A Moment Of Weakness For Philipa

[Benedict Bridgerton]

                     I'm not bound by the rules of society

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Dancing was one of the things Philipa adored and it was the only time she ever felt graceful. Well until tonight, Philipa had been dancing for hours when she managed to get Benedict Bridgerton dance with her. He was just as handsome as his brother's and dancing with him was fun as he talked while they danced.

Philipa had never thought of Benedict as anything more than just a friend until this night. He pulled her in close and she felt as if she could not breathe. She didn't want to cling to him but she should have when he twirled her gently. It should have been easy, she would have looked graceful but she missed a step and felt to her knees holding her right ankle.

[Benedict Bridgerton]

I'm not bound by                                  

Benedict didn't need to look at his mother to practically feel her eyes upon him. Her hopes for him to find a wife were indeed high, but she also ensured he did not remain idle -- or as elusive as he would have liked -- at such events. Where Colin enjoyed flirting with any pretty woman, their mother often encouraged her sons to ask a Wallflower to dance, or any woman who did not seem to have a constant stream of men in their company. And the Featheringtons truly had a special place in their hearts. It was truly such a shame that they were not more recognized. Were their mother not so . . . well, intense then perhaps they would indeed stand a chance. After all, they were each beautiful, fine young women. ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ So when he saw Philipa standing on her own, Benedict just knew that his mother was watching him. Though he supposed it was more in good conscience that he approached her, rather than fear of the repercussions. Once they started dancing however, he knew it was not bad at all. She was rather pleasant company and the two of them seemed to effortlessly fall into a rhythm, as well as conversation. Benedict found himself quite enjoying the exchange, though it was more short lived than expected. For one moment he was turning her and the next, she was on the ground. ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ "Miss Featherington," he said, voice calm but holding a tone of concern as he crouched next to her. "Are you alright?" Though as his eyes scanned over her, he took notice of the fact that she was clutching her ankle. "Do you think you can walk?" He asked her, knowing that either he would offer his support to help her walk out of the dancing hall . . . or she may have to be carried out. And as he felt responsible for it . . . well, he was going to ensure she was cared for. Tag @phillipaf

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Philipa had been so enjoying dancing with Mr. Bridgerton that she forgot to focus on her dancing. When she tripped she almost laughed at herself and looked up at him. I think I can walk, I feel more foolish than anything else. 

She slowly stood up and gently stepped down putting weight on her foot then grimaced in pain. Perhaps not.


Benedict Bridgerton