Do you ever Knock? William

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Do you ever Knock?


William Slade

[William Slade]

this sceptred isle this earth of majesty, this seat of mars, this other eden After having spent the weekend with the Bridgertons at Aubrey Hall, William wandered around the halls for a moment, taking some time to himself. It had been a long day, and as much he'd adored his best friend, he needed some time away to think about his duties that were waiting for him on Monday morning. Being a Duke was a never-ending job that, surprisingly, was taking him some time to get used to. Believing it to be a study, or from what he remembered at least, William tugged at the knob and opened it, only to find Francesca Bridgerton getting drunk. Eyes pinned on the bottle in her hand, he was swift on his feet and approached her, taking it from her hands. "Fran, that is highly unbefitting. You are too young!" And naive -- or at least that was what the Duke thought. @francescab

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This whole week had been one long nightmare for Frannie, she was being drug to every social event and all it did was make her feel so awkward.  She didn't have a suitor yet but she did have a determined mother who was in match maker mode.  Now they were at Aubrey Hall surrounded by the best in society and she was feeling lost.

While everyone was downstairs she had decided to be alone for a while so she snuck up to her brother's study knowing very full he had liqour to help her numb the pain. She grabbed the first bottle she saw and started to drink.  It tasted absolutely awful making her nearly gag but she was already feeling light headed after only a few swigs.  She had taken another swig when the door opened and William appeared.

Hey!  Who do you think you are?  Give me that back!  Frannie scowled at him reaching for the bottle then she giggled loudly.  Why is that?  You men drink all the time, I just need this tonight.


William Slade

[William Slade]

this sceptred isle this earth of majesty, this seat of mars, this other eden If Francesca weren't fifteen years of age, he would have permitted her the privilege of drinking whatever it was in her hand. However, in this case, not only was her brother downstairs, but a few other members of upper-class society. It would tarnish her reputation. "Because you are hardly of age," And obviously couldn't hold her booze. "Heed my advice, Francesca,' The older man commented. "I'm sure your brother would not be fond of learning that you were exploring his treasured liquor cabinet." @francescab

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Frannie scowled at him, I know that I am young, I hear that all the time.  She pushed William out of the way so she could grab another bottle of liquor.  I am young, I am a lady so I won't be able to pick anything for my own life.  Not my husband.  So I want to pick this now.  With a pop the bottle opened and she took a long drink then made a face.  Ugh that is awful!  Why would anyone want to drink this?

She moved over to the couch next to the desk then sank down but she was still looking at William.  I have heard things about you.... interesting things. A burp came out then she giggled thinking of what she heard the ladies whispering about William at the last social.  


William Slade

[William Slade]

this sceptred isle this earth of majesty, this seat of mars, this other eden William arched an eyebrow as his best friend's sister pushed him out of her way, reaching out for a second bottle. What was the point of stopping her now? It wasn't like she was willing to actually heed his advice at this point. He watched as she relaxed on one of the couches, proclaiming that she'd heard stories about him. William sighed, before approaching the younger girl and plopping next to her, stealing the bottle from her once and again, chugging a bit from it, "What have you heard, Francesca?" @francescab

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When William sat next to her Frannie grew quiet, there was something exciting as she gazed over at him.  She barely noticed when he took the bottle from him.  You are said to be very handsome and quite charming. Somewhat of the beginning of a rake so I've heard.

Frannie said softly as she moved a a bit closer to him.  I think you are too kind to be a rake of any kind, but you are very handsome.  Her hand moved to trace over his jaw as she spoke. She had never been this close to him and now she didn't want to move away. His skin was softer than she expected with a few rough spots here and there from his stubble.  

Now she was looking at him with a new perspective,  this was not just her brother's best friend.   That boy who was always around but she never really looked at.  This was William and he was tempting her in ways she had never dreamed of.  

William Slade

[William Slade]

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When she mentioned the term 'rake', the sober, soon-to-be tipsy Duke glanced over at his best friend's sister. He'd head the word travel about London's Ton quite a few number of times, particularly by Lady Whistledown. He did not often heed her articles, but he was relatively sure she'd called him a 'rake' one or two times. She was not wrong. He did have ladies of the night on the side. How else was he meant to fulfil his needs? Will was a man, after all. William watched as she moved closer to him, and he could not inch away, considering he'd already taken up the other half of the sofa. As she traced her hand over his jaw, he could not help but swallow. If Anthony were to stumble upon them, their code of honour and connection as blood brothers would instantly break. "Francesca, I cannot." He whispered.

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Frannie was still staring at him with wide eyes, he was so handsome and so close but he was also like a brother to him.  Even in her current state of drunkness she heard his words and nodded.  She could never do anything that would hurt him, he was too important to her and her family.  Anthony would never forgive either of them if anything happened, now she felt bad.  The only reason William was even in here with her was because he cared enough to try to stop her from drowning her sorrows in her brother's liquor.

I am sorry, forgive me.  You are like another brother to me.  She hiccuped loudly then and laughed drunkenly.  I like this feeling, the world is moving while I sit still.  


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