That’s right my birthday is coming up and I really want to dedicate that day to how far this blog has come and how grateful I am for all that has occurred. For all the followers and friends I’ve gained, I couldn’t be anymore grateful for all of them!
I also want to do something special but I’m not sure on what on the moment and I also want to celebrate for hitting 888 followers!
We’ll see what happens ;3 but for now we’ll get back to our regularly programmed chaos
It’s a little quirky and stupid but hey, that’s the boys for you
Enjoy
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Walks usually cleared Alex’s mind. Whenever he felt stressed or let a certain someone get to him, he would always let his feet guide him somewhere.
Today was one of those days. Finals were next week, and Alex was freaking out. It’s not that he was worried about passing, no he’s fine with that, he is just nervous about the actual test taking.
He hated to admit it but Alex has really bad test anxiety. No matter how prepared he was when the time came his mind would blank. He eventually would get his groove back, but it still irritated him that he couldn’t control this stupid antics of his.
So here he is walking away from his feelings. The rain, fresh from the early morning showers, filled the sixteen-year old’s nostrils calming him of the struggles of being a teenager. After about fifteen minutes of mindless walking, he decided to stop at a local park.
He sat down on the swing set and let out a breath enjoy the silence. “The hell you doing here?” a cursed voice questioned snapping Alex out of his peaceful state
‘Please Lord, if you let me commit this murder and get away with it I promise I will never complain about anything ever again.’ the boy pleaded as Thomas took a seat on the other swing “You gonna answer or you just gonna continue to sit there like an idiot?”
“Why don’t you fuck off, yeah? ” “Whoa, what has your panties in a bunch? ” “Nothing that concerns you. ” “Oh, come on! Entertain me with your little problems!” he mused swinging a little. It was quiet for a second. Alex thought over if it was worth trusting the demon himself with one of his stupid flaws.
“You can’t tell anyone, and I do mean anyone. And, if I find out that you did then I will personally kill you. Got it? ” “Yes, you’ll hurt me if I tell blah, blah, blah. Now tell me!” “Alright, so you know how finals are next week? ” “Yeah? What about it? ”
“I’m worried if I’ll get a bad grade or something.” “Why? You always pass.” “Only at the last minute! My stupid anxiety gets in the way every time and this time it really matters! Colleges will look back at this year and see that I messed up and won’t give me a fair trial. I’m going to fail at life because of myself.”
“Ok one, you need to tone it down you are very dramatic, and two, you need to get out of your head. Don’t think.” “Easy for you to say, you do that all the time.” “Hey! Do you want my help or not?” “Fine, fine. What do you have in mind?”
The taller boy got up from the swing and dusted off his pants before turning back to Alexander “Race me. ” “What? ” “You heard me. Get up and race me. ” Thomas smiled. Alex stared at Thomas for a while before letting out a grunt and standing up.
“I bet I can go through those monkey bars faster than you. ” “This is entirely stupid! ” “It sounds to me that you are going to lose. ” the boy let out a small ‘humph’ before getting in position “Ready, set, go! ” Thomas yelled running ahead of Alex already halfway there to the monkey bars
“Hey! Not fair!” He yelled trying to catch up, but Thomas was too far “Come on slow poke! You’re gonna lose! ” Thomas laughed causing Alex to mumble as he reached the bars. He tried to climb fast but had completely forgotten that it had been raining earlier. It was almost like time slowed down as Alex felt his foot slip and tangle with the upper bar swinging him to the side.
He felt a pain from his right shin to his ankle before crashing to the mulch floor. Alex let out a strangled cry which alerted Thomas as he looked behind him to see the scene. “Holy shit, ” he climbed down and ran over to the boy who was clutching his leg “What happened? ” “I-i tried to climb up but I slipped, and I think I broke my leg!” he cried
“Um, ok. Should I call the ambulance? ” “No! It’s not that bad. Can you call my mom? My phone is in my pocket.” Thomas nodded quickly and reached into Alex’s pocket fishing out his phone and calling Martha.
