Grell let his chainsaw turn off, his face growing as red as his hair. "Sebby darling, I told you I was busy. Alas" He said with sigh. "I suppose I can make time for one sweet kiss.." Grell leaned towards Sebastian with his eyes closed and lips puckered. Sebastian forcefully pushed his hand against Grell's face.
"Don't ever do that again Grell." Sebastian looked down at the limp body of Juvia. "Is she dead?" Sebastian tried to hide his nerves from Grell as he spoke. Any sign of romance and Grell was sure to reap her soul quicker then Sebastian could get to her. He had always bested the reaper in any combat they have had, however Sebastian knew that when it came to his weird obsession with him that the reaper would have almost super powers. It's annoyance know no boundaries.
"Not yet, she is on her way out though." Grell grinned at Sebastian, his fangs shining in the moonlight. "So what brings the love of my life to this tree on such a bright and gloomy day if not to embrace me in pure passion?"
Sebastian had not looked forward to this lie. It had to be perfect. "That woman is currently in the service of my young master, and it is imperitive that I get her back." Would that be enough?
The reaper ran his fingers over the blade of his chainsaw. "It's imperative that YOU get her back? Or the little Lord?" Shit, he knows. "Does this little pile of wetness mean something to you dear Sebastian?" Grell hardly ever used his full name. This caused Sebastian to worry. "She's scheduled to die today love. So sorry." Grell gave a fake sigh and powered up his large chainsaw again.
"Grell please don't!" Sebastian knew what to do. Showing his amazing balance he brought himself on to one knee and lowered his head. "I am begging you to let her live Grell. Whatever you want.." The words tasted dirty just coming out of Sebastian's mouth. He loathed acting weak, but if she did die then Grell was his only hope to bring her back.
Grell stared down at the butler, his mouth agape. "Bas...anything I want?" His face turned bright red as he did a little dance causing the tree to shake. A thought appeared to have crossed the reapers mind though because he stopped dancing and crouched down to Sebastian's level. "What is wrong with you? Who is this?" He pointed at Juvia. "Do you have feeling for her.."Grell said the last part, pain clearly evident in his voice.
Sebastian for once felt bad for him. He had never had romantic feelings for anyone before like he has now and Grell seemed quite upset about it. "I do Grell. I care about her a lot and its my fault she's laying there. My young master doesn't even know about my feeling Grell. I've only told you. I trust you." While his confession was sincere, he however knew he needed to dab in some theatrics to sucker in Grell. He slowly looked up at the reaper. "So I will do anything to keep her alive." Grell groaned at hearing his confession. Clearly this was burning in his fire of jealousy. After a moment Grell looked to Sebastian and smirked.
"Oops she just died! So sorry Bassy!" The reaper jumped from the tree his chainsaw on full power and sliced into Juvia causing her Cinematic records to shoot out around him. "Who is this fellow with the short black hair Bassy? There is certainly a lot of him here." The reaper bared his teeth after saying that. He was clearly trying to hurt Sebastian. Though he knew of Gray, the thought of him in her records did in fact bother him. Sebastian jumped down from the tree and joined Grell at her records.
"You can bring her back can't you?" Sebastian almost pleaded to him.
"What?" Grell peered at him through the records shooting around like ribbon. "We reapers only spare humans who will greatly benefit the world if they remain alive. I am not aloud to save one just because you want to get in her skirt!" Sebastian growled, clearly it was going to take more to convince him. "Oh look another man, this one with long black hair. Oh my he's a cute one." Grell snickered as records ran through his finger tips. "I don't see anything of value here Bassy my love." Sebastian saw her smiling face and slid his hand under the strip, it flew by showing her laughing with all of her friends. She was so full of life and happiness. That was when he decided that if he can bring her back he is going to make sure she goes back to Gray and the others. That smile is not something she would get to enjoy much in his presence. He was a demon butler anyways. He needed not get attached to anyone besides his Master. Even that had to be temporary. Sebastian noticed Grell had turned away from him and was no longer reveling in all the guys she knew. He walked to Grell's side and sucked in his breath. The strip was all him. Clearly she had spent a lot of time watching him. He was anxious to see her stolen kiss but was equally worried about Grell's reaction. Then it was there. At the party. Grell snatched that one in his hand causing the records to stop moving. "She...you...what a beautiful moment of embrace." He let it slide by again, no reaction was present for the second kiss but when he was stabbed Grell said "What the devil. Sebby, is that the Silo? That big ol meanie that is giving us all loads of work? I'd rather stab him back myself and be done with all his messes." Sebastian merely nodded in agreement as he watched how she stood up against the demon, then what led to her demise. "Oh the rain finally stopped. I left my umbrella at home today. It wasn't supposed to be a damp day at all." Grell seemed to be rambling.
"So it was connected to her.." Sebastian said it under his breath.
