The horizon and the balcony

Chapter six

Lafayette walked into the house and immediately kicked off their heels closing the door behind them. Today they had chosen to take the later to their usual early morning shift which meant they got home at an unspeakable time.

"Je suis un putain d'idiot"They spat bitterly under their breath. They regretted the decision every time but it still somehow wriggled itself into their subconscious as they were trying to sleep the night prior.

Taking the later shift didn't even mean sleeping in, Lafayette was practically incapable of that. As soon as the sun was up they were up, being an early bird had its perks but this was not one of them.

They had been up since 5:00am and it was closing in on midnight. They hung their purse up one of the hooks by the closet and shrugged off their coat.

"You are going to watch judge Judy and relax"They mumbled to themself and plopped down on the couch. Immediately a chill shot up their spine in realization and they gasped jumping back up to their feet.

"Mon Dieu!"They squealed and immediately shimmied out of their skirt. They had sat in a wet spot and not just any wet spot the infamous wet spot. They turned to face the couch and covered their mouth eyes growing the size of saucers.

They were going to kill them.

"My couch!"They whined.

It was a limited edition model all the way from France and now one of their partners cum was soaking in it. They jogged to the bathroom and pulled a mask over their face grabbing a sponge and bleach.

"Babe?"A raspy voice whispered. Lafayette's heart stopped for a second before recognizing who it was.

"Oh Hercules I am sorry, did I wake you?"They asked. Hercules shook his head and took a few steps forward.

"I was just putting the finishing touches on a dress"he said.

Lafayette nodded.

"I guess you've seen the surprise Alex and John left on the couch?"He asked.

"Hercules you knew!"Laf cried and pulled at their hair.

"Shhh baby, they only went at it a half an hour ago"he said.

"Yes but on my couch-"

"We've all fucked on that couch at least twice"he said giving Lafayette a pointed look who was still pouting.

"I know but it was très belle..."They said.

"Yes Laf I know it was très belle but I think we should be happy about the fact that they finally made up"he said.

Lafayette sighed and took down their hair running their fingers through it.

"I know I'm just being Un morveux stupide"They said and looked down playing with their fingers.

Hercules furrowed his brows for a few seconds and clenched his teeth.

"Gilbert."he said. Lafayette's head shot up almost immediately giving Hercules their full attention.

"I haven't heard you talk so poorly about yourself in years, we are having a couples discussion tomorrow"He said.

Lafayette nodded.

"I need to clean the couch..."they said but Hercules held up a hand.

"I'll do it, you need to go to sleep because you are not taking the late shift tomorrow"He said.

Lafayette felt a warmth spread across their cheeks and nodded wrapping their arms around him. The only person who could tell Lafayette what to do and not get an argument was Hercules.

Hercules chuckled and ran a hand through his partners hair.

"I haven't forgotten about you a baby,
I know you need some lovin just like our boys do"he said.

"I appreciate you so much mon chou"They said.

"I appreciate you too French fry, now get to bed"He said.

Lafayette walked into the bedroom fully ready to raise hell and give their partners a piece of their mind but stopped at the door way gasping.

"pas adorable..."They breathed out.

Alexander and John were cuddled up in the middle of the bed. John had his arms wrapped around Alex who was gently gripping the duvet with one hand and sucking his thumb with the other. It was a peculiar sight but Lafayette couldn't get over the fact of how cute it was.

"I know"Hercules whispered causing Lafayette to stiffen up in fright once again. They needed to get this man a bell or something.

"I came by earlier to scold them but were all cuddled up. Believe it or not but John was sucking on his fingers just like this"He said and stuck his middle and pointer finger in his mouth. Lafayette grinned and clasped their hands together.

"Did you take a picture?"They asked.

"Of course I did"he said and pulled out his  phone.

"Are we going to bring it up in the couple meeting tomorrow?"Lafayette asked.

"Of course we are"

🌼translations🌼
Je suis un putain d'idiot-I am a fucking idiot
très belle-very beautiful
Un morveux stupide-a stupid brat
mon chou-honey/baby/darling etc
pas adorable-how adorable