A/N: Hello, my lovely children of the internet. How are you? Doing ok? Got your homework done? Eating your vegetables? Not running around town looking like a hussy? Good! I've raised you well. Now, here we have another "Through the Demon's Eyes" but this one's a tad different than the previous ones. It's more than just Sebastian's thoughts…Well, I don't want to give spoilers here, so why are you still reading the author's note? There's no story here. That's underneath here…STOP READING THE AUTHOR'S NOTE, RIGHT NOW! I'm sorry…That was a little harsh…But do go on. xx

I still couldn't believe I was doing this. I was fine, sneaking around the young lord's back, but hers…? I guess these types of matters were to be discussed between men. Then again, I was no mortal man…I hadn't been so nervous in so long. Lumi and I had our date over two weeks ago and she was being distant. I couldn't lose her. I had to find some way of keeping her. Lumi's words rang in my head like an incessant school bell.

This was ridiculous. In my many years of existence and here I am, completely smitten for whatever reason with some mortal. She was, indeed, some mortal…And nervous, of all things!

"Sebastian?" he stood in the door, "What are you doing here? And where's Lumi? Shouldn't she be here, too?"

"You see, Mr. Olivier…"

"Oh, god," he worried, "Is she alright? She's not hurt or anything, is she?"

"Lumi is perfectly fine," I settled him, "I've kept my promise, sir. She is safe and happy. I promise you."

"Good," he finally calmed down, "So, Sebastian, what brings you here by yourself?"

"Do you think we could talk inside?" I asked, "I'd hate for the wrong pair of ears to hear this and run back to Lumi."

"Sure," Mr. Olivier opened his door to me, "What's on your mind?"

"As you know," I began, "I've come to fall madly in love with your daughter."

"So I've heard."

"I was hoping," I rubbed my hands anxiously, "you would give me your permission and blessing to ask for her hand…"

Mr. Olivier's face went blank. If I had learned anything in my centuries of living, it's the face of an overprotective father. It had been an age since I had seen one up close, but this was definitely one of them. I had a feeling that Lumi's father owned a gun. Granted, it wouldn't kill me, but I still feel pain.

"You want to marry my little girl?" he finally spoke after the momentary silence.

"Yes, sir," I confirmed, "The very one."

"My baby?" he asked, "My precious little angel? My flesh and blood? The only thing I got left of my wife?"

"Yes, sir."

"Tell me, Sebastian," Mr. Olivier kicked his foot up on a chair, "Why? Why do you want to marry my Lumi?"

"Why wouldn't I?" I countered, "Lumi is a smart, beautiful young lady that I'd be more than happy to put my life on the line for."

Her father thought it over for a moment or two, "Do you make her happy?"

"Yes, sir," I nodded, "Very happy."

"Does she make you happy?"

"Of course." Along with exhausted, exasperated, and a little angry occasionally, but all in tolerable amounts.

"Well," he breathed a heavy sigh, "I guess I can't really say no to that, can I?"

"Excuse me?" I cocked my head to the side, "I'm sorry, sir. I don't understand."

"I like you, Sebastian," Mr. Olivier admitted, "Out of all of the men that Lumi's brought home over the years, you're definitely my favorite. You make her light up like the night sky every time you open your mouth. You keep her safe. What more could a father want for his daughter?"

"Thank you, sir," I was taken aback. I guess her father wasn't as much of a savage as what I previously surmised.

"I'd be happy for you to ask Lumi to marry you," he allowed, "I know her mother would've loved you, too. May God rest her soul."

"Yes," I nodded, trying to cover my flinch over that G word he used, "Well, thank you, Mr. Olivier. I will keep you updated on her response and the wedding date."

"You're welcome, Sebastian," he smiled, "Good luck."

And on that note, I had left Lumi's father in his doorway and started heading back to the manor. I had no need to go shopping for Lumi's engagement ring. I had already got one when I got her promise ring. Although I loved her in sapphires, I had a diamond ring ready for her.

Asking Lumi to marry me would only be half the battle. Asking her to be mine for eternity and making her immortal…? That would be an incredibly different story…