After being helped with washing and learning how to walk, Sebastian came in with a clean pair of clothes, consisting of undergarments, jeans, a shirt and sweater. As Sebastian was dressing him, Ciel came in and watched, unnoticed by the two.

"Sebastian…...what are these on my body…?"

"Their clothes Alois, have you never worn any?"

"No I haven't! This is so cool!" He giggled as he felt around his clothes. Ciel smiled at this, finding it cute how genuinely excited the blonde was. Though he wondered how come he never had clothes before. He also wondered where he came from, but that's for another day. "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself Alois. I came to retrieve you for lunch. May I take your hand?" He nodded, placing his hand in Ciel's outstretched one, blushing. As they walked to the dining room, he couldn't stop thinking about how lucky he was to hold the hand of his beloved prince. Meanwhile, Ciel couldn't stop thinking about how holding Alois' hand made him feel…...warm.

As they walked into the room, the bluenette slide out a chair for the blonde, helping him into his seat and pushing it back in, taking his seat as well. The food was brought out by the chef Bard and the maid Mey-rin. Seeing Alois struggle with finding his utensils and how to use them, Ciel got up and kneeled next to him, putting the fork in his hand and guiding it with his own to his mouth, helping Alois eat.

"Thank you Ciel….I think I've got the hang of it now…"

"Nonsense, let me help you eat ok?"

"S..sure…."

He blushed bright red as the bluenette continued to help him eat, with his hand wrapped around his. The bluenette smiled at how….cute…...yes cute, the blonde was. This confused him greatly, as he just just met him. Maybe it was because he saved him, that's why he has such a feeling towards him. Shrugging, he continued to help Alois until he was done, then taking his own seat and finishing his food. Taking his hand, Ciel led him to the gardens.

"I know you cannot see, but I thought perhaps the fresh air and the sweet smell of flowers would make you happy."

"Yes it does! Thank you Ciel. I can just imagine it now…..oh how I wish I could see you with the garden as your backdrop." Giggling, he skipped around, keeping himself from tripping. Ciel just stared at this boy, who suddenly appeared. He was curious about him, and over this week, would soon grow to keep him here longer than the one week he agreed upon. Taking his hand again, he led the blonde to a bench and sat them down. "Alois…..I wish you get to know you better. Please tell me about yourself."

"O..of course! I wish to get to know you too."

"You first, you're my guest."

Pondering a moment, Alois thought about what he couldn't and could tell to Ciel right now. "Well….. Theres my father, who isn't the nicest man. He's a great ruler, and loves his kids, but being the baby and my mother dying after my birth, my life at home can be hard. I have 7 older sisters, and they all hate me. I left….and here I am now. Spending time with the boy I've wished to meet for a long time."

At this Ciel was shocked. How could such a nice boy go through so much, and why had he wanted to meet him of all people? Clearing his thoughts, he looked at the blonde. "I'm sorry that is the life you had. It is not fair. Especially since you're in a position to have a nicer life. At Least I'm not the only prince with a shitty life." "shitty life? May I ask why Ciel?"

Looking down, he took a deep breath and looked back at Alois. "My parents died when I was 10…..I've been running the kingdom with the help of my butler and advisors. It's not easy…..at least i'm not alone now."

"No, I'll be here for you Ciel" Alois smiled at him, giving him a hug. Hugging back, Ciel smiled into his neck, getting a warm and fuzzy feeling. Pushing it aside, he pulled away and smiled. How he wished the blonde could see him smiling. No one has made him smile a real smile in years. Soon the sun began to set, prompting them both to go inside for dinner. There Ciel once again helped Alois with his food, causing him to blush greatly. Once finished, Sebastian came up and handed a letter to Ciel. "Your majesty, Lady Elizabeth requests that we hold a ball here in 4 days time, as it is impossible at her residence due to renovations."

Ciel groaned at this, scanning over the letter, "Fine…..begin preparations. I do not wish for her mother to be involved if we refuse. " "Yes my lord." about to leave, Alois had a look of confusion on his face.

"Who is this Lady Elizabeth Ciel?"

About to answer, the bluenette was cut off by Sebastian, "Lady Elizabeth is my young master's fiance. They were betrothed at infants." Alois hid his sadness by giving Ciel a small smile.

"Oh. well I'm happy you already have someone Ciel. Sebastian, could you please help me to my room? I'm quite tired…."

