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Summary: Just like the Rose she was both beautiful and deadly. She was beautiful like the satin red petals, and deadly like the thorns that adorn it's stem. And it was because of this that she seemed to captivate him. She was his beautiful rose and he intended on keeping it that way.

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Chapter Four: Blooming Roses

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Life was dwindling. Everything died eventually. Yet... why did I feel as if the whole thing was a lie?

"My lady. We will be late for your mother's funeral." Sebastian spoke.

I did not answer. I didn't feel like it. My mother. The one thing that I held dear to my heart minus Ciel, was gone. I felt so cheated at the moment.

"I do not wish to go. Tell Ciel I will be retiring early." I spoke almost as if I was dead inside, which I was.

"My lady you can't sit here in silence forever. You have to address the attendees of your mother's wake." Sebastian spoke.

Noise. That is all I can hear. Incoherent sounds creating gibberish.

I stared at the painting of my family that I had requested be moved to my cousin's estate after he had me moved into the second biggest room in the estate claiming that he was providing for me as a man should.

"I will not go. I wish to stay here." I spat finally looking directly at Sebastian.

"Sebastian, let me handle this. Go see to the other servants." Ciel had been standing right behind Sebastian.

Sebastian nodded and left leaving me alone with Ciel.

"I understand that you are emotionally hurt but as a lady of the Phantomhive residence you must keep up a good representation of my family name." Ciel spoke in the same regality that he used with Elizabeth and other nobles.

"I will go, but I will not enjoy it." I huffed knowing there was no arguing with him.

He was stubborn like uncle Vincent. I remember how uncle Vincent would never take no as a answer he always pushed for his way the same way Ciel always did. Father like son.

"I'm glad you see it my way. I have chosen a dress for you to wear and the matching veil." Ciel spoke gesturing to my vanity chair.

It was a dark maroon red with black accents. The cut was low enough to show some of my cleavage but not enough to be considered harlot like.

"I can't help but feel guilty for choosing you over mother." I spoke absently.

"Don't. You kept a promise to my parents. As far as I'm concerned you have fulfilled my parents request thus far." Ciel gave me a very minuscule but noticeable comforting smile.

I sighed.

::Third person::

The funeral went by quicker then Rina had expected it to. Ciel and Sebastian sat to her right and to her surprise Edward Milford sat to her left along with lady Elizabeth and aunt Francis. Rina gave her speech and the church sanctuary filled with overwhelming silence as she did. She spoke of how her mother was such a wonderful woman and how she loved everyone she came into contact with. It was difficult when I came close to the part about her death. Rina powered through and finished with a prayer that her mother would be excepted into the gates of heaven with open arms.

Afterwards Rina sat in the chapel alone... so she thought.

"Um... I thought you could use some company." Edward smiled.

"That's very valiant of you sir Edward." Rina smiled softly.

"It's to my understanding that you were the one that found your mother dead in the ally." Edward spoke.

"Sadly yes but can we not talk about that? I rather talk about how your sister is trying to be a little match maker." Rina spoke smirking at Edward who was red as a tomato.

"I swear Lizzie can be too much sometimes." Edward let out an awkward laugh.

"I suppose but I honestly enjoy her. She's so happy and cheery. It's almost... contagious." Rina trailed off with a smile.

"True. I don't know why mother chose Ciel though. He's so glumly and dark. My sister deserves better then that short thunder cloud of misery." Edward spoke more confidently.

"I see you highly disapprove of Ciel." Rina laughed truly.

"I'm glad I could make you smile my lady." Edward spoke like a true gentleman.

"It's hard not to. Your happiness is contagious like your sister." Rina smiled.

::Ciel and Sebastian (third person)::

"Where is that crimson haired cousin of yours little lord?" Undertaker smiled as he does always.

"I believe she is still in the chapel. Shall I get her for you my lord?" Sebastian questioned.

"No I shall. We are leaving anyways." Ciel spoke leading the the way towards the chapel.

Ciel and Sebastian entered to find Rina smiling brightly as she giggled at Edward Milford's words.

"Lizzie almost gave mother a heart attack after that." Edward chuckled.

"Your sister seems like more a handful then I previously thought." Rina stifled another giggle.

"You can say that. I do my best as her big brother to protect her and take care of her." Edward spoke.

