Request: @crazypup110 (i can’t tag you???) “Can you do a little something in a Hamilton College AU where Alexander sister is secretly dating his friend Hercules and he finds out when he catches them on a date in a secluded area?”
A/N: *yells* I AM SO SORRY FOR HOW HORRENDOUSLY LONG THIS TOOK ME AND I APOLOGISE FOR THE BAD QUALITY AND THANK YOU FOR BEING SO PATIENT IM SORRY please enjoy
T/W: Nothing I’m aware of???
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Your foot tapped up and down against your apartment floor. Fiddling with the seam on your shirt, you glanced up at the clock above the front door. 6:29pm. The seconds hand ticked slowly over the clock face. You were waiting for Hercules to pick you up for your first date.
It was no secret to your friends Eliza, Angelica, Peggy and Maria (who had helped you get ready minuets earlier) that you liked Herc, and you were ecstatic when he asked you out after class last week. Unfortunately, despite the fact Herc and your twin brother Alexander were best friends, Alex made it clear he didn't like the idea of you and Herc dating, so you had to keep it quiet. You were excited all week leading up to the date, but now as the time drew near you were filled with nerves. You, Herc and Eliza had a plan to keep Alex away but you still couldn't help but worry about what would happen if you were caught. 6:30pm. The minuets hand ticked and, on cue, you heard a knock at the door. You stood up, swung your bad over your shoulder and took a deep breath. Opening the door, you were greeted by a familiar face.
“(Y/N)”, Herc smiled. “You look amazing. I meant, that’s not to say you don’t look amazing usually- You always look amazing. It’s just- Oh!”, he stopped himself. “These are for you”. He handed you a bouquet of flowers and nervously shifted from foot to foot. You were glad he was just as nervous as you were.
“Thank you Herc”. You pressed a quick kiss to this cheek. You both blushed deep red. You offered him your hand, which he took quickly.
“Let’s go, before you realise how clammy my hands are”, he joked. “We’re going to the little coffee shop you like just off campus”.
“Javier’s?”, you asked. “I thought we were going back to your dorm. That was the plan we made with Eliza”
“Don’t worry, I texted her and let her know. Alex won’t be around”
“You sure? That’s his favourite cafe”
“I’m sure (Y/N). Don’t worry ‘bout it”. You walked hand in hand out your dorm into the cool summer’s breeze.
A quick peak at the clock revealed the time to be 8pm. Thank god Javier’s was open late tonight, because you and Herc was having so much fun you wanted to stay there all night. You sat together on a love seat, your head on Herc’s shoulder and two long forgotten cups on the table in front of you. You talked about everything, from class, to music, to the tailoring business Herc wanted to open after school. You were so engrossed in conversation, you didn't notice a text from Eliza pop up on your phone screen.
Eliza
Hope things are going good! We’re just going to get coffee then Alex will be back. I’ll keep you updated xx
“(Y/N), can I tell you something?”, Herc asked.
“‘Course, anything”
“Actually it’s more of a question”
“Ask away”. Hercules put an arm around you and pulled you close.
“Can I kiss you?”. You had no clue what to say. The obvious answer was ‘YES!’, but no words came out of your mouth, so you just leaned in. Herc reciprocated and your lips met his. He carefully held you head in his hand and deepened the kiss. Just then, the door to the cafe opened.
“And so I said, ‘Thomas, that was a real nice declaration, but welcome to the present, we’re running a real college. And then he- (Y/N)?”. Alex’s jaw fell open. Eliza stood behind him, gaping. You and Herc jumped apart. “Herc?!”
“What are you guys doing here?”, Eliza frantically asked.
“You knew?”
“I sent you a text!”, Herc responded.
“What text?”
“Oh no...”. ‘Uh oh’ was the only thing you could think. You were sure Alex was going to get angry. He didn't want you and Herc together, yet, here you were.
“Alex, before you get mad,”, you began. “I’m an adult too. I can make my own decisions and I don’t need your approval and Herc is a great guy and-”
“(Y/N)”, he cut in. “I’m not going to get mad”
“You-, you’re not?”. You were confused. Alex was very hot-headed, and this is exactly the thing that would make him mad.
“No”, he stepped towards you. “I’ve been thinking. I know I’m really protective of you but that’s only because I love you. And, maybe I shouldn't be getting in the way of you and Herc, because, if you want to date anyone, I’m glad it’s Herc. I’m sorry”. You stood quietly for a moment, shocked.
“Thank you Alex”, you whispered. “I love you”
“Love you too (Y/N/N)”. He pulled you into a hug. “We’ll let you get back to your date now. But please, don’t make out in front of me again”. You laughed as your brother and Eliza left the shop. You turned back to Herc.
