Hello all my loyal fans I'm sorry for the wait but the moment has arrived and you get your chapter twenty!
Also as you'll see later in the fic this means 'Kon'nichiwa o bāchan ga shite iru koto' means 'Hello grandma is that you'
I do not own Kuroshitsuji or Black Butler in English
Staring Agni down Sebastian kept on his side of the gate wonder what he should do, what was Agni like in this world and who was he to Soma. "Um excuse me may this be the residence of Larisa Daniels" asked Agni sending him a friendly smile. Going to answer Sebastian frowned when Soma began to study him. He wasn't wearing glasses he wonder if that would be enough to throw the dummy but when his eyes widen Sebastian knew that wouldn't be the case.
"Hey your Larisa's teacher why are you at her house, don't tell me in America teachers make house calls" yelled Soma pointing to him.
Frowning Sebastian shook his head, "My residence is behind you Soma. I'm a family friend of the Daniels and while they are away I'm watching over Larisa and Ciel" said Sebastian quietly. Frowning Soma stared at him confused, "Who's Ciel?" he asked.
Staring at him with an unreadable expression Sebastian resisted the urge to roll his eyes, "That would be Larisa's baby brother" said Sebastian.
Perking up excited Soma laughed, "A baby brother I get a baby brother I've always wanted one of those" he exclaimed joyfully. Feeling irritation rise Sebastian wondered if he could get away with strangling the basterd without Agni noticing.
But Agni surprised him when he sent a swift glare toward Soma, "Soma he is not your baby brother nor is this girl your fiancé you're lucky she hasn't gotten a restraining order" said Agni giving Soma a stern look.
Looking away embarrassed Soma crossed his arms turning away from Agni. Well that was certainly new, Agni actually scolding Soma that wouldn't have happen when he first met the pair. If anything Agni would encourage the boy and apologize to Larisa asking her to please give him a chance.
"Shut up Agni stop trying to interrupt my conquest to love" yelled Soma furious.
Shaking his head Agni sighed, "No girl wants to be thought of as a conquest Soma, nor do they like to be chased after when they have boyfriends. Well at least some don't and from what the guards you sent to scare and stalk her say she didn't like it" said Agni. "You know nothing" hollered Soma running away.
Waiting for the former prince to fully disappear Sebastian made his way to the gate. He would let just Agni in.
Opening up the gate Sebastian allowed Agni to pass, "She's a shy girl never had a boyfriend till she met the one she has now. The only reason she's even with him is because he forced himself into her life" said Sebastian smiling at Agni. Nodding Agni looked around the yard taking in the flower beds along with the tree house at the far end of the yard.
"That reminds me, that boy; Soma got pictures of him, her boyfriend. He looks an awful lot like you…even the same name" said Agni frowning staring at him expectantly. Mentally sighing Sebastian knew Agni was a sharp one he would be able to spot something like that easily and unlike Soma he couldn't be tricked. He would have to spin a lie and tell Larisa later so if anyone tried to compare stories.
"That's actually my son, he was born out of wedlock and his mother named him after me. He lives with her in the city he doesn't like me all that much so he doesn't ever visit but by chance I found out he was dating a student of mine. It's when things like that happen you realize truly how small the world is" said Sebastian giving an easy smile.
Looking surprised Agni nodded, "I'm sorry for prying. Now not to be rude but may I speak to Larisa along with apologizing I'm hoping to speak to her about a gift she received from my brother" said Agni looking anxious.
"I can probably help you; she's asleep right now after a hard day. She got some unsatisfying news and I intend to let her sleep it off" said Sebastian before hearing the door slam open.
Peering back as Agni stared on Sebastian frowned when Larisa ran toward him still half asleep, "Sebastian they won't leave me alone make the triplets go away" she cried running to him. Wrapping her arms around his waist she buried her face in his back as she leaned against him sleepily, "Well I guess she's awake now" he said turning back with a smile.
"Triplets, I thought she had twin elder brothers who are both off at college" said Agni perplexed.
"You've done your research!" said Sebastian impressed.
Smiling Agni flashed him a nervous look, "I tried to see what kind of family they were by researching them. She's had an eventful life…kidnapping and assault, then there was that running away from home for a week along with quite a few accidents that almost had her hospitalize" said Agni surprising Sebastian.
