Skirts Of War

(Idk George Washington in this series is giving me Mr. Feeny vibes lmao)

John's POV

As soon as I heard the final bell, I ran to the hospital to find Alex.

I was greeted by a nurse with a friendly smile, who led me to the room Alex was staying in.

"Hey." He said weakly, and gestured to sit on the bed with him.

I handed him the flowers that I stole from Martha's garden. "So... How are you doing?"

He laughed. "I was about to die 24 hours ago, I don't think I'm in the best shape... Huh, I guess I'm okay since they're letting you see me."

I smiled. Classic sarcasm.

"Oh Alex, I can't wait for you to come back to school! It's going to be so much fun, and the spring dance is coming up, and- Oh! Summer's going to be so much fun! I can spend the night at your house, and watch movies, and stay up all-"

"Uh, Yeah John, About that." Interrupted Alex. "Well, you see, my mom kind of died."

I opened my mouth to say the standard 'Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss.' When he stopped me.

"It's okay, it hasn't quite set in she's gone, at least that's what the nurse said." Said Alex. Aww... Poor Alex. I want to give him a hug. Not sure if he'd like that though.

"But I don't have any family here in the states. They're sending me to live with my cousin. In the Caribbean. I'm moving, John."

Lafayette's POV

As soon as the Schuylers got home, I ran crying to their house.

"What's wrong?" Said Peggy, and gave me a hug.

"G-George w-won't let m-me wear a skirt!" He said, and Angie and Eliza hugged me too.

"Lafayette, we're going to fix this. You're going to be able to wear a skirt, if you like. It's going to be okay." Said Eliza.

"But how?" Asked Peggy innocently, and Angie smirked.

"We're going to protest."

Angie's POV

[CHAT ROOM: B]

Angie2009: Hey guys. Lafayette isn't able to wear skirts, because 'King' George is being a huge BUTTFACE!!!!! So, we're staging a walkout protest. We'll all show up in skirts, and just not go inside. Who's in?

Alex's POV

I walked to school in the skirt that used to be my moms. For now, I was staying on some guy's couch for a week to 'gather my things',
Then it's back to the shitty island.

I really don't have anything to pack, I just don't want to leave John.

As I walked up, I could see that at least 90% of the school was wearing a skirt, and protesting.

I gleefully grabbed a sign. You can tell Eliza made it because of the glitter.

It read: 'YOU CAN SHOVE YOUR DRESS CODE UP MY ASS'. Aww, classic 'Liza.

Principal George walked outside, and his face was redder than Maria's lipstick on picture day. Still wondering how she managed to steal her mom's makeup bag.

"Everybody! Inside! Now! All boys wearing skirts will be sent home immediately! This is-" He stopped, and looked at something in the distance, so we all turned around.

Mr. Washington stepped out of his car with Martha and- Wait, Is he...

"MR. WASHINGTON IS WEARING A SKIRT!" Yelled Hercules happily, and Lafayette ran to hug him.

Principal George made a noise that I didn't even know was humanly possible, and ran inside again.

"What do we want?" Yelled Peggy.

"SKIRT EQUALITY!"

"When do we want it?"

"NOW!"

Principal George III's POV

This can't be happening. They're kids! KIDS!

What the hell of a difference is a kid going to make in this world? They need to grow up.

An idea came to my head, and I smirked. If they won't leave, maybe I'll have to prompt them to.

Peggy's POV

Our protesting was interrupted as the principal turned on the sprinklers, and we all started screaming.

"Ha! Guess you're going to have to go home now! Skirts are for girls." He shouted smugly.

"You're right... Guess we have to go home... And change into our bathing suits!" I yelled, and everybody cheered.