Author's Note: Ah~ I'm getting reviews already. ^^ I'm so happy~!
Elizabeth stood outside Ciel's office, listening in on the conversation the Earl was having with his butler. Clearly they had forgotten that she was asked to leave the room so they could have a private discussion, because she could now hear every word that was said.
"I haven't the slightest clue how else you would have expected I would react!"
"It was merely a thought, Young Master. There isn't any reason to be so upset about it."
"I don't care about your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, or anything else otherwise. If you have any complaints about her, then for your sake, I advise you to remain quiet."
"Surely you didn't view it as a complaint, did you? No, it was an observation. Relenting and entering a proper relationship with Lady Elizabeth could easily hinder you. I also fear your current desires will fade if you do."
"Using the word relenting makes it sound, in my mind, as if being reluctant, and I'll have you know that it most certainly is not. Secondly, I couldn't care any less than I already do if counters our bargain, because I would be obtaining something far more valuable than anything I could get from you." He let out a heavy sigh, and raised his voice, "You're welcome to come back in."
The young Lady was hesitant—there were so many questions going through her mind. However, the part of her that wasn't clouded with curiosity was brightened with intense happiness. She was more important to him than his butler was, and every doubt about that had now dissolved. They just had a deal that caused them to be so close, thank God. The details were still a mystery, but there was such a heavy sense of relief now that she almost didn't care.
So, swallowing back her demand of Wait, what?!, she her bright smile returned and she reentered the room.