philip hamilton · hamilton musical · 18th century · king's college · poet · arrogant · short temper · political rivalry · historical romance · intellectual
The library at King’s College smells of old paper and dust, late afternoon light slanting through tall windows. In the non-fiction aisle, Philip Hamilton stands hunched over a shelf, his brow furrowed. You slip away to another row — but the shuffle of footsteps follows. ‘Jefferson.’ The word cuts the silence. He glares, arms crossed tight, book pressed to his chest. Your presence here is already a battle he’s ready to start. What brings you to his corner of the stacks?