Sabrina Luthferd

"Brother, you have to know that I have my ways as a Street Rat." I grinned.

"What do you mean by being a Street Rat?" He asked as we made our way to the carriage.

"I had my vices when I was younger, Brother." I told him.

He held out a hand and I took it. He then guided me to the carriage and entered after me.

I sat down. "I was mischievous. During the night, I would escape Thornless Rose at night time. Lock pickings became my skill because of that. Nobles can be really drunk and I always had the opportunity to steal from them, unnoticed." I said, finishing my story.

He looked at me, slightly amused.

"Why would you steal from nobles?"

"It was a hobby of mine." I answered innocently. "A few coins spared would not kill them."

"You had.. Such a unique way of thinking."

"I still do up until now, Dear Brother."

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We reached the address mentioned in the package.

"So it does appear that the delivery man was slacking off on that bar. He was supposed to deliver this package in this address."

I simply hummed in response, draping a piece of cloth on my head and disheveling my clothes.

" What are you doing?"

"I shall be the one delivering this package then." I answered.

His eyes widened upon the realization. "No. No. No. Stop risking your life, Julia!"

"It is not like I will die by giving a package" I told him, frowning.

"No. Can you please listen to me for once?" He shouted in frustration.

"I want to help you, Brother. Please let me do it my way."

"I cannot do that."

"Brother, you will aid me if I happen to be in trouble, am I right?" I asked.

"That is given."

"Then let me do this." I opened the carriage door and left Brother's shocked stature.

I walked to the house's door, knocking.

"Who is there?" A feminine voice asked.

"A package for you." I said with an innocent smile.

The door slightly opened, revealing a woman in her mid-twenties. She has brown curls and caramel hues. She seems to be a beautiful lady if it was not for her stern gaze.

She took the package from my hands quickly and was about to shut the door but I held it back. "I apologize but I need a cup of water. Will you oblige my request to have some?"

The woman stared at me in complete distrust for a long minute before she opened the door and let me in.

Her house is just how a normal house should look like. There is a single hallway that branches to different rooms.

My eyes wandered around the interior. There is nothing peculiar about it. I find myself disappointed.

But there is this one framed picture that caught my attention.. A man was with the lady and they had a happy smile etched on their faces.

"Who could this gentleman be?" I asked, moving closer to the picture.

"He was my fiancé." She mumbled as answer.

...Was?

"You two look perfect for each other." I replied with a tinge of smile.

...I wonder if Brother and I will look happy if we are to take a photograph.

I shook my head, trying to remove the thought off my head.

"He is a liar... He had a slut with him.." Her voice is getting closer.

"Miss, I am afraid that I would not allow you to hurt my Young Mistress."

I turned my head back in surprise to see Sebastian, holding the woman by her wrist. In the woman's restrained hand is a syringe containing a strange blue liquid..

I could have died.. I stared at Sebastian, unsure of what to do.

"Do you now see my point my dear sister?" I looked to my right to spot Brother sitting on a wooden chair with both legs and arms crossed.

He has a smug smirk plastered on his face. I simply stared at him, having nothing to say.

He stood up from the seat and ushered me to sit down on it. I simply obeyed.. I was too confused, I confess.

He walked to where Sebastian and the woman is.

"I do not want to prolong this any further. Are you the person who's at fault for the series of murder happening here in town?"

The woman simply laughed with so much sarcasm. "Why should I answer your nonsense?"

Brother rolled his head in annoyance and held out his gun, pointing it at the women's temple. "Because I am not in the mood for idle chat."

By that time, Sebastian had pried the syringe out of the woman's grasp. He held both of her hands behind her.

"Speak or you shall die here."

"...I cannot die yet." The woman muttered. "Not until every men die!"

She then stopped, staring at Brother. "Yes.. I did kill every men who have their happy lives... They do not deserve it! Men are just useless beings..."

Sebastian chuckled, earning a glare from Brother.

"So, shall I be considered useless too?" Sebastian asked.

"Who knows." Brother said, a small smile appearing on his lips... But the smile held no warmth - only a hint of malice.

"...Could you be Ciel Phantomhive?" The woman suddenly asked. "Hah... You are one of them. You are to be marr-"

Brother cut off the woman by planting a hand on her mouth.

"Silence." He howled before turning to Sebastian. "Sebastian. You know what to do with her."

"Yes, Milord." Sebastian took a small bow showing a smirk in my direction before walking out the house.

Brother turned to my direction.

"We are going home." He ordered, pulling my body to stand up from the chair.

He led the way to the carriage while I drowned myself to silence. We both entered and soon, we are towards the manor.

Everything happened so fast. All I could do is think how I acted so rash.

"Juliana. I know that you are aware of your mistakes from awhile ago." Brother started. His voice was cold, like he was talking to a stranger. "But I still cannot deny the fact that you have made me disappointed in many ways this day."

"...I apologize."

"My job as the Queen Watchdog is dangerous. I have been held hostage numerous of times because of it. You have experienced that beforehand too." Brother said. "It is hard to keep you safe if you will act irrationally... Please get it through your head already."

I nodded.

"I am sorry.. I will take my actions carefully now, Brother."

"Good." He sighed. "We shall retire early today, yes?"

He smiled warmly at me, his cold demeanor removed.

"We still have an outing tomorrow."

I smiled back at him.

Brother has his two sides.

He is a kind brother who will always protect me and love me.

... But he is also a soulless dog of the queen.

To make matters worse.. I love him not in just the way a family should.

Yes. I am definitely in love with my brother. What am I ought to do?

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(Bakamono: I'm back, yes indeed!~ You are my LOVEST is not yet published and I updated this so slooowwww (and I kinda rushed it T^T).. I blame school, school, and also school.. :^}

The next chapter is the turning point of everything and I hope that you'll look forward to it~~

P.S That's Sabrina on her clothes as a singer :^} )