Lafayette x Reader One Shot

Lafayette x Reader: Mon Petit Papillion (One Shot)

Being a close friend of Alexander Hamilton, (Y/N) met a lot of interesting people. From the energetic Laurens, the hilarious Mulligan, and the crafty Aaron Burr, she had many adventures. However, it was the flamboyant Marquis de Lafayette that she found the most interesting.

It all happened one night when Alexander dragged (Y/N) to one of his favorite bars.

“Alex, you know that I have much better things to do rather than getting merry!” she shouted at him as they entered the bar.

“But I have a bunch of new friends I want you to meet,” Alexander whined.

(Y/N) sighed before giving him a small grin. “You actually made friends?”

Alexander frowned. “Yes I do!”

He led her to a large table with three rambunctious young men. “Hey boys, I brought my best friend with me. This is (Y/N) (L/N) from (colony name). I thought it’d be nice to introduce her to you guys, so play nice.”

As Alexander went to get (Y/N) a drink, the “Revolutionary Squad” gathered around (Y/N).

“Nice to meet you Ms. (L/N), name’s John Laurens!”

“I need no introduction, but my name is Hercules Mulligan!”

“Je m'appelle Lafayette, petite belle. I am at your service.”

(Y/N) simply smiled. “It’s a pleasure to meet you all. Thanks for taking care of Alex, I hope he isn’t too much trouble.”

Laurens laughed. “He gets into drunken fights sometimes but he always miraculously comes out without a scratch on him!”

“And one time, Alex began getting touchy with some women from Virginia. It was so funny because- WHAT THE HELL ALEX!” Mulligan yelped as Alexander poured some whiskey down his shirt.

Alexander smirked as he handed (Y/N) a glass of Sam Adams. “I don’t need you tainting (Y/N)’s mind.”

“Yeah whatever,” Mulligen grumbled.

As they began to talk about their hatred of the British, (Y/N) couldn’t help but notice the handsome Frenchmen drinking in silence.

“Is there any particular reason you’re here in the colonies, Monsieur Lafayette?” she asked him.

Lafayette grinned. “I want freedom for ma patrie. If your colonies can win their freedom, I see not for France.”

(Y/N) gave Lafayette a warm smile. “I’m sure that your country will win its freedom with you in command.”

“Well, I’m going to have to convince ma patrie to join your war with Britain. If your colonies can prove to France that you are capable of defeating your mother country, then we will gladly join the fight.”

As the night carried on, (Y/N) and Lafayette got to know each other very well. They got to know one another’s interests, hatreds, childhoods, and much more. As she finished her fifth round of the night, (Y/N) began to get drowsy.

“I think that it would be wise for me to leave now. If I have another round, I fear that I’ll awake in another man’s bed.” She said as she began to head to the door.

Chuckling lightly, Lafayette took (Y/N)’s hand and gave it a light kiss. “I hope to meet you again, mon petit papillion.

(Time-skip to a month later)

“Get down (Y/N)!” Alexander yelled as he shoved (Y/N) to the ground. Above them, a cannon ball soared by and exploded a few feet away from them.

Wincing at the loud sound, (Y/N) stood up and picked up a bayonette of a fallen soldier. Taking aim, she fired on a British commander upon his horse. As he fell to the ground, Alexander took (Y/N)’s hand and ran for cover.

They hid behind a small hill and began to devise a strategy. Laurens, Mulligen, and Lafayette soon joined them.

“We need to charge through the front lines while taking out as many soldiers as possible. Then a small troop of soldiers will come and take them from behind. We need to get rid of that lobster back at the on top of the horse with the British flag. Do you think you can take him, (Y/N)?” Alexander asked.

(Y/N) nodded with determination. “I can, but I’ll need a clear shot.”

Lafayette put an arm around (Y/N). “Monsieur Laurens and I will give you an opening.”

“We sure will!” Laurens pumped his fist in the air.

Mulligan cracked his knuckles and smirked at Hamilton. “Don’t leave us out of this either.”

As everyone took their position for charging, Lafayette wrapped an arm around (Y/N)’s waist. “Don’t I get a goodbye kiss?”

(Y/N) smiled. “I guess so.” Lafayette captured (Y/N)’s lips in a sweet and gentle kiss. She closed her eyes and smiled into it, wrapping her arms around his neck. They broke away after a few seconds and smiled at each other.

“Come back alive, okay?”

Lafayette gave a gentle smile. “Of course, mon petit papillion.”

(Y/N) grinned. “What does that mean?”

He gave her a quick peck on the cheek before replying.

“My little butterfly.”