"Hello"

Amu turned to see Ciel standing in front of her with Snake by his side, giving one of his fake polite smiles, "I do not believe we met. I am Ciel Phantomhive, may I know yours milady?"

Edward Midford who was next her, felt uneasy and was certain he was starting to sweat from nervousness.

"My name is Amethyst Forsythe. It is a pleasure to meet you."

Amu or Amethyst for now, curtsied to him deeply with an elegant expression on her face, completely devoid of any tension or worry whereas compared to her partner for the evening, Edward Midford was sweating bullets.

The blonde's eye twitched uncomfortably, knowing his body language was damning but he couldn't control himself. He loved his sister but he had no idea what possessed Lizzy to take Amy aboard and disguise her as a noble woman as his company.

Although...he did like spending time with her even though she did not look like herself at the moment... but not like this, he didn't expect any sort of elaborate charade like this.

Suddenly, Edward started to stammer uncomfortably as Amy suddenly presses herself against him, hugging his arm.

"Pardon me Lord Phantomhive but my date and I would like to dance. If you would excuse me, I really do wish to spend as much time with him as possible."

"But of course, I apologize for taking your time. It was a pleasure speaking with you."

"Likewise milord. Have a pleasant evening."

Amelia dips into a elegant curtsy before whisking her date away, passing by Sebastian who eyed her with interest.

She seems awfully familiar...

Putting his curiosity aside, he continued walking until he was by his master's side," Is something the matter milord?"

"Amu is on the ship. Find out why the hell she's Edward's date of all things and how did he do it under my nose?!"

After the teenager's irritant hiss, he turns on his heel and storms off causing Sebastian to smirk in amusement until he notices a red-faced Edward Midford dancing with his date. Amelia was giggling, lightening the mood as Edward misstepped and fumbled along in the waltz, the more nervous he got. Sebastian could see Edward's mother watching in distaste until something most interesting happened.

"Pardon me."

Amelia turns, a big smile on her face because she was giggling so much until she realized she didn't recognize the person in front of her. He had brilliant blonde hair, glasses and eyes like Grell's. He smiled calmly as he took her hand in his to kiss it.

"I heard that a charming beauty has graced the dance floor but I didn't believe it. I'm glad my curiosity got the better of me."

Edward watched as Amethyst curtsied respectfully and thanked him modestly for his words. He marveled at how composed she was. She was supposed to be a simple commoner yet she carried herself like a true noble. Lizzy was the one who told him to watch over her yet Amy/Amethyst was doing perfectly fine on her own. Edward suddenly visibly flinches when he realizes that the mysterious man had just asked Amy for a dance but was surprised when she turned to him and asked for permission.

"Why would you ask me? For permission? We are not in any sort of official courtship."

Amelia tilts her head, her hand brushing gently at the locks of her wig, "Of course I know that but tonight I am your date for the evening. Your feelings matter."

Edward blushes instantly all over again, his heart pounded in his chest. He wondered what could he say to this. Instead, something in him made him lean forward and kiss her, shockingly close to her lips but due to the angle, all Lady Midford and Sebastian could see was the two heads turn away from them and from their view it looked like a romantic kiss with Edward's dominant hand supporting Amethyst's head and the other hand holding her upright hand in his.
Mr Midford who was also watching was doing his level best not to laugh at his wife gaping at her son for his boldness. They watch Edward pull away, not a hint of red in sight on his face as he bent on one knee and kisses her hand.

"Your kindness and empathy is truly one of your greatest features Mademoiselle Forsythe. I will join my parents for now so please find me once you are done."
Amethyst AKA Amelia AKA Amu could only stare as Edward walked away until she feels someones soft lips against her ear and a hand encircling her waist.

"May we dance now?"

He sounded irritated and Amethyst took a deep breath, hoping her embarrassment wasn't so apparent on her face as she followed the spectacle wearing blonde onto the dance floor.

Why did guys always kiss her so chastely?!

Teasing was awful and confusing!

She shakes her head, banishing such thoughts and takes Ronald's hand in hers. She wondered if Edward really liked her or was he just teasing her like Ikuto used to.

Edward faced himself for the worst as he approached his parents; his father seemed proud for some reason while his mother's face was completely incredulous to read.

"What do you know about that girl?"

Edward blinks realizing that his mother was not looking at him but his date, she turns and watches in awe as Amethyst and the mystery partner of hers were dancing expertly and in complete synchronization to the now faster paced song.

"She has far more social graces than any other servant. She practically carries herself as well as Ciel's butler!"

"Why thank you Lady Midford thought I did not personally teach Amelia how to dance but however she came about learning, I don't think anyone can disregard the obvious charm she emits."

Edward's mother turns to Sebastian sharply who had quietly come to her side, "Did Ciel teach her?"

"Perish the thought. My master is nowhere near as proficient as her as you know."

She merely hums in agreement but her eyes immediately become transfixed as she watched Amelia being dipped low on to the floor. The blonde dance partner lifts her easily. The two seemed to be smiling widely and from what she could see and from the older gentleman's movements it was obvious that he fancied her. He leaned in to her close and says something to her that made her laugh. He takes her hand and guides her out of the room and away from prying eyes causing Lady Midford to frown.

"Edward. Follow after her."

She turned to see her son blushing as his father kept clapping his back obviously in approval of his earlier romantic gesture and she glared in annoyance which at the same time made her unhappiness give off in waves which was enough to snap them to attention.

