Mi Amor ♥ (Ciel X Reader)

Chapter Nine

(Ciel's POV)

"She seems to have fallen in love with the necklace overnight, Young Master. You can discontinue your fretting now." Sebastian chuckled. I arched a brow, giving a slight sigh. "I am not fretting, Sebastian. It was a simple gift. Such as tonight's ball will be." My heart sank at the thought of the ball. I'd be expected to dance with the lady of honor. I knew not the first thing of how to dance. Not even once have I danced with Elizabeth.

"Fretting again, my young lord?" Sebastian teased. Why must he always think I'm fretting over little things? "Not at all. Simply thinking of the nights ball. The lady would be thrilled, having a foyer full of nobles around her." Sebastian have a curt nod. "Indeed. I've been working with her and her manners lately as instructed. I was surprised she could learn so much of how to act noble in one night." I nodded softly. "Good... She'll need to know well enough for the future."

Sebastian grinned. "Are you... Infatuated with the lady, Young Master?" I froze, giving him an evil glare. His eyes widened. "Tell no one. It's deeper than just some infatuation." He bowed softly. "Of course." Then handed me a black box. "Then why not tell her yourself?"

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(Your POV)

Mey-Rin giggled softly beside you as she pinned up your hair. You wore a sapphire blue dress with black lace and a small black hat with a blue ribbon around it, a veil of black webbing over your right eye. "It matches perfectly with the young masters gift, yes it does!" Mey-Rin exclaimed. You nodded in agreement, folding your black gloved hands before you. Today, you'd be turning 13, only a couple months after the Earl. After all he's done for you within the span of such a short year, you felt it enough to call him family. "Thank you, Ciel." You mumbled softly.

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"Lady, all the guests have arrived, its time for your entrance and first dance with the Master!" Finnian exclaimed. You nodded softly and followed Finny to Tanaka, who stood before the top of the stairs, ready to walk you down. Your blue heels clicked as you paused beside him, gulping down harsh lumps of nervousness. "I'm certain you will do fine, lady." Tanaka ensured you, before leading you down the steps, to the now hushing group of nobles, and an Earl dressed in elegant sapphire blue at the bottom of the staircase, his hand open, palm up. His face was that of shock when he saw you, a gleam in his eye. You felt your cheeks grow hot. "The Earl, is my very first dance..."

(Ciel's POV)

She was absolutely stunning, her dress matched my suiting with absolute compliment, the veil over her (eye color) orb making her seem a bit shady. I realized I was gaping by the time she reached the bottom and stood before me. I bowed slightly, as did she, before she grabbed my hand and the crowd behind us made away as we began to dance toward the center of the room with grace; the music beginning to play.

She began to smile, bringing a warm sensation to my cheeks. "Do you like your party, Lady _____?" She blinked, nodding softly. "This is everything I could have dreamed of.." She told me. "I used to dream of being swept away by a prince of blue as we danced a waltz." My blush only got larger.

"I-I could make this even better for you..." I thought I said aloud. The music ended, and she pulled away with a bow, her cheeks flushed. Many people began to clap, other began to surround her with questions. Soon enough, I was no longer able to see her. I cast myself toward the orchestra, beginning to converse with the concertmaster.

After he began to play again, I stalked off to find ______, seeing her standing on the steps to the manor. She seemed to be happy to be removed from such a stuffy place, as would I, had this been a ball of my honor. "_____," I called, watching her (hair color) locks twist under her chin as she turned to look at me. A smile played upon her lips. "Earl, thank you for this." She giggled. I nodded, forgetting whatever I wanted to call her for. " 'Twas nothing at all, Lady. I'm glad you are enjoying yourself." She seemed to freeze at this, slowly looking away. "I just wanted to dance with you, Ciel." She whispered. "With me? May I ask why?"

(Your POV)

You couldn't tell him why, your heart wouldn't stop hurting if you didn't say something, however. Was he really using you only for his missions of the underground, or did he really need you? Did he really care for you? Was all of this just so he could test you? "Earl, I... I wanted to dance with you because... " Why DID you only want to dance with the Earl? Was it because you had feelings for him? Was it your way of saying "thanks for  saving me from that thing of a father"? Suddenly, Ciel was holding your hands, cupping them in his own. " It's been enchanting, having you here. If you shall have it, please stay... And... And really become Lady Phantomhive. " Your eyes grew wide as he dropped your hands and dug in his pocket, grabbing a black box. He opened it, revealing a silver set with a Sapphire diamond in it, just like his ring. "Again, only if you shall have me, ______."