YOOOOOOOOO!
Anyways, I'm Nicki and I'm certified Hamiltrash. I've loved musical theatre for the longest time and I'm so excited that Hamilton is here because it feels like a little piece of musical theatre history I get to be apart of. Hence, this story! It's a Modern AU regarding two of our favorite characters and I couldn't be more excited about it I've also published it on AO3, but honestly FF has been my homeboy since the beginning so I had to publish here as well. Anywho, enjoy and leave me some love or thoughts!
"Theo?"
"Oh god, if you're trying to make a move on me, I'll have you know that- Philip?"
When Theodosia Burr turned around in the busy New York coffee shop, the last person she expected to see was Philip Hamilton.
"It's me, Philip. I promise I'm not hitting on you.", the curly haired boy smiled at her and Theo couldn't help but return it. "God it's been-"
"Eleven years. I was eight the last summer our families spent together.", the number rolled off of Theo's tongue so smoothly, it was as if she has memorized it. "Anyways, what brings you to this neck of the woods?"
"Studying for an English midterm and I needed a boost. You?"
Theodosia studied Philip's features as he talked. His freckles that cautiously arched across the bridge of his nose and then scattered across his face, the dark thick eyebrows that furrowed right above his golden eyes, and the unruly mess of curls that was haphazardly tucked underneath a crimson beanie. Much cuter than the nine year old boy who had pushed her into the lake last time they had talked.
"Roommate and I are cramming for a Lit test tomorrow. Thank god this place is open at all hours.", a giggle left Theo's mouth as she spoke, something she was sure she hadn't heard before. "I didn't know you went to Columbia."
Philip shook out his hair as he removed his beanie, stuffing it into his pocket and letting his curls fall onto his shoulders, which he shrugged in Theo's direction.
"Pre law track with a minor in poetry. It's a pain in the ass but it's worth it, I suppose. And your major is….?"
"Journalism and political science. Double major."
As she spoke to the young Hamilton boy, Theodosia stepped up to the counter and smiled at the barista.
"Two large caramel lattes, please.", Theodosia reached for her purse, when an arm stretched in front of her. She followed it back to Philip, who just grinned as he handed the barista his card.
"A large black coffee and a bagel too. Thanks."
Theodosia Burr had encountered many a boy in her day. As much as she hated to admit it, she attracted a lot of male attention, none of which she appreciated in the least. Her roommate Marty lived for boys throwing themselves at her feet, something that made Theo scoff. Most boys who tried to hit on her had one of two ulterior motives: Either getting in her pants or trying to find out about her father. And yet, none of them had bought her coffee, something she found quite endearing about young Philip Hamilton.
"You didn't have to do that.", Theo smiled up at Philip as they stepped to the side to wait for their coffees. It was at that moment that Theodosia noticed just how tall Philip had gotten, boasting at least six inches of height that she didn't have.
"But I wanted to, so I did.", an exaggerated grin appeared on Philip's face and Theo found herself blushing uncontrollably.
"Well your gesture is noted and appreciated, but being such an upright lady of our social class-"
"Naturally."
"-I'm going to have to repay you, Philip Hamilton, for your chivalrous act of kindness.", Theo's lips curled into a coy smile as the two stared at each other. The moment was only interrupted when their drinks were set on the counter.
"Miss Burr, are you implying that you'd like to see me again?", Philip cocked an eyebrow in Theo's direction as he sipped his coffee.
"I suppose that I am.", Theo let another giggle escape her lips just as her phone chimed from her pocket. "That's probably Marty wondering why it's taking me so long to get a simple coffee."
Theodosia quickly produced a sharpie from her purse and took Philip's hand, scrawling a phone number on it in her impeccable handwriting. She then capped the pen and gazed up at Philip.
"I'll be patiently waiting, Mr. Hamilton.", Theo let a mischievous grin paint itself on her dark skin.
