At two o' clock, I heard a knock on the manor's front door. I quickly got up off the bed, a little too quickly as I felt I was going to pass out, and walked from my room down the stairs to greet Soma.
Half way down the stairs, I could see Sebastian welcoming Soma and Agni into our manor. Soma of course was standing nervously behind Agni, as he's afraid of Sebastian.
Soma looked away from Sebastian who was talking to Agni, and saw me. "Elise!" he said excitedly. He ran up the stairs to where I was, plum colored ponytail bouncing the whole way, and pulled me into one of his big hugs.
I tried to look as happy as possible. He was my fiancé, and it should be my job to make and keep him happy. I put a smile on my face, and imagined that Soma was Sebastian. "Soma, its good to see you," I say hugging back.
"I know, it's been so long! I've missed you so much," he continued, pulling me closer. "They are so cute!" I could hear Agni say to Sebastian. Soma pulled away from the hug and intertwined his fingers in mine. "Does Sebastian have today's tea ready?" Soma asked.
I laughed. "It's Sebastian, when isn't he on time?"
Sebastian looked at me and said, "You see, I am simply one hell of a butler. It goes to say that I can have tea prepared on time. If you two would please follow me," he motioned us to follow him, "I will bring you your tea."
Soma and I followed Sebastian to the tearoom. By this point I was really not feeling well. I tried to cough discreetly into my arm, but it came out louder than expected. Soma looked at me, but didn't say anything.
Once Soma and I were sat down for tea, and had all our snack set in front of us, Sebastian bowed and left us to ourselves.
Soma and I conversed for a bit, drinking our tea and eating our snacks. Soon into our date, I felt a coughing fit coming on. I quickly excused myself to the hallway where I could relieve myself.
As I was coughing and panting for breath, I felt a hand rubbing small and comforting circles on my back. Once I was finished, I started to turn around, expecting to see Soma or Agni. However before I could move I heard a voice that didn't belong to either Soma or Agni.
"My, my. It seems the Lady of Phantomhive is sick." The voice I loved so much said.
"Sebastian?" I asked. "I thought you were out with Ciel at the Undertaker's shop?"
Sebastian smiled down at me. "The Lord and I were supposed to go, however I sensed you were unwell so I told him we would need to wait until I could be sure you are healthy." He took the glove of his unmarked hand using his teeth and placed said hand on my forehead. "Which you are not. I shall tell the Prince that you shall continue your date another day. For now you need to rest."
Sebastian escorted me to my room, and left while I changed into my pajamas. Once I called him back in, he proceeded to tuck me into bed.
"Is there anything you need, my Lady?" he asked.
I shook my head. "No. I'm fine, thank you."
Sebastian bowed, and started to leave. As I saw him walking towards the door, something came over me. I had a strange panicky feeling in my chest.
"Wait, Sebastian!" I called.
He turned and looked at me. "Yes, what is it?"
I sighed. I couldn't believe I was going to say this, to act so childish in front of him.
"Would you… Would you stay with me?" I asked sheepishly.
Sebastian smiled at me and walked to my side. "Yes, my Lady."
"You won't leave until I fall asleep?" I asked, looking into his mesmerizing crimson eyes.
"Not unless you want me to. If you wish, I will stay by your side until you are healthy." He responded, slightly biting his lower lip.
"Do you promise?" I asked, never breaking eye contact.
He leaned down, and what happened next was completely unexpected. He planted a soft kiss on my lips. "I will always be by your side, even without the covenant because I love you. And I will continue to love you, forever and always."