(Oh lawdy, where do I begin? Some of you might be waiting on me to continue my Trigun fic…I've been taking a break on it…and started writing some new stuff to get my inspiration going…
This is my first Kuroshitsuji fic…I adore Sebastian and Mey Rin as a couple SOO very much. I am disappointed that there aren't a lot of fanfiction or fanart of the two of them.
Its inspired by Halloween of course. My favorite Holiday. ^_^. Hopefully I finish it before then. I hope you enjoy. Go easy on me. Lol)
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.The sun began to set upon what had been a long, tiring day. Ciel slumped into his chair as he gazed out the window overlooking the front of the mansion. He sighed deeply, taking notice to the first signs of Autumn. The weather had become significantly colder, and the leaves began to turn color. Ciel leaned in and breathed on the window; tracing his fingers to idly on the glass to doodle a small heart before it faded away. He noticed Finny had taken the whole day to rake up the leaves that littered the entire property. Ciel smirked as he observed his servant, knowing his efforts were in vain, for there would only be more leaves the following day.
A loud crash was heard just down the hallway from him. He flinched at the horrible noise as it reverberated throughout the mansion. The impact was so great that it knocked a picture off the wall itself. Ciel gnashed his teeth together in annoyance, knowing it could be only one person; Mey Rin, of course.
She was lucky that Ciel didn't hold such trivial items such as dishes as anything of importance or value. Just glass; something that would be broken anyway at some point or another.
Just when Ciel began to question his Butler's absence, a light knock was heard rapping upon the door.
"Come in." Ciel said, never taking his gaze off the view through his window.
"Young Master, I brought you tea and scones to tide you over before dinner." The Butler in Black said, as always in his most formal tone. "It's Earl Grey. I thought it best to help you study your lessons this evening."
He dutifully stood beside his master at his chair, cup of tea in hand. Ciel finally broke his gaze and took his cup. He took a long, thoughtful sip before he swiveled back to face his desk.
"I grow weary of school work." He said, setting his cup down gently."We need to discuss this Autumn Ball I will be holding here at the Mansion."
Ciel's mocking tone made Sebastian grin a bit. The whole idea of Autumnal Ball had been Lizzie's. She insisted upon it.
"I believe we were calling it a Halloween Ball, Young Master." He corrected, finding amusement in poking fun at his Master's distaste for social events, especially when held at his mansion.
"Whatever," Ciel scoffed, rolling his eyes. "I need you to see to it that all the preparations around here are finished smoothly, and of timely manner."
"Yes, my Lord."
"And honestly, we have no time for silly accidents or carelessness." He added, referring to Mey Rin.
"You heard that, didn't you Master?" Sebastian inquired, a look of guilt on his face.
"Who didn't hear it?"
"I apologize my Lord. I should have kept a closer eye on her as she transferred the fine china from downstairs."
Ciel disregarded the apology.
"Finny and Bard have been better about their own clumsiness and lack of judgment. But I need you to keep a close eye on Mey Rin this week. We can't afford any mishaps whatsoever. Help her if she needs it. Buy her a new pair of glasses if you must."
"I shall see to it at once, My Lord."
The dark Butler bowed on one knee, his hand across his chest.
"Guests will be talking of the Lord Phantomhive's Halloween Ball for years to come."
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Mey Rin shivered violently as the cold evening breeze came in. It ruffled her dress as she fought to continue her work. She still had to bring in laundry from the clotheslines just outside in the backyard before Sebastian would retire her for the night.
Her teeth clattered together noisily as she unpinned and gathered every piece of laundry from the lines one by one. The embarrassment of wrecking yet another set of dishes pushed her to work harder on this last task.
Finally, Mey Rin had gathered all the young Master's laundry and brought it inside. Her body ached a bit more than usual today. Perhaps the changing weather was taking its toll on her.
Once in the laundry room, Mey Rin gently set the basket down upon the counter for folding.
"Achoo!"
She let out a loud sneeze, her heart suddenly sank.
"Oh no!" she wailed. "I-I can't be sick. I just can't!"
Mey Rin retrieved a handkerchief from her front pocket. "I won't be able to go to the Master's Ball! Oh, no I won't!"
Mey Rin felt as though she would burst into tears. She suddenly heard the laundry room door creak open, and immediately straightened her posture.
"Is there something wrong, Mey Rin?" Sebastian asked quietly, peaking his head in the door. Mey Rin struggled to maintain composure under his watch.
"I thought I heard someone yelling."
Mey Rin's face burned as the Butler locked eyes with hers.
"I-I'm fine, Sebastian." She insisted, turning around to begin her folding duties. She thought her work would satisfy him enough to continue with his business elsewhere, instead of turning and leaving like he always did, Sebastian slowly stepped inside. Mey Rin felt holes being burned through her as he approached. She whirled around, curious as to why he didn't leave her to her work. His eyes were inquisitive; thoughtful.
"Achoo!" Mey Rin covered her mouth and turned away, embarrassed again.
"I'm so sorry, Sebastian! Did I sneeze on you?" she cried.
"Hmm." Sebastian smiled and removed one glove with his teeth. "Don't be silly."
With his other hand, he directed the maid to face him. He placed the back of his ungloved hand against her forehead.
"Oh my, well no wonder." Sebastian mused, moving his hand to feel her cheeks and neck as well. "You're burning up, Mey Rin. I'm afraid this calls for a few days of bed rest."
Mey Rin's tears threatened to flow yet again.
"But I caaann't! I have to help prepare for Young Master's Ball, yes I do!" she cried again. Sebastian, smirked and took the maid by the hand.
"Well, working on your feet all day won't do you much good, now will it?"
Mey Rin resisted the urge to yank her hand away, and run away before she did anything stupid in front of Sebastian again.
"Allow me." The Butler insisted, guiding the maid down the hallway. Mey Rin felt as though her heart would burst.
He escorted Mey Rin down to her wing of the mansion; an area that was more private because it was hers alone. It wasn't proper for a maid to share living quarters with other working males of the mansion.
The Butler stopped just short of Mey Rin's bedroom door and opened it for her. He stopped and bowed his head slightly in a kind gesture.
"I will inform the Young Master of your condition. You will not be permitted to work until you get better, so I suggest you get a lot of sleep if you would like to attend the ball."