If you were the only Boy. Based on the song Mary sung in Season Two. Please Read and tell me what you think. Set after the second season and before the Christmas Special. Don't forget to review! :D
Mary walked down the grand stairs, a picture of calmness and serenity, and paused to admire a painting, hanging on the far wall. She tilted her head. Her Great-Grand Pa-pa stared stoically down at her. She had never noticed before his familiar resemblance to her cousin Matthew.
She smiled to herself. If only he knew how she lov...No. She was not going to let herself think that. Her smile vanished, replaced by a preoccupied frown. Carlisle would love and care for her just as well.
She continued down the stairs.
Meanwhile cousin Matthew was standing in the main entrance admiring a tall portrait. Mary's Great Aunt smiled serenely down, her hands folded daintily in her lap.
Matthew glanced at her face, and his heart skipped a beat. She looked so much like cousin Mary. Her grey/blue eye's, the tilted nose. The perfect white skin.
He stopped. If only Mary still lo...No. He wasn't going to let himself fall in love with her. She was going to be happy with Carlisle.
'Matthew?' a voice disturbed his thoughts.
'Yes?' He spun around
Cora stood in front of him, a small, sympathetic smile playing on her lips. 'It's dinner now Matthew, dear. Will you come down?'
'Oh, yes." He finished
"Are you quite alright, Matthew?' she asked, noticing his preoccupied frown
'Ye, yes. I think I'm fine, thank you.' He seemed to push away his anxiety, and smiled at his cousin. 'Will Mary be eating with us?'
'Of course.' Cora gave him a knowing smile, and took his arm. 'They'll be waiting for us now.' She finished as she led him down the stairs.
Mary smiled, lost in her own thoughts. She stopped as she saw her mother, walking down with Matthew. Oh, bother it. She knew she loved him-she couldn't hide it forever. A small serene smile crossed her face. He looked so perfect.
'Shouldn't you be going down now?'
Mary spun on her heels, and her eyes fell on Richard Carlisle.
She pursed her lips. Why did he have to come? 'I'm going down now. Shouldn't you be too?'
'I only got back several minuted ago. I'm going to change now. Can you tell Thomas I'll have a tray in my room?'
Mary frowned. She was sure she had seen him whisper to O'Bryan over ten minutes ago. 'Have you forgotten how to ring the bell?' She turned and continued down the stairs, still carrying a frown. Why did Carlisle lie to her?
She paused as she pushed open the door to the Dinning Room. She could hear rising and dying tones of chatter and laughter seeping through the doors. Her mouth twitched as she walked in, the only sign on her usually calm face, of her ordeal with Richard.
Gathering her utensils and plate, she choose a place next to Sybil on one side and Matthew on the other.
'Were's Carlisle? Isn't he back yet?' Robert asked
'Yes, he just got back. He's having a tray in his room now-I believe.'
Matthew paused, and frowned. 'I was sure I saw him talking with Thomas by the servants hall not quarter of an hour ago.' His frown deepened 'And with O' Bryan.'
'Yes, I thought I saw him too' Mary commented 'It can't of been him though. When I was coming down I saw him come from the car with his coat and hat. He would have given them to Carson if he had come earlier.'
'Unless he wanted...' Matthews voice trailed off as Carlisle strolled in.
He paused and pursed his lips superiorly. He took his cutlery and plate, and sat across from Mary.
'I thought you were having a plate in your room?' Mary asked
'Is that supposed to be a welcome?'
'No. It's supposed to be a question.'
'I decided it was too lonely up there, so I told the servant not to worry about fixing my tray.'
'You don't seem to be the type to get lonely' Mary commented
'Maybe-but I enjoy company, Like anyone in this family.'
Mary smirked, Carlisle wan't part of her family yet.
'I was hopping to take Anna into to town tomorrow, to get her fitted for a new dress. Her old one looked awfully shabby when she went to the Funeral last week.' Mary said, addressing her family
'That seems awfully generous of you.' Carlisle commented 'That won't be how we run Haxby. The servants will be able to arrange that themselves.'
'Is it wrong for me to be selfless? I'm not sure I want Haxby to be like that.'
'Well you won't have a choice in it..'
'Excuse me, It will be just as much my house as yours, I should have some control..'
Matthew, sensing an argument pushed in.' Mary, I was hoping to go for a stroll around the grounds this evening. I was hoping you would join me?'
'That would be lovely thank you. I need the fresh air.' She bent her head to hide her smile, at continued eating.
'Do I need to come?' Carlisle asked
'No. I think I can take care of myself. And if I can't I'm sure Matthew can.'
'Do I need to be worried?' Carlisle muttered to Robert
Well, As you can tell-I love Downton Abbey! Please read and tell me what you think! :D