Once you had finally made it back downstairs, you instantly started to head toward the edges of the room yet again. But, just as you broke your contact from Sebastian, he grasped loosely onto your wrist, making you spin around to face him. Surprise was undoubtedly clear on your face. You gave him a questioning look, wondering what on earth he was doing.
"Excuse me for being so straightforward, Miss Katherine, but it appears everyone has already acquired a dancing partner. So, it seems we are the only two left…" He spoke quietly, slowly releasing his grip from your wrist, letting his hand drop by his side.
You looked towards the dance floor, suddenly realizing that he was right. You two were the only ones without companion, everyone else swaying along to the music with a friend or lover. Ciel was still with Lady Elizabeth, Mey-Rin now with Finnian, and Bardroy with a tall woman in a purple dress you didn't recognize. Along with them, the rest of the guests had made their way off of the sidelines and had selected other individuals to accompany. You frantically tried to come up with an excuse to stay alone, wanting to keep out of the way of everyone and everything.
"Oh, that's quite alright, Sebastian. It's actually probably not the best idea for me to dance. Really, I'm quite clumsy. Honestly, I'd just prefer to stay here-" He cut you off, staring straight into your eyes.
"No need to worry, Lady Katherine. I am more than willing to help you," He gave an unintentionally seductive smile. "Plus, I've been told that I'm quite good on my feet," He placed his hand out as he had done before, suggesting you take his lead towards the middle of the brightly lit ballroom. You looked at him, still reluctant, but peculiarly enough, it was awfully difficult to turn him down.
"I don't know, Sebastian…" You mumbled, conflicted with the decisions placed in front of you.
"Please?" He said in an incredibly sensual voice, making him unable to resist. You laid your hand in his, now anxious of embarrassing yourself. Sebastian seemed to notice your concern, and suddenly his lips were right by your ear, causing you to shiver.
"Do not worry, Miss Katherine. Just follow my lead." You closed your eyes, trying to remember what you had been taught over the years.
You began to walk beside Sebastian along the grey checkered floor, the clicking of your heels undetectable with all of the talking and breathtaking classical music filling the room. For a moment, you just concentrated on the beautiful sounds of the violins and cellos filling your ears. Mesmerized by the music, you didn't notice reality until you were in the center of the room and it unexpectedly felt as if you were floating. You looked at Sebastian, one of his hands gently resting on your waist, the other holding your hand as if it were as delicate as a glass doll. He started with slow strides, and then, before you knew it, he was twirling you around again and again, elegantly moving you around the room. It was as if you were literally being swept off your feet. You stood there, hardly moving at all while he did almost all of the work. The entire time, all you could was gaze into his sultry eyes, your heart beating faster than ever before. He looked at you with a passion, locking you in a trance.
After a few minutes the song had ended, but you didn't even notice. His hands on your hips, the intimacy of your bodies being so close together, fitting like two pieces in a puzzle; it all felt timeless. You clung to the moment, not wanting it to ever end, but eventually, you felt the pressure of his fingers on you release and he pulled away. He took a step back and bowed, making you blush, your mind now unclear. And just like that, he disappeared from your sight, leaving you shocked. The dance was unlike any sensation you had ever experienced in your entire lifetime. All you could do was stand there, stunned, trying to comprehend exactly what had just happened.
The ball was now finally over and everyone had left. You found Ciel and caught up with up with him some more, and without even realizing it, the time had flown by. The orange sunset soon turned into an almost pitch black sky, not a star in sight. You felt your eyelids getting heavy and you yawned, a sign it was a good time to bid your goodnights to everyone. You gave Ciel a quick hug, and then you decided it would be polite to also wish the servants a good night's sleep.
You went and found Mey-Rin, Bardroy, and Finny (which you found out was his adorable nickname), and gave them all big hugs, to their surprise. Normally, if Sebastian or Ciel were around, you would have never done such a thing, seeing as it would be considered odd or informal, but they were really beginning to grow on you. They had such kind hearts, it was hard for you to consider them anything less than a friend. You hated the social construct of classes; it wasn't in your nature to think of anyone as "lower" than you. Just like Ciel, you considered them close companions, even if they were servants.
Sebastian lead you back to your room, and once again, you swooned over him as he kissed your hand and wished you sweet dreams. Exhausted, you slipped on your nightgown; a peach, lacy fabric that falls just above your mid-thigh. You undid your hair, letting the loose ringlets cover your exposed shoulders. Your eyes closing, you blew out the candle on your nightstand and slid into bed. But just as your head hit the pillow, you suddenly became wide awake. You thought back to a few hours earlier, remembering all that had happened that evening. You smiled at the thought, but that quickly became a frown once you realized your mind was now racing.
