Hello people of fanfiction, this is my first time publishing anything and it's kind of scary for me. That being said, please review! Even if you don't like the story or something in it, let me know why. It's going to be about a 20 Chapter story so it's long but I really enjoyed writing it!
This is the story of Ben's love interest (because doesn't that boy deserve one?). It has a central plot but much of the character development is done in flashbacks which are indicated by italics. So please don't be confused by them. Also, I tried not to use actual scenes from the show as much as possible because I think rewriting them is a waste of time so on the occasions that I do, they aren't meant to be exact replicas of what happened.
DISCLAIMER/WARNING: This story follows the show as much as possible but inevitably some things were changed. There are some suggestive themes in this and some abuse later in the story. Obviously if this is something you are uncomfortable with, I totally understand so read at your own discresion. I'm also aware that Caleb doesn't have a cousin but he does have a sister so I revamped the unknown sister into this character. Finally, I don't own TURN or any of the characters (though I'd love to marry Seth Numrich if that could be possible). So without further ado, here is the first chapter.
"Abraham is going to love seeing you in this dress!" Elizabeth Brewster exclaimed. It was the night of the big Setauket Summer Ball and all the town was preparing for the celebration. She helped tuck a stray hair back into her best friend Anna Smith's braid while Anna admired her forest green dress in the mirror. It was made of expensive looking satin in a similar silhouette to Elizabeth's.
"And Ben is going to adore this!" Anna gestured to Elizabeth's purple gown. It was full bodied but made her waist look exceptionally small, as was the style.
"Oh, Anna, you know that Ben and I are just good friends. He and Caleb are practically brothers," Elizabeth refuted laughing when she thought of how close her cousin Caleb Brewster and her good friend Benjamin Tallmadge were. "Besides, I'm not the one who's engaged!" Anna blushed deeply and hushed Elizabeth.
"You know his father is never going to allow it. Judge Woodhull has never been too keen on the political beliefs of my family." Elizabeth nodded. What the Judge didn't know was that the political beliefs that the Judge was so against was actually something all five of them had in common, even his son Abraham.
"Sometimes I'm amazed that the Judge even lets Abraham out of the house," Elizabeth remarked. "Come on, we're going to be late." Anna nodded and the girls headed down the stairs and out of the Smith house to meet the rest of their friends.
Benjamin Tallmadge was standing with his friends Caleb Brewster and Abraham Woodhull in the Brewster house waiting for the girls to join them. Ben leafed through the pages of his book. It was a gift from his brother Samuel about American Independence. He was rather fond of it and kept it on his person at all times. Abraham was pacing back and forth waiting for Anna to arrive.
"Oh, Woody," Caleb spoke up, "would ya stop all the fidgetin'?" Ben had to laugh a little but he was suffering from a bought of butterflies in his own stomach. He was just letting his thoughts wander to his friend Caleb's cousin when there was a knock on the door. Ben stuffed the book into his coat pocket. Caleb turned to open it but Abraham beat him there.
"Anna!" Abraham exclaimed breathlessly causing all of his friends to laugh, even Anna. Abraham pulled her in by the waist and kissed her firmly.
"Come on you love birds!" Elizabeth said being blocked out of the house by the kissing couple. "We have a party to go to!" Finally Anna and Abraham broke apart and moved from the doorway. Ben, now able to see Elizabeth, found himself unable to breathe.
"My, don't you look beautiful," Caleb commented as he jokingly curtsied. Elizabeth rolled her eyes and stepped into the house. Ben nodded fiercely and everyone started laughing again. Elizabeth was flattered by his gaze and secretly relished in the idea that he might entertain some romantic feelings for her.
Made slightly uncomfortable by the two pairs of lovers or almost lovers, Caleb spoke up and suggested that they head out to go to the Ball. They all agreed and left the house.
They arrived at the Ball when it was already in full swing. People all around were dancing and Anna and Abe ran to join in the merriment.
"Shall we?" Ben asked Elizabeth offering her an arm. Smiling she took it and they joined the party.
They danced a long while together; laughing and enjoying each other's company. They had been close all of their lives and in each other's arms, they both felt quite at home. The song they were enjoying ended and Elizabeth begged a song's respite as her feet were starting to hurt. Ben chuckled in agreement and walked with her to go find the rest of their friends.
When they found Anna and Abe, they were also sitting down, resting from the endless dancing. Before Elizabeth had the opportunity to wonder after her cousin, Caleb came running up to them. The expression on his face startled them.
"They're here," Caleb said out of breath.
"Who?" Abe asked his friend.
"The redcoats," he replied, "there's a storm of 'em out there." The five friends exchanged uneasy glances.
"I think, perhaps, it's time to leave," Elizabeth offered and they turned to go. They were stopped by the voice of a redcoat bellowing over the crowd.