A/N-Ooookay guys, I'M BACK! Hfksgfkshbgab!
But seriously, I've been dying to write another installment of this story…Long story short, my computer crapped out on me back in November…And I might as well just get a new one. I've borrowed my Dad's computer for now.
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Ciel gnashed his teeth together as he glanced around the room slowly. The way his guests were gawking at Sebastian and Mey Rin was making him nervous.
How dare he embarrass me like this. He cursed silently. Honestly, he should know better. People are going to start gossiping…
The young Earl slammed his drink down on the table, causing Lizzy and Lau to jump in surprise.
"Ciel? What's the matter?" Lizzy squeaked.
"I've had enough of this." He growled as he stormed away and made his way across the dance floor.
"Sebastian." He said, tugging at the butler's sleeve. The couple ceased their dancing; Mey Rin took notice to Ciel's demenor and became nervous herself.
"Oh dear…" she said quiety. Sebastian let go of Mey Rin and turned to the boy.
"Yes, Young Master?" he said cooly. "What ever is the matter? You look quite flustered."
Ciel beckoned the butler to lean over to whisper in his ear.
"What on Earth are you thinking?" the boy hissed. "I don't want anyone thinking that my Maid and my Butler are having an affair."
The Butler chuckled, standing upright once more.
"Now what would give anyone that idea?" he pondered.
Ciel rolled his eyes and lifted his palm to his forehead.
"Have you not noticed that everyone is staring?"
Mey Rin blushed; she wasn't the only one that noticed afterall. Sebastian seemed to not care at all.
"Well, Young Master." He said slowly, a mocking sort of smile spreading across his face. "I am one Hell of a dancer afterall. Perhaps the guests are taking notice."
"Oh, please." Ciel scoffed. "Don't try to justify yourselves. Make your presence scarce now."
"Yes, My Lord."
Ciel once again stormed off. Sebastian turned to Mey Rin, a mischevious glint in his eye.
"Are we in trouble?" Mey Rin asked nervously. Sebastian shook his head.
"Of course not." He replied. "At least not yet."
The Butler retrieved his pocketwatch and glanced at if briefly.
"Hmm. Its getting late, the guests should be retiring soon anyway."
Mey Rin noticed the full moon was already high in the night sky. She supressed a yawn; she knew she had much work to do before she could retire herself.
"I will need you to take care of cleaning the entire kitchen." Sebastian said, leading her off the dancefloor.
"This includes dishes, sweeping, mopping and cleaning off the counters as well."
"Yes sir." She said, bowing her head slightly.
"Now, just where on Earth is Bard and Finny?"
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Ah, silence at last.
The only sounds remaining were of the gentle clanking of dishes in a full sink. Mey Rin stood over, elbow deep in suds and water as she methodically washed, rinsed and dried each one. All she had to do after dishes was mop, and then she would be free to do what she pleased. She smiled to herself, satisfied with how well she had worked that evening. Other than the spilled drink, nothing went wrong.
Though, the same could not be said for Bard.
He had a bit too much to drink and passed out in the mansion somewhere. She felt sorry for him, for he would have to face the wrath of both Sebastian and the Young Master in the morning.
Sebastian was quite livid over the fact that Bard was incapable of helping with cleanup. He left Bard passed out in the corridor where he found him out of spite. Finny began to protest; arguing that it wasn't right to just leave him there.
"Why should we help him if he's not going to help us?" Sebastian said simply. "Perhaps he will make better choices in the future."
Finny decided not to argue any furthur, seeing as Sebastian was angered enough as is. He decided to clean up the yard and be as far away from Sebastian's wrath as possible.
Sebastian made sure the Young Master and Lizzy made it to their rooms, separate of course, before he did Bard's share of work.
Mey Rin could hear the faint sound of music as she worked. She figured Sebastian was playing music to soothe his anger so he could clean.
Mey Rin sighed as she finished drying the last of the dishes. She yawned as she began stacking the plates to store in the cabinets.
Just then, Sebastian entered the kitchen, wiping his brow his the back of his hand. Mey Rin whirled around in surprise. Her heart began to pound in her ears.
"F-finished already?" she asked the Butler.
"Of course." He said, forcing a smile through his annoyed expression.
"Mey Rin." He said as he glanced down at the giant stack of plates on the counter.
