(y/n) - your name

(s/n) - sisters name

(y/f/n) - your full name

(s/f/n) - sisters full name

(l/n) - last name

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"Is there a reason I was called from my work?" (y/n) asks as she tugs on the cuffs of her suit, walking into the Painting Room to see the whole Hargreeves family plus her sister.

"You're always holed up in that room of yours (y/n)!" Klaus pouts as he slings an arm around her shoulder, sitting her down on a chair. Five looks up at her, sending her a quick smile that makes her flush and his heart jumps from the smile she tries to hide.

"Now that everyone is here," Lord Hargreeves announces as he walks into the room with Lady Grace. "we have an announcement."

"Seeing as the season is almost over, we have decided to push the wedding agreement earlier."

"What wedding?" Allison asks.

"The wedding for Five and (s/n)." everyone was immediately silent, especially Five and (y/n) who looked at each other. Viktor, Ben and Klaus were frowning while Diego, Luther and Allison rejoiced.

"There was no proposal, how can there be a wedding?" Viktor speaks up.

"There is no need. We have officialised it for them two." Lord Hargreeves says.

"Father, I can't-" Five freezes as (y/n) shakes her head silently and he frowns at her. She didn't want this to happen but it had to... for her sister. Five saw how heartbroken she was but she had asked him to not go against his father. They both had duties to fill as the Viscount and Viscountess, even if it went against their happiness.

"Congratulations sister." (y/n) smiled weakly before standing up to walk away to her room as the family decided to already start planning for the wedding like they were waiting for this moment.

Five was pushed and pulled in every aspect of trying to make decisions for the wedding when his sole focus was to try and talk to (y/n). She had been hiding from him, hiding from her sister even when she went to go buy fabric for her wedding dress with Lady Grace. Five managed to get a breather for a moment when the jeweller suddenly walks in and the Viscount quickly stands up to greet him.

"Viscount Hargreeves, firstly, I must say congratulations. It is my great honour to be your jeweller."

"Uh yes. I appreciate your help." Five nods and the jeweller sees the small box on the table that held the ring for the wedding, the box Five completely missed.

"This must be the ring. It is a beautiful piece." Five ignores the man, hoping to make up an excuse to leave. "Is Miss (s/n) here?"

"I do not believe so. If you wish, I can call for you later in the day when she arrives-"

"-that will not be necessary, I am happy to wait." Five clenches his jaw as the fat jeweller sits down and helps himself to tea and cake. As soon as Five sits down, he hears the sound of boots walking towards the painting room and he looks up to see (y/n) walk as she was reading over some papers.

"Oh-" the Viscountess pauses when she sees that there were guests, her heart fluttering as she looks at Five who immediately stands up for her.

"Is this Miss (s/n)? I see you two are a perfect pair." The jeweller says.

"No, I am Viscountess (l/n), her older sister." (y/n) corrects. "I believe you're here to have her betrothal ring altered to fit but unfortunately she won't be back until later this evening."

"I guess it would be wise for you to not waste your time here anymore-" Five starts but the jeweller cust him off.

"-Viscountess, do you perhaps share gloves with your sister?"

"Um, sometimes, rarely on most occasions-"

"-perfect, I can measure the ring size using your finger."

"No that won't be necessary-" (y/n) was cut off as the jeweller urges Five to get the ring. He holds out his hand and looks at (y/n) who was looking down at the ring with wide eyes before looking up at him.

"(y/n)..." Five whispers, aware that the jeweller was too busy scarfing down cake and sweets to pay attention to them. He takes hold of her hand, stepping closer to her and catching the hitch of her breath as he slips the ring on her finger easily.

A perfect match.

There was a blooming sense of happiness filling Five as the smile grew on his face, the ring was made as if only for (y/n) and he tilted her chin up to have her look at him. "Five..." she whispers as he leans closer to her, pulling her close by her waist as he held her cheek. "The jeweller..." (y/n) breathes out which Five stifles as he kisses her sweetly, pulling her as close as possible to hold her tightly. (y/n) lays her hand with the ring on Five's chest, the older holding his cheek as she kisses him back. Five slowly pulls back, pressing a quick kiss on (y/n)'s lips before taking her hand and kissing the ring on her finger.

