid-"