"It's nothing too serious. She'll be fine," the doctor assured them. Anna had a frown on her face, but she was able to walk. They'd given her painkiller, so whatever.
"Alright… I think some celebratory ice cream is in order?" Sebastian smiled at her, in an attempt to cheer her up.
"Celebratory? But I lost the competition…" Anna sighed.
"Well, I didn't exactly do anything, so I'd say you won. Also, let's celebrate the fact that you're leg isn't broken?" Sebastian smiled again, and this time, Anna returned the favor.
"Alright, sure," she giggled. The two stood up and walked outside to Coldstone, everyone's favorite ice cream shop. They both ordered chocolate ice cream in the largest size they had and began to eat outside. Anna's face was red from the coldness and Sebastian's glasses were tucked into his jacket pocket.
"And so Tanner walked up to Taylor and asked her out, and Taylor threw her sandwich in his face! Of course, they were both suspended, but Taylor said it was worth it!" Anna managed to cause Sebastian to burst into laughter.
Man… Seeing Mr. Michaelis so happy is just… Wow, she thought to herself as she took a few more spoonfuls of ice cream.
"Anna, I never knew a student to be so comfortable around her teacher," Sebastian looked up at the clouds, as if trying to remember if he'd seen anyone like that. "Well, the only one comfortable with who I really am is… Well, my young master."
"Who you… really are?" Anna frowned. "But who are you, really? I promise I won't turn my back on you, not for a second!"
"That's what so many people used to say," Sebastian closed his eyes. "I'm sorry, Anna." Anna grabbed Sebastian's shoulder and looked straight into his eyes, with a face expressing nothing but determination.
"I can handle it. I swear on my life," Anna was serious. Sebastian only looked back at her, frowning. He didn't know what would happen if he did tell her, but he did know that he could trust her.
"My young master and I… are demons," he whispered into her ear. She backed up, eyes widened. Suddenly, she pulled her teacher into a hug.
"I'd never turn my back on you, Mr. Michaelis… Demon or not, you're still a person with real feelings, and that's all that matters…. You can't change what you are, even if you want to, but it's fine… Because if people don't accept you, it's just plain rude," Anna looked up at Sebastian, who was utterly shocked.
"Thank you, Anna. I believe you've renewed my faith in humans," Sebastian smiled at her again, standing up. "Well, I should probably be heading home. The young master should be awake at any moment."
"Yeah… I should be getting home, too," Anna stood up and turned around. She had only taken a single step before being stopped by Sebastian.
"Also, I remember that the signature on your report card is the same as on Taylor's… Why is this?" Although the two were facing opposite directions, Anna could still understand clearly what Sebastian was asking.
"It's because…" Anna clenched her fists. "Because mine don't live with me anymore."
"Really? You're only fifteen, Anna. I didn't think they'd let you live alone so soon?" Sebastian frowned.
"They don't care, it's alright. They left me, after all. See you tomorrow, Mr. Michaelis," And with that, Anna ran away from the teacher as fast as she could. Sebastian looked back, ever so slightly.
They left me, after all. The words were inscrutable. Sebastian just didn't get the message. Oh, well. He walked back to the apartment and opened the door, smiling at Ciel.
"You're awake, young master."
HAI! Sorry this chapter is so short, but I'm gonna post another REALLYYYY short one right after this one, then I'm gonna post a REAAALLLYYYY long one after that. =D And, don't worry, Chantal. I'm adding you in soon! ^^