11: Merry Christmas
"Free at...last" Anastasia said out of breath as she half collapsed onto Grell's couch. After Undertaker had let her leave for the rest of the day she went to the other realm and nearly ran to Grell's apartment. Sure she was out of breath and felt like she would pass out but it was worth it.
Grell looked at her with a critical eye.
"We only have four hours until the Christmas party and most of it will be spent on your hair alone" Grell said matter of fact.
"Hey" Anastasia said. "I brushed my hair."
"When?" he asked.
"Last night before I went to bed" she answered.
Grell rolled his eyes and grabbed a brush. "Enough talk. I want you to look amazing for Sebas-chan" he said grinning.
An hour later Grell finally got all of the tangles out of her hair and undid that braid. "Ok. Now let me put the curls in and then we'll get you dressed" he said.
"What about you?" she asked.
"Don't worry. I'll be dressed before you know it" he answered. "It's you I plan to spend the most time on. I want him speechless when he see's you."
She nodded and stayed quiet allowing Grell to make her his doll.
"Well don't you two look lovely" Undertaker said smiling at them.
Grell had dressed Anastasia up in a black dress that was almost a ball gown but a little slimmer. It had a bodice that was tight but not enough that she couldn't breathe and it complimented her curves. Along with it was the necklace Grell had gotten her and a pair of red earring. Although you couldn't see she had on a pair of four inch heels that were killing her feet.
Grell was wearing a crimson red dress that was a ball gown basically. It had red lace around the hem and the neckline. He wore five inch red stilettos a red choker paired with red dangling earrings and a red rose in his hair which was expertly curled.
Even Undertaker had traded his robes in for a dress suit and a red tie but he still had on those lovely boots.
"I believe he belongs to you" Undertaker said motioning to Sebastian.
Anastasia blushed.
"Perhaps we should leave these two to talk" Undertaker said chuckling and leading Grell away.
"You look lovely" Sebastian said once they had walked away. "But…" he reached out and tucked a loose curl behind her ear.
"Wow Anastasia you look…wow" Ronald said walking over.
"Thanks" she replied.
"I must say. Sutcliff did a nice job" William complimented keeping an arm around the younger male.
Ronald's jaw dropped as soon as he spotted Undertaker. "Is…Is he wearing a suit?" he asked.
"He…has his moments" Anastasia answered.
William cleared his throat. "Who knew demon's celebrated Christmas" he said.
Ronald elbowed him in the side. "You promised you would behave" Ronald scolded.
"It was only a statement" he replied.
"It's quite all right" Sebastian said interrupting the bickering between to two. "I happen to like Christmas."
Anastasia smiled a little. "No…you liked the snowball…fights" she replied.
"That too" he said.
Ronald grinned. "Well I'm gonna go get a drink. Preferably one with a bit of booze" he said walking over to the drink table.
"Excuse me" William said before leaving and following his soon to be intoxicated boyfriend.
Anastasia smiled a little again.
"Well that's three times now. You must be in a good mood" Sebastian said.
"Are you…counting?" she asked.
He only smiled back.
Grell walked back over the rose in hair already messed up and his face flushed. He grinned at Anastasia. "I'm going to borrow her for a bit" he said grabbing her hand.
"What is it?" she asked.
"I only wanted to dance" he answered.
"Oh…I can't…dance" she replied.
"Then I'll teach you" he said smiling his shark teeth smile.
"But what if I…step on your foot?" she asked.
"Just stay calm and relax" he answered.
Probably after an hour of dancing they both made their back over to Undertaker and Sebastian.
"Did you two have fun?" Undertaker asked smiling.
Anastasia nodded and caught her breath. "I think…I need…some air" she said still gasping a little. "Go…with me?" she asked Sebastian.
He nodded and took her hand and they went outside where it was cold. But it felt good. Anastasia felt like she was burning up.
"It's quite a shame" Sebastian said.
"What?" she asked.
"I wanted to teach you how to dance" he answered.
She blushed and moved a few curls out of the way. "Are you…having fun?" she asked.
"Quite. It's nice to see you happy again" he answered.
They went back inside and saw Ronald doing a strip tease on one of the tables and William trying to coax him down.
Both Undertaker and Grell were laughing, some girls from HR were giggling and throwing one dollar bill's at him cause William to scowl as he finally grabbed Ronald and threw him over his shoulder and walked towards the door.
"Thank you very much I'm here for the rest of my life" he shouted while grinning.
William walked passed and Anastasia but not fast enough because the next things out of Ronald's mouth were, "I'm glad you could make even though you're still healing from the demon attack."
William stopped dead in his tracks. Luckily no one could hear them except Anastasia and Sebastian. "Opps…forgot that was a secret" he added blushing from embarrassment.
"Enjoy your holiday" William said before quickly leaving with Ronald.
Sebastian turned to look at her. He was not smiling, he was not smirking, no, he looked dead serious.
"What was he talking about?" he asked.
Grell and Undertaker who had overheard Ronald's little confession stopped laughing and hurried over to them.
"Perhaps now is the time to leave" Undertaker said as Grell ushered them all outside.
It was dead silent as they walked back to the Undertaker's shop. Grell and Undertaker stood between Anastasia and Sebastian. Grell of course with a protective arm around her, trying to comfort her.
They made it to Undertaker's shop without anyone being strangled or dying. Undertaker locked the door behind them.
"Well now. Shall I make some tea?" he asked breaking the uneasy silence. He went into the kitchen and came back a few minutes later with a tray of tea.
"What was he talking about?" Sebastian asked.
"Taker darling why don't we leave these two to talk…besides my dress is killing me" Grell said smiling at the retired shinigami and batting his eyelashes. "We'll be in the other room if you need us" he added as he and Undertaker walked out.
Anastasia looked anywhere but at Sebastian who was contemplating on smashing a coffin or two. "Stasia…please answer me" he said.
"…A month ago…I was on an assignment with Eric and Ronald…and five demon's attacked us…well me actually…we…managed to kill them all…but one of them stabbed me with my scythe…they went through one of my lungs and grazed my heart…" she answered while sitting down.
"Why didn't you tell me?" he asked.
"Because you…would get mad" she answered while fiddling with the necklace around her neck. "You always do."
"I do not" he said crossing his arms over his chest.
"Yes you do" she replied.
She was right and he knew it. He sighed. "I should go…I must prepare for tomorrow or rather today" he said.
He uncrossed his arms and walked over to her. "I want to talk to you again soon" he said leaning down and giving her a kiss. "Merry Christmas love" he added before leaving.
She watched the door close behind him and gave herself a mental slap. He must hate me now, she thought while getting up.
She went to her room and lied down on the bed startling Ace and Spot who were taking a cat nap. Why can't we all be like cats? she added.
