Tarryn's POV
Sebastian, Ciel, and I were in London to investigate the Jack the Ripper case. And we were on our way to the crime scene. Prostitutes were being murdered viciously and the Queen sent for her Guard Dog to put an end to things.
"Tarryn, you look a bit faint, dear,," Madame Red said with concern.
I shook my head to reassure her I was fine. Perhaps it was just the way these murders were described that made me feel uneasy. We arrived at the crime scene without incident and I stayed back while Sebastian and Ciel went to get information from Scotland Yard.
Even from where I stood with Madame Red, Lau, and Grell I could smell the blood. Sometimes I wished I didn't have a good sense of smell. Of course, Scotland Yard didn't help, so Undertaker's was the next stop.
I was excited to see the former Grim Reaper again. And I'll be damned if Sebastian was going to tell him another joke. Sebastian opened the door to the funeral parlor, and as usual, it was dark. It wasn't long until the mortician moved the lid from his coffin, and this made poor Lau, Madame Red, and Grell to get spooked.
The Grim Reaper was expecting us, but before we could get down to business, payment for information was required. Lau told his joke and I shook my head because it was so damn bad. Madame Red went next and I had to cover Ciel's ears because the joke was of the dirty variety.
Unfortunately Madame Red failed in making Undertaker laugh too.
"It can't be helped"
"Forget it, butler," I interrupted. "You can make him laugh next time"
"Oh, wonderful! I enjoyed your last joke, my dear"
"Well, I got a better one," I told the Grim Reaper with a smirk. I then shot Sebastian a look. "Do you mind covering our master's ears?"
Sebastian did as I suggested and then I told the joke. The Grim Reaper laughed hard and Lau, Madame Red, and Grell all blushed.
"Goodness me, Ms. Tarryn, you certainly are a funny woman," Undertaker complimented me. He then gestured for us to follow him and soon we were all sitting down with tea.
According to retired Grim Reaper, the prostitutes were not only viciously killed, but parts of them were taken out.
That's f**ked up my dragon growled.
And someone who knew how to remove organs from a human had to be in the medical field. And, of course, Sebastian had to be a damn show off when he exited the still-moving carriage to make up his suspect list. Lau and Madame Red were dumbfounded while I only rolled my eyes.
"Tarryn, I know a gentleman who is looking for a bride," Madame Red said as we pulled up to the townhouse.
"I'm not really looking for a partner this season" I responded.
By Victorian England standards I would be what most would call a spinster. When in reality I was waiting for my mate. As Ciel said before, dragons were monogamous, and when his or her mate was revealed, their world revolved around that being. Ciel shot his aunt a look of disapproval but I thanked the doctor for her thoughtfulness.
"A shame you don't want a husband right now, Tarryn," Grell added. "I won't lie you are a beautiful young lady"
"Are you sure you don't want Grell courting you?" Madame Red asked with a mischievous smile.
"My lady! Your embarrassing her!" Grell fussed.
"I'm fine Grell"
Then, to calm him down, I pressed a kiss against his cheek, and the disguised Grim Reaper blushed slightly. Ciel opened the door and there waiting for us was Sebastian.
Madame Red, Grell, and Lau all had WTF looks on their faces while Ciel and I wore amused smirks.
"Hold on! How are you here?" Madame Red demanded.
"I finished up my little errand so I made my way here"
To prove his point, Sebastian showed the surprised adults the lists of names he had gathered in a short time. And the demon proceeded to name every person on that list who had an alibi. Madame Red asked a question which Sebastian answered.
"You see my lady, I am simply one hell of a butler"
F**king hell, that was hot, I thought.
Later
Outside of Viscount Druitt's Home.
Ciel looked absolutely miserable. Since Druitt was known to like pretty women my employer decided to dress up as a girl. All afternoon, the young Earl had to learn the ways of a young lady, and I felt pity for him. He did look cute in his pink dress with matching hat and hair attachments. I also volunteered to draw in Druitt much to Sebastian and Ciel's displeasure.
