16. Confessions & Custody

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Hey guys! APpArEnTLey I'm a smol bean. I disagree. I IS A FIERCE WARRIOR (who happens to be 5'0) AnYwaYs, enjoy!
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Y/N's POV

"OH MY GOSH! I WANNA KEEP THEM! CAN WE KEEP THEM?!" John asked, moving closer to the unfazed animal in complete fanboy mode.

"Um... yes!" I smiled, moving to pick him up. The adorable little thing fit perfectly in the palm of my hand. He looked up at me casually, as if this were a normal occurrence.

What a normal day. (Note the sarcasm)

"I hereby declare that his name shall be Fred!" John announced, picking up the small guy and holding him in the air like Simba. I had half a mind to start singing the Circle of Life.

(AAAHZIBBENYAHH ZUBABIZIBABA)

"AnYwAyS," I said, taking Fred away from him. "I need you to promise that you won't tell anybody that I'm a girl. Not even Alex, Herc, and Laff. If I get caught they could send me home or do something worse."

He looked at me for a moment with a small smile on his face before nodding solemnly. "I promise that I won't tell anybody," he said.

"Not even...?" I let the question dangle and he chuckled softly.

"Not even Alex, Herc, and Laff," he said.

We sat there for a moment in silence until Fred started to move towards John, who happily scooped him up. Who does he think he is, taking mah child?!

"Sooo," he smirked, holding Freddy in his palm. "If you're not really a guy, then what's your real name."

"Y/N Owens," I said, "But you can only call me that in private."

"Deal." A second later he froze and a look of realization came across his face. "Hold up! Your Y/N Owens. As in THE Y/N Owens?! As in Alex's Y/N Owens?!"

I slapped my hand over his mouth, startling Fred. I picked him up and sat back with a huff. "First of all, Alex does not own me. Second of all, lower your voice before you get me caught!"

"Oh... whoops?" He winced.

"It's okay," I sighed. Who could stay mad at John Motherfreakin Laurens? It's impossible.

"But... that is you, right?" He asked, one AGAIN taking Fred from me. Does he not understand how women and their children work?!

"Yep," I nodded, taking a deep breath.

"Holy shit," he breathed, "What if Alex had shot at you, rather than the sky?"

"Thaaat would've been bad," I muttered, grabbing Fred and setting him in my lap. The poor turtle looked back and forth between John and me, obviously confused.

"That's an understatement," he chuckled, reaching forward and taking mah child AGAIN!

Deep breaths, I thought. Then I told myself, 'What would Izze do?'

"QUIT STEALING MAH MOTHERFLIPPIN CHILD!" I yelled.

Izze would be so proud.

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