Happiness (Ciel X Lizzy) SEQUEL UP NOW

"Not A Date"

Hiiiii. Another update again! So yeah, this story might run longer than expected. As always leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below. This story probably has more than a few chapters left.

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LIZZY'S P.O.V.

I arrived at Ciel's manor soon enough. I was happy to be his friend. I feel like I am falling in love with him again. I don't know what to do in this situation. But right now, all I know is that I want to have a nice dinner with my friend.

I knocked on the door to the Manor and Ciel opened, still no smile from him. I don't understand that. I want him to smile, I want him to be happy. Regardless, I smiled lightly at him. Though being apart from him hurt, I could still see him everyday and talk to him. But I couldn't hold him, kiss him, and sleep in his arms.... No, there's no way I need to think of that. Being with him is destructive, no matter how much I miss him.

He lead me inside and to the dining room where there was a candlelit dinner for the two of us. I smiled at the sight and resisted the urge to kiss him on the cheek before we sat down. "This is lovely, thank you." This was too romanticized for my comfort.

Ciel gave me an obviously fake smile then took sipped his wine. "Not a problem, it's nothing.." I frowned lightly.

"So, how are things with you and that blonde woman from Paris?" I asked. I know I shouldn't have but, I need to be mad at him. I can't look at him in that way anymore. I don't want to get hurt.

He looked me in the eye before digging his fork into his salad. "I told you, it was for the mission," His eyes moved to the table. I knew I shouldn't have said that. "Once you caught me, I found another way to get the information."

I sipped my wine, and picked at my food. "Why do you care about what I think? I mean-- We're friends, right? You can trust me." I don't know exactly where I was getting at. I just want him to open up about what happened.

"You're right. I won't lie, I got Putain," Hm. So that's the name of that slut. "I didn't sleep with her- I convinced her to tell me the information. By convinced, I mean, I threatened to shoot her. I still loved you when this happened." Loved . He said loved. He doesn't love me anymore. I mean... I know he didn't but for some reason hearing that word felt like he was breaking my heart all over again.

I nodded and ate a bit of my salad. I don't know what to say. "Do you want to walk around the garden with me? I mean, I know it's snowing but I thought--" I cut him off.

"Sure, let's do it for old times sake." I gave him a fake smile before standing up. Once we got our coats on, we headed out, making our way to his garden. Our special place. Well, it was.

"I love the Winter. The snow falls, the trees are dead yet so beautiful..." He smiled for once, a real, genuine smile. "I ought to find a new suitor, cuddling up with someone by the fire is amazing. It's warm and simply falling asleep with someone is lovely feeling. Sleeping beside someone is indescribable."

Once again, I felt like I had been stabbed in the heart. A suitor? Our engagement was only called off half a year ago and he's already looking for a suitor?!? Wow. He really is a bad person. I have been so blind.

"Can we take a seat?" He nodded and lead me to a near by bench. It snowed lightly on us. He's right, the snow is beautiful during the nighttime. I always thought Spring was my favorite but the snow has caught my attention for the first time.

I began to shiver slightly and I felt Ciel slipped his gloved hand in my bare one. "You forgot your gloves. I felt myself blush at the touch of his hand. Had I let go of him too soon? He turned towards me and held both my hand in his.

"You look pretty. Snowflakes in your hair, rosy cheeks, and those glossy pale lips of yours. If Winter were a person it would be you." These compliments made my cheeks red but it also made me upset. I don't want him to compliment me, it only hurts when he does.

This time, I leaned in slowly and I could see his face tint with pink. I slowly pressed my lips against his. For that moment, the past didn't matter, nothing did, nothing but my love towards him and Winter. He returned the kiss, softly, slowly, and lovingly.

I broke the kiss slowly and looked up at him. "I still love you.." I whispered, tears forming in my eyes. As much as I tried to deny it, it would never stop being true. I would always love him. He smiled sadly and pecked my cheek.

"I love you too. I never stopped loving you, and I never will. I love you, Lizzy." I smiled, held back the tears, and pecked his lips.