A/N at the bottom: :)

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Today was a bit special as many guests were visiting the manor. I was on my way down to the game room to greet them. They have been here for a little bit already, but I accidently fell asleep in the tub when bathing which caused me to be late. In a bit of a hurry, I pace quickly towards the room. However, as I begin to venture down the hallway. I almost stumble into a rat trap that was sitting on the floor.

I blink in confusion at the random device and find many more placed around the whole hallway. I sweatdrop, wondering who put these here and why so many. The servants eventually swarm my vision and I step around the traps diligently, "Mey-Rin, why are these traps here?"

"For the rats, Miss. Rina, yes!" she clarifies with a smile.

I sigh and pinch the bridge of my nose, "You really don't need this many." I inform.

"What are all of you doing?" I hear Sebastian's deep voice bark up behind me. I almost jump out of my skin at his random appearance but calm myself down quickly.

"'What?' you say...we've decided to capture the rats!" Bard explains. I'm pretty sure I just saw Finnian in a cat costume I think with concern.

"Aha...and that is...?" Sebastian trails off, watching the buffoons. The servants continue to bumble around trying to catch rats which I have yet to see on the floor. "Young master!" Sebastian calls out randomly and I turn to see my brother strolling down the hallway with a piece of paper in his hand.

"Tonight, escort duke Randall by carriage to his mansion. Will you take care of the carriage?" Ciel asks his butler. "Leave tonight's plans open." he commands afterward.

"Understood." Sebastian replies with a smirk. He puts a hand to his chest, "Then when I finish the preparations for the carriage, I will bring up some afternoon tea to your room. I have prepared apple and raisin dip pie for today's snack. I will bring it to you when it's baked, so please wait just a bit."

The servants continue to make a racket in the background, and it irritates me slightly. Can they calm down for a single second? The snack on today's menu sounds fire and I skip over to Ciel with a smile. "Let's hang out today."

He sweat drops with a wry smirk, "You just want my snack."

I purse my lips, "No, I just want to spend some quality time with you is all."

He sends me a knowing look, "Right, but no, I want some alone time. Our guests earlier gave me a bit of a headache."

I pout in response, "Fine, go have fun with your paperwork."

He takes his leave right after and I watch his back dejectedly. It appears Sebastian had enough of the servant's shouts and exclaims because he suddenly dives toward the floor in a flash; holy fuck, that arch and stretch. I watch in amazement though because I can't even do that without breaking my back. He lurches back up with the rats in hand and I pale at the sight of them.

"Now, please do your work without playing around. We will be having guests tonight." Sebastian demands and informs the idiot trio.

"Ugh, get rid of those. I may have vaccines but I'm not invincible." I gag at the sight of them, not wanting to get sick.

Sebastian raises an eyebrow at my statement and tosses them into a net Tanaka was holding suddenly. The servants were on the ground in defeat at their failed mission. I smirk and couldn't help but think that Sebastian was a very capable man.

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I went to study in library for a little while but, eventually it got boring. Putting the last book away, I walk out of the room with a small yawn; my brain was fried. There's a lot to learn in these old ass books. They may be newer here but in two hundred some years they are considered a relic. While walking back to my bedroom, I spot Mey-Rin wandering down the hallway in a rush.

She spots me and slows down, "Miss. Rina!" she calls out.

"What's up?" I ask, noticing the letter in her hand. "Why are you running?"

She holds the letter out to me, "This just came in! I was on my way to deliver it to Mr. Sebastian, yes!"

I take it with a nod, "I'll give it to him. Go back to your chores before you get scolded."

I watch her leave in a hurry again and I flip the letter around to the front, "To Sir Ciel Phantomhive and Valet..." I read out loud.

I hum in thought as I begin to walk toward Ciel's study to give it to him. I wonder what was inside, probably something important I conclude. I turn the corner and find Sebastian standing outside Ciel's door with a tray holding the snack for the afternoon. I tilt my head in confusion and begin to walk towards him, "Sebastian!" I call out while waving the letter around in the air. "A letter just came in."

He turns to look at me impassively, "Who is it addressed to?" he asks.

"To you and my broth-" I get cut off as I accidently trip on the carpet in the hallway. I fumble slightly by tripping over my own two feet and Sebastian catches me. We fall slowly in my eyes; everything was in slow motion. I was pushed against his chest as he holds me down by the back as the window above us explodes. I could see the tiny glass fly around us in a rain of sparkles. I feel a couple of pieces land in my long wavy hair as I sit on top of Sebastian in an odd daze. He was oddly relaxed under me.

