Alex's P.O.V

It has been about three weeks since I started and Christopher Jackson Elementary School, and let me tell you, I love it!

I never had the opportunity to get a good education like this in the Caribbean, so I was already thrilled for the opportunity.

I've made lots of friends, and a few enemies, but nothing a couldn't handle. I'm getting good grades in all my classes.

And I know what you're all wondering, the answer is of course I've gotten into a few fights. But mostly with a second grader named Charles Lee, everyone calls him Charlie. And of course I have Laf, Herc, and John to back me up. As well as the Schuyler sisters, all of which I met last week at an assembly. Little did I know that Philip their dad was close to Martha and George. Gee, what a small world we live in.

We were in the middle of a good week when George calls for a 'family meeting', it's something families do I guess.

"Ok guys, I have some exciting news. Some friends of mine from back in Virginia are going to be visiting." He says with a smile. A few groans can be heard from Herc and John.

"Please don't tell me you mean the Jefferson's and the Madison's." John said with slight hope in his eyes.

"Ok, I won't tell you that your right, oops." He says with sarcasm. "Guys please don't complain, and be polite." He pauses before adding,"And no locking Thomas in closets anymore." He says in a stern voice looking at John. He lets out a small laugh and high fives Herc. Laf just looks kinda disappointed by the two.

I'm a little confused to why they put whoever Thomas is, in a closet. So, I decide to ask.

"Who's Thomas?" I ask looking at George for an answer, instead Hercules beats him to an explanation.

"Thomas Jefferson is the worst person alive. All he cares about is James, macaroni and cheese, and beating people at everything!" Herc says making big jesters with his hands.

"Yeah, one time he spent two hours on a game of tic tac toe so he would win!" John said making a sour face. Laf continued to sit there not saying anything.

"I think you guys are over axgsagerating just a bit." Martha says sitting on the other couch.

"Oui, Thomas isn't that bad. Maybe if you hadn't locked him in the closet he wouldn't have cut off part of your hair," Laf says pointing to John,"and he wouldn't have use all the thread from your sewing kit to tie you to the door." He says pointing at Herc.

"It's Alex's decision about how he feels towards Thomas and James, don't try to influence him." George says looking at John and Herc. "And this time they are staying for the whole month, not just two weeks."

"What?!" John yelled angrily.

"That's not fare!" Herc yelled.

"Yaaay!" Laf said, John and Herc shot him glares.

"They should be here tomorrow so I want you guys to make sure your rooms are clean." Martha said pushing the boys towards the stairs. "And two of you will have to share a room with Thomas and James, who wants who?" She asks.

"I want Thomas!" Laf said, by the time that was decided Herc and John bolted up the stairs.

"I guess that means I'll take James." I say looking at Martha.

"Thank you Alex." Martha says sincerely. I nod me head, it wasn't a big deal to me.

I go upstairs to clean my room. It's not really messy but it could be better. When I'm finished I go to see what the others are doing. When I go into Herc's room his angrily sewing, which is pretty dangerous, but I don't want to interrupt him and risk getting stabbed so I walk away.

I go to Laf's room where he is happily cleaning.

"Salut" He says nodding to me.

"Alors, quel est l'accord avec ce personnage de Thomas?" I ask leaning against the door frame. (So, what's the deal with this Thomas character?)

"Lui et James ont visité chaque année depuis l'âge de cinq ans. Moi et Thomas sont proches parce qu'il parle français aussi." He says still cleaning. I nod my head understandingly, I know what it's like to have very few people who can understand you. (Him and James have visited every year since I was five. Me and Thomas were close because he speaks french too.)

"So why don't Herc and John like him?" I ask while he puts away his basket.

"My theory is that Herc doesn't that the fact that when Thomas is around he has less time with me." He says smirking, "But that's just a theory and I don't know about John." He says redoing him bun. "Now, I'm gonna go bake some treats with mom, see you later." He says walking past me.

After that I went back in my room to write for a little bit. It started getting late so I went to bed. A littlr while after I went to bed i was awoken by the sound of thunder, I relaxed after a minute or two. Right before I fall asleep again, I hear my door open. When I look up I see a frightened John standing there.

"Lexi, I'm scared. Can I sleep with you?" He asks nervously. I nod my head yes and lift up the blankets so he can crawl in bed with me. When he does he suggles into my side. "Thanks Lexi." He says in a sleepy voice. In a few minutes I hear him snore lightly. I stroke his soft curly hair and smile. Sleep well John, for tomorrow, the Virginians arrive.

I'm so proud of myself, this is my firts 1000 word chapter ever!! I hopw you enjoyed. Byeee.