When the hell did any of those happen, he knew of the kidnapping and assault that was the craze religious nut job, but all that other stuff. Gabe would have told him all about those occurrences, but he had no knowledge yet there were reports. He smelled a spider at work.
"Yes she has a tendency to attract the wrong kind of attention even when she doesn't try" said Sebastian frowning.
"Some people have that luck" said Agni peering at Larisa who still clung to him like a child not noticing their company. From her breathing he would say she actually went back to sleep. Hearing more footsteps Sebastian looked back to find the triplets filing out, "…So who are they" asked Agni curious looking amused.
"Students of mine and friends of hers" said Sebastian silently hoping for no more surprises.
Turning around he quickly picked up Larisa bridal style waking her from her sleep, looking down at her as she stared up he waited for her to freak. Which she did in no time letting out a short surprised scream her hand slapped against his face pushing him away, "No go away no homework you promise" she yelled struggling.
"That I did dear but you came to me" he said with some difficulty as she continued to push him away.
"I see she gets along with you well" said Agni observing them amused.
Pausing in her struggle Larisa stared at Agni for a moment or two in stunned silence before clinging to Sebastian, "Why is there a strange man in my yard?" she cried afraid. He didn't blame her after all so far when she met someone pain or bad news followed after the meeting, extremely displeasing news in her eyes.
"I'm sorry Larisa I didn't mean to startle you, I'm Agni. I'm Soma's brother" said Agni sending her a gentle smile one that even reached his eyes. That was one thing he admire about Agni he would truly comfort someone with just a smile even Ciel back in the day would wilt slightly under his gaze.
However it seemed his queen was a rare one who didn't seemed affected by Agni's smile, "I'm not marrying Soma so tell him this is the last I'm telling him nicely no means no!" yelled Larisa glaring at him.
Holding up his hands Agni chuckled, "Please don't get me wrong little lady I'm not here to push you toward him. I simply want to apologize to you for my brothers actions. I also need to question you about one of the presents you've received from him" said Agni.
Watching her eyes light up in recognition Larisa patted his shoulder telling him to let her down, setting her down he wonder what that was about. Did she know what he was talking about? "Your momma's jewels right don't worry I look up everything and set those aside, I figure he was the kind of idiot that would give away family jewels" said Larisa flashing him a reassuring smile.
Relief washed over Agni like rain, he was so afraid she might not give them back or worst even sold them.
That would have been a pain. "I also have everything else I didn't know what to do so I figured the next time I would see Soma I give them back I mean they were really pricy" said Larisa.
Nodding Agni smiled "I must insist you keep those to make him learn a lesson. Buying you all those gifts put a dent in his allowance and he needs to learn how to manage money and not spend it on someone he barely knows" said Agni sternly.
"How about I just give everything to you?" said Larisa sighing.
"Just keep it consider it an apology gift for having put up with my baby brother. I know he can be a pain he was spoiled by my sister and mother" said Agni sighing.
"Baby of the family" asked Larisa knowingly.
"The baby" he said nodding.
"Okay come on in and I'll give you the jewels" said Larisa beaming at him.
"Thank you for your cooperation" said Agni grateful.
"No problem all I ask for you in return is to get those creepy guys to stop following me. I keep thinking they're going to kidnap me" said Larisa firmly.
"I will do just that" said Agni nodding.
"Thank you, now come on in and I'll get the stuff" said Larisa leading him in.
Following after them Sebastian glanced back to see Soma peeking in, "If you promise not to touch her or make outrageous statements I'll consider letting you in" he said startling Soma. "How?" he started before shaking his head, "I don't want to be in there with him he never takes me serious" complained Soma.
Giving a scoff Sebastian turned to face him, just like so many years ago he was nothing but a spoiled child. "How do you expect your brother or anyone for that matter to take you serious? You proposed to a girl you don't know at all just because you thought she was beautiful. No one is going to take you serious or want to be around you when you act like that. Take Larisa she doesn't like being around you simply because you proclaim your love to her every moment your with her. She hasn't had much experience with boys so that kind of behavior embarrasses her which is why she dislikes you so much. Maybe the people your around like your head first attitude but not all do and you need to learn that" said Sebastian coolly before heading inside.
Frowning at his retreating form Soma looked back at the house Sebastian said was his that was a big house for a simple teacher.
