Commoner's Tea

by DominoJ

Host Club characters and yourself are visiting the Phantomhive Estate. The reader character (you) is written in my personality, which is the more shy type. Only Honey, Tamaki, Kaoru, Hikaru, Kyouya, Ciel, Sebastian, and you are included as the main characters. This is my first fan fiction story, so I appreciate any feedback and comments. Enjoy!

2. Chapter 2

Welcome to part 2 of Commoner's Tea, I have now expanded this story into a multitude of stories (depending if you would like me to continue this story). The previous chapter was a random day in autumn, and thus I am going to set this chapter in the winter (on Christmas).

Disclaimer: The author does not own Kuroshitsuji and Ouran High School Host Club, but only writes the ideas in this story.

December, the accursed month that Ciel Phantomhive's parents suffered a horrible death, the Phantomhive manor burned to ashes, and Ciel was abducted. All of the gentle folk and nobles in London are currently celebrating the holiday of Christmas today, 25 December 1888. However, on this day, it seems that everybody except for Ciel is rejoicing in the name of God.

At his desk, Ciel continues stamping his emblem onto the wax seal of a letter that he plans to send to the Queen. "Young Master? May I enter?" Sebastian stands behind Ciel's door, with news to tell the young Earl. "Yes, you may enter. I don't really care…" says Ciel, mumbling the last part. Sebastian enters with a kind smile, and Ciel has a solemn look on his face as well as streams of tears flowing down his smooth face. "Y-Young Master? What's wrong?" asks Sebastian as he kneels down to gently wipe the tears off of the young master's face. Ciel glances at Sebastian and says, "Never mind that. What did you have to tell me?" Sebastian looks nervously at his pocket watch and says, "Um…well, Young Master, we are expecting the hosts and (Your name) to visit today to celebrate Christmas with us." Ciel shrugged and told Sebastian to prepare the manor before the guests arrived.

Once again, you and the hosts were allowed free transportation to the Phantomhive manor, and you arrived around noon. Sebastian greeted you and the hosts, and escorted you all to the lounge room. After half an hour, Ciel entered the room and sat in a chair across from you. In the center of the room, there was a rectangular glass table, set with several saucers and cups of earl grey tea. Along with the tea, there was cake requested by Honey-senpai, of course. Sebastian had set up a Christmas tree as well, with presents underneath. Sebastian turned to Ciel and said "My lord…our guests have asked that we give out gifts today, for Christmas." Ciel nodded reluctantly, and Tamaki shouted, "Oh this is going to be WONDERFUL!"

After finishing the tea and cake, everyone except for Ciel sat on the carpet around the tree. Ciel eventually agreed to sit on the floor, and Sebastian handed out gifts. Everyone received candy, toys, blankets, and such. Sebastian finishes handing out the gifts and you all eat a fabulous dinner. Afterwards, you sat alone by the fireplace, completely unaware of the mistletoe strategically placed above the fireplace. You sipped tea, and wondered why Ciel was the only person who didn't give you a gift. He gave everyone else a present, so it didn't make sense to you.

Suddenly, you hear somebody walking towards you, "(y/n), please don't be startled. It's me, Ciel." He sits beside you and gives you a box with a (your birthstone) necklace. You smile and say thank you, and he says, "(y/n), there is a mistletoe up there, you know." He smiles and leans in to plant a soft kiss on your lips. "Merry Christmas", he says before leaving to his room.