"Oh I know I see it when ever we are doing lessons. You help her with her French. It's sweet. It makes me wish I had help when I was learning all I needed to become a tutor." Rina spoke softly.

"Rina we are leaving now." Ciel broke the moment.

Honestly Ciel was glad. Edward was attempting to take her from him right from under his nose. He couldn't have that. Rina was the only reason he could smile sometimes.

"It was wonderful speaking with you Edward. I will see you for your next French lesson." Rina smiled sweetly before curtsying.

"It was wonderful talking with you lady Rina. I hope to speak with you again soon in the future." With that Rina left with Ciel and Sebastian.

"You know Lizzie's brother is so pleasant to talk with Ciel. You should have a conversation with Lizzie. I believe you would enjoy it." Rina smiled at Ciel.

Ciel remained silent for a good minute before speaking.

"I'm glad you are in a better mood then earlier." Ciel spoke.

"I do feel much more cheerful after talking to someone. How about a game of chess when we arrive home?" Rina offered.

"I could always use another win under my belt. I am after all the king of my own chess board." Ciel smirked.

"You don't have to boast about how terrible I am." Rina frowned at Ciel.

Ciel smiled seeing Rina make such an adorable face.

"I was not boasting. I was stating a fact." Ciel smirked yet again.

"Sebastian Ciel is being mean agin!" Rina whined only causing a smile to spread across both the earl and the butler's face as the three of them made their way to the carriage.

::Rina's perspective::

"Ha! I won! Take that!" I cheered while Ciel stared in disbelief at the chess board.

"You had to have cheated." Ciel muttered.

"Nope. I just won fair and square." I smiled in victory.

"I demand a rematch! This has to be a fluke of some kind." Ciel stated in shock.

"Fluke? Do you doubt me that much? You know my intelligence is greater then you give credit for and on top of that my deductive reasoning is the same if not better then Sherlock Holmes sir." I raised a brow.

"Yes but you have never been very good at board games or cards." Ciel deadpanned making me frown.

"You're impossible!" I cried out in frustration.

"My lord, my lady dinner is ready for you in the dinning room." Sebastian was standing there.

"Sebastian I finally beat Ciel at chess!" I cheered.

"Are you sure he didn't let you win?" Sebastian asked.

"Well I'll be! Do you both think I'm so ignorant?!" I felt personally attacked at the moment.

"No she won and I don't know how." Ciel was still looking at the board baffled.

"I see. Congratulations my lady but we must be going to dinner." Ciel finally stood up.

"Alright I am feeling a bit peckish at the moment." I spoke up making my way to the dinning room.

Two places were set up. I sat next to Ciel at the head of the table.

"Tonight's dinner is a pork roast with a white whine garlic butter sauce, roasted potatoes with parsley, seasonal vegetables, and a sweet red whine." Sebastian poured whine into my glass as well as Ciel's.

"What is the dessert tonight?" Ciel asked as he cut into his dinner.

"Tonight's dessert is a chocolate layered cake with a chocolate and strawberry filling accompanied by a dollop of strawberry moose." Sebastian spoke.

"Please go and prepare the plates for dessert." Ciel requested.

Sebastian nodded before leaving us.

"How are you dealing with the fact that Sebastian is a demon?" Ciel questioned.

I was hoping that this wouldn't pop up as a topic of conversation but it was inevitable anyway I looked at it.

"Honestly it shocks me but it doesn't bother me one bit. I always had an inkling feeling that humans were not the only thing that existed on this plain but I had no clue that it would be something like demons, death gods and other creatures I've yet to meet." I spoke honestly.

"You seem comfortable with Sebastian. Do you perhaps feel some how attracted to him?" I was taken back by his forwardness.

"I wouldn't go quite as far to say it's attraction but I do feel a connection. I can't explain it." I hope this is what he was looking for as an answer.

I ate more of my dinner before Ciel spoke again.

"Sebastian has the ability to charm any woman he comes into contact with. I would be careful." Was that jealousy I heard in my cousin's voice?

"I will keep that in mind Ciel." I chuckled.

"I have dessert if you are done with your food." Sebastian came back.

"I will have my dessert Sebastian." I spoke.

Sebastian nodded handing me the food. I smiled digging in. I did always enjoy Sebastian's ability to cook and bake. He was a brilliant chef. She somewhat felt sorry for the actual chef Bardroy.