Eyeing it he wonder if he should try to figure out what was up with her teacher, Larisa was surrounded by far too many strange people. There were those two boys who hung out with her and disappeared once she got home. Then today she met some boy with glasses and wore a three piece suit.
Walking away he nodded he would take that man's advice for now to get close to Larisa but he was looking into all the people who surrounded her because they all seemed very suspicious.
Running upstairs Larisa grabbed the box Soma sent that held a necklace, on top was a small box with a matching bracelet and on top of that was two smaller ones holding earrings and a ring. The necklace was a stunning piece of work; a gold woven necklace with green emeralds going down the necklace, at the center was large sapphire around the size of golf ball. Then hanging from the chain where smaller diamonds. It was a lovely necklace but she was never one for big sparkly jewelry she preferred simple pieces above all. Heading back down she placed the boxes in front of Agni before sitting next to Sebastian who place tea in front of her.
"More tea" she muttered looking over at him.
"You don't like my tea" he questioned raising an eyebrow.
"It's not that I've just had so much tea lately I've had nothing but heartburn. You're turning me into Ciel" grumbled Larisa.
"Then go drink something else preferably something healthy" said Sebastian pointing to the fridge.
"Aye, Aye captain" said Larisa getting up while Agni sorted through the boxes.
"He even gave you the ring" said Agni giving an irritated sigh.
"What's makes them so special?" asked Larisa pouring her apple juice into a cup.
She was kinda curious, there wasn't much info on the jewels just who they belonged too. Once she read that and found Soma's connection Larisa couldn't help but want to strike the idiot, he just gave away his mother's precious jewels.
"Well let's see I guess you could say our parents had a romance girls often dream of. My father was close to a prince. Our family has many ties and in Bengal we're practically royalty we are decedents of the original royal family. We have a rich heritage, extremely wealthy, and have great influence. My father was able to have any woman he wanted but he wanted the girl who spat on him. My mother was always a fiery spirit, she doesn't take no for an answer and she makes her children help those who need it. She always hated my father in the beginning thinking he was nothing but a spoiled prince who was useless in the real world. Every time he would ask for her hand she turn away from him and give him an insult. Eventually he tried to work himself into her life and began to live the way she did and gain appreciated for her life and helping others. He asked her again and that time she told him no, but did not insult him. For years that went on till she finally accepted his proposal. She went from hating him to loving him in a matter of years. One year after their marriage I was born, two years after that my little sister, and four years after her Soma was brought into the world. My father was so grateful she stuck around to see him change he practically gave her a gift each day she was with him. But the gifts she cherished were these, the necklace was given the day I was born, the bracelet was for Meena's birth and the ring for Soma's. So she cherishes these gifts very much. Soma is much like my father and wishes for his love story which is why he's been pursuing you so persistently. He thinks he will get the same results" said Agni fondly.
His eyes were closed like he was imagining the story himself and he held such a peaceful smile on his face that it filled her with a sense of peace.
"I can see why that is a lovely story but I'm afraid I've already found my prince and no matter what I do he just won't leave" said Larisa not looking at Sebastian who eyed her. "Why do you push him away?" questioned Agni curious. "Um" said Larisa nervously looking away, what could she exactly tell him.
Blinking Agni blushed embarrassed like he realized what he just said, "Oh I'm so sorry I shouldn't have asked that. I tend to get ahead of myself I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable" said Agni bowing his head apologetically.
Shaking her head Larisa flashed him a nervous smile, "No need it's a valid question…I guess you could say the reason I don't want love is because once bitten, twice shy. The first time I fell in love I was rejected he used to be my best friend and he always made me feel safe and happy. He was leaving and I wanted to tell him how I felt before he left. He told me he wasn't ready to accept my feelings or to fall in love himself and rejected my feelings. After that he left for boarding school and he never he wrote me after that, my love ruined one of my greatest friendships so I tend to look at it negatively" said Larisa quietly.
She always hated that she confessed.
If she didn't maybe he would still be in contact with her and she could have talk to him. Then again maybe it was better they were ripped apart. If they stayed friends she would have felt pain knowing about all the girls he crushed on or was going out with. "That is a sad tale but you shouldn't let that block you from your future Larisa. Love is a great gift and one of its greatest powers is that no matter how much it breaks it can always repair itself. The cracks can mend and if it shatters it can be put back together" said Agni smiling at her.
