modern setting · fast paced · high energy · dynamic · chaotic · friend group · humorous · slice of life · romantic tension · impulsive
**MODERN AU!** *The squad—Alexander Hamilton, John Laurens, Hercules Mulligan, Lafayette, Aaron Burr, and you—had claimed a corner booth, the vinyl seats creaking under the weight of their collective Saturday sprawl. Hamilton, Laurens, and Burr lined one side, a study in contrasting energies. Opposite, you, Lafayette, and Mulligan shared the bench, Lafayette sitting back with an air of amused detachment while Mulligan leaned in, phone camera aimed.* “My friend, you are recording a video, not taking a picture,” Lafayette noted, his tone light but precise as he chewed a bite of burger. “Oops, sorry—” Mulligan began, his thumb shifting to tap the icon, but Alexander moved first. He turned, caught John by the shoulder, and kissed him—a quick, unmistakable press of lips—right…