Chapter Three

We ended up walking three miles to a place called "All Star Middle School". Sebastian, Grell, and I that is. William left for some business he needed to take care of. The walk there was in complete silence. It was awkward, so to speak.

The school grounds were covered in bushes, trees, and leaves that surrounded the concrete - cracked - pathway up to the office building. Even as the end of the pathway drew near, and we came close to our destination, the sound around us was only the background noises of skittering squirrels and twittering birds. The rustling of the trees, and bushes gave a bit of a harmonic symphony to the surrounding area. Even with these peaceful thoughts, I was still NOT excited about having to go to school.

We stepped into the building through two sets of push-not-pull doors, and the warmth immediately engulfed my body. It was clearly much warmer in here than outside, for which I was thankful, the warmth felt amazing against my naturally cold skin. Sebastian and I sat down on a black velvety couch. It was soft, and very plush. The thing was, I was just as antsy now, as I have ever been. I had to find something to focus on - fast. Well, I ended up looking around the room. I found two girls sitting on plush couches similar to the one I was occupying. They were across the room being scolded by an older office woman. One girl had black hair tied up in pigtails, and pale skin. Her eyes were a crispy orange color. This girl kept rubbing her arms and I saw black nail polish on her fingers and finger-shaped bruises all over. They weren't too noticeable to the naked eye, but my demon "senses" and tingling. The other girl looked Mexican, she had big chocolaty brown eyes, and deep brown curly locks that fell just past her shoulders. Her arms were crossed in that snooty fashion that would drive anyone over the edge to slap her. She had a pink shirt that covered only half her shoulder, and just down below the hem, was a black rose tattoo. I could've figured she'd at least have one tattoo.

" - fighting is prohibited at school, you two should know - " boring.

I lost interest in their conversation fast, but I still kept my gaze over there, just in case they started fighting again.

"Ciel," Sebastian spoke, I snapped to attention, and looked to him "its not polite to stare."

"S…sorry." I said half heartedly, and out of character, but something about that gaze Sebastian gave me sent chills up, and back down, my spine. Just like how he was looking at me in the alley. Those cold, caring, sensitive eyes. Why am I just seeing these now? Why… He doesn't even look at those… things… the ones with tails and ears, like that. So loving.

As Grell started to fill out paper work for us, I needed something to do.

"Sebastian." I whispered.

"Yes?"

"Don't look at me like that."

"like what?" He questioned

"Don't play dumb, I'm not one of those kittens that you can look at with those eyes."

"But Ciel," He started, using his left arm to pull me closer, "I can't help it, you just look so cute." Did. He. Just. Call. Me. Cute..?

"S…s…shut up." I stuttered.

"As you wish."

We sat in silence once again, but this time it held even much more tension than the silence on the way to the office.

"You don't look old enough to be their father," The office man behind the counter stated "Where are their parents?"

"They're dead." I stated coldly. Almost too coldly. The ice in my voice even surprised me. Wow, I haven't thought about "them" in such a long time. Sebastian looked to me in case my expression faltered. "What? It's true. I'm not going to lie." The man behind the counter cleared his throat.

"I'm sorry for your loss. But is this man even your legal guardian?"

"Grell? He was my fathers brother. I was placed in his care when my parents passed. Sebastian's his step-son." I stated. Grell looked at me as if to tell me that was a good excuse, and that it "totally works for now".

About a half an hour of waiting, we were given a schedule, and I had every class with Sebastian. That was a plus, at least I wouldn't have to make new friends. Now we were heading home, and waiting for the first day of school to start.

[A/N:] HEY, sorry for no updates yesterday, I was too busy ROCKIN OUT TO THE MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE CONCERT! HECKS YEAH!:D Well, Sorry this chapter is so short =.= my grandmothers making me clean my room. Plus, yesterday afternoon, my friend denied me of my "Ghost Whisperer" so I have that to watch. Melinda Gordon+ghosties here I come!