A Ship Crashed but Managed to Set Sail Again

The Truth

Recap -
Alex and John got into a fight about Thomas and Alex left to Washington's place. He is kinda like an adopted dad to Alex. He left his journal and John was going to read it.

John's POV
Alex left the journal and it had my name on it. What could be so personal that he couldn't just tell me? I opened to the first entry and it was about me.
September 10, 2016
It's been four days since the hurricane hit. Everything is destroyed and my home is ruined. The devastation has effected so many people and I can bear it. I can't find my brother, James and I feel like he is dead. I just have a horrible feeling. Come back James! Don't leave me!
A Ham.

November 17, 2016
I came to America a couple days ago and am staying with one of the Kings College teachers. George Washington.
April 2, 2017
I have been dating John for quite a while now and my life has been amazing since. He is such a perfect boy and I am helplessly in love with him. I love his beautiful greens eyes, his soft, curly hair, and his plump lips. He is the best thing that happened to me.
A Ham.

April 6, 2017
Jefferson wants to talk to me today. He said he had something that I would not want to have all over school. He never specified what it was but I have a horrible feeling in my gut. I haven't told anyone of my past, but I feel like everything I worked for will be gone. I don't know what to do.
A Ham.

'He's been alone and suffering for so long. Alex... why didn't you tell me?'

April 30, 2017
Jefferson has been acting really weird today and I can't quite put my finger on it. He has been whispering and leaving notes saying he knows but I don't know what he knows. I'm feeling the same horrible feeling when I thought of my brother.
A Ham.

May 27, 2017
Tomorrow is graduation day and I am so happy! I can finally leave this school and what's even better is that all my friends will be there. Downside... so will Jefferson. I have a surprise planned for John and I can't wait to see his face. He is my world!
A Ham.

'What was the surprise Lex? What did you want to show me?!' I looked at the next entry and it read, May 28, 2017. 'The day we broke up!' I quickly started to read and when I finished, I was heartbroken.

May 28, 2017
I broke up with John today. And I feel horrible! John doesn't deserve what I did but... I couldn't bring myself to tell him what happened in the past. I thought I could leave it all behind and move on... but... Jefferson had to ruin it. Or maybe I ruined it. The look on John's face broke my heart. The sweet boy I loved so much... was broken. I wish I could tell him why. I wish I could go back and fix it... but I can't.
A Ham.

I started crying. 'Why was so bad about his past that he couldn't share with me? Why did he hide it? Didn't he know I would be there for him?' As I began to close the book, I noticed a bent page in the back. I looked at it and it said,
"John,
This is the truth. This is why we broke up and why I couldn't tell you. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry for the pain I caused you."

January 1, 2018
I was born in the Caribbean to a mother who was not married. I had one older brother named James and we weren't really that close. I was 10 when my father left, 12 when my mother died, and then afterwords I moved in with my cousin who committed suicide. And when I was 17, a hurricane destroyed my home and killed my brother. I began to read and study and I became so fluent that I wrote everything down. I wrote about the pain, the torture, the depression, everything. My writing was so good, that my town work together to pay for me to come to America. And when I did come to America, I met the Washington family and they took me in as their own. Then I began school and I met you. You were the best thing in my life and I wanted to spend forever with you, but then Jefferson happened. He found out that my mom sold her body in order to pay for the necessities for me and my brother. When I came to America I thought I could wipe that all out. I thought I could pretend it never happened. And so I did. But when Jefferson threatened to show the entire school all about my past I panicked and broke it off with you. Jefferson said that if I broke up with you and left you alone he would give me everything he had on my mom. So I did. I'm not telling you this in hopes that you can forgive and forget. I'm telling you because you deserve an explanation. I love you John. And I will always love you.
Yours forever,
A Hamilton.

'Oh Alex! No one would have judged you. We would have helped you! I would have helped you!' As I closed the book, I called Jefferson and told him to meet me at the coffee shop because we had to talk. I need to figure this out.

