Chapter 2: Letting the Games Begin

Ciel waltzed into his school the next day, formulating a plan slyly in his head as Alois talked to him about some stupid show he watched on TV last night. His eyes flickered up and caught sight of his teacher, a blush that he tried to control rising onto his cheek. His mouth grew dry as he thought about yesterday's kiss, his lips on Sebastian's, their bodies pressed together and Ciel himself lain out onto his teacher's desk-

" Ciel!" The darker haired boy jumped, wishing he could punch the blonde for interrupting his fantasy. " Were you listening to anything I said?"

" Um...no?"

Alois threw his hands up in the air and trudged off, muttering something about finding Finny. Ciel sighed in relief and walked up to his teacher casually.

" Good morning Michaelis-sensei," he said politely. Sebastian raised an eyebrow and replied " Good morning".

" So what's today's lesson plan?" he asked slowly, trying to spark conversation.

" ...Review Phantomhive. We're reviewing."

" Are we going to play a game?" Ciel asked.

Sebastian nodded and seemed to relax; only Ciel would notice since it was so subtle. Taking this chance, he stepped closer and took his teacher's free hand in his, lacing their fingers together. Sebastian stopped and looked at their hands for a moment before looking at Ciel.

" Very funny Phantomhive."

" Who's laughing sensei?"

Sebastian narrowed his eyes and tried to shake Ciel's hand away, but his grip was tight. Ciel had no intention of letting go anytime soon.

" What's the matter sensei? You just suddenly stopped walking."

Sebastian looked around and saw that no eyes were following them, but Ciel had their hands securely hidden. Sebastian stared back at Ciel, meeting the boy's sparkling azure eyes that shimmered with mischief.

" You're really persistent Ciel," he whispered.

" And you sensei, are really stubborn," Ciel smirked.

Sebastian sighed and decided to not even bother trying to make him let go. They both knew good and well that Ciel wouldn't let go that easily.

" Ciel!"

Said person growled in what seemed to be frustration. He put on a fake smile and faced Lizzy,as she attacked him with a hug.

" L-lizzy," he stammered. He reluctantly let go of Sebastian's hand, which the man found himself feeling slightly disappointed at the action.

" Ciel! When will you take me out?"

" Say what?" he asked. The girl looked at him in disappointment and shock. " Um, Lizzy, i think you're mistaken..."

Sebastian held back a laugh as he watched Lizzy's face go from confused to determined.

" That's alright Ciel! We have more days ahead of us! We can have plenty of dates!"

" Oh..yeah...you bet..." Ciel mumbled. Lizzy nodded excitedly and bounced away.

Sebastian looked at the boy's slightly irritated and nervous face.

" If you don't like her, why don't you tell her?"

" Because! Lizzy's been my friend since...as long as can remember! I can't just crush her heart and leave her to pick up the pieces!"

Shocked with his student's sudden angry and defiant tone, he nodded and continued walking, the issue of the two once holding hands not even bothering him anymore.

Ciel lingered in his math classroom as long as he could, the first period class staring at him curiously.

" What? Haven't you seen someone who has fourth hour math hang around in the first hour class?" he snapped.

" Ciel, maybe you should get to PE," Sebastian said sighing.

" Don't you want me here sensei?" he asked innocently.

" What I want is for you to not be late for your class. Good bye Phantomhive."

Ciel frowned at Sebastian's dismissive attitude. Slowly, a smirk grew onto his face.

" Goodbye sensei. I'll see you later," and he leaned forward, giving his teacher a gentle peck on the cheek.

Ignoring the shocked, angered look he was getting from the man, he sauntered out the classroom, feeling quite proud of himself.

Damn that kid, Sebastian thought. Just openly kisses me in front of the whole class. What was he-

" Come on Ciel~!"

" Alois! Let me go! Aren't you supposed to be going home?"

The teacher looked up and saw his students, the last ones to leave the grounds. The blonde boy was steadily tugging on the sleeve of Ciel's jacket. Ciel looked slightly annoyed, but amused at the same time. Sebastian frowned slightly, a bitter feeling stirring in his stomach. He couldn't be jealous could he? Of his student and his best friend being so...close?

Sebastian furiously shook his head. No, he was just feeling lonely he supposed. After being around children all day and living alone, one would feel that way right?

" Ciel~ come to my house~! Please?" Alois said in a whining tone.

" Look blondie, I would, if I could but I have other stuff to do!" Ciel exclaimed pulling his arm again.

Truth be told, he didn't mind going to his friend's house, but the way Alois was acting towards him was slightly...strange. He never acted like this during school hours.

" But Ciel-"

" Alois! I've really got to go! Quit pestering-"

And out the corner of his eye, he saw his beloved teacher preparing to leave, his gaze quickly diverting from them as he shook his head furiously. Ciel was confused for a moment before a wicked idea formed in his head. Could Sebastian perhaps be...jealous?

" Actually Alois... I guess I will come to you house tonight," he said slowly.

" Really? I thought you would yell at me to quit bothering and go home; what's with the change of heart?" Alois asked innocently.

" Just thought I should spend some more time with my best friend is all, " Ciel said smiling at him. " Maybe you should invite Finny too."

The slight brightening Alois's eyes took on dimmed significantly, though Ciel didn't bother registering what it could've meant. But that didn't mean it didn't go unnoticed.

" Um, yeah, sure," Alois he said slowly.

He fingers slid across the screen as he dialed the familiar number, holding up to his ear and wiating. Ciel looked again to where his teacher was and cursed silently at the empty parking space.

" Finny said he'll meet us at my place," Alois said after a few seconds. " Wanna go to your house and pick up- Ciel?"

" Hm?" the pale-faced boy said, startled out of his thoughts.

" Uh...like I said, do you want to go to your house and get anything you need?"

" Can't I just use your stuff?" Ciel asked with an innocent look.

Alois blinked in surprise, a light, very subtle, blush hinting on his cheeks. " Eh? Um, s-sure."

Ciel didn't bother registering Alois's behavior again, but didn't let it be ignored either.

" Then shall we?" Ciel walked first to his waiting car, the blonde boy trailing behind him. When they were inside, the door shut securely behind them, Alois faced Ciel with a serious expression.

" Ciel. How do you feel about me?"

Ciel paused for a moment and placed a hand on the other's shoulder. " You're one of my precious friends Alois, that's certain."

They shared a smile after his response, one more pained than the other.

Author's Note: Hehe~ To all you people that reviewed on the formerly one-shot AKA first chapter, thankies~! Your reviews made me smile A LOT. Like no joke. I'm sorry this is so short ( I normally write longer chapters) and that this took SO LONG, but, I wanted to come up with a good enough plot since this wasn't originally supposed to be a full-blown story. Maybe you can see where this is going from here huh? ;) But, hopefully, you guys enjoyed this enough to continue reading :D Review ne~?