"However do you expect to lift all those plates on your own? This is how accidents occur."
The Butler ran his fingers through his hair, visibly still very irked about Bard, trying to refrain himself from taking it out on the Maid. He stepped forward and lifted the stack of plates on his own and into the cabinet.
"Thank you Sebastian." Mey Rin sqeaked.
"Next time, just make fewer stacks. Put them away one at a time if you have to." He said. "I know we've had this discussion before."
Sebastian's tone made Mey Rin cower a bit.
"Yes sir." She said.
"What else do you have left to clean?"
The man in black questioned as he glanced around, evaluating the cleanliness of the kitchen so far.
"J-just moping sir." Mey Rin said.
Sebastian lifted his hand to his lips and thought for a moment.
"The kitchen looks fine for now." He said. "We have to leave some of the work for Bard in the morning afterall."
"So, is there anything else I can do sir?"
Sebastian thought for a moment, then shook his head.
"No. You may take your leave now, since you've actually been doing your job correctly tonight. Unlike some…"
Mey Rin smiled, and bowed her head.
"Thank you Sebastian." She said, quickly leaving the kitchen.
Mey Rin couln't believe how quickly Sebastian cleaned up the decorations. It was as if a party had never occurred here at all. It might as well be sparkling.
She gasped audibly and stopped dead in her tracks as Sebastian followed.
"Whats the matter?" he asked.
"You clean so fast and so well." She marveled. "I wish I could be as fast. If only I werent so clumsy."
Sebastian chuckled. "You aren't as clumsy as you think."
The Butler took Mey Rin by her hands, guiding them to his shoulder and waist. He smiled sheepishly and laughed softly; it was an expression Mey Rin had never seen before. She was quite taken aback. Before she could open her mouth, the Butler's crimson gaze locked with hers.
"I'm usually not one to ask for favors, but…" he began, the smile never fading from his face.
"May I have this last dance?"
Mey Rin's stomach churned, her heart did a flip flop in her chest.
"Certainly." She whispered, as her throat had became tight.
Sebastian smiled and tucked his hair behind his ear before leading Mey Rin. Words escaped the Maid as the two whirled about in perfect sync. She figured, no words were needed, really...
Sebastian suddenly spoke up as the song neared its end.
"Its been many moons since I've shared a dance with someone like you, Mey Rin." He said. "Its hard for most to keep up with me, I'm afraid." He laughed quietly as he slowed down a bit.
Mey Rin blushed. "Oh, nonsense." She scoffed. "I'm not that great…"
Not as great as Sebastian of course…Mey Rin couldn't help but wonder about the enigmatic butler. He didn't share much about his past, but when he did, it only raised more questions in the maid's mind.
He was a butler now of course, but he used to dance in the Shonbrun Palace all the way in Vienna?
Just who was Sebastian without his title as Butler?
"No." Sebastian insisted. "Aside from your magnificent sharpshooting abilities, I can see dancing comes as naturally to you as breathing. You don't see what I see."
Mey Rin shrugged. If Sebastian says so, it must be true…
The couple ceased their dancing in unison. The music had long since stopped playing; the two of them still hanging onto one another. Their eyes locked; the maid under his spell once again.
She suddenly yawned, breaking the silence between them.
"Oh my…" she said, letting go of the butler's hand. "Pardon me, I'm quite sleepy."
Sebastian let go of the maid, his expression turning a bit somber. "Of course." He said, offereing to escort Mey Rin to her bedroom. He lit a candleabra to light their way through the corridors.
Mey Rin opened her door, she was hit by an icy blast of wind. She had forgotten to close her window that morning, and now her room was freezing.
"Oh dear." She said, rushing over to slam the window shut. She wrapped her arms around herself and shivered a bit. Sebastian took it upon himself to light up a set of candles for Mey Rin's room as well.
Mey Rin stood in place for a moment, expecting Sebastian to take his leave so she could change into her night clothes. She reached around, and fiddled with the laces of her corset.
Sebastian bowed his head to the maid. "Good night." He said with a slight smile. "Pleasant dreams to you, Mey Rin."
"Wait." Mey Rin said as Sebastian was about to close her door.
"Yes?" he replied, raising an eyebrow.
"C-can you help unlace my corset?" She asked through clattering teeth.
Sebastian smiled and entered the room once more. He set the candleabra down on her dresser as he approached.