— TIME SKIP —
John's POV
As I waited for Thomas, I decided to confront him. I need to see what he would do. Thomas walked in, and walked over to the table.
"What's wrong, babe?"
I looked at him. " do you remember when Alex and I broke up?"
"Yeah." He said. "On graduation. Why?"
" Alex and I got into a fight earlier and he said some things that made me question our relationship."
"What did he say?"
"He said you were the reason we broke up. He said that he broke up because you told him to. Is this true?"
I saw Thomas go pale. " of course not. I would never do anything to hurt your relationship."
"Well, what about Alexander's mom? Do you know what she did on the island?"
"Yeah. She sold her body. She was a filthy prostitute."
I looked at him. "How did you know that? Alexander never told anyone."
He began to stutter. "Well... uh... I heard him talking about it to Washington and I looked it up."
I looked as he began it shift around. "Did you use it against him? In order to break us up? And don't lie to me!"
"Yes. I did."
I looked at him with shock. "Why?! You know how I felt the entire time and you were the main factor?!"
"Look. I wanted to be with you. And I wanted to make Hamilton miserable. It worked!"
"You are sick! I can't believe I ever liked you or tried this relationship! We are done, Jefferson. Stay away from Alex, my friends, and me. I never want to speak to you until you change!" I ran out of the shop and went to my car. I started it and began to drive to the Washingtons. As I was pulling up, I saw Mr. Washington with a couple suitcases. I parked and got out of my car and ran to him. "Mr. Washington! Where's Alexander? I need to tsk to him!"
He looked at me with sorrow in his eyes. "He's in his room. He's packing up to go back to the Caribbeans."
I began to panic. "Why? Why is he leaving?!"
"He said he needed to be alone and go back home. He didn't give any other explanation."
I felt tears. "Is he here?!"
"He's inside... but I don't think he wants to talk to anyone."
"I'll take my chances." 'I just got you back Alex. I'm not gonna lose you again.' I walked up the stairs to Alex's room and knock on the door.
"I don't want anything Washington!"
"Its not Mr. Washington. Alex... We need to talk. Can you open the door? Please!" I bet away from the door and heard the lock turn. Alex opened the door and I ran to hug him. I began to cry.
" i'm sorry. I'm sorry I didn't understand what you were going through. I'm sorry you felt like you had to hide it from me. But Alex... I just got you back. Please don't leave. I won't be able to live without you!"
I stare into his eyes and see tears coming down. "Why? Why do you want me to stay? I just mess everything up. I ruin everything I touch!"
I wiped his eyes and smiled. "You don't mess anything you touch... You fix it. When I first met you, you made me want to live a long life. You made life worth living."
He smiled. "I love you Jacky. I'm sorry for all I've done! I should have told you."
I hugged him tight and felt him hug back. "I'm sorry as well. I should have shown you that you were not alone."
Then, the best thing happened. Alex kissed me. And man have I missed this! We pulled away and smiled at each other. 'Everything will be okay now. I know it!'

— TIME SKIP—

John's POV
Alex and I have been dating for 3 months already and I couldn't be happier. My dream that I've had was finally true. I have Alex with me and that's enough. Every one of my friends are dating minus Eliza. Hercules with Lafayette, Angelica and John Church, Eliza was as single as a Pringle, Peggy and Maria were dating, and so were Jefferson and Madison. Thomas apologized to Alex and we have been good friends. Overall, life is pretty good. And I couldn't be happier.
J Laurens.

"Hey Jacky! Put down the notebook! We're going to a party with the gang!"
I smiled as I heard my boyfriend come upstairs. I turned around and stared at my handsome Alex. "I was just finishing something up."
He smiled and walked up to me. "Well... unless you want to stay home... get dressed because we're going to the party."
I looked up at him and leaned forward. He leaned down and our lips met in a gentle kiss. I could stay like this for hours. I pulled away and smiled. "I guess I better get ready, huh?"
He grabbed my hips and pulled me into another kiss. "Unless you want to stay here." He whispered in my ear. I slapped his shoulder. "No dirty thoughts mister!" He laughed and hugged me. "I'm glad we're back together. I love you Jacky." I smiled the biggest smile ever. "I love you too, Lexi."

FIN!