"I like to believe that but I really don't see it that way. I mean you can move on but you'll never get over the one you love rejecting you. No one likes rejections it causing nothing but grief unless you wish for rejection" said Larisa.
"I'm afraid I don't have a response for that" said Agni frowning.
"Don't worry I didn't expect you too, so now that you have your mother's things I like to discuss something with you" said Larisa getting down to business.
"Yes" said Agni waiting expectantly.
"I wish for you to tell Soma I'll become his friend if he will stop with this bride nonsense. He doesn't look like he would have many friends especially being new in the country so I like to be his first friend. If he accepts this offer he can no longer send me presents unless it's a special occasion such as birthdays and holiday. He cannot talk of marriage nor is he allowed to bad mouth my boyfriend. He also cannot force himself on me, other than those things I would like to take his friendship" said Larisa smiling.
Even if Soma was annoying she couldn't deny he was interesting she had never met some from India and his accent was cool.
Grinning Agni sent her a bright smile, "I will tell him" he said sounding excited.
Standing up he thank Sebastian for the tea and company for thanking her as well. Once he was outside and walking away Sebastian turned to her, "Friendship" he questioned really not understanding her. "It would be interesting to have a friend from India. Not many girls like me could say that" said Larisa shrugging.
"But still him for a friend" said Sebastian sounding annoyed.
"What don't tell me you're jealous" teased Larisa.
Looking at her Sebastian gave her a mischievous smile, "You wouldn't want to see me jealous my dear" he said teasingly.
"I get the feeling you're telling the truth" said Larisa a little unnerved, turning to walk away she could feel his eyes on her back. "
Stop staring" she snapped running upstairs.
Shaking his head Sebastian made his way through the kitchen to begin preparing for dinner he wouldn't make anything to fancy today. Just something simple he knew she would like something like omelet rice. He use to make that for her all the time. Hearing her footsteps he found her pointing up the stairs red in the face, sighing he walked past her before calling out. He knew the triplets were probably up to their games once more.
"When I get up there whatever you're doing to make Larisa blush better stop" he cried out loud heading upstairs with her right behind him.
Walking between Darryl and Alphonse toward school Larisa lost herself in her thoughts wondering if she would see Soma soon, he seemed like the kind of person would hurry to meet her. After all she said she wouldn't mind befriending him, the way he acted that was all the encouragement he needed.
"So Queen we get our test back today worried about anything?" asked Darryl beaming at her.
"Try everything I'm called the stupid child of the Daniels for a reason" said Larisa sighing.
Frowning Alphonse turned and flicked Larisa on the forehead, "How many times have I and Master Sebastian told you to stop talking like that? You aren't stupid it just takes you longer the others alright. It's as simple as that some people just need more help than others" said Alphonse.
Rolling her eyes Larisa looked away, "Yeah stupid people need more help" she grumbled.
Giving her a disapproving look Alphonse turn back ahead continuing to lead the way to school, there was no use in arguing. When she was in a sour mood she was in a sour mood. Walking together it wasn't long they met Sam at the school gate, "Yahoo what's up" she asked throwing an arm around Larisa.
"Met creepy Indian guy's brother yesterday" said Larisa sighing.
Snorting Sam shook her head, "And?" she questioned.
"He was like a freaking Indian God. He was beautiful and tall with white hair and he looked like he was made from steal, his skin was beautiful too. He was just wow. Then to top it off he's like the nicest guy you could ever meet" said Larisa smiling.
"Why are all the hot guys something to you? It's not fair I want hot guys! I'll actually use them properly, unlike you!" yelled Sam frustrated.
"The next hot guy who comes my way I'll send toward you" said Larisa patting Sam's shoulder.
"I'm holding you to that…you think we'll ever see this Indian God again" asked Sam curious.
"I think so" said Larisa nodding.
She had a feeling both Soma and Agni was going to cement themselves in her life. She didn't know why but she felt a connection to them. Or maybe she was just being arrogant. The next couple of hours passed by dully with surprising results, it seemed for once studying actually got her ahead. All her test grades were in the high eighties. She was lucky to get an eighty on a good day. Staring down at the paper stunned Larisa almost felt the need to pinch herself because there was just know way this was her paper, but her name was on it. Right there in her curvy handwriting it said Larisa Daniels.
