Thank you everyone for your reviews! Your questions may (or may not) be answered! Here's chapter 17!
17
-Earlier: Tuesday morning, 3 am.-
Grell grinned in triumph. "Now you understand what happens to those who try to take my Rosie."
Ciel lay there, unable to do anything other than give the Reaper constant death glares. Grell walked away, leaving Ciel in a pool of his own blood.
-Present time: Friday night/Saturday morning-
Rosie frantically stuffed her backpack with various articles of clothing, taking constant glances at the door to make sure no one would enter. She was sure that both her mother and Grell were asleep, so it should be easy.
She had enough. Rosie wasn't going to live with Grell anymore, but she was too afraid to confront her mother or Grell about it.
She didn't care where she went. She knew no one at school would take her in, and she had no idea where Ciel lived, or if he was even still alive. "I'll find somewhere." She promised herself, slinging her backpack on her shoulder. "Somewhere Grell will never find me again…"
The door creaked open as Rosie flinched at the noise. Pausing to make sure no one heard, she crept downstairs to the front door.
"Darling?" She stiffened as she heard Grell's voice behind her. "Where are you going?"
"S-Somewhere…" Rosie paused. "I just… need some time alone." Grell hesitated.
"Why do you need your backpack?" He asked.
"It has… things I need." Rosie turned her head and forced a comforting smile. "I'll be back. Don't worry." Grell paused.
"Alright," He nodded. "Just be home by dawn. Okay?"
"Okay." I'm sorry, Grell. Rosie thought. I won't be coming back. She hurriedly opened the door and left.
Grell noticed her hurry, and wondered what was bothering her. Was she lying to him? He'd have to wait and see…
Rosie wandered about the dimly lit streets. The early morning was silent, save for an occasional car passing by, and it gave Rosie a little time to think.
Yes, she still did love Grell. Yes, somewhere inside her, Rosie did want to stay with Grell. However, it was almost suffocating how Grell was so possessive and almost controlling. Was this normal? Rosie didn't know, as she had never been in a relationship before.
Rosie walked until her feet were screaming at her to sit down. Finding a bench, Rosie sat down placing her backpack at her side. With a faint sense of relief, she looked up at the brightening sky.
-Eason Home, 7 a.m.-
It had been a few hours since Rosie left and Grell was beginning to worry. Even though he did his best to try to put his fears aside ad go through the day normally, there was a nagging feeling at the back of his mind that something was wrong.
"Miss Eason?" Grell approached Rosie's mother.
"What's up, Grell?" Rosie's mother turned around.
"I'm going out for a bit." Grell said. It wasn't entirely a lie, but it wasn't entirely the truth either.
"Alright." Rosie's mother smiled. "How long do you plan to be gone?"
"I'm not sure." At least that wasn't a lie.
"Well, take as much time as you need."
"Thank you." As soon as Grell was out the door, he began running, desperate to find Rosie.
-West Mason Street, 7:30 a.m.-
Rosie had stood and started walking again. She had no set destination, but… maybe the library was open. Rosie wanted to find a few good books, and with no place to have to go back to, she had pretty much until the library closed.
Much to her dismay, however, the library didn't open until 9 on Saturdays. "That sucks…" She muttered, now wandering about the historical downtown.
For a minute, Rosie considered going back. Nuh-uh! She thought. No way! She tried to push the thought out of her mind, but it kept coming back. She imagined Grell's expression of joy at her return. His warm embrace…
But then, she thought that if she did return, and another boy grew interest in her, Grell wouldn't hesitate to kill again. No. Absolutely not! I'm not going back!
In the midst of her thoughts, she bumped into a taller man. "Oh, sorry…" She apologized, looking up at the man. She blinked at the sight of Mr. Faustus.
A/n: Sorry! I'm gonna cut it off there for now, (mostly because I don't want to make you guys wait anymore…) Let me know what you think will happen next, please!