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John was really excited for what he had planned today. It was he and Alexander’s one year anniversary since they started dating. He really wanted to make today a special one, so he made reservations at a fancy Caribbean restaurant in Staten Island. He had a big surprise for his boyfriend, but because John was horrible at keeping secrets, it was pretty hard to not tell Alex what it was. Bu, he managed to do it, and that’s all that mattered.
He told Alex to get dressed and make himself look as handsome as possible. Alex wondered why he wanted him to do it, but he obliged and went to go shower. Since John had already showered, he only had to get dressed. He put on his black boxer-briefs, some black skinny jeans that fit his body perfectly (so that he could listen to Alex’s compliments about how beautiful his ass looks in them), a hot pink button-up shirt, a black suit vest and some white converse. He debated on whether or not he should wear a tie, but he just decided not to. He took the small present that he got for Alex and put it in his vest pocket.
Alex went out of their bedroom and walked down the stairs to meet John in the living room. He was wearing his gray boxer-briefs, the same pair of skinny jeans as John, a green button-down shirt, a black and white checkered suit vest and some black vans. Once John was in view, he stopped dead in his tracks. He stared at the freckled man standing in front of him with awe and love in his eyes. He started blushing profusely. John walked up to Alex and kissed him on his lips, Alex melting to his touch. John parted and looked down at the small immigrant.
”Shall we get going, babe?”
”Y-yeah. Let’s go. But, just a quick question, though.”
”What’s up, babe?”
”Where are we even going? I thought we were celebrating here today.”
”Well, I just wanted to surprise you. I have something very special planned for us. You’re going to love it.”
They walk out of the house and get into John’s car. The drive was about fifteen minutes long. The whole way, Alex stared at his boyfriend, pure childish love evident in his face. Laurens held Hamilton’s hand the whole way.
“I can’t wait to show you off to everyone. Just to show people that I bagged Alexander Hamilton and nobody else can have him.”
”Oh, John, stop it. You know that it was me that bagged the amazingly handsome John Laurens.”
”Oh, whatever.” John laughed. They pulled into the parking lot of a fabulous restaurant. John and Alex got out of the car and Alex stared in awe and disbelief.
”Oh, my god, John! This place is beautiful. And it smells amazing out here!”
”I know. I was able to book us a reservation a few months ago.”
”You’ve been planning this for months?! Holy shit, Laurens, you truly are amazing.”
”Shall we go in?”
”We shall.”
They walk in and Alex is immediately taken aback. He can’t believe that John did this for him. He started to feel bad for his present for John today. They walk up to the hostess and take their seats.
”Wow, John. This place reminds me so much of home. I can’t believe this.”
”Well, you better start believing, because this night’s about to get a lot better, babe.”
The server walks up to the men and they order their food and drinks. They laugh and joke until their food gets to their table, they eat, drink champagne, and then order dessert.
”Oh, my god, John, that food was incredible. I’m kind of starting to miss home, now. But I’m glad I’m here.”
”And why is that, Alex?”
”Because I have you, love. And that’s all I ever need.”
”Aww, Alex! Don’t make me cry! We’re in public!” John laughed.
“Oh, I have something I have been meaning to tell you, Alex. Is it okay if I tell you?”
”Babe, you know you can always tell me anything. Go ahead.”
”Okay. Alex, I have loved you ever since I laid eyes on you in middle school. You were even the first guy to talk to me. Then when Herc and Laf transferred, I loved the fact that you got them to be friends with me, too. You were always so kind and loving to me, and I want to do the same for you. You light up my life like nobody else has, and you always know just the right things to say. I love how passionate you get about certain things, and it kills me when you smile, when you laugh, everything about you kills me. And I would hate to lose you. So, I’m willing to make this love that we have last forever.”
Alex was in tears at this point, having an idea of what was about to happen. John was also crying. He got up out of his seat, walked over to Alex and got down on one knee. He pulled out the small box from his vest pocket and opened it to reveal a beautiful engagement band for Alex. Everyone in the restaurant was staring and waiting for a reaction from the immigrant.
”Alex, I love you so much and I want to spend the rest of my live with you. Will you marry me, Alexander Hamilton?”
Alex was a crying mess right about now. He let out a laugh.
”Yes, John Laurens! Of course I’ll marry you!”
John got up and gave Alex the biggest hug and they kissed. Everyone in the restaurant was clapping and cheering, some of them even crying at the beautiful sight.
Alex and John left and arrived home a few minutes later. Alex spoke up when they did inside the house.
”John, you beautiful man, you have just made my life a thousand times better. I love you.”
”I love you, too, Alex. So, so much.”
“Well, I don’t think my present for you is even gonna top tonight’s events. But I guess I can try.”
“Okay, try me.”
”Close your eyes, babe.”
John obliged and shut his eyes tight. Alex walked into the living room and went to the hiding place his gift was in. He brought out a large shoe box that had holes in the top. He walked back over to John and told him to open his eyes.
”Okay, babe. Open your eyes now.”
John opened his eyes and saw the box. He took it from Alex, opened the top and practically screamed.
”OH, MY GOD, ALEX!!! YOU GOT ME A TURTLE?!?!”
”Yeah! I know how much you love them, with them being your spirit animal and all. You like it, right?”
”Like it?! Alex, this is amazing! You even got him some toys and a little castle! This is truly amazing. Thank you!”
”Anything for my husband-to-be! I love you, John Laurens.”
”I love you, too, Alexander Hamilton. I love you to the moon and back.”
The two men shared a loving and gentle kiss, then sat down and played with their new pet turtle, planning the rest of their lives together.