Bridgerton One Shots

Colin Bridgerton-Augustine Slipped Away Pt.1

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January 1813

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Augustine...or as she was better known Miss.Windrow was once again going against her father's wishes and went into the city. She grew bored of the books that resided in her library at home. So, she decided to get some from the library. She was known to the Ton as a rebellious young girl who paid no mind to societal norms.

When she arrived it was remotely empty, just a book keep and the many candles that were lit to allow for some light.

"Good Morning" she greeted with a smile

"Good Morning Miss! Looking for anything specific?" He asked

"Would you happen to have books on travel?"

Books had always been Augustine's escape from London. She wished to leave more than anything. However, being a woman prevented her from doing so. So, she lived through the travel books of people fortunate enough to live her dream.

The book keep took her to the shelves that contained travel books and Augustine skimmed through them until she found one that interested her.

She smiled and attempted to take the book off of the shelf but it seemed another hand had the same idea. Surprised, she withdrew her hand and allowed the other hand to have the book. She peered through the opening the now missing book created. She saw a man who looked very proper with a stack of what seemed to be other travel books. His face was appealing and his eyes were of the brightest blue. She was so lost in thought that she almost missed the man speaking.

"I am so sorry miss" he said through the shelf

"You are quite alright sir"

"Here" he shoved the book through to her "take it, I insist"

"No, I couldn't. There are plenty of other travel books in this library I am sure of it." She said snd then glanced at the stack he had already acquired "Unless of course you have already collected them all" she laughed lightly

He let out a small chuckle

"My mama, taught me to share. Why do you not come over here so I may put her lessons to use?"

She smiled and walked around the shelf to the aisle he was in. She got a better look at him this way. He was slightly taller than her, he adorned brown boots that looked like they had seen every country she had ever read about, but clothing and hair that looked as if many ladies' maids had put a lot of effort into his looks.

He looked carefully through his stack of books "What kind of travel books were you looking for Miss...."

"Augustine Windrow...but please call me Augustine" she smiled "and anything that will allow me to escape from London for a short period Mr....."

"Colin Bridgerton" he began to hand her books "these should help you"

"Thank you"

She looked down at the stack of three books he had given her from his stack...

"Have you ever been to any of these places?"

"A time or two" he said with a grin

"Then would you like to read these books together? I could use someone who has actually seen them to tell me stories."

"I would love to" he responded with a smile and guided her to two chairs.

They spent hours reading books and talking; until the book keep eventually kicked them out.