Little Bit Yours.

£250,000

The door opened, and flashing lights were everywhere. If it wasn't for Colin's hand Penelope wouldn't have been able to see where she was going. The press was out in full force, and extremely interested why Colin Bridgerton travel influencer was holding the hand of the new 'IT' girl Penelope Featherington. People were shouting their name, waving above one another, and Penelope had nowhere to look but him. He held her hand and made her feel safe, it wasn't until Agatha Danbury appeared at her side and pulled her away from Colin she started to panic,

"No Hiding now Featherington, go get em girl."

She placed Penelope on the carpet in front of the sea of cameras, and Agatha sent her over a thumbs up with a chin up gesture. Penelope suddenly had to put on her 'boss' persona, she took a deep breath and stood the best she could in her towering heels, she placed one hand on her hips with her lips curled in a half smile.

"Miss Featherington, show us your full outfit!"

People were screaming at her from behind the rope, she couldn't help but giggle at the ridiculousness of it all. Why on earth were they screaming for her? She played into the silliness and turned around fully.

Fuck it, may as well give them a show.

She threw her shawl to the side and let them see her outfit fully, she blew kisses, tried several poses, and then tilted her head back in full laughter. After a few minutes of indulging in the spotlight, she ran back over to Colin.

What Penelope didn't know is Colin watched the whole thing. He watched her come into her own, she was truly the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Nothing compared to her, nothing. As she ran towards him, his heart could have exploded with pride, right on the very spot he stood.

He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her while slightly lifting her from the floor.

"You... Penelope Featherington are absolutely beautiful."

He spun her around and the press ate it up, along with everyone else on the carpet. As he placed her down, he saw the blush sneaking out from under her make-up, he wanted to make her blush like that for the rest of his life.

She held out her hand and smiled beamingly,

"Shall we Mr Bridgerton?"

He tilted his head at his love and cheekily grinned. This was it; they were showing they were together, they were taking the next step into a new world, and he couldn't be happier she was right by his side.

Surely by now the 'talk' they needed... is just a formality.

They entered the Charity Gala and were immediately cornered by Agatha Danbury.

"So I guess we'll be informing HR of your newfound relationship?"

She snuck up behind them and they both looked at each instantly,

They'd forgot about work.

"Of course Agatha, this is all a little new, we're just getting to grips with it ourselves."

Colin tried his best to explain the situation under Agatha's judgemental eyebrow. Agatha Danbury had a way of making you completely uncomfortable with her words, but then her directness was a testament to her formidable character.

"I'm extremely pleased to see you open your heart Miss Featherington, however, do make sure you update the correct paperwork."

She walked away and Penelope felt a sense of relief. Colin let out a huge sigh of relief too, which immediately made them laugh. He raised their joint hands and kissed the back of her glove.