4 Inches to a Kiss
Background: In the 2006 version of Pride and Prejudice, rain scene. When Mr. Darcy is proposing to Elizabeth.
This is my version of what should have happened
"I love you." Mr. Darcy said as the rain poured around them. "Most ardently."
Mr. Darcy paused, struggling to find the words.
"Please to me the honor of accepting my hand." He finished.
The rain continued to pour and thunder rumbled far off in the distance.
Elizabeth was so shocked she stared at him for a few moments trying to think about her answer.
"Sir I." Elizabeth paused, like him at a loss for the right words.
"I appreciate the struggle you have been through and am sorry to have caused it. It was unconsciously done."
Elizabeth starts listing her reasons for rejecting him after he questions her motivations.
As they are arguing over Bingley and Jane they are slowly drifting closer. Though they are speaking harshly to one another they are drawing near one another.
Elizabeth brings up Mr. Wickem, the final straw for Mr. Darcy.
He steps very close to her, almost toe to toe.
"And this is your opinion of me? Thank you for explaining it so fully." His blue eyes were trained on her chocolate brown ones as he spoke with passion.
"Perhaps these offences might have been overlooked had not your pride been hurt by my honesty in admitting scruples in our relationship." His eyes were now roaming over her heart shaped face, marveling at her beauty despite the argument they were having.
"My pride?" Elizabeth asks incredulous, but is soon cut off as Mr. Darcy continues.
"Do you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your circumstances?"
Elizabeth's eyes flash as she speaks her share. "And these are the words of a gentleman?"
She continues, her building anger starting to peak.
"From the first moment I met you, your arrogance and conceit, your selfish distain for the feelings of others made me realize you are the last man in the world I could ever be prevailed upon to marry."
She had drawn even closer to Mr. Darcy their faces were 6 inches apart.
They both are silent for a moment, gazing into one another's eyes, each searching for an answer.
They stand there, rain pouring around them, enraptured by one another.
Mr. Darcy tilts his head the slightest bit and leans closer to Elizabeth.
Her eyes travel to his lips as her own part and she tilts her head slightly.
Mr. Darcy flicks his eyes to hers and down to her lips, leaning closer.
There was only the breadth of an inch left between his lips and hers.
Then they both lean forward and their mouths collide hungrily.
All the passion they had both built up had found an escape.
They kissed with fury and hunger. Elizabeth's arms made their way around Darcy's neck and his found purchase around her slim waist.
They kissed until they both pulled away panting from lack of air. They looked at each other for a few moments before Elizabeth stepped back.
Darcy gazed at her a moment longer before turning without a word.
No words passed between them as they separated.
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