We took a moment to stare at each other. There was no emotion underneath our eyes. Just a simple curiosity I suppose I would label it as. The world ticks by slowly and I find that I was very close to his face. Straddling across his lap, he sits up unexpectedly and just like that the moment was broken. The pie lands on the tray but I don't take the miracle with much interest. I still held the letter in my hand in a firm grip.

"Oh dear," he comments with a blank face. "Rina, is that letter-" he begins, and I blush finally realizing the position we were in. I've never been this close to a man before. I open the letter with stuttering fingers and take out the folded piece of paper inside. I hand it over to him, trying to ignore the scenario I was in currently. Was Sebastian always this lean? I think shamelessly. Ah! Dirty thoughts go away, those books are getting to you! I watch intently as he reads the paper until he sighs slightly, "What an undignified invitation..." he mutters lowly, but I was able to hear.

I frown in concern, "What is it?" I ask while trying to take a peek at it.

He doesn't let me see and I give up easily enough. I begin to question why I was still on his lap. He doesn't like it when I touch him usually, which is weird. I'm pretty sure it was only with me too. He doesn't even seem that bothered with anybody else.

I blush again unconsciously at our predicament and he smirks slyly, "Why, Rina, if you wanted to touch me that bad, you could've just said so."

I flush even more, and my ears felt pretty warm, he wants to play that game, huh? He's messing with the wrong woman! I take what I have learned from many romance novels and t.v. shows and attempt to be bold. "Oho~ But Sebastian, I believe it was you who grabbed me first." I rebuke with my own smirk in revenge, my face red as a tomato.

I think his only grows and his eyes flicker slightly which confuses me a bit. "I couldn't help it under your gaze, my lady." he replies with a deep voice.

Okay, never mind, I shouldn't play with the fire. Bard eventually comes into view behind Sebastian and I get up with a steaming face. That motherfucker thinks he's the hot stuff, doesn't he?! Ugh, I hate men, mainly Sebastian but still. He's got those fuck boy vibes is what teenagers would call it back in my time. I fume on the spot as Sebastian stands up, looking like he won a god damn trophy.

"What the hell happened?!" Bard exclaims when he got closer to us.

Finnian was running after him while panting, "Are you guys alright?" he asks.

Sebastian stands next to me and grabs me by the waist, pulling me close to his chest, "Oh, it was nothing much."

I want to kill him, can he die? I glare at his chest with a fuming red face. I want to die actually, is that possible? He let's go of me afterward with a fake smile. I stand away from him, feeling too violated emotionally and physically after that encounter. "My apologies, everyone, but can I entrust the cleaning and supper preparations to you?" he asks with the pie still in hand.

"That's fine, but..." Bard trails off in bewilderment.

"I have a bit of minor business to take care of. After you finish, clean this too, please." Sebastian instructs while handing the pie over to Bard who appears very confused. "I shall return before dinner time."

I frown deeply, and suddenly wonder where my brother was. The shattering window was quite loud, and we were near his study. I turn to ask Sebastian where he was only to find he was already gone. My brow dips in question and I find Bard looking for him also to ask him a question.

I storm towards the study in a panic, I practically rip the door off its hinges when opening it. Ciel was not there like he should be. There were papers all around the room and the windows were open. That asshole, Sebastian, purposely distracted me, he didn't want to tell me Ciel was kidnapped. I grit my teeth in annoyance and pure raging fury. Like hell, I was going to sit here and wait for my kidnapped brother again. I will not let this event repeat itself twice!

I hunt down Mey-Rin and find her cleaning up the glass in the hallway. "Mey-Rin! Do you remember the address on that letter?" I ask in a hurry.

She stares at me in concern, "Why, yes. Why?" she asks.

My brows dip in determination, "Tell me it, now." I demand.

She tells me what it was, and I realize it was in London. How the hell was I going to get there? I wouldn't make it in time, or he might be dead by then. I run to my bedroom and close the door behind me when I arrive. I bite my fingernail nervously as I pace in my bedroom in thought. My brother could be dead by the time Sebastian arrives. He might not be either though. Ugh, there are too many possibilities and I can only hope for one outcome, that my brother is alive.

Oh my god, what if Sebastian dies trying to get him back?! What do I do then!? What about my brother?! Some tears cloud my eyes from frustration and fright for what may come to those two people.

