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In times of need

I woke up with a pounding head and a sickening taste trickling at the back of my throat. I tried to sit up but found my head was much too heavy to lift so I leaned back down into the pillow. I turned my head to the side; it was only eight, much too early to get up. I should just lie down for a while…just until the throbbing in my temples goes away.

I didn't know how long I slept but the pounding was mild enough for me to sit up and stretch my stiff body…no good, the slight twist of my neck only made me dizzy. I found myself biting down hard to keep from feeling like I needed to throw up. I struggled to remember the events of last night…it only ended in blank memory. Hell, I couldn't even remember where I was last night.

The picture of Zelos kept appearing before me every time I closed my eyes for even a second just to rest. Somehow, I felt he was involved with my current crisis. I was presently debating whether or not I should make a mad dash for the toilet bowl or wait until I couldn't hold it back anymore and let it all out on the sheets. The maid would take care of it…after all she's not paid to sit around doing nothing but take food from the fridge when no one's watching.

I lifted up my hand with great effort and placed it on my forehead…it felt hot. Was I sick?...couldn't be, I don't remember doing anything to get me sick. Maybe I was out in the rain yesterday? Though I had the feeling it didn't rain. Maybe I was out late on a windy night? But I remember the day being pleasant.

Somehow I couldn't help but blame Zelos for abandoning me. Here I was feeling like a pile of crap, searching for some form of memory and he's probably out fooling around with his hunnies. Zelos was funny like that, nothing more than an enigma to me. Always around when I don't need him, but never there when I do. Not that I feel I need him right now, but would it kill him to come in and see what I was up to?

I waited, almost expecting the man to walk in this very instant, blurting out the same pitiable pick up lines while trying to come up with new ones as he went along. I waited, but no one came. I held back a cough and turned carefully to the clock on the bed stand. It was nearly noon. I pushed off the covers, deciding to at least wash my face. I looked down and stared at what I was wearing; a formal evening gown. Did I use this as night attire? Or had I fallen asleep in this?

As I closed my eyes a vague outline of a large group of people formed…though there were so many it was quiet, almost as if they were whispering. I opened my eyes; it would do me no good to wrack my brain about it now.

I slipped my legs over the edge of the bed and placed my feet flat on the floor. As I stood up the feeling that my knees would give way any minute wouldn't leave me. I grasped the wall to support myself and made my way over to the bathroom. Unfortunately, just looking at it made me realize the sickening feeling was still with me.

I rushed over to the bowl and buried my face in it, emptying out the contents of my stomach. I sat on the cold tiles catching my breath. It did wonders to my system. I felt better just getting it all out. Flushing, I got up and rinsed out my mouth and brushed about three times over.

Now that I had gotten rid of everything I had eaten, if I had eaten at all, I was suddenly aware of how hungry I was. My empty stomach demanded food so I got up and hobbled my way over to the stairs. Sebastian passed under and catching my eye he smiled and nodded before moving into the kitchen.

I guess food must be ready by now. I was too hungry to care what I'd be eating as long as I was eating something. I walked down the stairs all the time wary of tripping on the hem of the gown. I hadn't bothered to change out of it; I would after I had something to eat.

I pushed open the swinging door; it was empty except for Sebastian who was standing by the stove. My heart fell; as much as I hated the very sight of that redhead it was awkward not seeing him here.

"Lunch is almost ready; it'll be there in a while." Sebastian informed with his back to me, minding the stove.

I nodded but felt stupid, he couldn't even see me. I settled for taking my seat and waiting patiently for the butler to finish.

Sebastian returned by my side and placed a platter of boiled lobster and salad in front of me, "How are you feeling Miss Sheena? Master Zelos has informed me that you might not be feeling your best today."

I was puzzled, how would Zelos know that? It made me loath him even more, I know I shouldn't be selfish but the thought of him knowing and still taking off disgusted me, "Fine…I'm just a little hungry."

He smiled concernedly, "Eat as much as you like, Master Zelos won't be joining you so the whole dish is yours."

The lobster seemed to come alive and poke me in the head, "I see…thanks."

"Enjoy your meal." With that he strode of into the other room.

I poked the fork straight through the lobster and munched on it, pushing around the salad to the side. A bunch of lettuce leaves and baby tomatoes didn't look so appealing anymore. But I have to thank Sebastian for at least making something; I always thought he only served. Not actually cooked the meals himself.

I finished eating quickly and placed the dish in the sink ready to wash it.

As if sensing what I was about to do Sebastian entered the kitchen, "You can leave that Miss Sheena, I'll see that it gets taken care of."

Usually I would have argued that I could do it myself, but I wasn't in the mood, "Thank you."

"I see that you still haven't changed from the dinner party last night, you must have been awfully tried." Sebastian said moving to wipe the crumbs off the counter.

I looked down at the wine colored dress; it all came back to me in bits and pieces. I began to remember what I was doing. I also remembered that Zelos was with me, "Oh, yes…I should go change now."

