What The Heck I Gotta Do To Be With You (Lin-Manuel Miranda x Reader)

The First Day

You knew from the moment you laid eyes on Lin that he was going to be a big part of your life. At the moment, you didn't know exactly how. You just knew that he was going to mean a whole lot to you.

You tried out for "Hamilton", and, luckily, got just the part you had wanted: Angelica. She got to rap and sing, and to you, seemed to be the most dynamic character. You could tell that you were really going to like playing her.

Plus, you would get to spend all that time with Lin. You were really looking forward to that. He always made you laugh- something you hadn't done much in a while. It felt nice.

On the first day of rehearsal, you walked in right on time, excited and nervous.

The first person you noticed, of course, was Lin. He was standing by the stage wearing a light grey sweatshirt and jeans with his dark hair pulled back.

He smiles when he sees you, wrinkles forming around his eyes that makes his smile seem more genuine.

"Hey, Y/N."

You smile back. "Hey Lin."

He spreads out his arms. "Welcome to 'Hamilton.'"

You laugh. "I think you want to save the greeting for when everyone is actually listening."

"No, that was just a special one for you."

You grin shyly.

"Go introduce yourself to the cast."

"Okay." You look away at the growing crowd of people. "I'll see you later," you say awkwardly, then hop up onto the stage.

You were only able to meet Anthony, Daveed, Phillipa (who told you to just call her Pippa), Oak, and Jazzy before you spot a familiar face.

"Leslie!", you exclaim.

He turns and brightens when he sees you. "Y/N!"

You rush over to him and he wraps you in a big hug.

You separate, then he looks you up and down. "It's been so long! I swear, you've gotten taller," he says.

"I doubt it," you laugh.

"So, when did you move back to New York? I haven't seen you since you left for Washington."

"I moved back a couple months ago. I honestly just really missed New York. I was going to call you, but I got so busy unpacking, and then 'Hamilton'..." You hit him on the arm. "Hey, what part did you get?"

"Aaron Burr."

"Oh, cool."

"You?"

"Angelica."

"Oh, that's a fun part. I think we'll have a song together."

"Really? That's awesome. So, what're you-"

"Welcome, everyone, to the very first rehearsal of 'Hamilton.'"

You look over and see Lin standing on the stage, looking around. When your eyes meet, he smiles at you, then moves his gaze.

"We'll talk later," Leslie mouths, and you nod.

"My name is Lin-Manuel Miranda-"

Everyone claps and cheers.

He chuckles. "Thank you. Anyway, I'm Lin, and I'll be playing Alexander Hamilton, and sort of directing alongside my very good friend, Tommy Kail."

Everyone claps politely when a curly haired guy waves.

After that, everyone goes around and makes introductions, then Lin talks more about what "Hamilton" is about, what inspired it, and what a fun show it's going to be.