Since they broke up, Alexander has been struggling. Lafayette has been helping him, he must admit, but it still hurt to see the two laugh and snuggle and kiss, like a happy couple. He longed for it, and wished he could have made it work with Thomas. However, it wasn't meant to be. At least, not at the moment.
So, he threw himself into his studies in an attempt to distract himself. He passed out in class once due to lack of sleep, and it left his friends worrying and stressing over his well being. They pulled him away from his work and brought him to a library, tossing a bunch of books at him and telling him to enjoy something other than his school work for a change.
Alexander became grateful for the second distraction and found himself lost in the world of Harry Potter, enjoying the story telling and how beautifully phrased sentences were. He must have read the Philosopher's Stone ten times before he finally began to read the Chamber of Secrets. The writing is masterful, and he wonders why he hasn't read it before.
He enjoys the borrowed book, eating his sandwich without much of thought as he rereads the first chapter. Lafayette chuckles, watching him from the other side of the round table as he bites into his own food. "Enjoying the book, lion?" He asks smoothly. Alexander nods happily.
"It's written so well- I can't but get sucked into the world, you know? It's something every writer should aspire to do. Capture a reader's attention to the point where they can't put the thing down." He says, beaming as he looks at the others. John is focusing on something behind him, however. He raises an eyebrow. "Hey, John, what are you looking at?"
John smiles a bit. "Hey- I'm John. Need anything?" He asks, and Alexander sighs and turns around, blinking in surprise when he sees a rather familiar face. Dark, judgmental eyes meet his own and Alexander finds himself shooting right out of his seat, a shit eating grin on his face as he does so.
"Alexander, I thought I recognized your annoying voice," the boy says, although he has the faintest smile on his face and there is no real animosity towards the boy in front of him.
"Aaron Burr! Sir! You didn't respond to any of my emails you ass!" He yells, a grin on his face. "Sit with us, please! It's been so long," Alexander invites, watching as his friend takes a seat. Lafayette blinks in surprise and slight confusion.
"Alexander, who is this?" Hercules asks, eyes filled with curiosity.
"Oh- right. Herc, John, Laf, this is Aaron Burr! He is somehow my first friend even if he is a boring asshat with no opinions. We met years ago in a middle school." Alexander explains.
"We're both in the foster care system, so we just, had something to bond over," Aaron corrects as he pulls his lunch out. "I moved to a different home. Before I did, we got emails and exchanged them so that we could remain in contact. Even then, we couldn't talk much."
"That's the long story though," Alexander says with a fake huff.
Lafayette smiles, deciding to take the friendly approach that Alexander doesn't seem to use often. "Bonjour Aaron. I am Lafayette. It is a pleasure to meet one of Alexander's friends." He says, looking over at Aaron. The other gives a small nod.
"It's good to know that I have some friends here," he says with a smile.
Alexander smirks a bit. "You may have an enemy in the school too," he teases. Aaron rolls his eyes slightly, as though that was the most ridiculous thing he has ever heard.
"You know full well that I don't, or have you forgotten?" Aaron asks, watching the other. "Perhaps you wanted me to share my situation?" He takes not of the mischievous look in Alexander's eyes and he sighs. "Of course you do." He rolls his sleeve up slightly and holds his left wrist up for the other'as at the table to see. "I don't have an enemy," he states, revealing the blank space.
Lafayette says a loud string of French swears, perhaps insults. "You lucky bitch," John manages. Hercules just stares with a look full of disbelief.
"Unlike Alexander who likely has every name you can possibly fit on his arm, I don't go around picking fights. I may make an enemy later in life, but at this time, I don't have one." Aaron says before looking at Alexander, pausing when he notices the lack of long sleeves. Alexander follows his gaze and watches as Aaron reads the names, examines the marks and every spot of ink. "... Only you could make an enemy out of your own soulmate." Aaron says with a sigh.
Hercules' eyes narrow, watching Aaron and about to tell him off. Alexander, however, just laughs a bit with a small smile on his face. "Well, you definitely aren't wrong." He says honestly, a small smile on his face. "But I am determined to make it work between us. Even if it doesn't work out just yet."
"And you are determined, as usual." Aaron says as he eats.
"You know it. I was just as determined to make you my friend when he first met. God I freaked you out so badly. You thought I was a stalker," he says with a smile.
"Not exactly something to be smiling about. Now, what is your soulmate like?" Aaron asks.
Alexander thinks for a moment, but he smiles and begins to describe Thomas fondly. His heart wasn't aching though. He was filled with hope and happiness, knowing that he would be able to get back together with Thomas one day. Even if he isn't with him tomorrow.
Aaron listens carefully and nods after a moment. "He sounds rather nice. Keep in mind, if he does hurt you.. I will torture him." His voice is cold and lacking any emotion that should have been there.
"Hey hey hey- the shovel talk is our job!" John exclaims.
"You are the worst, Burr." Lafayette grumbles.
Hercules settles on flipping the other off. They were an odd group, but Alexander didn't mind in the least.
(A/N): I said I would continue this! I wasn't going back on my word. I'm hoping to get at least eight chapters done in order to make up for my lack of progress.