"So, when do you think he'll do it?"
Alexander was on the phone with his best friend, Eliza Schuyler.
"I don't know. I might have to do it first," Alexander said, fiddling with the end of a blanket.
"You guys have been dating since Sophomore year in high school. We're 24 for God's sake! John and you are perfect for each other," Eliza had a point. They were nearing their ten year anniversary in a few months.
"Anyways, we have a date tomorrow night. He won't tell me what the hell we are doing," Alex loved planning ahead, so he hated surprises, John was the opposite.
"Oh my gosh, remember in Senior year when John jumpscared you at the Halloween party? That was hilarious!" she laughed, reminiscing at how scared Alex had been.
"Hey Alex~."
"What, John?"
John put his hand on Alex's shoulder, Alex turned around.
"AAAHHHHH!"
Everyone erupted in laughter, entertained by the couple's ways of annoying each other.
In between laughs, John managed a few words.
"T-that.. Wa-was…. a-amazing!"
Alex stared at him, his previously horrified expression, now looking just pissed off.
"Seriously? My one fear!"
Everyone laughed even more, loving how they tricked each other.
Alex smiled, he missed high school, missed being able to just lay back.
"Now, I can't trust anyone when we get together. One of my only fears!" he added a chuckle, his friends were like siblings.
"Mon ami, who are you on the phone with?" the familiar French voice called from the hallway.
Alex got up and opened his door, "Yeah, 'Liza. Oh, is Herc here too?"
"Oui. We all just got back from the store."
"Hey, guys!" Eliza called from the phone.
Lafayette and Alex walked into the living room, just as John and Hercules looked up at the noise.
"So, whatcha guys doin'?" Eliza said, making everyone in the room smile.
"Probably watching a movie on Netflix or something," John yelled, "like horror."
"No!" Alex yelled quickly slightly blushing.
Everyone laughed, knowing how terrified the boy could get.
"But I love it when you get flustered!" John teased making Alex blush even more.
"Ugghhh. You are terrible."
Eliza laughed from the other end, "You guys are hilarious. Seriously though John, you just want Alex to cuddle up next to you."
At this, John grinned and turned his head.
"Oh my God, you are absolutely horrible!" Alex playfully hit John's arm, making the taller boy gasp theatrically.
"No, my love. For what shall I do?" John put his hand to his forehead, letting Alexander roll his eyes.
"You guys are so dramatic," Eliza laughed, but also rolled her eyes.
"Oh, Liza. When are you coming? It's been forever since we've seen each other in person!"
It had been about 6 months since Eliza had last come to New York. She had moved to Albany, but she longed for the large city she had grown loved.
"Soon, I promise. I might even move back," she smiled at the thought of not only being closer to her friends, but also to her sisters.
"You have to. We miss you so much!" John called, saying what everyone was thinking.
"Everyone would love that! Absolutely!" Alex was ecstatic. He wanted his best friend to move back to his beloved city.
"I know. I know. I still have to find an apartment. And see if the hospital will offer me a job," Eliza sighed. It had always been her dream to be a physician, and now she is.
"Of course they will. Who wouldn't want such an amazing physician?"
Eliza lightly blushed, she used to have a crush on Alexander, but she got over it quickly.
"Oh, shoot. I forgot that I was supposed to run to the store. Gotta go. Bye guys!"
"Bye 'Liza!"
Everyone waved to each other, and Eliza ended the call.
"So, let's watch some movies!" John yelled, flopping down onto the couch.
Alexander cuddled up next to John as Lafayette and Hercules picked a movie.