A/N: I was not originally going to write Lizzie's POV, but I decided that for later on in the story, it would be great to include it. Also I apologize if this Lizzie seems OOC, but it will go more with my story. Also if this chapter seems rushed, I'm sorry.
Ch. 7
It was the day of the "Welcome to Meryton!" Party for the new neighbors and Lizzie was excited. She liked to meet new people; she just always got along with anyone she met.
Her mom was an in uproar, making sure that all her girls looked their best. 'Have to impress the new neighbors; I hear they have a boy whose 17! And don't forget that they're rich!'
It didn't dampen Lizzie's mood that Lexie would not be arriving with them because she was going to practice. Lizzie knew that Lexie did not 'have to' go to practice, she just didn't want to go to the party. The only thing Lexie and she shared was the same birthday and family. They did not have a lot in common, looked nothing alike, and the only things they did together was go for morning jogs. They both loved to read and liked some of the same music. She was closer to Jane than she was to Lexie; Lexie was just too melancholy for Lizzie. Wasn't that what her pills were for, so she could at least be happy?
Lizzie loved her sister though, but she preferred to be in Jane's company, or her dad's. She loved spending time with her dad and she knew she was his favorite. They talked about mostly everything and what she did not talk to him about, she would share with Jane. Lexie did not really talk to the rest of the family. Lexie would speak mostly to Jane and their dad about her studies. For Lizzie it was a step up from when they were younger, not that much had changed.
Lizzie could not understand why Lexie was the way she was. Lexie had a lot to be happy about. She was pretty, very intelligent, a talented violinist, she could play the piano better than she could, and she had a really beautiful voice. Lizzie almost felt plain compared to Lexie, but she couldn't. She was proud of Lexie, like she should be. Lexie was always studying, always practicing, always glued to the computer. Lizzie knew Lexie didn't see herself as pretty, but she was. The color of her eyes, they were a dark green with lighter shades of green and yellow. Lizzie didn't believe herself to be vain, but she at least considered herself pretty. Not Jane beautiful though.
They made it to the party five minutes before the party started. There were already several of their neighbors there, but the Bingley's hadn't shown up yet. How rude, the party was for them. 20 minutes had passed, she was talking to Charlotte, her mom was gossiping with the other mom. She hadn't seen her dad, and Kitty and Lydia were off flirting with two guys who were too old for them.
A song had just ended when the Bingley's finally got there, the whole room was silent as they stared at them until the next song started. Lizzie asked Charlotte for information on the two boys who would be attending school with them. They were both tall but the one with dark hair was taller. He caught Lizzie's attention immediately. Mr. Lucas went up to greet them and were eventually making their way to where Charlotte and she were.
Her mom and Jane came out of nowhere and figured that her mom would have been watching the Bingley's like a hawk. Poor Jane, getting dragged in just because of her good looks. Jane was introduced first, being the oldest, then herself and mentioned that Lydia and Kitty were off dancing somewhere.
Charlie didn't hesitate to ask Jane to dance and before she knew it she was stuck with Darcy.
"Do you like you dance?" She asked.
"Not if I can help it."
She nodded. "How do you like Meryton?"
"It is fine for a country town." He said looking anywhere but her.
Lizzie tried again to make small talk but he would just reply in short answers and she soon left.
She was standing by the refreshment table when she heard Charlie's voice.
"Darcy, you can't be a wall flower all night. You have to get to know people, or you should at least dance."
"Charlie, your sisters are busy at the moment, and in case you did not notice you are dancing with the only pretty girl here. I-"
"Yes! Jane is very beautiful, an angel almost! But there are plenty of pretty girls here, look there's Jane sister Elizabeth. She is just as pretty, ask her to dance."
"She is OK, but not pretty enough to tempt me. Nobody else wants to dance with her, why should I? Besides I'm not in the mood to dance. Go back to your 'angel' and leave me alone."
She had not wanted to eavesdrop but when she heard Jane's name, she wanted to see what they had to say. She saw the way Charlie and Jane looked at each other; it was obvious they liked each other. She smiled when Charlie referred to Jane as an angel, but as soon as Darcy called her tolerable it got wiped right off her face. She got so angry, she knew she wasn't as beautiful as Jane, but she knew she wasn't ugly!
Her anger soon faded and she laughed. What did she care what he had to say? She looked around the room and spotted Charlotte. Walking by Darcy she tried to suppress her smile, but when she got to Charlotte she laughed out loud. She told Charlotte what she overheard making Charlotte laugh as well. She caught his eyes and hoped that he would figure out that they were laughing at him. Charlotte tried to comfort her but she played it off.
"I wouldn't dance with him if he was the last guy on earth."
