Cursed (Sebastian x reader)

Chapter 9

(Y/n)'s POV

I closed the door and laid down on my bed. What do I do? I couldn't keep hiding here forever.

"Miss (Y/n), are you alright?" Finny asked from the other side of the door.
"Yes, why do you ask?"
"Well, you ignored my calls earlier and ran into your room."
"Oh, did I? Sorry."
"No, it's fine. May I come in?"

I didn't have time for this. I needed to get out of this place. I'd put everyone in danger.

Finny came in anyway and sat down next to me. He didn't do anything except pull me into a hug.

I didn't know that it could affect me this much. I never knew that such a simple action could make me tear up.

"Finny, I-"
"Don't worry, everything's alright. I know you may feel guilty and upset but no one will blame you."
"I wish I can believe that..."
"Miss (Y/n), master Ciel's calling for you," Meirin exclaimed.

I smiled at Finny before leaving to go to Ciel's office.

"Did you need something?"
"We're going to a ball tonight. I've already planned everything. Just follow what Sebastian tells you," replied Ciel.
"Alright."

~At the ball~

I didn't like this one bit. The dress made me feel like I was up there. It was simple but didn't suit me. Damn it, why did Ciel have to make me wear this? Even Elizabeth's tastes were better.

The ball, apparently, only involved some of Ciel's friends...although I think he used them as pawns. The Tortured Knights were supposed to come as the guests of this event.

*sigh* Even if we do succeed in this operation, I don't think I can live here anymore.

"May I have this dance?" Sebastian asked.
"Of course."

Throughout the dance, I noticed Michael and his team enter through the main entrance. Why were they this late?

"Something wrong, Lady (Y/n)?" asked Sebastian.
"No, everything's fine."
"Sebby-chan! Can I have this dance?" Grell asked with 'puppy dog eyes'.
"I'm terribly sorry, Mr Grell but I already have a partner for this ball."
"*pouts* You're no fun. Why am I even helping her?"

I quickly pulled away from Sebastian and changed partners so that I was with Michael.

"Are you ready for your peaceful sleep?" he asked with a slight grin.
"I don't sleep with creepy guys in front of me."
"Watch that mouth of yours, (Y/n) (L/n). I was considering making it as painless as possible but you just made me change my mind."
"Alright then, suit yourself. You have to catch me first."
"I already have you in my arms, milady."

Before he could tighten his grip on my arms, I switched partners so that I was with Liam. Luckily Ciel allowed him to participate.

"Don't worry, Lady (Y/n). I'll protect you," he boasted.
"I don't need protecting."

He just laughed and we continued to dance in silence.

Soon, the dance finished, which made the tension in the air as thick as blood.

"Earl Phantomhive, I must take Lady (Y/n) back to her parents," Michael exclaimed.
"I'm sorry, Sir Michael but she stays."

Sebastian's POV

I saw Liam face back to back with (Y/n) as they were being surrounded by the Tortured Knights.

"Liam Summers, do you really want to ruin your reputation by helping this criminal?" Michael asked.

My eyes widened. Liam Summers? The angel king's adopted son. This was going to get interesting.

"May I ask for your name?"
"Sebastian Michaelis, sir Michael."
"Oh, one of the demon king's high officials."
"Indeed."

The young master was going to witness a great fight evolve. He didn't do this for the purpose of saving (Y/n), but for the fun of watching everyone rip each other's throats out.

With three grim reapers (Will, Grell and Undertaker), one demon, one angel, the Tortured Knights and a certain unusual being...I wonder what will happen.

"Give us (Y/n) and everyone goes unharmed," Michael said.
"I'm sorry, sir but no one will take up the offer that you so generously announced."
"Fine, don't regret it later demon. Just so you know, you won't win against us."
"We'll see."

That was when the fight started. There were seven members of the Tortured Knights in total, including Michael. Someone would have to take on two.

Suddenly, a sword was sent flying my way. I simply grabbed it before it hit my arm. I was up against Saki, the second-in-command.

"Sebastian Michaelis, why are you fighting us? You are a disgrace to our kind for defending that girl," she exclaimed.
"I do not care about your opinions."
"Oh, have you developed some feelings towards her?"
"That statement is untrue."

She charged towards me with a different, stronger sword. I barely got enough time to dodge. I guess that's what you'd call the skill of the selectively chosen seven.

(Y/n) stopped just before she bumped into me. She was fighting the twins, Jack and Jake.

"Are you alright?"

She simply nodded in reply. Her eyes were filled with a frightening look. The determination she had was overwhelming. I could sense the power running through her veins.

"Are you fighting together? Jake, Jack, back me up," Saki ordered.
"Yes ma'am!"

They jumped over us and landed beside her. (Y/n) smirked at me. I gave her a nod to tell her that I was ready.

I grabbed her arm and swung her at the three. She ignited her leg in fire and kicked all of them in the jaw.

A sigh escaped my lips.

"You have time to sigh in a situation like this? How powerful do you think you are?" Liam asked while blocking an attack from Michael.
"I'm just tired. Is it wrong to sigh?"
"Face it, you just want this fight to end."
"So do you."

Yes, indeed I did. I wanted the Tortured Knights to go back. I wanted to ensure (Y/n)'s safety...what was happening to me? Was I supposed to be feeling this way?...