Lady And The Demon (Black Butler Fanfiction)

3. Celeste Phantomhive

I walk around the corner and run into someone.

I look up and see Sebastian.

"My apologies, milady." He says.

"Its fine. Are you okay?" I ask.

"Of course I am. Why wouldn't I?" He asks.

I shrug.

"I don't know. You seem a little agitated. Is it because of that girl? Who is she?" I ask. Sebastian sighs.

"Pardon me milady, but I'd like to keep that certain information private for now." Sebastian says. I nod.

"Okay. Bye Sebastian." I say.

"Milady." Sebastian says.

He walks off and I start walking to the dining room. I walk by Father's study and see him in there, he was writing down something but looked perplexed. I knock lightly. He looks up and sees me. He waves me in, going back to what he was doing.

"What's wrong Celeste?" He asks.

"Uh, nothing. I was just wondering when we're going to leave for that case." I say. My father looks up at me skeptically.

"Tonight. Now what's really wrong?" He asks. I didn't know at this point. I guess it was the girl. Some random girl with weird eyes, showing up at your estate randomly referring to your father's butler as her own dad? It's pretty creepy if you ask me.

"You're worried about our guest." My father says.

"Guest? She's our guest?" I ask incredulously.

"Yes. She had no place to stay I offered a place to her." He says.

"Did you do it because she claims to have a connection with Sebastian?" I ask. My father looks up from his work.

"Why do you ask?" He says simply.

"Because you wouldn't have done it on normal cases. Why do it now?" I ask.

"I don't know. I just felt the need to open my home to her. She could be of help to us." My father says. I open my mouth to say more but close it when Father stands.

"Come along. We have lunch." He says. I stand as well and follow him to the dining room. I see that my brother is already seated. We sit down and Sebastian serves our food. I look around and see that the girl isn't present. I purse my lips and start eating.

About half way through lunch, we hear hurried steps through the halls. Then the girl comes through the doorway slowly.

"You're late." Sebastian says sharply.

"I know. Sorry." She says quietly. She how's to the area where her food is.

"My apologies, Lord Phantomhive. I was sleeping and lost track of time." She says, respectfully.

"It's quite alright. You must have had a long journey. Sebastian. I think you should introduce her." My father says. Sebastian sighs a little.

"This is my daughter, Sebastiana." He says.

"Ana. Call me Ana." She says.

"Anna?" Jayce asks.

"No. Ana. Ah nuh." She says.

"Oh, I'm sorry." He says.

"Its alright. People normally get that mixed up." She mumbles.

"These are my children. My eldest and only son, Jayce." My father gestures to Jayce. They smile at each other.

"My youngest and only daughter, Celeste." My father smiles to me. Ana nods politely to me. I nod back as I listen to Ana and my brother make conversation. Then I wanted to know something.

"So what did you do exactly? You know, to get kicked out?" I ask. Jayce and my father shoot me a look while Ana raises her eyebrow in a sarcastic way.

"I'm pretty sure you already know." She says. "I mean, I did explain it while you were sitting right there."

"No need to be rude." I say snottily.

"No need to be nosey." Ana mimics me. I scoff. Sebastian kicks her chair roughly but subtly. He glares at her and she glares back. Jayce clears his throat.

"Um, she's right Celeste. She did explain it while we were in the room. Graffiti right?" Jayce asks Ana.

"Mainly." Ana says.

"There are more?" My father asks. Sebastian looks at his daughter, waiting for her answer.

"Yeah. Let's just say, I'm not very popular at home." Ana says.

Sebastian sighs quietly from his spot by my father.

Ana finishes her food and coughs slightly.

"May I be excused?" She asks quietly. My father nods and she stands, leaving the room.

"Honestly, Celeste. Do you not know how to he considerate?" Jayce asks.

"You saw how she treated me. Why blame me?" I ask.

"Pardon me, milady. I may not have been with my daughter every step of the way, but I do know she treats people the way they treat her." Sebastian says.

"Are you telling me I'm at fault here?" I exclaim.

"Yes he is. And I'm agreeing with him." My father says.

"Father!" I say.

"No. You are a Phantomhive. You act like one. Watch your manners when around people. Especially, Ana." My father says.

"You're never fair to me! Why?!" I ask rhetorically.

I get up and run off.

Word Count // 823