Like Killer, Like Son

This is Why We Don't Do Stupid Things

~Alex~

Usnavi has a worried look on hus face. I guess i didnt choose ths right response...

Then i see John

"Mr Laurens, how are you?" I ask.

"Uhh good- are you ok?" He replies.

"...What would you do if i did something stupid that i couldve easily avoided?"

"...Did you kill someone again?"

"Yeah sure lets go with that..."

"I would be slightly disappointed. But there's no blood on you so..."

"What if what I did is worse than murder?" I try to ask as innocently as possible and it's hurting me both mentally and, i dont know how but, physically.

"Define worse"

"Do you want the dictionary or figurative definition?" I joke.

I hear Usnavi chuckle a bit so i take the opportunity to leave the conversation. I stand up and start heading for the stairs when john puts his hand on my soldier.

"What are you doing?" He asks.

"Im going upstairs so i can uhh clear my mind"

And with that I go to the guest room and scroll through the photos on my phone.

Did i mention john bought me my phone? He bought Philip's too. It was better than me trying to buy them considering im a murderer.

But since I've had my phone I actually took quite a few pictures. A majority are of us.

I forgot how but i convinced John to join in a picture with me and Philip standing next to a random guy I killed. Just your usual family photo.

Im taken out of my thoughts when Philip appears in the doorway. I didnt even hear him come in!

"What'd you do?" He asks.

"Bold of you to assume i did something" i say while still scrolling through photos.

"Bold of you to assume youre innocent"

"Ah, touche. You're a fast learner."

"So, whatd you do?"

"Nothing"

"That's a lie"

"Well no shit Sherlock"

"Fuck you Watson!"

I stifle a laugh and look up from my phone. "As much as i should stop you from swearing, we both know who you got it from. Besides its hilarious!"

"Wow, 10 out of 10 parenting, dad" He groans.

"Hold on repeat that again"

"Repeat what?"

"You cant lie as well as me, you know what"

"I dont know what you're talking about"

I hop off the bed and sprint to the stairs.

"Laurens he said it! He called finally me-" Philip pulls me away before I can finish.

"If you tell anyone i will stab you" he growl.

This has been an ongoing thing since we escaped. Well, a bit after. Its like how I was with Washington and was annoyed when he called me son. Im surprised i didn't kill him... It took three years but he did it. Pip called me dad!

"if you stab anyone id be proud, uou know that right? Besides ive been shot, what, three? Four times? Im sure I can handle a measly stab-"

He grabs the knife from my pocket and stabs my leg.

"Ow! You asshole!" I growl.

"I thought you didnt feel pain hmhm"

"Yeah well my body hates me and wants me to feel pain again..."

"Then tell me what you did"

"Ugh fine but only if you do something for me"

"Ok"

"I uhh...I cheated on laurens. I didn't want to it just...happened." I whisper.

"How does that just happen? Youre the smartest guy i know, you could've found a way to not cheat"

"I know! This girl came by when you guys were gone and my mind just went blank and i just didn't know what to do!"

"Well if it helps, I won't tell Laurens"

"Thank you, I'm taking this secret to my grave!"

"So what did you want me to do?" He asks.

"Oh, im gonna go out for a bit of killing and i need you to cover for me. Laurens still doesn't want me to murder..."

"Don't worry, i got your back. You might wanna take your murder weapon out of your leg first" he laughs.

"Yeah, Yeah, ill be back soon"