Paper Planes (Lams Soulmate AU)

Awake

Alex's POV

We waited for hours. By the time nine o' clock rolled around the hospital was mostly empty and Laf had fallen alseep on Herc's shoulder. I turned to Herc with a serious tone and asked, "Hey, do you uh. . . do you know what happened to him?" Hercules's expression became grim which made me nervous. He took a breath before responding, "Y-yeah I think I do." He said, "But I think John should tell you on his own time. It's not my place." He explained. I nodded, "I understand." I said, looking down. I heard footsteps and a nurse appeared at the entrance of a hallway leading out of the waiting room. "Are you three here for John Laurens?" She asked. Hercules nudged Lafayette and I nodded, "How is he?" I asked. I couldn't see the nurse's expression due to her mask, "He's stable and able to have visitors but he isn't awake yet." She explained. I nodded, "Only one or two of you at a time if that's alright, one of you is his Soulmate right?" She asked. I sheepishly raised my hand, "That would be me." I said. The nurse nodded, "Why don't you come on back?" I stood up and followed her to room seventeen seventy six. She nurse opened the door, "He is right in here, I'll leave you too it." She said kindly. I stepped into the room, immediatly tearing up at the sight of my soulmate. He was hooked up to a couple of machines including a heart monitor. I drew closer to his bed, sitting down on the edge of it. I noticed how pale he was and how frail he looked laying there. I brought my hand up to my eye, wiping away a tear that was about to fall. "H-hey, I know you can't hear me b-but, I'm here. An-nd uh, well I'm sorry that we had to fi-inally meet like th-this." I managed. I ran my fingers through his silky curls, noticing that his skin felt cold. I stayed there with him, telling him things about the trip and how much I loved him. I talked about our letters and how I was going to surprise him by moving here. "Peggy was crying when I left, but I promised I would call." I was saying. I heard a soft giggle. I held back a gasp. I turned towards my Soulmate's face to see his eyes fluttering open, "What w-was she crying about?" John asked weakly. I drew in a sharp breath and threw my arms around him, trying to avoid hurting him. He let out a quiet, yet genuine laugh. "Hey Lexi." He said, pulling me closer. "H-hiya Soulmate." I breathed. His curly hair brushed the side of my face, it had been taken out of its ponytail sometime in the past few hours. I felt his grip and me loosen and I pulled back slightly, tears flowing freely down my cheeks. "I love you so much!" I managed. He giggled, "I love you too, Little Lion." He smiled. I cupped John's cheeks and pulled him towards me. Our lips connecting.

John's POV

Alex cupped my cheeks and pulled me toward him. Our lips connected I felt fireworks go off. I pressed closer to him, the kiss was gentle yet full of love. It seemed to last forever, and I wanted it to. But eventually we broke apart. I stared into his dark brown eyes, just breathing in the fact that he was really here. Then it hit me, "W-wait what're you doing here?" I asked in utter confusion. He beamed at me. Oh god his smile sent shivers through me and made butterflies explode on my stomach, "I was gonna surprise you. I decided to move here, to be with you." He explained. My eyes widened all I could think to do was pull him into an embrace, so I did. I pulled him close to me, his small body was warm and seemed to fit against mine like a perfectly made puzzle piece. He rested his head in the crook of my neck. "Y-you're really staying?" I breathed. He laughed comfortingly, "Yeah, love. I'm not going anywhere." He whispered to me, kissing my neck where his head was resting. I giggled, "I love you so much." I said. "I love you too." He assured me. I laid back, pulling Alex with me. The smaller boy lay his head on my chest and I wrapped my arms around him. We lay there in comfortable silence, he played with my curly locks that fell around my shoulders. I ran my hands over his back. He hummed sleepily. "Tired?" I asked. He hummed again. I giggled, "You can go ahead and sleep if you want." I told him. Alex mumbled something about sleep being for the weak before dozing off. He looked so peaceful when he slept, it was cute. A moment later I heard the door click open and looked up to see Laf and Herc. I waved them over and gave them the sign to be quiet, pointing at the sleeping Alex. My friends nodded and took the seats next to the bed. "How are you doing, mon ami?" Laf asked in a hushed voice. "I'm okay now." I said, smiling at my sleeping Soulmate. Laf and Hercules smiled but soon their faces fell to concern. I knew what they were thinking. "J-John, how did you get beat up?" Herc asked carefully. I sighed, "I think you guys know." I said. They nodded, "We can't let you go back there." Herc pointed out. I nodded, "I-I know. I c-can't go back any-yway. He k-kicked me out." I told them. The two nodded grimly. I glanced down at the floor. "Mon ami?" Laf asked, grabbing my attention. I looked back up at him, "You could stay with us-the Washington's I mean. We have plenty of room." He offered. I gave a small smile, "Th-thanks, I think I'd like that." I said. He nodded, "Of course, mon ami." I felt a slight movement on my chest as Alex shifted in his sleep. I pulled him closer and he seemed to settle down. I looked up to see my friends smirking at me. I rolled my eyes, "What?" I asked. "You guys are too cute." Herc remarked, earning a groan from me. "Shut up." I said sarcastically. Just in time Alex shifted, clinging tighter around me. Laf clapped a hand over his mouth to cover up his laughter, my face went bright red. "C-cut it out guys!" I whisper yelled, which only made my friends laugh more. I rolled my eyes again but refocused on Alex. I gazed down at his sleeping face, I took his ponytail out and ran my fingers through his hair. "Awww" Herc and Laf said simultaneously. I flopped my head down on my pillow, groaning in mock annoyance. My fluffy hair sprewled out, framing my face like a lion's mane. Laf and Herc giggled a little, "Aw we're just teasing, mon ami." Laf said. I laughed sleepily, "I know, you guys." I said before dozing off.