in love with a pornstar (modern au fanfic LAMS)

Chapter 13

a/n: trigger warning, mention of abuse. major plot twist in john's family life, please don't kill your author

john

Oh. My. God. One freaking day! I leave with Peggy tomorrow! She's sleeping over tonight and we have to wake up at five-thirty to get to the airport for seven o'clock. Peggy insists on waking me up at five so we can go to Starbucks but I told her I'll throw stuff at her until she leaves me alone. Sadly, we still have to go to school even though it's the day before spring break. Why can't we just skip?

"Yo! John!" Peggy tells at me.

"Oh, sorry! What's up, Pegs? You excited for tomorrow?"

Her eyes go dark before her demeanor perks up immediately. Huh. That was weird.

"Definitely! I just wanted to know if you want to get sushi or pizza tonight."

"Sushi!" I cheer.

She laughs softly before looking down at her phone. She's talking to Maria.

"Ooo," I drawl. "You talking to your lover?" I say, dragging out the last syllable.

I try to look over her shoulder but she immediately blocks it from me. What's up with her?

"Um, there's a surprise that's going on. You can't know about it." her voice jumps like five octaves.

"Oh. Okay!" I shrug it off, even though I don't really believe her.

She suddenly scowls at her phone, rapidly typing on her screen. I'm not even going to ask.

"Hey John, you're all packed right?"

I give her a funny look.

"I've been packed since last month." I reply bluntly.

She only hums in response, as the bell shrieks throughout the school. We get up to go to our class and as soon as I'm in there, I spot Jefferson. I glare at him but he only looks at me quickly and then looks back down at his hands. Um, why is everyone acting so weird today? I shake my head, looking up at Mr. Adams as he starts to teach. Peggy is still rapidly texting to Maria. Are they fighting?

"Yo, Pegs!" I whisper scream.

She looks up startled before seeing I was the one who called her.

"What's up with you and Maria?"

"Nothing! I told you we're planning a surprise!"

Her phone vibrates and as soon as she reads the message her eyes widen and she starts mumbling curse words under her breath. I have never seen Peggy so upset. I hope this passes soon. It better pass soon.

"Ms. Schuyler, would you be so kind to answer this question? You're obviously paying so much attention." Adams drawls.

Peggy suddenly spits out the answer, the words and numbers tumbling out of her mouth like verbal diarrhea. She didn't even look up from her phone when she did it.

"Um, that's correct." Adams stutters, shocked that she knew the answer.

Peggy hums, still typing away. What's her deal?

Soon enough class is over and the rest of the day goes by pretty quick. Peggy seemed to perk up, and she wasn't violently slamming her phone anymore. On the way back to my house Peggy decided she wanted to stop at Starbucks and it apparently she doesn't drive the car, the car drives her.

"So, you excited for tomorrow?" Peggy says while she eats a cake pop.

I nod excitedly, finishing my sip before actually responding.

"It still feels unreal. I'm so happy!"

Peggy's smile seemed to falter but I think it was my imagination. We talk for a few more minutes before getting up to go to my house. Before leaving I pick up a cookie for Mary and Martha because apparently Peggy says they'd like it? If she doesn't I'm returning it to Starbucks.

Peggy and I screamed most of the words of different songs on the radio, laughing like maniacs while the song came to an end. We got to my house about fifteen minutes later, strolling up to the door without a care in the world. I heard laughing in the house as I turned the key in the lock. Mom didn't tell me about inviting someone over. I shrug before swinging the door open. I almost screamed when I saw who was there.

third person

John drops his tea, the contents spilling everywhere.

There sits his dad and his mom, laughing away without a care in the world.

"Henry!?"

"Son!" Henry bellows, walking up to John.

John takes several steps backwards, Peggy having to grab onto his arm to stable him.

"It's been so long, Jack."

John's eyes had a fire in them, one that seemed to be boiling for god knows how long. As soon as Henry went in for a hug, John swung his arm back and socked him in the jaw. Peggy and John's mom gasp, both looking away. Peggy looks upstairs, watching Martha and Mary who are peeking in between the bars with scared eyes. She sprints up the stairs, grabbing them and ushering them into their room. Peggy comes down the stairs her eyes full of fear and confusion.

"John," John's mom starts. "He's back."

"That's clear, Eleanor."

John called his mom by her first name. That had never happened before. Henry's eyes now matched John's. Dark, a fire burning that replaces the lines in their eyes.

"Son,"

"Shut up."

John's hand balls up into a fist, his knuckles turning white because of how tense he was. Peggy places a soft hand on his fist, his stance faltering.

"Please." Peggy whispers.

John looks at Peggy, his eyes now glazed over with tears that threatened to spill.

"Listen John," Henry cut himself off like he expected John to do. When he didn't he continued. "Your mother and I have been talking for a while, we decided it was time for me to come back. I've changed."

"From an egomaniacal abusing asshole to a father?" John's laughs but it was dry and void of emotion.

Henry steps towards John, his arms open for a hug. John pulls his arm back, punching him in the nose. A crack rings out in the air, reminding John of a sound all too well. Peggy grimaces, yanking John bank forcefully. She grabs him in a gentle chokehold, whispering in his ear. She may be small but she was strong. John visibly relaxes, but the fire in his eyes was back.

john

Peggy and I sit on her bed, me sobbing violently into her shoulder. She coos at me, rubbing my back. Why the hell was my dad here? I don't trust a word he says. It's bull.

"John, stop thinking about it. You're stressing yourself out. I can literally hear your thoughts and you're not even talking."

"But I-," I begin to talk but she cuts me off.

"No. Shush. You're supposed to be thinking about tomorrow. We're going to have fun right?"

"No, no, no-," I yell. "Now that he's here everything is messed up. I don't want to leave my family!"

"I need you to shut up. I'm already on it. There are cameras around your house and Herc wanted to spy or some shit? I don't know what's that's about."

"But-,"

"Shut up."

I whimper, pulling away from Peggy's grasp. She sighs, obviously not knowing how to lighten the mood.

"Oh! The sushi should be here soon. I also ordered us dessert stuff."

I nod softly, honestly not caring about food right this second.

Why is he back in my life? I have so many questions. You know, I thought the day before New York would be so peaceful and exciting.

You thought wrong thot.

Shut up.