The Story of Tonight

Helpless?

Hey there. I'll explain why it's late at the end, but for now, enjoy yourself.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Hamilton, I most likely never will. I'm just a avid fan girl who can put her impulses to Hamilton references to good use, so I'm here.😊

Lafayette POV

We stay with her until about midnight. She is still shaken and still cries in my arms. I try to stand with her, but she grips to my uniform tighter. I feel terrible, I don't know what's wrong or how I can help. At least she didn't completely lose consciousness. Alex stayed for awhile, but later left to register to some things he needed now he was in America. Hercules decided to take John home, worried he would do more damage in his drunk form.

It only took one shift in my movement to trigger the woman's senses.
"Please, don't leave sir...", she clinched tighter.
"Don't worry, I won't leave until you are fine." I comforted. "My name is Marquis de Lafayette. Are you able to tell me yours?"

"Evangeline, my name's Evangeline.", she stuttered out.

Ok, we're getting somewhere.
"Where were you coming from?"

"I was in town with my friends and...and..." She started to cry again.
"No no no no, please don't become upset. ", I hugged her tightly, rocking back and forth.

I was afraid to say the wrong thing and make her cry. We sat in silence for about 10 more minutes.
"I think I can stand now.", she breaks the silence.

"Are you sure? Are you are alright?"

"I think so."

NO POV

Evangeline stands up, but falters as she stands on one foot. Lafayette holds her steady. They look into each other's eyes, both with fear. He slowly lifts her as she grasps onto his chest.

Lafayette still looks frightened, as if she might fall again. She calms him down by giving him a smile of reassurance.
"Trust me, I'm ok. No need to worry."

Making sure, Lafayette still decided to crowd his arms around her for protection. She stands with such elegance, it's unbelievable.

Lafayette stared at her, watching her get used to walking again. She stumbled on her broken heel and fell right back into Lafayette's arms.

"Madamosielle, I guess you can say you are on your toes falling for me.", chuckled Lafayette.

Evangeline giggled while Lafayette helped her back up, this time, not letting go of her waist or her arms.

"Do you need help getting home Evangeline?"

"I believe so, I've never seen this part of town before." She sat back down on the floor, tensed up and drew her arms closer to her shoulders. Lafayette walked over and rested his hands on her shoulders for comfort.

"We can find your way home, ma belle. It's all right, I'll help.", comforted Lafayette.

However, Evangeline still seemed unsure. She appreciated his concern, but was still frightened of going back outside the bar.

"Hey", Lafayette rubbed her back and she was soon attentive. "Do you trust me?"

"I'm sorry?" She was confused.