Not a lot, just forever Intertwined, sewn together Like the rock bears the weather Not a lot, just forever Kenzie and Benedict had grown up together. Her being a year younger than him. She was like an older sister to Daphne, so she was around the Bridgertons a lot. Plus, she lived next door, and her older brother was best friends with Anthony growing up. As they got older, Benedict had started to fancy her quite a bit. Benedict hit marrying age before her coming of age he knew he'd hate the balls cause he couldn't court her yet since she was only 17. When she turned 18, she was chosen as the diamond of the season and had many a suitors interested in her. Her father had her start courting a count so she'd be higher in society. She did not love the count. For the last ball of the season Daphne was going so they got together ready like when they were younger giggling and playing in makeup it was something so simple yet so comforting the count never let her be her true self where at the Bridgertons she could be and it felt nice. The count was out of town on some business so she'd be going with the Bridgertons mainly Daphne like when they were younger and would go to the end of the season balls. Benedict watched as she walked downstairs, offering her his arm she took it he had to tell her he couldn't keep it in anymore he had to know if she felt the same. He pulled her to the side, looking deep into her eyes, his blue ones holding so much emotion, excitement, nervousness, guilt even. He took a deep breath. Benedict: I have loved you for so long, and I can not keep going with pretending I do not love you. I want to be your husband. Please leave the count and be mine. I am so in love with you it hurts. he pleaded his hand, cupping her face