Hamilton one shots ;p

promise?

-jeffmads
-angst/fluff
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*thomas pov*

"Hercules, you're so funny." My boyfriend says, giggling.

I notice how James' hand grazes Hercules' shoulder, and not by accident.

And I saw how James hugged Hercules when we arrived at the party.

Its stupid. I should have faith. He loves me...right?

Im just being jealous. Overreactive.

But I cant help it. Its happened too many times, and I couldn't bare it if it happened with James. Not this one.

I know the look in his eyes when he talks to Hercules. Its the same way he looks at me.

I have to bite my cheek to keep from yelling, or punching...or crying. 

*timeskip*
On the drive home, I'm silent.

"Tom? You okay?" My boyfriend asks from the passenger seat.

"Fine." I mutter, keeping my eyes ahead.

"You sure? You seem distant, babe." He says, reaching for my hand. I snatch it away before he can reach it.

"Oh so I'm babe now?" I say.

"What?" He responds, confused.

"Didnt seem like I was your babe at the party."

"Thomas what are you talking about?" He says. 

"I saw how you looked at Hercules, James. Like he was the only man alive." I hiss, tears forming.

"Thomas come on. You know I only love you." He says.

"Do I? Cause from what i just saw I dont feel like thats very true." I say, tears now rolling down my cheeks.

"Please, Thomas. You have to know that I would never-" hes cut off from a coughing fit.

We both know it happens whenever he gets to worked up.

For the first time in years, I pay no attention to it.

It takes all my strength to not pat his back, or give him some of my water, or tell him to take deep breaths.

"...thomas.." he finally wheezes out.

I stay silent, biting my cheek.

"I know this happened to you before, but you have to trust me. I'd never do that to you." He says

"Please, Thomas. I love you." He whispers, reaching his hand to my face.

I tense up, but dont object as his soft hand burshes away the tears.

"Talk to me, Thomas." He pleads.

I park the car, and turn, finally looking at him.

"You promise?" I ask bluntly, looking deeply into his eyes.

"I promise I'd never cheat on you." He says instantly.

"No. Not that." I say, tears reforming. "Do you promise you still love me?"

He instantly hugs me, surprising me a bit. He burys his face into my chest.

"Thomas. I will always love you." He whispers to me.

I finally let myself relax, and pull my boyfriend closer to my body.

He looks up at me, and kisses my cheek, wiping away the last of the tears.

"I'm sorry, Jem. You dont deserve this. I shouldn't be so suspicious and jealous all the time." I say, kissing him forehead.

"Hey. I love you, Thomas Jefferson." He whispers.

"I love you too, my Jemmy." I instantly reply, making him smile.