Notes:
Hello, again!
Here, I have the next chapter for everyone still reading this. I'm really sorry, if my writing is horrible. I tried my best, and unfortunately, it just doesn't seem like it's that good to me. I'm not going to keep everyone waiting, though. I think waiting nearly two years is long enough of a wait. So, without further adieu, here is the third chapter for the horrible fanfiction I'm writing!
Thank you's:
Thank you, Promocat, for reviewing! It's really nice to see that you're still interested in my story even after the long wait. I really appreciate it! And yes! When I originally thought up this story, it was just going to be about Ciel astral projecting and possessing a cat and then letting adorableness ensue with him and Sebastian. But, I've thought of many new ideas. So, I hope you'll enjoy it. Perhaps one day, Ciel will be able to express his true feelings for Sebby without having to possess a cat. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
Thank you, Imperitrici Vicssitudinis, for your lovely review! I was actually really worried about them being out of character since I haven't really watched the anime, or read the manga in a very long time. So, thank you very much for your kind words!
Thank you, everyone who has reviewed. Even the old reviewers, thank you! I really appreciate all of your kind words. I even appreciate criticism. It's extremely helpful and I only continue to write for all of you.
Apologies:
I apologize, if the characters seem OOC. Please, try to keep in mind that this is nearly 10 years after Ciel turned 19, so they've been growing on each other for quite sometime, now. And I haven't really read the manga, or seen the anime in a very long, long time. So, I'm sorry if I'm a bit (or more than a bit) rusty at this!
Also, I bring up a case that I believe was once used in the series. Sorry, about that. `
Chapter 3: Uninvited
Ciel flopped back down on his bed, as his Demon butler took his leave. He felt his face becoming hot as he thought about the mortifying dream he had just lived through. He grabbed his pillow from beneath his head, irrationally burying his face in it's softness. He knew smothering himself with a pillow wouldn't grant him the everlasting sleep he so dearly wished for, though. Hell, he didn't even need to breathe anymore and yet he continued to exist. Not live, but exist. Even so, the thought of death seemed very appealing to him, right now. At least you don't dream when you're dead. Mortals were luckier than they thought.
Ciel threw the pillow away from him, and covered his eyes with his arm. He sighed deeply as he thought about what had transpired in his dream, which would be more appropriate to call a nightmare. He recalled watching himself sleep, which was very abnormal. It had never happened before. That wasn't the worst part, though. Things became troublesome when he noticed a black cat and, somehow, ended up in it's body. Then, he remembered seeing Sebastian and feeling an overwhelming sense of affection. He couldn't control himself. It was so vivid, too. It disgusted Ciel. He flushed deeper as he remembered rubbing his cat-face against Sebastian's. The worst thing about all of this was that even though it sickened Ciel, he had enjoyed it. He relished every second, until now. Now, he loathed himself. Even worse than the nightmare itself was his encounter with Sebastian right after he woke up from the horrifying dream. Something happened that had never happened before now. His heart had felt like it was racing from the closeness between them, despite it needn't beat at all anymore. He rolled his eyes, feeling vexed with himself, and abruptly sat up, making himself feel dizzy. He furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. Somehow, he felt even more exhausted than he did before he fell asleep last night.
Sighing deeper than he had ever sighed before, he positioned his legs off the edge of the bed and placed his feet on the cool, wooden floor. He momentarily glanced at his breakfast before deciding he was very unappetized, and even if he were actually hungry, eating food would not appease him. He begrudgingly glared at the bell that he would need to ring to have Sebastian help him bathe and then dress for the day. He almost decided against it completely before acknowledging that staying in bed all day wouldn't do him any good and that the Queen had most likely sent him a letter today, anyway.
He grasped the bell in his hand and rang it, hesitantly. Seconds later, his onyx clad butler appeared before him. He stood much taller than Ciel. Ciel had, to his dismay, remained quite short, even after he hit puberty. He stood at 5'5" while Sebastian was nearly 6'2". He frowned and avoided Sebastian's crimson eyes as he lifted him into his arms, carrying him toward the master bathroom. He began unbuttoning his shirt as Sebastian prepared his bubble bath. He momentarily glanced up at his Demon butler, who caught his gaze. He quickly averted his sapphire and crimson orbs as he suddenly felt overly aware of his body for the first time. The feeling of his heart racing had returned, again. He didn't want to take off his clothes in front of Sebastian, not after that nightmare.
"Is something bothering you, Young Master?" Sebastian inquired, his facial expression holding an almost worrisome look.
"Get out," Ciel glowered as he crossed his arms over his chest, forcing himself to stare emotionlessly at the checkered tile.
Sebastian netted his eyebrows in confusion and narrowed his blood-red eyes at the smaller Demon before exiting the bathroom, closing the door behind him.
"If you need anything, I'll be here," Sebastian's voice called through the thick layer of wood separating them.
Ciel turned off the tap before undressing. He shrugged out of his night shirt and peeled off his trousers. He dipped his toes into the warm water, testing the temperature before submerging himself in the hot, bubbly water, shuttering at the overwhelming warmth lapping over his freezing body. He felt his eyes becoming heavy, as his head lightly fell back, resting on the edge of the tub. He sighed as his vision began to tunnel. He really was exhausted...
