Prompt: Rivals
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When you have two household family names in a tight rivalry with one another, it's not uncommon for hijinks to ensue and trouble to be caused. But when the two Earls happen to have fallen over their own feet, landing in one another's arms and falling even further into a romantic relationship, it puts a whole new meaning to the term "rivals in love".
The term is usually used for two people who are in love with the same person. The object of their affections usually is pushed to choose which of the two has won them over more. Whoever does not get chosen as the lucky winner, then has to seal up a broken heart and wade off their feelings until someone new comes alone - hopefully.
It was starting out as a secret. The two Earls would meet from time to time whenever the opportunity arose, and would just spend their time together for a few peaceful moments before having to get home. Though their butlers were suspecting.
Then the time came for yet another fight.
Sebastian and Claude fought continuously over the rights to Ciel's soul as a meal - ridiculous as it was considering the contracts - until Ciel had finally had enough. He stood from where he and Alois had been watching with mildly vague interest and ordered for the both of them to stop at an instant.
With Alois watching him with as much concern as the two demon butlers and Alois' other demon servants standing on the sidelines, Ciel announced the following words; "If one does not desire the soul of Alois Trancy then he is to remain alive and within my care".
He then offered his hand to Alois with an obvious silent question, to which the blond replied with his silent answer by placing his hand in Ciel's.