Chapter 14

The day after their talk, Luciana had the greatest idea of all time. At least it seemed like it at the moment. She would have to ask the kid's permission before bed. If he wouldn't mind then things would be looking a little less glum. She smiled to herself but tried to remain calm whilst on duty. But apparently her giddiness didn't escape a certain butler. "What is wrong with you?" Sebastian sighed exasperated. It was just the two of them in the kitchen, which normally wouldn't bother him, but she kept bouncing on the palm of her feet, which he found oddly adorable but the clicking of her heels was beginning to annoy him. 'Maybe I shouldn't have gotten those...' "Don't start acting like those three." He looked to her when she didn't answer.

"Me? Act like them?" A look of betrayal crossed her face. "Excuse me but do you see any burned food here? Or broken dishes?" She sent him an incredulous look and continued. "No? Oh goody so you aren't blind." She couldn't help but role her eyes when the demon chuckled at her sarcasm. "Not funny Sebastian..." Luce growled. 'Stupid teasing demon...'

"Then do tell, what has you so excited?"

The butler curiously watched a grin spread on her face. She was practically beaming with delight. "Well~ he he he~ nothing much." She was beginning to behave like Undertaker and that- understandably enough- worried him. "Oh, don't look at me like that." She patted his shoulder in a comforting manner that only seemed to earn her a look of disbelieve. 'Who knew a demon could look so worried?' She sighed when his demeanor didn't change. "Honestly, don't you worry your cute little sadistic mind over it."

"Cute?" The look he wore made Luciana think Sebastian currently thought she was crazy. It ticked her off.

"Shush, you." She glared at him. "Don't ruin my mood." A chuckling demon. That was her response. Luce clicked her tongue, but what she said was true. She really thought he could be kind of cute at times; like when there were kittens around or when he was speechless. 'So cute, yet so damned hot.' Her eyes twinkled with mischief. Oh the things she would like to do to him.

The hours passed rapidly and soon it was already time for the young earl to head to bed. Luciana had barely managed to catch him and Sebastian in time. "Young master?" She joined them on their walk to his bedroom.

"What is it?" Ciel stared at her curiously when he saw her excitement. Usually she tended to be rather casual, so he wasn't sure if this was a good or bad thing.

"Well, I was wondering if I could use your electrical plugs." 'That's it?' he stopped in his track and looked at his new maid with an unreadable expression. He didn't know what he was expecting but this was an odd request. "Is that a yes?" She chuckled at him, amused that he had spaced out.

Ciel cleared his throat uncomfortably; somehow she always managed to make him feel like a child. It was embarrassing. "Yes, that's fine." She grinned and skipped away before anything else could be said. The boy turned a questionable look to his butler.

"It is getting rather late, my lord." Ciel frowned at his butler's smirk, but decided not to push any further.

Luciana was ecstatic. 'Finally! I can charge my phone.' Now, her reaction may seem a little over the top but for Luce not having her phone was problematic. She loved music and listened to it any chance she got. Though sadly, in this time, music wasn't as freely available as in hers. Well, there were the few street performers and music boxes but it wasn't like she could just press play and endlessly listen to hundreds of songs. So being able to charge her phone meant she could listen to music again. It made her happy beyond words.

And Sebastian soon found out exactly how happy. It had been a few days since and Luciana had settled down to her usual self. She seemed to be in a better mood than before but it was barely noticeable. Apparently none of the other servants had noticed and Sebastian had to admit; she was good at hiding such things. His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of clattering and soft hums coming from the kitchen. He frowned. It was the middle of the night and everyone should have been asleep. He made his way over to the kitchen only to be greeted of the sight of a dancing Luciana.

He stopped dead in his tracks and leaned against the kitchen door, watching her in awe; her steps, her twirls, the sway of her hips, the movement of her arms, the genuine expression on her face and the way her hair would swing to catch up to her movement. It was enchanting.

She sung softly at some moments, hummed at others and was simply lost in her world of music and dance. She twirled and swayed while preparing a cup of tea. A softer song came on and she stopped her swift movements to slow and steady, singing along to the chorus.

