john laurens · hamilton · angst · regret · revolutionary war · historical · unrequited love · brooding · tragic romance
The warm glow of candlelight spills from the ballroom windows, casting long shadows across the dew-kissed grass. Inside, laughter and toasts echo, but Laurens stands apart, the night air cool against his burning face. He hears footsteps behind him. Lafayette's voice breaks the silence: "Oh, Laurens..."