Warning: There is a bit of harsh language.

(Veronica's POV)

"Miss Veronica, it is time for you to wake up."

I slowly opened my eyes to Hannah standing over me. I jumped a little and sat up.

She took a few steps and bowed. "I did not mean to startle you my lady, Claude wanted me to wake you. He wishes to see you in the kitchen."

I rubbed my eyes and lifted my legs to the side of the bed. "It's alright, thank you for waking me Hannah."

She nodded and left the room. I stood up and made my way over to the washroom. I stood in front of the sink and combed out my tangled hair and brushed my teeth.

I am not going to lie, I am a little nervous for tonight. Claude is so handsome and intimidating.

I shook the thought from my head and made my way over to the wardrobe to fetch my usual unflattering maids uniform. I picked it off the hanger and striped out of my nightgown.

I sat down on the bed and started with my knee high socks. When I was finished with that, I slipped the dress over my head and attempted to tie the corset, with no luck might I add.

Of course this thing had a corset, usually Hannah is here to help me, but she left. What on earth do I do now.

As if on queue, there was a knock at the door. I pulled the dress up to cover my chest.

"Umm, c-come in."

The door slowly opened, revealing Claude. He walked in and shut the door behind him. He noticed I was half dressed, so he covered his eyes.

"The young master ordered me to wake you, but it would appear as if Hannah already has. Do you require help with your uniform?"

I slowly nodded, and then realized he couldn't see it. "Y-yes please. If you d-don't mind."

He pulled out a random blind fold from his breast pocket and neatly tied it around his eyes. He walked over to me and grabbed the strings.

I felt him lean into my neck and whisper. "I do not mind one bit, my dear."

His breath sent shivers up my spine. He slowly started to tie the corset and then with one big breathless yank, he was finally finished.

He took the blind fold off and stood in front of me. He slowly pushed some hair out of my face and tucked it behind my ear.

"I can tell that you are nervous. There is no need to be, I am not going to bite."

I slowly nodded and watched as he walked towards the door.

"Well, I won't bite hard anyways."

He reached for the doorknob and turned his head to me.

"And if you ever need assistance removing your clothing, please do not hesitate to ask." He slid me a wink and left the room, slowly closing the door behind him.

I stood there, speechless. My cheeks were about the color of Sebastian's eyes.

Does this man have the slightest clue of what he does to me? Of course he does, other wise he wouldn't make such comments.

I pulled myself together and slipped on my shoes. I put on my headband and left my room for the kitchen.

As I was walking down the hallway, I noticed there was no sign of Alois anywhere. No voice from him, no yelling. He must still be asleep, which means he never ordered Claude to wake me.

Which means Claude knew I needed help with my corset, which concludes that he wanted to see me half dressed. That sneaky bastard of a demon.

We'll see how far he ever gets. I quietly giggled to myself as I realized I was not paying attention to where I was going.
I crashed into something, or someone I might say. We both fell to the ground. I looked down and realized I was straddling whoever it was, and that's when I noticed the butler uniform. Oh bloody hell can I catch a break?

Claude pushed up his glasses and smirked. "First you want me to help you get dressed, and now you are tackling me in the hallway? I do regret the comment I made earlier, it would appear as if you want me."

I blushed and looked down. "I-I did not mean to t-tackle you Claude, and no I don't w-want you. What makes you t-think that?"

He smirked and glanced down to his lap and back up at me.

"I am not the one still sitting on my lap, my dear."

I blushed even harder and realized I was still straddling him. Ugh. God dammit. Someone cut me some damn slack today.

I slowly stood up and grabbed his hand to pull him up. He grabbed both of my wrists and pulled me back down on top of him.

"Do not think I am letting you go that easily. You have started something, and I intend to finish it." He said with a smirk as he took of his glasses.

"W-what are y-you t-talking about Clau-" he cut me off with his own lips.

I sat there with my eyes wide open until he placed a hand on the back of my neck to deepen the kiss. I slowly shut my eyes and melted into his touch.

He sat up very gently and pulled me closer. I ran my hand throughout his silky raven hair and placed my other hand on his shoulder.

He wrapped both of his hands tightly around my waist and kissed me much harder.

"Ehem, care to explain what the two of you are doing?"

We both jumped at the sound of Satan's voice. We stood up very fast and bowed, Claude spoke first.

"I am very sorry your highness, but you see Miss Veronica was chocking and I was giving her mouth to mouth to clear her airway, I believe she will be fine now."

I giggled silently and let Claude take the blame. Alois walked past us and threw a hand into the air.

"Maybe you should have let the bitch choke." He said quietly, but loud enough to where I could hear it.

I stood up quickly and turned to him. "Excuse me your highness, did you say something?"

He smiled widely and turned back around to me.

"Oh, I just said I'm glad you're alright Veronica!" He said in a half ass voice.

I smirked and raised a brow. "That is what I thought you said, your highness." I said, putting a little too much emphases on the s.

He smirked and turned back around and walked into the dining room.

I turned to Claude and rolled my eyes. "How much longer do I have to work for that brat?"

He grinned and chuckled, I believe no one but me has ever seen this side of Claude.

"I am not quite sure my dear, but why would you want to leave?" He said with a hint of sadness lacing his voice.

"Well, I wouldn't want to leave you." I said trying to be cheery.
He smiled once more. He grabbed my hand and placed a soft kiss on my cold skin.

"Come my dear, we have breakfast to prepare."

He lead the way and I slowly followed behind him and mumbled to myself.

"Can I add rat poisoning to it?"

Claude chuckled. "I heard that, and I would enjoy that myself, but we can not."

I groaned and followed him to the kitchen. When we got there, an assortment of breakfast items were laid out on the counter.

Claude handed me a knife and pointed to the ingredients. "You can start by cutting up some peppers, do you think you can manage that?"

I rolled my eyes and took the knife from him. "Yes, mother."

He chuckled and turned his attention to some eggs on the stove.

I started cutting up some green and yellow peppers, very carefully not to cut myself.

I looked out the window and noticed two red birds perched along a tree branch. They were so beautiful and majestic.

While I observed the birds I continued to cut what I thought were peppers, until I noticed the blood on the counter.

I slammed the knife down on the counter and started to shout. "Oh fuck me!"

Claude chuckled. "Your wish is my command, my dear."

I rolled my eyes. "No, I cut my damn finger!"

He walked over to me and examined my finger. "Again? I am never letting you go as far as looking at cutlery ever again."

I pouted and watched as he looked over my finger.

"You cut it pretty deep, you might need stitches my dear."

Why has my day consisted of bad luck? It isn't even eight a.m. and I've already injured myself.

"Please, watch over me for the rest of the day so I do not end up killing myself." I said sarcastically.

Claude slowly licked away my blood in a sensual way, I swear he does this on purpose.

"If you were to do that, then you would not be able to attend the ball with me tonight my dear."

I mentally face palmed myself. "Damn, I forgot about the ball. Now you are really going to have to watch over me."

He chuckled again and bandaged up my finger. "You will not need stitches, and such harsh language from a lady."

I playfully punched him on the arm. "Shut up Claude."

"And I would be more than happy to watch over a gorgeous creature such as yourself. Now, go set the table for the master."

I blushed and pulled my hand away. "Thank you Claude."

He nodded and returned his attention to the stove.

I walked to the cabinet and carefully picked out some plates and bowls. I opened the drawer and pulled out some silverware.

I walked towards the door and bumped it open with my elbow. When I stepped over the carpet, my shoe snagged on the fabric, causing me to trip.

All the contents in my arms fell to the ground and shattered. I fell to the floor and just laid there.

"Shit."