'I'm dreaming, seriously dreaming' she thought placing the paper down.
Just like all the other papers she got back today they were all eighties. For once she got to feel pride in herself and it dealt with school that so rarely happen. Feeling someone come up behind her, her papers were plucked from her hands. Looking back Larisa found Sam peering at her papers, "Eh you did pretty good Lala, you rarely do well…I was already ready to comfort you because you would be down. I guess Sebastian is a good teacher" said Sam impressed.
"…I actually did well. I've never done well ever" said Larisa stunned.
"Well there's a first time for everyone" said Sam patting her head.
"If feels weird like I'm stuck in a dream but I don't know. You don't think Sebastian tampered with I don't know the grades and the teachers do you" questioned Larisa suspiciously. Shaking her head Sam rolled her eyes, "Lala you can do well you know. I know experience says otherwise but you did well you actually study and got the material so all is well alright" said Sam firmly.
"I still think this is a dream" said Larisa unsure.
"Ah so annoying get some confidence Lala" yelled Sam smacking her on the back.
Watching Sam run off Larisa sighed before standing up, it was time to go home and it seemed she would be going home without Sam and to her surprise Alphonse and Darryl. Sebastian told her they actually got detention so someone would meet her half way home. It was nice to get some freedom and alone time for once even if only a little while. Walking down the streets she sighed, summer was almost here which meant beach fun for most.
All it meant to her was days far too hot, she had such mix feelings about summer.
Going to the ocean was fun but she hated wearing swim suits in front of boys. There was always the possibility of a wardrobe malfunction. Then there was the sweltering summer heat she had always been sensitive to warm weather. She spent most of her days in air condition houses, in the reach of a sprinkler, or floating in a pool. She couldn't stand standing out under the fiery sun. Even as a child she didn't do that she often pass out getting her mom worked up in a frenzying worried she caught some incurable disease. Never listening to her dad who told her she just got heat stroke.
Walking aimlessly through the streets it wasn't long before she was joined by Shiro, "Shiro" she muttered surprised.
She rarely saw him he was usually always doing something else or was busy reading. He was rather quiet like Shimon and kept to himself, although unlike Shimon Shiro was always quiet. Even Shimon had moments where he raised his voice more than often it was when he was scolding Darryl and Kyo. He was like the unofficial leader of them when Sebastian wasn't around and for the most part they all listen to him. Even Loki, only Shiro didn't ever listen but that didn't seem to bother Shimon. He just let Shiro do whatever he wanted.
"Good Afternoon queen I've been instructed to take you home and sit with you till your baby brother gets home or Sebastian. Ciel will be late because he got dragged into a club activity, he might possibly be spending the night" said Shiro yawning. "Again…wow his friends sure are taking every advantage they can to have him sleep over. He's more popular than I thought" said Larisa impressed.
"Well popular with his friends with other students not so much he's rather condescending" said Shiro frowning.
Looking at him Larisa frowned, he must have watched Ciel before.
"Still acts like a snob huh. I regret telling him were descendent from English nobles. Should have never told him our family use to have the title of Earl. Don't even see why he thinks so highly of that I mean earl is consider middle class noble ranking" said Larisa annoyed.
"Ah yes your family in England was known as the watchdogs. That reign ended with the son of Ciel Phantomhive. He publicly announced his hatred toward the queen and having to serve her then fled to America. He blamed her for Ciel's darkness, he was smart too got his company all situated in America. He never lost his riches most who betray their kingdom lose everything. Your family is known for getting their way not through luck but through force. You are a resilient force you are" said Shiro knowingly.
Looking on stunned Larisa couldn't believe he knew all that, he probably knew more about her mom's family then even she did.
"How do you know all that?" asked Larisa impress.
"My family is known as the book keepers. We're a special breed of demon are minds are I guess you could compare it to a computer. That would be the best example for you but I memorize what I read and see and seal it inside my mind and can access it at any time. I know all about you and your family from your father to your mothers. Your mom has strong English roots pure blood till her father traveled over to American met a French-American woman and took her back home. Then your mother came over here when they divorced. They had many children but had them all in the moment. As for your father he is full blood Japanese man. His family was considered amazing by human standards fought many wars as noble samurai loyal to their lord. He was also descendent to ninjas, the two different warriors melded in your father's family. Which was usually unheard of ninja were consider cowards by samurais and samurais were consider idiots why ninjas" said Shiro matter of fact like.
