-Unknown POV-
I've arrived a little early for the ball…
I silently gave the butler whose-real-identity-I-have-known-too-well the invitation which I borrow from a guy whom name was Leo Fasera.
"Welcome to the ball, Lord Fasera," He bowed as I nodded in response.
Sebastian Michaelis… I wonder how different he would act if he know who I actually am... Where in the name of Peter, am I?
The decoration of the hall was extremely disturbing. It wouldn't be strange for someone to come out color blind after seeing this. I sweat dropped before averting my eyes away to a corner which had much more sensible coloring. There wasn't a single sign of her as I glanced around, feeling a little bored.
It would be a lot more fun if she's here now. I could watch her from afar. That's what I do daily anyway. While waiting, I might as well enjoy some of the treats the Earl had to offer.
It didn't take long until her sweet scent reached my nose.
She is here!
A part of me that still remained after all of those years wanted to just sprinted toward the door and hugged her once she entered it. However, I couldn't do much to my annoyance since she might not have recognized me and it might create suspicion for who I am since as far as I know, this Leo guy had never even heard of her to begin with.
I then saw a girl who was one of the two hosts talked to her.
Pink? I couldn't never stand the color.
Her appearance truly had surprised me as I then shifted my eyes to her.
What is with that dress? I've never known that she would be into that kind of revealing clothing?! The mask matched her, though again, what with the wig? It hid her beautiful hair! Who is the girl? Oh, Elizabeth Midford, the Earl's fiancé.
Turning at the Earl, who was starting his speech, I saw her shocked impression when he announced his marriage to the fiancé. My hand curled around the stem of glass which I had kept under control to not break the damn thing to pieces.
She is in love with him? I thought she hated him. He said bad things to her! This is unacceptable! She's mine. I have seen the way that he looked at her! How low could he stoop seducing a woman when he'll be getting married to another girl?!
Sending the brat a glare, I then looked away, straightening up my posture when I felt that idiotic butler's gaze on me.
And now they pulled each other on the dance floor… Why the heck are you smiling? How could you not notice her impression? She's rushing outside now, judging by the direction that she's heading. I guess her destination is the garden.
I followed her.
Almost losing her at the one turn to the garden, I then spotted her sitting on the edge of the fountain.
This reminded me of the memory of when we would chase each other around the fountain near the city hall before moving onto splashing each other.
I chuckled at the memory.
It is a shame I couldn't no longer make any memory like that anymore… All I can do is to shield her from danger. Would she still remember me? I frowned at the imaginary her saying, "Who are you?"
Being closer to her now, I realized that she was crying.
That damn bastard!
"Milady, could it be that you're not pleased with the Earl's wedding announcement?" I saw her turning around, tears stained her cheeks, "Tears weren't supposed to fall during an announcement like this," She suddenly straightens up as I mentally smiled. I've known too well what caused her to do so.
Your blood, warned you huh?
"It's nothing like that, I'm very happy that they had gotten together now and those were happy tears," She sure still have that stubborn attitude of her as she then raised a brow, "And may I ask who might you be to approach a woman and make rude comment about them?"
Woah, a bit sassy there.
"I'm just a humble being that happened you stumbled upon you, milady. I apologize if my words had offended you by any chance. In my point of view, I'm just helping a damsel in distress to cheer up," I teased, smilling.
With my faked identity, my status wasn't as high as her so respect would be needed but a little teasing wouldn't hurt.
She frowned, "I see. As for that you refuse to introduce yourself, I might as well pass that offer since there's no reason for me to do so."
My anticipation in cracking the truth to her went up as I licked my dried up lips.
"I've full knowledge of who you're, Lady _ (l/n). There's only one person who had white and red hair in the city or even country, the Queen's Black Swan. Another pawn of her highness, same as that Dog," I chuckled,
I've never once know that it would be this fun. Oh, her guards are up now.
"That's interesting as far as I know; no one would know who I am apart from the Earl, his fiancé and my servants."
Not many of them know who you actually are.
"What should I reply with?" I hummed, tapping my chin before continuing, "Oh! I remembered you saying this a while ago. Let me try and imitated you okay? It was that 'connection' isn't it?"
Right on the spot.
She froze as her calm demeanor returned, "You seem to be quite of an inhuman Mister-know-it-all there."
"Really? Well, I never consider myself as one, but maybe I will since you had said so," I shrugged.
Things started to be more interesting now.
"How did you manage to sneak into the mansion without catching the attention of his servant, especially the butler? It must have taken you a while to plan your way out and in."
As far as I remember, she would the kind of person to talk around before going to ask about what she wanted to know. Time sure change people's thinking, but not who they are.
"It indeed had taken me a while, but it was worth the effort. For your question from earlier as well, let's say that I had my own tricks that can could even fool a demon," I was indeed very proud of myself to able turned myself invisible for that one personal mission. It cost quite a bit for that to work but it was at least worth it.
I could feel the freshly cut grass under my body as I stared up at her. Her long brown wig was dangling poking my face. I hate that plastic to death, I just want to weave my hand into her soft hair.
She sure looks desirable from this position.
"That was fast? You were triggered when I say that word right? 'Demon'? Isn't that what you are?" I taunted, smirking.
Come on.
"What are you?" She growled, increasing her grip on my neck. However, I couldn't feel anything.
What a shame. Pain is something I cannot feel though I could still remember the pain of it coursing through by blood, right before my death.
"Answer me!"
"What are you doing, Lady _(l/n)?"
Oh ho ho. Here's the hero.
"Ciel..."
My eyes twitched at how she addressed him.
Why does she keep on loving someone who won't love her back? I'm here for her and yet…
I mentally death glared the stupid Earl as she then helps me up.
I hope that she's capable of giving out a good excuse…
"I'm... Well..." She stood there awkwardly like a robot on low battery.
Screw it, she's sure hopeless.
"I've got a play tomorrow and for that I'm the star of the show, Miss _(y/n) here is just helping me refine my role a little bit," Her gaze on me immediately sharpen.
In my opinion, my excuse wasn't that bad. Could she think of anything better that right on the spot? I'm a genius to even think of that.
"During the ball?" The Earl questioned as he raised one of his eyebrows, "Really?"
"He's right. I'm just helping him with his role since it was his first time starring in a show."
She decided to play along now? Starring in a show huh? How interesting… However, he isn't the type that is easy to fool. What a pain.
I continued on with the chain of lies as I began to act. I'm sure that I had nailed the act.
"It has always been my dream to be on the stage under the spotlight," To add to the effect, I had my hand on my heart, glancing up at the sky.
"I see... However, Lady _(l/n), next time, please refrain from doing so since others might get the wrong ideas," The Earl turned to leave as she turned to death glared me.
What? I've just saved your ass there!?
"What? I just saved you- you there," I refrain from using the word as I pursed his lips before leaning over at her, "I will have my guess that he had no clue of you being a Demon."
My watch started flickering as I frowned, I didn't wish for the fun to end here… If only I don't any jobs then I could still stay.
Letting out an inaudible sigh, I teleported away, leaving the note behind.
We will indeed meet again… Very soon.