All I could do was sit and wait which is so annoying. Something bad could happen to them and it terrifies me down to my core. This was beginning to sound like the scenario when the twins got kidnapped. All these nerves were beginning to make my stomachache. I cup my hand around my mouth as my whole head was in emotional turmoil and unwanted flashbacks. Warm tears begin to run down my cheeks, but I ignore them along with my sobs.

If they don't come back, what do I do? All I can do is hope Sebastian saves him and they are both well when they get back. There was no way I would make it in time as it was a thirty-minute ride to London. I don't have a coach prepared either and I don't think Tanaka was fit for the job. Riding a horse was out of the question also, don't know how to either. Goddamnit, why don't we own a damn car?! I've seen quite a few when visiting London.

How the hell is Sebastian getting there anyhow? I think randomly but toss the thought away; it doesn't matter how he gets to him; I just want my brother back safe and not declared as missing or dead. I drag myself over to my bed, my endless pacing coming to an end. I lay down on it and hug the pillow to my chest, burying face into it. I was terrified, angry, and hopeful.

I don't think I can handle his disappearance another time around...

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After a couple of hours of being alone to my thoughts in my bedroom, I went into the kitchen to get dinner started. If Sebastian does make it home with Ciel, they will be exhausted. I decided to do something for him, no matter how angry I was at him. While I am terrible at cooking, I do know how to make a mean pan-fried hamburger. Not that anyone knows what that is yet, sadly. Hehe, they'll get a taste of a twenty first century American meal.

If only I knew how to fry food because I will be saddened that there is no french fries to go with this. I let the hamburgers simmer in the pan and take out some cheese. The door to the backyard was open in the kitchen due to the intense smoke. Sebastian said they would be home around this time, I think.

The meat doesn't take long to cook, and I put the stove on low to keep it warm. Wiping my hands on my apron, I take it off with a satisfactory smile; I haven't made a meal for god knows how long, it felt so refreshing. The chef's in the previous manor would teach me quite a lot and I adapted it. I usually just suck at cooking in general though. I can mold the meat into a ball and spice it up, it's not that difficult. It's nothing like Sebastian's meals though, which are orgasmic to eat.

I make my way to the front foyer and head outside; the servants have been waiting for the butler-master duo for quite some time.

"Mr. Sebastian is late, yes he is..." Mey-Rin mentions out loud.

Finnian nods, "I know right~? Usually he hurries for dinner time." he comments. I frown sadly, not liking those answers. I couldn't deny they were right though. Suddenly, I hear Finnian make a noise of surprise.

I find him staring into the distance and I could see the outline of a single figure. My breath stills and I find that it was Sebastian and he was holding Ciel in his arms. The butler face was holding his signature smile and I stay frozen in place as relief floods throughout my body.

"Mr. Sebastian! Welcome back!" Mey-Rin greets happily.

I stare at the duo in silence, too many emotions were taking hold in my mind.

"We've returned." Sebastian announces, still holding Ciel who was frowning in his grasp. At a closer glance, I could tell Ciel was roughed up quite a bit and there were so many bullet holes in Sebastian's jacket I was concerned if he was okay. There was not a single mark on Sebastian's body though and I find that extremely strange.

The servants express their concerns for their master and co-worker. Eventually Sebastian comments, "We just tripped while we were out."

I scowl at his excuse, there was no way you just tripped. I march up to them and Ciel spots me before Sebastian does as he was conversing with the servants. My brother looks away guiltily as if I wasn't coming towards him.

That made me even angrier and I stop in front of them, "You are both idiots!" I shout at them with misty eyes. Sebastian stares at me in surprise and Ciel continues to avoid eye contact. I let out a slight sob I tried holding back and that got my brother's attention really quick. His face pales at seeing my already reddened eyes and appears at a loss for words.

I reach forward and attempt to hug both of their figures at once. It was a bit of a struggle as Sebastian was so tall and my brother was still awkwardly being cradled in his arms. "I-I'm so happy, that the b-both of you are alright." I wail loudly and hiccup through my tears.

I feel Ciel's hand pat my back lightly in response and I step back with a sniffle. I couldn't stop my tears because I was so overjoyed with their return. Sebastian was staring at me, appearing a bit baffled by my confession. If he thinks I was fine with him tricking me, he had another thing coming.

Finnian being the cute child he was says something funny afterward, "That big hug is like 'upsie daisy.' Looks fun~!" he comments while mentioning the hold Sebastian keeps on my brother.

