A/N- Thank you, reviewers, followers and favouriters! I love you all, and I'm pretty sure you can't imagine how happy your response to the last update. In another four or five chapters, I expect Darcy and Lizzy to be married, and then we can witness their married life for a while and see how the other characters fare. I hope you all enjoy this update.

'Mary, will you not accompany me to the woods today?', asked Elizabeth at the breakfast table the day after her attempts to see Mr Darcy had been foiled.

'Of course, Lizzy.', said Mary, smiling at her sister. She had faithfully informed Elizabeth of all proceedings of the previous day, much to the older girl's unending gratitude.

Jane looked at this exchange, and knew her sisters well enough to realize that there was something that she did not know, and was slightly hurt that Elizabeth, who told her everything, had apparently hidden something from her. She wondered if her sister was seriously displeased with her for her teasing the day before. She had apologized, but Elizabeth had distantly told her that it was of no consequence.

When the family rose from the breakfast table, Jane made to follow Elizabeth, but Lydia stopped her with talks of a new gown she had seen, and by the time the conversation was finished, Elizabeth and Mary had left for the woods already. Jane resolved to talk to her dearest sister as soon as she was back. But her worry had not gone unnoticed by Mary, and she raised the topic while walking to the woods.

'Lizzy, have you talked to Jane lately?', asked Mary.

'Of course, I share a room with her Mary.', replied Lizzy a bit distracted.

'I think she's upset over something.'

'She did not appear to be so.', said Lizzy turning her mind to the conversation.

'Will you not at least speak to her about it?'

'Of course. Are you certain nothing happened during the visit yesterday to worry her?'

'Yes, she was pleased to meet Mr Bingley again, and looked perfectly content to me.'

'Hmm, I shall speak to her.', said Lizzy, distracted once more.

'Lizzy, do you think Mr Darcy will offer for you?'

'I believe that is quite obvious.'

'Is it? He is extremely wealthy, nephew of an Earl, has amicable manners and is handsome. You are in every way the perfect match to him, and you make a striking pair together. But what of your connections? Much as I esteem all our uncles and aunts, are they the social connections he is seeking?'

'Mary! I am certain that his intentions towards me are honorable.'

'I hope so, Lizzy. I am merely requesting you to be careful.'

'I always am, but this caution is quite unnecessary.', said Elizabeth confidently. Mary could only hope that her sister's trust would not be shattered, and that Mr Darcy would not treat her sister as carelessly as great men often treated young women.

'Did you mention when I would be here?', asked Elizabeth anxiously after having waited for a few minutes.

'I've already informed you of the contents of the conversation.', said Mary calmly, privately imagining ways to give the man a put down if he dared to not turn up.

'Miss Elizabeth.', said a voice behind them, and they turned around to see Mr Darcy, along with his sister and cousin.

'Mr Darcy!', cried Elizabeth, unable to keep the delight out of her voice.

'It is a pleasure to see you, Miss Elizabeth, Miss Mary. Georgiana, Edward, you are acquainted with Miss Mary already. Meet her older sister, Miss Elizabeth. Miss Elizabeth, my sister Georgiana and my cousin Edward Fitzwilliam.'

'I am glad to make your acquaintance Miss Darcy. I have heard of your various accomplishments.'

Georgiana blushed and murmured her thanks.

'And what has my dear cousin told you about me, Miss Elizabeth?', asked Edward.

'Nothing, sir.', answered Elizabeth with a smile.

'What? Darcy, how could you do this? I am most seriously displeased!', he protested loudly, making the Bennet sisters laugh aloud.

'Edward, if you end up like Aunt Catherine I shall sever all ties with you.', declared Darcy.

'And if you end up marrying Anne instead of Miss Elizabeth here, I shall return the favor.', said Edward.

Elizabeth reddened and looked entirely flustered. Mary was excessively amused and grinned at Edward, who winked back. Darcy found a blush creeping up his face and resolved to kill his cousin as soon as possible.

'Edward! What are you talking of?', questioned Georgiana.

Edward put his arm around his young cousin.

'You see, Georgie dear, your brother here is entirely in love with Miss Elizabeth.'

Georgiana nodded seriously.

'I thought as much.'

'Georgie!', said Darcy, thoroughly mortified.

'Let's give the lovebirds some space, shall we, Miss Mary?', asked Edward offering her his arm.

Mary assented. She liked Colonel Fitzwilliam despite her suspicions about his cousin's intentions.

'Who is Anne?', were the first words that left Elizabeth's mouth when the others had moved away.

'Jealous?', teased Darcy.

Elizabeth blushed.

'Not at all, merely curious.', she said.

Darcy raised an eyebrow disbelievingly.

'Anne de Bourgh is my cousin, the heir of Rosings Park. It was my late mother and aunt's dearest wish that we should one day be married.', he said.

'Indeed? Do invite us to the wedding.', said Elizabeth, unsuccessfully trying to hide her annoyance.

'I doubt the wedding could take place without the bride and her family. Or did you not hear Edward? You must marry me if I am to maintain relations with my most annoying cousin.'

Elizabeth blushed again.

'Is that a proposal?', she asked shyly.

'If it was would you accept?', he asked.

'That is for me to know and you to guess, Mr Darcy.', teased Elizabeth.

'I do have something to ask of you, Miss Elizabeth.', he said seriously, gazing into her eyes.

Elizabeth felt her pulse quicken as she nodded.

'Will you do me the honor of... sitting by me at the Lucas party tomorrow?'

Elizabeth laughed as she accepted, and Darcy led her to the others waiting for them.

A/N- This chapter doesn't seem quite right to me but I don't know when I'll get to update next, so here it is. I'd appreciate reviews if you enjoyed this.