Ciel stared deeply into his mate's eyes as the two lay quietly in their bed. The older demon had given orders for them to be left undisturbed, allowing him to spend some much needed quiet time with Ciel.

"It's nice, having some alone time, I didn't think I'd see you until tonight."Ciel said softly, allowing Sebastian to run his long slender fingers through his hair.

"I've noticed you were feeling unhappy this morning and I simply could not allow you to continue. I admit in the past that I have been blind to your hints but that will never happen again, you are far too precious to me. What I want most, is for you and our children to be happy and healthy. If for any reason you find yourself feeling-" Ciel moved closer, now resting against him. Sebastian wasted no time in wrapping his arms around the young demon, holding him tight.

"I'm glad it's you..I mean the real you."

"I've learned that during times like this, when you need to feel close to someone, it's far more comforting to have a mate than a butler. My true form, the real me as you say,is the only one I should ever take in situations such as this. This is what is best for you."

"You're doing much better. I know you've tried before but you're understanding more now. I'm glad you're here."Ciel confessed.

"I always will be. Is there something in particular that's bothering you?"

"Just having one of those days. I don't know how you do it. You're always so patient and loving. I think in all the years we've been together, you've only actually argued with me, truly argued no more than a handful of times, no matter what I did or said and in the very next second if I called to you, you'd be there as if nothing happened at all."

"I don't enjoy arguing with you, I would rather have moments like this, with you in my arms."

"What bother you bothers me. That's it isn't it?"

"Yes. It's not just a saying. When you are unhappy, it hurts my heart, for I love you more than you know."

"I've never told you and I suspect you already know, sometimes I just-I need to hear that and you saying it and showing me as much as you do, it helps me get through a lot of things." Sebastian began to nuzzle Ciel gently.

"You do the same for me. You know that even a monster needs affection at times and you can recognize when I just need to hold you. You know my heart so well, more than anyone else ever could. What a beautiful world you've shown me simply by being here." After several minutes of being nuzzled, Ciel finally smiled.

"Are you feeling better?" the older demon asked.

"Much better. Are you going back to see your father?" Sebastian shook his head.

"I'm needed here. My priority is you." Ciel placed a palm on the older demon's cheek as their lips met, momentarily deepening the kiss.

"We should probably get up soon. Lizzy's home so I won't have much-"

"No one said we had to do anything. We could lie here and talk all day long."

"What about the children?"

"We'll have the staff take them into town for the day. It's as much for me as it is for you." Ciel nodded.

"Alright, if you're sure."

"Positive. I'll send the butler to inform them at once and return to you immediately...Young Master." Sebastian smirked giving Ciel one last kiss before releasing him.

"Damn butler..he's been so lazy recently." Ciel joked.

"Yes, I will speak to him, we must do something about that"

"Good help is so hard to find, he used to be such a talented butler."

"Yes well, if the young master would care to show some appreciation for all his hard work, the help may not be so inclined to slack off."with seconds, the Phantomhive butler appeared in front of his former master.

"You're lucky I don't fire you Sebastian."

"You could never fire me, my lord, what would you possibly do without me?"

"Watch yourself...damn demon."

"Always so cranky, remind me to fix that a bit later won't you?" Sebastian straightened his tie as he chuckled.

"I'm starting to think you're losing your touch, there's no shame in being ancient Sebastian, you just-"

"Ancient am I, we shall see about that, for now I must tend to the puppies. Be a good boy now , I'll give you a treat when I return. "

"I thought we agreed to stop those jokes."

"Only in front of guests dearest." Ciel sighed.

"I hate you."

"Of course, I know. You love to hate me, and break my fragile heart in the process. But no matter how many times you throw it on the floor and crush it, it will always be yours. Perhaps one day-"

"Cut the theatrics Sebastian, the audience has already left the building due to your overly dramatic performance,"

"My dear Ciel, Sebastian Michaelis never loses an audience. I used to travel the world in a theater troupe, always to sold out theaters and-"

"You were an actor?" Ciel asked shaking his head.

"Yes, I've had many jobs in my life, I was an instructor for a short time in France, I ran a Violin shop in Vienna, would you believe I helped build one of the famous structures in-"

"You did all that?'

"I did. Then I became a butler you see, and such a handful you were, getting kidnapped every other day, being held hostage. Are you aware that I had to mend my tailcoat more times than I have ever had to mend anything?" Sebastian teased.

"First off, I wasn't kidnapped every other day, second if you hadn't been playing around with those people and Grell, your tailcoat would've been just fine, it's your own fault." Ciel said sliding off the bed.

"well if you could keep yourself out of harms way for five minutes at a time-"

"Is that what you think?" Ciel pushed past him and made his way into the hall.

"You know very well what I think of it."

"Alright let's see how you feel about it after a week of living with your parents." A pair of clawed hands were suddenly wrapped around Ciel, pulling him back into the room.

"But dear one, I would miss you far too much. " The demon whispered in his mate's ear.

"Then behave yourself and don't start with me. Lizzy's going to see you like this."

"Well, she lives here it's bound to happen sooner or later. She knows what we are and She has seen our children."

"I just don't want to scare her, they're small, small is adorable and how can you not find our children adorable?"

"It's impossible. Their mother is the most beautiful being ever to exist."

"Bloody charmer." He allowed Sebastian to hold him close for a moment before the two made their way downstairs to inform everyone of their plan.