I had to keep back a laugh because Ciel's expression appears mortified by the observation. Ciel glares at Finnian and demands he be put down by Sebastian. He obliges with a small smirk, "Of course it's not fun!" Ciel shouts in irritation, his face red with embarrassment while giving Finnian three hits on the head, resulting in three swollen bumps.

I would be laughing if I wasn't beyond livid right now. Sebastian approaches my brother again and kneels onto one knee, "Please forgive my behavior. I have made a grave error as the Phantomhive's butler. How might I ever compensate for it?" We all stare in bewilderment of his actions and he continues when silence greets his ears, "Today's supper preparations have been left entirely unfinished."

I smile knowingly and walk towards him as he gets up from the ground, "Don't worry about that. I made everyone dinner while you were gone."

His eyes widen in surprise and he frowns right after the surprise wears off, "My lady, it is not your place to prepare meals."

My eye twitches uncontrollably in response. That's all I get, a scold? Not even a thank you from him. Multiple tick marks take place on my temple and my hand clenches at my side. Oh yes, I was pissed off at him before, but this just adds more fuel to the fire. I take back what I said at the ball Elizabeth prepared, I will take my anger out on him because it is his fault. That mother fucker not only lied to me but is ungrateful too?

I raise my own hand lightening quick and strike him in the face with a powerful slap. I'm surprised he didn't stop my hand because I've seen him avoid many hits. But, by his expression, I could tell he was more surprised by the fact I just hit him.

"R-Rina?!" Ciel sputters next to me, staring at my hand in shock.

A red mark was stained across the left side of Sebastian's face and I pant with pent up emotions, "That is being for being a deceitful and disrespectful person!"

I could feel the air change and it made me feel like I was suffocating. Sebastian turns his head with a fake closed eye smile he is known for wearing. I could tell he was very angry at me for hitting him, but I don't care. He went over the line with my trust in him today. The servants were whispering in the background and I couldn't care less.

"My lady, I apologize for any offense I made against you." Sebastian grinds out with a slight bow.

I could tell he didn't mean any of the apologies and he knows I could tell. This was all a performance for everyone else, "Fine." I accept but that was just saying it.

The servants leave us and the other two begin to follow them inside. I stop them though before they could go in, "Wait." I call out to them. They stop and turn around to stare at me, "I'm not finished with this conversation."

Ciel sighs lightly with a frown, "Can't this wait until tomorrow?"

"I will be heard for what I have a say and I would appreciate it if you would both listen to it seriously." I convey with a clipped tone.

Ciel crosses his arms over his chest, pure defiance radiating from his body language. "Fine, go on."

"I know you both deal with private matters you wish to keep me out of. As much as I dislike it, I know you are trying to protect me." I begin and Ciel relaxes his stance slightly, realizing I wasn't going to yell at him. Sebastian stares impassively as if he was looking right through me. "But I would like to know when my brother is kidnapped and not treated as an obstacle who doesn't need to know."

I glare at Sebastian mostly at that part and he glares back just as well. "Do you have any clue how worried I was?" I mutter and clutch the fabric of my dress with leftover ache. "Not only for you, brother, but you too Sebastian." I point out as my eyes water up again. I catch how the butler's eyes widen in shock and I continue to confess, "You guys, you guys are all I have now along with the servants. Please, I beg of you to not treat me like I am only a nuisance again."

Ciel frowns deeply and he stares at me guiltily, he comes forward and grabs my hand with a serious look. "I'm sorry, I have been treating you unfairly regarding what I do. I am also sorry for making you worry while I was gone, I will try to not disappear as so again."

I smile warmly and give his hand an affectionate squeeze. Sebastian comes forward next, appearing a little less angry but still irritated for whatever reason. "I will not apologize as you would have reacted the same if I told you or not." Sebastian states firmly.

I glare and grab his tie, pulling him down to my height and his eyes widen once again in surprise. "You may not care for me, Sebastian. But I do care for you whether you like it or not along with my brother. So, you better start considering my feelings in matters in such as these, do you understand me?"

His face is in one of awe and he suddenly smiles deeply. I couldn't tell what the smile held underneath it or whether it was genuine or not.

"Yes, my lady."

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During the night, a weird dream raised randomly during it and I sat up with a gasp. The creepy cloaked in black man was back. I begin to pant harshly; my heart was beating so fast I thought it might explode. Only bits and pieces I can remember, and I stand up to walk towards my bathroom. Shivers run up and down my arms and legs as if he was still watching me.

