Author's note: I'm really glad that the fic is enjoyable(^_^) My writing style may be in a very easy to read style… But I'm trying my best to improve and to expand my vocabulary…
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-Sebastian! Get over here! What is your cat doing in my bed?
Selina woke up feeling something warm against her face. The black kitten she let Sebastian keep at home was curled up into a ball, right next to her nose. What a wakeup call? Sebastian practically flew into the girl's bedroom to see her red faced, and furious. She was sitting on the very edge of her bed, clutching her blanket to her chest. He just had to admit that she looked cute when she was mad.
-I have no idea how she got out of my room, I apologize, Milady.
-Listen here! If she comes in one more time, she will go back out into the cold of the winter streets!
-Very well, - Sebastian picked up the small animal and patted her on the head. The kitten seemed to enjoy the attention she was getting. – She's not at all bad…
- And I don't really care! Gosh… - Selina huffed, shook her head and tried to calm down. –Take her to your room and get breakfast ready, I will be down in 20 minutes…
-Yes, Milady, - bowing to her, Sebastian walked out of the room. The girl was listening to his footsteps which stopped outside her door. Creeping to see what he was doing, she saw a picture that will probably be usual now… Sebastian was kneeling down and shaking a ribbon in front of the kitten, who was trying to grab it. The butler was smiling at the cuteness…
Selina pursed her lips and walked away, to get dressed. Okay… so she was a tiny bit jealous… maybe even a lot… And the worst part was that she didn't even understand why! She got out a pair of black jeans and a bright blue sweater. Rummaging in her small jewelry box, she found her favorite scull shaped earrings, and put them on. It was a Sunday, an official day of for Phantom, so she didn't have to wear the uniform. She ran a brush through her hair and looked herself over. Her eye was shining with the contract, but thanks to so many inventions of the modern world, she easily could say it was a contact lens and everyone would believe it… Like Tom, the evening before! Even if they saw Sebastian hands, people would think that he is a rock fan or something. Selina smirked at that thought. Her butler and rock… Imagine the unimaginable!
-Good morning.
-To you to, Lady Selina, - in chorus answered the two girls. The delivery boy just nodded.
-Milady, I thought I told you that a lady should not wear pants, - her butler as usual looked her over and closing his eyes set breakfast in front of his mistress
-Sebastian, don't be such a bore… Pants are far more comfortable than skirts or dresses, everyone wears them. And besides, I'm cold…
-Why didn't you say so, I will turn up the heat.
-No need! – There was no point in arguing. Sooner or later the butler will still make her change… He always did. – So? The ball is today, in the evening, we still have last minute preparations to complete, right?
-Yes, and also I would advise you to go to the mansion early, somewhere after lunch time.
-Don't you think that is too early?
- Well at least an hour or two before head will be appropriate, - Sebastian raised a finger to his chin, thinking.
-The masquerade starts only at 5 in the evening…
-Why are you so childish, coming early will help you. It will give you more time to search to place.
-Do you think I want to see the Trancy's for extra hours?
Sebastian sighed. Sometimes his Lady would be very unreasonable. Like now… She was sitting, turned away from him, with her arms crossed. Spending time with the remaining members of her family never ended well, but since there was an important reason for her to go, she would try to act as if nothing was wrong and, in front of the guests, be nice to her uncle and cousin… The butler kept looking at Selina and wondering why was she acting this way…
-I want to go for a walk, - she declared, moving an empty cup of tea away from her and standing up.
- I have to come with you, - that wasn't a question, it was a statement. Selina shook her head.
-No, just this once I want to be alone, by myself… With only my thoughts.
-But Milady…
-What did I say? Stay here, play with your cat or something! – The girl cut him off, headed towards the front door, and started putting on her winter clothes. A shocked Sebastian just stood there, not knowing how to answer. A good butler never lets his Lady wander around alone. It's just wrong. Being who he was, he was tearing apart. On one hand he had to obey orders, which are for now –stay. But on the other, what if something were to happen to Selina?
-I'm leaving, will be back by lunch. If something comes up I will call you.
Making an accent on the word call, she waved at the workers of the café and left. "Call". Sebastian did feel better knowing that nothing will happen as long as she can talk. Even if someone attacks her, all she has to do is say his name and he will come. He wasn't really worried, was he?