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“The good news is that it is not broken. Only sprained. Just be more careful next time ok? ” “Yes, thank you, doctor.” Martha sighed and shaking the man’s hand before turning back to the two boys “What were you two thinking? You could have gotten seriously hurt! You are lucky that it’s just a sprain. Ugh, I was so worried!” She cried grabbing Alex’s head and cradled him to her. “Uh, mom?” he said but it came out in a mumbled sound. Martha finally lets go of her son and kissed his head. “I’m going to go sign you out. Be right back.” Once she was gone, Thomas sat on the end of the exam table “So, how are you feeling?” “What does it look like?” “Like you’ve been run over by a truck.” He chuckled and looked at his shoes.
“Thank you,” “Hm?” “For getting me out of my head. It may have gotten me in this position,” He started pointing at his wrapped leg “But it helped.” “It’s no problem. As much as I sometimes dislike you, I don’t like seeing people hurt. Even clods like you.”
“Has anyone ever told you that you are one sexy man? ” John hinted sliding next to Thomas who was typing away on his computer “What do you want John? ”
“What? I can’t say that my boyfriend is sexy? Is that such a crime? ” “It is when I know you have something to gain from me.” he said looking over to the freckled man and laughed when he saw the pout on his lips
“I wanted to ask you a question.” “Yes? ” “Well, you know how I have this project due for my class next week? ” “Mhm. ” Thomas hummed half engaging in the conversation as he strolled through Pinterest “Can you, oh I don’t know, be my model? ”
It is of lesser known fact that John is in Art school and his final grade, he has to do one of his favorite styles which is still Art and what is a better way to do that then by painting his boyfriend?
The man looked up at John instantly and pulled off his glasses “Like ‘model’ model? The kind you see on magazines? ” John nodded and smiled up at Thomas “That seems fine.” “Yay! I’ll go grab the costume! This is going to be great! ” he squealed and jumped up from the couch running to their bedroom
“Ok. Wait, costume? ”
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“Babe you done yet?” he yelled setting up his isle “I’m not coming out. ” “What? Why? ” “Because I look like an idiot! ” Thomas groaned from the bathroom “No you don’t now come on and get this over with.”
After a few bickering words and some bribery of a possible sexual favor, John finally got Thomas out and on the bed. “Aw! You look so cute! ” he beamed “Shut up and do the damn painting! ” he growled hating that he has to do this. But on the other hand, he kind of liked the outfit.
The way the white fabric draped over his milk chocolate skin, the wreath sitting perfectly on his bouncy curls, and the slick baby oil plastered on his chest and arms making him look like some kind of holy god.
“Holy shit.” John mumbled having to look away quickly before Thomas could see the small amount of drool spilling out of his mouth
Getting to work, he starts to mix the colors to make the certain shades he is looking for before starting to free hand paint. A few hours later he had three fourths of the picture done when he gave Thomas a break “Can I see how it looks so far? ”
“Go ahead.” John spoke stepping to the side to let the taller man see “Whoa,” Thomas whistled touching the parts where it was already dry “I look hot. ” he smirked making john rolled his eyes.
“You are so full of it.” “Yes, but you love me so it doesn’t matter.” he said smiling and giving him a peck on the lips “I guess. ”
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“Thomas!! Thomas! Where are you?? ” “In the kitchen!” John rushed in and slammed into Thomas trapping him in a big bear hug “Wha- what are you doing? ” he chuckled rapping his arms around him “I did it! ”
“Did what? ” “I got an ‘A’ on the final! ” he cheered. The wide smile never leaving his face as he was really proud of the work he put into that painting. His teacher especially loved it.
“That’s great baby! I’m proud of you.” Thomas smiled giving him a deep kiss to which John giggled into “It’s all thanks to you. I really appreciate you being my model.” “Ain’t no thing chicken wing.”
John snorts and pushed him away “You’re such a dork.” “Yeah but I’m your dork.” “Unfortunately.”
Hey! Here is another one for you! It’s one of my favorites which is hamlaf!!!
This is for @xxcentaurus! I hope you like it 😩 ( I re-watched this is us so I’m in my feels)
Song to go with this: 26 - Paramore https://open.spotify.com/track/2EcQY09CYgJ1qk6H1qZf8h?si=h3f1KRJUR5WVaM6jgikh9Q
Enjoy~
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Things could change in a matter of seconds. One minute you could be fine and the next, you’re alone in this empty void. You don’t know how you got in or why you are in. All you know is that you’re stuck.
