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His Maid, Has a Birthday to Remember (Part 1)
When I first saw you…
I was afraid to meet you…
When I first met you…
I was afraid to kiss you…
When I first kissed you…
I was afraid to love you…
But now that I love you…
I'm afraid to lose you.
(A Valentine's Day Poem)
I put down the poetry book that my mother had given me for my 14th birthday…the last birthday I spent with her. It was my birthday today, and though it was a day to celebrate…I was depressed. For the past seven years now I would wake up and wish that instead of having to head straight to doing chores…I would be waking up to the smell of a wonderful birthday breakfast, made from fresh ingredients from the farm. But alas…I would be having my usual piece of toast with strawberry jam on it. I got out of bed and got dressed and then headed to the kitchen to get some food, but when I opened the door to the kitchen, I was ambushed.
"Happy(Mey-Rin) Birth(Finny)-day(Bard)!" followed by a cheerful 'ho ho ho' from Tanaka.
"Thanks guys," I said trying to at least have some enthusiasm in my voice.
"Are you ok Jewels?" Finny asked, "You look a little…upset."
"No…I'm fine really," I replied smiling, "Why don't you guys just get to work."
"Yes ma'am," they said before rushing off to do their chores.
'This is going to be a long day,' I thought skipping over my breakfast and going to do my chores.
SEBASTIAN'S POV
"Jewels seems to be moving rather slowly today," Ciel said as he saw Jewels walk slowly past the door.
"It's her birthday," I said.
"Not a pleasant day for her either I take it?" he asked.
"I don't believe so," I replied.
"It's a pity…when your birthday has no joy anymore," he said.
"I'm sure it is my lord," I said. 'I'm sure that I can find a way to cheer her up though,' I thought as I poured the master another cup of tea.
JEWELS' POV
'If only the subtle silence of the halls could take my mind off this stupid birthday,' I thought as I grabbed some wilting flowers and threw them in the bucket I was holding. I stopped and looked outside and Raven stretched out on the back steps. 'Cats are so lucky sometimes,' I thought before heading back down the hall.
"Jewels," I heard Sebastian say.
"Not now Sebastian," I said thinking that he was going to give me a happy birthday.
"You and the young master are very alike when it comes to your birthday's being something that seem…not worth celebrating anymore," he said.
"Yes, well…its strange how the world works sometimes isn't it," I said before walking off. I walked to the sun room and pruned the plants that were enjoying the sun. Other than some of the usual mishaps of the day from Bard, Finny, and Mey-Rin…my day was long, boring, painful, but peaceful all the same and after dinner was served to the young master, I went to an empty room and just stared out the window. After about an hour of just sitting alone, I heard foot steps and a dining cart was pushed up next to me.
"Were you going to sit here all night without a birthday dinner?" Sebastian asked.
"I'm not hungry," I said.
"Dessert then?" he asked uncovering something.
That's when a wonderful aroma filled my nose and I looked at what he uncovered. "An apple and blackberry crumble," I said.
"I figured that no birthday dinner for you would be complete without it," he said handing me a plate with the piece of the crumble on it and a fork.
I took a bite of the crumble and sunk back into the chair that I was in. "Mmm…so good," I said.
"I'm glad that you like it," he said, "Now is there anything the birthday girl desires that I can acquire for you."
"Shouldn't you be taking care of the young master?" I asked.
"He's already settled," he replied, "And now I can focus my attention on you."
"I don't need anything," I said sighing.
"Nothing…that I can acquire that is," he said.
"Yes," I said.
"I see you are still not wearing gloves," he said changing the subject.
I looked at my black finger nails. "The others think that this is just some type of new fashion trend that I picked up on, so I haven't really had the need too," I said before continuing to eat my crumble. When I was done with my crumble I set the plate on the cart and Sebastian left and I thought that I was going to be alone again, but a hand grabbed mine a few minutes later making me jump.
"You didn't sense me?" Sebastian asked.
"I guess I'm just not in touch with my demoness side tonight," I replied.
He pulled me up to my feet and into him and I looked up at him. "There is never a time…when you are in touch with that side," he said showing his demon eyes.
My eyes changed as I looked back at him. "Why do you do this to me Sebastian?" I asked putting my hands on his chest.
He smirked. "I have my reasons my dear sweet kitten," he said seductively before kissing me.
I happily kissed and soon I found myself wanting more. "S…Sebastian," I choked out when he started to kiss down to my neck.
He stopped and looked me in the eye. "Is there something that you want now?" he asked.
"Y…Yes," I said.
He chuckled. "I believe what you desire now…I can certainly give to you," he whispered, "And…I have a surprise waiting for you."
"A surprise?" I asked.
"Yes," he said taking my hand in his and leading me out of the room we were currently in and down the many halls to the servants' quarters. We stopped outside a room which I guessed was Sebastian's. "I will make this a birthday for you to remember," he whispered before opening the door and leading me into the dimly lit room.
Jewels: Yay! Chapter 11 part 1 is done I hope you enjoy…onward to Chapter 11 part 2…the lemon!
