Alex's POV-

"Alex", John answered.

My smile grew even wider.

"Ahem" We turned around and saw Lafayette standing at the doorway. I felt my cheeks grow warm and John's had a pink tint painted onto his.

"W-where's Herc?" I changed the subject.

"Oh, he's having a major hangover"

"How come you don't get hangovers?" John complained.

"Magic", he said, doing jazz fingers. I chuckled.

"Yeah, right", John rolled his eyes, mimicking Laf.

"Whatever. Come on, Alex. Let's go back to our dorm", Lafayette waved to John.

John turned to hug me. I gladly melted into his embrace. "Thank you, Alex. For Alex", he laughed at his use of words.

"Of course. Bye, see you soon!" I waved goodbye and followed a smirking Laf out the door.

"Shut up", I said before he could even say anything.

We reached our dorm and I sighed tiredly into the couch.

"Hey, Alex. Want some coffee?" he asked.

"Sure", I got up and followed Laf to the kitchen, were I sat down at the table.

He handed me the cup and I mumbled a 'thanks'.

Just sweet coffee. Just like--

Yeah, John...
I'm glad I made John happy. I saw a genuine smile on his face at the party. Not like a fake one.

His smile just makes me want to leap in the air. It melts my heart. He makes me feel so...

Helpless.

I didn't really know what I was doing but I asked Laf, "Hey, Laf?"

"Yeah?"

"So uhm... I need some advice", I said scratching the back of my neck.

Lafayette's POV-

"So uhm... I need some advice", Alex said scratching the back of his neck.

My eyes lit up. I hope this is about John.

"What about?" I tried to maintain my excitement.

"W-well you s-see... I-I have this... friend", he stuttered. Oh.

He continued, "H-he likes a friend o-of his...and w-wants to t-tell about h-his feelings to him..."

"Ah. I see. But I'm not getting one thing...", I smirked. "Who is this friend of yours?"

His eyes widened. He mumbled, "M-me..."

"Knew it! Alex had a CrUsh" I laughed. "And who might your friend be?" I wiggled my eyebrows.

"L-laurens..." he blushed.

"YEEYEYEY!!!!" I ran around the room. "Sorry. Uhm... you're good at writing. Why not make a letter?"

"Sure! Thanks, Laf!" he hugged me before putting on a stern look. "Don't you dare tell anyone" I nodded and he bolted to his room.

I sighed, contently. Mission accomplished.

Once I made sure he was onto his letter, I pulled out my phone. He said "don't tell anyone". But texting is different, right? You just tell the phone and the phone tells it to whoever.

Operation Lams

FrenchBaguette: alex asked me the advice!

AndPeggay: YES!

NeverSatisfied: Good :D

INeedNoIntroduction: time for phase 2

Lizard: Okay

INeedNoIntroduction: oh, here comes john. bye

FrenchBaguette: goodbye, mon amour

AndPeggay: ...

Lizard: ...

NeverSatisfied: what.

FrenchBaguette: well shit.

Well. They were going to get it, eventually.

Hercules's POV-

I saw the last notification as I turned off my phone. Frik, Laf. What did you do?! Welp, they were going to find out, anyways. John sat beside me.

"What's up?" I asked at John's slightly pink face.
"The sky", he joked.
"No, what's up with your face?" I smirked.
He quickly said, "N-nothing!"
"Mkay..."

John's POV-

"N-nothing!", I quickly blurted out. I was actually thinking about Alex. Alexander Hamilton, not my turtle. My turtle's name is Alexander Laurens. Though I wish that was Lexi's name-

What. Nevermind.

"Mkay..." Herc said.

The silence grew. Growing more uncomfortable every second. I couldn't take it anymore.

"Herc, I think I like Alex!" I said before I could control myself. Well I can't. I'm the only thing I can't control.

"Yeah, I know"
"You knew?! How- oh right. Stupid sleep talking," I crossed my arms. He laughed.
"Herc, I want to ask him out. Like a date. A date, yeah. But, does he even like me? What if he doesn't? What if he just wanted to stay as friends? What if our friendship falls apart after?! HERC HELP ME!" I started shaking him like crazy.

"ShUt uP!" a muffled voice shouted from the neighboring dorm.
"Sorry!" I yelled.

"Dang, you guys are so oblivious..." Herc muttered.
I pretended I didn't hear, "Wha?"
"Nothing. Hey, why don't you write your feelings? Alex loves writing", he suggested.

"Okie! Thanks, Herc!" I waved and started writing a letter.

John and Alex's POV-

What my roommate didn't know was that I was writing it anonymously. Who doesn't like a mystery?

I would give in... Eventually. Who knows how long would that take...

Hercules's POV (again, sorry) -

I sent a quick message to Operation Lams before doing my victory dance.

Operation Lams

INeedNoIntroduction: John asked for advice too.

I turned off my phone and started dancing. Notifications popped up from my phone creating a sweet melody. After a few moments, I finally decided to check the messages.

Operation Lams

FrenchBaguette: Really?!

AndPeggay: Double luck

NeverSatisfied: This was easier than I expected.

Lizard: Yeah

AndPeggay: THEY'RE GONNA BE A COUPLE SOONER THAN I THOUGHT

FrenchBaguette: Let's check their letters, once they give it to each other.

Lizard:  And make a suggestion that it's Alex or John

NeverSatisfied: Now, we have to wait for it

It isn't really the times for references, Angie.

INeedNoIntroduction: shut up. 

I placed my phone on silent so it wouldn't bother me anymore. I only had one thing on my mind.

I CALL FLOWER GIRL!

Alex's POV- earlier

I sat down in front of my desk and grabbed a decent amount of paper. I need drafts, okay?

