Title: Hell In A Cup

Pairing: Alois/Ciel & Claude/Sebastian

Summary: This is the type of fanfiction that you would avoid because it has no plot whatsoever.

Chapter 1: An Invitation

Ciel stared at the letter Her Majesty had sent to him. He didn't like the content to say the least.

Dear Ciel,

I hope your business is going well. Your leading prowess is outstanding for one as young as you. You must be occupied with more important trivial matters other than business. For being a good busybody, you certainly deserve a day of leisure. But according to my reliable source-persons, you're not the sociable type. You'd rather be a wallflower than mingle with anybody in a party!

That's why I've arranged a private tea party with somebody who is as promising as you are. The event will be at Saturday, London Square Garden on 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Don't worry, I've assigned a 'guide' to lead you to your venue.

And concerning your wonderful butler, Sebastian Michaelis, I have to disagree about him about accompanying you. I know he is a competent and a well-mannered man and almost a father-figure to you but this is your day off. Be free from rules for once, my boy! This is your chance to socialize with other people. You may bring a partner to be with you if you wish to feel secure. Your fiancé, Elizabeth Middleford, will do.

I'm sure both of you will be good acquaintances! Now don't be late for a very important date!

With warm regards,

Queen Victoria

"Oh Ciel that would be lovely!" Lizzy squealed beside him as they read the letter together. "A tea party with a mystery person in the London Square Garden!" Her eyes sparkled in delight.

Ciel sighed as he gave the letter to his butler. "He can't come with me?" He thought irritatingly. "Why not?"

"Her Majesty requests me not to accompany you, young master." Sebastian said as he poured cup of tea for Lizzy and Ciel. "Perhaps this tea party must be very… special."

Ciel took his cup. "Intriguing, yes." He sipped a bit of his tea. "Though it doesn't interest me…"

"The Queen specifically asks you for it."

"C'mon Ciel! I want to go there!" Lizzy pleaded. "Pretty please? Please? Let us go there!" She pleaded tearfully and put up a pouty face. "I'm sure you'll meet a nice friend besides Sebastian…"

"He's not my friend!" Ciel interjected immediately.

Sebastian only smiled as he cut two slices from the strawberry shortcake. Lizzy looked at him and turned back to Ciel. "That's not a nice thing to say to him! That's so MEAN!" She scolded. "You've been together ever since…!" She paused. "And he's very nice and serves you delicious sweets! How could you say that to him?"

Ciel sighed. "He's my butler and nothing else but my servant."

"All the more should you attend this party, young master." Sebastian said coolly. "Since your social skills are, permit me to say, barely an inch of your quill, this invitation from the Queen to socialize is an opportunity to improve your skills."

Ciel gritted his teeth and shot a glare at him. "Why you…!"

"Ah… but a true noble must be approachable by every kind of person regardless of class." The butler inwardly smirked. "Wouldn't it be unpleasant for the Phantomhive name that the head of the household refuses to mingle with all kinds of people?"

Ciel felt a vein popping in his head.

"Very well, I'll go."

Lizzy squealed and giggled and hugged him. "This is so exciting! I'll wear that new pretty gown I bought last week! I bet we'll have a nice time!"

Ciel sighed. He wished time would stop right now.

A/n: I'm reviving my first style of writing. To those who knew (or at least remember) my fanfic Unknowingly Loving You (which I gave to rebeccasanfujieijilvr as Love Unknown)my style of writing there was simple, precise and direct to the point. Compared to my current style, I tend to linger to my point. So here I am trying to revive it.

Why is the title "Hell In A Cup"? Because a vending machine in my school gave me hot orange juice instead of a cold one I ordered. It's hard to drink hot orange juice when you're craving for a cold one. So I said while drinking "THIS IS HELL IN A CUP!" and started drinking it up like a cat.

Thus the title was born. But the plot... no. This fic has no plot. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.