#benophieweek22

[benophieweek]

Todays discussion point

What is your favourite quote from An Offer from a Gentleman (or their little cameo in To Sir Phillip with Love)?

and GO!! 🧡

#benophie week #benophieweek #benophieweek22 #benophie week 2022 #benedict x sophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #benophie #bridgerton

[unfortunate-arrow]

In Which William Bridgerton is Born Prematurely

Summary: “A third child did not come early.” Or, William Benedict Bridgerton makes his appearance a few weeks earlier than his parents expected. (Prompt: Benophie babies for Benophie Week)

Setting: My Cottage, 1822

Warnings: Discussions of premature birth and possible child death

Benedict Bridgerton didn’t know much about pregnancy or childbirth. However, he had been relatively certain that a third child did not come early. But that belief had been shaken hours earlier, when Mr. Crabtree informed that his wife had gone into labor a month early, give or take a week or two. A third child did not come early. A first child could, usually as the result of a couple having premarital relations.

“It’s too soon, Benedict. What if he’s very, very ill?” Sophie whimpered, her green eyes welling with tears, and Benedict would give anything to remove the pain and fear in her eyes… emotions that were probably reflected in his own eyes as well.

“I know, love. I know,” he responded, squeezing her hand tightly.

“Benedict?”

“Hmm?”

“When the baby starts coming, please stay. I don’t want to be alone. Please don’t leave me this time.”

He blinked back the tears, hastily wiping them away with the back of his free hand. “The doctor will be here,” he replied.

Sophie shook her head. “No. I want you. I… I’m scared, Ben.”

“Okay, Soph, I’ll stay. And I'm scared, too.”

Sophie’s lip trembled and tears threatened to spill out of her brilliantly green eyes. He paused for a moment, before shaking his head and making the decision to climb into the bed next to his wife. His lips pressed against her forehead and temple, as he muttered sweet nothings in the hopes of providing comfort. 

Benedict knew this was risky. Even though women had been doing it for all of history, it was risky. Women died, babies died. It seemed nothing short of a miracle that his mother had survived eight births and hadn’t lost a single child. He didn’t know how his father had done it, waiting for hours on end for something women routinely died from. (Hell, he didn’t even know how he had managed to wait during Charles’s and Alexander’s births.) Sophie’s mother had greeted death after, or maybe even during, birth.

“Benedict?” Her voice broke his trance.

“Yes, my love?” he asked.

“I think this one will be harder than Charles or Alexander.”

“Me too. They seem so easy, when compared to this.”

They fell into an easy, yet tense, silence. Benedict’s fingers combed gently through Sophie’s blonde locks.

“Who do you think he will look like?” she asked.

“She will look like you,” he replied, keeping up the same pointless argument that they’d had during each of Sophie’s pregnancies. She thought the baby would be a boy, while he thought the baby would be a girl. It didn’t matter either way. 

“The boys both have your hair.”

“With your eyes.”

“I want one with your eyes.” 

He smiled. It was true. Charles and Alexander had both inherited his dark chestnut hair and her brilliantly green eyes. Somehow, the boys were an amazing mix of the two of them, each in their own little ways. Charles had his nose and Sophie’s mouth. Alexander had his ears and Sophie’s nose. He’d wager that this little one would be the same. 

The knock on the door had him kissing Sophie’s head and then slipping out of the guest room to answer the door to let the doctor in. Both Charles and Alexander had been born in that room, because it was easier and then Sophie could be gently moved to the clean bed in their room with the baby. It was highly unusual, but Sophie had insisted on it with Charles. It had stuck and who was he to determine how Sophie gave birth?

It was nearly midnight before Benedict, Sophie, and a tiny baby boy were quietly ensconced in the master bedroom of My Cottage. Sophie had fallen asleep the moment she had hit their bed, which left Benedict marveling at his third son, a finger stroking over the baby’s smooth cheek. The baby was tiny, much smaller than either of his older brothers (who were currently sleeping at the Crabtrees’ daughter’s home). He’d also only emitted soft, weak cries. The doctor had told them that the baby’s lungs would probably be weak and that the next few days and weeks would be critical in determining the baby’s survival. 

“Ben? How is he?” Sophie’s sleep roughened voice made him look up from the baby.

“He’s okay. Still breathing, thank God,” he replied.

“Can I try feeding him again?”

“Of course. Do you need any help?”

“Just hold him until I’m ready.”

“Okay.”

He waited as Sophie positioned herself and then gently handed her the baby. He woke up at the handover, but thankfully was receptive to Sophie’s attempts to feed him.

“He still needs a name,” Benedict whispered.

“What about William? I remember seeing that it has something to do with strength. And after you. We haven’t done that yet,” Sophie replied, stroking the baby’s head as he nursed.