I lingered by the door, wanting to ask where Zelos was now but I thought better of it. After all, I didn't really want to know.

"Something wrong Miss Sheena?"

I looked up, "No, no. It's okay. I should go now."

He nodded and I left, picking up my dress as I walked back up the stairs. I twisted the handle and slipped in side searching for my robes.

I opened the closet to find them folded neatly and kept in a pile; those maids can't take a mess even if it was hidden from view. I pulled them out and started to change into them…they had the smell of fresh laundry. I suppose they needed to get cleaned up sometime or the other.

I paused on tying the pink sash when I heard the door open. I hurried to secure the knot as I moved to open my door slightly. I couldn't tell who it was from here so I walked down the stairs. And if anyone asked, I was getting a glass of water.

The voices where muffled by the door separating the kitchen from the main room. I pushed open the door and stopped when Sebastian turned to me.

"May I be of some assistance Miss Sheena?"

I shook my head, "Thanks, but it's alright, I just wanted a glass of water."

He made a move to stand, "Certainly."

I sighed; I couldn't do anything on my own here. I turned towards Zelos who was perched on a high stool browsing through papers. I wonder why he hasn't said anything yet.

"Master Zelos, if you are done with the paperwork I would like to take a look at it as well. If it is permitted." Sebastian returned to me carrying a glass but directing his attention to Zelos, "Here you are Miss Sheena."

I took it gratefully, "Thanks. You know, you don't have to call me Miss all the time. Just Sheena is fine."

Sebastian shook his head, as if it was a crime not to, "Forgive me, but it is unacceptable for me to address you with any other title when in the residence of Master Zelos."

I gave him a smile, "I understand, but if it's a personal thing, I really don't mind being called Sheena."

Zelos finally spoke, "No matter how hard you try, Sebastian will still call you Miss. It's his duty. Oh and, I'm almost done with the papers. You can have it tomorrow."

"Thank you Master Zelos. I'll post them when I'm done."

"Duty?" I questioned facing Zelos.

"Yup. That's right." he leaned forward, "If anyone hears him calling you just by name, word will go around that he's not such a wonderful butler. And believe me, word spreads fast around here."

"But if I don't care what he calls me, why should that affect his status?"

Zelos shrugged, "I don't really know the exact details and all, but think of it as part of the job. When you're a doctor you cure people. When you're a merchant you sell stuff. When you're a blacksmith you make stuff. And as a butler you serve people."

I didn't get how it had anything to do with calling me Miss but I nodded anyways. I figured it was just one of those things you weren't supposed to get right away, "Oh…I see."

Sebastian smiled, "If you need anything I'll be in the garden."

Then he left so that I was alone with Zelos still holding a cup full of water I never wanted in the first place. I wasn't thirsty; it was only supposed to be some sort of an alibi. If I were to take the glass by myself I would have only filled it a quarter of the way.

"So." Zelos started, "What've you been up to today?"

I had to hold back on getting descriptive, "Nothing pleasant."

He chuckled, "Hangovers aren't supposed to be pleasant hun. That's why you don't go drinking all night long when you're not used to it."

I was angry at the fact his tone sounded like he was explaining this to a five year old. At least I knew what I did last night, "I know that already Zelos, you don't have to explain it to me."

"Oh? Is that why I had to carry you home last night? You were so intoxicated you could barely string together a proper sentence."

I growled, "You didn't try anything funny did you? 'Cause if you did I swear--"

He stopped me before I had a chance to finish, "Relax my voluptuous hunny. You temped me but I knew better than to get involved when you didn't know half of what you were talking about."

I became confused, which fueled my anger, "What are you talking about? I don't believe you have the will power to keep your hands where they belong."

He sighed, "Sheena, you would have found yourself in absolutely nothing when you woke up this morning if something had taken place last night. Yet you were still in your evening gown, correct?"

My face flushed at the thought, "How would you know what I was wearing?"

"I put you to bed, and I would have read you a bedtime story but you fell asleep too soon."

I couldn't think of a proper argument to fight him on, "Well, whatever. I doesn't matter."

I went and emptied the water down the drain hole in the sink, if I drank it I'd probably just choke.

"Anyways, how're you doing, now that you've got all those glasses of wine out of your system?" he asked after a while when I thought the conversation was done.

I turned and took a seat opposite of him, "Not too bad I guess. The nausea has died down, so all that's left is the headache."

Zelos grinned and shuffled through the papers on his desk, "That's good…you know, I came in to check on you before I left to see the King. But you were sleeping so I didn't want to disturb you. I mean, I wouldn't want to be woken up from my beauty sleep."

Now I almost feel bad for cursing him earlier on today, it seems silly to be blaming him for my drinking spree. Somehow, he hardly ever makes sense to me anymore. Sometimes I want nothing more than to see him dead but thinking about it, he does have his charming side. The one not covered up by that fake smile he's constantly wearing. Though the day I admit that, is the day hell freezes over.

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