-Chapter 6

 *John's POV*

 I sat outside of Alex's hospital room, waiting. I hated waiting, and playing the waiting game. It's to painful to watch someone you love in so much pain. Well, Alex wasn't in a lot of pain. He was numb, actually. Aside from the few cuts on his arms and legs. He still had that bullet wound, and he also lost the feeling in that left leg of his.

 I put my head in my hands, propping my elbows on my thighs. I let some tears fall from my eyes, but I tried to stay strong for Alex. He was alive, and that's all that mattered right now.

I heard a 'ding!' noise from Alex's phone, which the doctors told me to hang onto. As of right now, they were working on removing the bullet, and seeing what's up with his leg. I reached over shakily and grabbed his phone, looking at who'd messaged him.

I know that phone number from anywhere...

Unknown: WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!

Unknown: ALEXANDER GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE!!

Unknown: YOU BITCH!

Unknown: I killed Thomas!!!! SHOT HIM IN THE HEAD!!!

I gasped. What the hell is wrong with him!? Why does he think he can just kidnap people and shot them?! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS MAN?!!?!? HE KILLED HIS OWN FUCKING BROTHER. well, he could be lying just to get my attention.

I decided I wouldn't text him back. That's the worst thing I could do. I turned the ringer off and listened as the phone kept buzzing rapidly.

"You're not getting him back, you skank." I mumbled. I rubbed my eyes as they got blurry. They stung from crying. Even the littlest amount of light made them ache horribly. I sighed deeply and rubbed my temples with my first and middle fingers.

I should've told him before now. I should've told him I loved him. This is all my fault. Why can't I do anything right? I should've been there with him. To help him get away from that.. that MONSTER!

Suddenly, I felt someone sit beside me. I glanced over and saw a girl. She had beautiful curly, short, black hair that ended at her shoulders. She had a gorgeous olive skin complexion, and her eyes were a beautiful dark chocolate brown.

I looked back at my legs, which were dappled with tear drops. I felt someone tap me. It was that girl. "Are you Okay?" She signed. I guess those extra ASL classes were out to good use after all. "Yeah.. I might as well suck it up.." I said with a dark chuckle.

She sighed inaudibly. "What's the reason you're here?" I saw her sign out of the corner of my eye. She didn't look at me, she just stared at her hands. "My.. f r i e n d.. is badly hurt. He um.. he got.. sHoT" I choked out. She nodded, looking slightly sympathetic.

"In under stand." She signed. She pursed her lips, as if to ponder if she should keep going. "I'm here because I have to get my tonsils removed. It's a requirement for my.. home." I just looked at her, dumbfounded. "So, you have to get your tonsils removed just to live at your own home?" I asked. She shook her head. "It's just because of the fact that we have to go through certain scans to make sure we don't have sicknesses. Therefore, we can't have our tonsils because they'd get damaged from the radiation." She signed.

I have no idea how I understood that, but I did some I'm not complaining! The girl fidgeted with her shirt, a light pastel blue color. She took a deep breath.

"I'm John. John Laurens.." I said politely. "Olivia Riese, or Ovia if you wish." I smiled. "It's nice to meet you, Ovia" I tested the nickname on my tounge.

I looked back at my legs, which were now mostly dry. I'm glad Olivia didn't see my bloodshot eyes. They look horrible. I look like complete shit, and I feel like shit to.

I heard footsteps coming down the empty hospital hallway. I slightly look up to see a nurse, coming my way. "excuse me sir, are you here for an Alexander Hamilton?" She asked. I nodded, "yes, I am." "Please come with me, Sir!" She smiled sweetly and waited for me to get up.

I waved goodbye to Olivia, but she probably didn't see it. The nurse walked my down the hall to Alex's room. She stopped outside. "Alright. So, we removed the bullet, but his leg is in bad condition. He claimed that he can't feel any part of that leg or most of his lower left side. We're worried, and there's a slight chance we may have to amputate his leg. Either that or it could get worse. His whole left side could be paralyzed." She explained. I gasped. "Y-You mean.. take his leg off?" I asked shakily.

She nodded. "I'm afraid so, Sir." She said. Her eyes were sympathetic. "Can I.. can I see him? Is he awake?" I asked. "You may see him, but as of now, he is in an unconscious state due to the anesthesia," I nodded. "Thank you.." I said barely above a whisper. She nodded, and walked down the hall again, entering another room.