“William Benedict Bridgerton. It suits him.” 

“But he’ll live right?”

“God willing, yes.”

“He’s eating. That’s really good.”

“Yes, but he’s not truly crying yet, Soph. The doctor said that his lungs might be weak.” 

“I just want William to be strong, just like his papa and brothers.”

“Me too, darling. Me too. Should we let the family know?”

“Maybe your mother? She might know something.”

“Okay. I’ll write to her now, and ask Mother not to tell anyone.”

He stood from the bed and crossed the room to the desk. He took out some paper and scribbled a quick note to his mother. He sealed it and walked quickly to the place where outgoing mail was to rest before returning to his wife and new son.

“Are you disappointed with another boy?” Sophie asked, once he had settled on the bed again and William secured in his arms again.

“No. I could never be disappointed with our children. I wouldn’t trade our boys for anything. Would I still like a girl? Yes, but not instead of our sons,” he replied. 

Sophie smiled, and her head came to rest on his shoulder. “I’m scared. Charles and Alexander were both healthy. William isn’t.” 

“I know, Sophie. I’m scared too. He’s so much smaller than either of them. But he’s breathing and eating. That’s got to be a good sign.”

“I don’t think that I’ll ever stop worrying, Benedict.” 

“I know. I think that’s just part of having children. We worry over Charles and Alexander and they’re fine. Unfortunately, all we can do is wait.”

“Are you going to sketch him?”

“William? Of course. I did Charles and Alexander when they were babies. Of course, I’m going to draw William, too. No matter what happens, William Benedict Bridgerton will get a portrait.”

#benophie week #benophie #benedict x sophie #benedict bridgerton #sophie beckett #william bridgerton #benophieweek22 #bridgerton #my writing #bridgerton next gen #william is born early enough to scare his parents but late enough that he still survives with the limited medicine #i also have two more preemie!william fics!! #(the first strong cry & a reprisal of “are you disappointed with another boy?”) #which let’s have more of benedict absolutely adoring his sons as much as his daughter

[silverhallow]

My Benophie week day one entry: Lock the Door…

Benedict is away for work

And Sophie is missing her husband… a lot.

What happens when she forgets to lock the door?

Of course it’s smutty… this is me 😂😂

#bridgerton #benophieweek #benophieweek22 #benophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #benedict x sophie

[sophiamariabeckett]

Since technology likes to be annoying and doesn’t like cross continental sending of files here’s what’s planned for @benophieweek

Each day on Tumblr and Twitter the discussions points will be asked to open a discussion…

You can chose to create a story or art work or mood board whatever you want based on that dates theme or prompt… or you can chose BOTH if you think they work together!

We have a collection on Ao3 where you can add your work: BenophieWeekCelebration

Use the #’s Benophie week, Benophieweek22, Benophie in your top 5 and we will share and promote your work!

Tag the twitter and Tumblr page and we will make sure your thoughts and ideas are shared!

We can’t wait to see what you come up with! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!

This was copied and pasted from @benophieweek so go there for more information and questions!

#that’s so annoying that the quality went down 😭 #i worked so hard and then THAT happened #anyways yay for Benophie week #bridgerton #benedict bridgerton #sophie beckett #benophie #belle makes stuff #benophie week

[benophieweek]

So gentle readers

Benophie week starts tomorrow!!

A reminder of the prompts and themes;

Chose one or both and get creating!

Be it a story! Be it a gif collection or even art work! The world is your oyster!

Just make sure you add it to the Ao3 Benophie Week Collection and share it here and/or on Twitter!

Use the #benophieweek22 #benophie #benophieweek in your top 5 tags and I’ll share it! Or tag this page! Or the twitter page and we will share it with the world!

We will use the discussion points for polls on Twitter and chats on here!

Can’t wait to see what you all come up with 🥰🥰🥰🥰

#benophie week #benophieweek #benophieweek22 #Benophie #Benophie week #benedict x sophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #benophie #bridgerton

[benophieweek]

Todays discussion point:

Let’s get a bit Kinky…

Tell me what you think Benophie’s kinks are!!

#benophie week #benophieweek #benedict x sophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #benophie #bridgerton #benophieweek22

[benophieweek]

Todays theme!

Headcanons!!!

Tell us your favourite Benophie Headcanon! 🧡🧡

#benophie week #benophieweek #benophieweek22 #bridgerton #benophie #benedict x sophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton

[benophieweek]

Todays discussion point…

What is your favourite non-Benophie moment in An Offer from a Gentleman?

