I don't own Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji or any of these characters.
The next day, which was Friday, Sebastian didn't need to see Ciel as the nurses would bring him meals and check up on him. However, Sebastian wanted to make sure he was all right after last night.
He knocked softly on the door.
"Come in," mumbled Ciel; Sebastian's ears just caught it.
The doctor opened the door and poked his head round it. "Ciel?" he said. "It's me, Sebastian."
"Oh," murmured Ciel. The child was sitting cross-legged on his bed, fidgeting with the white blanket.
Sebastian approached him and leaned down; even though Ciel couldn't see, it still felt better to be at his eye level. "Are you all right?"
Ciel burst into tears.
Astonished, Sebastian acted on instinct and sat down on the bed, lifting the crying child and placing him in his lap, hugging him reassuringly.
"Shhh, it's okay," whispered Sebastian, squeezing Ciel's hand.
"I'm s-sorry," sobbed Ciel.
"You have nothing to be sorry for."
"I hit you and told you to go away." Ciel cried harder.
"That's all right," said Sebastian, rocking the child gently. This seemed to comfort him, as within a few minutes his crying was reduced to sniffles.
Sebastian reached over and took a tissue from the box beside Ciel's bed. He wiped Ciel's wet cheeks, which were adorably pink from crying so much. He removed the boy's bandage and wiped his eyes, being extremely gentle.
"Sebastian, can I leave the bandage off?" asked Ciel.
"I suppose so, your eyes are in no danger here," said Sebastian. "You'll have to wear one again once your treatment starts, again."
Ciel nodded, and blinked. The skin around his eyes was much white than the skin on his face, which gave him a cute panda like look. His eyes were startlingly blue in his face.
Sebastian had an idea. "Do you think you could walk with crutches?"
"I…maybe…"
"I'll be right back." Sebastian hurried to the storage room where crutches and things like that were kept and selected a pair that looked short enough for Ciel. He went back to the boy's room and placed the crutches in his hands, then helped him to his feet.
Ciel stood still for a few moments, then took a few steps forward. He didn't fall over, even when he walked to the other side of the room. He almost walked into a chair, but Sebastian quickly kicked it out of the way.
"I love it!" said Ciel happily. "Can I walk around the hospital?"
"Well…I suppose a walk would do you good. Come on."
"I can't see, though," said Ciel, crestfallen.
"It's all right, I'll be right next to you. I'll look after you."
Ciel nodded. Sebastian placed a hand on his back and steered him towards the door. A long, empty corridor was outside so once he was in the right direction, Ciel could walk for a good five minutes.
They did a circuit of the hospital, attracting amused looks from other doctors and patients. Ciel looked adorable, with his tousled hair and blue eyes.
However, after a while Ciel grew tired. Sebastian noticed that he had broke out in a cold sweat, and was gripping the crutches tightly, his entire weight now supported by them. He leaned on them so heavily that his knuckles were white.
Sebastian stopped him. "Are you all right?"
Ciel shook his head, struggling to breathe. Sebastian picked him up, crutches and all, and carried him back to the room. He was astonished at how light the child was; although he should have expected it, he was so short and thin.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made you walk that far," said Sebastian guiltily, as he lifted Ciel onto his bed.
Ciel smiled at him. "It's all right."
Sebastian realised that it was the first time he had actually seen Ciel smile; it was probably the first time the child had smiled for a while.
Sebastian glanced at his watch. "I'm afraid I'll have to go now," he said. "And I don't work in the hospital on weekends, so I won't be back for two days."
Ciel pouted. "Who's going to take care of me, then?"
Sebastian couldn't resist smiling at the child's innocence. "There are other doctors, and nurses." He ruffled Ciel's hair. "You'll be fine. Tell you what, I'll buy you your own pyjamas, and a teddy and bring them to you on Monday."
Ciel beamed, and Sebastian laughed and tucked him in, as it was getting late. "Goodnight, Ciel."
"Night, Dr. Mic…Michaelas," Ciel murmured, causing Sebastian to chuckle.
"Goodnight."