Another chapter! I've been uploading fast but these chapters are pretty short so I'll spend a few days making a longer one. I have something pretty cute planned :-) (why did I say that, I've only had the idea, now I'll have to make sure it really is cute...oh well)
I already put 'not yaoi' in the summary but I just want to make it really clear that this story is in no way intended to be yaoi and neither will any of my stories. I do not ship Sebastian x Ciel (okay, them existing in the same room as each other makes me fangirl but I don't ship them like *that*). None of my stories will ever be rated more than T and even that will be rare so if you want more adult stuff, don't expect it here. Just wanted to make that clear :3
By the way, if you ever notice anything wrong with my grammar, please do let me know! It will just be a mistake since I really do value my grammar, but if you do see anything wrong please tell me as I HATE a story with bad grammar. And thank you for the reviews :-D
It was burning hot and extremely bright. The manor was on fire. Ciel ran out of his room, coughing and wild with terror. Why was it happening again? And where was Sebastian? Ciel hurried down the hall, searching for a way out. Why wasn't Sebastian coming to save him?
"Young master."
Ciel's eyes flew open and he sat bolt upright, tears falling down his pale cheeks. He glanced around desperately and gave a sob when he saw Sebastian next to him, reaching out to the demon.
Sebastian sat up and lifted Ciel over to him, placing him so he was sitting sideways in Sebastian's lap, his head leaning on his chest. Sebastian put one arm around Ciel's body protectively and put his other hand on the child's head, stroking his hair reassuringly.
"The manor was on fire," whispered Ciel in fright. "And…you didn't come…"
"Oh, young master," said Sebastian gently. "I'll always come when you're in danger."
Ciel nodded contently. He took Sebastian's shirt in one hand and gripped it tightly, as if he was afraid the butler would disappear. Sebastian placed his big hand over Ciel's tiny one.
"I don't want to go back to sleep," whimpered Ciel, who was still sick and feverish.
"A cup of hot milk would do you good," said Sebastian. "Shall we go down to the kitchen and get it?"
Ciel nodded again and Sebastian stood up, slipping on his shoes and tailcoat. He picked Ciel up again and, positioning the child so his chest was against Sebastian's and his chin was leaning on Sebastian's shoulder.
Upon their arrival, Sebastian tried to put Ciel down on the counter but Ciel put his arms round the butler's neck and clung to him. "Nooo," he whined.
Sebastian chuckled. This Ciel couldn't be more different than the usual cocky, surly child but he sure was adorable. Typical Ciel was adorable anyway, but this one was a different kind of adorable.
Sebastian held Ciel with one arm as he warmed the milk, which wasn't difficult as the child was tiny. When he had warmed it and poured it into a cup, he held it to Ciel's mouth. The earl sipped it eagerly and made a small sound of protest as the cup was removed from his mouth.
"That's enough, young master," said Sebastian, turning to walk back to the bedroom. Ciel gave a small yawn, suppressing it by pressing his face against Sebastian's shoulder. Sebastian smiled. "Tired?"
Ciel nodded, gazing up at Sebastian with his big blue eyes. They were in Sebastian's room now and Sebastian eyed the clock.
"There's about four hours left of the night, young master," said Sebastian. "How do you feel?"
"Ill."
"You'd better spend tomorrow in bed then," said Sebastian, placing Ciel back in bed. "I must go and prepare for tomorrow..."
