A/N: Hello all! This is my very first Kuroshitsuji fanfic!

Disclaimer: I do not own Kuroshitsuji, Black Butler or whatever name you want to call it. This story was partially inspired by Heroines versus Heroin's story: Happy Birthday, Lizzie

Elizabeth frowned as she put her teacup down lightly, giving her fiancée a quick glance before resting her eyes on the rose bush beside her.

She sighed, not knowing if Ciel was intentionally ignoring her or if he had forgotten she was there in the first place. His eyes – or rather, eye, concentrated on the newspaper in his hand, a cup of tea in the other. His face would change expression every once in a while, giving her an idea of what he was reading, but simultaneously showing her that he was paying no attention to her whatsoever, again. He would look up from his paper a few times, making sure she still had tea and some cake. When she had run out, he would immediately call for Sebastian to refill her empty plate and cup, and then would return to his quiet state once again.

Lizzy hated his apathy towards her now, but his current attitude felt like a warm hearth compared to how he acted when she had arrived.

Flashback – earlier that day

"My Lord, we have an unexpected guest today. Shall I let her in?" Sebastian asked, bowing towards his master.

Ciel didn't give him a glance. "No, escort her out immediately. I don't have the time or the patience for her foolishness right now."

Elizabeth, who was obediently standing by his office door (therefore being able to hear their conversation but still being conveniently out of sight), was deeply offended. She expected this kind of reaction from Ciel and suddenly regretted not making a phone call of her visit earlier.

Much to her surprise however, Sebastian gave Ciel a disapproving frown and abruptly straightened his back. He noisily made his way towards the door, obviously trying to get Ciel's attention as he opened it, revealing her presence to the Young Master.

Bowing down to her, he managed to make his voice as regretfully heartbreaking as possible as he said, "I truly apologize, Lady Elizabeth, but it seems like my Master doesn't want to see you. He wishes for your immediate removal from his mansion and I'm afraid he won't be settling for anything less…isn't that right, Master?" He put on a devilish smirk as he turned his head slightly, his gaze landing on the bewildered and very angry Ciel.

Though Elizabeth heard everything Ciel had told Sebastian and knew of his true feelings from the very start...it didn't change the fact that, when put into such harsh and inconsiderate words, hurt her deeply.

She promised her mother she would be strong, so she balled her fists, closed her eyes and turned on her heel, walking away from his office as quickly as she could, muttering "I understand, goodbye," under her breath as she tried to keep her voice steady.

She was nearing the verge of tears when she reached the grand staircase, and was close to running down the steps when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Expecting it to be Maylene or Finnian, she put on her biggest and possibly fakest smile, about to tell him/her that she was fine…

But she swiftly threw the mask away and replaced it with a cold and sad glare when she realized it was Ciel.

His eyes were wide when he looked at her, panting slightly from running all the way. His face told her that he had acted purely on instinct, not knowing what to say now that he had caught up with her.

She mindlessly took his hand off her shoulder, trying to hide how agonized she was with a blank and chilling stare. "So sorry to intrude Ciel, I'll be going now."

But before she could take a single step closer to the gates of his mansion, Ciel took her by the hand and harshly held her, making sure not to let her slip away. She gave him a startled and annoyed face to which he countered with an exasperated sigh.

"Come; let's have tea in the garden. I think we need to talk."

Elizabeth could sense no affection or concern in his words at that time. Sebastian's scowl a few meters away only assured her thoughts.

'Sometimes I wonder…if Ciel would be happier with me…gone.'

Flashback – end

Elizabeth was so lost in her own thoughts that she subconsciously started fiddling with the lace patterns of the white tablecloth, not even noticing Ciel's worried face as he looked at her, cautiously calling out her name.

"Lizzy, is something the matter? I have something to tell you…"

She snapped out of her thoughts, managing to understand what he had just told her as she put a gloved hand up on the table, signalling him to stop talking. She nervously swallowed, wanting to ask him what was plaguing her mind recently.

