Still time (Modern au) Jamilams

4. ~{When the party's over}~

(John's POV)

It was currently 3 am and I didn't get any sleep. Alex was by my side sleeping and cuddling next me while I spoon him. He is so tiny. He is my tiny adorable gremlin. 
As I lay here. I could hear Alex softly breath, cars driving by, people walking out late, dogs barking and much more. All night I have been thinking about how Thomas was acting at the party. He seemed so off. I considered him as a best friend, but...I kept feeling something more for him. I love Alex with all of my heart, but I feel like I like Thomas. Should I talk to Alex about it? No...he would hate me...would he? If he truly loves me, he would understand, but will he?

I shake my head trying to keep my questions away from head for later. I looked down at Alex and smiled. Its been so long that we have been dating, and I don't wanna ruin that. Well I'm the most confused human being in the whole universe. I pick up my phone and started to look through social media. I look through Instagram seeing Laf's and Herc's recent posts.  They look so happy together. They are currently on there anniversary together in Ireland to meet Hercules family. I know Laf was nervous, but he will do fine. He was my best french motherfucking friend, along side with my drinking best friend Herc. 

I felt moving by me and I looked down to see Alex waking up slowly. He rubbed his eyes and looked at me straining his eyes to see me and I chuckled. 

"Morning my little gremlin." I said kissing his lips softly and he smiled.

"I told you not to call me that." He said while he nuzzled his head into my chest. 

"But it suits you baby." I said as I pick him up to my level and kiss his neck. He blushes and wrapped his arms around my neck. I chuckled and he kissed me and happily kissed back. We decided to wake up and make an early breakfast for both of us. 
 

*mini time skip*

"Don't you know I'm no good for you?

I've learned to lose you, can't afford to

Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin'

But nothin' ever stops you leavin'."

As I listen to Billie Eilish, I was making breakfast more both me and my gremlin. Of course I'm making the classic breakfast bacon, eggs and pancakes which Alex loves. After I was done cooking. Alex came out to the kitchen, freshly showered and his hair still wet and down. He was wearing black short shorts and one of my t-shirts. I also see he was wearing his chest binder. I smiled and set food on the kitchen island for him and me. 

As I was doing that, I felt tiny arms wrapped around my waist and I smirked. 

"Hi my turtle boy~." Said Alex as he buries his face into my chest. I sighed and smiled. 

"Aren't you suppose to work today?" I asked as I pick him up and place him on a stool in front of his food. 

"I'm off today, my boss gave me today and tomorrow." he said as he starts stuffing his face of food. I chuckle and pat his head. I sat down beside him and we both start eating and talking like we do together. Together...what a beautiful word. 

-Time skip-

I was walking to my working cubical with my uniform on, my coffee in my hands, and my brief case. I set everything down and see Chief Washington coming towards me. Also know as Alex's dad, "Papa washing machine." Alex called George that behind his back, but most of the time Alex says to George, "I'm not your son!" The relationship between them is pretty interesting.

"Officer Lauren's." George said taking his hand out to shake mine. I shook his hand and he smiled. "How is Alex doing?" He asked as he sat down in front of my desk and me also sitting down. 

"Oh, Alex is just being Alex."

"Over working himself?"

"Yep."

"Staying up at late hours writing?"

"Yep."

"Well that's Alex for you." He sighed shaking his head. I agreed and laid back in my chair stretching. He smiled at me again and sat up straight. 

"Well I got you and Jefferson a case." He said as he handed me a file. I took it and looked in it and stared in wide eyes. 

"There was a murder in the Bronx on the west side. His name is Jack Salas. He was part of a law firm and was a lawyer for many innocents who were attack or even raped. He was found dead in his office with a note stabled to his head." 

I nodded and looked at the photos. I just shook my head. Who could someone do this. I looked at Washington and took the case. We said our good byes and went to talk about the case with Jefferson in his office. 

I approached his office and knocked on the door. I heard a faint come in and so I did. I walked into the office to find Jefferson doing his paper work still. I sighed and put up a smile for him. 

"Hey Jefferson."

"Morin' Laurens." He said putting a fake smile on. I sighed and gave him the file. 

"We have a new case." I said and waited for him to looking in the folder. He nodded and preceded to look. His eyes widen in surprise and mumbled "oh shit." He looked at it in silence and then sighed and put it on his desk. 

"This is going to be a hard one."

"Agreed but we can do it." I said smiling. He smiled back blushing. He is so adorable. I stood there in comfortable silence and then had a idea. 

"Hey Thomas, wanna come over to dinner after work?" I asked and he looked at me with surprised eyes. 

"W-Well, sure but I don't wanna intrude at all. Would Alex mind?" He said while he bit his lip.

"Your not intruding, I'm inviting you and I'm sure Alex would not mind at all. I'll give him a call to add a plate on the table tonight for you." I said and winked. He blushed and looked away smiling. 

"O-Ok, see ya after work Laurens." 

"You too Jefferson." I said. I waved goodbye and left the room. I sighed in relief and began to pull my phone out to call Alex.