I wore a strapless silver gown and my hair was styled in a bun. Lilies were embroidered in my fiery locks, and hopefully, this might draw the attention of that perverted Viscount. And not gonna lie Sebastian looked sexy in his tutor get up. Madame Red and Lau dressed up too.
I had also warned Ciel and Sebastian that Lizzy was going to be here tonight so we needed to keep a low profile.
"Ciel and Tarryn will be my nieces visiting from the country, and Sebastian will be Ciel's tutor and Tarryn's betrothed"
I felt my face go red at that!
"Why do I have to act like your niece?!" Ciel demanded.
"And why does Sebastian have to be my intended?!"
"Because dears I always wanted a girl, and Tarryn you and Sebastian make a cute pair"
While Ciel countered back I shot Sebastian a glare. He gave me a smirk, and not caring who was looking, I flipped him off.
"You're a damn bastard" I growled at the butler. "Was this your idea to go undercover as my betrothed?"
"Maybe"
God I wanted to smack him so bad. Ciel thankfully said we should start looking for Druitt and Grell chose that moment to ask me for a dance. That pissed Sebastian off but serves the demon right for suggesting to Madame Red I should be his fake bride-to-be.
"I'll warn you right now Grell I'm not that great with dancing"
"Neither am I Tarryn, just follow my lead"
I put my hand on his shoulder while he wrapped his arms around my waist. Soon, the two of us were on the dance floor, and I found myself enjoying being Grell's partner. We messed up a few times but we took it with good humor. After the dance, Grell kissed my hand before nodding at the balcony.
Sebastian and Ciel were out there, and after thanking the disguised Reaper, I regrouped with the demon and Earl.
"Lizzy thought my dress was beautiful, and we've been trying to avoid her," Ciel explained. "Tristan is here with her though"
"Maybe that will keep her distracted" Sebastian added.
A woman suddenly mentioned Druitt and the three of us peeked around the corner to see a man with silvery-blonde hair and purple eyes.
"Damn he looks like a Targaryen"
"A Tar what?" Sebastian and Ciel inquired in unison.
"Later, we need to get his attention"
Lau found us, and to Ciel's horror, he asked the Earl to dance. With a curse Ciel allowed Lau to escort him to the dance floor. Suddenly Sebastian took my hand.
"We have no choice but to dance our way over to the Viscount, after all my lady were are engaged"
"Correction we're pretending to be engaged"
Sebastian chuckled and he pulled me towards the dance floor.
"You already know Tarryn that I am one hell of a dancer and besides as your betrothed it allows me to dance with you in a public function such as this"
"Let's just get this over with," I growled before putting my hand on his shoulder and my other hand with his.
Sebastian chuckled again before he began to lead me into the dance. This time, the dance between us felt more intimate, and I couldn't deny the excitement I felt being in his arms. If Theo saw me now he would absolutely tease me to no end. Eventually, our dance came to an end, and my face was blood red.
"Flustered my lady?" Sebastian teased.
"Shut it"
Clapping got our attention and it was Druitt.
"Your dancing is exquisite like a lovely little robin, my sweet lady"
Sebastian excused himself, and I curtsied to the blonde-haired human.
"Good evening my lord"
"I do hope you're enjoying the party my dear robin"
Druitt kissed my hand at this.
"I hope I'm not being rude, my lady, but do I detect an American accent?"
"Yes my lord I am American, I am visiting my aunt"
"Oh, how wonderful! I heard American women are just as lovely and you my dear don't disappoint"
"Cousin, I see you found our host for the evening," Ciel greeted as he joined me and Druitt.
Druitt then kissed Ciel's hand as well and the disguised Earl looked grossed out.
"Actually my lord we've been trying to have a chance to speak with you all evening"
"Oh?"
Perfect, now we got his attention, I thought.
"Yes, my lord, we're bored of dancing and eating," Ciel added. Damn, he was playing the part of a girl well.
"What spoiled princesses you two are"
Ciel and I both flinched when Druitt drew us closer to him and the bastard snaked his hand to my lower back. Ciel stated we were both interested in more amusements. Shit!