Mary-Anne glanced at Sebastian and smiled. She bounced up to him and said, slyly:
-I think she likes you…
- Nonsense. I'm a butler and she is my Lady. She can't.
- You are to serious… - Lily sighed, sitting at the counter, watching TV, that hung in the dining area of the café. – Shh… My favorite show is on…
-Yeah, your right, Lily. But Mr. Sebastian, don't you feel anything for Miss Selina?
Sebastian was taken aback. To him this conversation was going nowhere.
-You don't understand anything about butlers, do you? I can only protect my Lady. I care for her only as my duty allows me to.
- Leave the guy alone you two! It's none of your business anyway, - yelled Tom from the windowsill he was always sitting on. Sebastian slightly smiled, thanking the young man. Tom waved his cigarette in understanding.
-Don't be mean, you!
-Mary-Anne! I said drop it!
-Fine… But still… Miss Selina does feel something for you. I just know it… - she huffed and joined Lily. The butler shook his head and put his hand into the inside pocket of his coat. Taking out a silver pocket watch, he checked the time.
~Flashback~
-Sebastian, this is a present for you… Please take it. You don't have a pocket watch and that must be frustrating for you.
-Thank you, Milady. I will treasure your gift. But it looks expensive.
-Don't worry. I just had to sell something, but not to important… So everything is cool! Honest!
~End~
Closing it, he turned towards the kitchen but stopped abruptly, glancing on the clothes rack by the door…
Selina was just wandering around the streets, not thinking about where exactly she was going. Like that it was easy to get lost… She stumbled on a park, where she used to come with her parents and stopped, enjoying the winter scenery. Snow started to fall, and the girl realized that she forgot to put on her hat.
-Man, now my hair will get wet, Sebastian will be upset with me… - she thought as she walked over to a bench and sat down. Noticing a man standing in a couple of steps from her, she furrowed her brows and asked: - What are you looking at?
-Nothing miss, you just reminded me of someone.
-Who?
-Earl Ciel Phantomhive, - the man winked. – I used to know him…
-Liar, how could that be true? That would mean…
-Please don't ask me about my age, I'm very sensitive!
The over exaggeration of the man was starting to annoy Selina, so she stood back up and started to move away from the weirdo. But he grabbed her arm and seriously whispered into her ear:
-Be very careful, Lady Selina, when you enter the mansion, you will be in danger.
-Why are you telling me this?
-If something happens to you, Sebby will kill everyone responsible, - letting her go the strange man twirled on the spot and struck a pose.
-Sebby?
-Shh! Just watch your step, - with those words the man just vanished, without a trace.
After the strange man vanished, Selina rubbed her wrist, the one that was grabbed, and just stood there for a second. So the Trancy's were planning something for the evening? What? Sebby? Did the man mean Sebastian? Goodness, he would never let anyone cal him that… The girls hand reached for her, hair and tugged on a strand…
-Milady?
Selina spun around to see the butler, walking away from a tree, with an umbrella in his hand.
-Have you been spying on me?
-No, I just got here.
-Worried?
-As a matter of fact, yes.
-Not true…- Raising her eyes to glance at Sebastain. He extended his hand to lightly touch the girl's cheek, but she slapped it away. Snow was still falling pretty heavily, and the butler, looking slightly hurt, opened the umbrella and held it over his mistress's head.
-I never lie, Milady. Best if we go home now, the snow is starting to fall harder, you will get sick.
-Fine, Sebby, - Selina folded her arms.
-How did you find that out?
-Met someone, - Selina shook her head, to dry of her hair, at least a little. Sebastian lifted her up and jumped into the air, landing on a roof of a nearby house. – Put me down!
-Don't tell me you are afraid of heights?
- Umm… No… It's not that!
-This is the fastest way home, Milady. So just hold on.
The girl, reluctantly at first, clutched her butler's coat, then buried her face into his chest. She understood that she was safe, but anyone would be nervous when practically flying over the town. When he set her down they were standing in front of The Phantom. Opening the door for the Lady, Sebastian bowed and Selina noticed his smile.
