Black and White ✘ Black Butler

Chapter 8

For some unknown reason, I jolt myself awake. I glance over at the clock only to find that it was 3 a.m.. I brush my hands through my hair as the memories of the entire night flush back into my mind. After the encounter with Grell and rejoining with my friends, I was able to save the night by playing the first two movies of the Harry Potter series. All in all, it was just another normal night with my friends... Well, besides my visit with an unsuspecting guest.

I scan the room only to find that I was the only one awake. Everyone else was laying throughout the room, sleeping. I tried to put myself to sleep but I had a bad feeling I couldn't shake off. With no other choice, I remove the blanket from on top of me and crawl off the couch, which I was sharing with Bell and Raina. After maneuvering my way around the four sleeping figures scattered about the floor, I slowly open the door and walk out of the room. With this unsettling feeling, I wanted to go make sure that Mary, Brad, and everyone else was home safe and sound. While walking through the hallway, I felt a chill run down my spine. It felt as if I was being watched. I look behind me, only to find that I was the only one walking in the manor.

'Okay, C.L., just calm down. No need to freak out over something petty as this,' I thought to myself. I needed something that'll keep me calm and talking to myself was the only relief I could get. Finally, I make it the first room, Mary's room. I turn the knob and slowly open the door, halting each time the door would creak with the movement. I peek my head inside and look around the room until I found a sleeping Mary in her bed. 'Oh, thank god they're back. At least, they didn't die along the way.'

With that, I check through every single room, making sure that everyone was accounted for. Then, I reach the final room I needed to check before I decide to call it a night. Sebastian's room. I reach the only bedroom at the end of the hallway, and open the door. I, again, peek my head through the little opening, but instead of finding a lump under the sheets, the bed remained empty.

'Where could he be?' I slowly close the door, making sure that I didn't cause a ruckus. I walk aimlessly around the mansion, trying to find the six foot man that was suppose to be accounted for. I look into my office, the kitchen, and the library but only came up empty handed. Finally, after searching through every room in thr manor, I was no step closer to finding the mysterious butler. 'Why does it always have to be the butler? Just for once, could it be the gardener.'

I sigh. I knew there was one place I haven't checked. "The basement," I whisper. I reach the door that led to the basement and grip my hand onto the brass door handle. I take in a deep breath. "Please don't let there be any spiders; please don't let there be any spiders."

With that, I open the door. I make my way down the stairs, making sure to stay cautious. Even though I've been here once or twice, this room was still a big mystery to me. "I swear, when I find that man, I'm going to make him tell me everything. If he even so slithers his way out of the conversation, then I'll have no other choice by have Grell tell me everything."

~Sebastian's POV~

After finding Catherine roaming the hallways, I decided it was best to keep a watchful eye out for her just to make sure she didn't get into any trouble. I was grateful to have the ability of hiding myself in the darkness; finally, my abilities would be useful. Though, I found it amusing to see her wandering aimlessly throughout the manor just to find me. I was flattered that she was so worried about my safety.

"I swear, when I find that man, I'm going to make him tell me everything. If he even so slithers his way out of the conversation, then I'll have no other choice by have Grell tell me everything."