I almost missed meeting you.

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The night had been very eventful for Juliet, it was her first social event and she was dressed in a brand new gown of deep blue that she was very fond of.  That dress gave her the confidence to enter this event alone, her father had told her that he would join her there later so she could do what she wanted.  Taking full advantage of that she decided to make a walk around the room before she looked for any dance partners.  There were people everywhere she looked, so many faces.  Most of them looked friendly but as she was here alone she kept to herself.

Now she made her way to the lemonade that was at every party, as she sipped hers she glanced across the room and settled her eyes on a very handsome man.  Listening to the gossip of the others around her she heard that this was the Viscount Bridgerton that everyone talked about.  Even being new here Juliet had heard all the talk about him and how he was a rake.  A rake would certainly not be the type she was interested in but she still kept watching him from across the room.

After a few dances Juliet was about to leave when she turned to walk and collided with a body.  To her great horror it was the Viscount that she had plowed into.  Her first thought was to flee immediately and she did start to walk away from him but then suddenly stopped.  Her blue eyes were wide as she smiled shyly at him.  I am so sorry.


Anthony Bridgerton

[Anthony Bridgerton]

Tag: @julieta

i will

ALWAYS PROTECT YOU

Anthony was starting to find these events more and more . . . stressful. If that could be the proper word used to describe them. He had been attending them for many years, however the time was upon them with his sister being out in society and that, added a whole other level of attending these events. Constantly on the watch for unsuitable men for them, constantly ensuring they were well chaperoned. And then when he did intervene, they would grow irritated with him. Did they not see it was for their own good?

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But alas, he was doing what he thought best and so he was constantly focused on which male would seek the attention of his eldest sister. Far more focused on that, rather than finding his own match -- much to his mother's chagrin. In fact, Anthony had been so distracted, he had bumped right into a young woman. Quickly regaining his composure, Anthony looked at her as she apologize. He offered a polite smile and nod in greeting. "The fault was mine," he told her. "It is most fortunate that neither of us were holding a drink," he added on lightly. That most certainly would have led to more disastrous results.

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Now that she was up close to him Juliet ran her eyes eagerly over him finding that he was even better looking then she had first thought.  Edging a bit closer to him she laughed softly.  It is very well that we had no drinks, I would not have wanted to introduce myself to you whilst apologizing for trying to drown you.  She said teasing him slightly wanting to engage him in conversation so he didn't slip away too quickly.  I do have an open place on my dance card now, if you would like to take a turn with me?  She asked hopefully looking up at him.

As she waited for his answer she took note of his features as he brought to mind a hero in one of the books that she had read, the hero had come to rescue the maid distress.  Thinking of this story while looking at him made her feel like swooning, but surely with his reputation as a rake he would not be like she was hoping or would he?  She said nothing more but gently touched his hand as she looked up at him.


Anthony Bridgerton