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how to lose a guy in 10 days — chapter 4

“Today you’re going to the movies with her, right?” Rupert asked, snapping him out of his thoughts.

“Yes,” Benedict confirmed. “She suggested it herself.”

“Well, there you go, you won’t have to talk much,” he said, after taking a bite of the toast in front of him. “Just do the classic things women love: hold her hand, let her rest her head on your shoulder... And if you’re watching a horror film and she’s scared, wrap your arm around her and tell her not to worry.”

Perhaps he was right. A cinema date was likely exactly what they needed after yesterday’s antics. They’d sit side by side, share their popcorn, and watch the film in silence.

Yes, everything would be fine.

Right?

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benophie during the epilogue, relaxing outside their cottage🏡☀️

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how to lose a guy in 10 days — chapter 3

“What are you planning to do with those tickets?” 

“I was going to ask you the same question. After all, they belong to you.”  

“I’d appreciate it if you returned them to me.” 

“Do you have someone in mind to go with?”  

Posy let out a squeal, but Kate quickly covered her mouth, while Sophie tried to suppress her laughter. “That depends.” 

“On what?”  

“On whether you want to come with me or not,” she said quickly, watching her friends’ reactions. They were glued next to each other, completely focused on her phone, which was resting on the coffee table. They were eagerly awaiting his answer. 

“Are you asking me out, Sophie Baek?” Benedict asked teasingly.

“It would be mean to just take the tickets back without inviting you to join me. I’m not that cruel.” 

“Thank you for considering me. I would be a fool to say no to an offer like this,” he replied. “What time shall we meet and where?”  

“At six, outside the bar where we met last night,” she said instantly. “Don’t be late.” 

“I wouldn’t dream of it,” he admitted.

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hold on... 👀

Unpopular Opinion: It could be good that the Crabtrees not show up in the show

Allow me to make my case in bullet points:

I understand their comic relief role in the book. However, I don't believe their brand of comedy is necessary in the show. Why? Because we already have Luke Thompson, the comedic genius, that's why. Let him do his thing.

There are ENOUGH characters. We don't need to conjure yet another storyline vying for attention within the already crammed 8 episodes. It's better, to me at least, to enhance the intimacy at My Cottage instead of watering it down.

Their absence would give Benophie the whole house to themselves. More Benophie screentime, them be alone together, unchaperoned, which is what we want. Sophie will be allowed, for the first time in her life, a place where she can breathe, relax and just be herself, without anyone reminding her to remember her station. It would strengthen her attachment to My Cottage, how quickly she can find herself at home there. And without a moderator to uphold the status quo, it would just be so much harder for both Benedict and Sophie to maintain behind their class barriers.

No Mrs. Crabtree means no woman's clothes, meaning Sophie would have no choice but to walk around My Cottage drowning in Benedict's baggy shirtsleeves and trousers. The entire time. Admittedly, this one is for me personally, but I don't think I need to elaborate on the delicious potential this would bring.

That speech Sophie gave Mrs. Crabtree about being unsure of her standing in the world and her insights into social conventions? Let her give that to BENEDICT. Let him process that. Let him grapple with learning this astute observation from her and how to reconcile it with his growing attraction to Sophie. Let him spiral. Now why wouldn't you want to see Benedict spiral?

Benedict has the opportunity to become the Bridgerton who knows how to operate a stove. Sophie teaches him how to brew his own tea. He eagerly aids her as she cooks, carefully collecting the bits and pieces that she reveals about herself. He makes her laugh with his earnest novice behaviour. The first time he touches her chin (he does that a lot in AOFAG, it's insane how cute that is), is to wipe away a smudge of soot or flour that lingers on her skin, etc...

The casual comfort and intimacy at My Cottage would give way to whiplash effect with sharper contrast when they return to haughty Mayfair without the presence of another downstairs-couple beforehand to soften the blow. The constraints of high society descending upon them literally the second they set foot in the city, customs both know they're required to acquiesce yet neither can bear to comply. The harsh realisation of their class disparity being brought into painfully glaring focus, visually. Can you just taste the angst??

In conclusion, if the Crabtrees are already cast, it'd be fine. But they aren't, I'd prefer the show keep it that way

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how to lose a guy in 10 days — chapter 2

Benedict and Sophie meet each other for the first time, each thinking they've found the perfect victim for their respective challenges in one another.

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her face when she mentions the lake scene 👀

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how to lose a guy in 10 days — chapter 2

Benedict and Sophie meet each other for the first time, each thinking they've found the perfect victim for their respective challenges in one another.

