"How many lessons do I have today?"

"Only two. After I thought for lunch we would go on a picnic. Is that alright with you, Young Master?"

"Sure." Ciel mumbled moodily. He hated being woken up by the sun pooring through his curtains.

He was done with his lessons by noon. After Sebastian had packed a basket, they left the mannor and hiked to a field not far from the manor. Sebastian layed down the blanket, then prepared lunch. Lunch was iced tea and sandwiches, with wattermelon afterwards.

'This place is,.. Peaceful.. I like it' he thought. Ciel layed back and watched the clouds drift by, his thoughts drifting with them. Lizzie crept into his mind, which ruined the mood. In less then two years they would be married. She was nice, pretty, and loved him, but he just couldnt love her. Everytime he tried, he just couldnt do it. He only thought of her as a friend, more like a sister. He didnt want to marry her,.. Besides, if Love feels the way he thought it did, he knew who it was he loved.

At least, he thought he did.

He closed his eyes.

"Sebastian" he said.

"Yes, my Lord?"

"What would you do.. If you had to marry someone you didnt love. Someone you know you couldnt love?"

The demon thought a moment.

"Well, if there was a way to get out of it I would. But that depends on the situation. Are you talking about Lady Elizabeth?"

Ciel oppened his eyes just long enough to flash him a glare, then closed his eyes again.
"Yes."

"Well Young Master, I dont think theres any way around it"

Ciel was silent for a while. He noticed the sun was getting a little low.

"What do you think Love is?"

"Love?" Sebastian asked, a little confused." I believe its when someone cares more for another person then their own life. When someone will do everything for another person asking for nothing in return."

Ciel didnt know why but his skin was buring, tingling, all because of what Sebastian had just said. The more he thought about Sebastian's words, the more he realized thats exactly what Sebastian does for him. But that was only because of their contract, nothing more. The sun was sinking lower. He hadnt realized that Sebastian had moved and was now leaning aginst the basket, legs streched out, watching the sun as it began to meet the horizon. In its final moment, the Suns glow landed on Sebastian, and Ciel was aware of how close they were, not physically, but through their bond. He also noticed how attractive he was.
The fading sun caught the demons red eyes, which made them glow. Ciel's heart skipped a few beats. He didnt realize he was stareing untill Sebastian faced him.

"Ready, My Lord?"

"I guess" He mumbled and looked away, hoping the dim light would hide the pin

k that had jumped into his cheeks with Sebastians stare.

That night while laying in bed, he couldnt help but think of Sebastians words. His heart raced again, skin burned.
'Whats going on with me..? Why dose my mind keep drifting to him..'
Ciel hadnt meant that as an insult, but he didnt think it was. Finally he drifted into sleep.

"Young Master" Sebastian whispered.
Ciel was immediately awake. Hearing Sebastians voice made Ciel's heart race.
He was still thinking as Sebastian helped him into the bath. Suddenly he was

aware of Sebastian close to him, washing his hair, his body, his fingers running over Ciels skin..
Sabasitan dumping a bucket of water over him snaped him back to reality, and he coughed, trying to get the water out of his mouth.

"Im sorry, My Lord. I didnt realize.."

"Its alright. Just get me a towel."

Sebastian grabbed a towel and wrapped him up in it and dried his hair with another. Then Ciel noticed not just the way Sebastian pushed his hair out of his eyes, but how he looked at him when he did it, with such., care and tenderness. The heat rising in his cheeks forced him to turn his head away from the demon.
But then again, as Sebastian helped him into his shirt he noticed it, the way his fingers lightly brushed Ciels skin, how careful they were wen they buttoned his shirt, pulled on his socks,.. and he still had that careing look in his eyes. Ciel felt himself blush again, hoping Sebastian wouldnt notice, but when your as pale as he was, how can one so close not notice?

"Young Master, are you alright?" Sebastian said putting his hand on one of Ciels pink cheeks.
Ciel knocked it aside."Im fine"
Though he said he was find, his mind and body were spinning.. Being so close,.. Feeling his touch.
"Whats my agenda for the day?"

"You dont have anything scheduled. Would you like some breakfast?"

"No." Ciel said, stepping away from Sebastian. "I'll be in my studdy"

Sebastian watched him go, and he felt almost sad for not being able to be of service.

While in his studdy Ciel sat at his desk and looked out the window. He tried to sort out his feelings for Sebastian, did he love him? Or was he just comming down with something and these feeling were just a serious sideffect? He knew it was probly the first one. Without thinking he was writing on a random piece of paper.

'Sebastian.. Sebastian Michaelis... Ciel Michaelis...'

"Ciel Michaelis.." he said softly. "I like that.."
He layed his head down, thinking of Sebastian. Before he knew it, he was asleep.