It was unseasonably warm for February, It was more like spring time on the Valentine's Day. Elizabeth had paid an unexpected visit to the Phantomhive household. She rushed through the door calling for Ciel.

The young Earl was currently still in bed, His schedule was empty that day and so he had the extra time to sleep as it had not come easily in the night. He was soon awakened by the sunlight shining through the window and the calm silky voice of Sebastian the butler.

"Young Master, you have a guest waiting for you down stairs."

"Tell them to go away then" Ciel groaned pulling the covers over his head and turning over."

"It is most impolite to keep a Lady waiting my Lord. Lady Elizabeth will not be pleased at all."

"Lizzy, what is she doing here?" Ciel demanded sitting up at once.

"It it Valentine's Day after all. I am quite sure that she has come to spend the day with you on that account." Ciel groaned., how could he have forgotten?

He thought about his options.

If I tell her I'm ill... she'll only want to stay and look after me...

"Tell her I'm busy." Sebastian sighed.

"I'm afraid it won't work young Master,"

"What do you mean it won't work, what kind of a butler are you if you cannot make her believe that my schedule simply won't allow it?" He raged. Sebastian smirked.

"I remain one hell of a butler my lord, you can thank the servants for this particular incident" Ciel sighed covering his face with his hands. "Of course" He whispered.

"What will you have me do?" Sebastian asked.

"I suppose the choice has been made for me hasn't it, I must get up and start the day. Have Mey-rin see to it that Lizzy is looked after until I've gotten ready."

"Yes, my Lord." The butler bowed and headed for the door.

"One more thing, bring me the box when you return."

"Very good sir" he said disappearing into the hallway. Ciel leaned back into his pillows.

"This is going to be such a long day."