Staring amazed Larisa smiled, "Would you mind helping me out with a history project" she asked hopeful.
He would help cut down her unwanted reading a tenfold. She loved reading but always fell asleep when she had to read for school. "The wish of my queen is a command so if you wish for me to help you with this paper then I shall" said Shiro with a hand over his heart while he gave a small bow. Jumping excited Larisa hugged Shiro, "Thanks so much!" she cried excited before running the rest of the way to the gate.
Having Shiro help her would so save on time she would actually have free time tonight she thought for sure she have none because she had to write the report tonight. Waiting for Shiro, Larisa let the white demon pass her before she shut the gate door setting the locks once more she ran after Shiro before following him into the house. They set up downstairs in the kitchen. While Larisa started on her homework Shiro bustled around the kitchen before settling snacks in front of her.
He poured him some green tea and her some apple juice, "Thanks so much Shiro" said Larisa taking one of the pastries from the basket sampling it.
It was sweet and flaky with an overwhelming taste of berries.
It was real good!
"I didn't know other demons could cook or make tea. Sebastian told me since you guys have different taste so you can't cook for humans so very well, he was only good because he had practice. Alphonse's also pretty good because he cooked often for him mom and learned how to balance the taste" said Larisa sharing her knowledge.
Nodding Shiro sat in front of her sipping from his cup.
He didn't even have to pause because it was hot; it probably wasn't even hot to him.
"I learned myself for you. If Master Sebastian can't cook for you then I will. I'm going to be your main protectors out of everyone minus the triplets so I figured I should learn" said Shiro nonchalantly.
"You are…what about Shimon? He seems like he's Sebastian's right hand, I figure he might be the one stuck with me" said Larisa confused.
"He is Sebastian's right hand that's why he has to stay at his right. The others also have special roles me and the triplets are the useless though, although while I'm useless I'm the second most powerful right behind Master Sebastian. I could be my own Demon King if I trained but I see it as too much of a hassle. Running a kingdom is a pain so playing lackey to a queen is just fine to me. Anyway soon he'll be more power than anyone when he's able to lay with you" said Shiro with a deadpan expression.
He showed no emotion and his face convey nothing he was feeling inside if he was feeling inside which she wasn't sure he did. She however ignored that when he mention her having to sleep with Sebastian, that was still a problem. She didn't want to be forced to sleep with anyone, feeling her face heat up she looked away embarrassed. It was so stupid getting flustered over just mentioning it.
"Oh sorry I didn't remember fast enough that you find the fact that you have to mate with Sebastian displeasing. This is surprising most human women look at sex with curiosity and eagerness. Not necessary because of the sex, men generally are the ones who do that not to say women don't, but most see it as an act to get closer to the man they love. But seeing how you are not in love with Sebastian and don't generally look like a person who just wants sex because of the gratifying side effects I suppose your reaction is right" said Shiro dully.
Frowning Larisa sighed, "Shiro please stop talking" she said.
He was so freaking weird.
Watching him carefully for any sigh of being offended she was a little shocked to see a little smile lit up his features, "At least your polite most would tell me to shut the hell up so I look forward to our future. Use me anyway you want my queen just never lose your manners" said Shiro smiling at her.
"Okay…and no offense you're really weird" said Larisa smiling at him.
"No offense taken my queen I'm well aware of my weirdness" said Shiro amused.
"So you don't have a role in Sebastian kingdom?" asked Larisa curious.
"Nope" said Shiro shaking his head.
"Well if you have all that knowledge in your head why didn't you become like an advisor or I don't know a book keeper. I mean aren't there roles like that needed in the kingdom I know I would want someone like that" said Larisa. She would want someone like Shiro at her side at all times he would be able to always pass on wisdom and would make sure you never looked stupid.
Chuckling Shiro smiled at her, "Then I'll be your adviser and book keeper my queen" said Shiro shrugging.
