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ciel knew the boy so why didn't he invite him?

"don't be so cruel" the boy says. "i just want to have a good time with her, she's fun."

he raised his finger to point at me. i smile at the compliment but my face still heats up. i can't take compliments well.

i see ciel about to protest but i cut him off.

"let him stay" i say. "he wasn't making trouble."

ciel turns to me and says, "i don't care he's-"

"she wants me to stay so i'll stay" the boy comes up to me and puts his arm around me. ciel glares at both of us and starts to walk away.

"you're gonna regret it, we'll talk after."

my eyes widen a bit at that. who is he talking to? me?

ciel leaves and i look at the boy.

"so your name is y/n? i'm alois trancy!" he exclaims, taking my hand and giving it a kiss.

"nice to meet you" i smile but he gives me a smirk instead.

"let's dance again" he says. alois puts his mask on and holds his hand out to me. i finish my snacks and put on my mask.

"i'd love to" he grabs my hand and leads me to the floor. alois pulls me even closer and gets a tight grip, making me slightly uncomfortable. i look up at the lights and just listen to the music and the hundreds of side conversations all around me.

the lights shine a little brighter through my mask.

"what are you thinking about?" alois asks.

"nothing much" i answer. "i just really like this situation."

"because i'm in it?" he asks. i chuckle but his gaze stays on me, waiting. oh he's really asking?

"i guess" i shrug my shoulders and for a second, i see his smile turn into a frown. "i-i mean i didn't know i'd meet you here."

his expression becomes a little tough before breaking into a smile. he says he's also glad he met me here. a chill runs up my spine but i just brush it off.

"you're lovely" he whispers in my ear, sending another chill. his tone is not watching his words. it confused me but what else can i do?

the lights dim except for the chandelier in the middle. everyone stops and sebastian steps into the light.

"everyone make way for the couple" he announces. we move and practically form a circle to see ciel and liz step out. sebastian leaves and a slow melodic song plays.

everyone claps but i just watch. the two dance and they both look happy. not romantically happy.

"lame" alois comments. i glance at him to see him looking around, bored. what a short attention span. "want to get out of here?"

i feel his hand on my waist but i don't budge.

"um i want to see this" i say. "just a little longer."

liz looks very happy. i mean she always looks happy but i know it must be difficult being with ciel.

after another twenty minutes, the song ends but the lights remain low. alois pulls his hand away and i don't look back at him.

"the ball will end in an hour," sebastian announces. "so be sure to have fun and have your carriage ready."

sebastian holds a glass of champagne towards the air and everyone follows motion. some clap and others cheer. i just smile until someone bumps my back. i turn to see alois with two glasses of champagne.

"are we allowed?" i ask.

"why not?" i take the glass and look at it. is this right? he drinks his and i slowly put it to my lips.

alois tips my glass upwards a bit and i drink some. he chuckles as i almost choke on it. the liquid tastes really weird which makes my face cringe a bit.

"can't handle it?" alois says. 

"it's not that" i say. "it's my first time trying this."

mom never let me drink or even take a sip. he laughs at that and takes another gulp. does he do this regularly? 

"drink some more so you'll be more comfortable with it" he says, flicking my glass. i look at him before taking another sip but again he tips my glass, making more spill in my mouth. i quickly lean away, making some drip down my chin and even my chest.

"alois stop" i cough. "seriously."

he comes close and grabs my face before i feel his tongue licking the champagne. 

"let's make this hour count."