It's always his eyes that spook the hell out of me. While they were very beautiful to admire, I felt like I was sinking inside his pupils. Every secret was out in the open and all that is left is my sad and tormented soul. I think he finds my true self more entertaining than anything. I turn on the oil lamp hanging on the wall of my bathroom and approach the sink. I turn it on and splash water onto my face to help cool me down.

I was still panting slightly as an effort to help calm me down. My form trembles a bit as it was such an intense stare. I remember I was frozen under his compelling gaze and he was smirking that toothy grin of his. He touched my face with his long nails too. I shudder as if I could feel them there. My face drips with water as my memory tries to reclaim the dream.

I look at my mirror and I swore my eyes were the same color and design as his. I let out a scream and punch my mirror by accident. It shatters under my strength and the broken pieces leave tiny cuts all over my hand as they fall. I don't feel the pain though as I dig my palms into my eyes. I was probably smothering blood over my still dripping face. Oh my god, was he in me or something?! Did I see my own eyes change or were I hallucinating?!

I hear the door to the bathroom be shoved open and I twirl around to find Sebastian at the door. He was surveying the bathroom and he finds my mirror broken all over the floor. "My lady, what happened?" he asks bluntly.

I move my head to not stare at him, not sure if my eyes were glowing or not. "Are my eyes the same?" I ask hesitantly, evading his questions momentarily.

"Huh? You are the same, my lady."

I sigh in relief and turn back towards him, "So, it was a hallucination..." I mutter under my breath.

"What is?" he asks curiously.

I shake my head, "It's nothing, I had a strange dream is all."

He nods, accepting my strange behavior. His gaze flickers to my wounded hand abruptly, "My lady! Your hand is bleeding." he points out a bit in concern.

I laugh sheepishly, "Whoops. It'll be okay."

He sighs at my answer and begins to head back out the door, "I shall fetch a first aid kit. Please settle down before I return with it."

I watch as he blends into the shadows of my dark bedroom and I can hear the door close. I stare at the shattered mirror pieces in contempt. My hand drips with blood and I could hear it hit the tile on the floor. I can find my reflection still in the broken bits and like I thought there was blood smeared across my cheek and eye. Both of my eyes were normal though I double-check.

Taking Sebastian's advice, I put my wounded hand under the water from the faucet. It stings and aches under the cold temperature, but it brings back an icy reality; that thing in my dreams will forever haunt me. After I finish cleaning my hand off, I splash water onto my face again and wipe the blood off it. Taking the towel hanging next to the sink, I dry everything off.

I leave the mirror pieces on the floor, deciding to clean them up tomorrow. I head back into my bedroom and I sit down on my bed as I wait for him again. I turn on the oil lamp on at my bedside to let a little light into the room. My hand hurt quite a bit and I wince when I cradle it with my other again. It was bleeding again, but not as profusely. There a knock at the door and Sebastian lets himself in.

He strides on over with the medkit and sets it on the floor as he kneels in front of me. I watch silently as he opens it and takes out bandages. I wish there was disinfectant but that hasn't been invented yet. He reaches for my hand; I give it willingly. He takes it gently to my surprise and I smile lightly at the act of kindness.

"I'm sorry," I mumble, and he keeps his attention on bandaging my hand up. "For waking you up and for earlier." I continue.

He sighs slightly, his brows dipped in concentration, "Do not pay much mind to it, my lady. I was merely passing by when I heard your scream."

I hum in response, calling bullshit on his answer but accept it, nevertheless. "So, what? Are you my knight in shining armor?" I ask humorously.

He smirks a little as he presses down on one of my cuts on purpose and I wince naturally, "I could never hold such a noble title."

"You remind me of him." I recall, his personality reminding me of that thing.

Sebastian looks up at me then with a raised eyebrow, "I beg your pardon?"

I side smile, thinking of that one particular dream where that thing and I interacted. "Something that haunts me, you act similarly if I think about it."

His eyebrow goes higher, not sure what to make of my explanation. "Is it bad or good?" he asks with slight interest.

I smirk lightly and he finishes tying the bandage around my hand, "Both."

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Hey Y'all,

Sorry, this chapter wasn't more manga-related but if I had Rina go with Sebastian; she would have found out the secret and I think that's a little too early for that. So I tried to fill in the moments with more of Rina's outtake. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the chapter nonetheless, lot's mystery going on I would say, no?

By the way, did you guys want the headless chocolate statue chapter or not? The one where Ciel eats the head. If not, I will continue with the arc. Let me know if you want it then I shall write it up.

I hope everyone understands/enjoys the blossoming relationship between Sebastian and Rina. ;)

See ya later, my lovely readers!