Nothing to do with this chapter but I love the song and the art style anyway enjoy the chapter. Sorry, it took so long. 


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"Colors of Autumn By Alexander Hamilton, co-writer- screw you, John." Ths line receives a few laughs.

Is it a story or like a poem, or a song? 

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*Alex* 

My heart is leaping out of my chest. John's the only one who knows about these. There just poems or short songs. I don't like sharing them just because it's original work it cant be given a grade, it cant be proven right or good. I'm better with debating or with my opinion because I believe in that and I can get a grade. 

This is the only thing I would get shy about. Ever. (Hehe, just you wait Alex) 

"Colors of Autumn By Alexander Hamilton co-writer Screw you John," I speak out. Everyone perks up and pays attention to me laughing slightly. How in the world did this happen? Why did I have to dare John to sing?! Now I have to do this! FML! 


"It's within a system, a network of difference when we realize we're all the same." 
Everyone's eyes narrow and think of what I'm saying. This is one of my most complete ones and it's really just a poem that kinda makes you think, it's kinda relatable. I don't know anymore. 

"When we see what we are. When we realize we're all in the same system, helping someone out unknowingly, no one seeing it until the effects arise. We're like a forest. A forest of tall exuberant trees-"

 Everyone tilts there head, probably not knowing what 'exuberant' means. 

"-Working together and helping another even when nobody notices or sees. Until the leaves turn green, like always year after year." 

Everyone seems into it now. 

"But Autumn comes and the colors change. Like always year after year, and the cycle continues. We stare at the colors of the trees. Yellow, orange, red...We see the falling leaves as a dead success for another year. Nothing more. Not knowing that those leaves will eventually help every living thing. " 

Everyone just seems in a pondering state, but they also seem to pay attention so I read on. 

"We are all colors of autumn leaves, we are all those tall trees in a forest network. Somehow we are all connected and cause a chain reaction with every move we make and every breath we take." 

They seem almost enchanted by the words flowing from my mouth off a page that was written on almost 6 years ago. 

"We take our time through the Spring and summer of life, as we change and turn in autumn to eventually fall in the colds of winter. People are the colors of autumn. And some will create a legacy to eventually help every living thing. It becomes a network, and by that time we realize it we see we are all the same and just a small part of a wide plan. In a small spectrum of things, we are still a speck."

Everyone claps. 

"UH Alex, is their mooooreeeee, maybe explaininggggg?~" John questions me with a smirk, a mask he is seeming to wear constantly tonight. 

"Fine....What I'm talking about is a very deep subject that I as a 12-year-old should not have been able to conjure up or understand. But I did. " I had to switch up words since it was now in past tense

"What I'm saying is that like leaves in a forest network we all change and affect the world even without knowing. But eventually, as we get older and we create a legacy for ourselves and we die off that legacy we created, and the effect we had on the world could help every living thing, like dying decaying leaves  leaving behind life-giving nutrients for plants to help other animals that in turn will help other animals which helps humans and it becomes cycle, a system." 

"A network."

Everyone is in awe. 

"Wait you were 12 when you wrote that?" Jefferson questions. 
I close my notebook and nod taking my seat by John who high fives me. 


"You should get that published in the college paper." James worked there so of course, he could find a way. 
"Nah, it's not that good." 
"Yes, it is!" He exclaims suddenly. 

He sits up more and continues speaking.

"You came up with a theory, no conjecture, when you were 12 that no other twelve years
old would understand, or even think about and you understood it completely. Something that was so complex on such a grand scale that you have put into simple understandable terms and analogies. It's amazing and needs to be published." 

I stare in astonishment as James rants passionately might I add about my work. 

"I guess." I shrug. Everyone cheers and James hugs me. I smile widely. 
"Alright, let's get this show on the road. Ummm, HERC! Truth or dare?" 
"Dare." He says plainly. 
"I dare you to...." Peggy jumps over to me and whispers something in my ear. 
"Um, okay? I dare you to sit by Laf?" 

Herc and Laf blush madly before he hesitantly gets up and walks over to him. 

"Um, Eliza, truth or dare?" He questions 
"Truth." 
"Who's this Maria girl?" He smirks, seeming to get over the previous dare. 
"Oh um cough cough, you say you need something Angie? Let's go over here." She attempts to drag Angelica away to no success. 
"No, no, I want to know too. Who is she?" She wiggles her eyebrows and pulls Eliza down. Liza sighs and begins to speak. 

Everyone leans in. 

"She's just a girl that I went on a few dates with no biggy, James truth or dare!?" 
Angie leans over to Eliza. "We are talking about this later." She laughs at the blush creeping its way on Eliza's face.

"Uh, dare." 
"I dare you to yell everything you say for the  next 3 rounds." He groans. 
"FINE!" He shouts. Everyone laughs. We continue with the game. 

Soon enough Eliza is asleep on Angie's shoulder and Laf unconsciously fell asleep on a blushing Herc's shoulder. Peggy and John are chatting it up as James and Thomas wave goodbye. 

I talk to Angie. 

"So how is everyone at home?" 
"Eh, Dads getting older, but I won't tell him that to his face." She laughs sadly. 
"Looks like Peggy's getting tired," I said desperately trying to change the subject. 

Angelica turns around to see Peggy laying on the couch fighting sleep. 
"Ahh, well looks like we better get going, it's been fun Alex. Bye Herc, John." She slowly stands and helps Eliza stand as she sleepily makes her way to the door. Peggy has knocked out already so Angie just carried her. 

"Bye guys. Nice hanging out we *yawns* should do this more." Eliza says as she makes her way out of the door. 

The dorm was now becoming increasingly empty as the original squad sits in the room. 
"Herc, should we get going?" 
"Um?" He jerks his head slightly towards the sleeping Laf. 
"Mhpm, so who was Lafs crush?" I still didnt know. 
"Oh um that..." His hand makes its way to petting Lafs head, I assume unknowingly. "me." He mumbles just enough for me to hear.

I gasp smally. 

"Really?" I can't help but smile as he nods his head. "Do you like him too." I nod towards his hand petting Lafs head. 

He blushes and shrugs. "I dunno know. Maybe? Yes?" I squeal quietly as to not wake up Laf. Well, you can stay here with him for now, I'm going to g I have work to do. " 
"Okay."

"Bye John." I wave before walking out into the cool air. Slowly I make my way back to my dorm, taking note of how lovely the stars look. Finally reaching my dorm I slowly walk in. 

I make a beeline for my room and instantly sit down at my desk and begin to work. Another normal all-nighter. 


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