Will walked out of the house and found a little patch of forest to hide in so he could try to control his feelings. Her words played over in his head and cut deeper each time. Will didn't think he was narcissistic, but he now could understand why she thought him vain. The way he acted towards her at the beginning in the museum and more over during the double date.

He did disregard her feelings and probably hurt them more than once. Will raked his hair in frustration. She said she could never love him. His chest heaved and he felt something drop on his shirt. Am I crying?Another drop and another fell. It was only raining.

"How fitting." He dead panned.

Getting up, Will walked slowly back to the house while still going over her words. His parents had raised him to be a gentleman. Had he failed them? No, looking closer he was never a gentleman around Lizzie. He almost left her during their date when they were walking, he made fun of her sense of direction and just now called her stupid. How was she supposed to know Wickham's character since I had not said anything to her.Another review made him realise that Lizzie at the Bingley's party had asked him for answers and he had completely missed it.

Will wanted to go back and at least warn her of his character, but what would he say? They needed more time away from each other to calm down. He decided it would be best to follow his plans to return the house.

Upon his entering the Collins family was just about to leave.

"Heavens boy, what were you doing out in such weather?" Mr Collins asked.

"I went for a walk and hadn't noticed the weather changing above me." He left before he heard his reply, finding refuge in his room. A knock came at his door and Richard slipped inside.

"So, how did it go?"

"How did what go?"

"You left to go ask Lizzie out right?"

A pause and then Richard answered his own question. "That bad?"

"Richard, will you just leave me alone. I know you're going to go over there and sweep her off her feet and make me look even more like a bad guy."

"Wait you think I like her? I only said those things to make you act. Doing it now while you have no competition around." He then added, "How was I supposed to know that you were going to screw things up."

"She doesn't like me okay!" Richard was surprised at Will. He never raised his voice, not even when dealing with Wickham. "She never liked me."

Richard sat beside Will on his bed. His head hanging down. Richard smiled and wrapped his arm around Will's neck and put him in a headlock.

"That means you need to try harder."

"What?"

"Is she worth it to you? Do you like her that much?"

"Yeah." And that was true, he never met a girl like Lizzie before.

"Then go after her. If she said things that you need to correct then correct them. If she needs some clarification then do it. Don't let her go."

Richard released his cousin then walked to the door.

"Richard, thanks."

He left closing the door behind him and leaned against it. His smile finally fell and he mumbled under his breath, "I would never be able to have her anyway."


Will decided to follow Richard's advice and clear things up with Lizzie. Unfortunately they had one more day left before their break was over. He chose to write his explanation since he was better at expressionist himself in pen. However his aunt was far too suspicious to let him out of her sight. Will had to think of another way of getting it to her. Then he remembered Facebook. Even though they weren't friends he could still send her a message.

At night he started.

Lizzie,

I won't trouble you by writing about what happened the other day which can be no sooner forgotten. But I must address the accusations you have laid on me.

The part I played in splitting up your sister and my friend were simply these. The situation of your family though lower than his was not as great offense as the behavior of your family. I have observed on more than one occasion your younger sisters outrageous flirtatious and their disrespect for adults. Your mother, far from correcting it, seems to encourage them and has no discretion when she speaks. Her want of the connection was purely for the money in her eyes. I have not met your father but can only see that he has failed in disciplining his children. Sorry, I exclude you and your older sister in this.

I told my friend my opinion of the relationship and that it would probably not last. She showed no hint of mutual attachment. If I'm in the wrong then I apologize.

Secondly is my previous relationship with Wickham. Before I begin, I would like to apologize for calling you stupid.

Wickham's family lived near mine when I was growing up. Our fathers were good friends and we were likewise. As we got older George began to get involved in shady things which would take too long to relate but I will just say it had to do with drugs.

