TW: Cursing, Blood, Abuse Mental/Physical, Mention of Self Hate/Harm, Mentions of Unhealthy Eating Habits, Homophobic Slurs, Fighting, Panic Attacks
(John's POV)
Alex and I had gotten back to the dorm 15 minutes or so ago and we're sitting on the couch watching TV. Not cuddling obviously, we don't know when my father will be back and we didn't want to risk falling asleep cuddled together.
The next thing I know my dad comes storming into the dorm and I see a version of him I haven't seen in years and it terrifies me.
(Alex POV)
John and I were watching TV when his father came storming into the room. He was yelling and screaming at John and then me and back at John. I only caught a few of the things he said
"Dating. Fags. Disgust me."
Was all I heard but then I saw John stand up and then be knocked to the ground. It took a few seconds to realize what was happening.
'He just hit him…Henry Laurens just hit his son…'
I got off the couch and tried to get Henry to stop but he just pushed me back into the wall. I knew I was to small to stop him but I kept trying. John fought back and got a good punch in right to Henry's jaw. That only seemed to enrage him more and I tried to get him to stop but he threw me away again and that's when I knew I needed help. I knew my- well George was on campus because we ran into him earlier and his office wasn't far so I called him
He picked up on the second ring
"Hey Alex, what's up?"
"Come. Dorm. Please." Was all I could get out and then I hung up.
I don't know how long it had been till he got there because I just sat in the corner crying watching the love of my life be beaten by the on person that is supposed to love you unconditionally. Finally George got there and literally threw Henry out of the dorm, I ran over to John still crying.
John looked at me and smiled he insisted he was fine and didn't need to go to the hospital, even though his nose was bleeding along with a cut above his also winced when he sat up. We sat on the floor crying together while George called the police. John told him it was no use, that Henry would be out of custody within the hour.
A few hours later John and I were cuddling on the couch trying to process everything and I swore to him that Henry would never hurt him again. Henry did indeed get out of custody but he was on his way back to North Carolina thankfully.
(Christmas Day Still Alex POV)
I woke up before John so I decided I would let him sleep and make breakfast. He hasn't been sleeping well since the incident with Henry. I slowly got out of bed so I wouldn't wake him up. I walked into our small "kitchen" in our dorm. We had eggs and bacon in our mini fridge so that's what I made. After I was done making the eggs and bacon I cut up an orange and put all the food on the plates. Once the food was on the table with our coffee I went and woke up John. I gently shook him awake.
"Merry Christmas" I said with a smile on my face.
"Merry Christmas Lexi" I smiled at the nickname
"I made breakfast for us, it's on the table along with our coffee."
"Okay, I'll get up and be right out."
"Okay." I walked out and when I went out I sat one of John's presents on his seat.
(John POV)
I got out of bed and put on my hoodie and walked out to the table to have breakfast. When I got to the table there was a small wrapped box sitting in my normal seat.
"Merry Christmas Baby. Go ahead open it."Alex said when he noticed me staring at it
"Okay…" I opened the box and inside was a small stuffed turtle
"Alex I love it, thank you."
"That's just the beginning. I still have a couple more for you that you"ll get when we go to dinner tonight at George and Martha's."
"Okay, can I get you your present?"
"Eat first, the food is getting cold."
"Okay mom."I said only half jokingly as I sat down and started eating
After we ate I got Alex his present: a new leather journal with an 'A'on the front and one of his favorite type of pens.
We watched Christmas movies while cuddling on the couch until we had to get ready to leave for dinner. I got up off the couch first and got my shower while Alex got George and Martha's present wrapped and got his outfit together.
Once we were ready we left for the Washington's house. When we got there we had dinner and after we exchanged presents. Alex got George a new briefcase and Marta a new charm for her necklace. Then he handed me a bag and it had a book in it titled
'Beginners Guide to Owning a Turtle'. I was really confused because I don't own a turtle, unless you count all of my stuffed turtles, so when I looked back up at Alex and he was holding a turtle I squealed. I squealed like a teenage girl in front of not only Alex but also Mr. and Mrs. Washington and I don't even care because, Alex got me a freaking turtle! I took the turtle from Alex and held it close.
"So do you like it?"
"Alex are you crazy?! I love it!"
"Good. What are you going to name him?"
"Flash."
Alex chuckled to himself "That's a great name for him babe."
"I know." I said with a bit of sass in my tone
(Alex POV)
We stayed at George and Martha's for a while after I gave john his turtle, he paid more attention to Flash then me. After we came home we got Flash settled in his tank and then we resumed our Christmas movie marathon that we started this morning.
By the second movie I was falling asleep and the last thing I remember think was that this was the best first Christmas for us.
AN: Okay y'all here is the second part to chapter seven it's not good by any means but it's something I also realized how unedited the first half was so I will go through and fix that along with any here as well over the weekend. Love you all! Thank you for continuing to read this! Bye till next time!