Requested by: fairytalehoney06

3rd person's P.O.V:

Alex walked down the hall with his books pressed against his white overall keeping his look down trying to reach less attention possible.

His phone rang and he took it off. It was a message from John.

JackSkelaurens: Hey, we're waiting for you in our spot. Hurry up. Thomas brought hamburgers instead of Mac N' Cheese today.

Alex smiled and texted back.

Alexander.The.Great: I'm going to put my books in my locker and I'll join you two. Just five minutes.

Thomas.J.thetrain: Ok, we will wait for you. See you soon, baby 😘😘😘

He walked a little faster to leave his books in his locker and then join Thomas and John in their spot. A place in the back of the school, quiet, perfect.

He stopped before he reached his locker and swallowed the knot in his throat.

In front of his locker was James Reynolds, John André, and James Monroe.

"There you are..." Reynolds said grinning making the other two looking at him.

James Reynolds. He was once one of the most popular boys in the school, dating one of the hottest girls in the school. But he stopped being that guy when Alex, using a pseudonym, divulged the truth about James hitting Maria and used her to get money from other boys in other schools. Maria broke up with him and started to hang out with the Schuylers. No one knew that Alex did it. But James suspects that Alex may know since he works in the school newspaper.

"Alexander~," André said with a cocky smile making Alex want to puke. "I missed you, darling~".

John André was the living proof of the phrase "turn straight men gay and gay girls straight". A heartbreaker fuckboi. And he has his eyes on Alex.

Alex declined every offer to hang out, to get his help with his books, he tried to work with other students when they had a project in couples or in groups.

But John wouldn't stop until he makes Alex his.

"Can you skip your romantic bullshit, John? We have to talk to him" James Monroe said.

Though Monroe wasn't a fuckboi like André or wanted to know something, he was convinced that Alexander used the money for the homecoming dance for his own good but didn't have the proofs to demonstrate it, yet.

He approached Hamilton and put his hand on his shoulder.

Alex instinctively shrugs and pull away from his grip. He didn't like being touched by others but his friends and family. "Listen, I don't know what do you want, but you better leave me alone or-"

"Or you're going to call your boyfriends for helping like a crying baby as you would do?" Reynolds said grabbing his books before throwing them to the floor.

"Rey, leave him alone," André said.

"Besides..." Monroe said. "Don't you see that he's nothing without his boyfriends"

Alex turned red from anger before punching Monroe in the chin with his fist. He wasn't really into fistfights, but he would never allow anyone to say that to him.

Monroe stumbled backward and looked at him. "You know, I just wanted some information and Reynolds and I thought that maybe we could have it by just asking, but looks like we're going to find it using other... methods"

Alex turned pale and stepped down. Not because he was a coward, but because both Reynolds and Monroe were taller and stronger than him, he was alone and didn't want to fight.

James grabbed him by the shoulder and covered his mouth before dragging him away, Monroe and André following him behind as Alex was fighting back with small tears forming on his eyes.

In the next classes, Alex didn't show up, he didn't answer the calls both Thomas and John made, neither Peggy's texts. They asked Mr. Washington, Alex's foster dad, and their history teacher if he knew where Alex was, but he didn't know.

At the end of the day, George walked to the two young men saying that Alex went home because he didn't feel good during lunchtime and went home.

"He left without permission. I'll talk to him once I'm at home. Martha is not at home since she has her shift right now, so he's alone", George said to them as the rest of students walked out of the building.

"I see... can we... have your permission to visit him? Just to see if he's fine..." John asked with a worried look.

"As much as I want, I don't think he's going to open up. He sent me a message saying he was going to take a nap and since it's been a while since he took one, I would like you to let him rest for today" Washington said grabbing the homework he asked.

"Ok..." John sighed defeated.

"By the way..." Thomas said grabbing a notebook and a few papers. "That's Alex's homework for other classes and the notes from French class..."

"Oh, and the notes from biology. In case he needs them", John said handing him his notebook.

"Thanks, I'll make sure to say that you've been trying to talk to him and give him this", Washington said putting them on his briefcase. "You two should get going. Classes are over and we have to go home. See you on Monday."

"Until Monday Mr. Washington", John and Thomas said walking out and looking down. They wanted to see their third part but he didn't answer.

