Lizzy's POV

I just don't get it. Why doesn't Ally ever want to talk to me? Last I saw, she was going into some house, clearly not her own. I don't have that many friends outside Ciel's manor, which makes me kinda sad. I only have... five or six best friends and 23 close friends. And I'm not sure if Ally would fall into either group.

I was at her door. No reason to simply stand there and wait for something, so I knocked. A man opened the door.

"Reginald! It's good to see you!"

"Same can be said for you, my lady. But if you don't mind, I would prefer to be addressed by my middle name: Aldan."

"Okay...Aldan." I smiled, and he returned the favor. "Is Ally home?"

"Lady Alice went out once again."

"Do you know where?"

"That information is yet to be obtained." He looked at my kindly. "Would you like to help me find her?"

I gripped my purse, staring in awe at Aldan. He was always so nice, each time we met, he was smiling. I really wish he would still be wearing that pink ribbon, though. "O-Okay! And I know just where to look!"

But as I left, I heard him say 'as do I.' Like he just lied to me. I really hope he wasn't lying...I ran down the street to the same house she was at earlier.

Ciel's POV

Sebastian came into my room, despite my silent plea that he wouldn't.

"I would like you to reconsider 'getting to know' Alice."

I stayed sitting on my bed. "I'm tired."

He sighed and pulled my pajamas from the dresser. "Really, young master. She is your sister."

"That does not mean we have to get along."

"I suppose not, but it's good to be friends with your siblings." He pulled off my shoes and socks.

"We have not spoken a word to each other before now, and each of our lives have been fine to this point. Without the other's presence."

"How can you be so sure?"

"I just can."

A few minutes have passed before I was in my bed. Sebastian stood at the door holding the candle like he did each night. "I suppose you can sleep on things. But I strongly suggest you keep my recommendation in mind."

I didn't say anything, so he closed the door. I lay silently and listened to his footsteps disappear.

Maybe I should talk to Alice, maybe not. She didn't seem to like me any more than I liked her, and I wouldn't mind if it stayed like that and we never spoke again. At the same time, Sebastian was adamant that he wanted us to get along. I bit my lip in frustration.

I see no real harm in speaking to the girl. Fine, then. Sebastian wins, once again. I would invite that girl to the manor tomorrow. As long as the demon would give it a rest after that.