It was the following morning and silence filled the room, he blinked and found that his right eye was somewhat sore, he figured he must have slept on it wrong. The sunlight streamed in through the window curtains and two green orbs fluttered open as she looked up at him and smiled her genuine smile.
"Well good morning Lizzy."

Ciel kissed her forehead sweetly.

"Mornin'."

She smiled, sitting up, letting the cover fall before her as she stretched and yawned.
"How did you sleep?"

He inquired as he observed her every move.

"Weil 'n' ye?" ("Well and you?")

She turned around to look him in the eye, to which he called on Sebastian to help them dress.

"Perfectly fine."

She nodded at Sebastian.

"Good morning to you both."

Sebastian bowed as he tied Ciel's black eye patch to sit on his right eye. Ciel rose out of bed as Sebastian began dressing him. Lizzy walked over to the large closet containing all her clothes that Ciel had brought over a day prior. She skimmed her fingers over each dress finally deciding on a dark green dress with a jade adornment at the center betwixt her breasts. Ciel had given Lizzy the perfect jade and sapphire pin to wear in her hair that matched the dress perfectly. Once Ciel was washed and dressed he awaited Lizzy, Sebastian bowed and was excused.

"Hmm, well ah suppose we shuid (should) git some breakfast nou."

She shrugged as she spun towards him, her hair flowing as it landed on her left shoulder, the top half pinned up by the use of Ciel's gift. He smiled as he walked towards her and took her hands.

"You're right, I'm starving. Let's go up to see what there is."

Ciel began to walk but Lizzy stopped him for a moment, looking a bit uncertain.
"A'richt. Did a'body fin' oot (out) aboot us lest (last) nicht (night)? Or dae (do) ye even care?"

She had a worrisome look on her face as she searched his eye for answers.

"No, not really."

Ciel shrugged, pulling her in for a hug, rubbing her back gently as he whispered sweet nothings into her ear.

"Hmm, I didnae think sae."

She rested her head on his chest and inhaled his scent. He let his eyes close as his cheek rested on her soft hair.

"Sebastian."

Ciel rang his bell for his faithful butler.

"Yes my lord?"

Sebastian appeared out of thin air and bowed respectfully awaiting his orders.
"We're a hungry, would you mind whipping us up something to eat."

Ciel requested.
"Yes of course."

Sebastian nodded.
"The usual for me."
"And for the young lady?"

Sebastian looked over at Lizzy kindly.
"O juist ca' me Lizzy. Ah wid lik' some bacon 'n' eggs wi' hail wheat toast, jeely 'n' orange jinger if ye please Sebastian." ("Oh just call me Lizzy. I would like some bacon and eggs with whole wheat toast, jelly and orange just if you please Sebastian.") Lizzy requested gratefully.

"Right away."

Sebastian bowed his head and was on his way out.

"Breakfast is ready."

Sebastian was back within minutes.
"Thank you Sebastian."

Ciel nodded.

"Shall we?"

Ciel held out his hand for her.

"Hmm."

She nodded her head and took his hand. Breakfast was short and simple with enormous portions and fading appetites.

"That wis delicious Sebastian!"

Lizzy praised him as she clapped her hands together.

"Why thank you Lizzy."

Sebastian smiled in thanks.

"I must say, it was a rather enjoyable meal."

Ciel wiped his mouth, in a somewhat pleased manner.
"Thank you my lord."

Sebastian bowed.

"Yes, would you like to go out for a stroll on the deck Lizzy?"

Ciel looked up at her lovingly.
"A'd loue tae gang (go)."

Lizzy stood immediately, skipping about like a small child at Christmas time.

"Wonderful. Sebastian we'll be back for tea this afternoon."

Ciel nodded at Sebastian.
"Very well sir."

Sebastian nodded as he cleaned up after them.
"See ye."

Lizzy waved as she smiled.

"'till efter lassy."

She smiled at him clearly impressed at his attempt at a Scottish accent to which he excelled at, just like everything else he did.

"That's yin (one) hell o' a butler ye hae (have) thare (there)."

Lizzy smiled as they walked out the door and headed towards the deck of the ship.