-I'm very glad you can show your soft side, at least in front of me.
-Be quiet! I'm a human being you know!
-Yes, Milady. Now let's go dry your hair and get you dressed for the ball.
-Let's…
-And also I will bring you some tea, to help you warm up.
Selina groaned, because the already familiar cat was rubbing against her leg. She tried to move away, but the animal just kept following her… She ran down the hall to the kitchen, where Sebastian was finishing making tea. Seeing what was going on, the butler could barely contain a chuckle.
-Make her stop!
-Looks like she likes you, Milady. Just pet her, and she will leave you alone, - he said, setting a cup on the counter, for her, smiling. Selina mumbled something under her breath, but bended down and petted the kitten. In a second it ran away and the girl calmly could drink her tea. Sebastian blow dried her hair and combed it. Warning his mistress beforehand he put on a black eye patch.
-It's so unusual, to use only one eye… Did grandfather always were this?
-Yes, now finish drinking and I will dress you.
-I can do it myself!
-No, that is my job.
-Fine… - leaving the cup, Selina stood up and together with Sebastian went upstairs to her room. Conjuring up the costume, the butler waited for the girl to undress up to her undergarments. There she stood, blushing… Pleased with her reaction, Sebastian moved closer and whispered to her:
-Don't be shy… Now let's begin, - he chuckled, holding up a dark blue lace blouse, with frill, lace cuffs and a stand up collar. Next was a black vest and navy colored breeches that were about knee length. Connected to the pants was a dark blue with yellow stripes skirt piece. On Selina's head there was a navy blue evening hat, with a bowknot, with the same blue-yellow pattern as the skirt, and some gem decorations. The last that was put on the girl was a slim figured blue and black, and white lined satin jacket with wide cuffs and had double lines of silver buttons.
-We are almost done, - Sebastian told the girl, tying a bow on her neck. Helping her put on knee length high heeled blue boots, he looked her over with narrowed eyes. He was quite satisfied with the result, but something was missing…
-Wait! – Selina rushed to her closet and rummaged through it searching for… A cane with a scull instead of a handle and a slightly crooked bow… - Grandfather used a cane, right? Will this one do?
-Yes, perfectly. Where did you get this?
-It was fathers. He got it when he was twelve…
-Wonderful. You are set to go, My Lord, - Sebastian bowed to her and she closed her eyes and smirked.
-What time is it?
-12 o'clock. I can serve lunch if you want.
-No, I'm not hungry. You know, let's go to the mansion now…
-But you said that…
-Before I change my mind, get the car!
-Yes, My Lord.
The drive didn't take too long and when they arrived, Alois, Selina's cousin ran to meet her. He was a tall boy about the same height and age as Selina. He had blond hair and green eyes. The girl stepped out of the car and unwillingly let herself get hugged by the boy.
-Selina! I'm so happy to see you that you came! Your costume is awesome! Who are you?
-Ciel Phantomhive! And this is my butler, he will come with me. And you are not to tell anyone that I am a girl, got it?
-Sure! So how have you been?
-Well.
The boy stuck out his tong…
-You are way to formal… Why can't you be friendlier?
-I have my reasons, and if you don't want to get caught hurt, don't get yourself involved in my business, - she answered coldly, not bothering to go into details. What she didn't know at the moment was that she was being watched. Her uncle was standing by the window, rubbing the fake ring on his finger. If he couldn't stop her today, she will definitely destroy him…
-So, Alois, can I walk around the mansion for a bit?
-Of course! Want me to go with you?- the boy asked hopefully, but got turned down.
-No. Sebastian, follow me!
Alois watched the two going inside and followed them into the hall. Selina pointed at a wall with her cane and asked:
-There was a portrait of grandfather Ciel here. Where is it?
-Father ordered to take it down, why?
-How dare he change anything? Is it still it the mansion? – noticing her cousin nod, she turned to Sebastian. – Find it! That is an order! It's very important to me!
-Yes, Milady…
Author's note: Finished with another chapter... Was it okay? I really hope so… Please don't walk by without a review... Suggestions, advise, write anything you want(^_^)
Good night to everyone, expecting to see you in the next chap…*bows Japanese style* Thank you for taking the time to read(^_^)