Battle of the Boys

A Pair of Fine Eyes

Author's Note: Hello, all you wonderful readers! JaneAustenLover here! From here on out, I will refer to myself as JaneAusten. And this story as BOB (ha ha) maybe.

BethT - Lizzie lives in Wichita, Kansas, and Char is her roommate for the rest of her stay in Louisville, Kentucky, in Char's apartment. Sorry for the mix up!

Micomape - Sorry about the cliffy! And the late posting date. People need to review for more chapters. I personally don't think that ten reviews are that many, but... maybe they are... :(

Avanell - Will there be an infamous comment? That is the question!

Christina - If you are reading this, since you didn't have a profile for me to message this to you, I'm gonna say this in my AN. First, I know exactly how many people have read my story, and it's broken down by chapters, when and what day. Second, me saying how many reviews I want lets me know that people read my story, and like it, so I can continue posting without me thinking I am imposing myself on all the nice people out there. It also gives me a sort of 'deadline'. I just wanted to clear that up. If you want to talk with me some more Christina, message me when you get an account. If anyone else thinks that I shouldn't "bargain" my chapters with reviews, message me or... REVIEW! (Preferably the latter!)

ANONOMUS - Thanks Jessie! (Ha ha! Now you aren't so anonymous!) But, as I explained to you afterwards, this story is about Lizzie. But thanks for the review little sis! And there will be more of the Terrible Twins, just later in the story.

Now as always, it's time for CHAPTERLY QUOTES WITH CAITLIN! This one is from Chapter 6:

" 'Your conjecture is totally wrong, I assure you. My mind was more agreeably engaged. I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow.' Miss Bingley immediately fixed her eyes on his [Darcy's] face, and desired he would tell her what lady had the credit of inspiring such reflections. Mr. Darcy replied with great intrepidity, 'Miss Elizabeth Bennet.' " ~ Jane Austen.

If you are still reading this AN, I 3 U! You care! *sniff* ('=

Disclaimer: I don't own Pride and Prejudice. All the wonderfulness (and non-wonderfulness) of this story is based off of Jane Austen's amazing book. *Sigh of Sadness*

CHAPTER THREE: A Pair of Fine Eyes; or What Did I Do to Your Heart?

" "... Her attention was immediately absorbed by the emotion in The Sulky One's eyes. She was taken

aback at the sudden hatred that showed in his eyes as he saw her. I didn't even do anything yet! What's his problem?" "

'What is wrong with him?' That's what was going through Lizzie's mind as soon as she was able to get away from The Hot, Evil One. Yeah, she changed her name of the mysterious, nameless, and now mental, hottie. Lizzie risked a glance behind her at THEO (The Hot, Evil One). What she saw bewildered her even more. He was frozen, still glaring at the spot where she had been standing. It also seemed that the other handsome man had noticed THEO's stance and expression. He seemed to be urgently talking to him, but THEO was ignoring him; still glaring daggers into empty space. Puzzled, Lizzie discreetly studied her reflection in a mirror conveniently hanging on a wall nearby. She couldn't find anything wrong with how she looked. Lizzie covertly glanced at THEO again, before shaking her head, and began to concentrate on the party. She quickly glanced at the two men for the last time, and then with quick strides, began to look for her family and Char.

After about thirty minutes, Lizzie was thoroughly exhausted. It seemed that her family had melted into the crowd, and Char was also nowhere to be found. She had run into THEO several times though, and had always given some excuse to get away from those hateful eyes. It seemed though, that THEO was trying to run into her. Lizzie couldn't imagine why he would want to keep running into her. He hated her, and for no apparent reason! After a couple more minutes, Lizzie thought she caught a glimpse of Char, and she started eagerly for her friend. Finally, she thought. Suddenly, she ran into a wall that wasn't there before. With an 'oof', Lizzie started to fall backwards. Then everything was in slow motion. Lizzie looked up at the offending wall to find out that it was, in fact, THEO! That shocked her so much, that she forgot to try to regain her balance. THEO looked for all the world startled, but his arms remained rigidly at his side, like he was not even going to attempt to catch her! Or even worse, that he meant to make her fall! Then, she crashed down onto the tile flooring of the big ballroom (yes, they had that!). It seemed that the whole room, which was housing half of Louisville, was staring at her! Lizzie's face was blood red, and so much so, that THEO was worried that she was spontaneously bleeding. She stared up at THEO and angry, humiliated tears started to form in her eyes. THEO looked uncomfortable with the thought of a woman crying; even if she wasn't crying for the same reason he thought she was. Lizzie scrambled to her feet in an un-ladylike fashion, looked at THEO, raised her chin defiantly (much like she had in her dream that night) and quickly exited the room before she started shedding her tears. THEO started to call after her, but she ignored The Evil man. How DARE he try to humiliate me! And succeed too. What did I ever do to him? All I did was show up, and suddenly it's 'Oh! Let's hate Lizzie for no apparent reason! Even if I don't know her! Ooh! Let's knock her down! Let's humiliate her as much as possible!' It's not like I even wanted to be here in the first place! The JERK! Lizzie was now sobbing quietly on a cold stone bench in the garden. She didn't notice the temperature steadily dropping, or the slight aroma of peppermint that accompanied the tuxedo jacket.

