TADAA! Chapter 13. 1. 3. yay. Please read. I have a big 'shocker' for you in this STUFF. I hope you don't think it's stupid.. I have terrible confidence.

I don't own KUROSHITSUJI/BLACK BUTLER. IM SORRY!

~~CIEL'S P.O.V.~~

I called Sebastian in to bring Alois and I dinner. I've always thought Sebastian's cooking was superior to Claude's. I think Alois thinks so too. I ate my meal in the chair that I moved next to his bed last night. It was appealing but I wasn't very hungry. Alois on the other hand… ate like a swine. I guess he was still famished.

When Alois and I finished, we called Sebastian in to take our dishes. After he left I was beginning to feel very drained. I have to get to sleep. I shouldn't sleep on this chair again, but I can't leave him. He might need me in the middle of the night… I should just see how he is on his own for one night. I hope he's fine. I got up from my armchair and started walking towards the door, trying not to let him notice me.

"Where are you going now?" Ugh... He saw me…

"I'm going to retire. I'm worn-out." I admit.

"So, you're going to leave me…?" His voice fell.

"You need a night alone, and I can't sleep on a chair again," I laughed, "You'll be better off without me bothering you."

"You don't bother me… Maybe you can have Sebastian move your bed in here…?" he paused, "I'm sorry. I'm a lot of work…"

"No, you're not. You should just try a night by yourself, and if you need me, just call me in."

He paused again, "Well, okay…"

"Goodnight, Trancy."

"Have a wonderful night, sunshine~!" Really, Alois?

I stepped outside and closed the door behind me with hesitation. I am really worried… He's clumsy. He could break another rib for all I know! No. I trust him. I think… I hope…

I walked back to my room and sealed the door shut. I slowly ambled to my bed and flopped back onto my pillows. He better not get himself more damaged than he is now. I pulled my legs up onto my bed and curled myself up under the covers. I sat up a little and untied my eye patch and gently set it down on the nightstand. I leaned myself up to the candle on my nightstand and blew it out. Now that it's dark, I can get some sleep…

I closed my eyes and pushed my head deep into my pillow. I started thinking. I thought about what I'll do while Alois gets better. Do I have any plans this week? Other than having to take care of Alois, nothing I was informed of… I have to stop thinking and sleep. I tightened my eyelids. I started to fall asleep, but something loud and obnoxious woke me.

What the hell was that!?

It sounded like a scream almost? Maybe a shriek? A squeal?! It definitely didn't sound like Alois. I know him too well.

I quickly uncovered myself and jumped out of bed. The sound was ringing in my ears. I recognize that sound from somewhere… I ran to my door and swung it open, looking down both directions of the hallway. It's coming from the front door. I slowly step out into the open. Vigilantly, I had my back against the wall, taking strides towards the noise. A turn to the main entrance came up. I peered my head over it. Oh, god...

I was spotted.

By none other than Elizabeth Midford.

"Ciel! Ciel! Ciel!" she sprinted towards me as I tried to camouflage myself into the wall. It wasn't working…

"Um… Hello, Elizabeth…" I sadly coughed out.

"I missed you so much! How've you been!? You haven't gotten into any trouble, have you?!" She wrapped her arms around my neck and swung me around in a circle. I can't breathe! I think she's breaking my neck.

"Elizabeth- Calm down... Why are you here?"

"Call me Lizzie! Oh, yes! I almost forgot." She let go of me, but still stood inches from me, "I heard that you have to stay at the Trancy manor! I wanted to visit you anyways, but I heard Alois got hurt, somehow. I wanted to check if you were okay!" She grabbed my arms and pulled my sleeves up, checking for injuries, and then she pawed at my face. Why did she have to come here so late? I wanted to sleep…

"Elizabeth, why didn't you just wait to come over until morning?"

"It's an urgent matter! I had to check on my fiancée! Your well-being is very important to me!" She kept yelling with that incredibly high, yet stern, voice.

"Well. Thanks… I suppose… Are you planning on leaving now…?"

"Absolutely not! I'm staying overnight! I have to keep an eye on you! Besides, we need to spend some quality time together! Isn't that wonderful!?" No... No, it's not…

"Yes. That's fine… You can ask Sebastian to show you to a guest room. I am going to bed…"

"Can't you show me, Ciel?! I would love it if you show me to my room!" I saw Sebastian come into view from behind Elizabeth.

"Perhaps you should show Lady Elizabeth to her room. You can catch up with each other on the way." He shot a stupid smile at me. I really just want her gone.

"Of course… follow me." I grabbed her wrist and lead her to a guest room as far away from mine as possible. We didn't really talk.

"Here we are."

