Hello guys. I guess I just figured out that I am terrible at writing romantic stuff, but I'll sure darn try! This chapter will just be some fluff for some the characters who are "together" and some development between Maria and Peggy. I am also going to attempt writing John and Alex's "confessions" to each other. So sorry if it isn't as great as you expected it to be. -S

     John's POV (A couple months ago.)

     I walked into our dorm to see Alex sitting on his bed reading a book while Herc and Laf were watching something on the television. I couldn't really tell what is was. Laf and Herc looked up. "John mon ami! You're back!" Laf exclaimed. 

"Eyyyyy, Johnny Boy!" Herc said. "He's all yours." Herc whispered to me before dragging Laf out of our room. He pouted the whole way to the door. 'Tell me everything!' Laf mouthed before the door shut. Laf you are such a romantic. This has to happen now or never! If I don't buck up enough courage now, I may never! Alex grabbed a small piece of paper to use as a bookmark in his book. 

"Alex," I began before being cut off by Alex shushing me. 

"Listen John, I meant what I said, every bit of it. I, just wanted to let you know." Alex said quietly. 

     "Alex, I know you did." I replied softly. He already knows you care you buffoon! Will it really be that difficult to ask him out!?!?! I was about to speak again, but Alex stopped me by closing the distance between us (Alex was standing up at this point and.) and kissed me. I nearly toppled over but managed to regain my posture at the last possible second. When he finally broke away, I just stared at him, unable to speak. I mentally slapped myself for not being my witty self. 

     "T-thank you Alex, and I wanted to know if maybe you'd like to get some coffee with me later." I rambled. You buffoon!! You're rambling!! I nearly opened my big mouth again but Alex agreed and I instantly closed it. All of a sudden, I hear Laf screaming through the wall. 

"Laurens, I like you a lot. Just remember that." Alex said kindly before proceeding to murder Laf verbally. What would my life be without these people?

     James' POV (Finally...) (This is the present time.)

"Thomas, what is your problem with Alexander!!" I basically yelled at him. I don't know how he can be so kind to me while hating on Alex. 

"I-i don't know alright!" He snarled. This made something inside me snap.

"I know when my advice isn't needed!! I have given you so much advice over the years, which I have been right about, and you always listened. What happened to you!!" I howled. 

"Jemmy," Thomas said, reaching for my hand.

     "Don't call me that!!" I yelled and pulled my hand away. With that, I took a small bag with some tissues and cough drops. I stormed out of the room, leaving a stunned Thomas to ponder this himself. I'll hang out with the Sisters today, it would be better than staying here at the moment. I took out my phone and it turns out the Sisters were inviting me over anyway. I'm pretty sure John still had classes and Alex would be out with Herc and Laf somewhere.

(Time skip to when he gets to the Sisters' dorm room brought to you by Nutella*.)

     Eliza let me in and I told them all that had happened that afternoon. "Just let me at him and you'll see what I can do to him!!" Peggy immediately yelled. She shot up and started punching and kicking the air. Angelica sat her down and told her to chill and calm down a little. Eliza suggested that I speak with Laf because he was the best at handling these situations since he calls himself the "Love Master" or something of that sort. 

"I will." I agreed. Peggy got a text on her phone.

"I've got to run gang. I have someone I need to meet." She explained shortly. With that, she grabbed her wallet and slipped on her shoes within a few seconds. Then, she was out the door. 

"What was that about?" I asked, rather curious. Angelica and Eliza shrugged.

"I would suppose she's going to hang out with Maria if I know Peggy." Eliza said. I nodded in understanding and we talked for the rest of the afternoon.

     Peggy's POV

I stopped at the entrance to our dorm building. "Hey Pegs!!" called Maria. I walked over to her. 

"Where are we going?" I asked Maria excitedly. She shook her head and refused to tell me. I snorted at her and followed blindly. We headed in the direction of the park.

(Time skip to when they get to the park.)

     She covered my eyes and pushed me through the park. When she stopped guiding me, she had me open my eyes. "Alright, open 'em." Maria said happily. I did what I was told and opened my eyes. 

     "Wow..." was all I could manage to say. She had brought me to a section of the park I hadn't been to before. There was a small pond and a cherry blossom tree was nearby. A picnic blanket was set up underneath it. "Y-you did this all for me?" I asked, slightly embarrassed. She nodded vigorously and pushed me toward it. We settled down and ate some of the food she had there. 

     "You deserve all of this and more Peggy." Maria said, shifting slightly so she faced me. "I just wanted to say that I care about you as more than a friend, but I just didn't know how to tell you." Maria mumbled. I tried in vain to hide my blush. SHE CARES!!!! SHE ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT ME IN THAT WAY!!!! I was trying hard not to forget to breathe. Then, I just grabbed her face and pulled towards me and kissed her. I didn't even know I was gay until now. 

(Time skip because I'm terrible at writing this romance stuff.)

"Thank you s-so much Maria." I stuttered after we had left and were heading back to the dorm. 

"No. Thank you Peggy. You've made this one of the best days of my life." Maria replied. She gave me on last kiss before walking to her dorm room. Oh will my sisters want to hear about this... I walked off to my dorm. When I opened the door, Eliza basically threw me inside. 

"Where have you been!!" Angelica screeched.

"I wasn't gone long and besides, I started a new life for myself." I replied smoothly. They probably wouldn't like the fact that I'm going out with Maria. But, I don't care, they can't control my life anymore. I'm not going to live in their shadow forever.

     I'm going to end it there guys. My apologies for not having a chapter up yesterday. That was my fault. I'll make up for it soon, don't worry. Thanks for over four hundred reads!! You guys are AMAZING!!! -S