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Imagine having rejected James countless times because you're insecure. After all, just look at the dashing man! He couldn't be serious when he offered dinner, could he? No–surely not. He was probably just bored.Or maybe he wanted a friend? Either way, you refused to say yes–trying to protect yourself from the inevitable heartbreak of feeling either used or unwanted.
When you finally said yes in a moment of short-lived bravery, he'd had to fight an enormous smile. "Well, then," he drawled happily, lifting your hand to his lips. "Until tonight, Y/N." He kissed the back of your hand, then departed to make the preparations.
You remained in place–utterly dazed. What had you just done?
A few hours later, you stood outside his rooms, hand raised to knock on the door to Room 64. At the last second, you paused. What are you doing? You stood frozen. Ugly. You looked down at yourself, no longer feeling attractive. Would he laugh at your attempt to dress up?
Little did you know James was suffused with his own doubts. What if you didn't come? He had one chance to prove how happy he could make you. What if you didn't want him?
Note: James March has plenty of insecurities when it comes to courting you.
When you gave a hesitant knock on the door, James shot up, racing past Miss Evers in his haste. Gripping the doorknob, he took a steadying breath then opened it. His breath caught at the sight of you.
"Darling," he breathed, a grin spreading over his features. "You look absolutely ravishing." He offered his hand.
As you entered his domain, he eyed you with obvious hunger. Ravishing? You gave a small, tentative smile, your heart pounding. He made you feel ravishing.
And with him, you felt at home. You felt you belonged.