"Edward. Balcony. Go."

Ronald stood next to Amethyst who was looking over the ocean, looking at her fondly. She was pretty, sweet and she was a fantastic dance partner. He leans in to give her kiss but was surprised to find himself held at knife point.

The cool blade pressed against his skin, Amethyst still not looking at him, "Who are you and what business so you have with me?"

Surprisingly, Ronald managed to regain his composure and replied casually, "Geez princess, you need not be so on edge. I just want to kiss you."

"I don't like being kissed without permission."

He smirks and out of nowhere, he presses her against the balcony, her knife slipping out of her hand and falling onto the floor whilst his hands on her wrists.

"Then why is it that the other guy can kiss you without much trouble then?"

He sees her falter slightly at his remark but not enough for an opening.

"He is a noble. You're a grim reaper."

Almost instantly, Ronald's expression turned serious, "How do you know my kind?"

"The eyes are a dead giveaway don't you think?"

She extends her hands and presses her nails down harshly into his skin causing him to pull away in pain. She slaps him with her hand and pulls him close by his tie before picking up her knife easily back into her hand.

"You know the knife was just a friendly warning for you not to overstep your boundaries but it seems like you didn't get it."

Ronald laughs, unable to help himself. She was fiery and damn, he sure liked it, "You are awfully sexy Am."

She blinks once then twice then a third time but before she could even think what to say to reply to that, she hears Edward calling causing her to curse. She turns swiftly, trying her best to quickly lift the heavy material of her skirt so she can hide her knife again but Ronald had other ideas.

Ciel was angry, Sebastian hasn't returned from his information gathering and Elizabeth just kept feeding him cake in the meantime. He wanted to know where Amu was.

"You should go tell her how you feel"

Ciel looks up to see Sieran floating above him and blinks his eye again to see Cyan now there too.

"Yes yes you should!"

"It's none of your business."

"Ciel you are being a coward."

"I dare you to say that again."

Sieran opens his mouth but his brother held him back. Ciel watches the two struggle comically. The guardian characters were too out there for him to appreciate. Sebastian was one thing but fairies?

"For the final time! We are not fairies Ciel!"

Ciel ignores his tiny would be self and thinks back onto his conversation with Amu that they shared while Edward lost in his thoughts. She spoke kindly, her curiosity and knowledge regarding his company surprised him even though such information was public and known by all. She had no idea that she was even interested in talking about the Funtom company. Earlier when she introduced herself as Amethyst Forsythe, she started a conversation about the current market of entertainment and the economy of Britain.

Amu continuously surprised him. He smiles at the thought, unnoticed by everyone but stops immediately when he spots Sebastian finally coming up to him.

It is finally time.

Edward finally finds the balcony but could only stare in shock when he sees Amethyst and Ronald in a compromising position.

She was glaring at Ronald angrily who was behind her with his hand under her skirt, his gloved fingers on her exposed thigh and her hand on his while their other hands were on her stomach, their fingers intertwined.

In a fit of rage, he rushes forward but Ronald was faster, he jumps backward and somersaults out of the way and off the balcony. Edward tried to grab him but he was too slow and he yells in anger until he feels a firm grip on his wrist.

"Forget it. We need to go."

He turns around and holds her by the shoulders, his concern coming off in waves. "What happened?!" he was frantic, his eyes wide and alert.

"N-nothing! It's nothing to worry about!" she answered, startled by his expression

"You're a girl and he is a man. Of course I would care! I thought you said you cared about my feelings?"

"Yes of course I do! How could-"

Amu stops, realizing that Edward had gone off on a hysterical ramble and it was starting to make her uncomfortable. Without knowing what else to do, she stands on her tip toes and kisses him on the chin causing him to stop with immediate effect.

Wha-?

He blushes hard, complete loss of words.

"Are you feeling alright now?"

Edward was sure his face was as red as a lobster now, his mind was racing from the innocent kiss and his heart was pounding so harshly, he was wondering if he was going to get a heart attack. He closes his eyes, clenching his fists as he tried to regain his breathing control.

He finally lifts his head to face her but when he opens his eyes, she was looking at him softly with a warm blush on her cheeks and she was so close that her sweet perfume was entrancing him. He takes a deep breath and decides to do what his mother always told him to do.

Follow your instincts Edward

He bent down, his lips against her cheek now, brushing it lightly—and still that light touch sent shivers through Amu's nerves, shivers that made her whole body tremble. "If you want me to stop, tell me now," he whispered. When she still said nothing, he brushed his mouth against the hollow of her temple. "Or now." He traced the line of her cheekbone. "Or now." His lips were against hers.

"Or—"

But Amu had enough. No more teasing. She had enough of being teased. She wanted a kiss.

She reaches up and pulls him down to her, and the rest of his words were lost against her mouth. He kisses her gently, carefully, but it wasn't gentleness she wanted, not now, not after all this time when she was constantly made to endure guys treating her like a damn flower.

Amu knots her fists in his shirt, pulling him harder against her. He groaned softly, low in his throat, and then his arms circled her, gathering her against him, and they realized something, they were kissing and they sure as hell did not want to stop.

Unfortunately, it did not take for an interruption to occur. A gasp sounded at the doorway and a plate shattered on the floor, they stop reluctantly to turn and see that it was Edward's sister.

"S-sorry..."

Amu sighs trying not to look too disappointed until she feels a soft kiss to her temple, she turns and smiles sharing another kiss with the older gentleman.

Another time then.