“Why can’t you admit that you are scared? ” “Excuse me? ” “You heard me. One minute you’re all up and close to me, and the next minute you are acting like I’m the most repulsive creature ever! I-it’s like you’re scared of me Gilbert! ”
Lafayette was in the void a lot. You could say that it was his happy place? A way for him to think his way out of situations he could not control. He did not like when he wasn’t in charge of his life.
“I’m not scared Alexander,” “Oh yeah? If you’re not, then how come you don’t want to make us official? If you even cared about me then you would at least tell me why.” “I do care, ” “Obviously not! ”
This is not the first falling out. Though, this is the farthest they have ever gotten in the conversation. Most of the time Alex would get so frustrated that he would have to leave, or it would lead to some mislead make-up sex. Not fixing the big elephant in the room each time.
And it appears time was up, and this was the final straw
“Look, I’m not saying I don’t like you. I do. I just, ” “You what laf? Say it. Say you’re afraid. Say that you’re scared to be with me. Fucking be a man and say it!” Alex seethed narrowing his eyes at the taller man. He smacked his teeth when he didn’t get a response.
“I knew it,” he whispered nodding his head and backing away “I knew it. You don’t even have the balls to tell me why. You know what, ” he sighed turning around and grabbing his keys and wallet mumbling incoherent words to no one.
Alex made it to the door before speaking his last words to the man he loved “I guess I wasn’t important enough to you.”
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Three pounds on the door woke Alex from his late-night slumber. He groaned checking his phone to see it was 4:26 am before sliding out the bed and heading towards the door.
To his surprise, it was Laf. A very drunk and laf. “What are you doing here? ” he sighed rubbing his eyes. He honestly did not have the strength to deal with this. Lafayette said something, but it was way to slurred to comprehend. He pushed his way in much to Alex’s dismay
“Hey! What the-” he groaned and closed the door moving towards the swaying man. “No, ” laf managed to get out jerking his arm out of Alex’s grip “laf, I don’t have time to deal with you right now. Let me take care of you.”
The taller boy shook his head and turned away from the tired lad “I don’t wa-ant your help. ” “Then why are you here? You made it very clear that you don’t want to be with me and I am trying to move on. I-i don’t understand.”
“I came to tell you something.” “Then hurry up and spit it out so you can leave.” Shot Alex rolling his eyes and crossing his arms. “I wanted to tell you that I’m sorry.” “Oh, really now? It’s too late for that.”
“No, Alex I-” Laf tried to say but was interrupted by the impatient man named Alexander Hamilton. “You know what? No. I’m going through this again. I can’t keep going in these circles with you. Just, let me go.”
After a good moment of silence, Lafayette finally spoke “Are you done yet?” “What?” “You know, interrupting me like you always do. Honestly, it’s funny how many times you can use that aspect. Quite impressive.”
“Oh, grow up Gilbert. This is sad.” “No what is sad is that you won’t let me get out a God damn sentence before jumping to conclusions like always!” he yelled punching the wall scaring Alex so much that he jumped back with wide eyes
“Laf,” “I’m sorry I,” he paused and breathed in “I was scared. Alright? I finally admitted it. Happy now?” he laughed raking his fingers through his hair. “I was afraid because I didn’t want you to leave me like others have. With my parents’ sudden death and with my past relationships, I didn’t want to feel that familiar pain again. “
By now he was on the couch with his head in his hands shaking his head. “It’s ok, Laf.” “No, it’s not! I tried to protect myself and, in the end, I hurt you! That is not what I wanted! At all.” he said voice cracking at the end causing Alex to look up at his former lover. He noticed the tears streaming down his face. His heart ached badly, he did not like to see the person he loved crying let alone upset.
“Lafayette, you weren’t trying to. I know sometimes I can be a little ‘much’ and I may have pressured you into telling me.” Alex started but Laf shook his head “You just wanted to be exclusive and I was dragging it along. I didn’t think about how it was affecting you or if you were fine. I should have cared more.”
Alex, for the first time in a while, did not know what to say. He did not expect his night to go down like this. With everything that happened between them, he didn’t think that it would lead to him condoling his ex-lover. “Get some sleep. We’ll talk about it in the morning.” He replied softly making laf lay down.
