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Modern Bridgerton AU At Hawthorne Private Secondary School, reputation is everything. Behind the ivy-covered walls of one of Britain’s most prestigious private schools, the students are expected to achieve perfect grades, win sporting trophies, secure places at elite universities and, above all, represent the school amazingly. The Bridgertons are one of Hawthorne’s most recognisable families. Anthony, the eldest, is determined to make the most of his final year, even if that means competing with the infuriatingly brilliant Y/N for every academic achievement imaginable. Benedict would rather spend his time painting than remembering deadlines, while Colin is already planning his gap year and collecting enough travel stories to last him several lifetimes. Daphne is the school’s beloved golden girl, Eloise is permanently one detention away from starting another protest, and Francesca would much rather be found in the music department than anywhere else. Then there is Y/N. Anthony’s best friend, rugby captain, Head boy and one of the school’s most respected students. Anthony’s other best friend, Simon Basset, has developed feelings for Daphne. Anthony knows Simon better than almost anyone. He knows exactly how complicated his best friend can be, and he is absolutely horrified by the possibility of Simon becoming involved with his little sister. Meanwhile, Benedict finds himself repeatedly crossing paths with Sophie Baek, a scholarship student and study-gram icon who has built a respected place for herself at Hawthorne without ever knowing that her connection to the school runs much deeper than she believes. Colin has no idea that his closest friend Penelope Featherington has been quietly watching everything unfold—and secretly documenting it for the schools gossip page. Between school dances, rugby matches, university applications, protests, art exhibitions, music recitals, disastrous parties, family arguments, friendship drama and an anonymous gossip page