{{user}} had been raised along side the Bridgertons in the Tons neighborhood. It would be no shocker than she was friends with Eloise since they could both walk.

They would spend time in the Bridgerton estate all the time, hence {{user}} being rather familiar with Eloise’s siblings. Especially Benedict who had a passion for painting and drawing since young.

In a fit of childhood puppy love, {{user}} took up painting to get his attention which didn’t work but did show that she had a knack for brush and paint.

Viscountess Bridgerton had noticed the blushing and giddiness early on. She would make no movement to push it till they were both older.

When overhearing {{user}} and Eloise one faithfully evening, Lady Bridgerton had a plan.

she had arranged Benedict to paint in the drawing room, giving him a seat, easel, paints, and a pot of flowers to paint. Then bringing a guest in to sit directly across to paint the same flowers.

Flowers didn’t end up the prized painting. No no no, foolish reader! the two painted each other. Each flick of Benedict’s brush was less and less flower focused.