He quickly got a spare pillow and blanket and tucked the already sleeping man in before going to the kitchen to get a glass of water and headed to the bathroom where he got some ibuprofen. He set them on the table and looked at Laf. “What am I going to do with you?” he questioned rubbing his tear stained cheeks and pushing the hair out of his face.
With one final glance, he sighed and got up heading to his room. Maybe with a clearer head, he can at least start to resolve this conflict between them.
“Babe wake up!’ Laf heard but didn’t respond as he turned over letting out a groan “Come on birthday boy we have a big day ahead of us. Don’t make me get re-enforcement.” John tsked giving the younger man one last chance. He sighed when he got no response.
“Alex! It’s time!” he yelled towards the door before stepping to the side. Laf didn’t even have time to think of what was going on, footsteps coming faster and faster until he felt a heavy weight on top of him. “Ow, what the hell?” “Wake up loser, it’s your birthday!” “If you could get off of me I would.” He murmured into the pillow. Alex looked back at John grinning before climbing off of the sleepy man.
“Ok, I’m up.” He sighed a small smile on his face. The two boys took a dramatic breath before singing a horrible cover of ‘Happy Birthday’ and pushing a small gift towards him. “Aw guys, you shouldn’t have!” Laf gushed tearing away the tissue paper and pulled out an apple watch “Wha- You really didn’t have to get me this!”
“We know that you said you didn’t want anything, but we couldn’t resist.” John beamed sitting next to laf on the bed “Well thank you both for this lovely gift.” Laf said giving both of them a kiss on the cheek “And, we have one more present for you.” “Oh, that is unnecessary!” He tried to argue but the two boys shook their head.
“No laf this will be great! Besides, you only turn 25 once.” “Yeah so stop being coy and get dress!” “Okay, okay!”
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“Where are we going?” “See, if I tell you then it would ruin the surprise. “Lafayette groaned but still let him be dragged down the street by the boyfriends “You can’t see through that right?” John asked waving his hand in front of the blind man “No.” “Good.”
“Can I at least get a hint?” “It’s a place.” “That’s it? I only get that?” “Yes, now stop asking questions and enjoy this journey!” Alex said while John snickered in the background “I hate you both.” He mumbled but said nothing the rest of the way. He tried to analyze where the destination by listening to the world around it but all he got was the sound of traffic and the two boys talking in front of him
‘This is going to be a long day.”
They finally stopped making Laf shake in excitement. By now he was beyond thrilled to figure out where they took him “Ok, you ready?” “Yes! Show me already!” crowed Laf bouncing on his toes drawing a laugh from the others. He felt one of them step behind him and start to untie the back of the blindfold. Once it was off, the boy blinked a couple of moments getting use to the sunlight and looked at the sign in front of him.
“Ta-da!” John squeaked doing jazz hands in front of the building “Animal shelter? I-I don’t understand.” “Oh my god laf we’re getting you a dog!” Alex said rolling his eyes at his big goof “What? A dog?” Laf whispered looking at John to see him nodding his head enthusiastically before turning back to Alex so quick, you would have gotten whiplash “Ne joue pas avecmoi en ce moment.” He threatened “I’m not! We really are getting a dog.”
A high pitch squeal came from Lafayette ‘s throat as he ran over and hugged his boys “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” he cried before setting them down and running inside
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“You sure this is a promising idea?” “Yes! Just look at him,” John stated pointing at the man walking around the kennel looking like a kid in a candy store. “You know he has always wanted one.” “Yes, but I don’t like dogs that much,” Alex grumbled but gazed at Laf with soft eyes. As much as he didn’t like dogs, he couldn’t deny that Lafayette looked so cute gushing over the variety of dogs.
It didn’t take long before the boys heard a gasp and the sound footsteps coming towards them “I found the one!” Laf approved pulling them both to the pin that held the dog. It was a Jack Russel terrier mixed with a chihuahua or as some people call them a “jackua.” It was tri-colored with brown, white and black. She only had one eye and seemed to be blind I that one.
“That one? You’re positive?” “Yes! She is perfect!” Laf jumped up and down. He could barely contain himself “Ok. I’ll go get the worker.”
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The park was a lovely place to hang out with their new buddy. She laid her body in Laf ’s lap enjoying the attention she was getting. It was almost like she couldn’t get enough “What are you going to name her?” John asked patting her head. Loving the way she pushed herself into his hand. He could already tell that he was going to love this dog. “I don’t know yet,” he hummed scratching her back.
