Don't Throw Away Your Shot

Chapter Twenty

Quick shoutout to Communist_Egg and annas_deupi because why not

3 week's later

Herc's POV

That morning...

I wake up to the sound of my phone and to that annoying ringtone. I rub my eyes tiredly as I pick it up and answer the call.

"Who's calling?"

"Bonjour, Herc."

I felt myself turning red from the embarrassment. It was Laf.

"Hey Laf, what's up?"

"Where are you? School is still happening, you know."

"Yeah, just overslept I guess."

"Mon am- We're all here getting coffee. Get Johnny and we'll meet you guys there."

"Alright, cool."

I heard Laf hang up the phone, making nme sigh tiredly. I go walk up to John's door and banged my fist against the wood.

"John, get up! We gotta go!"

"Fuck off!"

I walked off and got ready to head out. John walked back out in a sweatshirt and some jeans, his hair in a messy bun.

"Let's just go." He mumbled tiredly.

I didn't hesitate and headed out the door, texting the chat on the way.

HorseFucker: Were on our way
ANDPEGGY: About damn time
ElizamonRoll: Language
ANDPEGGY: don u need English lessons
ElizamonRoll:😑
HorseFucker: K were walking there now
DrunkMaster101: I already got your coffee and John's frap
ANDPEGGY:😃😃😃
DrunkMaster101: TAKE COVER
ElizamonRoll: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE aLeX
ANDPEGGY:😩👌🏼🔥💯
ANDPEGGY: LAAMMSSSS
DrunkMaster101: ?
HorseFucker: ^
ANDPEGGY: Laurens And Hamilton
ANDPEGGY: Lams
JohnnyRockets: fuck yall

*JohnnyRockets has left the conversation*

I glance over at John as he tucks his phone in his back pocket and just kept his eyes ahead. We soon made it inside, and Alex engulfed it John into a hug, giving him his drink. I went to hug Laf, and he did it back, but then went beside Peggy and laughed with her.

I still longed for him.

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That afternoon...

How much do I hate Physics?
More than anything.

I'm pretty bad at Physics, which is why I'm failing.

Yup, pretty great life.

John and Peggy were both in this class with me, so it was fun since we sat in the back and did whatever came across our minds.
At the momemt, John was dozing off as Peggy was doodling on her white folder with a sharpie. She can draw pretty patterns on whatever, whenever.

I just needed to ask her.

"Hey Peggy, can I ask you something?" I asked, Peggy looking at me and nodded.

"Do yo like Laf?"

I saw her face blush red as she shook her head.

"N-No way!"

"Peggy, tell me."

"I-I don't like him!"

"Peggy."

I looked into Peggy's eyes, forcing her to stare back at mine.

"Do you like Laf?"

She looked down and shrugged, nodding.

"I like him a lot, Herc. But I'm not good enough for him."

I looked at Peggy as she looked helplessly at me. She really liked him, and for Peggy, Love was rare. I just wanted her to be happy

But I still loved Laf so much.

"I'll help you."

"What?" She asked, dumbfounded.

"I'll... help you get with Laf. He likes you too, actually."

Peggy got all giddly and smiled brightly, hugging me tight and thanking me over and over again. I just hugged her back and let it slide, but deep inside,

I will never be satisfied.