I saw a friend of mine yesterday at a restaurant called 'Sweet Tomatoes' and she said she liked my book. So, that encouraged me to get a chapter out today. Unfortunately, I don't know her Wattpad username, but thank her anyway (You figure out how your going to do it.). -S

John's POV
I carried the last of the bags downstairs when Henry Jr. clung to my leg like the monkey he is. "Do you have to leave now?" He whined. Alex stood nearby, speaking with my father.

     "Yes," I sighed. "I'm sorry, but if I don't go, I'll miss school." I really didn't want to go back, but I had to. "Sorry, squirt." I said, ruffling his hair. He sighed and let go of my leg. I pushed the bag to the door and plopped unto the floor. Trying to pack with young children who don't want you to leave is difficult. Alex came over and stifled a laugh.

"You're siblings are quite interesting. I take you'll miss them?" He said, chuckling.

"'Course I will." I replied, heaving myself off of the floor. He glanced at the time on the large grandfather clock in the living room.

"We'd better get going," Alex said. "We'll miss our flight if we don't hurry." I nodded and Alex pushed open the door. "I'll never get used to the cold." I hear him muttered under his breath as he carried two bags to the car. I was about to follow with the remaining bags when my father and siblings stop me.

"Bye, Johnny. We'll miss you." I heard my father say, giving me a tight hug. My siblings join in and they're all murmuring 'goodbye'. Lastly, I gave Mary a quick hug and carried the bags outside to where Alex was waiting. He placed them inside the trunk and we got into the car. As we left, my family waved a final goodbye.

     Peggy's POV
"Laf, I feel so bad, yet, I know I did the right thing." I murmured. I sat on the couch of Laf and Herc's dorm, since I wanted to escape Eliza and her wrath for a while. Of course, I brought Pidge with me.

"How do you know you did the right thing?" Herc asked, looking up from his little 'craft corner' of the room.

"Because the author gave me the power of all-knowing." I spat sarcastically.

"What?"

" I was being sarcastic, Sherlock." I sigh. "But, in all seriousness, I just have this feeling deep down that's telling me I did the right thing." Pidge gives me a long, almost knowing, look before nodding. I swear, that dog knows more than she lets on.

"Well, I'm sure it'll all blow over soon. I mean, you can't always have what you want, right?" Herc said, fixing his bandanna. Laf nodded in agreement.

"Oui, but you should stay away from Eliza for now, there's no telling what she might do." Laf advised. Pidge leaped off the chair and padded to the door. I waved 'goodbye' to Laf and Herc and went back to my dorm. John and Alex should be back soon, so things will get interesting. I opened the door silently and snuck inside. I heard my two sister's voices in the kitchen, so I stood by the couch to listen in on their conversation.

"Were you in on this too?" I heard Eliza screech.

"Yes, but I didn't help. I just knew what they were doing and I kept my word not to tell you." Angelica murmured quietly.

"But, why!" Eliza whisper-shouted.

     "Because I agreed with Peggy. So did Herc and Laf. Maybe you should just accept you can't have him, alright?" Angelica said, exasperation evident in her voice. I heard Eliza storming out of the kitchen and managed to duck in front of the couch with Pidge before she stormed out. "Why can't you see reason, Eliza?" Angelica whispered. She walked out of the kitchen and into her room. I slowly got up and went into my room. I sat on the bed and began talking to Pidge.

"I guess this is what happens when I'm not around, huh, Pidge?" I asked, patting her head. She let out a small bark and squirmed out of my lap. She went to my laptop and tapped it a couple times with her paw. "You are incredible." I said while opening my laptop and began reading.

     Alex's POV
     We walked through the gates of Colombia University and went to our dorm building. I took the key from my pocket to open the door, only to find it already opened. I pushed the door open to see Laf pacing around the room and Herc staring at him. When we opened the door, Laf and Herc looked up and gave us a giant group hug. "Herc," John breathed. "I can't breathe." Herc reluctantly let us go and we pushed the bags to our beds.

"I kinda missed this place." I said, taking out my book and throwing it onto my bed. John hummed in agreement and turned to face Laf and Herc.

"So, why are you guys here?" John asked, trying not to laugh.

"Well, Peggy came to us saying that Eliza was mad at her. Of course, it's partially our fault, but that's besides the point. Long story short, Eliza wants Alex to be with her, not you, and she'll do anything to get him." Herc explained quickly.

"What? Why?" I asked, suddenly afraid. I've seen Angelica mad, and it wasn't pretty. I can't imagine what Eliza would look like. Besides, I really don't have feelings for her. John stood still in thought.

"There really isn't much we can do." He says after a moment. "Unless, you have a plan or something, we can't do anything."

"We'll let you know if we think of anything." Laf said, pushing Herc out of the room.

"I'll beat her to a pulp if she touches so much as one hair on Alex's head!" Herc screeched before the door closed behind him. John looked over at me and cocked his head in thought.

"Do you have any ideas?" He asked after a moment. I shook my head.

"Not yet, but I'm working on it."

     Laf's POV
     I pushed Herc into our dorm room and whipped out my phone. "We need to make sure Peggy and Angelica know to keep them from Eliza." Herc said. I nodded in agreement and began texting them.

Messages between Peggy, Angelica, Lafayette, Hercules, John, and Alex.

French_Fry: we need to protect john and alex from eliza's wrath

ANdPEGGO: ya think

SinnamonRoll: she just left the dorm. Idk where she is now.

HERCULESMULLIGAN: thats bad

Johnnyboi: Will you guys chill?

Tired: Please.

ANdPEGGO: shut up we r tryin to save your life

Tired: Yeah, I kinda figured that out.

ANdPEGGO: i think eliza is at the park

SinnamonRoll: That's probably where she went.

French_Fry: just make sure she doesnt try anything

HERCULESMULLIGAN: i am prepared to kill someone

Johnnyboi: Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

Tired: Yeah. I don't want to have to bail anyone from jail.

ANdPEGGO: we will figure it out eventually

     Here's to the person who told me they liked my story. Thank them for the chapter. -S