In fact, Alex didn't respond to any message for the rest of the day or during the weekend. And that only increased John and Thomas' concern.

On Monday, they waited for Alex in his locker until the bell rang and split up to their classes.

During the weekend both created a group chat with their friends in case one of them see Alexander.

JackSkelaurens: have anyone seen him?

Hercules Momigan: He hasn't arrived to class yet.

M.J.P.Y.R.G.Labaguette: I asked Washingdad about him. He said that he left early and didn't come out of his room all weekend.

M.J.P.Y.R.G.Labaguette: Martha and George are worried as well.

Thomas.J.thetrain: I can imagine... any luck Peggy?

Peggy S.Carter: nope. I tried to text him, Skype, WhatsApp, Messenger, Hangouts, call him to home, even I mail... no answer.

Peggy S.Carter: That's my report, Tom.

Thomas.J.thetrain: Thank you, Peggy. We'll talk later. Mr. Franklin has arrived. Love you, Jack.

JackSkelaurens: see you later, love you, Tom.

The first class of Monday passed so as the second. By the middle of the third, Eliza sent a message.

Elizabeth.Bathory: HE'S HERE. HE JUST WALKED IN. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LECTURE.

Elizabeth.Bathory: I didn't recognize him. He's wearing black jeans and a black hoodie. Even his backpack is different.

Jackskelaurens: That's odd... very odd... are you sure is him?

Elizabeth.Bathory: is him. He asked to change seats with a girl... Now he's an anime character...

As soon as the class was over, Alex dashed out of the classroom, not listening to Eliza's calls or waiting for anyone.

During lunch, all of them were on a table discussing. All of them, but Maria and Angelica, who were to George William Frederick to ask him a few questions. They found him walking out of the infirmary.

"George! George!" Angelica said walking towards him on her high heels, Maria followed her behind with her wedge sneakers as fast as she could.

"Ah, Ms. Schuyler, Ms. Lewis. What can I do for you-?" He started with his thick English accent.

"Cut the crap, I want answers!" Angelica said pointing to him.

"Very well, what would you like to know?" he responded looking at the intimidating woman.

"What did you do to Alex last Friday?" She asked with her arms crossed. "I know that you used to bully him during freshman and sophomore year"

"Last Friday? I didn't come to school last Friday. I felt sick when I woke up and went to the ER instead of classes. I just walked out of infirmary due the same... and to Alexander, I don't know what are you talking about..."

"So you didn't know what happened?" Maria asked.

"Unfortunately, I don't know what you're talking about. He walked into the infirmary as soon as the bell rang. He's sleeping on one of the beds and he asked the nurse to let him be there until lunchtime is over. She won't let you in if you want to see him." George said looking at both.

"So he'll be there until next period..." Angelica said grabbing her phone to send them the info they recollected.

"Have you any idea if someone knows something about it?" Maria asked him.

"Samuel mentioned he saw Alex ran out of school with his backpack last Friday, he also said that Alex left his books on the floor not so far from his locker when he went to my house to leave my homework. " George responded. "Maybe he could explain it better by himself. He's probably on the library or with Charles, I'm not sure..."

"I think that the info you gave us is enough. Thank you", Maria said.

"Hey, I hope that you find what's wrong with your friend," he said to her before walking away to get lunch.

"I'll go to try to find him, you go to catch with the rest," Angelica said looking at her.

Maria nods and walked to the cafeteria as Angelica started her search to find Samuel.

It took her ten minutes, but she found him in the library alone.

"Samuel?" She said sitting on the same table as him.

"Let me guess... you want answers about what I saw last Friday?" He said not looking up from his book.

"Yeah... who-?"

"George sent me a text saying that you and Lewis were looking for me", he closed the door and looked at her. "What do you want to know exactly?"

"What did you see? Be the more specific possible"

Samuel sighed and fixed his glasses. "I was returning to class after going to the bathroom when I saw a bunch of books on the floor. I was picked them up and looked at who was their owner when I saw Alex ran down the hallway. He... he was crying, and I swear he had a bloody lip? I'm not sure. I was about to go after him when Mr. Franklin found me in the corridor. I couldn't go after him and, since I also couldn't found Mr. Washington later, I put his books on my locker and send him a text about it. He arrived late and I returned him his books..."

