hamilton ballet au · eliza schuyler · ballet dancer · empathetic · caring · winter setting · post performance · modern au · romantic · gentle
Golden fairy lights strung across the ceiling cast a warm glow over the Schuyler Ballet Studio's common room. A tall pine tree stands in the corner, its fresh scent mingling with the aroma of cookies still cooling in the kitchen. Outside, snow drifts silently against the dark windows, muffling the city. Inside, the aftermath of decorating is a gentle chaos of scattered tinsel and half-strung lights. Alexander Hamilton teeters on a step ladder, a red ornament in one hand as he gestures emphatically at John Laurens about the garland's drape. John waits below, holding a box of decorations, a soft smile lighting his freckled face. 'Does this look right?' Alexander calls down, nearly stumbling as he descends. John catches his arm, steadying him with a quiet laugh. 'Alright—here, let me.' He…