Samuel and David we're both at a library. David was, as usual, reading whereas the younger brother was writing a letter.
He smiled brightly as the quill swayed on the paper, humming softly to a tranquil tune.
Dear Charles
Two men were talking among each other, Samuel often catching some words.
Since I haven't received a letter from you, I felt the need to write one on my own.
Samuel smiled, Charles was going to be so happy as soon as he got his message.
“Have you heard what happened at the battlefield?” one of the men asked.
Samuel shrugged it off. Maybe it could be another war. God knows how many battles are being fought at the moment.
Might as well tell you what I did not do when you left. First of all I shall inform you that I did not lie when I said you were my very best friend.
“I heard. It's truly terrible. Although I'm not very well informed about it,” the other man commented.
Charles Lee, I must tell you one of my deepest secrets. Being that said, I shall spill.
“The general got shot on the side!” He exclaimed, catching Samuel's attention. Maybe he meant Washington? He could be as well playing the role of general.
I love you, with my whole soul. And although you might not return that love, remember that I am and will always be your speech boy.
“Charles Lee, wasn't it?” Samuel's heart stopped beating for a split second.
“It was him, I heard. Unfortunately..,” he started getting quieter.
Samuel kept his quill on the only blank space left on the page.
“Please, no. Please, no. Please, no.” Samuel prayed internally.
“..He didn't make it. The poor man deceased as he laid inside a tent..”
Samuel's heart sank, then shattered into a million pieces. Tears started streaming uncontrollably down his face. He managed to hold the quill and finish his letter.
Sincerely yours, and hopefully always,
Samuel Seabury.
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I'm sorry it's short (and somewhat heartbreaking) but I wanted to finish already. Also, this chapter is based on an amazing series of drawings made by leeburyy on Instagram. Check them out, they have amazing art!!
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Speech Boy ★Leebury★
FanfictionSamuel Seabury is just a simple bishop who was sent to America to solve the conflict that was revolving in the cities. However, a young man called Charles Lee wasn't anywhere in his plan.