Grell embraced Sebastian, wrapping his arms around him as tight as he could. With a sigh Sebastian gave in and hugged him back. This was apparently the piece he needed, Grell let go, marked something in his book and grinned. "I hope to see you again dear Bassy. I've decided I want you to be my butler for a day. I'll come find you when this whole Silo mess is cleaned up. Ta Ta!" Sebastian watched as the reaper jumped into the tree tops and disappeared. Below him Juvia stirred.
"My lady!" Sebastian lifted her up into his arms and ran as fast as he could back to the manor. She was freezing. Grell might have given her back but if he doesn't warm her up she will just pass again and he knew he won't get so lucky again. Sebastian raced across roof tops again and then onto the lawn of Phantomhive manor. He busted through the door and to the fireplace. Sebastian laid a pillow down on the rug and gently laid her head across it. Next he pulled off his jacket and covered her in it. Once satisfied he started a fire, it was in the middle of summer so Ciel would have to deal with the extra heat briefly while she recovered. Sebastian brushed his still wet bangs from his face and then touched his non-gloved hand against her cheek.
"Sir" He turned to see Tanaka stand behind him with a clean dress. "Please go change into more presentable attire. You look terrible. I will sit with her while you clean up." With that he turned into a tiny version of himself and smiled as he sipped his tea. Sebastian smiled at the man and left for his room. When he arrived he looked into his tall mirror and for the first time saw just how awful he looked. This is no way for a butler to present himself! Sebastian changed into a clean suit, he felt immediately better as he slid his arms into a fresh tail coat. He pulled two white gloves from a drawer and slid them on. Lastly he slid a comb though his now barely damp hair. With a silent nod of approval he headed back to his fallen fairy. When he arrived back to them Ciel was discussing something with Tanaka.
"My lord." Sebastian gave a bow when he reached them. "I still have not tracked down Silo but I did find Lady Juvia alive. I regrettably owe Grell one day of butler servitude for him bringing her back to us..." How would his master handle this news.
"That was stupid of you wasn't it? Who knows what that moron is going to make you do." Ciel looked up at Sebastian. "Once she is better send her home. She clearly isn't up for this task. I can't be having you make deals with reapers every time she dies. Tanaka has agreed to accompany her home." The words hit Sebastian hard. "I want tea and sweets Sebastian." He walked away in the direction of his office.
"Yes my lord.." Sebastian felt conflicted. He had been seriously lacking on his butler duties lately, it was of utmost importance that he get back to work. However what if she awoke and they left before he returned to check on her. He supposed that was not something that was his decision. He bent down and stroked her now warm cheek, then brushed her hair from her atop her face. She was so beautiful to look at. He listened to her breathing for only seconds before rising up and leaving for his duties.
Later on Sebastian stood in the kitchen making lunch, he chopped up food with speed only a demon could master. His mind lost in thought he was startled when a small hand touched his arm. He turned with knives in hand ready to attack. Juvia screamed and fell backwards. Of course before she could land he had her in his arms. "I am terribly sorry for that my Lady." He stood her back up right, his hands still against her arms. "One can never be to cautious these days. Are you feeling better?" She smiled and pulled his collar towards her. "What is it Lady Juvia?" He tried to remain professional. She however had different plans, Juvia pushed her lips against his. Sebastian, unable to stop himself, pulled her closer to him and slid one of his gloved hand though her hair, he knew he needed to stop but he did not want it to end. It took everything in him to pull his lips from hers. "I am so sorry my lady. The Earl has ordered you return home today. I..I do not think it wise to allow this to go on. "He slid his thumb against the corner of her mouth then painfully returned back to cooking.
Juvia felt offended. "Why am I being sent home? Did you get rid of that bastard?"
"No my lady, I however made a decision for your life that the master does not appreciate and he would rather it not happen again." Sebastian did not turn around. He wasn't sure he could look at her.
"You what?" When he didn't speak she stormed out of the kitchen. She pounded on Ciel's office doors. "I need to talk to you Phantomhive!"
She heard him reply with clear annoyance in his voice. "Come in then."
"Am I not good enough anymore?" She didn't wait for him to welcome her, she marched up to his desk full of anger. She felt betrayed. Ciel however merely looked bored.
"Sebastian that idiot made a deal with a grim reaper for your life. That is not something we can do every time you decide to put your dirty mouth all over him!" Ciel had stood from his chair. Even though he was small when he was angry he stood ten feet tall. "Sebastian is a butler to his Earl Phantomhive and I cannot and will not allow him to be brought down by some peasant wizard!" He sat back in his chair. "I see you are feeling better, get your things and get out. Snake has already readied the carriage and Tanaka will be joining you for this journey." When she didn't move he glared at her. "I said get out of my house, that is an order."
"I am not one of your servants your lordship." Ciel rose from his chair and moved around his desk and over to her. He yanked her down by the her dress to his eye level. "I hired you to do a job. Not only did you fail but you fraternized with my butler. Get. Out." Juvia's blood was boiling. She turned and stormed out of the office. When she reached her room she saw the tall older man waiting besides her door.
"I have taken the liberty to already gather your things for you my lady." He gave a small bow.
"Quit calling me that. I'm not a "lady" anymore." She walked out of the large house, full of anger and heartache.
