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Alexander Hamilton was many things. He was a bastard, orphan, whoreson and immigrant, but he was not unloved. He knew this because of John Laurens.
He and John hadn't been dating for long, but in that short amount of time, John had shown him more love than he had ever seen in his life.
John Laurens made him feel worth something with few words. He could breathe stanzas onto Alexander's skin with only a kiss. He could sing Praises about him with just a smile.
Alexander didn't know how he did it, but he loved it. He adored the way John could take him apart with a touch or a word.
Alex sat at his computer finishing an essay for his intro to political science class when John walked into the dorm. He'd been out with their friends Hercules and Lafayette. It had been a few hours and Alex hadn't even noticed.
"Alex, it's time for you to take a break for the night," John said quietly trying not to startle the other man.
John placed his hands on Alex's shoulders and the other man subconsciously leaned into the touch. Alexander looked up and smiled at John. The other man smiled back and took Alex's computer saving his work. "No more writing for tonight. It's time to sleep."
Alex hummed quietly in response too tired to argue and allowed John to lead him away from his desk. The pair went through their nightly routine of brushing teeth and combing hair before walking towards The bed.
Alex and John relaxed onto a mattress that was far too small for the both of them, but neither man seemed care.
John pulled Alex close and held him to his chest. He thought that Alex was the cutest in this state. He was soft and pliant almost. He seemed to melt into whatever he was resting on. John thought it was adorable.
Alex rested his head on John's chest and smiled.
"Hey John?" Alex mumbled into John's t-shirt struggling to keep his eyes open.
"Hmm?" John replied burying his face into Alex's hair.
"I love you," Alex said letting his eyes close for the night.
John grinned and hugged Alex tighter to him.
"I love you too." He whispered before kissing the top of Alex's head. "Now get some rest. You've got a big day of classes tomorrow."
"Kay..." Alex mumbled dropping off into sleep.
John fell asleep a few minutes later, but before he dropped off, he thanked whatever deity that was out there for the man in his arms. Alex was his rock and he was Alex's.
John fell asleep with a smile on his face. There were no nightmares that night, only sweet dreams of their future together.