It wouldn't be a bother to help her out and it wasn't as if he had anything to do all day. It might be nice to have something to do for once. He never did anything. "Well let's hurry up with your homework shall we, I know for a fact you hate homework I often hear you complain to Sebastian to give less" said Shiro knowingly. Blushing Larisa looked away, "You hear that" she said embarrassed.
Nodding Shiro stared at her blankly, "We all do we all look forward to the time when you complain to Master Sebastian. He dislikes complaint but cannot do anything to you so it's fun to watch him squirm" said Shiro amusement lighting up in his eyes. Looking at him Larisa nodded, "Um so glad I could help" she muttered unsure. What was she exactly supposed to say to that, she didn't know he hated complaining?
Then again who didn't hate complaining but she had to talk it was annoying having to do so much homework in his class.
She didn't care if it help it was annoying. She hated math. Going back to her homework it was about an hour before they were interrupted by the phone. Standing up Larisa went toward the kitchen phone, it was probably her mom checking in or Ciel calling to check on her or ask about something. Picking it up she muttered a quick hello before only get silence.
Frowning she stared at the phone before muttering hello again, "Hello…Kon'nichiwa o bāchan ga shite iru koto" she then mutter.
Could it be her grandmother, sometimes she called and wouldn't answer till someone spoke Japanese?
Waiting some more she found once more she was greeted with nothing but silence. "Soma is that you if so calling someone and not talking is just as creepy as stalking" she snapped annoyed. He really didn't have people skills what the hell did he do before if he couldn't interact with normal human beings.
"Eh you have a stalker" said the other person at last.
He had a voice like honey it was silky smooth and sorta gave her the chills; it was deep but had a lighthearted tone to it. He sounded like he was playing with his words, "Um hello?" she said confused. Who was this on the phone? It was no one she knew, "Eh you forgot my voice along with getting a stalker. Well I can't blame you I haven't seen you or talked to you for so long" said the boy.
Frowning Larisa scanned her head who could it be, at the top of her list was Charles but this guy was too lighthearted to be Charles. Charles was pretty serious when they were young along with his cousin who just so happen to have the same name as him. It was obviously a boy so she could cross out any girls she may have met, beside the Charles who else was there. Well there were those kids of Circus performers.
She met up with them every time they were in town, "Joker" she said taking a punch in the dark.
"…The Batman villain?" said the guy laughing.
"Dagger" she asked shrugging.
Hearing a pause on the other line she heard a sighed, "Who have you been hanging out with since I've been gone wannabe DC villains?!" cried the guy a cross between amusement and disbelief.
"Peter…no you would have insulted me by now and your voice isn't low enough to be Jumbo and Snake has that weird speech pattern. Okay um I'm sorry but I think you have the wrong number theirs a limited amount of people I know and you sound like none of them" said Larisa getting annoyed.
Laughing the guy sighed, "Oh but you do know me and we'll met very soon. I want you know I'll make our again meeting an experience you'll never forget" said the boy before hanging up. Pulling the phone away Larisa looked down before hanging up, "Well I just met another weirdo didn't even have to leave the house" she grumbled walking to her seat.
"He seems to know you quiet well and has feelings of affection for you. I don't know if it's a friend love, actual love, or sibling like love either. That person whoever he might be has a tone of voice that disguises his intentions. Impressive skill but makes it hard for me to do my job" said Shiro frowning.
"Does he sound like he's bad news" asked Larisa worried.
"No he has no intention to harm you maybe annoy you and push himself into your life but no harm" said Shiro confidently. "Then no word gets to Sebastian" said Larisa sternly. Frowning Shiro open his mouth to protest, "You are supposed to protect me from threat you have and he's none. I know you have a job to do but you are doing it and no offense but I'm tired of constantly being watch you tell him about a phone weirdo and I won't even be allowed to be alone in my room. I'm human I may need company but only once in a while I need alone time more and I barely have it anymore so please don't take what little alone time I have away Shiro" begged Larisa desperately.
Sighing Shiro nodded, "Alright our secret" he said quietly.
He supposed if no harm was to come it would be alright. At least he sincerely hoped that was right, "I'll make this deal on one condition though" he said speaking up.
He still wanted insurance in case it went wrong.
"Yes" said Larisa curious.
"On the possibility it goes wrong promise me you won't mention I know of this" he said seriously.
