Truth and Hope or Lies and Despair

Chapter Twenty Three "Realization"

A/N: Thank you for the comments from the last update. Some made me laugh while others made me cry :) The 'Reaper Society' apparently made sure my grandfather's in a better place. I wonder what was on his cinematic record XD Thanks LeReaperOfLegends and everyone else for your condolences :)

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~* Venus's POV *~

I walked into the small cafe, a little bell ringing above me as I pushed the door open. The scent of pastries entered my nose, memories surfacing. I remember how my mother always took me here when father and Chrissy were out. We would find ourselves a little booth and eat snacks. A small smile tugged my lips, remembering the happy times.

"Hello, sweetie, what can I get for you?" an young woman asked happily behind the counter, a white dirty apron wrapped around her slender frame.

"Blueberry muffins," I answered, remembering how I would always get this when I was little. The lady nodded before disappearing into the kitchen. It wasn't long before she came back, a bag in her hand as she smiled and handed it to me. I paid for it before finding a nice secluded table where I could gaze out the window.

I hesitated before sitting, these memories finally getting to me. I shook my head, erasing these thoughts and took a seat. I stared at the chair in front of me, a feeling of sadness piercing my heart as I could still remember by mother sitting in front of me, grinning at me with love in her eyes.

I sighed and took a bite from my muffin.

"Don't get a husband so soon, okay? You know your dad, he will shoot him dead."

My mother once said.

A blush crept on my cheeks, thinking of Ciel. My eyes widened at my own thoughts. Why am I thinking of him?

I remembered the little moment we shared, understanding each other. It felt nice knowing I was understood. But then I remembered the kiss we shared...

The blush on my cheeks darkened and I placed my hands on them, desperately trying to hide them. I could hear my own heartbeat thumping in my ears, picking up at an erratic rate. A shaky breath left my lips. Why do I feel this way when I think of him? What is wrong with me?

After the kiss, Ciel left my room soon after. Whenever we came across each other, my face would always turn pink and the Earl won't stop stuttering, like he was nervous. But something else did change. He started to act protective of me.

He heard me crying one night when I was thinking about Chrissy. He went to check on me and stayed with me until I fell asleep, like my own knight in shining armor. I don't know why but whenever he is around, the black and white world I use to see becomes colorful, revealing the happiness that comes in life. I closed my eyes and leaned back into my chair, absorbed in my thoughts, trying to come up with a words that would describe how I feel.

The small bell that hung over the door rang, meaning someone had come in.

"Hi there, what can I get you?" I heard the lady at the counter ask.

"Ooh~ those cupcakes look absolutely delicious! And they're pink! So cute!!" a high pitched voice replied, sounding almost like a child. But by the way she speaks, the posh British accent, I could tell she was a noble.

I was so deep in thought I didn't even hear the loud clack of heels walking towards me.

"Oh my goodness, I love your purple hair!!"

Opening my eyes, a little annoyed with being disturbed, I saw someone was standing in front of me. It was a girl, perhaps about my age but maybe a year older. Her pink elegant and frilly clothing confirmed my thoughts, seeing she must have come from a rich family. I couldn't help but to curl my lip in disgust at the horrid color.