„So, Beth, you free tomorrow after school?" Deb asked with her usual smile on her face. "I'm afraid to ask why." Beth answered with her usual frown. "Don't be like that.", "And how in the world could I not to? Ever since I killed that… 'that' today, everyone's been staring at me like I'm some kind of killer.", "Technically, you are a killer. It was a precious test subject after all.", "Well, thank you for your comforting words, really." Beth sarcastically said and shook her head. If it was someone else than Deb, he wouldn't notice the sarcasm because of Beth's ever so moody facial expression. If you could even call it an expression. "Anyway, I'm free. What do you want?", "I was thinking about going out for pizza with girls, nothing serious, I promise.", "If it's food, I'm in."

Beth's desire for food has gotten bigger as the time passed. She started eating right, almost too much, just like when she was younger and when she wasn't working. In short, when her parents were still alive. They called her that evening to tell her they'll be coming home soon. But 30 minutes later, the call she got wasn't from them and it wasn't good. It was from hospital, telling her parents died in a car accident and that there was no way they could have saved them. The road was slippery and they couldn't stop in time. They ended up practically smashed up against the tree, with another car crashed into them. Beth didn't cry nor scream nor anything that could say that she was broken. She simply sat down and stayed quiet, without a trace of expression on her face. Nothing changed from then. In over two years she didn't cry or laugh from the heart. They stopped existing for her.

Why did she have to remember that right now? They were casually sitting and eating pizza, but no, Beth had to ruin it. Lucky for her, no one noticed the difference in her behavior. Although she should have listen for what girls have been talking about. If they ask for her opinion, then she'll have to talk. And she's not in the mood for talking, only eating. Maybe if she could finish eating and go home with an excuse… Beth suddenly widened her eyes and put her piece of pizza down. "I'm sorry, girls, I have to go.", "Why? What happened?", "I remembered I have to drink my medicine.", "What are you talking about? You didn't mention anything about that." Deb asked confused. "Yeah, I didn't tell you, but it's some shit for my blood or something. I wasn't quite listening to my doctor." She said and added a small smile. "You are so irresponsible." Amy said and sighed. "Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. You have fun and… we'll hear during holiday, right?", "Sure.", "Of course." Beth heard them saying and raised a hand to greet them, so she doesn't yell all over the place.
Beth took a deep breath when she got out and headed home. 'That was lame as fuck.' She thought of her excuse. 'But it worked.' Now she can dedicate herself to work again, since they had a three-week break. How lovely.
As she was carefully walking on the snow-covered walkway, someone big and tall bumped into her and she couldn't keep her balance anymore. In a blink of eye she was lying on the cold white floor with a pain in her back. "Oh, Jesus, are you alright?" a male voice reached her ears and it was somehow familiar. "Uhm… yeah, I guess." Beth muttered while sitting up. "Here, let me help you." She heard him saying and took his arm that showed up in front of her face. Once she was on her two feet again, he handed her bag to her. 'Unbelievably polite, considering this is New York.', "You're not from here, aren't you?" she suspiciously asked while studying his face. His eyes and hair were navy blue, unusual. His hair was spiky and it slightly covered his right eye. "No, I'm only visiting my brother." He suddenly said. 'That explains the bag.' Because he was carrying a huge bag. Although he should have take the suitcase. "I also think I'm lost. Could you help me?", "Sure. Where do you need to go?" she asked with slight insecure. It wouldn't be a surprise if he robbed her or something. When he showed her a paper with the address the same as hers, she looked from the paper to him. "Is this some kind of a joke?" Beth asked, raising her eyebrow. "No.", "Are you sure you have the right name?", "I'm 100% sure, my brother had to spell it for me.", "Oh, really? What's his name?" "Sebastian." He said with a questioning look on his face. 'No way.'

"Here we are." Beth said to Ciel when they got to the building. She even asked for his ID to make sure he's not lying. It really was him, Sebastian's brother. He was as tall as Sebastian, too. "So, it was practically behind the corner?", "Yeah… a 5 or 6 corners, but yes." They went in the elevator and Beth pressed the button with a number 6 on it. "So how do you know Sebs? Are you his girlfriend?" he innocently asked. Beth laughed for about 5 seconds and shook her head. "No, we're neighbors.", "Oh. That's great." He muttered. "Eh? Did you say something?", "No, nothing." When they got to the 6th floor, Beth just showed him his brother's door and unlocked hers, without greeting him. Just as she took off her shoes and coat and entered the living room, she heard knocking on her door. "Yeah it's me again." Ciel stood in front of her, with an awkward smile. "He's not home yet, I just called him." He didn't have to talk anymore. "Ah, come in." Beth moved aside and let him in.