Angelica nodded and braided her hair.

"Oh, by the way... I almost forgot to mention, but I thought Alex didn't wear makeup"

"What?" Angelica asked concerned.

"When I was returning Alex his books I noticed he was wearing a considerable amount of makeup on his right eye... like he was covering something, maybe the dark bags he had..." Samuel shrugged looking at her.

Angelica thanked Samuel for his help and returned with the rest. She heard what she needed to hear. And finally, got an answer.

After school, Alex walked all the way back to home trying to not think in the pain on his ribs, head and the other injuries on his body.

He wasn't used that amount of makeup unless he was practicing for the drama club and he couldn't wait to get home to take it off.

After another fifteen minutes of silence, he took out his keys and opened the front door.

"Oh, I'm glad you're home Alex", Martha said smiling at him as she walked towards him still wearing her uniform.

"Hi, Martha..." Alex mumbled trying to avoid her. He didn't want them to know what happened on Friday and he evaded them all weekend.

"How was your day at school? George told me that you decided to walk to school..." she asked

"Good..." Alex mumbled under his breath as he started to walk upstairs "I have a lot of homework, so I'll be in my room"

"Uh, honey. You have-" Martha said before Alex opened his dorm's door and saw John and Thomas in there talking. He froze and felt his heart stopping.

"Alex, we need to talk..." Thomas said looking at him.

"I-I... wha... what are you doing here...?" Alex stuttered putting his backpack on the floor.

"Angelica drove us here. What's going on with you? You skipped the rest of your classes on Friday, you haven't got out of your room all weekend, and you have been avoiding the Washingtons, your friends and us. Is something happening that you don't want to tell us?" John questioned looking concerned.

Alex felt a knot in his throat and wanted to run away from his home. He was trembling lightly and was scratching his arm, a habit he did when he felt extremely anxious.

Thomas approached him to put his hand over his shoulder. When he did, Alex jolted and crouched down hiding behind his backpack. "D-don't hurt me..." he pleaded.

Thomas stepped back and looked at John, who moved next to him and whispered something on his ear and crouched down so he was in front of Alex.

Then, both decided to sing one of Alex's favorites songs, "Here comes a thought" from Steven Universe. Alex used the song to calm himself down as his coping mechanism during moments he was extremely anxious. Eliza was the one who found that singing to him actually worked.

Alex blinked the tears away. He was still shaking, still a little scared. After hearing the song twice, he moved so John and Thomas could hug him. It was a soft but warm hug. Thomas rubbed his back in circles as John mumbled him sweet nothings to his ear.

After those little actions, he couldn't keep it inside anymore and told them what happened that day. They pulled him to an alleyway in the school and punched, kicked and insulted him. He felt so pathetic, weak and scared when they left him alone for a moment than he ran away from the school and didn't stop until he reached home.

"A-and I... o-once I arrived here I... I cried... everything hurt so bad... but I didn't want to be a b-burden to you..." Alex hiccups as he cleaned his tears (and a little part of the makeup that covered the black eye he got) with his sleeve.

"Alex... we love you. You'll never be a burden for any of us." John said cleaning his cheek softly as Thomas stood up.

"Whe-where are you going?" Alex stuttered.

"You have to tell your parents," Thomas said before Alex grabbed his wrist.

"N-no... I-I can't... They-they'll kill me if they found out..." Alex said looking at him with wide eyes.

"Alex... you have to-"

"Thomas..." John said glaring at him. "Why don't we go downstairs, put a movie as we do the homework together until you calm down?"

"Can we cuddle a little bit more? Please?" Alex mumbled as he saw him with puppy eyes

Thomas sighed and nodded. "It's okay..."

"Can you hand me my hoodie? The one you gave me?" Alex asked softly.

Thomas nodded and walked to his closet searching for the pastel rainbow hoodie they gave them as a birthday gift.

Alex took off the black one, showing the different bruises on his arms and ribs. Thomas handed him the rainbow one and Alex put it on.

"Ok. Ready to cuddle?" Thomas asked sitting down next to him.

"Just five minutes" Alex mumbled once they were in their arms just before he fell asleep.

I'm aware of the fact this is long and it took me months to write.

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