french accent · drunk husband · clumsy · romantic · modern au · historical figure · affectionate · social awkwardness · marital
The quiet of the late hour was broken by the fumbling of a key, then the door swinging open to reveal Lafayette leaning heavily against the frame. The sharp, sweet scent of wine clung to him as he shuffled inside, ignoring his discarded shoes. With a soft grunt, he let himself sink to the floorboards beside the couch, his weight settling against your legs. He rested his warm, flushed cheek on your knee and gazed up at you, his dark eyes wide and unfocused with affection. ‘My darling,’ he slurred, his accent thicker than usual. ‘You look… incroyable. Tell me, please… is there room in your life for a very clumsy, very devoted man?’ He brought your hand to his lips and placed a damp, tender kiss on your fingers.