[A/N:
Me: I'm sorry for the long waiting time! I was busy with studying and so was my beta, plus, she has to work for her own stories, too. So here is my little Christmas present for you: a chapter with more than 2000 words! I changed the rating for the story into 'M', I had a sudden perverted fangirl phase when I wrote this… -.-"
Sebby: Don't be embarrassed, Sarafinja. This was much fun for me.
Me: Anyway, thanks to NightmareOnElmStreetFan for her review! *rips Sebby's tailcoat off and tosses it over to NightmareOnElmStreetFan*
Sebby has got plenty of clothes, so please review! ;)
Chapter 4 – One hell of a punishment
A gorgeous young man stood in front of me, his fist hanging in the air; obviously he was going to knock on the door before I opened it.
"Welcome to the Phantomhive manor, my Lord." I said quickly curtsying, to cover up my surprise.
He started to laugh, showing his perfect white teeth.
"I heard so much about the Phantomhive hospitality, but this is even better than I imagined!"
I didn't know how to deal with him, so I just smiled. Ah, it was relaxing to be around a handsome man who wasn't a demon.
"Uhm, my Lord, may I take your coat?" I asked shyly, trying to remember how Sebastian acted around guests.
"You are such a cute little maid." He said laughing, patted my head.
I took his coat and lead him to the parlor.
"Excuse me for a moment" I said smiling as I left the room.
"Hey, sadistic demon, the guest is here!" I shouted while running through the hallways making sure that nobody except the butler could hear me.
Said demon butler appeared next to me in an instant.
"He is already here? Where did you leave him?"
"He's waiting in the parlor." I answered.
"All right" Sebastian sighed. "You go downstairs, and search for the idiotic trio and make sure that they do not disturb anyone. After you rendered them harmless, search for the Young Master and bring him to the parlor... Now, go! Quickly!"
I dashed downstairs. I felt like a hit-man, hired by Sebastian. Hehe, it was kind of funny not arguing with the demon but work as team. Hehehe, I felt so dangerous…
I sent the trio of chaos to the kitchen, where I gave them a cake made by Sebastian. He would probably kill me later for that, but I could deal with that problem at another time
"Ciel-chan~~!" I sang as I entered the study.
The Earl looked up.
"What came up, Alecto?"
I pouted. "I told you to call me Alec!"
Ciel simply sighted.
"I'm here to escort you to your guest." I explained.
Ciel eyes widened with shock. "He is already here?!"
"Yes, Ciel, that is exactly what I told you a second ago." I said patiently.
"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go!"
We walked through the hallways, but Ciel suddenly stopped.
"What?" I asked curiously.
"When we are around the guest, please remember to call me Master, or as Sebastian prefers: 'Young Master'"
"I'll do it, but only if you call me Alec!" I said pouting.
He sighted. "Okay, okay, you win…"
We reached the parlor and as I opened the door, Sebastian spotted us and sighted in relief.
"Just what did you do to him?" The butler whispered in my ear as both nobles sat down and began to discuss, probably about business….
"All he talked about to was the 'cute little maid'…" Sebastian complained.
"For real?" I chuckled.
"Yes, but that is not funny, it is simply annoying."
I began to really love the guest. Everybody who annoyed Sebastian was my friend.
Ciel coughed slightly. "Lord Heathcliff" – so that was my new friends name – "I would be very pleased, if we talk about business and not my new maid."
Huh? They were still talking about me? Oooookay, maybe Sebastian was right…
Heathcliff chuckled at the annoyed Earl and patted the seat next to him.
"Come here, cute little maid"
I was unsure what to do. In my century I wouldn't have hesitated, but I didn't know how to act here, plus, I never left the Phantomhive property during my stay.
Ciel already massaged his temples.
"All right, all right, Alec, go and sit next to him, but I want todiscuss the Funtom business with you, Heathcliff!"
I walked over to the chaise lounge Heathcliff was sitting on, when somebody grabbed my wrist.
I turned around, to face Sebastian.
"I am very sorry, Lord Heathcliff" he said, pulling me back. "Alecto has to complete her duties as a Phantomhive maid, before she can keep you company."
With the most awesome poker face I've ever seen, the demon butler shoved me out of the room, leaving me totally puzzled in the hall.
What the hell did he want me to do? He said I should 'complete my duties'…
He could have mentioned what he meant!
As far as I remembered, the Phantomhive hospitality was very important, so maybe I should make some tea…
ARGH! This damned demon knew that I couldn't make tea without tea bags! On the other had he couldn't possibly want me to do my usual work – hunting spiders – during the stay of a guest…
Still musing I went to the kitchen.
When I saw the steward of the house, standing near the sink, my mood lifted immediately.
"Tanaka-san, you're my savior!"
"Ho, ho, ho"
"Could you please, please, please make some tea for our guest?" I begged.
"Ho, ho, ho"
Tanaka switched back to his normal form, to make tea.
Taking the tea pot from him, I thanked him and went back to the parlor.
Shyly I knocked on the door.
"Uhm, I brought some tea…"
Sebastian opened the door, a displeased look on his face.
"What?!" I hissed angrily, but silently, so that only the demon butler could hear me. "Tell me what do you want from me more clearly next time, and then we won't have these problems!"
I ignored the pissed Sebastian and poured Ciel and Lord Heathcliff their tea.
After I finished, an arm suddenly reached around my hip and before I realized it, I was seated next Ciel's guest.
"L… L… Lord Heathcliff!" I stuttered.
