Disclaimer: i do not own Kuroshitsuji or Sebastian or Ciel or Grell or any of the characters. Yana Toboso does. Lord knows if i did, every chapter would have yaoi in it.
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Ciel sat in a corner, glaring out the window. The orphanage was a flurry of activity with people running in and out with the adults trying to keep the children calm in the insanity of the day. Today was the charity event. Cameras were being set up everywhere. Expensive equipment littered the floor as everything were unpacked and set up. Wires and cables ran across the floor, threatening to trip someone if it wasn't for the fact that they were taped down. Children squealed as they escaped their captors and said captors chased after their charges.
The insanity and noisiness of the place was annoying him to no end. Why couldn't he just be allowed to read in silence? He looked down at the abandoned book in his lap and let his head flop on the window with a soft thud. Today was going to be long and bothersome. The glimpse of a raven haired man caught his attention. It was the guy from the other day. He sat up and watched him from the window. What did Paula say his name was? Sebastian? He watched with fascination as the man talked to another man, while another gentleman was fixing his hair and his clothes. He looked like he came from another world.
"Ciel! Ciel! Come here, hun. I need you to join the other children." Paula came over towards Ciel.
Ciel stood up, his eyes still on Sebastian. He reluctantly tore his eyes from the man, missing the sharp eyes of the man that glanced up towards him. He followed Paula to a back room where the other children were being prepared for the day.
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Will looked at Sebastian, checking his appearance. He frowned at the hint of dark circles under the model's eyes.
"Sebastian… did you get ANY sleep last night?"
Sebastian brushed the question aside. "How much longer till the shoot is ready?"
Will raised an eyebrow at the ignored question and looked at his watch then flipped through his book.
"If everything goes as planned we should be ready to go within an hour."
Sebastian nodded and blinked as the make up artist patted his face with a powder.
"Mr. Sebastian… stay still or I will NEVER get those dark circles covered up."
"Why must everyone be so inquisitive about my nights?"
The make up artist huffed and scowled. "When you don't get sleep, I have those horrible things to work with. Why can't you make my job easier?"
"I couldn't deny a lady; it would be rude of a gentleman."
He glanced up at the orphanage, spying a young boy with a brilliant blue eye. It's the boy from that day in the park. He continued to watch the boy from the corner of his eye. He was intrigued by the fact that the boy was obviously watching him. He didn't have the look of a rabid fan, he just seemed curious. Sebastian could almost see cat ears perk up with curiosity from the messy grey-blue hair. He chuckled to himself at the image. He turned back to his manager in time to hear him go on about his duties for the day.
"Take some pictures with the kids. Here is a copy of a speech you will make. PLEASE do not deviate from it. We do not need a repeat of the press conference."
Sebastian chuckled from the memory of that event.
"Oh come on… it was a good joke and you know it."
Will ignored the model's remark and returned to looking at the schedule.
"This will be an all day thing, so you are free when we finish up. Don't forget there is a meeting tomorrow with the agency's head. They wish to evaluate your progress."
Sebastian frowned. "What is there to evaluate? I bring in the most business."
"Procedure." Was all Will said in response.
Sebastian sighed and glanced back up at the window to see the boy was leaving. It was then he noticed the eye patch that covered the boy's left eye. Interesting.
"Mr. Michaelis! I cannot work with you out here in this light! Will you please go back to your room where I can finish your make up without you being distracted by everything under the blooming sun!"
Sebastian looked back at the make up artist.
"My apologies."
He turned to Will who just dismissed him with a wave and flipped through his book while adjusting his glasses. Sebastian turned to follow the make up artist into the orphanage, only half listening to the gentleman's frustrations.
He looked around, observing the building. It was definitely in need of some help. It was obvious the building was on its last leg. These children live here? The thought sent shivers down his spine. Even he felt sorry for them. An image of the blue eyed boy flashed through his mind. He brushed the image aside with no consideration and followed his make up artist into the dressing room, where he was promptly attacked by his Fashion consultant.
"OMG WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE WEARING?"
