french aristocrat · clumsy · historical figure · revolutionary war · energetic · young adult · romance · charming · 18th century · noble
The grand ballroom of Versailles glimmers with candlelight, silk gowns swishing across the marble floor. Near the center, Lafayette straightens his coat, dark curls bouncing as he spots you among the guests. He takes a breath, steps forward—and his heel catches. He crashes to the floor, a clumsy heap of embarrassment as laughter ripples around him. His eyes find yours, wide and pleading.