The horizon and the balcony

Chapter four

Once Lafayette got home it was an unspoken decision to switch roles, Alex needed sensibility and John needed affection. 

They slowly crept into the bedroom and smiled as they saw the look of peace on John's face. Every single freckle exactly where they had left it this morning. A soft blush burned through tear stricken cheeks.

They quickly hurried around the room grabbing things they would need. John's blackouts were usually followed by emotional drops that could last indefinitely, he would cling to one person's one person only with his life and become their personal shadow for however long.

Lafayette kneeled by the side of the bed and stroked his cheek.

"mon Dieu look at how beautiful you are my love"They said quietly. The sound of their voice seemed to rouse John from his sleep because he started to stir and soon bolted up in his spot with wide eyes and messy hair.

"Shhh it is alright ma faiblesse"They said quietly and reached up combing a gentle hand through his knotted hair.

"what does that mean?"John asked quietly. Lafayette froze, they knew they would have to explain one day but not at a moment like this.

"I am not sure what you mean..."They said.

John rolled his eyes.

"Don't play the I don't know English card now, you know what I mean. You only call
me this...everyone is ma chaton but I'm...different"he said letting out a breath signifying the end of his rant.

"It is very beautiful and all I can tell you is it means a lot to me because you are different"Lafayette said.

"When will you tell me?"He asked.

"The right time will come and it will be magnificent"Laf said with a twinkle in their eyes.

"Mhm sure, I smell like shit can I go shower?"John asked wrinkling up his nose.

"You know the rules"Laf said.

"Yeah yeah you have to come with me I know, I'm practically on suicide watch"he muttered and they both froze up at the mention of that word. Lafayette looked piercingly into John's eyes sending a shiver down the man's spine and he nodded his head getting out of bed.

"Laf will you braid my hair when I'm done, it's a mess"he said pointing to the mass of curls. He could have sworn he had combed it the night before but it always ended up a mess of coils one way or another.

Lafayette nodded and couldn't help the smile from creeping up on their face, they loved to braid John's hair, it was a privilege that was only for special occasions.

"I do not know what you were dreaming about but you seem to have woken up with a problem"They said. John looked down and cursed under his breath.

"Shit...I..."his cheeks turned pink as he rubbed the nape of his neck trying to come up with some sort of explanation.

"Just know I am here to help you, that includes even problems of this sort"they said and winked.

"Do you have to sit in the bathroom with me?"he groaned.

Lafayette nodded and crossed their arms.

"Oui, you know why. I promise not to stare I respect your privacy, but if you do need help just know I am always willing to lend you my mou-"

"That's enough Lafayette!"John squeaked and grabbed the towel storming off to the bathroom.

"Ma faiblesse en effet"They said grabbed all the care items they needed and followed after.

🌼translations🌼
Ma chaton-my kitten
Ma faiblesse-my weakness
Ma faiblesse en effet-my weakness indeed