"Will have mine as well." Ciel spoke.

After dinner I bid Ciel goodnight and made my way to my quarters.

"My lady I have drawn you a bath as requested and set out your night attire." Meyrin smiled.

"Oh thank you Meyrin. You really are sweet. I have something for you if you will come in." I smiled going to my vanity.

"You didn't have to get me anything my lady." Meyrin mumbled bashfully.

"Here I got you a new pair of glasses. Those seem so old and foggy. Here let me put them on you." I removed her glasses and placed on the new ones.

"I can see so clearly now! Thank you lady Rina you are the kindest mistress." Meyrin spoke humbly.

"Go ahead and leave. I doubt you want Sebastian to be breathing down your neck." I chuckled as she left.

I then stripped myself of everything and sank into the warm waters. Of this is so soothing. I absolutely love bathing. It's so relaxing. I sank under and came back up. I began washing my hair.

"My lady." I looked up to find Sebastian standing in the door way.

"Pervert!" I screamed throwing one of the scrub brushes and hitting him in the face.

Sebastian didn't even flinch.

"My lady you have a letter from sir Edward." Sebastian looked a bit irritated.

"Oh... sorry Sebastian..." I mumbled before reaching for the letter.

"You know it's indecent to see a woman naked especially if she isn't your spouse or lover." I stated glancing up at Sebastian.

"I'm only a humble butler my lady." He gave a mischievous smile.

"And a demon." I added before opening the letter.

It was only Edward asking me if I would write him back to start a little pen pal thing.

I placed the letter back on the table next to the tub.

"Would you like me to help wash your hair?" Sebastian asked me.

"No funny business!" I glared before letting him wash my hair.

"Of course." Sebastian raised his hand like he was making pledge.

He then removed his gloves. His nails were black. What really drew my eye was the pentagram on the back of his right hand. I reached out and touched his hands. My fingers traced the mark. I couldn't control my movements. His hands... Sebastian then removed his hands and placed his fingers under my chin. Before I knew it his lips were claiming my own. Again my body... I couldn't control it. Instinctually I opened my mouth and his tongue slipped in.

My arms wrapped around his neck. He then lifted my out of the tub and placed my body on the counter.

My breath hitched when we separated.

"I must say my lady... I do like this side of you." He smirked with his eyes glowing.

I couldn't speak. The feeling it was so intense. I had no control over myself at the moment. My inner most desires were presenting itself to the demon in front of me.

He smirked removing his shirt. I gawked slightly. He was beautiful.

"Well my lady I can't leave you waiting can I." He whispered into my ear.

His lips traveled down my neck with his sharp fangs scraping against my skin. I let out a moan. The sensation was amazing. His fingers trailed down to my heat. Sebastian smirked against my skin before sinking his fingers into my core. I let out a loud cry again him as his continually stroked my inner walls.

"I-I ah!" I couldn't even speak coherently.

Sebastian place his lips over mine absorbing my sounds as his fingers worked their demonic magic. I was reaching my point and reaching it fast. Suddenly his fingers left my entrance causing a whimper to escape my lips.

"Don't worry my little cardinal. I'll make you feel even better." Sebastian's voice husked causing my body to shutter.

He then removed his trousers revealing his very prominent erection. I stared nervously. Will it even fit inside me?

Sebastian suddenly grabbed my hips and started to rub his shaft against my intimate area. I started to moan once more as lust clouded my mind.

"Take me. Take me now." I moaned against his body.

With the flick of his hips his girth fully penetrated me. I couldn't say it was painful but it was uncomfortable.

"Sebastian..." his name slipped through my parted lips as if it was a prayer.

"If you keep making those sounds... I won't be able to hold back much longer." I stared at him in shock.

He was holding back?

"Don't hold back on my account..." I gave his a seductive smile.

He then gave a devilish smirk and with the full force of his hips slammed back inside me. I let out a gasp as his movements were strong and quick. I wrapped my arms and legs around his body while he continually pounded into my core over and over. The slew of moans coming from my mouth most likely would be heard by anyone passing my door but I could care less due to the mind numbing pleasure that was being brought to my person at the moment.

I screamed almost as my nails scraped against the skin of his back leaving angry red whelps on his flawless skin.

"Sebastian! I'm going to climax..." The last part of my statement came out more as a mutter then a scream.

