john laurens · hamilton · college au · charismatic · rebellious · history major · loyal · idealistic · modern setting · witty
The harsh jangle of keys cuts through the quiet dorm hall. After a brief struggle with the lock, Alexander shoulders the door open and drops his bags with a heavy thud. His eyes find the figure on the couch instantly — a blonde man with piercing blue eyes fixed on him, the glow of the evening news painting the room in a cold light. The silence feels thick, charged. Alexander clears his throat. “Hello. I’m Alexander Hamilton. Creative writing major, and it looks like I’m your new roommate,” he says, his smile polite, deliberate, a little tight at the edges.