After about a half hour, you got out of bed, your mind still buzzing with thoughts, unable to sleep. You decided to leave the candle, not wanting to draw attention to yourself. You didn't really know where you were planning on going, you just wanted to clear your head. A walk outside perhaps? Or maybe you'd go and grab a book from the library and catch up on your reading.
As you opened the door, you squinted into the vast darkness. You began to make your way around, the pale moonlight seeping through the windowpanes your only guide through the massive household. You climbed a flight of stairs and walked down a hallway, doing your best to view your surroundings. Just as you turned the corner, you saw a brightly lit room halfway down the hall, causing you to shield your face with your hand, your eyes trying to adapt to the new, unfamiliar light. You stepped cautiously towards the entryway, extra careful to be as silent as possible. As you neared the opening, you stopped, hearing quiet, almost inaudible voices flow out into the hall blending with the chilly air.
You felt the cool breeze hit you skin, causing you to look down at your body which was barely covered by only a thin cloth. You regretted not putting on something to cover up more.
You then set that thought aside, curious about the whispers coming from inside the room. You struggled to not peek in, knowing that if you were caught you'd blow your cover. You tucked your hair behind your ear, facing the right side of your head toward the opening. You could barely make out the words, but as you kept concentrating, they became clearer.
It was Ciel. Ciel and… and… Sebastian? No one you had ever met sounded quite like Sebastian, making his distinct voice immediately recognizable. You then began to pick up a few words.
"Meant nothing, my lord… You shouldn't… interfering… like that… Not only… she a guest… my friend… I... apologize, master… Shouldn't be so upset… She'd... fall for you… Are a demon of course…"
At the last sentence you froze. Ciel had said it, you were certain. And if he was talking to Sebastian… He had called Sebastian a... demon? You must have heard wrong… No. You were positive that he had said demon. Why would he mention such a thing? How could that even be possible? Sebastian couldn't possibly be a supernatural creature… Let alone a demon. You didn't even believe in such things.
The word... demon... It began to to ring in your head. Over and over again, a hurricane of voices encircling your mind. You stumbled backwards, feeling the urge to flee as soon as possible. As you turned around, prepared to run, you tripped over your own feet, the darkness not helping matters. You tumbled to floor, your knees smacking onto the hard wood. You shut your eyes tightly, struggling to focus.
The voices then grew silent. You froze, your eyelids flying open, your heart pumping so loud you could hear it in your ears. You slowly stood up, inching towards the wall. As your hand pressed onto the cold surface, you used it as a conduct, directing you around the corner. You stopped, listening for any sounds you could pick up. You heard soft footsteps begin to exit the room and barely enter the hallway. With your back to the wall, you snuck a glance down the corridor. Sebastian was standing there, a candelabra in hand, searching left and right for the source of the noise.
A few moments passed, and he went back in the room. At this, you heaved a sigh of relief, thanking every god you could think of for evading Sebastian and Ciel. You tiptoed back to your room, your head still cloudy and your veins pumping blood so hard it hurt. You moved as slowly as you could, willing your body to not make any more noise. Thankfully, your light, 110 pound body didn't cause any loud creaking of the floorboards.
Eventually, you arrived at your room and as soon as you opened the door, you leapt into bed, now extremely tired. Realizing you forgot to shut the door, you groaned, not wanting to get up again. You forced your legs to stand up, and you edged over to the far side of the room. You wanted to quickly look outside the door again, just to be safe, but for some unkown reason that frightened you. Your breathing hitched, terrified of what might be waiting outside. Without overthinking it, you poked your head outside, not moving a muscle. Your eyes soon adjusted to the darkness, and you realized there was nothing there.
Don't be so paranoid. You thought to yourself. Still, you slammed the door and ran back to the mattress anyways.
You waited until your heavy breathing slowed down, and you pulled the covers over your shaking form. Your eyes then began to flutter, your mind decelerating. Before you let yourself go to sleep, you went over what information you had just obtained from your eavesdropping session.
1. Sebastian was surely a demon.
2. Ciel knew, and didn't seem scared at all, acting as if it was general knowledge between them.
3. You were going to be staying here for the next week, meaning you were going to have to endure the presence of a paranormal being.
The questions then started to flood your head.
When did Ciel find out about Sebastian? Why wasn't he fearful in the slightest? What was Sebastian capable of? Was he willing to hurt you once he found out you knew his secret? Should you even tell them you know about Sebastian?
You then felt yourself begin to drift off, and your last thought was:
For some reason, Sebastian being a demon only made him that much more sexy and intriguing.
