A Hamilton Christmas Story; LAMS! (Modern Version)

Chapter 12

John's P.O.V

It is currently, December 28th, 12:53 AM. Peggy and I had gone off to the nursery on the second floor. Yep, that's right. They have a nursery on the ship! Peggy and I had been obsessed with babies ever since we babysat three little kids way back in 2018.
We were now making our way towards the pools', Peggy's sisters' invited the two down there to probably talk about guys' they've seen on the trip so far. We walked through a tunnel, walls outlined with classic paintings, including the Mona Lisa. 
After a few moments we found them in the hot tub, I didn't bring anything to wear so I just took off my sandals and dipped my feet in.  

1:40 AM. 

I had almost fallen asleep on one of the lounging chairs, the Schuylers' still in the hot tub, when I heard a curious Alexander.
I heard his gasping breath, sounding like he had been running for hours on end. I turned my whole body on my opposite side. I saw his pupils grow wide, like he thought I was asleep. 
"Alex!" Peggy cried mischievously, her voice ruined by a early smile.
"Uh, hey, Peggy." he'd stop between breaths'. 

Alexander's P.O.V

At this time, I didn't care that Peggy, Eliza, or Angelica would see this. I just wanted to get it over with, see what John would do.
He had sat up from his laying position, his arms laying on top of his lap. I closed my eyes, my breathing had slowed down. I took a deep breath, as suddenly my confidence didn't fuel me anymore.
The Schuyler's blinked at me for a moment before turning back to each other, and chattering up the nightly air. Once they glanced away, I hurried over to John, and sat next to him on the chair. He'd gaze at me with his beautiful brown eyes, beautiful freckles..
"Hey? You alright? You seem, uneasy." He'd talk as soon as I stopped my thoughts.
I can't cave in now, I have to do this. I can't recount one time I've done something this crazy, except the time where I thought to date Thomas Jefferson. That was a weird day, okay? 
'Here we go..'
I grabbed the collar of his black shirt, before my lips touched his, I saw the blush that popped from his face. I felt relief, before kissing him passionately.
He kissed me back. I felt like rapids of a river poured on me, that's how fast everything went. I heard the giggles of the girls below once we pulled apart. We both made eye-contact before we gazed down at our feet embarrassingly. 
 "Do it again!" we both jumped to the sound of Peggy's voice, a huge smile on her face. She hopped up and down, splashing her sisters' who didn't really care. Eliza sighed quietly, a frown on her face. I could see the blush on John's face grow even darker, I nervously laughed before slowly standing up. I heard a shift, which made my legs halt into a stop, my head peering over my shoulder. He stood there, brown eyes searching mine in content. 
John smiled, before kissing my cheek softly. It didn't impact me at all, his lips were soft like fur, they were gentle, like you would be with glass. He acted as if I was fragile, or vulnerable. 
At a time like this, I pretty much was. 
I stared at him before the voice of Eliza shrieked.
"Okay! Okay! Get out of here Alexander, we're hanging out." her voice was firm, I sensed anger hidden deep within it. I decided it would be a good idea to go, since the whole thing about Eliza and John had gone off.
I didn't care anyway, John was gay. Yeah. I nodded respectfully, her eyeing me as I passed and disappeared around the corner. I could feel John's gaze dig into my back, I didn't look back. I didn't wanna seem desperate.

(sorry a lot of P O V changes heheheh.)

John's P.O.V

Alexander kissed me. After all this time I thought he was into someone else. Turns out, I was wrong. Hah. What a bizarre trip already. I already passed the thought of being friends with him for two weeks.
Ever since I met him I had this strange feeling, to be fair, I didn't know what it was. Until Thomas decided to show up, hah, this is going to kill him. I chuckled mischievously, the thoughts of Jefferson's reaction sliding into my head. 
I watched Alexander walk off, my eyes glowing with sympathy. I turned to Eliza, a frown still upon her face.
"That was rude. He could've just stayed here with us." I folded my arms, having her know I was upset. Which was true, but I was also quite relieved he had gone. I didn't want it to be awkward. 
Eliza mocked me, focusing with something in her hands. "I'm trying to save you from a toxic relationship, John." she answered, her eyes still following her hands. I'd sit back down on the lounge chair, staring at the way Alex had gone.
"What do you mean by toxic?" I commanded my head to turn toward her, letting her know I was ready to hear whatever she had to say.
Eliza sighed frustratingly. "How many times do I have to say this?" she'd pause, glancing at everyone with a angry burn in her eyes. "You guys' met, two weeks, ago!" she basically yelled at me, I didn't take it in a big way though. 
"So? Eliza, father didn't raise you this way." Angelica patted her sister's shoulder, Peggy at her side. 
"It'd be a toxic relationship if you two date too soon." she pushed Angelica's hand away from her, her voice calming, but still, a tumble roared.
"Explore your options." Eliza continued, fixing her wavy hair. I scoffed, rolling my eyes.
"Eliza." Peggy added herself in the conversation, her eyebrows furrowed. 
"What?" Eliza turned her head sharply to meet eye-contact with her sister.
"It doesn't matter about how long they've known each other. It's love." I blushed slightly, narrowing my eyes at her with gratitude. Eliza growled quietly, sitting up from the bench in the water. Water droplets dripped off her skin as she crawled out. 
She passed John, reaching for the clothes on another lounging chair. Eliza angrily walked away. 
I then noticed, that she was right. It was too early. I sighed heavily, my hands covering my head.
"Don't listen to her John, she's having a hard time because she has no one to cuddle with, kiss, to love, to have someone else love her." Peggy whined. The words hit me like a train, an Idea flickered inside my brain. It made me smile. I whipped towards the remaining sisters', whom blinked at me.
"I have an idea!" 

***

"So you want me to..? What was It again?" he leaned over the bar, a brow raised. 
"I want you to go up to the roof. The last floor." I nodded, eager for him to agree.
"What is this for?" James hesitated, placing bottles under the bar. 
"It's a surprise." I answered.
"You barely know me." James perked up over the bar once again, his eyes meeting mine. This made my hopes fall into water, that finally fell from a waterfall.
"Just, If you decide to go," I hopped off the stool I claimed, my legs carrying my body to the doorframe exit. "Go at 3:00 PM sharp." I stole a glance towards him, his face held confusion. 

*** 

Angelica's P.O.V

I walked through the room, my eyes scanning for a certain someone. Alexander sat on his bed, updating his journal. Hercules and Lafayette were gone, same as John. John had gone to include James Madison in this little plan we had.
Peggy vanished with some girl she apparently knew. Alexander looked up at me with his brown eyes, a questionable flicker in his them. He closed his journal. "What's going on, Angelica?"
I jumped, a strand of my hair falling in front of my face.
"Nothing!" I shrieked, making him jump a little. His feet shifted, before he spoke once again.
"Where's John?" 
"Um," I glanced around, desperately looking for a distraction.
"Angelica." 
"Hm?" My eyes whizzed back to him.
"Answer my question."
The breath I held inside released, making a sigh. I sat down next to him. "Fine, I'll tell you. It's nothing bad, so why not?" I brushed myself off, like dust had been placed on my shorts for a year. 
"After you left us, at the pool," I started hesitantly. "She kind of started up a fight with John. She left. Peggy reassured John, and somehow, that made an idea go off in his head." 
Alexander curiously gazed at me.
"And now, we're trying to get someone with Eliza. James Madison."