"You know, if we were anywhere else I would smack you right now."
"If I were anywhere else besides next to you I would be the happiest man alive."
You scowled at Alexander as he laughed to himself.
"Alex, mon ami, will you please shut up?" Lafayette pleaded and you couldn't help but agree.
"I don't know, man," Hercules laughed. "It's fun to watch."
"Alex, I know you love teasing my sister, but for tonight can you maybe tone it down a bit?" Your brother, John Laurens, asked.
You rolled your eyes and grumbled, "You're the one that got us into this mess so you're just going to have to deal with it."
What happened was that Washington had invited everyone to a ball, including your brother and his friends. However, Washington insisted that everyone needed a date and that's where you fell in. Alexander was the only one out of the entire revolutionary squad to not have a date, so being a good friend, your brother told him he knew someone who was unable to say no to him.
That was you.
You thought it was quite odd for your brother to ask, no, beg you to be Alexander's date for the night, considering he knows how much the two of you argue about almost everything. You think it's because he just wants to have a good laugh.
You wouldn't have said yes if you knew you were going with Alexander, but you had already agreed so now you were looking beautiful and quite elegant in your new pastel purple dress Hercules made for you while feeling downright furious as you held onto Alexander's hand.
"If Washington comes up to us we need to ac-" Alexander started
"We need to act professional. I know, I know. I don't like you, but I'm not going to damage your career for that." You mumbled to him.
He looked down at you surprised at your answer and squeezed your hand. You blushed but kept walking toward the open doors, determined to not show how flustered you were at that single act.
For the past hour, you and Alex debated the entire time instead of dancing or meeting new people. You were in the middle of another argument when Mr. Washington decided to make an appearance.
"Alexander, I'm glad you could make it tonight. Nice to see you're finally taking a night off."
Alexander jumped when he heard his commanding officer's voice behind him.
"S-sir!" Alex stammered as he stood straighter. "I must admit, Sir, it is nice to take a break."
General Washington gave him a small smile before looking at you, "And who is this young lady? Your date I presume."
You smiled at him and curtsied, "(Y/N) Laurens, Your Excellency. It's an honor to meet you."
"Likewise, Miss Laurens. Is your brother here, too?"
You nodded and pointed to your brother's position in the ballroom, "I believe he's trying to unsuccessfully ask those women to dance with him." You said with a giggle and he chuckled with you.
"Speaking of dancing, I should find my wife. Good to see you Alexander and lovely meeting you Miss Laurens." Washington said before he disappeared into the crowd.
Alexander visibly slouched and took a deep breath to calm himself down.
"Are you alright?" You asked with a laugh.
He just shook his head before turning his head to watch all the couples sway lively to the music.
It was silent between the two of you for a long time until he surprised you with a question.
