Black Butler: Awakened

Chapter 6

The dress did suit me well. Sebastian had the finest silks shipped across from the other side of the world. They felt extremely soft and luxurious. Dazzling and ravishing, the words crossed my thoughts but i refused to believe them. I am nothing but a simple human being without a proper perspective on life. I know how to kill, and how to be killed... I can do anything to those who harm who I love, but loving someone means i need to become weak. Weakness gets people killed so i must remove these human feelings.

"Jasmine, I have to tend to the preparations for dinner, but I  would like you to meet a very special person"

I crept behind Sebastian, afraid i might upset him or get knots inside my body again if i stepped to close to him. His scent lingered in my nose and reminded me of the first day i met him. I cant get enough of it. He smelt different from regular humans. Almost... inhuman...

"Here he is, he specifically requested to see you"

A tall slim figure with his back turned towards me stood by the balcony in a black suit. His black polished shoes matched his slick brown hair and entire outfit. If i hadn't lost the feeling of love, this man would definitely gain it all. I stood straight faced and felt a bit awkward that he hadn't turned around.

Sebastian's footsteps faded until they were nonexistent. Just as they echoed their last, the man spun around and grabbed my arms and pulled me close to him. His breath fell on my neck and crept up my back.

My whole body stung and my eyes felt tears stinging in them. Why though? The scent... lavender or vanilla. I cant tell but this man is familiar in many ways. Finally after an eternity of being in his grasp, he loosened his grip and carefully stared into my eyes. The eyes of innocence and kindness.

"Jeremy..."

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Sipping onto tea while staring intently at Jeremy wasn't exactly what anyone would call a 'Good time'. Once i realized Jeremy stood in-front of me, i felt limp and frail.

My body fell, and so did my heart. My breathing became short and my eyes closed. I slowly was enveloped in unconsciousness. Luckily, Sebastian supported my frail body and brought me into the manor. Jeremy trailed behind, staring intently at the raven black butler.

Maybe Jeremy was afraid yet showed the least bit of emotion towards Sebastian. Almost as if he had forced all the fear and anger out from inside of himself.

I awoke startled yet agitated since I realized Jeremy's arrival wasn't a dream. Sebastian offered Jeremy and I spiced tea to soothe the tension between us. Taking the tea did calm my nervousness but I still felt uncomfortable in the presence of a man who tormented me for weeks. Should I start of this conversation or should i remain quiet and let the man speak.

"So..."

Jeremy placed his tea cup on the small wooden desk which we were sitting at. The velvety chairs didn't bring much comfort this time, instead i felt cold and alone.

" Jasmine,  I understand if you hate me... i know what i did was... horrid"

His very voice caused me to shiver. How can he compare what he did with the word horrid? horrid doesn't begin to explain everything I went through. And he should know already that I hate him and not have to say it! Anger grew like fire inside me ready to burst out any second.

"Why are you here?"

My words cut into Jeremy. He stared around the room hoping to find the words to answer my question.

"You got my letter, correct? I need you back at home"

Scoffing I turned away from Jeremy. Does he think I'm an idiot? I would never return to his home and bear the pain which he burned into my mind.