“How about Sophie?” “No,” “Lexie?” “Nuh-uh.” They paused for a moment thinking of more names “What about Millie?” Alex commented not looking up from his magazine “Yeah, yeah I like that.” Lafayette smiled looking down at his little baby. She looked up and laid her head on her stomach. Her eyes never looking away. His heart couldn’t handle all this cuteness “Little Millie.” He whispered before looking back up at his boys.
“Thank you, guys. I really appreciate all of this even though some of us,” he paused and looked at Alex who had a tiny blush “Do not care for dogs, you looked past that and got me what I have been wanting since I have moved here, and I could never repay you all.” “Well you could,” “Alex, “John warned but still had a smile on his face
“No problem baby. It was the least we could do. Happy birthday.” He beamed and leaned in planting a kiss on his lips with Alex following suit. The rest of the day went by very well. They went back home to find everything they needed for a dog. Laf shook his head but didn’t say anything. Just appreciating all the gifts his wonderful men have gotten him.
He spent the rest of the day taking selfies with Millie and the boys posting them all on Instagram. You could say that this was his best birthday yet.
Hey! sorry this is late (It’s like 10 pm here lol) but school has been a bitch and blah blah
Anyways, starting this off right, enjoy some hamliza you beautiful beans
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“Alright, here’s your check and thank you for dining with us today!” Eliza smiled handing the elderly couple their check.
She walked back towards the front desk and sighed dramatically dropping her little notebook and flopped into the open chair “Once my career as an author takes off I’m so out of here.” She mumbled picking at her fingernails “You say that all the time.” “Yeah? Well, this time it is Vanessa! I can feel it in my guts!”
“Or that’s just gas. “Vanessa chuckled making Eliza slap her on the arm “I am serious!” she scowled looking at the front door when she heard the bell chime “Oh It’s Alex!” Vanessa chirped waving at the man. His hair seemed to be to his shoulders but was put up in a half bun and his glasses were perched up in his hair along with a pencil behind his ear.
He had on a honey mustard yellow sweater with slightly baggy blue jeans. He looked rather comfortable. Alex waved back with a smile bright as day that had Eliza looking between the two ‘Is this the man she has been telling me about?’ she thought ‘Well he is cute I’ll give her that.’ She noticed the way she would speak only to get nods of the head in return.
“Come on, I’ll give you your favorite seat.” Vanessa beamed escorting the young man to the table by the window. Once she returned, she was bombarded with questions “Who is he? Is that your new man? I didn’t think you could move on from Matt!” “Whoa, no he is not my man and Matt is still my boyfriend. Well, maybe. It’s complicated! Alex is a regular here,” “Then why have I never seen him before?” “He usually comes on the days you have off or something like that,” she paused looking at the way Eliza was glancing at him with fascination and interest “You want to take him?”
“What?” “Wait on his table. I’ll let you take him since you seem to like him yes?” Vanessa hinted causing Eliza’s cheeks to feel hot “Wha- no! I do not!” “Sure.” She said pushing her in the direction of his table “You’ll thank me later.” She smirked then left Eliza alone waiting on the next customer. Taking a deep breath, she walked over to the table “Hi! I’m Eliza and I’ll be your server.” She spoke but furrowed her eyebrows when he didn’t look up from the book he was invested in.
“Hello?” She tried again but still got nothing. Eliza let out a small huff before tapping him on the shoulder. He jumped looking up at her with wide eyes and a hand on his heart “Oh sorry! I didn’t mean to scare you! She squeaked. Alex shook his head and smiled closing his book and giving Eliza his full attention
“Um, what would you like?” She asked only to get a questionable look ‘What’s going on?’ Eliza glanced around quickly trying to look for Vanessa but was brought back when Alex tapped on the table. She looked back down with curious eyes to see him pull out a medium sized notebook and began to scribble on it “Hi If You can’t tell I’m deaf and is trying to read your lips so sorry if I’m looking at you weird.” He finished and slid the note towards her
“Oh….?” She hummed and grabbed her pen from her waist apron “Hello! I’m Eliza and I’m sorry I didn’t know.” She hurried down on the paper and slid it back “Pretty name for a pretty girl.” He wrote ever so smoothly that seemed to swoon Eliza “You’re too kind, Alex. You see anything you like?” “Maybe.”
