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I stood by Rose as Ciel and Sebastian gave us instructions the next day. I fell asleep before Sebastian was done with his chores, so I didn't get to speak to him. "So. Madam Red, The Undertaker, and Aberline from Scotland Yard are all coming here for a dinner. I want you all on your best behavior, and..." Ciel and Sebastian droned on for a few minutes, but I couldn't tell what they were saying because I was half asleep, and a bit dizzy. It was only when I heard my name that I snapped out of it.
"(F/n)!" Ciel snapped, I looked around the room to see that everyone was staring at me.
I looked back at Ciel. "I-I'm sorry master. What were you saying?"
Ciel folded his arms. "I suggested that you see Madam Red. I've noticed that you haven't been fully with us since.... you woke up." The room got a bit tense as everyone silently remembered everything that happened. "I will ask her to check you over after the dinner."
I nodded slightly. "Y-Yes, master..."
Sebastian clapped his hands together. "Well. That's everything. Everyone, please do your best."
Everyone bowed and left the room. But before I could leave, Sebastian grabbed my wrist and pulled me aside. "(F/n).... You wanted to tell me something yesterday?"
I nodded a little, avoiding his eyes. "Y-Yeah.... um.... I-I... wanted to...um...." I fidgeted with my hands nervously, taking a breath. "I-I wanted to ask you... I-If you wanted to go out...um... T-Tonight?"
Sebastian blinked for a moment, but smiled lightly. "I would love to... but we have the dinner to prepare for... perhaps tonight, when everyone is asleep?"
I finally looked up into his eyes. "Y-Yeah. Sure. S-Sounds good."
Sebastian gave me a kiss on the forehead and smiled. "Was that everything?" I nodded. "Then, if you'll excuse me, I must go prepare for tonight."
I nodded as he walked out of the room. I could feel tears prick my eyes once again. 'No.... Wait.... that wasn't everything....' I thought, sinking to my knees. I could only whisper, from fear that anyone would hear me.
"I'm dying...."
*Later that night*
The other three servants (Not Sebastian) stood by me as we waited for the guests to finish eating. Ciel, Madam Red, and Aberline were discussing the murder case as they ate. Sebastian was currently in the kitchen, preparing for desert. I was staring at an empty seat at the table as my vision started to blur. I shifted on my feet a little, which automatically signaled to Rose that something was wrong. As servants, we're suppose to stay as still as possible. That means: no shifting. Rose glanced at me with her eyes when a slight argument started between Madam Red and Aberline. "Are you alrig-" Someone must have glared at her, because she closed her mouth and stared straight ahead.
I started to breathe heavier, and Rose really took notice of this. "Do you need to sit down?" She whispered. I could feel my body start to shake.
The world around me started to turn to blobs as I heard Madam Red ask, "Is she alright?"
I heard a door open and close, then suddenly, a dark figure was in front of me. "(F/n)," a deep, velvety voice asked, "Are you okay?"
I thought about saying yes, but when I remembered what the Undertaker had said, I shook my head slightly. "H....Help...." I whispered in a very hoarse voice as I started to fall. Sebastian grabbed me as all the guests, save the Undertaker, shot up from their chairs. He eased me into the chair as everyone, again, save the undertaker, hurried over to stand around us. "(F/n), what's wrong?" Sebastian asked.
Madam Red pressed two fingers to my throat, feeling for a pulse. "Her heart rate is elevated," she felt my forehead before continuing, "And she's contracted a high fever. Let me get my things from my room. I'll see if I can help." She said, leaving the room.
Sebastian turned to Mey Rin. "Please follow her and bring her to (F/n)'s room."
Mey Rin nodded and hurried after her as Sebastian lifted me from the chair. I groaned, pressing my forehead into his shirt to try easing the pain. Everyone followed Sebastian into my room, even the Undertaker, who stood in the corner.
Sebastian laid me down on the bed, but didn't put the covers over me, which made me finally realize how cold I actually was . I shivered. "C....Co...." I couldn't speak any more than a few letters, because I couldn't breathe.
Sebastian shook his head, some how knowing what I said. "I am sorry. You've got a high fever. Covering you up will only cause it to rise."
Madam Red entered the room with her medical bag, and started pulling things out. "I need room to work." She said to Ciel, who pulled everyone but Sebastian out. After about half an hour of prodding, Madam Red finally put away her last tool, and I took the opportunity to pull the covers over myself. But I was a little weak, so I needed Sebastian's help.
Madam Red refused to tell me what was wrong until I was comfortable enough to sleep. So she exited the room to tell everyone, and Sebastian got a bowl of cool water with a cloth, and a pair of pajamas for me.
After he let me change, he dipped the cloth into the water. "Why did you not tell me?" He asked quietly.
I went rigid. 'Did Madam Red tell him that I was dying?!' I coughed a little. "T-Tell you what?"
He wrung the extra water out of the rag. "Why did you not tell me that you were feeling ill?"
I relaxed a little. "I-I thought I could handle it..."
"The master would have let you take the day off." He added, placing the cool cloth on my forehead.
I blushed a little. "I-I know.... but.... I like my job.... I would miss it.... and...I-I didn't want you to worry about me."
Sebastian smiled warmly. "I worry about you even when I'm not worried about you, (F/n)."
This caused me to blush more and hide under the covers, which, in turn, caused the cloth to fall off of my head. "Th....thank you.... f-for worrying about me... for.... f-for caring...." I said softly, trying to keep my voice from cracking, when I realized that we could only have a few days left together.
I could feel the mattress sink a little as Sebastian sat on the edge of the bed. He leaned over me, but didn't crush me, as he pressed his forehead against mine. "It is nothing that you need to thank me for. I love you. Isn't that what lovers do?" I squeezed my eyes shut as Sebastian pulled the covers down from my head. He cupped my chin in his hand, tilting it upwards. "May I please see your eyes?" I blushed as hard as humanly possible, and opened my eyes, as I was met with his warm, wine-red eyes, and the most beautiful smile I've ever seen on him. "There's the (F/n) I fell in love with." he whispered, leaning in. Our lips pressed together for only a second before someone knocked on the door. Sebastian pulled away and walked over to the door, pulling it open.
Madam Red entered the room, coming over to the bed. Luckily, my face had returned to it's sickly paleness before she noticed the blush on my face. She sat on the bed and patted my hand. "(F/n).... Don't... Don't freak out..." She looked up at Sebastian. "You either. Both of you. Please just... try to remain calm." I froze again. 'No.... No... She's found out!! Or worse...' My mind started racing.
"(F/n) was poisoned."
*No one's POV* (One month after the soul split)
The Undertaker unlatched one of the windows of Ciel's mansion, slipping inside silently. He tiptoed over to the bed, pulling out a small vial. Taking the person's chin in his hand, he dumped the liquid into their slightly open mouth, rubbing their throat slightly to help it go down. The person's eyes fluttered open only slightly. "S....Sebas...tian...?"
The Undertaker placed his hand over the person's eyes. "Shh... It'll all be over in a few weeks," The man grinned.
"(F/n)."
Two more people entered the room through the door, silently. "Have you done it?" they whispered, "Are you sure it will work?"
The Undertaker glared at the darkness where they were standing. "Do you doubt me?"
One of the people in the cloaks shifted anxiously. "Let's get out of here before Sebastian realizes that we're here."
And with that, the three slipped out of the window and into the dark of the night without leaving so much as a hair behind.
Thanks for reading! SORRY FOR THE WAIT!!! Sorry if any of it is confusing... I don't know. XD I hope you enjoyed this chapter! If you'd like, check out some of my other stories! Don't forget to comment, <3 and/or follow me!
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