"Thank you Ciel! Goodnight! I love you!" How do I respond to that? I… don't love her back…

"…Goodnight Elizabeth…" I closed the door to her bedroom. I hurried back to my room. Should I tell Alois about her being here? No… I don't want to be a bother this late at night…

I reached my room and quickly shut the door behind me. I sat down on my bed. I'll have to make sure Alois doesn't do anything that might make Elizabeth ask questions… I wish she wasn't here… I wish I didn't have to marry her. Not when I don't love her…

I love Alois.

~~ALOIS'S P.O.V.~~

After Ciel left I lay back trying not to hurt my side. I finally got comfortable and closed my eyes. I was nearly asleep when I heard something loud. It was very annoying. I wanted to get up to investigate, but I heard Ciels door open and close. He's probably going to check it out…

I tried to fall asleep, which was challenging. I wasn't tired. Rolling around was the only thing that occupied me. I occasionally sat up to just stare outside, at the stars… It was beautiful outside. Nothing could ruin my week. Not even a broken rib.

I started to fall asleep, finally. The dream was unclear in the beginning. I looked around. There was nothing… Literally, nothing at all… It was all black. I saw a single candle a few feet away from me. I tried to run to pick it up, but no matter how hard I tried to run, the candle got further away. It got darker and darker, so I ran faster and faster. The candle flickered out and It was completely black. Similar to the feeling of drowning in murky water. The ground was melting beneath me but I couldn't see anything. I was sinking faster and I couldn't breathe anymore. I choked and woke up.

Coughing and gasping was my only solution. My skin was dripping with sweat. I jumped forwards but it only caused agonizing pain to my side. I couldn't help but cry. I shrieked as quietly as I could, but it was still loud enough to wake someone up who was close by. I heard my door open hastily and looked up.

"Alois, what's wrong?!" He stood in the doorway, completely stunned. I wiped away any tears that I let go.

"It's nothing. I just… I had a bad dream and I jumped… I hurt my side…" I grabbed where the pain was centered. Ciel ran towards me and kneeled down.

"Are you going to be okay? Do you want me to stay here?" He asked me a bunch of questions.

"Ciel… slow down… I'm sure I'll be fine. Just go back to bed. I don't mean to be a pest. Just let me get settled back in… okay?" He looked worried.

"Do you need me to help you?"

"Maybe, a little... I can't really… move." I shifted my position a bit. It really hurt now. I was holding my upper body up with my hands behind me, pressing against my pillow.

Ciel moved closer and put his hands on my back. He tried to gradually lower me onto my pillow. It hurt with every movement, but I finally got back onto my bed. I sunk myself further into the covers.

"Thanks." I smiled the best I could.

"Yeah… You need to be careful. You scared me to death." He pulled himself upright into a standing position.

"I'm sorry… I had a nightmare…"

"If you want to talk to me about it, you can. If you don't want to, you don't have to. Anyways, I'm going back to bed… Oh, and I have some news…"

"What is it…?"

"Well… Elizabeth Midford… is here…" Oh, great… That's what that sound was…

"…Your… fiancée…?" My happiness turned into irritation.

"Yes…"

"Alright…. That's fine… When is she leaving?"

"I have no idea."

"Why is she here?"

"No idea…"

"Okay… Well… Goodnight. I can say hello to her in the morning."

"Alright… I'm sorry she's such a bother… Goodnight, Alois. I love you…" He lowered his voice for the last part as if he didn't want anyone else to hear.

"I love you too…" He stepped out and closed the door behind him. Now I'm alone again… And now I know I have a rival…

If she gets in the way of my relationship with Ciel… I don't know what l will do…

I rolled over slightly.

Now I have to sleep with my only loves fiancée on my mind… Brilliant…

*GASP* Authors notes are fun :)

OKAY. Its done. I have news. -I might not be able to add another chapter until the end of this week. Some of you might be sad at this, but some of you will be like, "OH. THE WORLD IS BETTER OFF WITHOUT HER STUPID STORY!" -

*sobs in emo-corner*

I'm sorry... Don't kill me in my sleep...and lets hope Alois doesn't kill Lizzie in her sleep. haha. YAAY. I like her, but I hate her too. IDUNNO.

Sometimes I really forget where i'm going with the story because i'm easily distracted by new ideas. or my cat falling asleep on my face. It really just depends...

Live long and Prosper, Mr. Spock.

I don't know why I said that. I don't even watch Star Trek. I like Star Wars. And Dolphins. SEE. I'M DISTRACTED AGAIN

The world would be better off without me. Wow. I'm totally gonna go emo. I feel way bipolar right now.

WHERES MY BLACK MAKEUP?!

Goodbye, darlings. I love you, even if you hate me.