She soon forgot about Darcy and enjoyed the party with her friends. Later she was looking around and she saw Caroline and Darcy together. Caroline had her arm wrapped possessively around his, they looked like they made the perfect match. They both looked as if they were bored to death, their noses were stuck in the air, and they were both snobs.
Her mom was approaching Jane and Charlie and she instantly made her way to them. She loved her mom but, her mom didn't have a filter.
"Do you enjoy dancing?" Rose asked Charlie.
"Yes, Charlotte is a great dancer."
"Oh yes! Charlotte is charming, but she is really plain looking."
Lizzie and Jane blushed beet read. Lizzie was about to rebuff her, but her mom cut her off.
"She certainly is nothing compared to Jane. You know she is one of the most beautiful girls in her class."
Lizzie couldn't believe her mom. She saw Darcy come up behind them. She felt herself getting redder; he must have heard what her mom said. Luckily another song started and Charlie used it as an excuse to dance with Jane again.
By the time they made it home, all of them were tired they all headed straight to bed. She saw Lexie was already and bed and realized she hadn't gone to the party, not thinking too much about it, she soon found sleep.
She woke up to an empty room the next morning. She figured that Lexie must have gone horse riding and she decided that she would go for a walk around the house. As she walked, Darcy's comment wouldn't leave her mind. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and grew to dislike him. Hopefully she wouldn't see him around school too much, and she prayed she didn't have him for any classes.
Jane seemed really happy last night when they got home, she couldn't stop smiling. She hoped that Charlie really did like her, and would ask her out. Hopefully Jane would accept, and it wouldn't interfere with her plans to avoid Darcy.
By the time she got back, everyone was awake and had already eaten breakfast. Her mom was telling her dad about how lovely and well-dressed the Bingley's were and how rude it was for Mr. Bingley not to come to a party for him. .
She felt bad for her dad; he really didn't care, but was forced to listen just like the rest of them. Her mom also mentioned how rude and proud Darcy was. She mentioned that everyone was affronted that he had insulted her, only calling her not tolerable enough for him. Eventually her dad left to work and everyone set off on their own. Lizzie spent her time mostly listening to Jane talk about Charlie, it was funny to see her so happy, especially since she had just met him.
Lydia and Kitty were arguing about something and their mom called Jane to bring her some medicine for her headache and nerves. Several minutes later the phone rang and their mom was back to normal. She informed them that the Lucas's were coming over and they had to clean up.
Charlotte, her sister and her mom arrived and their moms went to the kitchen. Maria was with Lydia and Kitty and Charlotte joined Lizzie and Jane in the living room. Lizzie heard the front door open and wondered who it could be. It was Lexie and she joined them in the living room, asking about the party. When she asked Lizzie for her opinion on everyone she honestly gave it. It was shocking when Lexie snapped and seemed to be on Darcy's side!
Lexie was supposed to be on her side, they were twins after all in a way he was also insulting her. She saw a worried look on Jane's face, who was about to ask Lexie if she was ok, but Lexie cut her off. She always wondered Lexie avoided the question. Why she didn't talk about herself or her feelings.
Lexie mentioned school; it was not a topic she didn't want to think about. She was greatly enjoying the last of her summer vacation. Soon, she would be too preoccupied with classes, finals, and where and if she would attend college after she graduated. Her dad was also hinting that she should take a couple of AP classes. She had one more week to think about it though so she pushed it to the back of her mind.
After lunch, it was announced that they were going to throw a birthday party for Charlotte and the twins. It was going to be a couple of weeks away but she was very excited, until her mother said they were going to invite the Bingley's; meaning Darcy and Caroline would be there. But Charlotte and Jane would be there to celebrate with her. Lexie would at least have Mary to talk to.
Another A/N: Just so I don't confuse anyone, because I got a little confused:
-Lexie refers to her mother as Rose, and Lizzie does not.
-Lexie refers to her house as just that a house and Lizzie will refer to it as her home.
-Lexie calls Darcy, Will, and Lizzie calls him Darcy.
Also I did not mention much about Lexie's absence in Lizzie's POV, because to Lizzie it's not unusual for Lexie to be unnoticed. When I wrote, "Lexie was just too melancholy for Lizzie. Wasn't that what her pills were for, so she could at least be happy?" It was to point out that Lizzie does not understand Lexie. In her POV, Lexi and she grew up in the same house and although she did not change schools, she does not see how they turned out so different. I believe that Lizzie would have done fine at a new school. Lizzie does not see the world as Lexie does and I feel that a lot of people do not understand why people take medication for depression. A "It's all in their head" kind of attitude. Lexi does not talk much to her family only her friends.
