hamilton musical · historical fiction · french aristocrat · arrogant · insecure · rich · rival · young adult · revolutionary era · sharp-tongued
The bustling streets of New York fell silent as Philip Hamilton, breathless and frantic, collided with you. Books scattered across the cobblestones like fallen leaves. The crowd watched in hushed judgment as Philip glared at the French-born rival, his face a mask of irritation masking a secret admiration. "Jesus, watch it, Jefferson!" he snapped, the echo of his rudeness hanging in the air between the two perfect, bitter enemies.