||Masked Intentions||~Sebastian X Reader (DISCONTINUED)

·His Misleading Scheme·CH 7

§·Sebastian's POV·§

I watched as the poor girl protested to protect her family, no matter the cost. Sadly that cost would be a great amount for her. I let out a small snicker, and then walked away and headed to the Earl's office.

||Time Skip||

I walked into the Young Master's office, to my surprise, he was not there. I looked over to the window, it was open with the curtains blowing up in the wind.

"Oh Dear... Again..?" I sighed.

Taking care of the young master can be such a pain sometimes. It's like he is in high demand to be kidnapped these days. I immediately rushed to the servants, to tell them to prepare tonight's dinner.

"Bard, Finnian, Mey-Rin! I need you to do me a favor tonight, Please prepare dinner, according to the arrangements! I should be back before dinner time!" I said as I handed a sheet of paper with the dinner plans. Then I raced off before they could say a word.

I went down to the dungeon, Where (Y/N) was. I saw her sitting in the corner of the Dungeon, and I painted a sad look on my face. Then Sighed.

"(Y/N)." I said with a stern sounding voice.

As soon as I said her name, she perked up and stood up out of the corner she was hiding in.

"What?" She said in annoyance.

"How about we go for a game of fetch?~" I said while smirking.

"Woof." She said back.

I unlocked the cell door and opened it for her to come out.

"What is this about now? Why am I being let out?" She said in a confusing tone of voice.

"Did I not say we are going to be playing fetch? The point is the young master is gone. And we need to find him right away." I said sterning while meeting her gaze.

"Why would I want to go fetch the little brat? Was he not the one who locked me up in this cellar? Oh please... Don't tickle my fiddle." She said while crossing her arms.

I scoffed at the tone of her voice. How dare she even have the nerve to call the young master a brat! I mean sure he can be pretty bratty sometimes.

"I'm trying to do you a favor here.. Would you rather spend time in the cell all alone, the rest of your life? Or would you rather help to protect the Earl the Rest of his life?" I said getting closer to her, my eyes glowing red.

§·Your POV·§

I took a moment to think about what he was saying. Basically, He was telling me I could be free, and have my freedom again. But only If I were to promise to protect the brat, would I have the freedom. But also I would be betraying the Queen, and my family. The Queen had sent me here to finish off the Earl, as she had my brother do to his parents many years before... Now I'm being told to protect him. All these years of my Life.. I've been training to kill him, and make my family proud of me for once in my life. I've worked so hard. And so has my brother. We were always in competition, as kids. Fighting over, anything and everything. But I still love him. This was the one moment in my life... where I could make my family proud. And feel like I accomplished something in my life. I want my family to be-

My thoughts were interrupted as the butler, Sebastian, placed his right hand gently on my cheek and looked at me with soft kind eyes. I was truly shocked. This was the last thing I expected at this place. For the little brat's butler to show kindness to me.

"(Y/N).... Please.. I'm trying to save you from wasting your life as a maid. You have a lot of potential. You're smart, cunning, and you carry grace with everything you do. Just like when you tried to poison the Earl! Even though I caught you, you were slick about it." He said with a smile on his face, and chuckled.

"Haha, Very funny." I also laughed with him.

"But (Y/N) I believe in you. Your family never loved you... They always... ignored you.. Told you that you were worthless. But don't you see? You're so much more than that! Let me show you the way... What love really is!" He said with his eyes glittering like stars in the night sky.

I blushed slightly. As easily as I blushed, his words could be fake. Just another lie. But i guess you need to take some chances in life right? Or you might miss an opportunity.

"F-fine. I will help you to protect the Earl. But only on one condition." I said while looking at him trying to hide my blushing.

"Yes?" He said looking back at me with a curious look on his face.

"I am allowed to go see my family and friends, whenever I like." I said looking at him sternly.

"I- I will see what I can do about that." He replied.

I nodded. And he started walking up the stairs to the first floor.

"Wait- Where are you going?" I said in a confused tone.

"To fetch the young master, Of course. Aren't you coming?" He said with a wink.

"Oh- Yes! I am!" I started walking with him up the stairs also.

§·Sebastian's POV·§

As we walked up the stairs to the door of the phantomhive manor, I felt slightly guilty. I had led her on, and played with her feelings. I didn't understand why I felt guilty.. I mean. I've done this many times before.. Broken so many hearts before. And I didn't even feel guilt. Not even a bit. Ever since she came here... Everything changed.. Heh. I guess she is just the type of person who brings change. But that doesn't explain the guilt I feel.. There is no way I've fallen in love with her.. Have I fallen in love with her?