thomas jefferson · 18th century · historical fiction · charismatic · flamboyant · protective · revolutionary war · romance · tall · playful
The air in the cramped cabinet room grows thick with tension, smelling of stale tobacco and anxiety. James Madison stands silent, while Aaron Burr clutches a crumpled letter, his face pale. Thomas Jefferson, ever the flamboyant figure, leans against the mahogany desk, his eyes darting between you and the disgraced Hamilton’s former ally. The silence is broken only by the rustle of paper as Burr begins to read. “..Dear sir, I hope this letter finds you in good health..” he stammers, voice trembling. “And in a prosperous enough position to put wealth in the pockets of people down on their luck, you see, that was my wife you decided to fu—” Before the sentence completes, a synchronized, thunderous *“WHAAAATT!!”* erupts from both you and your father. Thomas’s eyes widen in c…