I'm back, time to see what Lizzy the courageous does next.

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Little Secrets - Passion Pit

"Elizabeth Bennet you did what?!" Jane shouted at her.

"I simply kicked him in the balls Jane, I'm pretty sure you heard me and I'm pretty sure I speak English." Jane groaned in response.

"I can't believe you did that." She mumbled, sinking onto the couch in shock.

"What? He totally had it coming to him."

"Of course he did Lizzy." Jane sighed, a moment of silence passed. "Well this is awkward..." Jane turned away sheepishly. Lizzy caught on immediately. She narrowed her eyes.

"Jane... What did you do?" Lizzy asked. Jane couldn't look at her. "Jane Eleanor Bennet. What have you done? I still have that cookies and cream ice cream story to tell you know..."

"I may or may not have invited Will and Charlie to come skiing with us this afternoon." Jane said in one breath, biting her lip cautiously looking at Lizzy for any signs of anger. Surprisingly, she had none.

"Bring. It. On."

"Uh oh. Lizzy what are you planning?" Lizzy smiled innocently and calmly took a sip of her coffee. "Nothing Jane. Absolutely nothing." Jane sighed. She knew it had been a bad idea but Charlie was just so cute, she couldn't resist.

"Alright kiddies, that's it for the day, go have fun on the mountain but be careful, don't take on anything too difficult for your level and try not to show off." Lizzy told her class solemnly. "Oh, and Georgiana, could you please stay back for a moment please." Georgie nodded and wondered what Lizzy wanted to say.

"Want to go boarding for a while?"

"Sure, why not? I've got to quickly go ask Rich and then I'll be back."

"Meet me at the hot chips place in the shopping centre." Georgie nodded. "See you in five and here's my number if you need it." Lizzy smiled as she watched Georgie walk away. Georgie had gained her confidence quickly and was being more open and more outgoing around Elizabeth, something Lizzy liked very much.

"Alright. I'm going to teach you something here. When you skid to a stop if you push your board out in a particular way, you can send a wave of powdered snow over anyone you don't like." Lizzy laughed. "It's quite fun. You need to work on your turns and make them sharper, it'll give you more edge, throw your body into it a bit more." Georgie laughed. She had never had so much fun with a friend. "Watch and learn." Lizzy made her way down a third of the track and stopped suddenly, spraying snow out in front of her. "Your turn!" She shouted at Georgie. The younger girl went down with speed and stopped right behind Lizzy, copying her movements and spraying her with newly powdered snow. Lizzy squealed as the cold ice flew into her thermals. "That was so unfair!" Georgie giggled.

"I only learn from the best." In return, she got a fistful of snow thrown right at her face. She spluttered and wiped it off quickly. "I'm going to get you for that Lizzy!" Lizzy screamed and quickly boarded down the pass. They went left and right, turning with precision and speed. Suddenly Lizzy stopped and Georgie pulled up behind her. "What's up?" Georgie asked concerned. Lizzy pointed down the bottom of the pass.

"Isn't that your brother?" Georgie squinted.

"Yeah it is. It looks like he's with Charlie and a blonde girl, oh and Caroline." Lizzy looked down again. She laughed. Caroline was hard to miss in bright orange ski gear, clinging to Will.

"Eugh. Caroline." Lizzy shivered.

"You feel the same huh?"

"Yep. Does she even know how to ski?"

"Yeah, she's pretty good actually, she's around about Charlie's level. I've seen her ski past with her friends before."

"Yeash. Sucks to be him." They both laughed.

"Be nice Lizzy."

"Fine, fine. But you have to come meet my sister before we go up again."

"Sure."

"Oh and Georgie?"

"Yeah?"

"Want to know how to get Caro off your brother and make him really pissed off at the same time?"

"Yes." Georgie said simply. Lizzy came closer and whispered into her friend's ear. When she was done, there were evil grins plastered on their faces. They quickly made their way down the mountain and stopped right in front of Will and Caroline, putting their practise into drive and spraying snow all over the 'happy' couple. Both Caroline and Will had started to turn red with anger under the layer of snow that was dripping off their faces while Lizzy and Georgie had fallen onto the ground, unable to help themselves from laughing. Jane was trying to hide a smile while Charlie was laughing openly. Finally when they had settled down, both Lizzy and Georgie were able to get back up after several attempts.

