#theloise

Yes. I don't care whether they become canon—I know they'll always be endgame to us.

As promised, chapter 2 is here! Here's a little preview:

Anthony’s face broke out in a grin. “Sharpe! Say, have you been treating my sister well?” Eloise saw Theo try hard to find an answer to that particular question, so she jumped to his rescue when he could come up with nothing to say. “And why would he be treating me in any way, brother?” Anthony looked at her like it was not at all confusing and the most obvious thing he could have stated. “I thought it was universal to treat your partner well.” “Partner– what?” “Yes, are you not in a relationship?” Theo threw his hands up. “That’s the third time someone said that today.”

I can't. Like people!!! Has bridgerton lost its mind?!!! If this is true, I'm not watching. Like I cannot make myself sit through 8 hours of my favourite character being wronged like that! Following the book means stripping Eloise of everything she is loved for, she stands for. And hello, Theo provides the perfect way out.

“Friends?” "I said we are to be the very best of friends. And that means spending all your time with me, of course.” Eloise stated it matter-of-factly. “It… does?” “First order of business. Do you want a read a book with me?” Theo had never been able to say no to a book.

Eloise and Theo have been inseparable ever since. At least, that is what they tell themselves. To them, it is just a friendship built on shared books, late-night talks, and unwavering honesty. However, the rest of the Bridgerton family—and anyone with eyes—knows they are hopelessly in love with each other.

Throughout their childhood and most of their twenties, they manage to ignore the undeniable tension simmering between them. But for two people who pride themselves on being painfully honest, their greatest lie is the one they are telling themselves. How much longer can they pretend before they finally give in?