Whoo another quick update! I'm on a roll! Kudos to Aster Williams for remembering what a Twinkie is. XD
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Ciel stormed off in the direction that he hoped was home. In his hunt to find a safe place to hide he had totally neglected the thought of where he was actually going. Now it seemed though that he was hopelessly lost. Whatever should he do? Sebastian was going to be very cross to say the least. Ciel stopped to catch his breath under a nearby tree. Yes, Sebastian would be oh so very angry. Now he was feeling guilty. He hadn't been very fair the last couple days. What with all the yelling and screaming. He wouldn't be surprised if the man hated him.
No, Sebastian would never hate him. Sebastian loved Ciel and he knew that. It's just...things were so frustrating right now. He had to go to public school and on top of it that boy Alois wouldn't leave him alone. Was it so much to ask?
Ciel sighed, "Why do I get myself into these situations?" He curled in on himself trying to keep warm. He scratched his cheek as the Fall breeze tickled him, his hair blowing into his eyes. He was thinking; thinking of the path that he took to get here. If he could just make it back to the neighborhoods then he wouldn't have a problem.
"Ahem." Ciel's eyes widened with surprise as he looked up. There stood before him a tall and slender man. He wore glasses and his eyes were an odd shade of something Ciel could only place as a mix between green and yellow. His brown hair fell in waves around his face, framing his perfect complexion.
"Are you lost?"
"Y-yes." What was he doing? This man was a total stranger. His parents had always taught him about "stranger danger" and in their words this was "bad news bears."
"Can you help me get back to the neighborhood from here?"
"But of course." The man smiled an awkward smile; it didn't look natural. Stupid,he thought, But this may be my only chance to get out of here anytime soon.
The man lent a hand to Ciel which he warily took. He was surprised to find the mans hands to be so soft and warm. It was an odd sensation. He smiled up at him to show his appreciation. It was a fake smile, but it did the trick.
"So, what's your name?"
"Claude, and yours?"
"Ciel."
Ciel? Ciel Phantomhive? Hmm. Claude smiled to himself. So this was the boy that Alois had been talking about. He sure knew how to pick them. The child looked delectable. His soft blue hair framed a delicate face. His skin was pale, smooth, flawless. Then there was that one blue eye. It was a sapphire gem of the highest quality. He was truly something to behold. Such a frail kid shouldn't be left unattended. But who was he to complain in a situation that fell so easily into his favor?
"Um...Claude."
"Hm?" he looked at the boy next to him. He had an uncomfortable look about him.
"My hand."
"Oh, please excuse me. I was distracted." By that angelic face of yours. He said the last part in his head.
"No, it's fine." Such an ignorant child; completely oblivious.
Ciel stopped as they reached the border that broke off into the network of homes. He had made it back, safe and sound. What a lucky coincidence that this man should happen upon him.
"Thank you. I'll be fine from here."
"Are you sure?"
"Quite."
He didn't stay to hear the others farewell, instead walking off towards home as quickly as he could. He wanted to see Sebastian; to apologize for acting the way he did. He made his way through the maze of houses, counting the blocks until he stopped in front of his own. Well, I'm here now. Might as well just go in, he's gonna know I skipped but...
Ciel walked up the path to the front door. He noticed on his way there that what was supposed to be his breakfast was no longer there. Sebastian must have picked it up, another thing to add to the list of reasons why he should be sorry. He reached the door and placed his hand on the doorknob. Here goes nothing. Walking in everything looked like it normally did. The living room was picked up and dusted, the floors vacuumed and windows clean as usual. He walked into the kitchen and the first thing he noticed was his "breakfast" on the counter. He sighed gloomily and headed up the stairs and to his room. There he found that his room had been tidied as well. He threw his bag down onto the made bed and went down the hall to where Sebastian's room resided knocking on the door three times before calling the older males name.
"Sebastian?" There was no answer so he knocked again.
"Sebastian? Sebastian are you in there?" growing impatient he walked inside. It was the same as all the rest of the house. Then where was Sebastian? He growled under his breath, irritated that he couldn't find the man.
"No, I'm almost positive he didn't run away. No, I don't know of anywhere he would go." There!
"Yes, I will. Thank you Mr. Abberline."
"Sebastian?" Ciel's voice was small and hesitant.
"Ciel? Oh Ciel you're alright! Thank goodness!" Sebastian dropped the phone as he ran and grabbed Ciel by his arms looking the boy in the eyes.
"Where were you? The school called and said you weren't there and you had me so worried!" Ciel stared at the man in front of him. He was truly worried about him wasn't he? Never in the three years that he had known him had he seen him so distraught.
"Sebastian, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you."
"It's okay. You're here now and you're safe, that's all that matters."
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Yay Ciel is home safe and sound, and to think it was all thanks to Claude. Oh, but wait! Where is Alois? Review to find out!~