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A couple of weeks go by and Alex started to stop by more and more now that he knows Eliza’s hours. To save time and effort, the two communicate through notes in that old notebook Alex brought with him every time. It’s safe to say that Eliza had been looking forward to seeing that long brown hair and a wide smile.
“Hi Alex! The usual right?” she wrote down only to see him shake his head and take the notebook “Actually, I was thinking If I can take you to dinner. Tonight maybe?” Eliza’s stomach flipped as her legs started to feel like jelly.
“S-sure thing jelly bean.” She wrote nervously hating the fact that even in a non-verbal conversation she is still just as awkward. That all went away, however when she heard little snickers from Alex before he wrote something else “You are something special Elizabeth Schuler.”
“John? Georges? I’m home! ” Lafayette yelled into their townhouse. His face puzzles when he didn’t get a response back “Guys? ” Still nothing. He hummed in confusion before flinging off his light jacket and walking more into their house.
He checked the living room, kitchen, even John’s office but was met with nothing. “Where are they?” he asked himself to look down at his watch ’ 7:05? They should be here.’
Climbing the stairs, he hears voices coming from the hall bathroom. He let out a sigh of relief and knocked on the door before opening it lightly “Hey, there you two are. ” he said smiling at the two. Georges was in the bathtub playing with his action figure while John was washing his hair
“Oh hi, babe. You’re here early.” John beamed gladly accepting the kiss Laf gave “Business was slow today, so I decided to close early. Hey, ma chérie!” “Hey poppa!” he waved and continue to play with his toy
“Dinner is in the microwave if you’re still hungry. I’m almost done with this little man.” “Actually, I wanted to tuck him in tonight. Haven’t done it in a while.” John nodded and finished washing out the suds from the boy’s hair “Go eat and he’ll be ready for you.” “Yes, ma’am.” “Hey! ”
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“Read another one daddy!” “But I already read three.” “One more! Please? I promise I’ll go to bed!” Georges squeaked jumping up and down on the bed “Alright, alright. I’ll read you another. Just, sit down.” Finally, the little boy sat down and got under the cover waiting for his father to start
“Last one, right?” The little boy nodded and ushered Lafayette to continue. Luckily for the man, Georges fell off in the middle of the book. He kept going for a little making sure that he was truly asleep before closing the book softly and leaning over getting a better look at the boy. He had never been so happy to see a sleeping child in his life but when he heard the little snores, he wanted to do backflips.
“Goodnight baby,” he whispered to an already sleeping Georges before kissing his head and walking to the door. Laf sighed when he finally closed the door. He forgot how hard it is to put a hyper 5-year-old to sleep
Walking in their room, he flopped down on the bed Completely exhausted “You finally got him to sleep, huh? ” “Yes, ” he said into the pillow drawing a chuckle from John “How do you do that every night? ” “I have my methods,” he said setting down his tablet and raked his hand through Lafayette’s hair.
He yawned and scooted closer to his husband’s body. “Did you have a good day at work?” he asked breaking their comfortable silence. Laf explained his hepatic day of a life as a real estate sales agent. The more he talked, the more he drifted off as the soothing massage on his head to the warmth of John’s body, the sleep was getting to him
John cooed at the now sleeping Lafayette then started to take off his shoes and other work clothes leaving him in just his palm tree boxers. He rolled his eyes but still let the small smile be plastered on his face as he tucked the younger man in before climbing in himself.
It surprised him when he felt arms wrap around him, but he soon relaxed in them drifting off into sleep world himself.
Enjoy the second part of the first one-shot I did (its Hamliza if you didn’t read it)
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Two years later ••
“It is a very safe procedure Mr. Hamilton,” the doctor signed “All you need to do is give us the go ahead and we could get this done right away. ”
“And you’re sure this will work? ” “Yes, Ms. Schuyler. It is a 90% success rate and will hold up.” the doctor nodded and handed over the pamphlet with the rest of the information provided. “Now if you want to think about this then you can get back to me by the end of the week at your next appointment. ”
“Thank you, Doc.” Alex signed and smiled while grabbing Eliza’s hand and giving it a squeeze. He knew that she was nervous about hospitals let alone surgery. As they walked out and into the busy streets of New York City, he kept stealing glances at her watching the way she was processing all this new information.
