Elizabeth appeared in the doorway, her slim figure silhouetted against the dim glow of the candlelight in the master suite. In a revealing floor length nightgown of delicate satin and lace, her long hair curled loosely down her back. The cream colored gown hugged her body, clinging to every womanly curve. As glamorous as the gown looked, she couldn�t help but feel anxious as she saw her new husband waiting. He stood expectantly, casually dressed in a pair of cotton pajama bottoms that hung loosely on his tall frame, his chest bare.

Elizabeth had never looked more alluring in Will�s eyes. He sighed at the vision before him, yet was aware there was still an air of innocence about her; he could tell she was nervous. She hesitated slightly in her bare feet before entering the candlelit bedroom.

Beside him a bottle of champagne chilled. He wasted no time pouring her a glass and handing it to her.

�Champagne?� Lizzy raised an eyebrow, an arch expression on her face. �Are you trying to corrupt me, Mr. Darcy?�

He smiled charmingly, holding the glass out to her. �Considering the special occasion�yes, Mrs. Darcy, I am.�

Lizzy nervously smiled at his response. Although she liked the sound of her new name on his lips, she kept her eyes averted from his bare chest as she took the proffered glass.

They both sipped from their glasses, wordlessly. Lizzy glanced around her, noticing the ethereal atmosphere of their bedroom. Completely lit with candles, white roses everywhere; it was very tender and romantic. The effort Will had put forth to make this evening as special for them as possible was in the details. As her eyes wandered, Lizzy cautiously stole a peek at the four poster bed. She took another quick sip of her champagne. As lovely as everything was, she was still having trouble looking at her new husband. What is wrong with me, why am I so bashful?

She neared the windows, hoping the distant view of the pale moonlight on the water would ease her nervousness. From behind, Will tenderly pulled her to him and held her, encouraging her to relax in his soothing embrace. Lizzy rested her head against his naked chest, letting out a soft sigh of contentment. The champagne was starting to have an effect.

�Are you happy?� Will�s lips nuzzled her hair, smelling the faint aroma of rose petals leftover from when they left the wedding.

�Very.� Lizzy still couldn�t believe she was here. Mrs. William Darcy. How did she get to this place? How did she become this lucky, to win the love of this very best of men? She recalled the moment he asked her to marry him.

�Tell me, what made you ask me to marry you when you did?� She turned her head to look up into his face, unaware of her puckish expression.

Looking down at her inviting lips, the momentous day flashed before his eyes. He smiled, �It had been coming on so gradually, but I believe my fate was sealed when I first saw you in that sexy bikini telling off my Aunt Catherine." With a rakish smile he began to drop kisses upon her neck, inching his way towards her shoulder.

She gasped, more from the feel of his kisses than his words.

�Although, I must thank your father,� Will said, continuing his kisses across Elizabeth�s shoulder.

�My father?�

�Yes, he gave me permission ahead of time, although, I broke my promise to him.�

�Oh�that.� Amusement danced in Lizzy�s voice at the memory. �I knew he�d change his mind. See, my plan worked perfectly. I told you it would.�

Will remained silent. He was still unsettled about the way they tricked her father. Privately, he agreed she was right and the plan had worked, but the aftermath had almost cost them too much. Concentrating on his new bride, he refused to dwell on it, especially since his mind and body were now more agreeably engaged.

Will leaned over gracefully and turned on music with one flick of a switch. He had chosen a particular song for this evening, something special for his bride on their wedding night, as they were about to embark on the rest of their lives together. Click to hear their song He knew their lives were destined to be entwined and shared; to grow stronger over time each and every day, and he felt the song reflected his feelings.

To lead a better life
I need my love to be here

�Will you dance with me?� he held his hand out to her.

His question conjured up a memorable moment not unlike this one. She gladly put her hand in his as he swiftly, yet gently, pulled her close, their bodies melding together as the words and music softly flowed over them. He tipped his finger under her chin, gently prodding her to look into his eyes.

Here, making each day of the year
Changing my life with a wave of her hand
Nobody can deny that there's something there

As they slowly danced, Will thought about the past two years. It had changed for the better since he met Elizabeth at the dance at Longbourn. She made him a better person, of that he was certain. He now had everything he needed and a future to look forward to, with his lovely bride by his side. He ran his hands through the thick tresses of Lizzy�s long dark hair as their arms wrapped around each other.

There, running my hands through her hair
Both of us thinking how good it can be
Someone is speaking, but she doesn't know he's there

Will savored the feel of her � no longer girlfriend or fianc�e � now his�Elizabeth. Caressing the silky smooth skin of her back, his hands slipped across her shoulders. His lips followed on her bare skin. He tried to move slowly, taking his time but was unable to wait any longer. He held her face between his hands, capturing her lips with his own. He kissed her softly at first, but kisses deepened as his love for her radiated through him. Holding her closer, kissing with more need, he wanted to make love to her.

I want her everywhere
And if she's beside me I know I need never care
But to love her is to need her

Lizzy clung to him, delighting in the sensations his kisses elicited. She looked forward to the rest of her life with her Will. As the music continued, the heady thrill of anticipation only increased the excitement of what was ahead.

Swimming from the champagne and the effect of his kisses, Lizzy broke away. Slightly out of breath, she raised an eyebrow, slowly inching away towards the huge four poster bed that lay in wait behind her. Beckoning with a crook of her finger, a tacit understanding was reached. Will followed her lead, breathless and enchanted as ever by his new bride.

Everywhere, knowing that love is to share
Each one believing that love never dies
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there

Mesmerized, Will watched as she slowly pulled a long, white, satin ribbon from her bodice. With a mischievous look in her eyes, and more bravado than she thought herself capable she asked, �Recognize this?�

He started when he saw it. �Where did you get that?�

�Never mind. I�ve had it with me all day -- here.� She patted the left side of her chest above her heart. �Call it my �something old�. It�s my ribbon from the first time we met, isn�t it?�

He nodded. �When I saw you standing there� I kept it to remember you.�

With a naughty look and a soft cry of delight, she impulsively threw the ribbon around his neck and pulled him teasingly to her as she edged closer to the bed. With an unmistakable glint in his eye, Will followed, but he took it one step further.

�I think it�s time to retire this ribbon now, don�t you�Lizzy?� She unconsciously bit her lower lip, and her eyes sparkled with excitement at the sound of her name on his lips. With a roguish look in his eyes, he tossed the ribbon carelessly over his shoulder.

Leaning over, he pinned her to the bed, his mouth hovering dangerously close to hers. Her breath caught as she felt the rapid pulse of his heart beat in sync with her own. With a mirthful thrill, she nodded while sliding her hands up his bare chest. She gave him a breathless smile. �You know...� she whispered leadingly, pausing a moment to ensure he was listening. "I�m not just seventeen anymore." She licked her lips provocatively. �You know what I mean?�

He nodded and smiled at the familiar line before slowly lowering his mouth to hers with an unmistakable answer.

I will be there, and everywhere
Here, there and everywhere*

FINIS