"Of course."
Mey Rin moved her hair out of the way and exposed her back to the Butler. He leaned in and swiftly loosened the Maid's corset.
She expected him to withdraw or stand back and leave afterwards so she could slip on a night gown. Her body trembled quite visibly as the cold nipped at her bare skin.
As she was about to turn around, she felt Sebastian's warm arms snake around her waist from behind, drawing her body near his.
"You seem so cold…" he purred, his lips coming to a rest at the nape of her neck.
"Sebastian…" Mey Rin gasped. Goosebumps began to rise on the top of her skin. She couldn't tell if it was from the cold, or Sebastian's sudden warmth.
The Butler tugged at the bottom of Mey Rin's corset with one hand, slowly slipping it off her body. Mey Rin's arms flew to her chest, covering her exposed torso as his other hand explored the curves of her body.
"Please." She said quietly, pulling away slightly. "Close your eyes."
Sebastian withdrew himself and stepped away. "Of course."
When she was sure he wasn't looking, Mey Rin tossed her clothes aside and quickly slipped into her nightgown.
"Okay." She said. Sebastian opened his eyes and took the maid in his arms once more.
"Come to bed now." He said softly. "You will catch a cold again."
Sebastian drew Mey Rin's blankets back and guided her beneath the covers. Mey Rin curled up tightly, still shivering.
"S-S-Sebastian?" she trembled. "Might I ask you a favor now?"
"Yes, of course." He grinned.
"C-can…would you lie next to me? Its…so cold…"
The Butler seemed surprised at the Maid's request. He nodded, remaining silent as he removed his overcoat and shoes before climbing in beside her.
Mey Rin quickly scooted closer, clinging to the man for warmth. Sebastian smiled and let out a quiet laugh as the Maid's body trembled uncontrollably.
"Better?" he whispered, wrapping his arms around the woman's small form. Mey Rin nodded and rested her head on his shoulder.
Silence ensued once more. Sebastian was certain Mey Rin had fallen asleep quite quickly until she spoke up.
"Sebastian?" she asked.
"Yes?"
"Can I ask you something?"
Mey Rin sat up slightly.
"Seriously, why are you being so nice? And by nice, I mean, why are you leading me on so much?"
Sebastian wasn't expecting the maid to be so straightforward.
"Why are you acting as though you want to be with me?"
Sebastian sighed slowly, and looked into Mey Rin's eyes.
"I just had never noticed how lovely you are, Mey Rin." He said, causing the woman to blush deeply. He moved his hand to her cheek, caressing her gently. "You are a woman to be cherished. Any man would be lucky to call you his."
Mey Rin didn't know what to say. She was at a loss for words.
"Sebastian…" she hesitated, worried how he might react to what she was about to say.
"…I want so desperatley to be with you. I don't care for any other man. None would be as wonderful and flawless as you."
Mey Rin leaned over cautiously and gave him a peck on the cheek. She sighed sadly and pulled away.
"But…I realize we can never be. You; a butler. And me; the maid. Its strictly taboo…"
"Indeed it is." Sebastian agreed turning on his side to face her. He leaned in slowly, as if asking permission to kiss her once more.
"No one has to know about it, my dear." He grinned slyly before their lips met again. Mey Rin's body suddenly felt ablaze compared to a moment earlier. Sebastian was so warm it was as if a fire burned intensly within him. She wrapped her arms and legs around the man as his hands ran up and down her hips and thighs.
Mey Rin opened her mouth slightly, inviting Sebastian inside. Their tongues sliding together in fervor, she could feel the heat building; their actions becoming more feverish.
Sebastian resited the urge to rake his nails down the maid's bare back as he slid his hand into her nightgown. Her soft skin so inviting…
Mey Rin pulled away suddenly to catch her breath. The couple lay beside one another, panting. Though, she wanted to stay awake; not wanting to waste a moment with Sebastian, she needed sleep.
"Go to sleep now, my dear." Sebastian purred, as if reading her mind. He pulled her close once more. Mey Rin yawned and found her old position beside him.
Mey Rin almost believed she was dreaming…perhaps she was already asleep and didn't know it…
Within moments, her breathing became slower; steadier. Her body went limp against his.
"My, my." Sebastian marvelled. "Such a long day you've had my dear…"