Bridgerton One Shots

Benedict Bridgerton- Lavender Haze

Liviana Hastings and her brother Simon or as he was better known the Duke of Hastings made their way to the Bridgerton's home for dinner. Liviana hated these types of events. They mainly consisted of her sitting quietly at a large table, while her brother talked to a Lady (who had no shot with him) and their mama and papa.

"Brother, why must I be in attendance for this?" She complained

"Because it is imperative to me that they like you"

She rolled her eyes

"No, it Is imperative to you that you have an excuse to leave if you are not enjoying the dinner"

"...that aswell"

Liviana huffed and slumped back in the carriage

"Come on, lighten up. The Bridgerton's are a renowned family in the Ton. I think you will rather enjoy their company"

"If you say so..." she said not believing him one bit

As the carriage arrived, Liviana found herself wishing she had faked an illness or maybe an injury to get out of going.

Simon got out of the carriage first and then aided his sister.

"Do not make me regret accompanying you" she mumbled under her breath as they approached the door

The duke lifted his hand to knock but before he could a maid opened the door.

"Your Grace" she said and curtsied

Liviana rolled her eyes

"Oh and Ms.Hastings...lovely to meet you both"

She shot the maid a fake smile

"Tis' lovely to make your aquiantance as well"

She sat there staring at the pair for a moment before she was snapped from her thoughts

"Oh uh- allow me to show you to the dinning room" she did an awkward curtsy and began to guide them

Liviana held in a laugh. She always found it funny how people suddenly change under her brother's gaze. It was as if a switch flipped as soon as he walked into a room, then flipped off again as soon as he left. In some ways it made Liviana envy Simon and in many other ways, it made her thankful she was the second born. Sure, being the first born granted you the titles and the land...but being second born allowed for something even better than all of that...fun.

Before they entered the dinning room the maid announced their presence

"Lady Bridgerton, I present The Duke of Hasting and his sister Liviana Hastings"

As they walked in an older lady greeted them with a smile on her face.

"Your Grace, Ms.Hastings, it is lovely to see you. I am glad you were available to attend this evening"

"As are we Lady Bridgerton, I hope you do not mind that I have brought my sister with me"

"That will be no trouble at all, though I hope you do not mind sitting next to my sons Colin and Benedict..."

Liviana faked another smile, something she was almost positive she would be doing all night,

"I do not mind at all"

"Wonderful, let us have a seat then"

As she walked to her seat, she studied everyone. She was not used to seeing an entire family all at one table. When she sat down, she was expecting the boys next to her to stiffen up as most men did...but they actually seemed quite...loose. One of them was focused on the other, while that one was enamored by the candles that hung from the ceiling.