Philip took the opportunity to take Theo's hand, which was still in his, and press his lips against it. A bright blush appeared on her face as Theodosia left the coffee shop, leaving Philip in what might as well have been a melted puddle.
"Dude, you've got it bad.", Philip turned his attention to the barista, whose large frame and short mop of curls made him look out of place in the small coffee shop.
"Shut up Will.", Philip groaned as his best friend made fun of him.
Although Philip was never one to humor the musings of Will Mulligan, he had to admit that he was right for once.
Philip was smitten by Theodosia Burr.
After exiting the coffee shop in a haste, Theodosia made her way to Furnald Hall two blocks away. After greeting the familiar faces in the common room, Theo opened the door of her dorm room to meet the disapproving face of Martha Jefferson.
"You've been gone for like half an hour. My caffeine fix has a deadline and- Oh my god. Theodosia Burr, did you meet a boy?"
Although Marty and Theo were best friends, Theo had always loathed Marty's ability to read her so well. Her keen senses had ruined Marty's surprise 16th birthday party, almost cancelled their trip to Washington DC, and uncovered the time that Theo had escaped a policeman at a Black Lives Matter rally.
"I absolutely did not. What would give you that impression?"
Theodosia tried to keep her expression neutral as she handed Marty her coffee and sat on the bed opposite of her. Marty's black curls were pulled into a messy bun atop her head by a brightly colored bandana and her reading glasses were perched on her nose as she sat reading from her laptop.
"Well besides the rosy cheeks and the flustered look on your face, Twitter is abuzz with the latest Burr-Hamilton gossip.", Marty pulled up an article and showed it to Theodosia as she read the title. "'Young Love? Theodosia Burr and Philip Hamilton Spotted on Romantic Escapade in NYC.'"
"Oh-"
"Shit!", Philip jumped up from his spot at his desk as one of his roommates, George, showed him the latest trending topic on Twitter. As he paced the room frantically, George read the article to him.
"In a shocking twist on the drama revolving around Senator Aaron Burr and Secretary Alexander Hamilton's political feud, Theodosia Burr and Philip Hamilton were seen on what appeared to be a romantic rendezvous tonight. The two lovebirds, both students at Columbia University, shared a cup of coffee and what seemed to be a flirtatious conversation. Does this mean the end to Burr's long standing engagement with New York socialite Joe Alston? More to come as the #HamilBurr scandal develops."
Philip sits catatonic on his bed, George standing in front of him as he stares blankly at the wall in front of him.
"She's engaged?", Philip asks, his eyes not moving.
"From what I've heard, it's more of an arranged marriage.", George shrugged. "I didn't know that was legal in America."
"It's not.", Philip stared at his French roommate for a second, before leaping off the bed. "I have to call her."
"Maybe you should wait.", George suggested as he rested his hand on Philip's shoulder. "You don't want to scare her off."
George Lafayette was always Philip's impulse control, but something in his gut was telling him that he needed to call Theo, no matter the consequences.
"I can't wait, not this time George."
Across campus, Theodosia Burr was practically screeching at Marty, though the situation was by no accounts her fault.
"Engagement?!", Theo screamed. "Joe and I are not engaged, we've only been dating for a year and a half. And how did anyone think that was a date? I ran into the guy at the coffee shop and he-"
Theo's phone went off and she picked it up, continuing to spout her rage to whomever happened to be on the other side.
"What in gods name could be so impo-"
"It's Philip."
"Oh.", Theo took a breath and sat down on her bed. "Sorry I yelled at you. I take it you saw the article?"
"Yeah I did. Do you wanna meet up in the morning and talk about it?", Philip absentmindedly pulled at one of his curls as he asked Theo to see him again. Almost like a date, except for the part where she's engaged.
"Okay that sounds good. We can meet at my dorm so the paparazzi don't catch us. I'll text you the details.", Theo paused for a minute and the two young adults relished in the quiet for a moment. "I had a good time tonight."
"Me too. Goodnight Theo."
"Goodnight Philip."