Dear Pen Pal (Lams)

33. The Meeting 1/2

an: chapter is shorter than usual but there will be more next chapter ok

Today's the day. The day I finally get to meet John Laurens in person. I am so hyped, but also nervous. What if he's disappointed to see how I turn out in real life. Yes, we've skyped multiple times so he has already seen my face, but what if the camera secretly makes me look good so in real life I look like a total wreck!

"Holy fuck, holy fuck, holy fuck, holy fuck, holy fuck, holy fuck, holy fuck, holy fuck, holy fucking SHIT!" I said.

"Calm down, god damn." Lafayette replies.

I was on facetime with Lafayette, Eliza, and Herc.

"I can't! I'm meeting the John Laurens today!" I screech.

"I'm so happy for you!" Eliza grins. I grin back.

I love how supportive Eliza has been. Even after all the shit that went down. She really is a true friend.

"Where are you meeting him again?" Hercules asked.

"The subway station." I replied.

"How you gonna get there?" Lafayette asked.

"...By taking the subway?"

"Non, non. I'll drive you." Lafayette stated.

"Transport me to a spot that can already be directly transported? I'm fine Laf-"

"I'll be at your place in 10 so I hope your ass will be ready." Then he hung up. Eliza and Herc giggled. I sighed.

"Guess I gotta get ready. See ya."

"Bye!!" Eliza said. Herc waved. Then I hung up.

10 minutes later

There was knocking from the door. I open it and there revealed Laf.

"Let's bolt." He said.

We exit my apartment building and got into Lafayette's car. I told him the specific subway station I was meeting John at and Lafayette started driving.

"So.. how you feeling?" Lafayette questioned.

"So excited I want to puke but so nervous I want to cry." I stated immediately.

"Gross." Lafayette said judgmentally.

"You can't blame me! I'm meeting my best friend for the first time who plus is someone I have feelings for!"

"About that, did you guys ever talk more about your feelings situation?" questioned Laf.

"Yeah, we did. We talked about y'know.. dating," I blushed, "and we decided we shouldn't do anything about becoming anything until we actually, y"know, breath in the same room." I said in a smart ass way.

"Yeah, that's probably best." Lafayette nodded.

"So, are you excited to find out more certain details about John?" Lafayette smirked.

"What do you mean?" I questioned.

"Like what does he smell like, how much more tall he is beside you. what it feels like to touch him.."

"STOP." I covered my face in embarrassment.

"What?!" Laf smiled.

"You're making me uncomfortable!" I screeched.

"Don't you want to know what it's like to hug him? Why is hugging him so uncomfortable??" He smirked.

"Humph." I rolled my eyes.

"Ah, we're here!" Laf said.

He found a parking spot nearby. We walked down the stairs of the subway station and waited.

~

We've been waiting for about 10 minutes. I was panicking.

"Lafayette what if this was all a mistake?! What if he's not coming?! What if he only said he liked me back just play around with me?! What if I was just embarrassing myself this whole time?! What if he doesn't actually like me?! What if he does show up but shows up with a camera or something so when he arrives he can confess that he never liked me and he's been playing with me and records me crying into a ball of heart break so he can have a video to laugh at later when he feels like laughing-"

"Oh my god, shut up! You obviously know none of that is true!" he said.

"BUT WHAT IF-" Lafayette slaps his hand on my mouth. The subway arrived.

"The subway is here now, so now let's try to find John." I nod.

The subway doors open and bundles of people walk out.

I walk around all the people, walking towards the end of the subway looking for John.

What if he really isn't here? I know Lafayette said that my doubts are obviously not true but-

I stop.

I see from afar, John. John Laurens is a couple feet away from me. My heart is beating so fast. Maybe a little too fast. He's looking around, holding a duffle bag. He's probably looking for me. Holy gosh, John is right there!!

And after a few seconds, he looks my way. Looking right into my eyes. Our eyes locked together.

Suddenly, it felt like everyone disappeared. It was just us there. Gosh, he's so much more beautiful in person. He grins, which forces me to grin back. I start to tear up.

I start to jog over. He does the same, dropping his duffle bag on the floor. My jog turns into a run.

Once we got close enough I jumped into his arms. I'm hugging him, I'm hugging John. I'm crying and so is he. I'm holding on to him so tight. Never wanting to ever let go. His embrace makes me so comfortable and at peace. His scent of pine makes me relaxed. His fluffy hair all up in my face even brings me joy. Gosh, this man is perfect.

"Hey Alex." He whispers in my ear.

This is the best fucking day of my life.

To be continued..

(LMAO I HATE HOW I WROTE THIS CHAPTER IT FEELS RUSH TO ME N THIS IS A BIG MOMENT)