One-shot number two!

[keladry_lupin]

southernwitch69 asked for:

Austenverse
Elizabeth/Mr. Darcy
keywords: first kiss

First Kiss



Lizzy raced outside, not caring that she was still in her nightclothes, or that her hair was still in its braid from the night before. Papa had just given his consent, and she wanted nothing more than to look at him again. She could hardly keep her eyes off him before, despite her embarrassment as they passed each other in the house: he having obtained Papa’s consent, she going in to convince Papa that he hadn’t made a mistake in granting it.

She found him right outside the window through which Jane and Mamma were peering so curiously. She could tell from his questioning look, which blossomed to a grin, that he saw Papa’s consent written on her face. Without a word, he welcomed his future bride into his embrace, lifting her off the ground. Lizzy chuckled in surprise, treasured and safe in his arms.

Mr Darcy set her down, though he did not let her go. Lizzy wondered at the intent look in his blue eyes until her breath hitched -- Is he? … OH … he is, isn’t he …? Heart hammering, and not knowing quite what to expect, she tilted her face up to receive his gentle kiss on her lips.