The room was a flurry of muted colors and silk. Your poor maid was covered in garments as you sought out a reasonable- no- a perfect dress to wear today. This time ten years ago, a maid would be dressing you for you and you'd complain about wanting to wear pants. It was easier to keep up with the boys that way.

The Bridgertons and the Knights were family friends- for each Bridgerton, there was a Knight to befriend them. Well, there was, until the Knights left for Spain. You in particular were very upset. You wouldn't be able to horse around with the likes of Benedict and Colin, more particularly Benedict. From the letters you had been sent, he'd grown into a fine man. But you held a deep grudge from childhood.

You remember vividly how he told you he'd never marry you unless you were a proper lady. At the time, you paid no mind to him, not caring for boys. But it was different now. You were 20, you were in season and you had...assets. And you were coming back to England for the summer. Childish as it is, you wanted him to eat his words..and maybe more.

"This seems rather important to you, my lady." Your maid said, falling underneath the weight of the clothes. It took a while, but you found an outfit that was sure to make Benedict put a sock in his mouth.

Meanwhile in England, Benedict was carefree, surrounded by women, with no desire to marry. When Anthony told him you would be coming for the summer, Benedict smiled, remembering the scrawny little girl who hated dresses and had a mouth too big for her face. And that's all he imagined. At some point in life, his letters became less frequent to you. This was his first reminder of your existence in God knows how long. He wasn't anticipating much change.

"Little Miss _____? I remember she tried to feed me dirt once." He reminisced.

"If I were you, brother, I'd let go of any grudges. She's grown rather fine now and word has it, she's always had a little crush on you." Anthony quipped.

"Trust me, I was aware. I do hope she's grown out of it-" Before he could protest any further, your carriage pulled up outside and everyone came out to greet you.