Hey guys, I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry I haven't been updating for awhile and I know this story wasn't in the poll but I really just need to make myself write something to help get rid of my writers block. This story was co written by BitterFlowersGiveJoy. Warning for self loathing, sexism, and misgendering by both others and oneself.

He found out because Hamilton came into the wrong place at the wrong time.

Him and Burr shared a tent during the war, so of course he went in without knocking.

When he entered, he saw Burr without his shirt for the first time ever.

But more alarming than that was the fact that he had two, straight but jagged scars running across his chest. There was NO WAY those were made by accident.

"Hey Burr, I don't mean to pry buuut….. WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED TO YOU?!"

"Nothing it doesn't matter Alexander. It was a long time ago I'm fine now."

"Okay, but can you tell me what happened?"

"No."

"Why noooooooooooooooooooooooooooot?" Hamilton whined.

"Because I don't want to okay!"

"…Burr, you don't have to tell me but, if you don't tell me I'm going to have to assume the worst, and I can't let anyone get away with this. Me and Washington will find whoever did this beat the crap out of them with or without you're your assistance."

There was a long moment of silence before Burr sighed.

"Alright, Ill tell you, and I don't hold any dilutions you won't tell anyone else although I'd prefer you keep this between us. I uh- I wasn't always…. Male. I used to be a woman."

"S-say what now? W-WAIT YOU DID THAT TO YOURSELF YOU COULD'VE DIED a-and that's probably illegal?"

"Yes I did and I was well aware of the physical and legal ramifications when I did it."

"Buuuuuuuut? Y-you went to college didn't you? And you're in the army to?! You could've gotten hurt! The battle field is no place for women!"

Anyone watching could've told you the exact moment Aaron snapped.

"Yeah well anyone who fights in a war can get hurt Hamilton! Death doesn't discriminate either way, no matter what sex or color or anything else! Do you think British rule would be okay if it were a women ruling? That right and wrong change? You came to me asking how to graduate and you are the glorified secretary while I'm a war hero! So even if I were still a woman which I'm not I think that the facts speak for themselves that just because you were born a different sex than me does not make you supiour!"

Hamilton surprisingly takes a step back, feeling both attacked and guilty.

"O-okay, o-okay first, I am NOT a glorified secretary you saaaaaaaaaiid you wanted my job. A-and I'm sorry I j-just I didn't fully get it but I think I somewhat understand."

Dang. Burr was the one who had been told what he could and couldn't do but he couldn't take that look being on Alexanders face. So he did the only thing he could think of and hugged him.

"I'm sorry to I'm just- I'm a bit defensive, I didn't mean it. You're not just some secretary, you're Washingtons right hand man! You get to read and write things Id be threatened to be killed over just touching them! And you're not even form here!"

The hug startled Hamilton admittedly as that was the last thing he was expecting, but he returned it back briefly before pulling away and holding out a hand.

"Truce?"

"Truce."

"Good. Now you want to go grab some dinner?"

"Oh um…. I'm not- I don't like men. Sorry."

"Wh-what? No no no I mean, I-I just wanted to get some food, nothing else. But are you implying being gay is wrong?"

Of course Burr didn't think that but he couldn't help but smile as he said his next words.

"You're thinking about Laurens aren't you?"

Hamilton for once, was almost speechless and redder than a strawberry with his blushing.

"N- NO, RUDE!"

"Come on, don't try to lie to me I know you like him. And I quote 'Cold in my professions but warm in my friendships, I wish my dear Laurens that I could convince you through actions rather than words how much I love you.'"

"H-how did you even-? Sh-shut up this was about you not me."

"Maybe you could live as a 'confirmed bachelor' if you know what I mean."

Hamilton quickly opened the tent flap and dashed outside as he changed the topic.

"WOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY LALALA."

"It's the middle of the night. And please don't ever say la again."

"I SAID IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY!"

Hamilton said one more time loudly before dashing outside as quickly as he could.