"I didn't know you were out boarding Lizzy." Jane said smiling. Lizzy grinned.

"Oh Jane, it's been wonderful. Jane, this is Georgiana Darcy, Georgie, this is Jane, my sister."

"It's awfully nice to meet you." Georgie blushed. She had suddenly become a lot quieter after they had joined the group.

"I thought you were snowboarding with Rich today G." Will frowned. He hadn't given his sister permission to go boarding, especially with Elizabeth Bennet.

"Yeah, but Lizzy asked me to go boarding with her and Rich said it would be fine."

"And you thought it was funny to spray snow in Caroline's and my faces?"

"Yes." Georgie said innocently. Lizzy had to laugh. It was too funny. Georgie looked over at her and grinned.

"Georgiana! I haven't seen you in ages my dear! You are so cute." Caroline said, fawning over Georgie. She in turn shifted uncomfortably. "Speaking of which, I haven't gone shopping in a while, you must come with me on the weekend Georgiana, it'll be fun to have some girl time."

"Umm... Actually Caroline... I already said I'd go with Lizzy..." Caroline shot glare in Lizzy's direction but put on a false smile for Georgie.

"Some other time then."

"And when did you ask me about this shopping trip?" Will asked in disapproval. Georgie cowered.

"Sorry Will... I asked Rich and he said it was okay and..." Lizzy cut her off.

"I'm afraid Darcy, she will be coming with me whether you like it or not. Because a) cousin Rich said it was okay and I completely trust cousin Rich. b) she obviously needs some new things which I'm sure you would not want to go shopping with her for and c) I'm clearly the greatest person on this planet, why wouldn't she come with me? Look at her right now, she's in awe." Lizzy grinned rakishly at Georgie who stuck out her tongue.

"She's got plenty of clothes at home."

"I was talking of bras and underwear Darcy. Like Victoria's Secret and all that jazz..." He quickly reddened and said nothing. "I guess the shopping trip is still on Georgie."

"Hey do you two want to come snowboarding with us? We were just about to head over to Msala." They both looked each other and shrugged.

"Why not?" They paired up and went up to the top of the track.

"Hey Lizzy?"

"What you scoundrel?"

"Bet I can beat you down there." Lizzy scoffed.

"Yeah right." Georgie grinned and threw a handful of snow in her friend's face before speeding off down the mountain laughing. "I'm going to get that girl." Lizzy shook her head and flew down the mountain, turning and passing several people down the mountain. She quickly passed Georgie and made it to the bottom before her. "Told you I would beat you. You're getting good though. Just work on your technique and speed a bit more and you'll be amazing."

"Thanks Lizzy." Georgie beamed. Jane and Charlie stopped beside them.

"Jesus Lizzy that was fast. It's a wonder you haven't been picked up by a sporting agent yet." Lizzy tensed and looked at Jane with panic in her eyes.

"Yes well Lizzy was always better at teaching then racing." Jane said smoothly. Charlie shrugged.

"What ever suits you." Lizzy breathed again. That had been too close to home for her liking. Georgie looked at her friend curiously. She had seen Lizzy's expression when Charlie had talked about sporting agents. She wondered what that was all about. She would have to remember to ask later.

"Where's Darcy and Caro?" Lizzy asked changing the subject. Charlie sighed.

"She kept falling over and ever the gentlemen, he kept helping her up and letting her lean on him." Lizzy and Georgie giggled.

"Well Jane and I better head home, it's been a long day. It was nice boarding with you all." Lizzy said smiling. "Georgie, I'll text you about tomorrow yeah?" Georgie smiled.

"Sure." Lizzy walked a little bit away, leaving Jane and Charlie to say their goodbyes somewhat privately. It had been another good day. Lizzy smiled, an extremely good day.

What did you think? Next is shopping with Georgiana Darcy and possibly Netherfield.

I am letting you all know that this story will take a slightly different story line to the actual book, as I want it to be more original and interesting. Some bits will be the same, some bits different and I think you'll all enjoy the surprises I have in store.

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