"Yes indeed, Sebastian does know how to get the job done. It seems he's limitless."

"Ah hae a quaistion (question) a've bin meaning tae ask ye, how come ye hae that thare yak (eye) patch?"

"Yak?"

Ciel looked confused.

"Ah."

She pointed at her right eye.

"Oh this? Funny I've had it since I was a little boy and I always asked myself the same thing everyday, then I remember why. You see I lost my parents at a very young age, our house caught fire and I was the only one to survive. My servants helped raise me and Sebastian was like a tutor for a while, but a butler through and through. There were some moments where I thought he was superhuman, but he's got a dark side to him. The thing is, I lost my eye during the fire. I ran to the stables and a horse kicked me, I lost sight of it and I thought I may as well just wear this patch."

"O, ah see. A'm sorry tae hear that."

Lizzy said rather regrettably.
"Don't be sorry, I've grown quite accustomed to it, and it isn't so bad."

Ciel said as they went up the last flight of stairs.

"Tis guid ye hae a positive outlook."

Lizzy smiled as she squinted her eyes slightly, the sun high above, not a cloud in sight.

"I wouldn't call it that, it's more like survival instincts. I merely found a way to live on, even if life did become more humble in a sense."

Ciel stated matter-of-factly.

"Ye pure (sure) ur modest aren't ye?"

Lizzy looked at him honestly as Ciel looked at her, raising an eyebrow.

"Me modest? Ha, I doubt it."

He chuckled as Lizzy blushed and puffed her cheeks.

"Ah dinnae."

She shrugged as Ciel brought them to a bench overlooking the ocean.

"Tell me about yourself Lizzy, I know your father was a craftsman."

Ciel inquired, curious to learn more about her.

"Och, ah wouldn't say that. He juist hud a braw yak (eye) fur teacups, whin ah was a wee (little) lassie (girl) ah mind (remember) him workin' oan a freish (new) yin (one) time tae time. Ah grew up in central Scootlund, ah louved it thare. 'twas aye (alwaysl) sae (so) green, 'n' we hud (had) a humble but and ben (cottage) wi' load o' animals. Mah mither (mother) wis a seamstress 'n' ah learned weil fae (from) her. She died whin ah wis five sae ah dinnae recall a lot aboot her. Ah worked in a wee dress shop fur th' neixt three years 'n' helped mah da at his wee cuppa (tea) hain (store). He wis aye getting a lot o' orders in. Ah juist teuk (took) ower (over) may (my) maw's (mom's) position 'n' helped oot aroond th' hoose in mah hain (spare) time. Whin ah wis aboot eight we moved tae Englain fur a while, 'twas aye sae cauld, bit yit again sae wis Scootland fae time tae time. Sae a few years passed 'n' ah hud (had) juist turned ten whin mah faither died. He git sae peely-wally (ill) 'n' ah hud tae bide (live) oan mah ain (own), workin' in th' workhouse 'til ah finally paid mah debts 'n' ah bought a ticket fur th' Titanic. 'n' 'ere a'm."

Lizzy shrugged if off as she turned to look out at sea, she inhaled the breeze, a twinkle in her eye.

"Amazing, how did you manage? All on your own like that?"

Ciel was baffled, he always had thought Lizzy was a spectacular person, intriguing, and so independent.

"Ah didnae hae na dosh (money) tae git me a maid or a fancy hoose (house). Ah hud tae wirk, 'n' nou a'm aff tae America tae stairt a freish lee (life), git me mah freedom."

Lizzy said earnestly, she was so passionate about all of it, clearly she was tired of always having to be treated like an outsider, to be the lesser person, but she viewed America as a starting point where anything was possible. A poor Scottish girl could work her way to living in a home far nicer than any she had in Scotland or England. He saw that dream in her eyes, he admired her for that, he felt a slight sting of guilt, though he had a arduous childhood, there was never a question as to how well off he was, and there was always Sebastian right there by his side; she had no one after she was ten.

"Ah, I see."

He merely nodded.

"'n' whit brings ye tae America?"

She inquired, wanting to change the subject.

