Quickened steps and restlessness were all too familiar with Darcy, and the panic found in the downward curve of his mouth and the furrow in his brow only emphasized his worry. But he very rarely turned up in such a frazzled state as this, typically only after having a laborious altercation with some businessman or troublesome acquaintance did his nostrils flare or knuckles whiten in this way.
He returned to the drawing room, crashing through parlor doors with a flushed servant left in his wake. The attendant appeared flustered, but dared not follow her master inside. Elizabeth quirked a brow, lips pursed curiously as he paced the length of the room. Her eyes followed each move, every huff of breath and clench of his fists. Darcy's actions caused her lips to twitch at the corners, eyes sparkling at such ungracious behavior. He'd act is if he were about to say something, pausing in his step with cheeks reddened from the exertion. But he quickly muffled the almost statement with a grunt, beginning the movement once again. She spoke up, making some remark on his actions with a light note of sarcasm and teasing in her voice. And he stared, bemused, frustrated, and ultimately charmed by her voice.
"Really now, Fitzwilliam, it's impolite to scowl so. Look now, you've left poor Miss Cooke's nerves in tatters with the way you stalk about."
She faltered when he crossed the room, pressing herself further against the settee. Elizabeth held his gaze evenly despite the off-putting flutter within her chest. They eyed one another, he hesitant and she curious. And just as suddenly as his appearance, their lips collided fervently. An argument without the howls, a rant without the clamor. Her fingers tangled within the thick of his hair, eyes held firmly shut as she indulged in the kiss. In him. His hands wound themselves around her back, holding her close in bitter content. The company of the other assured both, and kisses of passion allowed each to be reminded of its importance.
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