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Disclaimer: I don't own Kuroshitsuji… But I do want a butler to clean around the house instead of me(T_T)
Chapter 6
Selina ran after him, still wearing his coat. When they opened the door they saw…
People were gathering around, whispering something about an explosion. Selina walked over to the blackened lawn before what used to be a two storage building of the cafe and gasped. It lay in burned ruins!
-Did you hear that? There were people inside. The workers… The place was closed, but because they live there…
-Goodness, does that mean?
-No one could have survived in there…
- The police said it was a gas leak…
Selina's knees buckled and she was ready to fall to the ground, but was caught by Sebastian, who was near her as always. A woman standing in front of her suddenly pointed at her and shouted:
-Look! That's her! That's the owner of the place!
-How could you have let this sort of thing happen! Innocent people died!
Selina felt hot tears flow down her cheeks. She just couldn't control them or hold them back. Pushing her butler aside she ran to the ruins and tried to find something. She felt blinded, her vision was blurred.
-Milady… I can fix this mess by tomorrow morning.
-But you can't fix the fact that Mary-Anne, Lily and Tomas died! You can't fix that!
Sebastian tried to help the girl to get up on her feet, but she yanked her hand away and raised her face to look up at the butler. He was shocked to see her in such a state. The last time he saw her cry like this was the day her parents were killed. After that she practically never cried. He wanted to comfort her, but he didn't know what to say…
-Milady.
-What? You always act so distant... Do you even care about anything?
-Young Lady…
-Well? Do you?
Selina felt as all her emotions got mixed together… For a minute she just wanted to run, without turning back. And that's what she did. Hiding her eyes behind her bangs, she stormed away from her butler, from the ruins of her home, from her friends bodies… She just wanted to forget, to regain her composure and come back. Knowing that Sebastian would come after her she turned and said:
-I need some time alone! Stay here!
-But…
-Stay! That's an order!
-Yes, Milady, - Sebastian looked very hurt at this, but had to obey the order given.
Walking along the street Selina felt as if someone was watching her. Turning her head, she didn't see anyone, although the feeling just didn't go away. When someone jumped out at her she followed her instincts and kicked at the person. It turned out to be the man she met before… In the park…
-Sorry, I shouldn't have scared you. Serves me right! – he said, rubbing his hurt knee.
-Yeah, why…
- I wanted to congratulate you on the fact that you are still alive!
-Who are you, weirdo?
-If I tell you, I will have to kill you, - the man's smile widened and the girl saw even sharp teeth. She gasped, but stayed in place.
-You are a…
-A? A what do you think I am?
-A ripper, - Selina's voice was calm and even. – I heard Sebastian talking about them. So I knew they existed.
-Really? Why don't you come with me?
-And I need to do that because…?
-I have some information for you, but I have a price.
-What is it?
The man through her a camera. Sticking out his tongue, he waved a hand in front of his face and giggled:
- I want some pictures of Sebby! I tried to make some myself, but he found out and wanted to kill me…
Selina blinked at the stranger. That's it? Some photos of her butler? Was he a stalker or something? Looking at the man closer she realized that he was wearing a wig. She yanked at it and pulled it off. His hair turned out to be bright red.
-So you are… Griel? Sebastian talked about you…
-Really? – Griel's eyes were sparkling until he heard Selina's next phrase.
-Sure, he said you are a very annoying little pest, if I'm correct, - the girl wanted the ripper to go away, but looks like she was stuck with him.
-He said that just to hide how much he cares about me!
-Oh really?
They walked up to the same park where they met and Selina sat on a swing, watching as the snow started falling from the night sky.
-So, you said that you have something to tell me…
-As long as you take the pictures!
-I will, - she shrugged.
-Alright then: Tonight there were three deaths in you café, but it wasn't you workers.
-What? You mean they are alive? – she cried, jumping from her seat and slightly scaring the ripper.
-Yes, there were corpses found in the burned down house and they took them for your people, but I was sent to collect the souls and I know for sure, those bodies belong to men. And among your friends there were two ladies. The police don't notice a lot these days, huh?
Selina was ready to kill the Griel in a hug. Mary-Anne, Lily, Tom… They were alive! Now she felt bad for shouting at her butler… Sebastian didn't deserve that sort of treatment… Maybe he even knew about this? But then the girl started wondering… If they didn't die in the explosion, then where could they have gone?
-Thank you, now go away, I want to be alone…
-Okay, just don't forget our deal!
-Fine, fine, go already!
And Selina was left by herself… She realized that she was still wrapped in Sebastian's coat and pulled it even closer to her body. She felt cold, because she was still in her masquerade costume and it was pretty light. She cupped her hands and blew into them hoping to warm up at least a little… The cold December night's wind made her shiver and her wounded arm was starting to give her quite a pain…
When Sebastian, who no longer could stay in one place, worried about his mistress, went looking for her he found her at the top of a tube-like slide, where the wind wasn't as severe, sitting with her knees pulled up to her chest, deep in thought. He kneeled next to her and whispered:
-Milady? Are you alright?
-Oh, Sebastian, I'm sorry about what I said to you… - she grabbed his black vest, in her eyes he saw only the honesty of her words. The butler never was angry at her, he was hurt by her words, but never angry.
-I should be apologizing to you. You are right I am very distant. Only because I didn't want you to know how I really feel towards you. The rules of us, demons clearly state that we cannot fall in love with our contractors. Looks like I've broken the law. And I can't do anything about it only to keep my feelings hidden from you.
