Ciel always hated attending sponsored events; even if it was his own company who was doing the sponsoring. He sighed as he watched the two masked people spar.
"The smaller competitor seems to be quite good," Sebastian noted, nodding towards him, as he won yet another round.
The other competitor took off his helmet, and with a disgruntled look on his face, he left the ring.
"That's Earl Grey, isn't it?" Ciel asked.
"Yes, I believe so." Sebastian answered.
Charles Grey had been known for his superb fencing… so who would be good enough to triumph him?
Ciel's eyes wandered off to the other side where the other team was. Then… he saw her.
Elizabeth.
What the…
"Lizzie?" he asked, hushed.
Sebastian cocked a brow at his master.
"You didn't know that Lady Elizabeth fenced?"
That damned butler…
"No, she never mentioned it," he spat. Watching her now, he instantly had a new-found respect for his fiancée, as she was the one to beat Earl Grey, who was known for his fencing skills. Why didn't she tell him…?
He decided after the competition, he would confront her immediately.
"Once again, please remember that this competition was sponsored by Funtom Company!"
Funtom…
Then she noticed Ciel approaching her.
Panic spiked her system as she thought of what to do.
Should I run? Or face him?
Before she could do anything, he was already in front of her.
"Lizzie." His voice was stiff and professional. Too formal for Elizabeth's taste. "I'd like to congratulate your team winning." He held out his hand out to her.
She took it hesitantly, unsure what to say.
"Thank you Ciel." Elizabeth replied, keeping a soft smile on her lips.
Then there was a heavy silence.
"I didn't know you fenced," Ciel said, in an offhand sort of manner. She noticed that he wasn't looking at her; or rather, he was avoiding her gaze. Something inside Lizzie made her feel uneasy- shouldn't they be able to talk freely, as any couple would?
"Mama wouldn't let me tell you," she lied.
He nodded, and turned to walk away, but something in her made her speak out, "Wait!"
"You're-You're okay with this, right?" she asked impulsively.
"Hmm?"
"F-Fencing. Even if it is uncute…"
"Of course! I could never…" his voice trailed off, and he blushed.
She smiled. "Thank you, Ciel."
Walking back, Ciel contemplated on a strong Lizzie; not weak and childish.
He couldn't help but smirk; he liked the idea.
He liked it quite a bit.
A/N: It's been a while... hasn't it? Yeah... I have no excuse. Besides an imploding computer. And lack of inspiration. And getting too involved in another fic of mine... but I digress. I hoped you enjoyed this chapter! :D Next chapter will be fun.. very fun indeed.