"So, this is your first time here?" Beth asked while drinking her coffee. "Well, yeah, in this part of the city. Sebs recently moved here.", 'How come I didn't see him before?', "I mean, I always visit him over holidays, because that's the only time when we can hang out together.", "Do you agree with him?", "There are times when we fight, like, really fight. Of course, he always wins, and I'm the one covered in bruises.", "What are you, 10?", "No, I'm 19.", 'I wasn't really asking.' Beth thought as her brow twitched. "You live alone?" Ciel asked while looking around her living room. "Yup.", "It must be great. Living alone.", "Yeah, hella great." She sarcastically said and took another sip of her coffee. "You can play games and such. By the way, do you? Play games? Like PS3 or something?", "You're a funny guy, you know?" after he frowned at her, she continued. "I'm busy most of the time, so I don't play them like before. Yes, I have PS3, but it's covered in dust somewhere.", "Really? What are you doing that makes you so busy?" he asked and leaned his head on the couch. "I have a job.", "Oh? What kind of?", "Computer programmer.", "Sounds boring.", "You get used to it… And I suppose you graduated from school, so what are you going to do in life?", "Dad already got me into his business world. I don't think I have any other options." He said and rolled his eyes. "Where do you live, anyway?", "Washington.", "Huh.", "But it's a lot nicer here.", "I wouldn't agree." Beth shook her head. "Why?", "Everyone are so impolite, criminal is everywhere, people kill each other with no reason.", "Then why don't you move somewhere else?", "I have to graduate first. I mean, it'd be absurd to move now because the school ends in 6 months." Ciel widened his eyes as he stared at her. "No way… you still go to high school? And I thought you were older than me." Beth smiled at his confused face. "Yeah, I am older than you. A year older, but I went to school a little later than I should.", "Oh… well, that explains a lot." 'Of course it does, I just said it.', "So, wha-" the ringing of his phone stopped them in their conversation. "Excuse me." He said and answered. "Ciel. You idiot." Beth heard the voice through the phone. "It's good to hear you, too, Sebs.", "Where the fuck are you? I precisely told you to wait for me at the station.", "Eehh, but it was cold. And you gave me the address, anyway. Oh, right. I'm at yours neighbor's home. Where are yo-" The line went dead and Ciel just stared at the screen. "He's like that sometimes. Or most of the time." 5 seconds after, a ringing echoed through Beth's apartment. "That's him all right." Ciel said and stood up, putting his bag onto his shoulder. Beth opened the door, and yes, Sebastian was there, with not so happy face on. "Oh, evening." Beth greeted him, looking straight into his eyes. "I'm sorry my idiot of a brother caused you problems." Sebastian politely said, also looking down to Beth. "No, he didn't. Don't sweat it." Just as Beth answered, Ciel passed next to her and faced his brother. Beth could just stare at them because she realized how tall they actually were. As Sebastian just pushed Ciel to his apartment, Ciel half-turned to Beth and thanked her for the coffee and then they disappeared behind the door. 'Brotherly love.'

Beth could only curse the person who woke her up from her deep sleep by ringing on her door. It was Thursday, no one should be bothering her. Yet. She quickly put her glasses on and rushed to open the door, completely lost in time and space. There was a delivery guy in front of her, speechless as he stared at her. "Do you need something?" Beth broke the silence first. 'I know I probably look like a shit, but still…', "T-that'll be 45$, Miss.", "What is?", "Your order.", "What are you talking about? I didn't order anything." She asked while frowning. "Yes, you did. Last night you called and told us to bring it here at 10 a.m.", "Oh, fuck. That's right. Shit, I'm sorry." Beth started apologizing and went to get money. She totally forgot about that. The guy smiled and went after Beth told him to keep the change. As she turned to get in, she hit the wall with the box. It didn't fall, but the bag on it did. She started swearing quietly, hoping that the burgers were fine. "Good morning, Beth." She suddenly heard a cheerful voice of her neighbor and stood up. There was Sebastian, who was unlocking the door and Ciel, who was looking at her from head to toe. "Morning." Beth muttered and nodded her head, carefully walking into her apartment. She didn't want any more food casualties.
When she left the food in the kitchen, bathroom was her next destination. In the big mirror above the sink she could see how she really looked. Her usual bed hair was there, as any other day, she had a simple black tank top that climbed up to her stomach with one strap on her shoulder, the other one fell down and… panties. Beautiful. No wonder the delivery guy stared. The scene could be compared to one from a cliché porn.

Ah, yes, I gave Ciel 19 years, don't know why. I'm trying to type more than 2000 words for a chapter, but my brain stops working around 1800. Considering this, the story should have somewhere around 30 chapters.
Oh, and, is there something I should change? I mean, if something really annoys you and you think I should stop using.