Ciel's eyes fluttered open to his Demon butler lifting him out of the tub, the calming warmth of the water leaving his body all at once. He winced softly at the coldness of the room prickling his skin as Sebastian wrapped him in a clean, soft towel before carrying him into the master bedroom. He rested his head on Sebastian's shoulder and wrapped his arms around his neck, too tired to realize their closeness.
Sebastian sat Ciel down on his bed. The young teen struggled to keep his eyes open. Sebastian sighed and softly pushed Ciel's shoulders back onto the bed. He could see that his Young Master was clearly too exhausted to function today. Sebastian pulled the covers over his Young Master's naked, pale and lithe body and quickly exited the room as Ciel began to lightly snore.
Sebastian briskly walked toward Ciel's office where he knew a letter from the Queen was waiting for Ciel on his desk. He swiftly made his way into the office and used the letter opener to open the envelope with the red wax seal. He leaned against the desk as he began to quickly skim through the letter, now in his hands.
Spontaneous Human Combustion. So, humans were bursting into flames randomly, now? He smirked to himself. He folded the letter back up and slipped it back inside the envelope. It seemed he would have to try and do some investigating on his own since Ciel was too exhausted today. He turned to leave the office and headed back toward the master bedroom. He wanted to make sure his Young Master was still asleep before he headed to town.
Emerald eyes seared through the darkness of the master bedroom, but they didn't belong to any Earthly creature. They belonged to the Demon lurking in the shadows of the bedroom. His body wasn't visible, as a mass of shadows engulfed his body, disguising him in the darkness. He smirked as he beheld the beauty in front of him, sleeping peacefully. So, this was the Demon who kept casting him out of the cat he was possessing? How had he never noticed him before? His smirk deepened as he noticed how docile the small Demon lying on the bed in front of him seemed. He knew he shouldn't be fooled by that. The small ones were always feisty. He crept closer to the dainty Demon, the shadows trailing after him. His emerald eyes faded to a gleaming yellow as he loomed over the sleeping Demon.
"Someone's coming..." one of the shadows whispered hurriedly, the rest began to incessantly repeat it's words.
"It's his slave!" another cackled maniacally.
"He's standing outside the door!" They all hushed simultaneously.
The now amber eyed demon didn't want to tear his eyes away from the lovely terror before him. Hesitantly, he and his shadows quickly phased through the wall of the room leading into the hallway, where he momentarily caught a glimpse of the beauty's slave. He was the same height as him, he had dark hair and pale skin, but his eyes stood out the most. They flashed a glowing red as he and the shadows hiding him quickly disappeared through the wall. He was a Demon, as well. He felt his lips curl into a wicked smile. He knew he recognized the slave. When he had possessed the cat, he made sure to avoid this Demon, not because he was afraid of his power, but because he didn't want him to find out he was looking for souls to devour. That would only cause trouble and he didn't feel like playing with him, until now. They silently made their way back to his own manor, where he couldn't keep the image of the small Demon he happened-upon out of his mind.
Sebastian paused in front of the door of the master bedroom, but not because he heard his Young Master awake. No, heard someone whispering. Just as he was about to barge into the room, he saw or thought he saw out of the corner of his eye, something dark dart across the hallway. He flashed his dark red orbs to the place where the unwanted guest had been before opening his Young Master's door and deciding to remain there, instead.
He gazed down at his Young Master, who was still sleeping and didn't appear to have been disturbed. He quickly glanced around the darkened room and lied in the bed next to his Young Master. He studied the sleeping Demon's face. It was really a beautiful face. He was one of the most captivating creatures he had ever laid eyes upon. That was really saying something since he had existed for many centuries. He stared at the young Demon, who seemed to be dreaming. Sebastian hoped he wasn't unwillingly possessing the cat, again. Although, it was very adorable, Ciel needed his rest. He silently hoped he was too exhausted to even carry that out. He sighed thickly and gingerly grasped his Young Master's pale hand in his. His fingers were long and slender and his black nails were perfectly groomed, much thanks to Sebastian. He furrowed his eyebrows, thoughtfully. He constantly found himself thinking about why he and his Young Master had continued to maintain the same façade. He didn't know why they bothered to keep it going. They were both Demons, now. They could both return to the Demonic realm. Yes, they were eternally connected, but they didn't have to remain together. He had become so used to taking care of Ciel that he actually enjoyed it, despite how difficult it could be. He actually enjoyed the younger Demon's company, now, and he even cared for him...and slightly hoped his Young Master felt the same way. He knew that Ciel had named him after his dog, which could be taken as an insult, but didn't Ciel care for his dog? Sebastian felt his lips curl into a smile at the thought of his Young Master caring for him, even if it was just a tiny shred.
They both lied on the bed, facing each other. Ciel slept; Sebastian lost in his thoughts. They stayed like this until dusk had passed and dawn settled in. Things were almost peaceful, for the first time in a long time.
Ciel: So, you introduced a new character who seems to have an obsession with me?
You want me to get raped, don't you?
Me: Of course not, that would be so unfortunate. ouo;
Ciel: Yes, it would. I demand to be removed from this idiotic fantasy of yours.
Me: It came to me in a dream, like Twilight did for Stephanie Meyer. c:
Ciel: This is going to turn out badly, then.
Me: And that's why it's on ff, silly boy! And it will remain here, where it will be forgotten about and no one will ever remember it.
Sebastian: -coughs- I'll remember it.
