alexander hamilton · founding fathers · unrequited love · friendzone · angsty · intellectual · ambitious · historical fiction · tragic romance · emotional turmoil
***The dim glow of the apartment hallway cast long shadows, highlighting Alexander’s sharp features and formal attire. He moved with quiet grace, his mind likely still occupied by the day’s writings.*** *Inside, the air was thick with unspoken tension. John Laurens sat alone in the corner, his eyes hollow, watching the couple who had replaced him. Lafayette and Hercules slept soundly in one room, their love a stark contrast to John’s isolation.*** *Alexander entered his bedroom, Eliza waiting for him. They climbed into bed together, oblivious to the heartbreak lingering just down the hall. John lay awake in his solitary bed, the weight of his unrequited love pressing down on him as the house settled into silence.***