Never Perfect (Ciel x Lizzy, Sequel To Happiness)

His Butler, Love.

Monday Night.

The wine was awful, but I smiled and bared through it. Ciel would feel bad and not really enjoy the wine if he saw I was utterly disgusted by it.

When he goes to take a bath or something, I'll order some champagne and some sort of dessert for us two.

Once we finished eating, I gathered our plates and returned them to the room service cart for them to take. "Go have a bath? I'll order us some dessert while you're there." He nodded and took one more sip of his wine. I mentally cringed.

"Alright, this wine is amazing." I smiled when he said that, nodding once. I kissed his cheek and he walked off.

Once I heard the bathroom door close, I shut the bedroom door and headed into the living area, ringing the bell on the wall.

Someone came moments later and picked up what was left from dinner. "I'll take a bottle of your best champagne and a small chocolate cake " The waiter nodded.
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CIEL'S P.O.V.

I know she hates red wine. And I could see it in her eyes that is repulsed her but I found it incredibly sweet that she didn't say anything. In Elizabeth's mind, I wouldn't enjoy it if she said something negative. But no, I would have happily ordered her something else. I shook my head and smiled. My selfless wife. I just wish she wasn't so insecure. She's everything to me (along with Vincent).

After bathing, I fixed a bath for her. I dressed myself in white pyjamas, a bottom and top. I put on some slippers and headed outside of the bathroom.

"In the room!" I heard her voice call out from the room. She was in a robe and had a towel in her hand. "I'm going to bathe and our order should be here by then." Elizabeth gave me a smile then slipped off to the bathroom.

I picked up a book I had brought along and waited in the living room for whatever she ordered. Elizabeth and I are as different as day and night, but I love her.

There was a knock on the door and I opened it. A man brought in the cart then left.

What did she get? Champagne, of course and a chocolate cake. Mm. I know she isn't too big on sweets but they are my weakness. I think this trip is really helping me appreciate her.

I heard her come out of the bathroom and I brought the order back into the room. What a sight my wife is. Green eyes, perfectly flawless porcilean skin, and long blonde hair.

Elizabeth had always been pretty and puberty had done her well. In my eyes, no woman compared to her. Hell, nothing compared to her beauty.

She means the world to me, honestly. I have taken so much from her yet she never leaves. I've killed her boyfriend, I was cause of her parents' death, and I have been cold as ice to her. Yet, she still loves me.

I felt awful today at lunch when she seemed so surprised at what I said. We're married, we have a child. And yet I let her live on thinking otherwise. Elizabeth and I have been together for years, she shouldn't be so shocked by a compliment.

A smile danced on her lips and she took a seat on the bed. "Your order is here." I told her as I pulled the cart up to the bed before sitting next to her.

"Is this to your liking?" Elizabeth asked as she ran a brush through her blonde hair. I gave her nod and she gave me a smile.

I waited for her to finish combing and braiding her hair then I opened the tray of food once again. This awkward, sweet awkward.

I poured us champagne and she served us each a slice of cake.

"Tell me more about your mission with Tatiana." She said as she lifted a piece of cake on her fork to her mouth.

I followed her action and began to eat my cake. "There's not much to it.. The building is more like an apartment complex. We are a married couple. The excuse we use is that while we are living over there, I have business here.

"But, I suppose you're wondering what business an Englishman and a Russian have over there?" I paused and she gave me a nod.

"Well, a Marquess, such as yourself, and her husband, an Earl, like myself-- Were murdered. We believe they were after you and I but killed the wrong target. At the hotel they are killing blondes and whoever they are with, hence why I didn't take you instead, aside from the fact we have a child.

"Now, the reason Tatiana is involved is because officials from Russia were killed as well." Once I finished explaining, she gave me a nod. She seemed worried but said nothing, yet.

I reached for my glass of champagne and she did the same. "So, do you really think they were after us..?" I shook my head, and she finally understood.

"They're after me." Elizabeth sighed and I set my glass down. I wanted to hug her. I want to show emotions but it's so hard and I haven't done it properly in so long that I forgot how to. But I try for her, honestly.

My wife's slender arms hugged me and I held her close after a moment, it was brief and sweet. "I won't let them get you." I whispered. The blonde nodded but held onto me for another moment. Once again-- this is sweet awkward. I love her.

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Soon, we were lying in bed, her fast asleep. We had finished our cake, talked a bit and gone to bed.

I woke up just now, the sun isn't out yet. It's only midnight. I felt myself sigh and just as I was about to shut my eyes, my wife opened hers.

Judgement day. Yes, last night we had made love but tonight, just looking at her felt more intimate, more filled with love. Last night we were both just acting as a result of not divorcing.

Is she going to kiss me and whisper sweet things to me like before the incident? Or is she going to turn around and ignore the moment like she has since then?

Her hands moved to the back of my head and she undid my eye patch. "There." Elizabeth reached to her side and set it down on the bedside table.

She then pressed her lips to mine. I looked at her, her eyes closed and her arms wrapped around me. Again, sweet awkward. I returned the kiss and shut my eyes, giving into her.

It only lasted for a second, or at least it felt like it. I knew it was longer, she pulled away for air (that I didn't need, but she did).

Elizabeth looked at me and for once, I was the one to smile first. Though it was more to put her to ease and attempt to fade the insecurities I know she has.

Lizzy hesitated for a moment but returned the smile. "I love you, good night." She pressed her lips to mine then cuddled up to me.

I sighed and held her close. "I love you." I whispered to her in return. I felt her inhale and exhale deeply before pecking my lips again.

"You're not only saying that are you?" Elizabeth raised an eyebrow. I was shocked to hear her say that. "I know we are married and have a child, but I'm not being ridiculous. It's been ages since we've shown love or affection towards each other, up until this trip."

"I do mean it, Elizabeth. Despite whatever happened, I love you, I always have an always will." I answered. The blonde gave me a nod, her arms wrapping around me once again.

"Sleep. Tomorrow we have a full schedule ahead of us." She said with a light smile. "Goodnight, alright?" I gave her a nod, wrapping her in my arms once again, holding on.

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So, what do you guys think? I'm trying to make this a bit more cutesy cx. Don't worry though, drama is to come. c; Leave your comments and thoughts for me in the comments below along with your suggestions.

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