Love is Blind//Sequel to We're Forbidden

Chapter One

Alexander's Pov

I felt as if my legs were slowly getting heavier as I reluctantly made my way towards where Aaron Burr was standing, waiting for me. After a restless night of thousands of thoughts running through my head, I almost felt as if I regretted agreeing to this dual.

If I died today, John would be heartbroken, and Eliza would be alone. I didn't even tell her that I was doing this, which makes it even worse. John, on the other hand, was fully aware of where I am and he's probably worried to death.

I took a deep, nervous breath as I came to stand in front of Aaron. He gave me a polite smile and reached out to shake my hand. As we shook hands, Aaron's smile disappeared, and he sighed. He pulled his hand away and slid it into his pocket.

"Thanks for showing up, Alexander, but I don't think I can do this today. Theodosia was very ill this morning, and I need to take care of her," Aaron said, turning his gaze to the ground.

I held back a smile.

"Of course, I understand completely," I told him.

He gave me a grateful smile before turning to talk to some people he brought along with him. I couldn't help but smile to myself as I walked away.

I was in a hurry to tell John the good news about the dual, so I walked twice as fast. When I arrived, I knocked on the door twice before stepping back. I was a little surprised at how quickly the door opened, and there stood John.

His face lit up at the sight of me and he jumped forward to hug me. I felt John smiling against my neck, and I ran a hand through his hair, lightly patting his head.

"You're okay, Alex I was so worried," he whispered.

"Wait, since you're okay, does that mean you shot Aaron?" John asked, stepping back to get a better look at me.

I shook my head.

"No, he canceled because his wife was sick."

"I don't really care what happened, I'm just so relieved you're alright. I don't know what I'd do if you died," he told me truthfully, and I even noticed how his eyes were watering.

I glanced behind me to make sure no one was watching before grabbing John's hand and leading him inside. I immediately pulled him back into my arms.

"Hey hey, it's going to be alright. I'm fine," I muttered, gently rubbing his back.

"You really worry too much, John," I said jokingly, as he pulled me towards his bedroom.

We sat down at the end of his bed, and John turned to face me.

"I'm sorry, I just can't help but worry about you."

I rubbed my thumb across his hand. "It's okay. I find it cute."

John blushed as he asked quietly, "Would you mind staying tonight?"

I smiled at him. "I would love to."

We spent the next few hours talking and asking each other questions as if it had been weeks since we last talked, and not merely a day.

"So how's Eliza?" John asked, sitting crossed legged on the bed in front of me.

"She's fine," I replied.

"Does she have any idea about us?"

I shook my head. "She'll probably be suspicious though when I don't return tonight."

John looked guilty. "You don't have to stay," he whispered.

I used two fingers to lift his chin.

"No, I want to," I reassured him.

He offered me a small smile, before lifting up part of the sheets and gesturing for me to lie down. We both laid down under the covers together, and I took my time looking at John.

He truly was beautiful, and I have no clue what I ever did to deserve him. John blushed at the attention and tried to hide his face in his hands.

I chuckled at him and eased his arms down so I could look him in the eyes.

"Please don't hide your face, John," I whispered, brushing some of his hair out of his face.

"Thanks for staying," he muttered, as his eyes fluttered shut.

I smiled softly. "I promise I won't leave."