One Hell Of A Team

The Aftermath

It was a long night last night, I'm not too sure what actually happened.. I just know that Ciel discovered that viscount of Druitt had an woman sex slave auction thing.. I knew the guy was a creep but come on! I wasn't sure what I'd do today but I couldn't help but think about Ciel.. Are we so much the same? Or was it that we just had identical souls? Though last night Sebastian confirmed he knew about my little.. 'Crush' he wouldn't tell anyone.. But would it be so bad if Ciel knew? What's the worst that could happen? I mean, he could hate me at first.. But one of us is eventually going to kick the bucket so to speak. Ehh.

I got up from my studies room chair and looked out the window to see Ciels carriage arrive... I wasn't expecting a visit from him. I watched them get out and observe the outside of the estate.. Yes, bask in its glory. It was truly no different from Ciels, the only thing different was the shape and decor. I smoothed my dress and walked to the beginning of the staircase, I had made it just in time to see Scarlett let them in "Welcome" was all I said.. Real smooth there Ellie! I made my way down the stairs just skipping a few steps and sliding down the railing... Not the most 'lady like' thing I could do at the time... "So, what brings you guys here?" Ciel cleared his throat while I noticed he checked the decor out.. The foyer was decorated beautifully in light blue and white, my mother and fathers original decor plan. "I just wanted to inform you that the viscount of Druitt wasn't the criminal.. Though he is for the other reason I told you about" I nodded "that's quite fishy.. But, if I may ask.. Why were we investigating him?" Ciel, he pondered upon what he should say so I went ahead and cut him off "perhaps you can tell me later? It's tea time.. Would you care to join me?" My hospitality game was strong. "Yes" was all he said.

After leading him back into my study I took a seat behind my father's desk as usual "so, I think I'll have the usual tea today Scarlett" she nodded "what is your usual tea?" Sebastian asked, I smiled proudly "Earl Grey" it was my mother and fathers favorite as well "that's the young masters favorite tea as well" oh really? I raised my brow towards Ciel " indeed" ooh such a coincidence! As I waited Ciel kept exceptionally quiet.. It was getting rather awkward until Sebastian began talking "so lady Ellie, any news you'd like to share with the young master or myself?" He smirked his evil smirk... Damn you Sebastian Michaelis! He was trying to get me to tell Ciel how I felt. My cheeks began heating under Ciels confused stare and Sebastian's wry smile "no, not that I'm aware of" I played smoothly causing Sebastian's knowing smirk to fall a little "what the bloody hell are you two going on about?!" I snapped my head to Ciel who looked upset "nothing.." I tried to defuse the situation "lies! Sebastian, I command you to tell me what you two are going on about!" Crap! No! I gave a panicked glance at Sebastian, knowing in my head he'd definitely tell now.. "Its just a joke about a secret I know about her, young lord" his angered look faded a bit but was replaced by an annoyed one "a secret? About what?" Oh god! Just stop asking questions Ciel! "Oh, just a small crush of hers" I blushed and averted my eyes away from the pair while Ciel scoffed "I have no interest in pointless things like that" phew! Wait.. He doesn't care then? I don't know wether to be happy or sad.. Just then Scarlett brought in the tea.

While drinking the tea I silently glanced at Ciel who was looking right past me and through the window so to regain his unprovided attention I cleared my throat subtly "I have a proposition for you.." I turned to look at his face "is that so?" He nodded once and pulled a letter out of his jacket "the Queen has given me orders.. I'd like you to help fulfill them since you are now a guard dog of the Queen" I sighed and looked at the letter "I'm not a guard dog.. My father was the guard dog.. I honestly don't even know why I'm entertaining the thought of being a guard dog. Hah, it makes me laugh to even think it" Ciel grew serious "well, the Queen must have seen something important in you... Perhaps she see's that you're alike.. You and your father I mean" that had taken me aback... I had heard from relatives that I was a split image of my mother but I acted just like my father.. I'd never learn my etiquette but into rather learn to shoot handguns... I was what you'd call a strange child. "Perhaps, but that still shouldn't give her the right to force me into this with no way out.. By the time she leaves me alone I'll be dead" I rolled my eyes and Scarlett chuckled from the side of the room "well anyway, I'd like you to pretend to be my date" I nearly spit my tea out... What did he say? I heard Sebastian give a brief chuckle "huh?" Was the only words I could speak... "It'd be for only a few hours" I felt a blush come across my cheeks so I quickly glanced away "yes, well.. I mean what about Elizabeth? Would people not realize?" I asked lowering my blush enough to look back to his staring face "no... It's a town away. If you agree, I'll pick you up as my 'date' and we'll play it off until we get done with the meeting.. Which is what it is" a meeting? Hmm... Usually I'd complain some more about the whole queens guard dog thing.. But.. I'd be playing the part of Ciels girlfriend... I can't not do it, right? I mean it'll get me closer to Ciel. "I'm in" Ciels head turned quickly, his eye wide with shock "you are?" I nodded "I expected you to complain and turn me down..." I looked over to Ciel but couldn't help his smirking butler "yes, I expected that as well.. Was there something to persuade you madam Ellie?" Damn you Sebastian! I shot a quick glare that only made him smirk more "well.. I'm in a generous mood. Plus, who often gets a chance to act as sir Phantomhives girlfriend?" I smiled innocently at Sebastian's fading smirk.. He couldn't believe I had just said that.. I couldn't believe I had just said that... I looked to see Ciel slightly blushing? Hmm..

After agreeing and setting up our plans Coel and Sebastian took their leave. I silently slumped back in my chair "what did I just get myself into?" I silently whispered to myself.