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they look so good next to each other

This year's most sought-after invitation must surely be that of the Bridgerton masquerade ball, to be held Monday next. Indeed. One cannot take two steps without being forced to listen to some society mama speculating on who will attend. And perhaps more importantly, who will wear what.

BRIDGERTON SEASON 4'S LUKE THOMPSON AND YERIN HA READ FROM 'AN OFFER FROM A GENTLEMAN'

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how to lose a guy in 10 days — a benophie AU

Sophie Baek, a journalist at Composure magazine, is widely known for her "how-to" articles. However, her upcoming piece requires a different kind of commitment: she needs to find a guy and drive him away within ten days by making his life miserable.

Benedict Bridgerton, an employee at Carlton Advertising, is on the verge of achieving his dream of becoming the art director for the company’s latest campaign. The catch? He has to make a woman fall in love with him in just ten days.

OR

A Benophie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days" inspired fic.

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how to lose a guy in 10 days — a benophie AU

Sophie Baek, a journalist at Composure magazine, is widely known for her "how-to" articles. However, her upcoming piece requires a different kind of commitment: she needs to find a guy and drive him away within ten days by making his life miserable.

Benedict Bridgerton, an employee at Carlton Advertising, is on the verge of achieving his dream of becoming the art director for the company’s latest campaign. The catch? He has to make a woman fall in love with him in just ten days.

OR

A Benophie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days" inspired fic.

Read the first chapter here

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latte with a side of romance — a benophie au (chapter 2)

Benedict never got nervous. Well, almost never. He couldn't forget the anxiety he felt on the day he submitted his application to the London Fine Arts Studio. Thankfully for him and his nerves, he had been accepted after a week of waiting for an answer, so his maddening anxiety and nervousness didn’t last long.

But other than that, he didn’t get anxious easily when he had important work to do or when he was about to meet new people.

Until Sophie Baek.

Despite his excessive confidence during their first meeting, which didn’t go unnoticed by Sophie, Benedict had been trembling every day at the thought that he might make a mistake and ruin everything before it even started.

All it had taken was a single look. When he saw her sitting alone in that corner booth of the café he frequented, frowning and almost irritated by the book she held in her hands—a book he would recognise anywhere—he knew he had to speak to her.

It was as simple as that; the sky was blue, the sun was rising, and Benedict had to meet the woman sitting across from him.

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porcelain tears — a sophie one shot

After being kicked out by Araminta, Sophie spends the night at a nearby inn. While unpacking her few belongings, she comes across an item from her past that holds many unpleasant memories regarding her father.

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Sophie reflects on her complicated relationship with her father.

Written for Day 2 of Sophie Week. Read it by clicking here

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Day ten - Nomadic

I wanted to share a little contribute to our sweet Sophie.

We could consider her nomadic after all…She never found a true place to belong before meeting Benedict

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a collection of memories — a benophie one shot

Benedict had always believed that an object could be tied to countless emotions. This belief was what led him to start collecting rocks, as a way of linking them to the days that held special meaning for him.

When his daughter, Violet, stumbles upon his collection, Benedict finds himself reliving key moments from his past with his wife, Sophie.

Written for Day 4 of Benophie Week. Read here.

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one of your french girls

No, Benedict decided, nothing was going to keep him from his bed. Well, nothing, except apparently Sophie Baek standing in his room — he had definitely closed the door before he left — as she held one of his sketchbooks in her slender hands, staring intently at the pages. Which honestly Benedict would be fine with, if it was one of his regular sketchbooks he leaves scattered about all over their flat and she just wanted to return it to his room. However, without needing to check, Benedict knows this is not any of those sketchbooks. This is The Sketchbook. Or, Sophie finds Benedict's secret sketchbook. Written for Day 3 of Benophie Week Part 2.

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I always love how Sophie stands up to herself, even when she's at her lowest. Even though I can't choose only one moment from the book, I'd definitely say that her interaction with Araminta when she's in jail is one of my favourite scenes; she doesn't let her break her spirit or give her the satisfaction of seeming defeated.

So, I hope they'll include this scene in the show—perhaps make it even bigger than it is. I want to see a proper confrontation, I want Sophie to punch her just like she does in the book.

END THAT BITCH!!

Benophie week part 2 day one

Theme: Sophie!

What is your favourite Sophie only moment in the book?

Which Sophie moment do you want to see the most in season 4??