6. S.h.o.c.k.I.n.t.o.T.h.e.P.a.s.t!
...Chapter6...
Warnings for this chapter:
Errors, language
Hey peepz! One mistake I wanna amend for the last chap. It's Clause, not Chlause. Hehe~ ^^' I am soo sorry for updating late. It's just that, writer's block kinda stopped me from writing and *looks around to see no one around* shh... My parents actually forbidded me to come to ff so it is really hard for me to update!
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Heehee~ I know Chirs is kinda irritating and narrow-minded but well, it's kinda her character so... Yeah :P
Oh, and I am sorry if there's too much conversations. It became a habit for me XP I will try my best to improve though :)
When Bard's talking, it might look weird to u peepz because I have no idea how to write him having an American accent. Gomen ^^' should I just put away his accent and write normally? If u get what I mean...
Disclaimer: It's just like the previous chapter :D
Christabel's Pov
I crossed both my arms in front of me, pouting as I feel my forehead glow in bright red.
How can anyone possess such strength to flick their finger on my forehead that hard? I mean, my forehead is really literally glowing red in the dark! At least I think it is...
Damn you Seb... I seriously hate you and -will- hate you for as long as I live! I thought through my gritted teeth as Ciel and Sebastian led me into a huge room with a big desk and a large chair with files, papers and newspapers stacked up all neatly on the table.
Yup! I gave that perfectionist a nickname, Seb. Nice name right?
Ciel went towards the seat and sat on it, turning the chair so that he can see and face me.
"From this very moment onwards, you are part of the Phantomhive's servants. You are to serve me and obey me no matter what I order you to do. Is that understood?" His voice boomed and echoed in the room. Well, there's only a little echo so... Okay, there's no echo at all!...
I mentally slapped myself at the childish remark on Ci- I mean Young Master's because who cares if it echoes or not?
I then replied as professionally as I could as I placed my hand over my heart and bowed while I said yes, young master to him.
"Good. From today onwards, you are going to be my caretaker, is it understood?"
"Yes sir!" I announced with determination filling up my eyes.
What am I suppose to do?! I am never a caretaker before! Am I something like maybe a baby sitter? What am I suppose to do now?
Was the thought that ran in my head when I said yes out loud.
"Sebastian, guide Christabel on what she would need to do as a caretaker. Do not forget to tour her around the mansion. She needs to know every room and its purpose plus know everything in this house. She needs to know all the basics before tomorrow. You guys are dismissed." Ciel spoke with much power in his voice as he clasped his hands together and rested his chin on his enwitted fingers.
"Yes, my lord." Sebastian replied with his hand placed over his heart as he bowed.
I tried mimicking him, stealing glances at him and looked at myself before trying to do the bowing but failed... Badly... Whatever!
As he brought me around the mansion, I realised that it is 1000 times bigger than my super rich classmate's house! Seriously, just how many rooms are there in this god damn mansion? It is freaking me out, period.
He pointed to the rooms and told me what it was and what purpose would it be used for and the list goes on and on. Bo-ring!
Just as I was about to break down and mul-function because of boredom, Seb finally stopped to look at his pocket watch.
"My, my. Lunch has to be served within an hour. I will continue the tour after lunch. Come to the kitchen with me now. Let me introduce to you the others in the manor."
I drowsily replied an okay, slumping my shoulders and dragging my feet to the kitchen with Sebastian in front, leading.
Before we even reached the kitchen, I heard a sound that caused my alert senses to wake me into sober mode.
BBOOOOOOMM!
I covered my ears as that loud boom echoed through the house, making me take a sneak peak at Seb to see his reaction.
He looks calm though, not much difference in his expressio- okay... His eyes are damn freaky! They held anger and impatience within them. It even look like it is glowing, so I carefully inched away from him, just by a little bit.
Shit... He noticed me! He... He turned to face me and... And...
"Christabel, why don't you go back to the maid's room while I take care of this? You can join me in the kitchen after you packed your things in the room. I will call Maylene to escort you to the room if you forgotten where it is. And if you would excuse me..." He said, giving me that freaky closed-eye grin.
Sebastian left me there, to stand alone in the middle of nowhere.
I stood at the spot, feeling more and more awkward as I couldn't hear anything at all. Just my nervous and heavy breathing, plus footsteps that are echoing around and it started to get louder and louder.
"Miss! You must be the new member here! Yes you are! Mr Sebastian told me that I would find you here. My name is Maylene and it is a pleasure to meet you, yes it is!" A red haired lady clad in a maid's outfit stood in front of me.
She had a pair of big and round glasses and looks really cheerful with the smile that graced her lips. Her hair was tied up into two and she looked cute.
"Yup! My name is Christabel but you can call me Chris." I said as I smiled at her.
"Oh my! May I ask what happened to your forehead? It's glowing, yes it is!" Maylene asked anxiously, grabbing hold of my head to check that red spot more closely.
"It's that damn butler's fault! Stupid him..." I mumbled with anger brewing inside of me again.
"Oh no! You musn't scold Mr Sebastian so rudely, no you shouldn't! He will get really angry, yes!"
May I ask why does she sound as though Seb's real great and all and that I can't anger him?
Just as I was about to ask her about her reply towards my sentence, I saw the redness on her cheeks and the angry look on her face made me understand everything. Well, almost everything.
I smirked, pretending that I was thinking hard and then, I finally said,
"Ahh... I can predict that someone's in l-o-v-e~ how cute! You guys are really cute together! But that guy sure is such a perfectionist and you might not be happy with him for the rest of your life though." I whispered into Maylene's ear and she gasp a little.
Her whole face turned beet red and she stammered as she replied me.