Selina was shocked to hear such words, especially coming from Sebastian, but she didn't want him to stop. She wanted to hear everything he has to say…
-Milady, you are very precious to me. When you asked if I cared about anyone at all… I will say that I only care about you. My dear Lady. My only Lady. I wish to show you what I feel instead of saying it. Will you allow me to do that?
The girl nodded. Sebastian weaved one gloved hand around her waist and with the other slightly lifted her chin towards him. The girl couldn't breathe, or at least that's what it felt like. Her heart was racing so fast she was afraid it would burst from her chest. For her Sebastian was a first real crush... But she thought he would never feel the same way about her He leaned in and gently touched her lips in tender a kiss.
Selina's eyes closed and she melted into her butler's embrace. She wanted more contact with him, so she lifted her arms and coiled them around Sebastian's neck. This caused the coat to fall of her slim shoulders. As if everything around her stopped excising, the only thing that mattered was that he was there, kissing her… Her need for him was growing, and their kiss itself was becoming more passionate.
Sebastian licked her lips, making her part them, and letting his tongue savoir the light taste of mint inside her mouth. Selina moaned which caused the demon to pull away. The girl nuzzled her face the crook of his neck.
-Milady, - watching his mistress open her eyes, he smiled at her.
-Sebastian, please promise to me that you won't leave…
-Yes, Young Lady, - looking over her, he understood that he had to get to somewhere warm.
-My legs are so cold, I can't feel them… And I'm so sleepy…
-Close your eyes, Milady. When you wake up you will feel much better, trust me.
-I always do…
-Sweet dreams, my dear lady.
-I love you, Sebastian.
With those words Selina fell into a deep dreamless sleep, knowing she was safe in her beloved butler's arms. She didn't know how long she slept, but when she awoke, she heard the soft roar of an engine. She was warm… For the first time that night. She saw that she was inside a car, her father's car.
-Sebastian? When did you…
-While you were unconscious. I couldn't let you freeze to death, so I took the risk of returning to your mansion and retrieving the car. I've been driving around for a couple of hours already, letting you warm up.
-My mansion?
-Look at your hand.
Selina glanced down and saw Ciel's ring, shining it the early morning's light. She smiled at Sebastian. She was grateful at the fact how he cared for her, but then again… Once her revenge is complete, he will eat her soul and that will be the last of his feelings…
-That is not true, Milady,- not taking his eyes of the road, he answered her unspoken thoughts.
-What?
-There are ways to stretch out the length of our contract.
He did care?
-How is that…? Oh, like what that Claude guy did with grandfather Ciel? But I don't want to forget anything…
-I will think of something if this is so important for you.
-I want to be with you! Even if it's only until I get my revenge on Uncle Ashley, well so be it! - Selina reached for Sebastian's hand, which was resting on the wheel and stroked it. – Don't let go of my hand. Ever!
-Yes, Milady…
Then the girl noticed that her clothes were changed. Now she wore a dark midnight blue dress, black boots and a long black winter coat. She sat in the front seat next to her butler and wondered when he had the time to change her. And where he got the clothes too… The café had burned down with all her clothes. The only thing she hoped survived were her documents, because they were kept in a safe…
-Sebastian, where are we going?
-Wait and see, Lady Selina,- he parked the car next to the ruins of Phantom and Sebastian got out of the car, to hold the door for his mistress. Once again she walked up to what was her home and sighed.
-Help me find the basement door!
-Over here, Young Lady.
~Flashback~
Selina was just turning 13, when she met Mary-Anne, Lily and Tom… Mary-Anne was a solemn teenager who was forced out of the house by her family, but who had a very big and caring heart. Lily… She was a street thief who had a talent at defending herself, by handling knives and didn't have a childhood. Tomas was an unfairly charged prisoner. His best friend's father sent him to jail instead of his son for a murder… They were gathered by Sebastian? Who saw them as good workers for his precious lady and invited them into the café. All of them turned out to be very loyal to their new boss.
-You are welcome to stay, but, you aren't allowed in the basement. That is an off limits place, unless there is a complete emergency. That is the safest room in the house.
-Yes, Miss Selina.
-But why, - Lily curiously asked.
-There is nothing to steal, just things precious for me… Sebastian has the original key and the other I will trust onto Mary-Anne. Don't lose it!
~End flashback~
-So you think they are in there?
-Yes. Milady, you to saw Griel, right?
- So that's why you were so calm. You knew they were alive…
-Not really, I was just acting that way, in hope that my calm behavior will help you to calm down to.
-Didn't help, - Selina sarcastically rolled her eyes and lifted the hem of her skirt to step over a broken down column. The door was even with the floor, blocked by rubbish that crashed to the floor wu=ith the ceiling. – Clear it up!
-Yes, Milady.
In a couple of minutes the door was open and two ecstatic girls flung themselves at Selina.
-Lily! Mary-Anne! I'm so glad you are okay! Tom… Thank goodness!
-Mister Sebastian, we did our best to protect the house, but…
-Do not worry, soon we will move into something much bigger and more comfortable.
-What about now? – Selina turned to her butler.
-A hotel, I have enough money to get everyone in.
-You are incredible! I love you, Sebastian!
Author's note: Okay, I'll stop here for now… How was the chapter? I hope you weren't bored reading it(^_^) It's the best I could do after getting up at 3 a.m. for three days*laughs* Sebastian made a move on Selina… Do you want more of that? If you do tell me, okay?
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Good night and sweet dreams, see you next week, with another chapter*waves* Off to sleep (=_=)…Zzz…