"Promise I won't speak a word of you knowing anything" promised Larisa happily, at least she finally had someone on her side at last.
Sitting back down pushing the phone call from her mind she picked up her pencil and started on her math problems. After about another hour she got through her homework with help from Shiro before writing her report then typing it up on her laptop. She applied Shiro's corrections and she was finally free the moment Sebastian walked through the door. Humming happily as she shoved her books into her bag, she skipped up to Sebastian giving the demon king a hug before heading upstairs nothing could ruin her mood now.
She did her homework and got good grades!
Today was a good day in her books. Watching his bride skip up the stairs cheerfully Sebastian looked over toward Shiro, "Good Afternoon my lord" he said happily sending him a cheerful smile. "Are you smiling" asked Sebastian perturbed.
Shrugging Shiro's expression blanked, "I heard smiling along with having emotional reactions makes humans feel more comfortable…queen seems to feel more comfortable around me now" he said nonchalantly. "Speaking of my queen is there a reason she is so cheerful" asked Sebastian curious.
"All good grades today and with my help she ended homework early" said Shiro shrugging.
"All good huh well it seems I was right she is improving I suppose I should give her s present tonight shouldn't I?" said Sebastian smiling.
"Don't do anything perverted she really hates perverts and the subject of sex" said Shiro getting up before leaving the kitchen to head back to the house.
He would leave the queen and king to some time alone.
Humming Larisa grabbed some afterschool clothes from her closet a pink tank top with a long sleeve cream color shirt that hung off her shoulders with a pink mini skirt with black leggys. It was an outfit she liked to wear around the house it was comfy. Combing her hair to the left she used a pink scrunchie to hold it before braiding it keeping the end together she snapped on a pink burette. It was one she has since she was young it resembled a bow with a heart at the center.
Using a couple of pink hair pins to keep a few stray strands of her hair out of her face, hearing a knock on her door Larisa trotted over before opening it to see Sebastian. Beaming at him she clasped her hand behind her, "Yes Sebastian" she asked smiling at him.
"You sure get cheery when you get good grades" he said amused.
Nodding Larisa beamed at him excitedly, "Totally I've never gotten good grade around this time I'm usually already crying because my dad is yelling at me for not caring about my future or trying" said Larisa amused. "Sometimes parents get worked up when they don't think their children are taking their futures serious so you shouldn't look at it as punishment. He just loves you and doesn't want to see you fail in life" said Sebastian calmly.
"Yeah I know, but it doesn't change the fact that I dislike getting yelled at, but thanks to you I'm not going to get yelled at. So thank you Sebastian" said Larisa hugging him once more. He smelled good like the morning after a good rainfall, he was also pleasantly warm.
Pulling away from him she smiled up at him, "Really thank you Sebastian. I actually don't feel ashamed of myself for once in my life when it comes to school, I could hardly believe it when I took the test I actually understood things and had answers in my head" said Larisa happily.
Smiling at her nodded, "I'm glad I was about to help you. A king's wish is to help his queen and I'm glad I was able to help my queen" he said staring down at her meaningfully. Feeling butterflies feel up her stomach Larisa was surprised when a desire rise up inside of her.
Pulling away from Sebastian embarrassed she turned her back on him and blushed, just then she imagined her and Sebastian kissing and felt a strong desire to do so too. "Um anyway thank you" she said unable to look at him. She felt like if she looked at him she would kiss him. She would not be doing that she would not kiss him she couldn't kiss him. But still even as she told herself this a voice in her head told her to shut up and kiss the hot demon.
"Um Se-Sebastian, I have to go to Sammy's you don't mine if I skip tutoring today since I already finished my homework with Shiro and we don't have any more test tomorrow since it's Friday" asked Larisa feeling a strong desire to see her friend. She needed to talk about these feelings and it had to be with Sammy.
"I suppose but be back an hour before the sun goes down and call so someone can walk you home alright" said Sebastian backing out of her room.
He didn't see anything wrong she probably go embarrassed that she hugged him she was like that, "Thank you" she muttered before he left the room. Smacking her cheeks she took a deep breath before gathering up her courage to walk downstairs past the demon who more than likely would be her future husband. Suddenly the thought of marrying a demon king who shamed male models didn't seem all that bad but rather appetizing.
"Bad Larisa" scolded Larisa shaking her head violently.
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