The Queen decided she was going to have a ball for her birthday, which was today. Always making last minute decisions, always mother. I had to go, being a princess and he daughter double. I knew she would introduce me to Royals to Royals. I knew everyone's name but not what they look like or seem. The queen thinks this is a brilliant plan, I don't think as highly of it. I would rather sit in my study and read, but apparently I should be making "friends." The only thing that makes any sense about it is that I am the heir to the throne.
"Come Miss, I must prepare you for the ball." One of my maids said to me. I sighed softly.
"Alright." I got up from my desk and set the letters down. We moved our way around the foyer, where the butlers and maids were making preparations. We worked our way up the grand staircase and went straight left and into my bedroom. The only thoughts traveling through my head is 'nothing pink!' The maid closed the door behind us and walked into my closet. I followed and watched as she looked through my many clothes.
"Would you like a short or long dress, Miss?"
"Long, and please no pink." I replied.
"As you wish, Miss." The maid said as she pulled out a long black dress that flowed to the floor in layers of black lace. Along with perfect boats that came to my calves, perfect for the occasion.
She pulled the top layer of my hair and tied it with a black bow in a braid in the back of my hair and brushed the rest of my long black hair. Red lipstick was placed on my usual pale lips, and black shadow on my eyelids. Stocking gloves were places on my hands, and the final touch of my families crest necklace.
"Have a good time at the ball, Miss." She said as she hurried out of the room. I followed shortly behind her and gracefully tried to walk down the stairs and back the way I came before.
"Princess Callista Avery Deadlynne!" The usher sounded as I made my last step off the stairs. Everyone glanced over at me.
"Queen Victoria Deadlynne Price." The usher announced as the Queen gracefully came down the staircase, wearing a lacy pink long dress and accompanied by her butler that was holding her hand. The way into the crowd was easier than I thought. I looked around, trying to find a place to sit and try to non-socialize. I simply cannot escape back to my room; the Queen would not allow that. I dropped my gaze but kept walking and accidently bumped into someone. I looked up to see a boy with an eye-patch covering his right eye, his other eye dark bright blue. He had dark navy blue hair that partly covered his right eye. He did not smile when his eyes met mine, and I didn't either.
"Princess." I nodded. "Pleased to meet you in person. I am Ciel Phantomhive, current head of the Phantomhive Estate." I nodded again.
"It's an honor as well." Ciel then gestured to the tall man with black hair and red eyes, who was dressed in a suit.
"This is my butler, Sebastian."
"Pleasure, your highness." He put his hand on his heart and did a tiny bow.
"Very nice to meet you too." I replied. Sebastian smiled.
"Would you like to play a game of chess, of course, if you have a board?" I chucked softly.
"Chess is my favorite game; of course I have a board." He nodded and I lead him to a small table in the corner of the room. Sebastian pulled his chair out for him, while one of my maids rushed out to pull mine.
"You don't have a personal butler?" he asked coolly.
"No. The Queen thought it would be unnecessary." I replied.
We began the game of chess. It seemed we were evenly matched. At one point he had gotten one of my pawns, leaving his King fully open. A very fateful mistake. I made my move and put him at end.
"Checkmate." I said in success.
"Anyone could have done that." He said coldly.
"That is where you are wrong, Ciel. Anyone could make the mistake of taking my pawn and putting me in check with your King." I heard a certain song start playing and I looked to see everyone dancing. I looked over at Ciel who was also looking at the crowd. He stood up and looked at me. I swore my heart sped up. He held his hand out to me.
"May I have this dance, my Lady?"
"But...I can't dance."
"I'll help you." He replied. I sighed and stood up. I took his hand and he led me onto the dance floor. He placed his hand on my hip and kept his hand with mine. I placed my free hand on his shoulder and he awkwardly turned us. He leaned his mouth to my ear.
"I don't know how to dance either." I looked up at him, and we awkwardly swayed back and forth, and spun a few times.
The song soon ended and I could tell that concluded the evening. People made their way up to the Queen and thanked her before walking out the door. I looked back to Ciel and he looked me in the eye.
"I had a nice evening, thank you." I smiled slightly.
"I did too."
"I hope to speak with you soon." He bowed. "Goodnight Princess." He kissed me on the cheek and walked out the door. It was a nice night actually. The eye covered by the eye-patch intrigued me greatly; even though how bad that sounds. I turned and walked up the great hall, followed by one of my maids. Maybe I should ask mother for a butler now, since I am much older. I sighed and undressed and lied into bed. I turned to the left side as the candle light disappeared and my door shut. I smiled to myself. What a nice change.