His Butler, A Man
I woke up to a bright light in my room and slowly opened my eyes, groaning.
"Good morning, Miss Ai." Finny said, smiling at me and I smiled back.
"Good morning, Finny." I replied, stretching. "Where is Sebastian? He's usually the one to greet me in the morning."
"Oh, he and the master went into town to get the master's new cane."
"New?" I asked, raising an eyebrow and Finny grew nervous.
"W-well I, I uh accidentally broke the old one."
"Oh..."
"The master was rather irritated."
"It's alright, Finny. I'm sure the master isn't that mad." he smiled and handed me a green dress. I thanked him and he left me to dress myself. I slipped out of my night shirt and wrapped the corset around me. Hm...Sebastian isn't here to help me tie it...I sighed and started jumping around my room. My heart started racing and my cat traits popped out. My tail helped me tie the corset and I pulled the dress over my head. The dark green skirt went a little past mid thigh, the black ribbon made a bow and 2 tails behind me and the sleeves puffed a bit at my shoulders. I pulled on black stockings and then slipped on my black heels. I removed the ribbon from my hair and put the ring on the middle finger of my left hand. I sighed and left my room, going down into the kitchen. Bard was laying on the ground, covered in black soot from his recent explosion.
"Honestly, Bard." I said, shaking my head and he gave me a grin.
"Hello, Ai. Sorry for the mess."
"It's alright. Just sit and rest for now while I make the master's lunch."
"Okay." he said and he sat himself in his wooden chair while I pulled out some ingredients. I put a pan on the stove and turned the fire on. I chopped up some onions and placed them in the pan, letting them simmer. I diced the celery and threw them in with the onions.
"What're you making, Ai?" Bard randomly asked as I shaved some cheese and I got out a pot.
"My special lunch."
"Uh?"
"You'll see, Bard. I'll make extra for you all."
"Yeah!" I giggled at him and grabbed some eggs. I mixed them in a bowl, adding the cheese then poured it into a separate pan. I mixed the onions and celery then put lettuce at the bottom of the pot. I took some rice and poured it to fill half. I took the water and filled the whole pot then turning the fire on. I went back to the eggs and rolled it into a roll and placing it on a plate. Suddenly I heard a scream and I looked up. What the...? That sounded like Finny. I shrugged it off but kept my guard up as I cut the eggs into 4 pieces. I turned off the fire of the onions and put them in a bowl. I took a spoon and smashed them together until it was nearly soup. I put the eggs side by side then took a spoon and drizzled the sauce around it. I placed a leaf of mint on top and smiled. I went to the pot and turned the heat off. I drained the water and placed the congee on a plate. I shaped the rice into a bowl and wiped my forehead.
"Done. Do you want some, Bard?" I asked but got no reply. I turned and raised an eyebrow when I found Bard's chair empty. "Bard? Finny?" I looked out the window but found the garden empty of the blonde haired gardener. I sighed, making some tea and walked out of the kitchen. My eyes widened when I found the mansion covered in pink. Pink ribbons, red hearts, pink glitter. What the...? I saw master and Sebastian peeking through the door and I looked to the side. Tanaka. another Phantomhive butler was dressed in blond curls. My eyes widened at the blonde haired girl complimenting him. She turned around and her green eyes widened when she saw the master.
"Cielll~!" She said and she bombarded him in a hug.
"E-Elizabeth!" the master said, surprised and getting the life sucked out of him.
"Oh Ciel, how many times must I tell you? Call me Lizzy!" I rubbed my temples and sighed. I've only been with her for a few minutes and already I'm getting a headache.
"Ahem," Sebastian said and he bowed. "Lady Elizabeth, it's been a while since I last laid eyes on you."
"Oh! Hello, Sebastian! Don't worry, I've got you a souvenir too!" I nearly bursted out laughing as Lady Elizabeth pulled out a pink bonnet and placed it on Sebastian's head. I held my stomach and put a hand over my mouth, trying not to burst out laughing. Sebastian looked over at me and glared, making me laugh more.
"Don't think I forgot about you, Ai!" Elizabeth squealed and my eyes widened as she put the giant pink bow on my head. She put my hair in pigtails in pigtails and smiled at me while Sebastian was giggling behind her. I glared at him over her shoulder and he smirked.
"Lady Elizabeth," I said and I forced a smile. "Does grandmother know you're here?"
"Nope! I snuck away to see my fiancee!" I face palmed and sighed. I walked over to Sebastian while Lady Elizabeth started talking to her "fiancee" aka the master.
"Here, give me the bonnet, Sebastian. I said and took if off his head. "I'll go burn it."
"Don't burn your bow, Ai." Sebastian whispered in my ear and he took my hands in his. "You look just as cute as you do as a cat." I felt my face heat up and I looked down, biting my lip. Sebastian chuckled and I growled quietly.
"Master," I said through gritted teeth." I prepared lunch."
"Oh? Well, I am a little hungry. Alright, let's eat." the master said and I bowed, heading into the kitchen. I walked in and put the tea on a tray. I lifted it in my hands and walked into the dining room. The master sat in his usual while Bard, Mey-Rin and Finny sat in one side, Elizabeth sat on the other. I gave everyone tea, master being last and did the usual love and blow. When I returned to the kitchen, Sebastian was leaning on the counter, smirking.
"You know," he said, while I prepared the food. "Lady Elizabeth wants to have a dance here."
"So?" I asked
"I was wondering if you'd be my partner for one dance."
"What?"
"You don't have bad ears, Ai." I raised an eyebrow as I thought.
"...Alright, fine." his smirk grew and he bowed.
"Thank you. I shall see you tonight then." I rolled my eyes and placed the food in my hands.