Don't Throw Away Your Shot

Chapter Thirty- Nine

John's POV

I took a deep breath as I woke up that morning.

Today I was gonna confront Alex.

I sat up in my bed and yawned, looking at what the cooler I had in the corner of the room. I smiled, knowing my plan for today, and got up to the kitchen as I smelled breakfast.

"Morning, bedhead." Herc didn't bat an eye at my appearance as he handed me a plate of waffles.

"Thanks, I'm starving." I grabbed for the syrup on the counter as I sat down and poured it over my waffles.

"What's the plan for today?" He asked.

"Well, I think I'm just hang out with James and Peggy today," I lied, not wanting him to know what I was up to. "What about you?"

"I have class at 3 pm so I'm just gonna eat breakfast with Angie."

I nodded, still eating. Him and Angie have been hanging out al the time. They're dating, after all.

"I'm really happy for ya, Herc." I said.

He chucked. "Thanks. How are things with Alex?"

I froze. I still hadn't told anyone. I didn't think it would be fair, since his only family was us.

Well, he also should have thought that before he cheated.

"They're fine," I life, "I'm actually gonna see him today."

"Cool, cool."

Herc left a while later to shower and get himself ready while I went on my phone and scrolled through my social media accounts. When he got out of the shower, I hopped in and got myself ready.

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I think he's almost here

I fidgeted with my thumbs as I say on a park bench, the cooler beside me. Alex was telling me when he was here or nearing.

Im still afraid of what will happen and how this will turn out, but let's hope for the best.

Bastard: I'm here
JohnnyRockets: k

I shut off my phone and looked ahead- and sure enough, he was coming this way. He had a nice white shirt with jeans and some red vans. He looked nice- he cut his long hair about a week ago so he had a nice style.

And it was actually hot.

God I wanna fuck h-
"John?" He asked, now in front of me.

"Sit down." I said as sternly as possible, already feeling myself tear up.

He sat down without question as I leaned towards, my elbows resting on my knees as I looked at my hands.

"Alex, I'm still not over what you did to me. You know that I'll never let it go."

I heard Alex slump beside me.

"B-But for some reason, I still go crazy for you."

Tears felled my eyes as I wiped them.

"I still love you so much, and I want to be with you."

Alex gasped slightly and grabbed my hands in his, kissing my hands.

"They're going to new rules, and it won't be the same as last time. I want trust, Alex. I want to make sure you don't go running off to someone else."

Alex nodded.

"I'll do anything to win your trust again."

I slipped my hands out of his and reached them into the cooler, taking out one of the things from there and throwing it at him. Alex gasped and sat there, his shirt and jeans soaked.

"Was as that a water balloon?"

I laughed and nodded, taking out more and launching them at him, soaking him. He ran to get some as well and we ran around the park, hiding behind trees and away from each other to keep from being soaked.

Soon enough we collapsed on the floor, soaked and panting. There were water balloon remains everywhere, scattered around the park. The cooler was still beside the bench.

I turned to my left and held Alex's hand.

"I love you."

Alex smiled and sat up, pulling me up along with him and throwing me into a kiss.

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"How was your day with Alex?"

I closed the door to my dorm and threw myself on the couch where he was.

"Amazing."

"DONT GET THE COUCH WET! GET OFF!"

I chuckled and got off, rolling onto the floor.

"Fine, drama queen, have it your way."

Herc threw a pillow at me and I threw it back, going back to my room. I changed into other clothes and closed the door, calling Eliza on FaceTime.

"Hey John." She smiled through the camera.

"Hey Liza, howya been?"

"I've been good, Schuyler sisters are fine, it's all gone normal."

"That's cool."

"How'd it go with Alex? Don't think I can't see that obvious smile of yours."

I couldn't help but burst out laughing. I gasped for breaths and smiled.

"It worked out. It's not gonna be the same as it was back then, but I still love him. And I need his trust."

Eliza nodded, and I could tell the pain on her eyes. "Wish I could say the same for Maria. I just can't do it. I don't have the same feelings."

I nodded. "It happens. And hey, remember to form to the picnic next week- Laf's making crepes."

Eliza giggled. "What a delight. Well, I gotta go study. Bye Johnny."

"Bye Liza."

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Next chapter will be the last chapter!

For those who have stuck around, thanks for everything. I know it's not the best book, but it's something. :) I actually watched Hamilton on Christmas and I LOVED IT! My love for it is pretty great

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