That Summer in Nevis (Lams)

Chapter 11

John POV

   Okay, but Alex with his hair down, is so adorable. He's always adorable, but it's like...more adorable? He should leave it down more often.

   I don't know how I had the confidence to do it, but I'm cuddling Alex. I don't know what happened either, but all that matters is that he's in my arms, and it doesn't look like he's leaving anytime soon. Hopefully, he'll figure out that I like him. I'm making it obvious, right? Somehow, I managed to get him in my arms.

   New goal: Make it insanely obvious that I have a massive crush on Alex.

   Deep breaths, Laurens. Okay, I got this. Just flirt. It can't be that hard.

   "Aleeeeeeeex." I start poking his arm, but get no response. "Aleeeeeeeex."

   I look down and see that he's asleep. What do I do now? I look at him again. Oh my god. He's so cute. Focus, Laurens. Okay, I just need to move without waking him up. It's summer, and he still hasn't taken a break.

    Slowly, I start slipping away from that adorable, tiny human, but I don't get far, because somehow he senses me leaving, and hugs me tighter while pulling me back in. Maybe, I can just ask for help? No. They would just tease me...who else? Oh! Martha.

Washingmom

Turtles.: Help.

Washingmom: What's wrong, Dear?

Turtles.: [insert selfie of Alex sleeping on John]

   I see the bubble thing that shows someone is typing, and start having hope. Then, it suddenly disappeared. Come on! Nooooo!

   I set my phone down, and see Meggy taking pictures. Again. Okay, maybe, just maybe they won't send these ones to every social media site, and to everyone- and I'm wrong. Couldn't they have just sent the picture to me, and be done?

   "Hey, Johnny." Maria greets, smiling uncontrollably. "What's a, what's going on here?"

   "Yeah, yeah, help me, Ria." I groan.

   She turns to Peggy and mouths, 'Should we?' The yellow girl shakes her head, and they walk off, leaving me helpless in more ways than one.

Alex POV

   My eyes flutter open, and I scan over my surroundings. I see the pool, the beach, John holding me, Mom and Dad getting food- wait. The memories of a few hours ago kick back in, and I smile. John has one arm wrapped around me, and the other latched onto his phone. He still thinks that I'm asleep, so I snuggle up against him. He can't blame me for my actions while I'm 'sleeping.' Maybe, I just like comfort. He'll never know. I can feel him staring at me, so I shut my eyes.

He sighs. "I love you, Lex. I wish you knew that." John pulls me closer to his chest. "I wish we were a thing. I wish I could tell you..." He starts softly singing 'If I Could Tell Her,' but changes the pronouns. His voice is so beautiful. He should sing more often. Halfway through the song, he gets interrupted by Laf.

"I'll make you a deal, if you promise to tell mon petit lion how you feel, I'll get him off." Laf starts laughing. "Y'know, Mom showed me the text you sent her. I didn't think she could be that savage. But, after Meggy posted those new pictures, I figured I would come to help you out."

What pictures? Did Ria- she did, didn't she...

John paused to think for a second before answering. "As much as I love your brother, it's been two hours, so get him off me."

Laf grabs me very easily, and swings me over his shoulder. Due to that being a very harsh motion, I pretend to wake up. I start pounding my fists into his back so he can put me down. While carrying me down, he whispers in my ear. "I know you were awake. You're very welcome, mon petit lion."

So John does like me...

I make a plan to tell John how I feel tomorrow. It's gonna be perfect! We'll go explore the town tomorrow, and we'll go eat, and while we're all waiting for our food, I'll tell him. Perfect! Nothing's gonna get in my way!

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...you sure about that, Lexi?

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