Wait, jacket? What jacket? How did a jacket suddenly appear on my shoulders? She quickly looked up to see the other handsome man that had been greeting guests had joined her in the garden. Lizzie, who hated to look weak and helpless at any time, quickly stopped her tears. Brushing a hand across her wet cheeks, she muttered a 'thank you' and a small excuse to leave, and stood up.

"Hey," Another British voice to deal with. "Where are you going?" he asked gently. The other man was decidedly less of a butt-face than THEO, even just from that simple fist sentence. Lizzie slowly sat back down on the bench and gave the young man a small, shaky smile.

"Thanks," she said, sniffing slightly "I'm not usually like... this," she gestured to tear-stained face "I don't know what made me crack. I'm really sorry everyone had to see that... Uh, welcome to Louisville! Nice party so far, huh? Well, except for that little episode. I'm sure everyone's talking about it inside. Great way to start your life here." Lizzie laughed nervously. "Yeah... so..." She gave the man an uncertain smile. He was staring at her with incredulity. "Um, so I'm guessing that you don't mind my ramblings?" He just sort of gave an unconscious half smile, still staring at her. She gave another nervous laugh. "Well, I'm Elizabeth Bennet. My family is the one that lives closest to you; at Loungbourn Stables.

We breed Thoroughbreds. When are your horses arriving?

"Or are you going to buy a horse from the families around here? A mare or a stallion? We have several horses for sale if you're interested! We have Dependable Haste, Wish Upon a Kryptonite, Illuminated Hero, Wings of Fortune, Jumpin' Superstition, and Grandness of Dawn for the stallions, Heavy Petal, Heaven's Splendor, Hungry For Tart, Painted Smooth, Immortal Attraction, Candy Coated Moonlight, Blonde Advocate, Honeydew Donut, and Thinking Of Equitation for the mares. And that's to name a few. Or are you not going the Thoroughbred route? If not, you might want to see Lucas Lodge - that's a stable too - because they breed Quarter Horses, and... Hertfordshire Horses breeds Arabians!

"I personally love Arabians. Just don't tell my family. They'd disown me for loving a horse that they didn't breed. What is your favorite breed? I think that the type of horse you love would be the best horse to get. Well, if it runs fast and long, then it would. I'm sure you-mmph!" The young man had suddenly grabbed her shoulders and crushed his lips against Lizzie's hers. Lizzie was so surprised, that she didn't push him away at first. But then, as soon as she was about to push him away and kick him for kissing without warning, she also realized how good of a kisser he was. She melted into that kiss. He deepened the kiss and after a while, they broke apart; breathing a little too deeply for Lizzie's comfort.

"I-I-I'm sorry. That was... uncalled for. It's just that... well, there isn't an excuse good enough..." the young man was looking extremely bashful and apologetic. Lizzie looked stunned at the sudden outburst. Her eyes were wide, and her mouth was slightly open.

"Uh... heh, heh... I really don't know what to say to that. 'It's ok?' 'I forgive you?' 'That's alright?'. Well, it was probably the only way to shut me up huh?" They continued to look at each other for a little while longer, and then Lizzie suddenly said, "What's your name? I still don't know it. Are you William Darcy or Charlie Bingly?"

"Charlie."

"Ah," Another pause. "Well, I think my companions might be looking for me. I'll...I'll just go now.

Maybe... see you later?" A nod from Charlie. "Well, 'bye."

"Bye..." Charlie murmured.

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Another Author's Note: Well, there was chapter three! Sorry about the big, long AN up there.

It took a little bit of space to answer Christina. I still think that I would like to have reviews before I post another chapter, because... well, if you want to know, look at my AN up top! See ya soon (Hoping against hope!) in the next chapter!

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Well, as you know from the first chapter, I'm directly copying and pasting the story from Fanfiction.net. :) That's why I answered reviews up there, and etc. :) Anyway, I think this chapter is crap. *nod nod*

Lizzy was totally Out of Character {OOC} up there, and I don't rightly know how to change it without upsetting the story. :P

In any case, please review! And if anyone wants to help me with my obession for commas, or my terrible {maybe} grammar issues, then please post a message! :D