"Oh, please call me Jonathan, cutie" he whispered in my ear, his voice sending cold shivers up and down my spine.
I wasn't sure if I wanted him as a friend anymore. He was just as creepy as Sebastian.
Ciel sighted and stood up.
"I think we will continue the business talk later" he said. "We are not making any headway like this. Sebastian, you go and prepare dinner, but bring me some sweets first. Alec, show Lord Heathcliff to his room and after that come immediately to my study."
He waved his hand to dismiss us and left the room.
Sebastian sent me a last warning gaze before leaving me alone with Lord Jonathan Heathcliff.
"Would you please follow me, Lord He…- uhm, I mean, Jonathan?"
"With pleasure" he answered taking my arm.
I lead him through the long hallways and stopped in front of one of the guest rooms.
I opened the door and curtsied.
"If you're in need of something, don't hesitate to call Sebastian at any time."
With a last smile I left him in his room and hurried towards Ciel's study.
I really wanted to know what my Chibi-Earl wanted. I smiled. Normally, he told me, to call him Ciel instead of Chibi-Earl but he was so cute that I couldn't resist.
As long as he was smaller than me – which was like a miracle, because I wasn't tall either – I would call him by this nickname.
I opened the door to the study and met with Ciel's angry gaze. Unconsciously, I shivered.
"Hey, what's up?" I asked carefully.
"Sebastian just told me that you fed my dessert to the idiot trio…" Ciel said with a fake smile.
Shit, that cake was supposed to be Ciel's? The situation here was becoming dangerous for me…
"I'm sorry…?" I apologized hesitantly.
Ciel's eyebrow twitched.
"If that's all what you want to say… Sebastian, this is an order: Punish Alecto!"
"Yes, my Lord." The butler bowed with his hand placed over his heart.
That was my signal to run.
I turned around, ran out of the study and down the hallway. I turned the corner and collided with someone.
"I'm so-…" I began to apologize but when I saw who stood in front of me I stopped and my eyes grew big in surprise.
"It's time for your punishment, Miss Alecto." A certain demon butler said, his eyes glowing red with a dark smirk on his face.
He removed his gloves with his teeth and tossed them aside.
I flirted with the idea to congratulate him on his perfectly manicured black nails, but that was probably not the wisest action in my situation.
I watched Sebastian coming nearer and nearer to me.
"My, my, you are paralyzed because of your fear, my dear" he smirked.
I gritted my teeth. I was a plain human, okay?!
Even my fangirlism was useless when a dangerous, sadistic demon with red glowing yes and a dark smirk came over to punish me. Hell, as far as I knew, I wasn't a masochist!
Sebastian reached around my waist and pulled my closer to him.
Before I had a chance to realize it, I lay on top of Sebastian's knee. When he shoved my dress higher, my face flushed deep red and I struggled against Sebastian's grip.
"What are you doing, you stupid de-"
The sound of a smack resounded and I felt a sharp pain on my butt. I let out a scream and Sebastian let out an evil chuckle.
Did this stupid sadist just spank my ass?!
Instantly, I determined that I wouldn't scream and give this bastard what he wanted!
Smack!
Keep cool, Alecto, keep cool!
Smack!
Ahh… This pain is only temporary…
I waited for the next hit, which never came. I relaxed my tensed body as a different kind of pain appeared suddenly and caused me to scream out loudly.
Did this fucking bastard just bite me?!
Motivated by my scream, Sebastian continued to punish – or better: torture – me. As much as I wanted to stay silent, feeling the bites and smacks all over my body was too much for me. I screamed out his name and urged him to stop.
"You'll have to beg" Sebastian ordered while licking my ear.
"Please, Sebastian, please! Stop, please! I'll do everything you want!"
The demon stopped immediately and smirked evilly.
"That was a big mistake, my dear…" he hummed. "You can be sure that I will remember this promise…"
I shrieked. This wasn't funny anymore!
Suddenly, Ciel came around the corner. The wary expression on his face changed into a shocked one, then to an angry one when he saw us.
"Sebastian, get off Alecto immediately!" He ordered his servant.
The butler released me and I hid behind the Earl's back. He had grown taller recently and I was very thankful for that. He was about as high as me now.
"I told you to punish her" Ciel said enraged "and not to… RAPE her!"
Sebastian smirked.
"Indeed, young Master, but you did not define the way to punish her, so I chose the most amusing one. And, if I may add something, a rape is entirely different to this little punishment. If you ordered me, I would be able to show you the difference, my Lord."
"Hell, no!" Ciel panicked.
Sebastian chuckled and bowed.
"I'm sorry, Young Master, but the situation was tempting."
Ciel sighted. "Alec, do you forgive Sebastian?"
I peeled around Ciel's back and stumbled backwards.
Sebastian was giving me big sad puppy eyes and my anger melted instantly.
"Uhm… yes, of course." I said and resisted the urge to pet the demon's head.
Ciel looked pretty satisfied.
"So, since you two are friend again, please go to the kitchen and make a new cake for me."
Humming, Ciel went back to his study. God, this Earl was so addicted to sweets!
I followed Sebastian to the kitchen and watched him making a chocolate cake for Ciel when one of the small bells rang. It was the one connected to the guest room.
"I'll go and check on the guest" I informed Sebastian before leaving the kitchen.
Knocking at Jonathan's door I asked him, what he needed. He opened the door to let me inside his room.
I heard the door close when something bore in my neck and I fainted.
[A/N: Another chapter that ends with a fainting Alec… -.-" I hope you liked this one and I love reading reviews, you know?]