"Yes of course Mister Trancy." he goes to help him up, Alois smiling at Ciel "Goodnight Ciel."

The bluenette watched the blonde leave, feeling sad. He knew instantly that the blonde was upset about Elizabeth. "Could he possibly…..no impossible…." then, he thought back to his vague memories of the person who saved him, remembering the person kissed his cheek. "Is Alois the one who saved me….?" he then walked to his room, pondering the topic.

Meanwhile, Alois had already been dressed for bed and was sitting by the window. "Fiance….? Of course…..I'll never be with him….I'll lose my soul…I'll lose my beloved prince..." Tearing up, he sat there by the window as he cried himself to sleep

The next day Alois sat alone eating lunch as Ciel was in royal meetings. Sitting there, pushing around his food, a loud bang and screeching could be heard coming towards the dining room. "What the bloody hell is that?"

"That is my young master's fiance, mister Trancy." Sebastian replied as his sighed, knowing these next few days would be very annoying. Bursting into the dining room, Lizzie bounded in but stopped seeing Ciel wasn't there. "Sebastian, where is my lovely Ciel?"

"He has many meetings today, but has arranged for you to start planning with the party planner and other such people. They should be arriving at 2 this afternoon, so I shall prepare you a snack before then."

Smiling and thanking Sebastian, Lizzie finally noticed Alois. "Oh, who is this?" "I'm Alois Trancy, a new friend of Ciel's. It is good to finally meet you my Lady. I've heard many great things" he smiles at her, trying not to frown or cry. Looking back down at his food, he pretended to eat, hoping Lizzie would leave.

Shrugging her shoulders she turned back to Sebastian, "I'll be in the parlor!" and with that she skipped off. Sighing, Alois got up and used the table to navigate to the dining room door. Sebastian quickly moved to Alois' side and took his arm, "where to mister Trancy?" Looking down, he sighed and replied, "to my room Sebastian. I'm quite tired. If Ciel needs me tell him he's free to come see me. " Giving Alois a worried look, knowing he didn't eat hardly any food for lunch or breakfast, he led the blonde up to his room.

Later that day, Ciel came out of his last meeting sighing. His able butler was right there waiting for him as always. "Young Master, Lady Elizabeth is here and is currently planning everything for the ball with the advisors. Dinner shall be ready in an hour and there you may catch up on the planning. Mister Trancy wished to tell me that you may freely go see him in his room, as he is very tired today. What concerns me is that he had hardly much to eat during breakfast and lunch. He also seemed sad…..perhaps you should check on him before dinner." he bowed, leaving to attend to dinner. At this point Ciel was very worried. Why hadn't he eaten much? Why was he sad? Did he do something wrong and upset Alois? He seemed upset by Lizzie, is that it? He quickly ran up to Alois' room, knocking and entering after hearing a soft come in. Upon entering, he saw Alois curled up in bed, back towards him. Walking around to the other side of the bed and sitting next to him, he gave him a look of concern.

"Alois…..what is troubling you? Did I do something wrong? Is that why you have not eaten?"

Looking up at Ciel, he couldn't help but even more sad, seeing his love so concerned but knowing it wouldn't last. "You have done nothing wrong Ciel. You have been a wonderful host and friend. I couldn't ask for anything different. I am just upset by other things…..I'll be fine."

"Is it perhaps Elizabeth..? You seemed upset after I told you about her.." He looked at Alois very concerned, feeling upset and hurt that the blonde was upset. He was confused by this, as it seemed more than the normal concern for a friend.

Alois gave Ciel a small smile and squeezed his hand, " Of course not. I have just met her, she did nothing wrong to upset me so. Do not worry, it is probably the reality of not being able to see anymore hitting. I will be fine. You have your duties to perform and a fiance waiting. I'll see you at dinner ok?" "Alright…..please do get your rest. I will make sure Sebastian brings u down, as you will eat better. I must go….get well Alois." He gave the blonde's hand a squeeze and left, closing the door softly behind him. Once he heard his footsteps fade, he began to cry again, heartbroken that he had no chance to win his prince's heart.

A/N: Hello Everyone!

so I got a review on this story today or yesterday and since I had finished my homework (yes I started school this week) I decided to post as I was almost done with this chapter anyway.

I hope you all enjoy, I'm sorry it took forever! it may be awhile before this updates again as I may want to update one of my other stories, so look out for those as well.

again, hope you enjoy!