It can be interacting with either Benedict or Sophie but not them together…

#benophie week #benophie week 2022 #Benophie #bridgerton #benophieweek #benophieweek22 #benedict x sophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #benophie #an offer from a gentleman

[benophieweek]

Chapter 1 of

🐾 Paws for Thought 🐾

is now on Ao3

#paws for thought #animal rescue AU #benophieweek #benophieweek22 #benophie week #sophie beckett #benedict x sophie #benophie #benedict bridgerton #bridgerton #bridgerton fic #bridgerton fanfiction #bridgerton fanfic #modern benophie

[benophieweek]

Todays discussion point…

what’s your favourite moment from Benedict and Sophie as a couple in An Offer From A Gentleman 🧡

#benophie week #benophieweek #benophieweek22 #benophie week 2022 #benedict x sophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #benophie #bridgerton

[benophieweek]

3 days to Benophie week!

#benophieweek #benophieweek22 #benophie week #benedict x sophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #benophie

[benophieweek]

DAY ONE FANFICTIONS

It's day two so here is a round up of the fics that were posted yesterday for the Theme: A Moment in Time and/or Prompt: Lock the Door

Fallen Through Time by @sophiamariabeckett

There was something kind of magic, the way you walked in through the door by @murielstacy

Science and Faith / Ciencia y Fe by @courfthecat

Benophie - one shots by @kassioppe

Desperate times by @hallownightsblog (this is E Rated)

The Door is Locked by @historylaura

this love come back to me by @mrsnorapalmer

i've read them all (yes i wrote one as well but hey ho!) and they're all wonderful!

Cannot wait to see what comes out of Day two!!!

#benophie week #benophie week 2022 #benophieweek #benophie #bridgerton #benedict x sophie #benedict bridgerton #sophie beckett #benophieweek22 #an offer from a gentleman

[benophieweek]

DAY 2-5 Benophie Week Fics

I've been pretty busy with work so not had a chance to do this so I'm sorry i'm putting them all on here in one go so people can see them all as there has been some fantastic work so far and I can't wait to see the rest for day 6 and 7!!

THESE ARE DAY 2 ON WAYS ONLY. DAY ONE FICS CAN BE FOUND HERE

@kassioppe has written a little series with all their prompts in a story: Benophie - One shots

@aldaraareads has created a little series of work which can be found here: Benophie Week 2022

All we had was one night by @historylaura

fame is a cruel lover by @jehanprouvaire (also available in spanish)

pink scrubs by @sophiamariabeckett

Everything by @bridgertonbabe (i know it's not specifically for BW but i've add it anyway :P)

Stories by @ learningtolove (not sure on the socials sorry!)

a rose by any other name Best friend's brother

Stories by @mrsnorapalmer:

June 5th is for lovers loves long journey i think i wanna marry you

Stories by @gingerbat (I can't find a social media handle i'm sorry!)

kisses instead of cigarettes what is it to truly admire a woman?

and then we have mine... (@hallownightsblog for anyone who doesn't know me hahaha)

In Sickness and in Health... until Death do we part A Work of Art Changes Paws for Thought

We have been truly blessed so far and if you have any prompts you want to write still for the previous days please do keep writing and posting!!! i will be still accepting them!!!!

Just because the day has passed doesn't mean you've missed out!

i'll do another one on Sunday or monday to wrap up the fics for the week!

can't wait to see the rest folks!

keep writing, keep creating!

#benophieweek #benophie week #benophie #benophieweek22 #bridgerton #benophie week 2022 #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #benedict x sophie #an offer from a gentleman

[benophieweek]

Thank you everyone for partaking over the last week!

The collection will remain open for a few weeks to let any more work be added for anyone who needs time 🧡 and I can’t wait to read the extra work!

The work so far has been wonderful 🧡

It’s been amazing and the response has been incredible!

Same time next year?

#benophieweek #benophie week #benedict x sophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #bridgerton #benophieweek22

[benophieweek]

It’s the last day!

(Though my day 7 post won’t be ready til tomorrow so we might do a bonus discussion point tomorrow!)

Thank you everyone for participating and making it so much fun!

The last official discussion point of the week…

Your favourite Benedict moment! Let us know!!!

#benophie week #benophieweek #benedict x sophie #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #benophie #bridgerton #benophieweek22

[silverhallow]

Since returning from their Honeymoon Sophie hasn't been feeling well.

What happens when Benedict finally convinces her to see his Uncle Nicholas?

Will they find out what is wrong with Sophie or will fate intervene and ruin their happily ever after?

Life is about to change for our favourites but in what way...

Benophie Week Day three Prompt: “I can’t lose you again, please don’t make me lose you again”

#boulevard of broken dreams au #benophieweek #benophieweek22 #Benophie #bridgerton #benedict bridgerton #sophie beckett #benophie