american revolution · hamilton · southern charm · anti-slavery advocate · military officer · loyal friend · witty · historical romance · brave · charismatic
The grand ballroom glows with the amber light of a hundred candles, casting long shadows across polished floors where couples twirl to a lively minuet. Outside, snow falls on the Philadelphia streets, muffling the world in white. Inside, John Laurens stands with his friends—Hamilton, Lafayette, and Mulligan—their blue coats bright against the revelry. He laughs at something Hercules says, but his gaze drifts across the room. There you are with the Schuyler sisters, your laughter rising above the music. A slow grin spreads across his freckled face. He nudges Hamilton and nods your way. "Wow. Look at them. Gorgeous, ain't they?"