Stuck in Kuroshitsuji

Chapter 15: Breakfast

Aviva POV

The next two days came and went in a flash. I think it was just the anticipation for going to see the Undertaker. I woke up the morning I was going into town and quickly got dressed. (Outfit above)I was really excited. Victorian-era London?! Hell yeah! I had to contain myself. I was very nervous to meet the Undertaker, though. I took one last look in the mirror, fixed my hair, and ran to the kitchen. I went to the pantry

"Well don't you look nice." I heard from behind me.

"Good morning Bard. Thank you! I'm going into London with the young master to get fitted for my uniform. I can't keep wearing Mey-rin's forever." I said grabbing some strawberry jam, honey, and a slice of bread. I made my breakfast and sat with Bard.

"You seem excited to go into town." He said grabbing a cigarette.

"I am. I've never been to London before." I said before starting to eat.

"I see you're awake, Miss Aviva." I turned to see my favourite demon butler and smiled at him.

"Good morning Sebastian! Is about time to go?" I asked before finishing my breakfast.

"Not quite, I need to get the young master's breakfast then, we'll be ready to go." He said walking into the kitchen to start breakfast.

"Here, let me help you." I said standing up. He held up his hand to stop me. I just looked at him, a bit surprised.

"It's just the master's breakfast, I don't need help." He said pulling out ingredients for breakfast. Excuse me? I raised my eyebrows at him.

"I would like to help. I can at least make his tea." I said walking towards Sebastian.

"Maybe another day once I've taught you how to make it." He said giving a fake smile, looking down at me. He looked at me like I was a child, incapable of completing to most simple of tasks. I swear this demon is testing my patience.

"I happen to know how to make tea and the tea the young master prefers. Now if you'll excuse me," I said walking away, "I'm going to pick a tea set." I said leaving the kitchen to go to the tea cabinets.

Third person POV

Bard was shocked to see Aviva go against Sebastian.

"Well, she wasn't taking no for an answer." He said pulling out a cigarette.

"So it would seem Baldroy." Sebastian said looking at the kitchen doors. Aviva walked back in carrying a tray with a tea set. She placed the tray on the island and pulled out a kettle. She filled it with water and placed it the stove, turning the stove on.

While the water was heating up Aviva picked up the teacup and admired the teal and gold designs on it. After a few minutes of looking at the set, Aviva needed to get the tea. She did know his favourite tea is earl grey, she wasn't a fan though. She enjoyed more fruity and sweet teas.

She opened the cabinet and looked for the tea. It was too high up for her and she pouted. "Hey, Bard?" She called looking out from behind the cabinet doors. "Could you please grab me the earl-" Aviva was cut off by Sebastian quickly appearing behind her. He reached up and pulled the tea down for her. She turned around and he handed her the tea. "Thanks, Sebastian." She said smiling, a bit quiet. She walked back to the island to prepare the tea. Sebastian had finished preparing breakfast and the water was heated.

"One scoop for each person." She said putting one scoop of tea leaves in the pot. "And one," she said looking up at Sebastian, putting in another scoop, "for the pot." She could feel Sebastian's eyes on her, watching her every move. She then went and poured the hot water into the pot, then stepped back so Sebastian could bring breakfast to Ciel. Without a word Sebastian picked up the tray and left the kitchen.

"Man, you really like testing his patience Aviva." Bard said walking up to her. She put her hands on her hips.

"Once I've taught you how to make tea." She scoffed. "As if it's such a challenge. It just water and leaves!" She said upset. Bard laughed and put his hand on your shoulder. "He looked at me like I was a helpless kitten!" She said looking at the chef. "I'm not helpless!" She said.

"Do you think you have to prove that to the master? Or to Sebastian?" He asked.

"When I told you I had nothing back home I meant it. Ciel gave me a chance to start over. Reasons to live and people to live for. I don't want him to regret hiring me." She said crossing her arms. Unbeknownst to them, Sebastian was just outside listening.

"Hey." He said putting his other hand on her other shoulder. "He won't. Definitely not after you've blown him away with your cooking." He said reassuringly.

"Our cooking, Bard." She said correcting him. Sebastian had heard enough and walked back in. The pair turned to the butler.

"Baldroy please wash these dishes, it's time for us to go." He said looking down at Aviva. Her face lit up and she got really excited. Sebastian left the kitchen, waiting outside for Aviva.

"Bye Bard. Thank you!" She said before running after Sebastian. She caught up with him and he slowed his pace, remembering her running after him.

"Looking forward to going to London?" He asked looking down at her.

"Yeah! I've never been before. And it'll be nice to have some uniforms that fit me." She said looking up at the butler. "And to hopefully get some answers." She said quietly to herself. They made it to the main hall and met up with Ciel.

"Good morning master Ciel." She said smiling, approaching him.

"Aviva." He nodded. "Let's go. I do not wish to wait any longer." He said. Sebastian bowed his head and lead us outside to the carriage. Sebastian opened the door and helped Ciel inside. He offered his hand to Aviva and she took it, smiling. She climbed in and sat next to Ciel, Sebastian sitting in front of them. Aviva looked out the window of the carriage eagerly, smiling brightly.