Lizzy rushed into the Phantomhive Manor happily, today was a very special day.
"Ciiiiieeeelllll" She called making her way into the sittingroom.
"Shall I show Lady Elizabeth in my Lord?" The Earl placed the small box under the cushion, leaning on it slightly.
"Yes, you can show her in now, I hope everything on your end is ready." Sebastian knelt down, bowing his head.
"Certainly Master, if I could not make the preparations in time what kind of butler would I be?"
"One who would be very unhappy" Ciel answered.
"I assure you, nothing will go wrong." A crash and a scream were heard from the hallway.
"You were saying?" Sebastian sighed
"I stand corrected, I assure you nothing else will go wrong." The demon rose and set about his task.
"Master, Lady Elizabeth has arrived, shall I bring the tea?"
"Yes, That is the point of teatime after all" Ciel said coldlyas Lizzy sat down next to him. Sebastian made his way to the kitchen silently
Lizzy stared at the boy pretended not to notice.
"So," She began slowly. "H-how are you?"
"Same as always I suppose, you?" Her smile widened.
"I'm just wonderful, I'm so excited."
" I gathered that much." the boy's lack of interest was getting ti her, she pressed on.
"You do remember about today don't you?" Ciel thought for a moment.
"Yes, I was going to tell Sebastian about getting rid of the-"
"No, I mean do you remember what today is?"
"Friday I believe." The girl sighed and sat back discouraged.
"Is that what it means to be that way, to forget the things that are special?" She said almost tearfully. Ciel shook his head.
"No. it simply means I've...changed some. though you've probably realized by now that those changes are hardly noticable." She nodded.
"I did say in our contract I just wanted you to be who you are." Ciel could no longer stand to hear the pained tone in his cousin's voice.
"You know, you really should know better." He allowed himself to smile faintly.
"What do you mean?"
"Happy Birthday Lizzy. How could I ever forget?" Lizzy wrapped her arms around Ciel.
"Thank you Ciel, you're right I should have known I make a request?"
"Anything you like, I can hardly refuse."
"Can I have a Birthday hug, you didn't hug back." She complained. Ciel sighed as he obeyed.
"You know I'm not very affectionate, don't take it so personally." Before she could reply, Sebastian had returned with the tea carft followed closely by the rest of the Phantomhive staff. Ciel watched the girl's eyes light up when Sebastian uncovered the cake and the singing began.
"Thank you so much everyone, this is the best birthday ever." Tears of joy were now visible in her eyes.
"It's not over just yet. Tonight, I thought we could go to that show you've been talking about and-"
"It's been sold out for ages, however did you manage?" Ciel smirked.
"I have a very able butler who knows how to find what he's after" After that, it's completely up to you."
"Oh Ciel, you're so wonderful,I'm so happy to be able to have you here with me. Even if I didn't get any presents, you being here is enough."
"What kind of cousin would I be if I didn't get you a gift?" He said with a sideways glance aT his butler who was currently rolling his eyes at Earl's comment.
Ciel reached under the cushion and pulled out the small velvet box, handing it to Lizzy. She opened it eagerly to find a golden heart pendent, her name in the middle and a small pink gem tabove the 'i'
"Ciel it's beautiful,thank you." Again much to the boy's displeasure he was embraced. Sebastian smiled behind them.
"Y-you should go and get yourself ready for tonight then." Ciel suggested." Lizzy released him.
"Of course, I'll be sure to wear my new necklace. Thank you so much everyone!" After the girl hand left, the staff was ordered back to work.
"Have a good time Sebastian?"
"My lord, whatever do you mean?"
"I saw you smiling over there, I hope you realize that is not the appropreate behavior for a butler."
"If I may Master, it serves you right for attempting to steal my saying."
"How dare you accuse me of such nonsense. I would never steal that damn saying.
"Making fun of a demon, better choice of words My Lord?" a hint of Sarcasm was present in the last part of his sentence.
"How dare you be sarcastic with me, one more of those and You will be the sorriest butler for miles."Sebastian scoffed.
"I seriously doubt that."
"Just wait, You will never again disrespect me. Because the very next time you do, you will find yourself spending the next week with Grell." The demon's eyes widened.
"Master, you wouldn't"
"Try me demon " Ciel said as he led his butler up to his room to get himself ready for the evening not another word came from Sebastian.
