"Alois has invited me to a costume party? What a pain," Ciel comments in a harsh tone. "I'd rather not attend, but as the Phantomhive head, I shall."

Sebastian slightly smiled, wondering why his young master had to add that he did not want to attend.

Ciel was garbed in prince-like costume, to his dismay. He only got dressed for the sake of the party theme; it would only be proper. On the bright side, royal blue did suit him. Ciel exited the carriage, walking gracefully down the steps with the help of his cane. He was welcomed into the manor by Alois Trancy and his butler, Claude. Claude narrowed his eyes at Sebastian in disgust while Sebastian gave a sly smile disguising murderous intent.

"Ciel~!" Alois sang and draped an arm around the young master's neck. "I missed you! Where have you been?"

As casually as possible (which wasn't very casual), Ciel shoved Alois' arm off. "Tch. I would prefer if you keep your hands off of me."

Alois pouted, and rebelled by putting a hand on the younger boy's arm. "Aww, come on, don't be like that Ciel, its been a while since we last met!" He turned to Claude. "Claude, please go away and take Sebastian with you. I would like to have a private conversation with Ciel."

"Yes, your Highness." Claude's spectacles glinted with ulterior motive as his eyes landed on Sebastian. He pursed his lips.

"Go," Ciel ordered Sebastian.

With that, Claude whisked Sebastian away.

Suddenly, Alois tugged Ciel's arm urgently, accompanied by a force the young master never thought he possessed. "W-what are you doing?! It is not the time for childish play; what about the new company that you wanted to start up?"

Alois turned to look at Ciel as they ran through the corridors and away from the socializing humans in the main room. "Oh, that. I was just kidding." He stuck his tongue out jokingly and winked. "I'm too lazy anyway. Come on, don't be so boring and let's have some fun!"

The blonde finally slowed down after they reached a certain room at the end of the hallway. "Where are you taking me?" Ciel questioned, vexed. Alois entered the room bringing Ciel along with him. At first, Ciel could only see the dark outlines of shapes scattered around the room.

"It's my room, silly!" He sang in a playful voice as a sudden light illuminated the room and revealed a bed, a vanity, and a chair.

"What business do I have in your room?" Ciel asked, wary. He sighed and looked down at the carpeted floor. All he wanted was to return to the manor and eat something sweet.

Alois caressed Ciel's face and forced him to look up. His azure eyes stared into Ciel's sapphire ones. All traces of the childish smile was gone from his angelic face. "Ciel?"

"What?" Ciel grumbled.

"I love you." The distance between Alois and Ciel was closed after their lips met to share one long kiss, which was one sided, according to Ciel.

Or is it?

Not the end. There's going to be another update. Gahhhh should I update? Oshiete!