Our fathers of course were ignorant of this, and I thought it was only a passing phase. After his father's death my father supported him in school and he came to live with us. I fear he used my father's kindness to buy drugs and other lavish things. He was supposed to attend Netherfield Prep with me in the fall, but my father died that summer leaving me and my sister. My aunt Catherine took us in and we moved to this part of the suburbs. She would not take in Wickham though and I was glad of it. Our freshman year we spent most of it apart but I would hear stories of him. Several girls lost their virginity to him which makes me sick. He approached me one day talking of some bogus wish my father made before he died that I would give for him, but my father told me of no such thing and I told him as much. Frustrates and determines to ruin me, he planted drugs on me at school. The investigation had proved otherwise, but the damage to my name had already been done.

The next part I hope I have confidence and that you will not share with anyone else.

My aunt had hired a companion for my sister who is very shy. Bella Young was her name. We didn't know that she was a friend of Wickham. One day when the girls were out shopping Wickham met up with them. Georgiana had known him before when we were children but I had not told her of his character. He made her believe she was in love with him and I shudder to think what would have happened if me and Richard had not been in the area. He attempted on my sister's innocence and she called me. I of course ran there as fast as I could. I told him that it would be best to leave the area and school. I gave him money and he left.

This is the entire account of my relationship with George. If you don't believe me I'm sure Richard can vouch for me. He was with me during the account, and I heard from him that you're Facebook friends.

Thank you and I wish you health and happiness.

William Darcy

Will thought adding his full name was a little too much and he clicked backspace to change it. The screen marked the letter sent. He looked down and saw that he had pushed enter. He had been so tired he wasn't thinking straight anymore. The clock read that it was midnight already. He decided to just let it go, he closed his computer and went to bed. They were heading out early so they could beat traffic on the way home. Will wanted to see Lizzie one more time before he they headed out, but contented himself knowing that her friend would take care of her.


That Monday, the school was abuzz with stories of their prom night. Will had let the day slip. He never gave thought of going, but the thought of taking Lizzie made it worth regretting. His first mission was to change so he can prove himself to her that he took her words seriously.

At school he volunteered to be a math tutor and there was a sudden increase of girls who took particular interest in their grades. At home he worked on getting ready for his sister's birthday which was barely a week away. His aunt had allowed him to skip school and take his sister to their house where they grew up in. It had been a while since the last time they had been there, but the housekeeper made sure that nothing in the house was neglected. Will was told that some people were on the grounds viewing the property. It scared him a bit. The fact that someone could sweep in and buy their home. This made him more determined to grow up so they could return. The housekeeper, Mrs Reynolds, said it was a family of three. Will wanted to know why of all houses that they came here. He left his sister to play with the piano he got her and went to check out the family.

He couldn't get a good view from the window. Their backs were to him and their child was nowhere to be seen. Making his way to the lower door which lead to the greenhouse, he found a girl smelling some flowers. Will peered from his spot at the door trying to see her face. She moved out of his sight and closer to the wall adjoining to the house. Will leaned out a little more his feet on the edge of the step. Suddenly Will's phone went off and the girl turned around. Will slipped off the step and fell forward into the table of seedlings. A few of the pots crashed to the ground. He heard a girl's laughter and he turned and saw it was Lizzie. He blushed as he tried to clean up the spilled dirt.

"I'm so sorry I startled you." Lizzie knelt next to him to clean up the mess.

"It was totally my fault. What are you doing here?"

Lizzie stopped and moved away. She turned her face from Will and he could tell she must feel embarrassed. "I'm sorry. I'll tell my aunt and uncle that we should leave."

"No! Please, I mean, you don't have to go. I didn't mean to sound like you were unwelcome. Please don't go."

Neither spoke, and Lizzie continued to not look at him. Will smiled at the thought of Lizzie here at his house. It also would give him an opportunity to show her that he had changed. "Welcome to Pemberly."


A/N: What?! Lizzie's at Pemberly? Why? I know you guys don't really care, but humor me. Sorry this is a little shorter. Just reached 5,000 views for this story. I love you all and you're the reason I keep going :) Next episode: Will things work out between Will and Lizzie? Find out and comment what you think. Love hearing what you guys have to say. Not sure if you guys see my responses, but I try to. Till next time!