Chapter 4
As Ciel sat in his study, he couldn't seem to focus on hos work nor could he stop sneezing. He thought to himself, "I need to finish this paperwork but...I..I can't fo-.'" his thought was interrupted by a sneeze. A few minutes later, a knock came from the door. "Come - he sneezed- in."
"Young Master?" Sebastian entered the study with the trolley. "Are you alright?" He asked as he poured Ciel tea in a small, porcelain tea cup.
"I'm fine Sebastian." He said as he gave a light cough.
"Really? Then," Sebastian said as he took off one white glove that revealed a hand with pitch-black nails, "do you mind if I check your forehead?" Ciel told him a bit irritatedly for him to go ahead. "Master, you have a fever. I think it would be in your best interest to go rest. Don't you think?"
"I have to finish my work Sebastian. Now let me finish."
"I'm sorry Master, I cannot let your illness worsen. You can finish your work tomorrow." Ciel quickly stood up.
"You can't tell me what to do!" Sebastian stayed calm as Ciel furiously yelled at him.
"I'm not telling you what to do my lord, I am simply looking out for what's best for you." As he said that, he picked Ciel up and headed towards the door. The boy struggled a bit but the demon kept a firm hold on him.
"Put me down now!"
"I cannot sir." Ciel gave up struggling after a few minutes, seeing it was hopeless to fight. Sebastian gave a small grin and headed upstairs to his master's bedroom. He opened the door with one hand while holding Ciel against his shoulder with the other. Sebastian set the boy down on his bed then went to get a set of nightclothes.
"I'm completely fine Sebastian."
"Must you lie to yourself Master?" Sebastian came back, knelt down by Ciel and started to undress him. "Your health, sir, is my top priority. Though you may say you're fine, I know for a fact you are ill. I find it your best interest to rest." He finished dressing Ciel in a long white night shirt,stood and tucked him into bed. "Now, please rest well sir. I will be back soon with your supper and tea." Ciel 'huffed' as Sebastian smiled at him. "Sleep well, Young Master." He bowed slightly with one white gloved hand over the left of his chest, then left the room, closing the door silently behind him.