(A/N - Trigger warnings - extreme homophobia, offensive language)
John's POV
Alex was quiet most of the day. He didn't even raise his hand to answer questions in class like he normally does.
There's something going on. I though to myself, But what?
When we got back to our dorm after classes, I asked him, "Hey, are you ok?" While putting my hand on his shoulder. He shrugged it off.
"Yeah. I'm fine." He replied drily.
"Seriously, honey. What's wrong?" I asked him in all seriousness.
"I said I'm fine!" He exclaimed, clearly angry. He sat down on his bed and pulled out his laptop.
I stood there for a moment deciding what to do. I didn't want to make him angrier then he already was, but I also wanted to comfort him. I decided to comfort him.
"Talk to me." I said, walking over to his bed and sitting down next to him on his bed.
"I said that doing what we were still doing wouldn't work! I said it wouldn't work, and no one listened!" Alex yelled, and he started crying
"Ok, so that's why we're meeting tonight to figure out a new plan." I said calmly.
He just sat there for a few minutes, breathing heavily. I wrapped my arms around his shoulders and leaned into him, trying to comfort him as much as possible. I looked over at his face and saw tears streaming down it. I kissed them away.
"Thank you." He said when he calmed down. "That's really what in needed, I guess."
"Of corse." I smiled, kissing him. Once we pulled away, he looked back at his laptop and started typing.
"What are you writing?" I asked.
"I'm coming up with a new plan." He stated, clearly engrossed in his work.
I looked over his shoulder at the screen. It read,
New Hidden Relationship Plan
Since the previous plan was unsuccessful, a new one must be fabricated. These following points will outline this new plan.
• The plan with be gradually eased into, so not to raise any suspicion
• Alexander and John must have no relations outside of their dorm room, physical or otherwise
• Lafayette will take only the side of Alexander in any and all arguments had
• Hercules will take only the side of John in any and all arguments had
• John and Hercules, and Alexander and Lafayette must sit on opposite sides of the lunch table
• John and Hercules, and Alexander and Lafayette must not sit together in classes
• There must be minimal conversation between Alexander and Hercules
• Lafayette and Hercules are mad at each other, but are still friends
• If Thomas provokes a fight, a fight must ensue between Alexander and John
"Wow. You really thought this through." I said after he finished typing it up.
"Yeah. It just kind of all came to me once I started writing." Alex replied.
I kept my head on Alex's shoulder while he went through and checked all his spelling and grammar.
"You could just use spell check." I suggested.
"Yeah, but I catch stuff that that stupid program doesn't." He said.
"It's probably all correct anyway, knowing you." I laughed. I snuggled deeper into Alex, watching him work intently. It was fascinating how fast he could type.
"Yeah, your probably right." He smiled, leaning over to kiss me
XXX
Laf and Herc joined us in our dorm after dinner. Alex read off the plan to them once we were settled in. They were shocked when Alex finished.
"Dude, are you sure you want to do this? It's pretty intense." Herc said.
"Yes. We need to be more drastic." Alex said confidently.
"You know this might put a serious strain on your relationship... right?" Laf suggested carefully.
"We'll be fine." Alex said, almost automatically.
"Are you sure?" I wispered in his ear. "Saying these things could really be tough on us."
"Like I said, we'll be fine." Alex said, almost like he was trying to assure himself.
XXX
Alex's POV
Laf and I went to breakfast the next morning, without talking to Herc and John. We sat down at one end of the table after getting our food, and they walked in and sat down a few minutes after. They started taking quietly, so I turned to Laf.
Before I could say anything, Thomas came over and sat down at our table.
"So, what are the bitches up to today? Did the fags get in a fight?" He joked.
"We're not fags." John said, and I saw an opportunity.
"I can defend myself!" I exclaimed across the table, looking at John.
"I was just making a truthful statement." John sneered, a little bit surprised by what I said.
"Well, next time, leave me out of your goddamn 'truthful statment'!" I exclaimed. Thomas, looking satisfied, got up and walked away.
"Fine!" He said, and turned to Herc and wispered something in his ear.
"How was that?" I wispered to Laf.
"Bon." He replied, thinking. "Just, next time, keep it going for a little bit after he walks away so that it looks more real."
"Ok." I replied, thinking over his advice.
John and Herc got up and threw out their food, and went back into the hall, not giving Laf or I a single glance.
No matter how fake I knew that reaction was, I still felt a pang in my chest when he walked away like that. It hurt me to even think that John hates me, even if it's just for show.
"Ca va être bien." Laf said, putting his hand on my shoulder
Lags right. It'll be ok... I thought to myself, taking a deep breath. We just need to muscle through it, and we'll be fine... right?
(A/N - Sorry I've been updating slower than usual lately. I've been super busy these past few weeks. Don't forget to review!)