Intimate Interlude (Black Butler//SebaGrell)

Chapter Thirteen

Dedicated to Miss @Kurotalia_Freakd_ for being ever so supportive of this story. Song for this chapter is 'The Light Behind Your Eyes' by My Chemical Romance, provided on the side. Enjoy~

Instead of following William in the direction he left, Grell and Sebastian chose to go around the front in an attempt to make it less obvious they were chasing after him. Sebastian took the lead, holding tight to Grell's hand and she tried to keep up. "Sebastian!" she called as they raced around the house, "What're we going to do if we're too late?!"

"I won't allow it," he retorted, tightening his grip on Grell's wrist, "we won't be too late."

"What if it happened? There's the possibility that we won't reach him in time to stop him."

Sebastian shook his head, loose strands of black hair falling in his face. "I don't even want to think about that," he stated. He felt himself being slowed down, his speed gradually decending as Grell trudged behind him. Sebastian twisted his head over his shoulder, only to find Grell struggling to keep up with him. Feeling sorry for her, he adeptly swept Grell off her feet and into her arms, carrying her bridal style. Although carrying the weight of a human being would slow him down, Sebastian gathered up enough energy to sprint the rest of the distance to the main door.

When the two had reached the entrance, Sebastian set Grell back down, helping her regain her balance. Panting slightly, Sebastian reached for the handle and swung the door open, allowing the two inside. Grell quickly rushed inside as Sebastian held the door open for her, gently closing it behind them, being careful not to make a loud noise. Grell looked over to him, her green eyes wide and curious. Running the map of halls and rooms through his head, Sebastian nodded at her and took her hand again. "Let's go."

Dashing through the halls, the sound of the company became louder and louder as Grell and Sebastian neared the room where the party was being held. Soon, the two came to an opening, their running came to an abrupt stop. They stood imediately outside the opening entrance, peeking in to see if they could catch a glimpse of where William was. All hope was lost when Grell's eyes cast upon the man in particular. "Oh, no, there he is," she whispered, pointing a finger over at William, who was pushing his way through the crowd to the top of the staircase, the place he had deemed best to make his 'big announcement'.

"We've got no time to loose!" Sebastian replied, grabbing Grell by the waist and pulling her through the entrance. But by that time, it was far too late to stop William's efforts.

"Attention, everyone!" William shouted out once he had reached the top of the staircase. All the party attendees stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to the sudden distraction. Sebastian and Grell stood dead in their places at the front door, stopped by the fear that he would reveal them. William shot a glare and smirk down at Grell and Sebastian, sending her a message that it was too late to apologize or change. "I've got a very big announcement-"

Interrupting William's speech, Ciel leapt up the staircase to intervene. "A very big announcement indeed!" Ciel added, jumping in next to William, who looked down at the young Earl of Phantomhive with disgust. Ciel shot a smirk to William and nudged him out of the way, who only scoffed at him and shook his head in response.

Grell shot a worried glance over at Sebastian. "Do you think he's going to reveal us?" She whispered.

"I honestly wouldn't have the first idea." Sebastian shrugged his shoulders, biting his lip. He knew that it was typical of Grell to get worked up over things, but he had no idea how to help ease her worries, especially when he was trying to hide his own worries for her sake. He pulled her close into an embrace, rubbing a comforting hand up and down her back. She held onto him tightly, clinging to him like she would never let go. The two of them squinting their eyes shut, they braced themselves for the worst.