A/N: The titles of each section belong to Victoria's Secret and I only used them because they all go together. Black Butler is not mine, none of the characters within are mine (other than Felicity, she's my OP of my bff) and I do not gain a profit from any of this work. This is purely for entertainment, and it does include yaoi so if you don't like, then don't read! (:
A/N: Also, this 10 chapter section is the finale of a 4 part series. If you jumped in during this part, the first part of this series is called Love Spell. I've written them in such a way that they can be viewed independently, but they are better together!
"Shall I bring your poached salmon, master?" Sebastian asked with a proud smirk because he knew the answer, yet he still placed his hand over his heart and waited for a reply.
Ciel, with a blank expression, shrugged his shoulders and replied flatly, "Only if you want. I'm not worth the time at all." He poked his salad with his fork and refused to eat.
"Master…" Sebastian said with a straight face, but worried voice, "Are you not well? Shall I relieve you to your chambers for today?" He then smiled, "Or shall I feed your salad to you?"
Ciel stopped poking his salad and dropped his fork, which then fell on the floor, "Oh…"
Both he and Sebastian leaned forward at once to retrieve it, but Sebastian managed to grab it first, "Allow me, my Lord. You need only ask and you shall receive from me. This is how it worked in the past and to the present it remains the same." He straightened again and waited for a response.
Ciel pulled back and didn't make eye contact, "I am aware. I just didn't want to trouble you, that's all."
Sebastian sighed, "I shall take the soiled fork and retrieve a new one for you, master."
He bowed and walked into the kitchen with a heavy heart, "How long will it take for him to return to normal?" He placed the soiled utensil in the sink and retrieved another from the drawer, inspected it for spots, and then deemed it worthy before returning to the hall.
As he entered the dining room, he noticed Ciel had his face covered and he was shaking.
"Is something wrong, master?" Sebastian asked as he placed the fork on the table and leaned over his shoulder, wanting a better glimpse of his face or even just to hear his breathing change.
Ciel shook his head, but uncovered his face to reveal red, puffy eyes and wet cheeks.
Sebastian's eyes flew open, but he immediately recovered, "If you insist, then I cannot argue." He straightened and took a single step back to allow Ciel some space, but he frowned slightly.
Ciel looked at him through his tears and looked back to the table. Eyeing his cup of tea, he hiccupped through another sob and purposefully smacked his cup of tea into the floor.
Sebastian jumped forward, "I'll get it, master. Don't worry. It's why I'm here."
He kneeled down next to Ciel and began blotting the tea from the rug with a handkerchief he holds while Ciel is eating, just in case he happens to spill anything on his person. Ciel hiccupped and tried to cover his mouth. Sebastian paused, but smiled, "It's no trouble at all, really. I am happy to have you back at the manor, so no task is too much or too little. You need only ask and-"
Ciel looked away, "How long will it be before we are back to normal?!"
Sebastian stopped, "What do you mean, my Lord?"
Ciel's lip quivered and he used a small hand to wipe away a stray tear, "Why did you go back to using my title? Why are you so eager to serve me when I have gone and given myself to someone else?!" He stood and threw his arms across the table, spilling everything on the floor.
Sebastian stood and put up a finger to speak, but Ciel cut in, "Who could ever love someone like me? I promised to love only you, but I willingly gave myself to Alois! How could you even look at me with that same smile and speak to me with that same soothing tone?" He covered his eyes and continued crying; his entire body was shaking.
Sebastian walked over to him and grabbed both of his small shoulders so that he could stop quivering, "I wanted to give you space at first. I was ordered to stay away, but I couldn't help myself. I was concerned for your safety as you were kept there under forced conditions. I watched you through the window every night just in case you had a nightmare. I wanted you to be happy in your choice, and I do not blame you even now because it was not you making the decision. I reverted to your title because I was ashamed of myself as a butler for disobeying a direct order given to me by my master; an order which was demanded whole-heartedly is a powerful one." He bowed, "Could you ever forgive me?"
Ciel shook him off, "I will never again be the master you once knew and loved. I am such a fool for even wanting you to take me back as broken as I am."
Sebastian grabbed his shoulders again with a tighter grasp and stared into his eyes, "I might not be a doctor, but I can't seem to find anything broken here." He flashed a sincere smile.
"What are you prattling about?" Ciel asked while averting his eyes from the powerful gaze.
Sebastian moved so close that Ciel could feel the breath upon his lips, "I loved you then, I love you now, and I will love you from now on until the day you die…until the very end." He moved his hands from Ciel's shoulders to his cheeks.
Ciel bit his lip and grabbed Sebastian's hands, "It would be best if we don't start this again."
"Why?" Sebastian asked while holding Ciel's hands in his.
"If I don't have you again, then I can't lose you again…and I'm afraid I couldn't live through that." Ciel whispered, but knew Sebastian could hear him.
"I don't have a track record for leaving, Ciel." Sebastian said with a cheeky smirk.
Ciel looked at him, hurt. He stood and removed Sebastian's hands, "I'm going to retire for the evening, and I don't want any company!"
Ciel stormed out of the dining room and started up the stairs when Sebastian grabbed his arm and pulled him into his chest, "You aren't going anywhere."
"Unhand me! I am your master!" Ciel was trying to fight his way out of his grip, but it was no use. Sebastian hugged him tighter.
"You are not my master, Ciel. You are my lover." Sebastian grinned and placed a gentle finger under his chin, turned his face upwards, and drew him in for a kiss.
Ciel struggled at first, but he relaxed and kissed back with a fierce heat. Sebastian pulled away first, "Am I to understand you agree?"
Ciel didn't speak, but kissed him again and threw his arms around Sebastian's waist. Sebastian's tongue gently slid over Ciel's lips. Ciel flicked his tongue in response and quickly sucked Sebastian's lip between his teeth and feverishly flicked his tongue over it.
Sebastian gasped and scooped Ciel up into his arms and, without a word, carried Ciel up to his chambers and closed the door.