"It looks perfect on you..."

"It's a gorgeous piece..." (y/n) lets Five hold her hand, bringing it up to kiss her palm.

"Why did you not stop the arrangement?"

"We have our duties to fulfil as the Viscount and Viscountess. We can't-"

"-you always say that we can't as if we have no choice, but what if we do? What if-"

"-we shouldn't Five..." the Viscount frowns as (y/n) moves away from him.

"We shouldn't or you are too afraid to pursue after what your heart wants?" (y/n) frowns at Five and he immediately regrets his words. "I am sorry-"

"-no, you're right." (y/n) takes the ring off and hands it back to Five. "I'm too much of a coward right? That's what you meant. I've always been a coward." Five was about to stop (y/n) when his mother and (s/n) walked in.

"Sister!" (y/n) quickly steps back away from Five, greeting her sister. "We finally found you!"

"And why were you looking for me?"

"Lady Grace and I thought you would like to come with us to the lake nearby. They got these cute little rowboats."

"I don't know-"

"-please!"

"Ok, fine." (y/n) yields and Five bids the jeweller adieu, to take the sisters and his mother to the lake. The Viscount and Viscountess were quiet the entire ride to the park lake, (y/n) avoiding Fives glances as she fiddled with her gloves. They all finally arrived at the park, Five helping his mother out and (s/n) as (y/n) jumped out by herself.

"Viscountess (l/n), Lady Hargreeves, what a pleasure to see you both here."

Anthony Bridgerton.

Five seethed lowly seeing his so-called friend. "Lord Bridgerton. A pleasure to see you too." Lady Grace smiles at the Lord and he turns to talk to (y/n).

"Viscountess (l/n), perhaps you would be so kind to accompany on a turn around the lake?"

"I'm actually a bit tired-"

"-she would be delighted." Lady Grace says, gently pushing (y/n) into Anthony. Five grits his teeth as he watches the two walk off, talking as he promenades with (s/n).

"What a handsome couple they make." (s/n) grins happily as Five just stares at (y/n), watching her get into the boat with the help of Anthony.

(y/n) ran her hands in the water as the boat floated across the lake, her gloves on her lap. "It's refreshing to be on the lake... Finally being able to have some peace once in a while."

"You are not comfortable in your stay here?"

"Not necessarily. I would have some peace of mind if people were truthful about why they are approaching me." (y/n) crosses her arms and leans back, raising a brow at the surprised look on Anthony's face.

"How-"

"-you two are not very good at hiding your intentions."

"I apologise, my intentions at first was to help Five but I truly did enjoy your company."

"I hope that's not another lie of yours Lord Bridgerton."

"Believe me, it is not milady." (y/n) flushes lightly at the name, letting herself enjoy the boat ride while talking to Anthony until he docked the boat and knots the rope to keep it still.

"That knot will never hold." Five says as he and (s/n) walk towards Anthony and (y/n).

"It is perfectly adequate."

"Then I must question your nautical skills Bridgerton." Five apparently fixes the knot and goes to help (y/n) out of the boat before Anthony could, his hand out to hold hers.

"Viscountess (l/n)."

"Viscount Hargreeves." (y/n) whispers before taking his hand and getting out of the boat, stumbling into his arms.

"Easy there love." Five whispers into (y/n)'s ear and she gasps, taking a step back which causes Five to stumble back in shock. He bumps into Anthony and the both of them yell out as they fall into the lake behind them.

"Oh my god!" (y/n) and (s/n) both laugh as the men resurface.

"Are you hurt?" (s/n) asks.

"Not at all! The water is a rather welcoming refreshment, is it not Hargreeves." Anthony chuckles out as Five takes his coat off, looking pissed off which amuses (y/n) until she sees his shirt becoming transparent and her heart races. Five smirks knowingly, brushing his hair back and taking off the suspenders and the cuffs before climbing out of the water.

"Fuck..." (y/n) mumbles out as Five stretches to wring the water out from his coat, his chest on full display for the speechless Viscountess.