"D... Don't spout such nonsence! It's not good, yes it isn't!... But... Y... You really think that we are... Great to... Together?"
Gotcha weak spot! I thought as I smirked inwardly, again.
"Well, kind of suitable. Oh, by the way, would you mind if you take me to the kitchen now? I want to look around there before I pack my things away."
She nodded dreamily, walking to the direction of the kitchen and I swear I almost saw her skip! That girl is really in love. With that butler. Ugh...
When we go closer to the kitchen, I heard noises of people talking. Well, noises of someone scolding another person to be more specific.
"Why can't you just stay quiet and follow instructions? How many times must I brief you on NOT using those... Things to cook Bard?" A familiar sounding voice was heard.
"I just can't help it! The're so tempting to meh." An American accent followed after.
"Enough of these nonsense! Clean up the mess right away Bard. Finny, don't you have work to do as well? Get going!"
"Alright..."
"Yes Sebastian!"
Two of the unknown person said in astonish.
I stared hard at the door of the kitchen and hesitated for awhile, not really sure if I should sneak in and get caught by Seb or just listen to Seb and put my things in the maid's headquarters and then walk into the kitchen like a boss.
Humm... Okay! I've made my decision! I am... Going to just ask Maylene to bring me to her room and put my things down before coming here aga-
"KKAAAAAAYY!" I yelped as I fell backwards, as something heavy hit me on the body.
I fell on the floor, still feeling the pressure on top of me and I groan a little. My eyes slowly fluttered open, and all I felt was that something is tickling my chin. My eyes rolled downwards, spotted yellow locks that are actually poking me.
Behind the yellow bush of hair is a straw hat that was tied to him and before I really realise anything while I am in blur mode, Maylene squealed.
"T... T... This is... Augh!"
And that was when her nose started to spray out red.
When the person on me tried to get up, he nuzzled his head a little, making me blush super hard. That made me realise the awfully 'wrong' position we have and I was so mad that I grabbed that person's shoulder and pushed him real hard away from me.
I sat up while I panted a little, with the heat still on my face as both my hands ran up to my chest.
H... How could he do that! It's... It's... Aughh!
"Oww! Wh... What happened? Oh my! Are you okay miss! What happened? What happened?" that person asked as he ran towards me, his face clad a horrified look.
I suddenly felt bad and guilty, so I just shook my head and smiled up to him. He seems like a cute and innocent boy. Surely he wouldn't do that on purpose. At least I think he wouldn't.
"I'M SOO SOORRYY! I... I DIDN'T MEAN TO PUSH YOU! I AM SORRY! WAHH!" Cried that boy as Maylene placed a hand on his shoulder and patted him, giving an awkward expression to him.
I sweatdropped at his childish outburst but said nothing more then muttering out it's okay.
He introduced himself to me as Finny and held his hand out to me. I gladly accepted it and he pulled me up effortlessly.
Probably, the two in the kitchen heard all the commotion outside and they pop their heads out a little from the kitchen drawing doors, Sebastian giving an emotionless expression while the other guy gave a puzzled expression.
"What the hell happened 'ere?" The other guy asked with a cigar hanging on his lips.
I wasn't concentrating on him entirely though, because of someone and I guess that you know who that someone is right?
Yup, you have guessed it correctly! It's the butler that is always clad in a black suit.
I stared into his surprisingly calm ruby red eyes, that held a tingle of confusion within them.
He sighed, running his gloved fingers through his raven hair as I looked into the kitchen.
Thick black smoke could be seen escaping through the doors and into the place we are at.
Just as Sebastian was about to speak, I shot my index finger in front of his slightly parted lips and closed my eyes, taking in a deep breath before saying, "I was just about to go to the maid's headquarters. And if you would excuse me... Come on Maylene, let's go."
I arrogantly tugged Maylene's white sleeve and headed to my right. At the corner of my eye, I can see Sebastian clashing his brows and I inwardly laughed.
Fufufu... . . !
I practically puffed out my chest with satisfaction while Maylene became a little paranoid.
"H... Heh? Bu... But I thought that the Maid's headquarter is at the opposite direction you are going to Christabel, yes!"
At that immediate moment Maylene blurred it out, I paused, my eyes were still closed with the smile still on my face.
After a few awkward seconds, I spun around immediately, walking in a faster pace and my once highly held chin dropped. Not to mention, my face feels like it was on fire as I walked past the three 'gentlemen'. Snickering and the sound of someone holding his childish laughter floated into my ears and my blush deepened. That American bastard is going to get it from me after I familiarise this place. Damn bastard...
I never knew that other kiddy boy had the cheek to laugh! Its... Its... No words can describe how embarrassed I feel right now!
What really made me wish that a space rock could smash onto me that very instant was that even though my head was held down in shame, I could feel that... That irritating feeling on me. That person seriously need to mind his own business! Didn't he know that staring is rude? Not to mention, he smirked! He freakingly smirked at me! I can feel it on my back and I am positively sure that I will get back at you, Seb... I will wipe that idiotic smirk off your face someday!
O_o... GOMENASAI MINNA! HONTONI GOMANASAI! '_' You guys might not forgive me for taking so long, but I have my reasons! My CCA was in the way! I needed to do proposal for it and it also includes traveling to the place and recceing the place for damn hours... I almost died there and then, trust me.
I know it sounds like a crappy excuse but I hope that you guys accept it? Btw, it was hard! Like I said in front, writer's block visited me, plus the proposal. So, simply put, it means:
Writer's Block + Proposal = Super Late Update!
If you guys remembered, in the previous chapter, Paula gave Christabel a pair of shoes, rite? I took a picture of it and posted it at my fb page. AnimeRockzzz
Pls take a look at it to get the correct idea of how the shoe looks like ^^
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