"Ciel!"

Ciel turned at the familiar voice that he has heard plenty of times, yet every time he hears it he still turns around in surprise. Lady Elizabeth was just a blonde and pink blob to Ciel at the moment as she lunged herself at the Earl.

"Elizabeth!" Ciel exclaimed as he opened his arms to stop himself from falling. Elizabeth wrapped her constricting arms around Ciel and let loose a cute laugh.

"I can't breathe!" Ciel exclaimed as he gasped for air. Elizabeth loosened her grip and pulled back to look at the Earl. Ciel sighed with relief when he could finally breathe.

"Ciel! There's a ball tonight at the Viscount's house!" She exclaimed while her eyes widened in excitement.

"And what does that have to do with me?" Ciel asked with a face that could out-bore boredom. When Elizabeth saw his expression she let go and took a step back. Her face immediately changed from ecstatic excitement to a face of broken dreams. Tears started to pour from her eyes.

"Why are you so mean to me Ciel!?" She exclaimed with anger and sorrow and began to sob. Ciel jumped back a bit with his mouth gaping open. He looked around for Sebastian, for answers. Sebastian stood there expressionless, facing forward, as if he was oblivious to the whole ordeal.

Ciel sighed and turned to look at Elizabeth who was half way to the entrance. Ciel quickly jogged over and grabbed Elizabeth's hand as it was flying backwards. Elizabeth turned immediately, tears rushing down her face and a small sob coming from her. She looked at Ciel and immediately stopped.

"Lady Elizabeth, will you accompany me to the ball tonight?" The Earl asked as he went on one knee while holding Elizabeth's hand, his face full of love and kindness.

"Oh Ciel! I would love to!" Elizabeth exclaimed as she threw herself at Ciel. Ciel embraced her as he stood up with her still in his arms. Though Ciel couldn't see it, Sebastian had a small smirk on his face.

Ciel woke with a start as he sat up. He was sweating and panting heavily. He brought his knees up and rested his elbows on them as he rubbed his head with his hands. He closed his eyes hard and thought 'since when do demons dream?'