"Ciel, this question's going to be a bolt from the blue, and I'd want nothing but for you to answer me as truthfully as you can…," she took a sip from her tea as she tried to ease the question into their silence "do you believe you'd be happier if I was…gone?" she looked at him straight in the eye; caught off guard with his confounded expression.

"…L-Lizzy? What in Heaven's name are you saying?" Ciel quickly stood, slamming his fist into the table. The teacups trembled slightly, and the untouched fruity gelatin quivered. But Lizzy's face stayed the same; not even flinching when the silverware and cutlery tinked against the ceramic plates.

She ignored his sudden outburst and gave him a gentle, caring smile. He faltered at the sight of her genuine love written all over her face without hesitation.

"I love you, Ciel. I truly, honestly do. I want the best for you; I want you to be as happy as you can possibly be. And…if I can't be part of your happiness then…I-I'm fine with that." She bowed her head, not showing her face to him as her hands crumpled the silk napkin, trying to release some of the pain she felt. "If you truly wish it, I'm willing to part myself from you completely. If it means your happiness, I'll do anything…a-absolutely anything…."

She could see his body become tense as he slowly walked towards her. She looked up and was startled to meet Ciel's steely gaze, his face much more powerful and frustrated than that moment long ago…when she had done the mistake of breaking his ring…

She could see his entire body trembling in intense emotion. He wanted to do so many things to her at that moment; apologize for his idiocy, console her for comfort, show her how much he truly cared…but at the same time, he wanted so much to slap her for causing him so much woe and grief.

He leaned forward, his mind racing with all sorts of thoughts. Just as Elizabeth was about to allow herself the fleeting thought of kissing him, he awkwardly shifted his head, giving her a chaste kiss on her cheek…

It was odd how such an innocent act can bring their faces ablaze.

He let go of all formalities and playfully flicked her forehead, the pain dulled by his thick gloves. Nonetheless, Elizabeth cutely pouted as she put a hand on her head.

Ciel smiled at her, the smile she hadn't seen in years, the smile he'd only ever give to her. And no matter how cheesy it sounded, just the sight of his smiling face sent her heart aflutter.

He sighed as he straightened out, returning to his seat, his face still red. That's when she realized he still hadn't given her a straight answer. She was just about to ask again when….

"If you even dare part from me in any way whatsoever, I swear I will do anything and everything in my power to get you back. Do you understand, Lizzy? You are mine, and I forbid you to leave me. You are…my Queen, and if I lose you, I might as well have lost."

Elizabeth swallowed hard, understanding Ciel was linking his emotions with chess.

"Is that all you see me as? A chess piece you can move around and go freely with?" Ciel looked at her worriedly, thinking he had just gotten himself into more trouble.

But the sight of her cheery face was more than enough to calm him. It pleased her to know that, at the very least, she was not just a pawn in his game.

He looked at her in contentment. Lizzy was a difficult soul to handle and he definitely needed a break once in a while. But just the thought of her disappearing from his life brought a knot in his stomach and made him want to vomit. He didn't even want to think about such things.

But one day, it wouldn't be enough for her…

Later that night –

Ciel crawled into bed, looking at Sebastian seriously.

"I was not joking; what I said earlier. If Lizzy ever decides to leave my side, make sure to get her back for me. She is mine, all mine. I refuse to let anyone else have her. Do whatever it takes; I don't care what it costs me. That's an order, understand?"

Sebastian slyly smiled at the words of his Master. "Absolutely anything, you say?" he asked, looking at him with a devious expression.

Ciel grumbled, narrowing his eyes at the demon. "Don't make me repeat myself."

He bowed, gave his usual response and blew the candles out, turning to leave Ciel's room.

And just like that…the rules of Ciel's chess game changed. He would be willing protect his Queen with every pawn, bishop and rook he had; even at the cost of his King, even if it meant losing the game entirely.

Sebastian just grinned to himself. 'Absolutely…anything? This is going to be most enjoyable…'

A/N: ^O^ I hope you enjoyed that! This can remain as a one-shot if you like, but if you want to see what devious plans Sebastian has for Ciel and Lizzy, go on to Chapter 2!