Chapter 1 | Sina
I slowly begin to pick up pace as I walk to the place where my brother is staying at. My thoughts are just racing… I don't know what to do anymore.. My mom just kicked me out of the house… I look down at my feet trying not to cry. I called my cousin and told him that I needed to talk with him… I want to stay with him… Just for a little while until I get enough money to buy a place. I wonder if I can stay… It not then I don't know what to do..
By the time I got to the manor, it started to rain. So I put my hood up. I love the rain, with every drop my mood gradually improved. I stopped halfway, looking at the manor. Hoping it's the right place. Bard, My brother, told me that he is one of the cooks at the Phantomhive manor and he is living there. I haven't heard much of the Phantomhive's. All I know is that they own a toy factory. I look at the manor for awhile debating on what to do. I wonder what's going to happen. The manor looks old but repaired. It is really nice and it's not helping.. What if they're stuck up and think they're better than everyone because they're rich.. Why does Bard work here… Yea he's been to the military, but he's not that smart.. and he cooks for them? I wonder how that goes.
I slowly make my way to the front door. Knocking softly. I look down at my feet… Within seconds someone answer's the door. I look up to see Bard at the door. I haven't seen him in forever. He still looks as messy as always. But, he's gotten taller. I try to smile.. but I just can't.. He looks really worried and I really just want to turn back and forget everything.
"Hey sis, What's up?" He guides me into the manor, slowly closing the door behind me.
"I got in another fight with mom…" I begin to bite my lip, forcing myself to not cry. I stop making eye contact with him cause I know, I'll start crying if I do.
"What happened?" he grabbed my shoulders gently, forcing me to make eye contact…
"The same old thing… But this time… She kicked me out.." I begin to sob. All those tears i've been trying to hold in, slowly fell down my cheek. He gives me a nice big hug, letting me cry into his shoulder. After a couple minutes of me crying, we break up from the hug and I am able to calm down a little.
"I don't know what to do or where to go.." I start to fiddle with my fingers
"you know, we have many open rooms here, you might be able to stay here! All we need to do is go ask master. Come on! Let's go!" He smiles grabbing my hand, I force myself to smile
"Thanks Bard.."
"Hey don't mention it."
He eventually let's go of my hand and we begin to walk to the master's room. I try to distract myself by looking at my surroundings. This place is very modern like, the houses you see in the magazines but kind of old if that makes sense. Maybe this house has been pass down a lot. I wonder how old the owner is. I'm guessing around mid 40's and their's a lot of rooms. I wonder how many people live here. I hope it's not a lot. It sounds like their's plenty of room for one more person. I'm so nervous, I don't know what to expect.
"His room is right down this hall."
"Are you not coming with me?"
"Oh, I am, just wanted to let you know that it's not that far from here." He smiles. he has a wonderful smile. I envy him. My brother was an American Veteran. He has short messy blond hair and turquoise eyes. He always has a cigarette in his mouth and he's wearing these goggles that hang around his neck. and he's wearing a chef's outfit with an apron. I wonder what the goggles are for..
Up ahead, i see a tall dark figure. It might be because this hall way is kind of dark. I wonder who it is? and if he/she is heading to the same place as we are/
"Hey, Sebastian! Is master in today?" Bard begins to shout towards the figure who stops and turns around.
"Yes, I was just on my way to go see him. What is it that you need?" He started to walk towards us. I slowly try to hide myself. I don't know why, I just… Kind of did it.
Now this guy, He is really tall. He has kind of long pitch black hair, red eyes, and very pale skin. I've never seen anyone with red eyes. Is that even possible? he's wearing a black suite and a six-button double-breasted tailcoat and a grey vest. He's also wearing white gloves.
"I was just wondering if my sister could stay here for a little while. Thing's have been going on at the house and she has nowhere to go." He move's out from in front of me. I feel really uncomfortable. I make eye contact with this guy… Making my face get even more hot.. I notice his facial expression didn't change. It's throwing me off. I wonder what he's thinking.. Probably what is this freak show even allowed to show up here… I look down at my feet.
"Hmmm. I think young master would be okay with it. But let's make sure.." He slowly walks closer to me.
"Sorry for not introducing myself. My name is Sebastian Michaelis. I'm the Butler of the Phantomhive Manor." He slowly puts his right hand to his chest and gently bows. I cant help but to stare at his elegance… I realize i've must have been staring for awhile and I fumble and quickly bow..
"M-my name is Sina.." I look down at my feet blushing like crazy.. I'm such a klutz.. He probably thinks i'm a freak..
We start to head down to the end of the hall where the owner is… I wonder what's going to happen… Sebastian slowly opens the door, walking into the room and i slowly follow Bard into the room.
"Young master. Bard has a question for you and I have the letter from Queen Victoria." He slowly walks up to the desk and hands the kid a letter.. Wait.. Is that kid the owner of the place.. Nut how? He looks so young, But seems mature for his age.. No wonder he owns a toy factory… But how can ad kid have all this responsibility, That's to much pressure.
Now this kid, I think he's a teenager. He has short navy blue hair and eyes. He's very slim. He is wearing a black eyepatch with a single cord over his right eye. I wonder what happened to his right eye.. He is wearing this green sort of coat thing, with a navy blue bow.
"I was wondering if my sister can stay here for a little while. She has nowhere to go." The boy looks at me for a minute or so and says…
"I don't care. She can stay as long as she wants… Bard, don't you have some work in the kitchen to do? Sebastian, Get this lady a room and a tour of the manor. Don't want her to get lost.." Not at all what I expected to hear.
"right! Master, Sorry." Bard quickly makes his way out of the door leaving me behind with a little boy who owns a manor and a factory and his butler… Who i'm clearly very attracted too.. The boy stands up and walks towards me.
"My name is Ciel Phantomhive. I'm the head of the Phantomhives." He sticks his hand out for me to shake and I do so.
"My name is Sina." I let go of his hand and he heads back to his desk and begins to opening the letter.
"Shall we?" Sebastian opens the door.. Great.. Now i'm going to be left with him… I just need to stay calm and be myself.. No I'm not myself right now.. Who am I kidding? I don't even know who i am anymore.. I just want to sleep… I head towards the door, looking down at my hands embarrassed. I've been staring at him for awhile.. I need to get ahold of myself..
"So tell me a little about yourself." I look at him… I don't know what to say.. I'm a wreck, terrible human, no good..
"Well, their isn't much.." I pause trying to think quickly.."I love to draw and listen to music.." I hope that works.. I honestly don't know what to say.. I look at him to see his reaction. he gently smiles… Which made me smile.. I shake my head.. I need to focus..
"I see. Are you good at drawing?" Shit.. Can we just not talk… I feel like i'm going to mess everything up.. Like I always do.
"I don't know. depends on how people look at it.. I guess.." I just want to hit myself… Why do I have to feels so embarrasses and stupid around him.. He slowly turns his head towards me.. I try not to make eye contact… But I can't help myself..
"I see. Maybe sometime you can show me." He gently smiles at me "You seem tired. Would you want to wait for the tour? I'm behind on some things and you can rest up. then i'll come and get you later?" I watch his expression carefully. He seems upset. did I upset him? Probably..
"Sounds good to me." I force myself to smile. I feel the need to smile. We finally get to my room. He guides me into it. Shows me around and then quickly heads out. My room is very nice and modern. It has a nice bathroom attached, a huge bed with a bed side table, dresser and some pictures. I quickly head to the bed and their was these nice light blue silk bedsheets and really comfy pillows. I get under covers. It doesn't take long to fall asleep thinking about what is ahead of me…