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“Are you sure you’re ok.” Alex signed. Eliza had been studying up on her ASL material. It had been a while since she had learned it way back in 11th grade. “Maybe…” “You wanna talk about it? ” he finished and hummed tapping the dining room chair next to his
She sighed and rubbed her temple before sitting down “Now, tell your boy what’s up. ” he smiled and placed his chin in the palm of his hand
“I’m just worried about the risks. ” “The very low risks.” “Yes, but they are still there. I know you have been waiting for this all your life and I am in no way of stopping you. I just, I don’t want to lose you. That’s all. I love you Alexander.” she blushed finishing the sentence moving a piece of hair out of her face.
“Aww, you’re worried about me! ” he snickered causing Eliza to slap him on the arm and roll her eyes “Of course I am you dumbo! ” she laughed wrapping her arms around her love “You’re one of the only things I have.”
“Do you really want me to not do it? ” he questioned finally asking the big question “I do. You really want this, therefore, I will follow what you say.”
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“The doctor will be ready in five minutes.” the nurse said closing the door once she was finished leaving the pair alone
“So this is it? ” Eliza mumbled to herself before turning back to a nervous yet excited Alex “Don’t look so glum, love. It will be ok.” She took a deep breath before walking over and sitting at the edge of the bed taking her beloved’s hand.
They sat there like this for the rest of the time. Just taking in each other’s energy that no words could express. That all need quickly when the nurse came back in with the doctor. “You ready, Alex? "he signed as Eliza got up from where she was sitting.
the boy nodded before bringing Eliza’s hand up to his lips. Giving her a gentle kiss and a light squeeze of reassurance, he was taken away "Please be safe,”
Hours go by and as they did, that’s when Eliza would start worrying more and more. “They should be done by now,” she spoke to herself pacing back and forth in the waiting room. “Ms. Schuyler?” Another nurse called out into the room bringing the girl from her little panic moment.
“Yes I’m here, is he ok? Did something happen? ” “No ma'am. I have come to tell you that the procedure is over. The surgery went well! If you would like to see Mr. Hamilton now then I can take you to him.” “Yes, please.”
She was lead down the hallway and to an unfamiliar room. The nurse opened the door and stepped inside motioning for Eliza to come in. Once inside, she shes her man looking exhausted with bandages wrapped around his head.
“Oh sweetie,” she whispered running towards the bed. She rubbed his arm making him look up at her and give her a small smile
“Oh, good you’re here. ” the doctor said walking in the room. “It went well! No hiccups or anything like that. ” “How long till he can hear? ” “Well I would say three to 5 weeks. Give or take. Then when you come back we will turn on the device and hopefully it works! Just change his bandages and keep him from touching his head.”
“Will do. ”
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The time has come.
Eliza guides Alex through the similar hallway and is directed into a room by the nurse. It didn’t take long before the doctor waltzed in“Alright, let’s get this show on the road shall we?” he beamed and grabbed the scissors from the nurse. He walked over and slowly cut away at the bandages making sure he doesn’t damage anything.
“Okay, the first part is done. Now for phase two.” He spoke setting down his materials and reached his hand behind Alex’s ear flicking on a switch. A slight sound filled the room as the tiny machine came to life “Phase three,” with a click of a button from a little remote, Alex felt a little buzzing and then some static before crystal silence. “Alex? Can you hear me?” he heard. He fucking heard.
He never thought the day would ever come where he was able to understand what people were saying let alone hear. “Alex? Baby?” cautioned Eliza making the boy’s head shoot up in surprise. Catching the girl he loved with a stare, he let out a loud whale as tears started to weld up in his eyes. It was almost like he heard an angel. No, he did hear an angel.
“What’s wrong?” she asked the doctor scared and confused “Did something happen? Is he in pain?” She was brought from her little interrogation when she felt a tug at her side “E-Eliza!” he spoke shocking the girl to almost death “Alexander?” she whispered going towards him and wrapping her arms around his side. That is when the dam broke. Alex let out a loud sob as he clutched to the girl not wanting to let go in case this was all a dream.
Eliza even felt tears falling down her cheeks as reality started to settle in. ‘Alex could hear.’ She thought over and over again not believing what was happening