Chapter 6: Trust A New

Back at the manor Ciel was trying to get Grace to smile again. After the ball she had locked herself up, she wasn't as happy anymore and was avoiding Sebastian. Ciel had tried everything, he gave her gifts and let her always win in games but nothing worked. She just wouldn't open up to any one anymore, It's like she's a totally different person. This situation was not helping him gain her trust and could only go downhill.

He was in his study reading the paper, Jack the Ripper case solved! Queen's Puppy wins again. Well at least we finished the queen's orders. He thought, at least one thing got fixed in this mess.

"Master, can I suggest you going to talk to her personally. Instead of planning games or gifts." Sebastian suggested.

Ciel pondered the idea, he wasn't sure if Grace trusted him anymore. "Fine, let me go alone. I don't know if she knows yet so I think it would be best if you weren't there." With that Ciel got up and headed for Grace's room.

On his way he heard a faint sound of a piano being played in her study room. It was beautiful but full of sadness. The notes were well played but he could tell they were played with hard hits. He slowly opened the door to see Grace sitting at the piano, she seemed happy. Not a face she gave him anymore.

"Grace? May I come in?"

Grace stopped playing and looked at Ciel, oh now what does he want, to play another game, or another useless gift. She politely nodded and allowed Ciel to come sit next to her.

"Do you want to talk; I know you think I'm crazy to let you go by yourself. If you have any questions I'll answer them."

"Ciel, tell me the truth. How did you save me?" Grace asked in a dark tone. She wanted to know what Sebastian was. Before Ciel could answer Grace asked again, "Why do were an eye patch, are you doing all of this just to open the box? Do you actually care about me? Am I just a pawn to you?" Grace looked Ciel in his one eye.

"Grace… I really do care about your safety…"

"CIEL!" A young voice ran out across the manor. "Ciel where are you?"

Uhg Lizzy is here now, what a bad time to come, Ciel thought.

"Ciel who was that?"

"Oh, that was Lizzy, my fiancé. Nothing to worry about, she just is a bit loud that's all. Would you like to meet her?"

"No." Grace said quietly, fiancé? Him, now? "I'm good, I'll be going on a walk around the manor." Grace stiffened and walked over to a window. "Come get me when she leaves." With that she jumped out and ran to the gardens.

What a crazy girl, did she want to be alone that badly?

"Ciel there you are! Come let's have tea." Lizzy barged in. "Ciel?"

"Oh, yes Lizzy. One hour then I have work to do."

"Fine, but your always so busy." Lizzy pouted.

Grace ran as fast as she could into the garden. Right know she felt betrayed for some reason. It wasn't anything Ciel did, all he did was take her to a ball, nothing else. But still she couldn't trust anyone now or ever. The ball did not do anything but bring up the past she tried to hide.

As she kept running her mind kept going to the question she asked earlier. Does he really care about me? Or does he just want me for the box?

"Excuse me, is Ciel home?"

She looked up to see a boy with short blond hair and purple suit on. Behind him was another butler, he wore glasses and stood by the kid like a statue.

"Um, he is but his fiancé is over." Grace smiled politely.

"Oh, I'll wait. Who are you, a Phantomhive maid?"

"Maid? Oh, no I'm just a guest for a while… and you?"

"I'm Alois Trancy and this is my butler Claude."

"Nice to meet you Lord Trancy…"

"Oh Alois is fine, and yours?"

"Ok, nice to meet you Alois." Grace smiled and curtseyed. "I'm Grace."

"Grace… what a lovely name. Do you mind if I stay with you until I can see Ciel?"

"Um, sure I guess."

"Great! Claude go bring us some snacks."

With that Claude left leaving Grace with Alois. She had no idea what to do so she suggested to go on a walk along the lake. Alois seemed happy anyway so she assumed he was just a good kid, nothing to fear.

This girl seems really nice! I hope Ciel doesn't like her, I think I want her to be mine. Only mine! Alois thought as he saw Grace smiling at him.

"So what are you doing at Ciel's manor Grace?"

"Oh, we have some business to work out." Grace whispered. She didn't need anyone else to find out why she was here. "So, what about you?" Grace smiled, trying to change the subject.

"Me? Well, Ciel has something I want."

"Oh, ok."

"Your Majesty, I have prepared some cookies and lemonade for you and Miss Grace." Claude bowed setting up a table in front of the lake. "Please enjoy."

"Oh Ciel, isn't this fun!"

"No Lizzy, I have work to do and my manor looks to pink." Ciel grumbled looking at the mess Lizzy created. Lizzy was his fiancé but he had better things to do, like fix the gap between him and Grace! It was already a week in and she was no were ready to open that box, let alone trust him!

"Look, I have important matters to attend to so please go home."

"Fine but next time we'll have a picnic!" Lizzy exclaimed.

"Next time you tell me before you come over." Ciel mumbled.

After Lizzy was sent of Ciel went out to find Grace.

"Master."

"What is it Sebastian? I'm very busy right now." Ciel kept walking.

"I think this is more important… Alois is in the garden with…"

"Grace!" Ciel shouted as he put two and two together. I knew I should have sent Lizzy home! Ciel thought as he rushed over to the lake.

Authors Note: Hay guys thanks for the support! I just wanted to let you all know that I may be posting later than usual. Don't worry I won't stop posting, just expect maybe one post a week. Thanks