"Welcome to the Phantomhive Manor"
-Chapter 1- -The Earl and I-
I awoke under a soft sky-colored comforter, my head buried between large down pillows. I rose, sitting up, and gazed around the unfamiliar room. It had a teal and navy pattern strewn across the walls, a large book shelf filled with novels stood next to a well carved door. I noticed a large, furnished night stand with a pile of what looked like freshly laundered clothes. Quietly, I crept out of the large bed and examined the clothing. What I had found was a crisp white blouse with a long navy hooped skirt that stretched well beyond my knees. I shrugged off what seemed to be a sleeping gown and replaced it with the fresh clothes, adding a navy bow around my collar. After dressing, I wandered through the hallway out of the comfort of the room, passing large paintings and an exceptional amount of doors. I heard a loud sound that made me jump, like an explosion. That's new. I thought, and continued down the long foreboding hallway.
I found a large door that seemed to radiate more importance than the others. Slowly I twisted the knob, to see with my own eyes what was beyond the door.
I creaked the door open and peered inside. Oh, it seems to be a study room…Or an office? I wondered to myself. I noticed a boy who was intently scanning a newspaper. He had dark blue hair, almost a greyish black, with a beautiful, mysterious blue eye; sadly it seemed I could not peer into both, for the eye on his right hand side was covered by an eye patch that shared a likeness to that of a pirate. I realized I had been staring too long at his stern face when he looked up at me, his expression remaining the same.
"Come in." he called, I gasped and broke my trance, staying in the door way.
"Will you stand there all day? Shall I have one of my servants see you in if it's that much of a complication?" he asked impatiently.
Oh boy, I thought. My shock seemed far too outrageous; of course I recognized who this boy was. This elegant boy is none other than Ciel Phantomhive, of which I have taken a liking to, even before the incident.
I strode across the room to stand in front of Ciel's desk.
"Hello, I am Ciel Phantomhive. I run Funtom Company. I trust you had a well-rested night?" He said looking up. I dropped my gaze and blushed slightly, he was just so…so..CUTE!
"I know who you are, a lot of people do… in fact, I-"
"Young Master." A man in black entered and bowed, putting his hand up to his chest apologetically. "Forgive me, Mey-Rin dropped the tea set, and Baldroy thought he could bake your afternoon snack by… putting explosives in the stove, along with your cookies. I believe I can prepare your afternoon snack. If you will be able to wait momentarily, I will have it finished shortly." He concluded. He then peered at me, giving me a koi smirk.
I looked over toward Ciel, than looked down, not having finished my sentence; I stood waiting for the man to finish his report.
"Excuse me, my lady; I would never have interrupted, had it not been important. I am Sebastian Michaelis, head butler to my lord."
I looked down again and blushed more. I knew who Sebastian was too; of course I knew of the handsome and clever butler to the Phantomhive household. "U-Uhmm... It truly is fine; I mean it's just me. You should not worry yourself." I looked up toward the two. The butler gave a smile, beautiful yet dark, and Ciel sat unimpressed, staring at the butler.
"Anyway, back to the matter at hand-" Ciel started, "I hope you take a liking to those clothes, and I trust you feel better than you did last night?" I stared at Ciel, confused, my head started to ache, and I felt as if I would collapse. The next thing I knew, I was being supported by his butler. I opened my eyes and realized I had blacked out. I gazed at Sebastian's chest and arms, gasping and realizing I was being cradled. I stumbled out of them, falling on my butt, blushing like a mad woman.
"My lady you should let me-" Sebastian started.
"I AM PER-PERFECTLY FINE! I A-APOLOGIZE BUTLER, SO PLEASE, JUST, UM….." I stuttered, backing into Ciel's desk. Ciel sighed and began to look agitated. "Sebastian! Fetch me my afternoon snack! I will not continue to wait because of your foolishness!"
"Yes, my Lord." Sebastian said as he dismissed himself to prepare the food.
"Any way, after that minor interruption, I have not yet learned your name." Ciel said disapprovingly, seeming to scold himself.
"I-I'm Daisey." I stuttered. He probably thinks I'm an idiot. I thought to myself.
"Well Daisey, do you have a place to return to? I would not wish to send you out like this." He said.
My mood suddenly lifted. This is a great chance to get closer to both the cute Ciel, and handsome Sebastian… I have a great plan, I started to scheme, but cut off mid-way to answer Ciel. "May I work here as a maid?" I asked abruptly.
Ciel's face painted a stunned expression, at the same time Sebastian had reappeared with his snack and tea.
"Today we have a Jasmine Earl Grey with strawberry Mille Feuille and scones. Forgive me; I could not save the cookies, young master."
Ciel gaped at me, and then readjusted his posture. "Sebastian, please set that on my desk. Also, prepare a large room. This lady here, named Daisey would like to become a maid at the Phantomhive household. It's a very prestigious role, Daisey. Do you have any training what so ever to prove yourself?" I nodded as Sebastian handed me a cup of tea. He gave me a last charming smile, and boldly stated, "I do hope Mey-Rin will not make a mess, it will be most unfortunate for such a lovely young lady." And left.
Ciel sipped his tea thoughtfully, and finished the last of the cake he had put on his plate. "Then shall we?" He said standing. I set down the untouched tea on his desk as he held his hand out for me. I gently rested my palm in his and he walked me to the door, he continued to show me to the room he had the butler prepare. I took one last look at the study and and followed Ciel to my certain demise.