Sebastian began to move faster causing my body to clamp down on him and I felt myself drop over the edge. Pure ecstasy spread across my body as the feeling of him intensified. I then heard a loud groan from Sebastian as he released his seed into my womb.

I panted heavily as my eyes met his glowing red ones.

"I'm going to need another bath..." I smiled weakly.

::Next morning third person::

Ciel started sweating seeing his aunt Frances and Elizabeth standing in front of him and Sebastian.

"Have some pride in yourself!" His aunt barked fixing both his hair and the butler's hair.

"How deplorable. You can't ent fix your own hair. I'm glad I came to revaluate you and retrain you." She spoke.

"Ciel you didn't tell me we would have company." Rina came out to greet Elizabeth and marchioness.

"Lady Rina, I was not aware you would be here." Marchioness Frances smiled.

"It's always a pleasure. I am actually a resident. Due to my mother's untimely demise I have become a lady of the Phantomhive estate meaning my previous home and all of my fortune is in the hands of Ciel at the moment." Rina smiled politely.

"Elizabeth take after lady Rina. She is a very good role model for you." Ciel's aunt spoke.

Sebastian smirked at Rina when she said this causing a blush to creep up her neck slightly. The memories of last night flashed through her mind. Her and Sebastian were now intimate which she didn't know quite how to feel about it. She defiantly felt joy though but there were a few other emotions she couldn't pin point.

"Why don't we have a hunting competition. Besides I need to see how my future son in law will take care of my daughter." Ciel looked ready to die at this point.

"Sounds brilliant. May I join?" Rina asked with her hands clasped together.

"Of course. You shall be on my side. That way it is an even two on two." The marchioness spoke.

"Splendid!" Rina giggled.

With that the four of them were off with Sebastian leading Ciel and Elizabeth's horse.

Rina aimed her gun when she senses movement and shot a pheasant.

"I believe that to be 1-0 my lord." Sebastian spoke.

"Good shot lady Rina. Ciel your cousin seems to have the idea." Marchioness Frances smirked.

Ciel grumbled. The game went on for a few hours until they were tied fifteen to fifteen.

"Next kill wins the game." Ciel's aunt claimed.

Ciel and Lizzie were adorable together Rina thought as they trotted along.

Lizzie got off the horse to look at some wild flowers when a bear roared and made it's presence known. Ciel shielded Lizzie as the marchioness lined her shot.

Rina was quicker and pulled out a hand gun before burying a bullet in the damn thing's skull.

Rina stood in front of Ciel and Lizzie with a dark look in her eyes as the bear fell with a loud thud.

"Lizzie, Ciel are you alright?" Rina questioned turning around.

"When did you get so good with guns?" Ciel demanded.

"I practiced with Meyrin. That's besides the point are you two ok?" Rina asked.

Sebastian smirked. His claim on Rina was already taking effect. Her senses have intensified and her strength has increased.

"Let's get going." Rina spoke not even phased by what she had done.

The marchioness had no words for what Rina had just done. She had never met a quicker shot then her own. This girl was nothing short of special. She then smiled.

'Rina would make a wonderful wife for Edward.' She though as they arrived back at the estate.

"Happy birthday Ciel." Rina spoke opening the dinning hall.

Despite Meyrin, Finny and Bard's attempts Ciel still felt somewhat happy about how Rina remembered his birthday as well as his aunt.

"Despite the dinner being burnt, the garden bare and the teas set broken I do approve of my daughter being here in the future." Lady Frances smiled.

"Look master! It's snowing!" Finny yelled.

"My my it is." Rina smiled standing next to Ciel and Lizzie.

::Somewhere in London::

"Wow it's beautiful." Spoke a young man with an exotic accent.

"It's cold. Agni what is this called?" He asked.

"It falls during the winters in England I believe it is called 'snow'." The man called Agni answered.

"I wish I could take it home and show mother. I think she would love it." The young man spoke.

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AN:/ Viola! New chapter! I put a lemony bit in there. Too soon? Nah! She is suppose to end up with Sebastian anyways. Hopefully this is good for you guys. Anyway follow/favorite and don't forget to leave a comment or review. Again no mean shit. No one wants to be the asshole. Also my favorite arc is coming up with one of my favorite comic relief characters, Prince Soma! Anyway bye luvies!