"Well, to be honest, my 'fiancé' and her family. You see, I actually own a famous toy company that has recently been expanding and I'd like to continue new deals to other clients in different countries."

Ciel stated, not wanting to talk about her, to which he still had to have a chat with.

"Facinatin'."

Her eyes sparkled like a thousand diamonds.

"You think?"

Ciel blushed, somewhat embarrassed.

"Aye. Ye'v bin heid (head) o' th' company sin (since) yer faither died?"

She held his hands together as she stared into his eyes.
"Yes."

Ciel nodded his head, feeling somewhat self-conscious.

"That's amazin'!"

She closed her eyes and smiled, tilting her head slightly.

"I'm honored you think so."

Ciel leaned into her.

"Ye truly ur a remarkable jimmy (man) Ciel. A'm sae glad ah wis able tae catch up wi' (meet) ye, bit nou whit? Ah dou't yer burd (fiancé) wull lik' this, 'n' neither wull yer freish fowk."

She observed him worriedly, not regretting a single thing, but still feeling somewhat guilty about taking another woman's man, even if she did deserve it.

"No, they'll be furious for sure if they discovered what happened last night. But honestly, who gives a damn? I haven't had so much fun in . . . I don't think I've ever had such a good time. Let's get off the ship together."

Ciel stated assuredly, clasping her hands in his as he looked into her eyes lovingly.

"Ye mean it? Bit whit aboot the' fankie (mess) ye'r in? If ye insis, ah trust ye enough."

Lizzy thought and thought, but she could never imagine leaving his side now.

"I do."

He took her hand in his and kneeled down, kissing her bare flesh softly. He looked up at her and knew he wasn't making a mistake.
"Lizzy, I know we haven't known each other long but I don't want to go on living a lie anymore. I'm tired of letting others control me. Lizzy, will you marry me?"
Silence filled the air as she blushed and felt her entire being freeze up. She knew what would happen if she said yes, they'd be happy but many lives would be ruined. But if she said no, they'd be miserable and they'd rule over his life until the day he died and his misery would be put to an end. She caught her breath and let her other hand gently rest over his as she looked at him lovingly before giving her answer.

"Aye, ah will mairie ye Ciel."

She nodded her head.

"Oh Lizzy!"

He lifted her up off the ground and spun her around, after putting her down; he brought out a small box and placed a large ring on her finger. She observed the stone.

"Tis sapphire?"

She looked at it somewhat confused.

"It's called the blue diamond."

Ciel said as he let his fingers slid gently over the ring, it was a family heirloom.

"Pure (really)? Tis enormous!"

Lizzy's eyes grew wide, she'd never had such a beautiful piece of jewelry placed on her hand before, let alone allowed to touch one. It was strange, her hand felt heavier than it usually did, but she was sure to get used to it soon.

"Do you like it?"

He looked at her somewhat worriedly, hoping she liked his choice for an engagement ring.

"Ah loue (love) it."

Lizzy smiled at him.

"Good, I'm glad."

Ciel sat by her again, kissing her softly as they simply took a moment to drink all it in.
"Whit wull ye dae nou?"

She leaned on him, looking up at his face, to which she could tell he had a great deal on his mind. The sun was already beginning to set over the Atlantic, creating a beautiful scenery for the happy couple.
"Go and break the news to everyone."

Ciel confirmed as he stood.
"Guid luck, ah will be 'ere fur ye."

Lizzy waved at him, not wanting to get too involved, or at least not more involved than she already was.

"Thank you. I'd like you to go with me."

Ciel looked back at her as he tilted his head smiling, hoping she'd say yes once again.

"Ye wid? A'richt, bit ah wull hae tae control mah temper."

Lizzy looked at him sternly, she did have a nasty temper whenever anyone would anger her, Ciel often witnessed it whenever anyone was being rude to either one of them.

"Agreed."

Ciel nodded his head as he put out his hand.

"Let's gang (go)."

Lizzy took his hand and gave it a light squeeze.

"Right."

And they were off, to wherever the future led them, but they would never be prepared for such a night as tonight. When everything would go terribly awry and death would rein supreme.