Do you need a reminder again?

All right, Jane was dancing with Charlie. And when he was finally going to ask her out after what seemed like forever, Jane suddenly vanished. And Charlie was crushed poor boy. But before any of that happened, Lizzy somehow got bamboozled into dancing with Darcy. And just when things were good, Lizzy brought up Wickham. And Darcy whisked her away up the stairs

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Chapter 25

She Loves Me! Not?

"I don't know what you're trying to pull here, Darcy but I..." said Lizzy as they finally stopped moving. They ended up in some room way up high at the top of the Bingley's House.

"Will you go out with me?"

"I...What?"

Rick cleared his throat. He nervously began trying to explain "I have tried very hard not to like you, Lizzy. You are not the type of girl I date. Ever. But you don't ever seem to leave my mind. I knew it would be a bad idea. Our different backgrounds. Your family in particular. The fact that I do not think your sister to be a good match for Charlie doesn't help either. And your behavior and attitude. It just wouldn't fit in my life. My friends from the city would laugh. It would just end poorly. But I couldn't help myself. You are..."

Lizzy spoke in a very low voice, "I think I know exactly what you think I am from that speech right there, Darcy."

Rick could tell from her eyes that something was very wrong. He tried to back track, "See, but that's what I'm saying Lizzy. I don't think you do. I can't get you out of my mind. You are all I think about. All I dream about. I find myself longing to find anyway to speak to you. Even if it's for just a moment. So, will you? Go out with me that is."

Lizzy's eyes softened slightly, not enough to say yes or give him another chance. No, that would never happen. She knew that this would hurt. Really, it was shocking to her. She never suspected it for a second. Rick Darcy in love with her.

"Rick, I want you to listen very closely. I do not, nor did I ever, nor will I ever want to go out with you."

Rick could not contain his shock. He looked as though he had been punched in the face. His mind was racing. "I don't understand."

Lizzy couldn't believe. He really thought thought that even though she hated him, she would have said yes. I mean it was so ovious that she hated him. Did he think he was that irresistible? That because he was Rick Freaking Darcy she would just giggle and say, "Yeah, totally", like every other moron in the school?.

"Contrary to your belief, Darcy. Not everyone finds you to be God's gift to the world. In fact from the moment I spoke to you, I knew that you would be last person I would ever consider going out."

Rick's face hardened. "I see. And by what reason do I deserve such a title?"

By this point Lizzy had had it. She let all of her anger fly,"Well, Mr. Darcy. Let's start with your speech. If a sane person were to ask someone out, they wouldn't begin by criticizing them. Which is all you seemed to do through out the entire speech. AND what about you mentioning something about my sister. What? She isn't worthy of your friend? She obviously in love with him. Anyone with eyes could see it. And so is Charlie by the way. They are both in love. And you don't think it's a 'suitable match'. Who even says that 'suitable match'? News-flash we're not from the 1800's! I bet you were planning to break them up. Weren't you!"

Rick's face showed that he was in fact planning such a thing. But Lizzy didn't give him a chance to speak. She pounced with venom in her voice, "See, I knew it. You self-righteous bastard! You think that you are better then everyone and everything. SO it gives you a right. A right to meddle and screw everyone else's life."

"I suppose this is it then? This is what you think of me? You believe that I do this all the time. When have I ever done this?"

"Let's see. How about what you did with George Wickham?" said Lizzy getting louder than before. Her anger building with each word she spoke,"What did he ever do? Look at you the wrong way? Jealousy maybe? Well, whatever the reason it doesn't make a difference. Planting drugs on someone is no laughing matter. It ruins their future. George could have gone places! What kind of a person does that?"

Rick had had it. He said very coolly, "It's obvious what you think of me. I think you have explained this in full. I'll be leaving now. I promise I won't bother you again."

With that Rick Darcy left the room. For some reason Lizzy felt the urge to cry. And that's just what she did. She didn't understand why. Maybe it was all the yelling and screaming. Maybe it was all the emotion. It wasn't a full on sobbing, she was keeping together because, she knew that she had to find Jane. And she couldn't do so sobbing.

But it was no use. Because as she walked down the stairs, tears streamed down her face. She kept her face down as she went in search of her sister. And just when she thought she couldn't take any more, Caroline came marching up to Lizzy. Lizzy quickly brushed the brimming tears out of her eyes. But she still looked obviously shaken and Caroline took notice. She smirked at the state Lizzy was in.

"I wouldn't hang around with the likes of Wickham if I were you." said Caroline very snottily.

Lizzy looked at her, "What?"

"Wickham, he's a jack ass." she aid as if it was obvious.

"I'll thank you to stay out of my business."

"Fine, but don't blame me when unspeakable things happen to you! I only said it because while I do hate you, I wouldn't ever wish that on anyone" said Caroline. She was horrible and evil. But only in the shallow self-important way. She wouldn't ever put someone in immediate harm. Just ruin their reputation. She may be a bitch but she wasn't disturbed.

"What do you mean?" asked Lizzy.

"I don't know what went down exactly all I know is the guy is bad news. And don't think I'm talking about the drugs. He did even worse things. I just don't know what." And with that Caroline left Lizzy to cry.

Lizzy really needed her sister. Finally she spotted her. Jane was dancing with Charlie. She knew that she shouldn't but she really just needed her sister. So she waved Jane down and got her attention. Jane went over to her sister. Took her to the car and drove her home.

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Howdy hey all!

Sorry it's been so long! But hey I gave you two chapters didn't I? Sorry it's been so long. It's just been so hectic! First Into the Woods(which was a huge success) and then I got chosen to direct the Winter play. Which is still taking up most of my life. I have so much to do. But I finally got a chance today, because I had a day off and I did absolutely nothing. Please Review! Review! Tell me your thoughts! Your feelings! Your favorite Color! whatever! The more reviews I get the more I'll want to write! :)

-Mary