"Well if it isn't that Hamilton"
"Jefferson."
Eleanor Jefferson and Philip Hamilton hated each other, as destined. They were only 16 and 17 but strived to be like their fathers. All they do is fight. That is until something terrible happens forcin...
This takes place about 4ish days before the last chapter (I'm so so sorry about all the time jumps but the next few chapters shouldn't have too many of them. My thoughts are just a mess right now.)
ELLA POV
"Girls! Burr, Jemmy, and a few other business guys are coming over later! So dress nice!" My dad calls from downstairs.
Ugh. Wait, Theo's coming home today! And I might get John to finally talk to me. I haven't talked to Philip since... well that day. Angie made up with him after like 4 days. Normally I would say 'Wow just like your mom,' but I guess when you live in the same house it's a but different. I get updated on what's going on with the Alexander thing by Angie. Apparently we have still found nothing and Philip is tearing himself apart but he deserves it.
I really don't wanna be around people though. I think dad knows that. But I don't think he really cares. To be honest I probably disappoint him. I'm not showy or a people person like him and Mary. I'm not interested in politics or law or debating like him. I'd much rather read a book or like play with animals or little kids.
I sigh and lay back on my bed. I hear someone knock on my door. "Come in!"
"Ella?" Someone walks into my room but I can't see them where I am.
I sit up and look at her. "Oh hi Sally"
"Didn't your dad tell you to get dressed?" Sally asks, although she knows the answer. She sets something down on my dresser.
"Yeah..." I sigh and slump over.
"Let me guess, you don't wanna interact with people"
I nod. "I get to see Theo again though so I guess I'm ok with it"
Sally nods and hands me a black and white plaid shirt and a white sweater.
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(That's similar to what Ella's wearing⬆️⬆️)
I get dressed and run downstairs. Mary's already standing there. "Hey Mar"
"Hi Ellie"
"Girls you're here" Dad says, walking into the room.
The doorbell rings and Natalie opens it. Uncle Aaron and Theo! I immediately run over and squeeze my best friend.
"Hey Ella" Theo giggles, squeezing me too.
"You girls can go upstairs" Dad laughs.
Without missing a beat, I grab Theo's arm and run up to my room.
"So" Theo turns to face me, with her back to my bed. "What'd I miss~?" She falls onto my bed dramatically.
"Geez you sound like my dad" I laugh. Theo laughs too. "But in all seriousness, you missed A. LOT."
"Wow. And it always happens when I'm not there." She pouts.
I bust out laughing. "Like that time in middle school when Philip and Eaker got in a huge bloody fight that whole school talked about for a month but you were sick that day."
"Shut up" Theo playfully shoves me.
"Anyway, did you do everything that I told you to in France?" I lived in France for a while and we visit all the time so I gave Theo a bunch of suggestions on what to do.
"Yep!" Theo grins and shows me a bunch of pictures. "Oh I forgot to tell you."
"Hm?"
"One of our dads' friends from France is visiting soon. I think he's like your dad's cousin or something"
"Uncle Laf?!" I exclaim, jumping off my bed. I was best friends with Georges and Marie until we moved to America. And dad is really close to Uncle Lafayette.
"Yeah. Now tell me everything I missed!!" Theo whines playfully.
—After explaining— (I'm sorry but I'm super lazy)
"Wow" Theo breathes, wide-eyed.
"Yeah I know"
"Theo!" Mary yells, running into my room
"Hey Mar! I missed you" Theo exclaims, eloping my little sister into a hug.
"Girls!" Dad calls from downstairs.
Me, Mary, and Theo make our way downstairs to see what my dad wants.
"The Maddisons are here"
I look over and see James Maddison and John Payne Maddison, of whom I haven't seen in ages. John avoided eye contact with me and I glanced over at Theo to see her looking at John concerned. Honestly I'm very confused but Dad quickly shoos us upstairs. We let Mary come with us into my room because she's basically friends with all of us. We're all just sitting on the floor of my room, very silent. I just keep glancing at John every so often but he keeps looking at the ground and pretending I'm not here. I don't understand it. He ignores me for months, comes to my house and ignores me more? After we've been friends for 12 years? It's insane!
"Ok so there is some serious tension in this room from you two and Imma need you to sort that out," Mary says pointing at me and John.
"Well SOMEONE has been ignoring me" I disgustedly say glaring at John.
"Well SOMEONE has been spend all of their time with Phillip!" John glares back, finally looking at me.
"That doesn't mean you have to ignore me!" I yell, throwing my hands in the air.
"FINE! I'll tell you what happened!" John yells. I move my hand in a 'go on' motion. He continues, "I fucking ship you and Philip" I internally gag. But what does that have to do with any of this? "Because you two would be a really cute couple" I still don't know where he's coming from but ok then. "But I like you ok!" He says the last part slightly quieter than he said the rest of it.
What? Everything stops for a moment. John likes me? He was upset because he thought I liked Philip and he wanted me happy? Oh fuck it.
Without thinking any further, I grab the collar of John's shirt and connect our lips. After a moment, John kisses back and runs his hand through my curly hair. After what feels like an eternity, we pull apart and look at each other breathlessly. I glance over at Theo and Mary and see them staring at us with shocked faces. I look back at John. His cheeks overly flushed and him staring at me helplessly.
"Dude I told you to just tell her!" Theo yelled, waving her hands around in John's direction.
"But I ship you and Philip!" Mary whines.
"You owe me 10 buck Mar" Theo laughs.
Mary groans and hands Theo a 10 dollar bill. I look over at Theo with a 'really' face.
"What we were placing bets on weather you'd kiss John or Philip first" Theo shrugs innocently. I glare at her.
"Wait a second" John says. We all snap our heads over to him, I mean he's been quiet the whole time. John smiles and makes eye contact with me. "I was your first kiss"
