Stay

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I sit in the carriage, feeling the nerves coming on. Sweaty palms, slight sinking feeling in my stomach. I look out the window and see the Manor appear over the horizon.

Tonight was the night. Lord Phantomhive was hosting a ball. Not only that, it is my first ball. I mean, yes, I have been to other balls before, but this is my first ball that I am attending alone. I have recently taken over my family's company and was told to attend a ball to knock up my social skills.

The carriage approaches the manor and stops in front of it. The door opens and the gentle cool breeze meets my skin. I look to my right and see my butler, Lance. He smiles and holds his hand out to me. I accept with a shaky hand and step out of the carriage.

"It's a lovely night tonight, don't you think mistress?" I could tell he was trying to distract me from my worries.

"Yes, it is" I simply reply.

I walk to the front door, Lance following close behind. I knock three times and wait. The door is opened a few seconds later by a handsome butler.

"Good evening My Lady. I am Sebastian Michaelis, head butler of the Phantomhive household. Please follow me to the ballroom" He gestures me to follow him as he walks off.

"I will be here to pick you up at about 10. Enjoy your evening mistress" he bows and walks off.

I follow Sebastian through the Manor to the ballroom. We arrive at the ballroom and I look around. Many people are dancing and others are having a drink.

"Enjoy your evening My Lady" Sebastian says with a bow and then walks off.

I sigh and look around. I feel my nerves rising as I see almost everyone in a conversation.

"It's just a few hours" I tell myself, hoping I can boost my confidence.

I walk to the drink table and grab a drink. I make my way outside to the balcony and sip my drink.

"So much for being social" I sip my drink and sigh.

I hear footsteps behind me. I turn and see a boy around my age. Blueish greyish hair, wearing a blue and white suit and a eyepatch covering one of his eyes. He was quite handsome.

"Bloody morons.." He says with a sigh.

He notices me and his eyes widen.

"Deepest apologies, I didn't think anyone was out here.." His eyes move to the ground.

"It's quite alright, I have to say I agree with you.." I say with a laugh.

A fake smile graces his features.

I know a fake smile when I see one. My whole family was full of fake smiles. My father and mother were not in love, it was all an act to keep the company's image alive. When they were at a social event, they would act inseparable. When they were at home, they would act like strangers. All they did for me was give me money. They said things like "Money is all you need to survive".

"I am Ciel Phantomhive, pleased to meet you My Lady" he says with a bow.

A short gasp escapes my lips and I bow.

"I apologise, I didn't know it was you My Lord" I say with an apologetic smile.

"Please, don't worry about formalities, call me Ciel" He walks to the rail and looks down at the garden.

"I am (Y/n) (L/n) of the (L/n) company. But please, call me (Y/n)" I say with a small smile.

"Of course (Y/n). Well I suppose I should head back to the ball and make conversation with my lovely guests. Again, it was nice meeting you (Y/n)" he chuckles and then makes his way inside.

I see my glass is empty so I also walk inside and make my way to the refreshment table. I grab a drink and turn to walk back out to the balcony but I crash into a small yet strong chest, causing me to spill my drink all over myself.

"Watch where your going you bloody ta-" The person cuts himself off as he looks at me. "I'm so sorry! Your really pretty and I ruined your dress!" He says.

I look at him. He has blond hair, bright blue eyes and a gorgeous smile. I can't help but blush at the sight of him.

"It's fine.." My eyes are directed to the floor.

He lifts my chin with his index finger and thumb.

"I'm Alois Trancy, pleased to meet a beauty like you.."