I took a deep breath looking at the door. I opened it and slowly walked inside. The heart monitor was beeping steadily. That's good, right?

I looked at Alex and felt tears prickling my eyes. He looked so peaceful, yet in so much pain. I walked over and sat down in the chair beside his bed. "Oh, Alex.. I'm so sorry!" I choked out. I reached for his hand and held it lightly. It was freezing cold. I put both of my hands over his in an attempt for warm them.

"Alex I'm so sorry this happened to you.. I'm so sorry!" I began to cry a bit.

I couldn't keep my emotions bottled up anymore. I let them out. It felt good to get them out. Like opening a bottle of over-carbonated soda. If that's a thing..

I grasped his hands gently. When I felt a small grip onto mine. I looked up at Alex, who was slowly opening his deep brown eyes. He looked confused at first, then sorrowful. He looked at me. I blinked. "Alex!" I said a bit above a whisper yell. "H-Hey..." Alex whispered in a pained, raspy voice. He tried to smile at me. I smiled back.

"I was so worried!" I let a tear slip from my eyes. "I-Its.. Ok.. John.." he gripped onto my hand as tight as he could. "I Love You!" It just slipped from my mouth. My eyes widened. His widened to. "You.. Y-You love me?" He asked. I could see the tears in his eyes. "Yes! I do! I always have!" I gripped his hands. He smiled and tried to hug me from his position. I hugged him back. I could feel Alex's tears on my shoulder.

"I love you, I love you, I love you!!" He said through tears. I smiled so wide. I didn't even know it was possible. "I love you so much, Alex!" I said, clinging onto him. I pulled away from the hug and looked into his eyes. "I really do.." I whispered, caressing his cheek as I wiped away tears with my thumb. He smiled as wide as he could.

I slowly leaned in, closing my eyes slightly. I could see the excitement and love in Alex's eyes. He leaned in, and soon the gap between us was closed. My lips on his. There was never a feeling that could compare to this one.

Fireworks exploded in my mind.

As we all know, humans need oxygen. I pulled away from the kiss, a small smile on my face. My cheeks felt hot, and were probably bright red. Alex's cheeks were dusted with a beautiful shade of pink.

Who am I kidding?! Everything about Alex is beautiful! His eyes, his hair, his face, the peach fuzz on his chin, his complexion, everything!

I smiled widely, I could feel my ears being pushed higher by my smile.

"Well, I'm going to get some tea.. do you want any?" I asked, looking into his eyes. He nodded. "I think the doctor said I could have tea.." he whispered, smiling at me. I nodded "okay.. what kind of tea do you want? I think they have peppermint, peach, and green tea from what I saw.." I said. "Peach tea, please." He whispered. "Okay.. I'll be back.." I hesitated to call him 'Love' even though I wanted to.

I kissed his forehead gently, and ambled out of the hospital room, gently closing the door behind me. I looked for Olivia, but she was no where in sight. "I really hope re surgery goes well..." I mumbled to myself as I walked down the hall. I shoved my hands in my hoodie pocket, and made my way to the cafeteria of the hospital.

I saw the nurse I'd met earlier and decided to ask her if Alex could have anything.

"Hey! Um, I was just wondering if Alexander could have anything to eat, or to drink?" I looked at her, blinking. She seemed to think for a moment before responding. "Ok, so. He can have teas, and water of course. He isn't allowed any solids until his anesthesia has worn off, understood?" She raised her eyebrows. I nodded. "I can remember that.." I said with a small smile. I walked over to the drink station and got me and Alex some peach tea, by his request.

Soon, I was headed down the hallway of the hospital, my hands sweating from the heat of the teas.

I knocked on the door with my knuckles, trying not to spill the tea in my hand. "Come in.." I heard a raspy voice say. I smiled to myself and walked in slowly, placing Alex's tea on the small table beside him. He smiled "Thank you.." he whispered. "Of course!" I replied, a wide smile on my face.

I took a deep breath, nervously wringing my hands. I looked over at my tea and took a sip, placing it back down on the table. "This probably isn't the best time to ask this, but... um.. Alex?" I began. He looked at me, "Yes?"

"Would you.. L-Like to be.. m-my boyfriend??" I asked, my heart racing.

CLIFFHANGERS!!!!!!!!!!

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