One Hell Of A Maid

Chapter 7 - Disguises

Chapter 7 - Disguises

"He'll have to stay here. Can't risk his health by bringing him along." Ciel walked outside to the carriage with Francesca.

Lotti sighed and buttoned up her coat. Sebastian closed the manor door and headed towards the carriage after taking Lotti's hand into his own. He kissed her knuckles as they headed to the carriage. The pair climbed on the front and controlled the horses. Lotti was reluctant to leave Hiro, he was hesitant to speak to her once he had woken up.

"Maybe we can enjoy ourselves a little once we're on the ship." Sebastian said smiling at his lover. Lotti nodded in agreement.

"But don't forget we have a task to do."

"I'm aware."

Lotti kissed Sebastian's cheek and they both smiled. Lotti then rested her head on Sebastian's shoulder for the rest of the journey.

***

Olivia slowly made her way towards the manors' doors, it had been days since she last saw Hiro and she got a little worried. She rose her hand up and knocked carefully at the huge door. It opened up and there stood a female with big round glasses.

"'Ello there miss! Is there something I can help you with?" She asked with a kind smile.

"Oh, um. I'm looking for Hiro Sasaki?" Olivia said it in a small voice but Mey-Rin had heard. "He's a close... friend of mine."

"He's upstairs yes he is! I'll take you there yes I will!" Mey-Rin pulled Olivia inside and closed the door before leading her up the stairs towards Hiro's room. Mey-Rin knocked on the door a few times. "Master Hiro you have a visitor yes you do!" After hearing a muffled 'come in' Mey-Rin opened the door and they both walked inside.

Olivia gasped at the sight of Hiro laying rather weakly in the bed. Mey-Rin bowed before leaving the room entirely. Olivia walked towards the bed and took a seat.

"How did this happen? How did you not die?"

"Before I even begin to answer that I must tell you something important." Hiro held onto Olivia's hand and pulled her to sit on the bed. "I'm a demon."

"A... demon." Olivia stared but she wasn't entirely shocked. "Now you've told me that I may as well tell you the truth too." Hiro raised an eyebrow. "I'm a grim reaper."

"Interesting." Hiro chuckled.

"But if you're a demon how'd you get injured so badly it hurts to sit up?" She asked lifting Hiro's hand to kiss it.

"Long story short, Lotti stabbed me with a demon blade." Hiro said plainly with a sigh.

"But you said Lotti was your true love... why would she do such a thing? I thought she was supposed to be your childhood friend?" Olivia was a little confused at this point.

"She is my childhood friend. I don't know what came over her." Hiro sighed. "I can't help but love her."

"What's it going to take to make you love me?" Olivia's voice was quiet but Hiro still heard.

"Do not deny that I feel nothing for you, dear," Hiro smiled and tugged her to lay down. She carefully rested her head on his shoulder as his arm wrapped around her. "I am beginning to fall for you, too. You must understand I cannot lie about my emotions, dear."

"Also... if you're a demon, how come I've never seen your demon emblem?"

"I always wear a patch over it. It's on my lower back you see. Right now it's covered by both the patch and these wretched bandages."