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I sighed as another dress landed on my bed.

"Mey-Rin, it can not be that difficult." I said as I rolled my eyes.

She stuck her head out of my wardrobe, a look of shock on her face.

"If you want to make the Young Master jealous, you need the right look, you do."

I walked over to her and crossed my arms.

"That is not my intention. I simply want to have an enjoyable time with Finny."

Mey-Rin grinned.

"Spare me the lies, Miss. Believe it or not, I notice things, I do."

As I was about to reply there was a knock on my door.

"Come in." I said as I handed the dresses on my bed back to Mey-Rin so she could return them to the wardrobe.

Sebastian entered while a large box in his hands.

"Miss Maxine, I couldn't help but over hear your dilemma."

I quirked an eyebrow at him. Damn demon and his unusual hearing...

"I hope there was a logical reason as to why you were easedropping on a lady, Sebastian."

He grinned and I saw the demonic glint in his eye.

"Oh yes. I have brought you the perfect dress."

I glanced at him in curiosity as he opened the box. Mey-Rin looked over and screamed.

"That's perfect! It will look absolutely amazing on you, yes it will!"

Ciel was standing in the ballroom of Lord Winnington's manor. Elizabeth was firmly attached to him arm. He was conversing with an older man about their companies when the older man switched topics.

"Doesn't that young lady look lovely?"

This caused more people to join the conversation.

"She does. Her complexion and white hair really makes the dress...pop."

Ciel searched the room for the subject of the conversation. His eyes landed on me.

My dress was ruby red with black lace trim. (Kinda like Ciel's dress during the Jack the Ripper Arc but red and lacy)

Ciel's breath caught in his throat and he couldn't pull his eyes away.

I smiled up at Finny as we talked.

"You look absolutely...breath taking this evening, Maxine."

I grinned and placed my hand on his forearm.

"You look quite fetching as well, Finny."

He smiled and grabbed my hand.

"Would you like to dance?"

I nodded and he led me to the center of the ballroom.

The ball was almost over and I was having an amazing time with Finny. If Ciel has asked me to accompany him, I would not be enjoying it as much as I was. Ciel had been with Elizabeth and I could tell he had been staring at me for the majority of the evening. A large part of me wanted to ignore him and give up pursuing him, but a small part kept telling me to keep holding on and hoped that he would confess or show me some affection tonight.

"Miss Maxine."

I turned to see Sebastian behind me.

"Yes?" I asked while smiling.

"Are you enjoying your evening?"

I nodded.

"Is there anything you require before I return to Young Master's side?"

I shook my head.

"Very well then. I hope you enjoy the rest of your night."

As I was preparing to walk away, a hand was placed on my shoulder.

"Miss Maxine, the young master knows not the way of the woman."

I scoffed in an unladylike manner.

"I'm aware of that..."

He nodded, bowed, and then walked away.

The ballroom was crowded by so many people so I walked out on the balcony. I gazed up at the stars and I placed my hands on the railing. Gazing at the stars resurfaced memories of my true brother.

/FLASHBACK/

"Brother, look how pretty!" a four year old version of myself said to the fourteen year old version of my brother, Simon.

He grinned down at me and picked me up into his arms.

"Not as pretty as you, Maxie."

I giggled as I hugged my brothers neck.

"I just know that when you are older...you will shine brighter than any of those stars."

I stared at my brother in confusion.

"Silly Brother. People do not shine." I said with a smile.

Simon laughed.

"But your eyes do. When people look at your eys, they see so much happiness. They see the love you hold. Stay happy. I want to see you shine always."

"Alright, Brother. I promise to always shine!"

Simon grinned as he kissed my forehead.

/FLASHBACK ENDS/

I raised my hand to the stars, as if I were trying to grab them.

"Do I still shine, Brother? Of course not. How can I when that happiness has been taken from me. Ripped from my hands little by little. How young and naive I was when I made that promise to you..."

"You do shine..."

I turned to see Ciel standing behind me. His eyes were so intense. I couldn't tell the emtion in them.

"Ciel..."

"Happiness can be taken away. I, of all people, understand that. In some situations, it can also be revived."

I blinked as he came closer.

"Ciel..."

"I have been such a..."

"A bastard?" I answered for him.

He sighed.

"Yes. I was too infuriated by your close relationship to Finian that I..."

"Became a heartless bastard that only cared about himself and did not care who he broke to make himself feel less worthless? Yes, I agree."

Ciel sighed in frustration.

"I would appreciate it if you would refrain from telling me what I have done wron-."

"Why? I think I have the right to. Lately, you have been acting like I do not exist. Like I am no more important than the dirt in your garden. And why is that? Simply because you are a heartless bastard."

Ciel looked away at the sound of the anger in my voice. I looked at the ground letting my hair cover my face. My fists clenched.

"I have tried. I have continuously tried time and again to help you. To break you out of that cold shell you have created. You are so dispicable, that every time I get close to the warmth you shatter my heart a little more. And you get angry that someone is actually trying to repair the shattered mess? You are so upset that Finny is actually mending my heart that you break it more every time I come in contact with you? Why? What have I done that has made you hate me so?"

The whole time I was talking tears were pouring down my cheeks and splashing onto the ground. Ciel walked closer.

"I do not hate you, Maxine."

"Then why else would you treat me so coldly?" I asked with a shaky voice.

I felt arms surround me. I was in a warm and comfortable embrace I have not felt in so long.

"You do not know?"

I pulled away and glared weakly at him.

"Of course I do not know, Ciel. If I did, we would not be having this discussion."

He lifted his hand to my face and wiped my tears with his thumb. His eyes softened as he looked into my own eyes.

That emotion was mixed into his gaze. The one I can never read.

"I do not hate you, rather, I love you."

I blinked.

"Excuse me?"

Ciel smiled lightly.

"I love you, Maxine Blackwood."

Then I felt his lips on my own.

At that moment I realized the emotion...the unknown emotion that was so intensely placed in Ciel's eyes and soul...was...

LOVE.

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