Sebastian looked down at his clothing. He thought it looked nice. Designer slacks with a black button up long sleeve shirt that was buttoned half way up allowing his black tank top to show. Around his neck he wore a silver chain with dog tags on them. He shrugged and ignored the flamboyant woman.
"Geesh, Sebastian! How many times have I told you? Stop wearing so much black! You make ME depressed."
"And that is my problem how, Juli?"
The blue eyed, dirty blond woman threw her hands in the air from exasperation.
"I swear! You frustrate me to no end. You and Grell shall be the death of me."
Sebastian smirked at that remark. He was pushed by his make up artist to sit down. He obeyed and closed his eyes to relax while his make up artist and hair dresser fought for room to work with him. Juli complained in the background as she rummaged through the clothing to make Sebastian's attire more suitable. He suspected she was looking for something with color.
"Sebast~chan!"
Sebastian sighed. There went his time to relax. His eyes snapped open and he saw Grell practically fly in. The man was wearing red leather pants, a black button up shirt that was untucked and half way buttoned up to show his chest, and a long red and black jacket that he wore around his elbows. His high heeled boots clacked on the floor as he stormed in.
"To what do I owe the pleasure, Grell?"
Grell looked at Sebastian and turned to Juli.
"Tell me he's not going out dressed like that?"
"He's not and neither are you! What have I told you about that coat?" Juli glared at him.
Grell seemed to wither under her glare. Sebastian lifted a hand to rub his forehead. He felt a headache coming on.
"Mr. Michaelis, please refrain from touching your face, I just put make up on there. I'm going to have to re-do it."
Sebastian could feel his patience running thin. It was the prep time for shoots that he truly hated. Did he really need to have make up on? (He knew that answer from his years of experience in the biz) His hair was fine the way it was, all a hair dresser did was add product to make it messier than usual and his style of dressing was FINE (sure he wore all black, but he looked good in it).
"Sebastian! When Dan and Mark are finished, put this tank top on under your dress shirt. And put this belt on. This will add some color to you and accent those eyes of yours."
Sebastian caught the two items of clothing and grimaced when he saw they were red. Bright red.
"Isn't this what Grell should be wearing?"
"You know I need you two to look good together. Besides, you still look good in red. How many years am I going to have to tell you that before you believe me?"
Sebastian shooed the hair dresser and make up artist away from him. Now they were just freaking out over minor details that wouldn't matter. They left the room to go work on the other models. He slipped out of the dress shirt and tank top to change into what Juli threw to him.
'Ooooh! Sebast~! I never tire of seeing that sexy body of yours~!"
Sebastian threw an icy look towards Grell. Patience limit: reaching zero, quickly. Juli grabbed Grell's hand.
"Come on. Back to your dressing room so I can find something to replace that god awful coat of yours."
Sebastian sighed. Finally peace and quiet. He changed quickly and looked in the mirror. Despite his dislike of wearing red, Juli was right. He did look good in it. Then again, after his years of working with her, he knew to trust her judgment. Dressing people was a talent for her. The little bit of red that popped out from under the black dress shirt and from the belt made his amber eyes seem to glow a darker red than usual. He smirked at the reflection. He was one hell of a model. He turned and walked out of the room to join the director of the photo shoot and his manager.
"Ah, Sebastian. Good timing. Is Grell almost done?" Will turned.
"Juli just took him to his dressing room to finish with him." Sebastian pointed towards Grell's dressing room. "He should be out shortly."
"Good. We're about ready to get started. The Orphanage workers have finally gotten the brats rounded up and prepared so we'll be starting shortly."
Sebastian nodded and went to find a spot to sit down and wait. He wished they had allowed him to bring Duchess with him this time. All the chaos and nagging was causing a slight migraine to start. And to think he hadn't even started to work with the kids. Today was going to be too long.
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Well now that you have had a chance to read the first two chapters, whatcha think? I'm rather enjoying this story. I apologize for any OOCness there might be, especially with Sebastian. ^^; R&R please!
And i must say, thank you to EVERYONE who read and reviewed my last story. :)