"I hate you I love you
I hate that I love you
Don't want to, but can't put
Nobody else above you
I hate you I love you
I hate that I love you
You want her, you need her
And I'll never be her...Ugh, too depressing." She shuffled her songs looking for a more upbeat one. "Much better." She smiled, going back to faster, more sensual and enticing movements.

Sebastian chuckled. She still hadn't noticed him. He made his way to the kitchen table, leisurely taking a seat and continued watching her. He wondered how long it would take for her to turn around and stop dancing. 'How will she react?' he mused quietly. For now he would enjoy the show.

Luce had truly missed this feeling, just the music and her. It was her escape, her reality, her world. Dancing with the music and expressing whatever was meaningful or meaningless, that was her freedom even when she was forced into different homes, locked out in the winter or sent to catholic school. It helped her deal and she thoroughly enjoyed it. She checked the tea and finished it off with some milk and honey. With her cup in hand, she turned to leave- "Ahhh!" Luciana barely managed to hold onto the cup when she saw Sebastian sitting at the table with an amused smirk. She huffed, taking off her head phones. "Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" Honestly she didn't know what he was thinking.

Sebastian chuckled at her shock and waited for her to take a seat. "I didn't think you would be so surprised." She sent him a glare over the rim of her teacup. "Who would have thought you could dance." He mused with a smug smirk and delightfully watched as her eyes widened ever so slightly and a small blush tinted her cheeks. "And so enticing at that..."

Luciana noticed him lick his lips. It gave her a boost of confidence. After all she didn't think that just anyone could entice a demon. She giggled. "Enticing huh?" Luce took a sip of tea trying to calm down her still rapid beating heart. "You haven't seen anything yet." She sent him a devious smile that made his eyes flare fuchsia.

Sebastian had to admit; she was different from all the other humans. Usually, humans were nothing but potential meals or measly toys to pass time, annoyances more often than not. Luciana however intrigued him to no end. Her personality was so confident yet laid-back. She relied on herself and knew exactly what to do to get what she wanted, even if she doesn't act on it.

"What?" She furrowed her brows at the demon. Why was he looking at her like that? It unnerved her a little, so she threw her now empty cup at him. He caught it with ease. 'Duh...' She rolled her eyes at his grin.

"Why are you even awake at this hour?"

"Couldn't sleep..." She sighed ruefully and laid her head onto the table with disappointment. It was just one of those nights where you really want to sleep but can't. She hated it and had this nagging suspicion that after the recent scare she wouldn't be able to sleep either. The girl sent the demon an accusing glare that was met with his questioning stare. "You shouldn't sneak up on people." Luciana huffed. Yes, it's his fault she would now lose sleep. "You could at least make it up to me."

Sebastian lifted a curious brow at her. Wasn't it her fault for not being perceptive of her surrounding? He subtly rolled his eyes. He'll let her have her way- for now. "And how should I do that?"

She pursed her lips in thought. 'How indeed...' Luce looked at the demon thinking about all the possible things she could make him do. Luciana couldn't help but grin cheekily. Oh there was just so much. 'No. Bad Luce...' She almost thought she'd seen him shiver. She shook her head. 'Something helpful...' She tapped her chin as the demon sat there patiently waiting for her request. Luce snapped her fingers as she noticed the perfect opportunity. Sebastian was an age old demon. Clever beyond believe and books only taught her so much. She hummed appreciatively and looked at the demon. "You could teach me the runic language."

Sebastian frowned. Runes? What an odd request. "No one uses them anymore." He deadpanned.

'You would think that wouldn't you.' Luciana sighed. "Are you trying to say you don't know how to?" She received an incredulous look. Good. "Then what's the problem?"

He seemed to be debating the pros and cons of teaching the girl, when finally a chilling grin spread across his face. Oh no, she was beginning to think this was a bad idea. She gulped as his cat like slits peered into her. 'When had his eyes changed?' He practically oozed mischief. "Fine. We'll start now, since you don't seem tired." The demon smirked. Yep, she was so going to regret this.

They spent the rest of the night in the kitchen studying the runic language. Luciana was soon reminded that Sebastian could be one hell of a torturous teacher. It only stopped when she had fallen asleep in the middle of his explanation and seeing that the butler didn't need a tired out parlor maid he let her sleep.

When Sebastian had woke her up in the morning, he told her to pack her belongings. Apparently the whole household would be going into town.

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