Ciel sighed watching his son crawl along the carpet, he could hardly believe Evian was nearly a year old. The former Earl enjoyed every moment he had with Evian. Watching the boy grow was bitter sweet, soon he would not want his mother to hold him, cuddle with him or read him stories.
The child seemed to sense his mother's sadness and turned back toward him smiling. His glowing red eyes locked with Ciel's.
"Come on Evian, time go see Daddy." Evian quickened his pace toward his mother. Ciel held out his arms, allowing the boy to pull himself up.
"Would you like to walk today?" Evian bounced excited, laughing and gabbling. Ciel carefully turned the child around and held his hands as he took tiny, gleeful steps toward the doorway.
"You're getting better everyday little one. Daddy will be so very proud of you."
"Na" Evian cried happily as the front door opened and Sebastian entered.
"Nanana" Evian shrieked.
"How did you get that from 'Daddy'?" He asked picking his son up and bending to kiss Ciel." He looked at his mate suspiciously.
"Are you alright love?"
"Fine."
"That is not the most convincing answer I've hear from you, let's try the truth shall we?" Ciel turned away.
"It's not important, It's absolutely ridiculous."
"It does matter or you would not be upset. No secrets, is that not what we agreed upon?"
"It is, promise you won't say anything to make it worse."
"I will not do such a thing intentionally."
"Fine. I-I'm missing Evian." Sebastian didn't seem to understand.
"Ciel, dearest, he is right here, he has been with you all day."
"I know, what I mean is, he's starting to crawl and be more independent, soon he won't need me at all."
"He is not even a year, anyway, that could never happen, for example, I still go to my mother all the time. She will forever be an important part of my life, as you will always be for our son."
"I suppose so. I did say it was ridiculous, and it is but all the same I-"
"Mm" Ciel spun around.
"Mm" Evian cried moving his little hands in a grabbing motion. Ciel took him and his heart melted as Evian rested his head on his mother's shoulder. Sebastian smiled.
"It seems he is not yet so willing to leave you."
"Mm" Evian said softly as Ciel rocked him.
"Speaking of family, how are your parents?"
"They are well for the most part, Father is still recovering from the 'Mey-Rin mishap.' Mother still thinks it is hilarious."
"Tell me you didn't find it funny. Poor Mey -Rin."
"Poor Mey-Rin, what about my Father, he still is not-"
"I told you not to send her in the first place. You know how she is." As if to prove Ciel's point, a loud crash came from near the spiral staircase, followed by a terrified scream from the maid.
"What in the devil's name are you doing, I sincerely hope for your sake that was not the new set." Cynna said angrily.
Ciel shook his head.
"Somethings never change."
"So I see, at least Bard stopped attempting to cook with the flamethrower."
"Only because there's no need to cook."
"Still, it is something."
"I suppose so." Ciel looked at Evian who smiled back, this time revealing four tiny fangs.
"He's showing off his teeth again." Sebastian couldn't help but look.
"Isn't he adorable Sebastian?"
"Of course, he looks like you mostly, you are very adorable."
"Charmer."
"Is it working?"
"You wish it would. I can resist anytime."
"Yes, funny how you seem to have that ability, being that you are my mate. I do hope you do not plan to resist much longer, I would very much like to hold you close." Sebastian nuzzled Ciel gently.
Evian growled softly before reaching over a tapping Sebastian cheek.
"Did he just hit me?" The older demon asked in shock. Ciel laughed.
"I don't think he likes sharing. He may look like me, but he acts like you."
"Evian, you must not hit. It is most disrespectful to strike a parent." Evian growled once more in response.
"Do not growl at me Evian Michael, you are so like your mother."
"I don't growl at you."
"No, but I recall many times when you struck me in that way. He must have gotten that from you."
"Or he thought you were hurting me and wanted to protect me, that is your doing "
"Let's agree that It's a behavior that is on both sides of the family tree and simply correct it shall we?" Tanaka said as he passed by the couple.
"Tanaka's right, the growling is clearly you, the hitting could be either of us." Ciel said.
"Why is it that you disagree when I bring up a point, but if Tanaka says it, you will change your view?"
"It's Tanaka, you can't argue with him." Sebastian sighed heavily.
"I could argue the point."
"You can't argue with him." Ciel said indignantly.
"Why ever not?'
"Because like I said It's Tanaka, no one argues with him. What more needs to be said?"
"I can see there is no arguing with you either. Very well my love, would you be provide a feeding?"
"Only if you use the goblet. I don't want another surprise like last time."
"Fair enough, I shall retrieve it and wait for you in the parlor. I will ask Cynna to watch our son." Sebastian said before disappearing down the long hallway.
"Mmmm." Evian pushed himself back to look into his mother's eyes.
"I know, I can't believe I let him talk me into the name 'Michael' either" Ciel kissed the child's head and followed his mate down the hall.
A/N so I know I said no more, but I loved the little family. There was more left to write it seems. I don't own black butler or It's characters, only mine. No flames please.