Lizzy had spotted us!
But Sebastian saved the day by slamming a wardrobe down and announced he had a magic trick up his sleeve.
"Well since you two are such beauties I guess it won't hurt to draw you away from the party a bit"
Druitt offered me his arm, and I accepted it, and the blonde escorted me and Ciel away from the party. In the next room, I suddenly felt like garbage, and it was due to the chloroform Druitt used in this episode. Both Ciel and I fell unconscious, and when I woke up, I found myself changed to a wall while Ciel was in a damn cage. My arms were chained above me and it was bloody uncomfortable.
The room was dark and men of various ages eyed me and Ciel with great interest.
"And now what you've all been saying for! Tonight's crown jewels!"
Sick bastard, I thought.
Druitt gave the men who were here a brief description of Ciel before he made me his next target. I shuddered when the blonde-haired human placed a gloved hand underneath my chin and made me look at him.
"Maybe we'll meet again my sweet"
But just as the bidding was to start, the room went dark, and the men voiced their displeasure, including Druitt. Then Sebastian could be heard punching the lights out of everyone and Druitt made a girly squeal before he too was knocked out.
The candles in the room lit up again.
"Really young master? Are you good for nothing but getting yourself and Tarryn captured?"
"Free Tarryn first" Ciel commanded the demon.
Sebastian did as ordered and the demon approached. He easily undid the chains and I thanked him before rubbing my wrists.
"We need to vacate the premises before Scotland Yard arrives" Ciel pointed out after he was freed from his cage. He then gave the unconscious Druitt a disgusted look. The three of us then got the hell out of dodge before the authorities arrived to arrest Druitt.
Back At Townhouse
"Did you not enjoy playing the role of my fiancee Tarryn?" Sebastian asked.
Ciel was asleep already and the damned demon made the excuse of wanting to gather my dirty laundry again.
"You can get that stuff in the morning Sebastian I'm tired"
"It seems you're trying to avoid answering my question darling"
F**k. The way he said that made my body shiver in delight. The demon set the clothes down before making his way towards me. And it didn't bloody hell I was in my nightgown.
"What are you doing?" I demanded realizing he was way too close.
But the demon didn't answer and instead continued getting closer until I had no choice but to move backward and I swore when I lost my balance and fell onto the bed. I sat up just as Sebastian pushed me onto my back and he climbed on top of me.
"If this is your way of trying to get information out of me, then you can forget it" I growled.
"No my darling that is not my intent"
His voice was low now and husky. His eyes began to glow, and the next thing I knew, his lips were on mine. My eyes went wide as I realized what was happening. His kiss was intoxicating and I fisted his tie so I could pull him closer to me.
The demon licked my lips wanting to access to my tongue and I consented. The moment his tongue touched mine I moaned and was at the demon's mercy. And gods be damned I was enjoying this. He took his sweet time teasing me as our tongues danced with each other.
"Damn you" I reprimanded the demon when he finally pulled away.
Sebastian only smirked.
"By your reaction alone, my dear, it's obvious you are attracted to me," he purred. "And yet you still deny it"
"Oh f**k you"
"Such language is frowned upon my lady"
"News flash demon it's not frowned upon in my time"
Sebastian chuckled before finally getting off of me. He still, however, stood in front of me while I sat up.
"Fine, I do find you attractive happy?"
About effin time you admitted it my dragon growled.
"You are quite stubborn Tarryn"
"Duh, I'm half Scottish, and we're known for being stubborn," I pointed out.
The butler then placed a gloved hand underneath my chin and made me look at him.
"As your temper is quick to become alight, and that is my favorite part of your personality Tarryn"
Now that got me to blush, and again, Sebastian chuckled before picking up my hand and kissing it. I shivered when those skillful lips touched my flesh.
"I will leave you to get some rest"
He then gathered the clothes he had come for earlier, and when he shut the door, I endured a massive nosebleed.
Hell ya! Tarryn finally gets smooched by the one hell of a butler! Now I know I said they don't get together right away I meant that chapter wise not episodes.