❝ i don't suppose you remember me, do you benedict? ❞ ❝ belle! you've grown ... i mean you're a lady now! ❞ ❝ i think 'lady' might be a bit of a stretch ❞ ━━━━ 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐄 | belle grantham and benedict bridgerton were inseparable in childhood until her family were summoned to italy on urgent business leaving behind the bustling grosvenor square and leaving behind belle's greatest friend. some years later, upon her parents' death, belle is forced to return to london and reunite with a certain bridgerton who isn't quite sure what to make of the beautiful lady she has grown to be. benedict bridgerton x fem!oc season one- ongoing © -wildkats cover by @celineebabee

It is said that second-born sons have all the fun. This much is certainly true for Benedict Bridgerton, free from the burdens held by his eldest brother, the Viscount. One must wonder, how does the second eldest Bridgerton spend his time? To the ton's surprise, it seems a certain lady may have captured his attention this evening. Could Benedict Bridgerton, the tortured artist of the clan, finally find himself a reason to settle down? And could Madeleine Sinclair, who has until now, been doomed for a future of spinsterhood, finally find herself in a love match? ** this story may not chronologically follow the events of the show and things may be switched around in order to compliment the storyline **