Hamilton One Shots

James Maddison x Reader- Selection Au

Warnings- None

James pov- Selection Au

Today is the day! Today I start my very own Selection! I had already selected my 35 participants, they arrived yesterday and today I actually get to meet them. I am honestly so terrified! I agreed to the Selection on the one term that it was open for all genders, not just female. Luckily, my parents obliged.  

The first one walked up to me. Thomas Jefferson. He was nice, but a little rude. I think he might be one of my first to go, but he does have connections with France. The next was Peggy Schuyler she said, and I quote, "Listen I only entered because I come from a long line of Twos and they think I should only marry a Two or a One. So they signed me up without permission. Just keep me long enough to not be suspicious and I'll gladly leave whenever." I sniffled some when George Frederick approached and he said "I was not fit to be royalty" so I marked that and will be sending him off in the first elimination. People came and went. I was introduced to a few people who stuck out. John Laurens seemed obsessed with Alexander Hamilton. Maria Reynolds was way too flirty for her own good (but I might just keep her around, she seems like she'd be popular). A guy with way too many names (He said he goes by Gilbert),  said he moved here with his grandmother from France and he's  descended from French nobility. He might be great ally wise. Charles Lee seemed like a completely idiotic brat and I marked him for elimination.

About half way through, I met a (beautiful/handsome/whatever you prefer) person named (Y/n) (L/n). After we talked I knew they were the one. They were a Six, but the most beautiful and well educated Six I've ever met. To keep things inconspicuous, I will have to keep this going for a few months at least. 

At the end of the meeting I eliminated George Frederick, Charles Lee and eight others. I know it was a drastic cut, but I knew what I wanted. 

Two weeks later

I've had dates with just about everyone. I've had to balance two dates a day on top of my duties as prince. Today however is entirely devoted to (Y/n). 

I picked them up after breakfast and we first watched their favorite movie in the theater. Next we went horseback riding. That would have lasted longer if I hadn't have gotten sick.

"Your Highness? Are you ok?" They asked in the sweetest voice possible.

I finally caught a breath after coughing so much. "Yes, my love, of course I am. Please, don't call me "Your Highness" I know that is the proper way to address me, given I am the Prince, but it's too formal. Around you, and only you I am James, just James. The only other people I allow this permission is my family. Okay?"

"Of course.......James," they said unsurely. "With that request of yours I'd like to make my own request."

"Of course, love, I will do anything."

"I know this is a bit rude of me given the situation we are in however this means a lot to me. Since you haven't made your choice yet, I wouldn't want to have my hopes up and have my heart broken when you eventually eliminate me. I am one of the lowest castes here, I serve no political value, and I am so bland compared to everyone here! I'm not saying that I don't love you, I do, I really really do, but there is no way that you could ever pick me. So all I ask of you is total honesty, that is all. However, this includes not calling me things such as "Sweetheart", "Love" etc."

"Of course, I completely understand. If you are asking for total honesty, though, it is you I want to choose however, for no one to be suspicious we need to keep this going for a few more months. I promise you, it is you and only you that I want."

"How do I know that you are not telling this to everyone else?"

"You asked for honesty, did you not?" I smiled, getting a smile backed by tear-filled eyes in return.

"Thank you" They whispered.

"Always"

Four months later

(Y/n)'s POV

Well, we are now down to the final three. This has been a very rough selection. Just now, two of my friends, Alexander Hamilton of Dominica and John Laurens of Carolina were dismissed for being caught kissing. Luckily they got away free. 

Maria Reynolds was eliminated yesterday for inappropriate moves toward the prince, and attacks against the other Elite.

All that was left was me, Gilbert, and Samuel Seabury. A lot of the competitors have become my greatest friends, and I am glad that, of anyone, these two are the last ones standing. 

Tomorrow James will be revealing who he will marry, of course, based off of the fact that I've had twice as many dates as anyone so far, and he has been visiting me nightly, I think I might be the one.

That night

I had just gotten ready for bed. James didn't care that I was in my nightgown. He's seen me like this every night for a month and a half. I waited, reading on my bed.

Knock, Knock, Knock

He open the door and peeked his head in. "(Y/n)? Can I come in?"

"Yes, please!" I smiled. I got up and half ran to him to hug him. 

"How are you?" He whispered gently in my ear.

"Lovely, especially now that you are here!" I replied in the same tone.

I realized he had one hand behind his back, so I asked, "What do you have?"

"Well, I wasn't sure what your preference would be, so, I wanted to ask. Which do you like best?" He asked after pulling away. He pulled out a wooden box, which when he opened it had ten beautiful engagement rings.

"James, no! You didn't have to go through all this trouble for me!"

"I told you, I'd do anything for you." He smiled.

I eventually chose a rose gold ring, with diamonds around the band, and a beautiful blue gemstone on top creating a heart.

"It's almost as beautiful as you." He smiled again. "I must get going! I obviously have a lot to plan tonight. If I were you I'd wear my best dress tomorrow. I'll propose at breakfast." He rested his hand on my cheek and gave me a short, but passionate kiss. "Goodnight my love."

"Goodnight, James." 

He kissed me once more then fled to his room.

So this wasn't as long as I'd thought it would be. I know it isn't very accurate to the cannon of the Selection Series, but I thought this would be cute! Thank you for reading!