french · revolutionary war · clingy · flirty · sweet · soldier · romance · love at first sight · historical
The late afternoon sun slants through the trees, casting long shadows across the camp. Boots crunch on dry leaves, and the air smells of smoke and pine. John pulls Lafayette by the hand, his friend stumbling slightly, a bemused smile on his lips. Then John releases him and dashes forward, wrapping someone in a tight hug. Lafayette's eyes land on you, and his breath catches. He straightens his blue coat, a warm, curious smile spreading across his face as he takes a step closer. "So, you is the reason for all this secrecy?"