John's POV

I sat up in my bed rubbing my eyes. I could hear Alex talking to himself. Wait, what? Alex talking to him self? I walked into the kitchen and saw the unimaginable.

Alex sitting at the island eating one of those microwavable breakfast biscuits. But that wasn't what weirded me out. Next to him, was Mister L eating lettuce, strawberries, and fish from a tiny plate. What.

"Alex where did you get that plate? It's so fucking tiny."

"I bought it."

"What? When?"

"Uh, around eight? Look at the time." I glanced at the clock. 10:00 AM Damn. "What else did you get?" I groaned. He pulled a bag off the ground and dumped it on the table. Out spilled a few more tiny plates, a little jean jacket for turtles, an apple costume, a pair of shorts with a turtle on them, a little  doghouse that said Lettuce on it. Jesus fucking christ. Alex blushed a little. "A turtle needs some clothes.." He muttered sheepishly.

"Jesus, Alex. You need jesus. You've wasted your money. Anyway, get on a bathing suit and lets go. Eliza invited us to her pool party." I stated, pulling my turtle from him. He looked sad. maybe... (A/N Hey just so y'all know Mister Lettuce is the size of half a cantaloupe) I put the shorts on Mister and got into my swim shorts. We were ready.

~At the party~

When we arrived, we saw the servants bringing around some drinks. Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy were in the pool. Herc and Laf were arm wrestling on one of the tables filled with food. A bunch of the sisters' girl friends were over frolicking around in tiny bathing suits. Eh. Burr was there. He's okay. So was James M.  I walked in holding Mister, and suddenly the only things I saw were bikinis and long hair. "Oh my god! I've always thought it was sexy to see a guy with a little dog. But a guy with a turtle?!?! OMG!" Poor Mister was already hiding in his shell. "Sorry ladies.. I'm taken." I announced. "Awww.." They all groaned.

"I'm the one who took him." A voice added to the mix. I turned around to see Alex carrying the wine cooler and all the food he brought. He gently kissed me on the cheek. The girls all awwed when he kissed me.

"John! Put 'em in!" Peggy yelled to me. I kind of nodded. "Alex get in. Now." I hissed to Alex. He looked confused, but got in. 

"Okay Alex. You are going to be under Mister Lettuce when I put him in, okay?" He nodded and dunked underwater, using his arm with the cast to hold his nose. Everyone was gathered to watch Mister L swim. I felt the water lap at my waist. Deep breaths. Alex will catch him if he sinks. I set Mister in the water and let go. He stayed on top and began to swim around. Everyone cheered for him. Alex came back up and hugged me. "They grow up so fast." He stated while pretending to wipe his eyes. I laughed. Come on John, let's go get some food." Alex said, pulling my arm. "And leave my baby who is swimming for the first time in a pool that is twelve feet deep? Hell nah. Oh, and bring me a few grapes." I laughed, shoving him playfully. 

I was looking around the pool, but Mister was nowhere. Shit shit why did I bring him? I've probably lost him forever its all my fault. Angelica was chilling with James in the hot tub. The girls were gathered in a circle. Probably trading tampons. Then I remembered when we had first arrived. Oh. I waded over to them. "Hey, do you guys have Mister Lettuce?" I asked. They opened the circle and... HOLY FUCKING MACARONI. He was covered in fucking lipstick. Kisses everywhere. Damn, Lettuce, you player! "Okay, don't let him run off and tell me when you don't want to watch him anymore." They all nodded and gathered around him again. 

This is the best day ever. Too bad the weekend ended tomorrow. But next weekend will be even better. At around 8, after drying off and having dinner, Alex and I went home. We put Mister away and snuggled together until we fell asleep.

Alex's POV

~The Next Morning~

I woke up to my alarm. It was 6:30. My first class was in an hour. I took a shower and got dressed. John was already gone, he had an early class that started at 6. I quickly ate some cereal. 7:15. I looked at Mister and my heart melted. His eyes were just helpless. And I realized three fundamental truths at the exact same time. This is why John loves turtles. That is adorable. And most important, this turtle is goin' to school!

OOoOoOh Alex wonder what you're gonna do now... stupid *shakes head in disappointment* Thanks for reading! Sorry I didn't update yesterday. I might update again tonight to make up for it. Well bye! -Rams