Approximately Two Weeks Later

Kadence stretched her arms over her head and stood from the chair, setting a book off to the side. She wondered if there was anything that needed to be done today.

Before she could even consider leaving the room, Sebastian entered swiftly, closing the door behind himself and locking it.

"Sebastian?" Kadence spoke softly, stepping forward. "Is something wrong?"

Sebastian's crimson eyes turned in her direction, briefly flashing that brilliant pink, demonic color. "Indeed. There is plenty wrong."

"What do you- ah!" Kadence gasped as she was forced up against the wall, one hand on her shoulder as the other slid down her arm.

"The way I have ignoring the touch I crave is wrong," Sebastian purred, his thin lips smirking slyly.

She didn't even get another word out as his lips crashed into hers. She embraced it. She accepted it.

His hand slid from her arm, trailing down her legs and lifting the skirt of her maid uniform. His face pulled back and he smiled at her.

The image faded and Kadence bolted upright in the tiny bed she was given. Sweat beads dripped down her back and she looked around the room. She wasn't the size of a human. She was a Borrower.

Her face flushed in embarrassment as she recalled that steamy exchange between her and the butler in her dream, and she only wondered if the sadness in her heart was that of her being unable to see if they really went that far.

Alas, it was and always will be impossible.

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It was a fairly chilly morning out in the country where the Phantomhive mansion stood. A light wind blew through the trees, the sky was dark, indicating a possible snowfall soon.

A particular young Earl stood next to his window, his back to his butler who was packing a suitcase. Queen Victoria had sent her Guard Dog a new scent to follow and they needed to head into the town of London to investigate.

Sebastian neatly folded a white nightshirt, tucking it into the half full suitcase. "Young Master, you're certain leaving the servants alone with her is wise?"

Ciel glanced over his shoulder at the raven haired butler and sighed. "I am not certain, no. But bringing her along would be a distraction, and bringing those four idiots would just be a burden. I see no other option. Besides, she has the choice to stay in the walls while we are gone, correct?"

"Yes, that is correct," Sebastian hesitated, his crimson colored eyes lowering. "However, I just don't feel like it is a good idea. Something feels wrong."

"Sebastian," Ciel sighed again and turned fully to face the tall butler, "you have truly grown quite fond of her haven't you?"

Sebastian could not lie to the boy, but instead returned to packing. "My, what a horribly cold morning. Perhaps you would like some warm milk and honey before we leave."

"Sebastian," Ciel's voice grew firm, his eyebrow lifting into an inquisitive expression.

The raven haired butler closed the suitcase and he sighed. "I have. I cannot love, so I know it is not that. It is more of an obsession. An addiction."

"Explain."

Hesitating, Sebastian turned his head to face the Earl. "I am afraid I do not know how I can put this into words."

"You? Don't know how to do something?" Ciel smirked and closed his uncovered eye, using his fingers to adjust his eyepatch. "My butler seems to be falling short of his expectations. But we do not have time for this. We need to leave as soon as we can."

Sebastian didn't speak another word and bowed at his waist. "I will return to fetch you shortly, my Lord."

With that, Sebastian exited the large bedroom and walked down the hall. He paused briefly, sensing a slight disturbance in the silence. A soft shuffling noise. "I thought you'd already be hiding in the walls," he turned and knelt on one knee, spotting the small redhead against the wall.

"I wanted to catch you before you left. I wanted to say goodbye," Kadence spoke nervously, making her way across the hardwood floor to him. She knew what was coming before it even happened. Sure enough, one of his gloved hands came down behind her, knocking her off her feet and gently into his palm. She leaned back against his fingers, looking up at him.

"You should be careful walking around on the floor," Sebastian sighed and stood, cupping his hand to ensure she did not fall as he does more times a day than he makes tea. "I am honored you wanted to say goodbye to me and not my Master."

"You know he still makes me nervous, and besides, I'll miss you more," she averted her gaze, eyes narrowing sadly. "What if those men show up again?"

He frowned, taking his other hand and lifted her head. "Come now. Finny, Bard, and Meyrin may be incompetent but they can protect this mansion almost as good as a demon can. They will not let a thing happen to you. I'll talk to them and ensure it."

Kadence turned and wrapped her arms as tight as she could around a few of the butler's fingers. "Hurry back, okay?"

Sebastian faintly smiled. "Shall I take you to your bedroom so you can go back in the walls?"

Kadence hesitated. She didn't want to go back in the walls, she never wanted to again. Sebastian must've seen her hesitation because his brow lifted. "You don't wish to?"

"No...I-I don't," she lifted her head, meeting at least one of his crimson orbs which were watching her curiously and confusedly. "I never want to again."

"I see," he rested his free hand on his chin. "I suppose if you aren't careless you could stay out. I just don't believe it is the best idea."

"I'll be fine. Really," she smiled widely up at him, carefully standing up in his palm.

With a light sigh, Sebastian walked down the hall to where the servants quarters was. They had finally gotten her her own bedroom. He'd been sure to equip it with the right size of things to fit the Borrowers special needs.

Kadence watched Sebastian as he lowered her next to her bed, standing to his full height. "I am afraid I must go now. Take care of yourself, little thief."

She watched him go, closing the door behind him with a soft click. She sprinted across the floor toward the window and hauled herself up the side of the wall, desperate to get to the sill as fast as she could.

She arrived at the top just in time to watch the butler help Ciel into the carriage. She rested her hands against the glass, frowning.

Sebastian's head turned, his eyes locking onto the window. A normal human wouldn't be able to see her, but she knew he could. She waved goodbye and watched him smile, and it made her heart flutter. He turned again before doing whatever else he needed to before driving the carriage down the gravel path.

She stayed there until she could no longer hear the beating of the horse's hooves, and she felt she was truly left alone until Sebastian returned.