John's Pov

I was having a relatively good day, up until dinner, that is. I was just sitting at the table eating dinner when all of a sudden there was a knock at the door.

I stood up with a sigh and quickly walked over to the door. It was probably just someone here to deliver a package or give me a letter, something like that. Since I was expecting someone I didn't know to just hand me a letter and leave, I was pretty surprised to see Alexander.

I raised an eyebrow suspiciously and glared at him. To be honest, I wasn't actually upset, I just wanted him to think I was. The last thing I want is for Alex to think I'm happy to see him after the other day.

Alex gave me an embarrassed look and glanced down at his feet. It was then that I noticed the suitcase in his left hand. I sighed again for the second time that day.

"Alexander, why are you here?" I asked, annoyed that my dinner had been interrupted.

He tipped his head a little. "Could I just come inside first?"

I thought about it for a moment. I didn't want him to think I still loved him, or anything like that, because us being together would only get us in trouble. But I should at least hear him out and see what he wants.

Five minutes later and we were both sitting on my couch, drinking tea. Alex took a sip, before starting to explain. "Eliza thinks I'm on a business trip for the next three days. I need somewhere to stay."

I facepalmed. "Why would you tell her that?" Alex shrugged.

"She asked why I had been acting differently and I couldn't think of anything else to tell her," he argued. Then he gave me a disappointed look and set down his cup of tea.

"I suppose I'll just have to find where else to stay then," Alex said sadly. I rolled my eyes.

"Fine. You can stay here," I told him. Alexander gave me a grateful smile and stood up to hug me. I quickly stepped back out of his reach.

"Don't hug me," I said stiffly. Alexander laughed awkwardly under his breath.

"Right. I won't do that then." He looked around the room, then turned back to me.

"So, where do I sleep?"

I cursed under my breath. "I only have one bed, so unless you want to sleep on the couch, I guess we'll have to share," I muttered.

I saw him blush, then pick up his suitcase. "Well, come on then," I said, grabbing his arm and leading him into my bedroom. I had a decently sized bed, so it shouldn't be too awkward at night. Hopefully.

I knew Alex already knew where the bathroom was, so I headed into my bedroom to let him get changed. I closed the door and quickly changed clothes, just in time for Alexander to knock on the bedroom door.

"You can make yourself comfortable, I'll be back in a minute," I told him, before walking to the bathroom to brush my teeth.

When I came back, Alex was already asleep, under the covers on the right side of the bed. I couldn't help but smile as I looked at him, but after a moment I made myself turn away.

I quietly made my way to the other side of the bed and slid under the sheets beside him. I squeezed my eyes close and tried to fall asleep, pretending Alexander wasn't lying next to me.