Author's Note- This is an excerpt from a Black Butler story I had finished about a month or two ago now. It's a William T. Spears/OC story, so to not be confused I'll explain certain situations.
"Old World"- Kristian is referring to the real world, where she's originally from before entering the Black Butler world. Already she knows about it, and must keep it secret.
Winter Storm- An OC I created, she's a Reaper and becomes best friends with Kristian. Winter works in General Affairs.
Rose- Another OC I created, she's a tailor and was best friends with Kristian during the time that Kristian was still human.
Creed- Another of my OCs, Creed was Kristian's husband before her death. Since Kristian has "died" she no longer bears the last name Vicci.
As I watched my target on the streets, I couldn't help but think that in two months it was going to be Valentine's Day. For the first time I won't have anyone give me flowers or chocolates, familiar days that I had back in my old world. I would get jealous at the couples that were surrounding me, and each time I just had that urge to kill them all for showing affections in public. At noon I recieved the old man's soul with no difficulty, and with no more souls for today I headed back to Reaper HQ. I was able to catch Winter for her one hour lunch break, me and her just going back to our dorm and fixing a quick meal for us.
"How was your first day?" I asked Winter, her sighing.
"It'll be hard getting used to, but I think I'll get it. Most of the time I'm sitting and handing papers back and forth, and I only get up when I have to make copies. At least you're constantly on the move." Explained Winter.
"Sure, but with Rose still living in London I'm constantly watching out for her. I mean, how do you think she'll react seeing that I'm alive, and my eyes are a different color?" I asked Winter.
"It wouldn't be good." Said Winter simply, me and her starting to eat our soup.
"Winter, with Valentine's Day coming in two months...do you think I should give something to everybody?" I asked her.
"I think it's fine, but don't you think since you love William you should give him something extra?" Asked Winter.
"And what would that be?" I asked her, Winter laughing as she hugged me.
"I'm not talking about sex, Kristian. Maybe another one of your cheesecakes, or just make dinner for the two of you here." Said Winter, her laughing again when she saw my face red.
"I feel so embarrassed by that first remark..." I began, me holding my forehead.
"If you two do manage to get in bed together, I guarantee you you'll enjoy yourselves." Said Winter. For as long as I can remember I had read fanfictions with William, and each time I replaced myself with the women in those stories.
For the next two months I spent each day collecting souls, and during free time would hang out with William, Winter, or Grell on their breaks. I had finished my outfit quicker than usual and can finally throw away my old one, and putting it on it fit me just right. My new outfit was black and formal as it's called for all Reapers to wear, and with it high heeled boots. I had on a white dress shirt with slightly puffed sleeves, and over that I had a black vest while my pants were feminine black. Walking around in it I definitely felt alot better in it than wearing a skirt, and no matter which way I moved I didn't feel uncomfortable at all. My katana was cleaned and it stayed nice and sharp when I had to use it, and so far I didn't have to use my powers to fight off someone's record. As I walked into one of the business buildings I noticed there were pink and red streamers everywhere, the things adding color to a white structure.
"Really?" I began, and sighing went to see how Winter was doing. Seeing her at work Winter made sure she had a smile on her face as she greeted everyone, and seeing me me and her waved at each other.
"I'll be off in a few minutes, Kristian." Called out Winter, me taking a seat.
"It seems you have a new look, I love it." Said Grell as he sat beside me.
"Thank you, I feel much better this way and more lighter. Not so many layers. Any plans for change?" I asked him.
"I was thinking that now I'm a full fledged Reaper, I should let my hair grow long. The more red, the better." Said Grell. 110 years from now Grell's hair will be really long and his clothes will change as well, including a brown vest and Madam Red's long coat.
"You do realize it'll be Valentine's Day by the end of the week, darling. Do you have anything planned for you and William?" Asked Grell, him poking my right shoulder.
"I was thinking what Winter suggested, to invite him over for dinner. However, I don't want to appear that I love him..." I began.
"I'm sure everything will go well, I know it." Said Grell, me suddenly hearing him chuckle. "What is it?" I asked Grell.
"Why don't you ask him?" Said Grell, and looking to my right noticed William coming in.
"I-I can't. Will might say no." I told Grell stuttering a bit, him sighing before he stood up and grabbed my hands.
"Of course you can, otherwise I will do it for you." Said Grell annoyed, him getting attention from people wondering what was going on between us.
"Everyone's looking..." I began, and as we neared William Grell pushed me into him causing me to trip up.
"Grell, that was uncalled for!" I told him, him smirking before I realized that someone was holding me. Apparently I had collapsed into William without realizing it, and with instinct he kept me from falling onto my face. Looking up at William I couldn't help but feel my face heat up, and seeing his face his went to do the same thing as well.
"Are you alright, Kristian?" Asked William, me nodding as he helped me straighten up before quickly letting me go.
"There is something Kristian wants to ask you, Will." Said Grell simply, everyone going about their business around us.
"Will, I want to invite you to me and Winter's dorm for dinner Friday evening. When you're done working, of course." I told William, him silent a moment before he gave me his answer.
"I would be honored, thank you." Said William, me smiling.
"You're welcome. See you then!" I told him, and as I walked off grabbed Grell by his vest collar.
"I'll see you in a couple minutes, Winter." I told her as I went by her, her giggling.
"Fine, then!" Called out Winter as she handed someone their Death Scythe.
XXX- Knowing that Valentine's Day was tommorrow, William headed into London after work to find Kristian something simple to give her.
"I've never done this before, let alone fall in love with someone." Said William quietly as he stood in front of a flower shop, and looking around found that maybe a simple rose will do. Going to a park William sat down on a bench before looking at the rose he had just bought, the woman having helped him out by picking the best one. William thought about a week ago when Grell had pushed Kristian into him, and without realizing it grabbed her so she didn't fall on the floor. As William held her for that moment his heart had been beating fast, and when he took a deep breath he could smell peach on her. When Kristian went to stand up William had the strange urge to keep hold of her, to do nothing but feel her skin and breathe her scent.
"I shouldn't think of such things like that, it doesn't seem like me. However, the way I felt about Kristian seems so right." Said William, and sighing headed back to his dorm to put the flower in water until tomorrow.