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''Oh this is so exciting' Elizabeth cooed as she sat within the carriage; soon they would arrive at The Phantomhive Manor and she will be able to see her Ciel's face again
Paula laughed lightly as she watched the young lady gaze out of the carriage window, she always showed this level of excitement when Ciel was involved. In Paula's opinion this childish love was cute and innocent yet she knew this feeling of excitement was very one-sided between the pair.
''How much longer?'' Elizabeth whined as she rested her head on her hand
''Oh any moment now I'm sure'' came Paula's bright reply
Elizabeth pouted ''I feel that each time I take this journey the time to get there increases. It almost feels like a lifetime!''
Paula smiled at Elizabeth's usual one track minded attitude then placed a finger to her chin, thinking.
''I wonder how long it will feel like once we visit a hundred more times…'' To this Elizabeth groaned and fall back in her seat ''Paula'' she whined ''Don't make me think of such things'' pouted Elizabeth, her eyebrows furrowing together
''I'm sorry!'' laughed Paula leaning forward to move a strand of hair which had fallen in front of the sulking Elizabeth's face 'We've nearly arrived now.'
Elizabeth sighed; she just wished they would arrive already. Ever since the incident on The Campania she felt that the distance between herself and Ciel had grown, if that was even possible. They had seen each other less and when they would finally have a chance to be together he would feel distant doing things such as avoiding her gaze. Elizabeth would pretend to not notice and would continue her cute facade but she knew her days of being cute were numbered. She had already ruined the mask she had worked so hard to create for him and was no longer an innocent girl who needs protecting; she's scary and strong and everything Ciel hates. In all honesty, she doesn't blame him for disliking her. She too would dislike something as uncute as herself. When she had asked him on The Campania if he would hate her he didn't answer, he dismissed her. He had probably forgotten about that question but it still weighs heavy on her heart.
''Lady Elizabeth'' came a voice, invading her glum thoughts ''Lady Elizabeth, we've arrived.''
Elizabeth glanced out of the window and saw the usual sight of Sebastian awaiting her by the front door of the manor. Snake approached the Carriage and opened the door
''Welcome, Say's Emily''
Paula left first and turned towards Lizzy, expecting the usual bubble of excitement and a sprint to Ciel's study. What she received, however, caused her eyes to widen
''…I change my mind'' mumbled Lizzy, her head hung low in order to hide her expression ''I do not wish to see Ciel today''
''I-I.. Uh'' Stuttered Paula, tripping over her words ''But we've travelled so far. It'll be a shame to waste su—''
''It's quite alright, Paula. Instead we can go shopping'' Lizzy looked up at her maid, a small smile plastered on her pink lips ''I'm sure Ciel's far too busy for my foolish attitude anyway''
''Young Lady…'' she shifted on her spot nervously but then decided against fighting the young ladies command and began to climb back into the Carriage
''Lady Elizabeth?'' Paula felt a hand grab her arm, stopping her from entering the carriage ''Is there a problem?'' Paula turned towards the voice and there stood Sebastian in his usual pitch-black attire. Biting her lip Paula turned back towards Lizzy, awaiting her response
''Of course not'' came a small mumble from within the carriage ''we're sorry for wasting your time, Sebastian, but there has been a change of plan. Send my regards to Ciel''
''But Lady Elizabeth, Lord Ciel has been awaiting your arrival in anticipation, could you perhaps stay for tea at the very least?'' Elizabeth was silent; she couldn't say 'no' to tea with Ciel but she knew that he was not as thrilled as Sebastian had made out. Biting her lip she made her final decision
''Fine.''
It would seem that today too, she would have to use her cute façade.
