I stared at Ciel for a long time. And he stared back at me with that same stoic expression. He seemed calm, but I on the other hand was shaking like a cold dog. A migraine hit me hard and I continued to shake. Ciel grew curious at my sudden state but he waited for an answer.

An answer I have to give! I let out a shaky breath, grimacing from the pained headache. I could feel the bags under my eyes droop more everytime I glanced down. "I...I uh."

I sensed more eyes on me and looked over to Sebastian by the door. I was cornered, I felt small under those red piercing eyes. And Ciel stared down at me like I was a small, disobedient child.

"I.." how could I even word it? How would they take it? I needed their help.

But in this moment, they needed mine. The pain in my head grew worse and I grasped it. I felt weak, famished almost. The world around me grew blurry and that demonic aura returned.

Too late, my lips parted and soon my pupils rolled back as I fell out.

I wasn't sure where I was. Or how long I was unconscious; but when I awoke there was a wet rag on my forehead and my palms were sweaty. My blurry vision finally cleared and there before me sat Sebastian. He stared back down at me with small concern.

"Lady Rayne. You are awake."

"How long was I out?"

"A couple hours. Just a few minutes ago you had a terrible fever. " Sebastian removed the rag and felt my forehead. I guess he confirmed I was okay and laid the rag back in it's place. I didn't recognize the room I was in, but I didn't question it either.

Sebastian looked like he was thinking before he took my hand. He held it tenderly, even caressed my skin as he spoke smoothly. "Lady Rayne. I believe you went unconscious from insomnia. Your headache was a symptom."

"Insomia?"

"Do you remember how many hours of sleep you got since being here?"

"Uhm. I didn't really get any sleep since arriving. If I did then, four hours the most?"

Sebastian's eyes widened then he leaned closer, "My guess is you were used to sleeping normally and your equilibrium was thrown off. I'm just glad you weren't nauseous. You should really get some sleep from now on."

I nodded dully, my eyes staring at our hands. He continued, "I know you have just woken up, but can you remember what you were about to tell us?"

He began caressing my hand again and my attention slowly averted up to his eyes. "Sebastian.."

I took a pause to breath, "Are you trying to seduce me?"

Sebastian made a face and grew white. I seemed to have him stumped. He laid my hand back on my lap and stood up. That was the last I seen of him before he left.

I found myself drinking the glass of water he left on the lamp dresser until another person walked in. This time, it was Ciel. He looked different, he seemed softer. Ciel met my eyes and drew closer.

"So you're awake after all?" Ciel didn't take a seat, he just stood by the bedside.

I only nodded.

Ciel sighed, he leaned over and removed the rag from my forehead. "Good. I see your fever is down." As he spoke he placed the rag on the dresser, "When Sebastian placed you in your room you only got worse. But when he placed you in here, on my bed, you got better."

My eyes widened and I felt goosebumps. "Your bed?! Ciel..I."

"Relax. If it helped you fever who cares." Ciel was oddly calm about this. I continued to fidget uncomfortably.

"Ciel. I'm sorry for this."

The boy took a seat beside me, staring into my eyes in boredom. "Don't apologize. You are my guest. It's my job to take care of you. That is, until you leave."

His tone was soft. He was being nice to me! Why was that? What could he possibly benefit from now?

"Rayne. I need you to tell me where you came from."

Oh. That's right. I looked down and shrugged. Ciel looked left sheepishly. He seemed like he was contemplating something difficult. He was making that awkward face again. Then slowly, he sighed and reached to grasp my cheek.

I felt spikes down my spine and straightened up stiffy. "Rayne. Tell me now. It will help both our futures."

He recovered well, but this wasn't Ciel. This was Ciel in game-mode. He was playing his cards and analyzing. He was...he was using my feelings against me.

Yet, he was right. It will help us. It'll help me. It was a pointless secret anyways. I stared into that navy eye dumbfounded.

He had penetrated my thoughts already. That small hint of concern. Of feeling.. That sly dog. "Ciel." I reached up and grabbed his hand, pulling it from my cheek.

"You're right."

Ciel looked shocked, giving a look that read: "Wow that actually worked!"

"You are perfectly right but. I'm not some dumb girl who lets others play with her feelings. You shouldn't be the one to use them either. Even if it does benefit both of us." I paused as my eyes began to sting. "You're not doing this right. Two can play at this game and if you want an answer by doing that. Then you have to at least be real with it!"

I didn't even like him like that and he already tried to use my emotions to his leisure! Ciel at first looked shocked, then he looked down and chuckled.

His face gave a satisfied look and he met my eyes again. "Hmph. I just wanted to give it try. You're quick to read the situation, I like that. Well played Rayne."

So this was chess? Ciel's game at least. I leaned back until my head hit the pillows. "So you were faking it?"

"Of course. That tatic is used by that damn butler. I guess I wanted to see if all girls were the same?" Ciel gave me a smirk. "But you're different after all. "

I smiled back bashfully.

"But seriously. I do need an answer at some point. You are a victim aren't you? You're experience will indeed help us."

"I know that. It's just..you may not quite get it."

"And that is...?"

I stared at Ciel for a long time. Then finally, I spoke.

"I'm from the United States."

Ciel chuckled, "Well that much is true."

"In the future."

At that he stopped chuckling. He met my eyes as if trying to see if I was lying. But I wasn't.

I was perfectly honest and he knew it.

CLIFFHANGER! Because I have to keep you guys coming back right? Follow to find out Ciel's reaction! Will he believe her? Will she even get to finish!? DUN DUN DUN.

Also, review on how I did Ciel here. I felt that I went a bit ooc. But then again, I think his reason for it saves it. IDK. Just let me know because I took a risk with his character!

Until next time...