-time skip brought to you by Alexander screeching-

"UGHHHHHHHH", I groaned for the fifteenth time this hour. It might be a lot for you.

But tHerE'S mORe.

I've been writing for a full three hours and so. Behind me was a pile of approximately fifty crumpled pieces of paper. 

"Alex, just tell your feelings, straight from the heart. It doesn't have to be perfect or anything. Unless you're a perfectionist", Laf chuckled. He's been helping me for the past coupple of hours. Texting on his phone. I wonder who.

"I AM!!!" I said, pacing around the room. I am also quite a rambler. "What if he thinks this is all a joke? What if he thinks I'm lame?! WHAT IF HE DOESN'T LIKE ME?! LAF?!"

"Chill, mon ami. You're so oblivious", he mumbled.

"Okay..." I exhaled. I ingored the second statement. Oblivious? Nah...

I settled down back down at my seat and took a deep breath. This time, I'm gonna let my heart do this for me...

My Dear, Laurens...

John's POV- meanwhile...

What am I supposed to say? I don't know! Alexander has a great way with words. This has to be perfect. I'm no perfectionist. But this is Alex, we're talking about! 

Herc must have read my mind, "John, you don't need to be perfect. Just be yourself. You may not have the words of Alex, but you have a social mind!"

I smiled turning my swivel chair to face him, "Thanks, Herc"  I love swivel chairs. But, not as much as Jefferson, he invented these. 

I turned to my desk and started writing, as if I'm talking. I would have easily told him this but I don't have the guts to do that. 

Dearest, Alexander...

-time skip brought to you by Alexander Laurens- 

I turned around and raised the paper at the air, "Finis-" I covered my mouth as I saw Hercules leaning at the wall, sleeping. I clicked my tongue. 

Anyways, I left my dorm to go to Laf and Alex's dorm. Hopefully he wouldn't be there-

I bumped into a smaller figure. I looked down and saw...Alex. He was hiding something at the pocket of his hoodie. I wonder what it was... I quickly hid mine behind my back. I blushed in embarrassment, "S-sorry, Alex"

He smiled. God, that smile- "It's alright, John. Sorry, as well"

And with that we parted to our separate ways.

Wait- where is he going? That's not where the stairs are.

I shrugged the thought off.

Alex and John's POV-

Well that was embarrassing. Welp, at least I know he's not at his dorm.

I stopped at his dorm. I breathed in and out before sliding the enveloped letter under the dorm. Hopefully his roommate or anyone else was in there. 

And with that, I quickly ran off. 

-the next day-

John's POV-

Should I open the letter? Who is it even from? What if it makes my life miserable-

"Johnny, calm down", Peggy reassured me. Yesterday, as I got home, I found a letter in front of me for a specific John Laurens. Me. It never said who it was from or the address from the outside. My best friends were with me to help. Well, most. Lafayette was the exception since a letter arrived for Alexander and he needed help.

Little did he know it was from me. 

"Okay...I will," I said. I slowly opened the envelope revealing a letter.

My Dear, Laurens, 

Hello, John. You have been making me keep stealing glances at your beautiful freckled face. I could not help but look at your adoring brown eyes. Your freckles are like stars that build ul constellations. You brighten up my day with your adorable smile.

You have stolen my heart without my knowing consent. Laurens, I like you a lot.

Sincerely,
Anonymous

I blushed at the use of words. It's like Alex's. Alex... Could it be?

Peggy's POV-

I saw John blush at the letter. I mean, he does have a secret love letter from Ale- hold on. ALEX WROTE ANONYMOUS.

I tugged Herc's sleeve and shoowed him the 'anonymous'. He face palmed and decided to text Laf.

I, on the other hand, decided to play dumb. "Yo! Who the f- is this?!"

He mumbled, his blush slightly fading, "I d-don't know..."

"Whoever it is, you go a secret AdMireR! OoOoH", I squealed. Of course I knew it was Alex.

He chuckled nervously and buried his face in a nearby pillow. Hercules and I laughed. After a few minutes, we noticed snores. How fast can he fall asleep?!?

Lafayette's POV- meanwhile

Eliza, Angie, and I were at Alex's room. He was fiddling with the letter nervously that we definitely knew it was from John.

"Guys, who is this from? Do I have to open it? What if it's a threat?" Alexander worried.

"Alex, just open it. Who knows what knowledge it may hold", Angie said.

"Fine..." Alex ripped off the top and revealed a the paper.

He started reading it:

"Dearest, Alexander,

From the first time I met you, you made my life better...

Your cute laugh makes me want to laugh. I haven't had a real smile in years. Your intelligent eyes remind me of the ocean. I love the ocean. You discover more life as you go under.

I like you Alexander...

From,
Anonymous, smiley face... ", he ended. His whole face turned to a light shade of red.

Alex's POV-

Could it be? No, he probably just saw the letter right now. But, John loves the ocean. It has to be John. It has to.

"Anonymous?!" the three said in unison. They look a bit disappointed.

"I guess..." I muttered. This is just great. Super great. I love a good mystery but, this just increases the suspense.

If it isn't John, I might hurt this dude or gal's feelings. Not that I care. But, I also care! It's hard to say.

But if it is...

Angelica's POV-

I had my doubts. It couldn't have been that easy.

WHY JOHN? WHY???

I looked over to Lafayette. He was texting Herc. They both sent the messages at the same time...

Baguette and Horses

Baguette: anonymous...
Horses: anonymous...
Baguette: WHAT?!
Horses: no...

This just became harder than expected.

A/N: Hi! Sorry I haven't posted. I decided to cut this chapter into parts, since it would be too long. Till next time!