For a hundred and twenty two years, one hundred and twenty-frickin'-two years they were made to wait.
Until one December. . .
The clock chimed.
Happy birthday to me.
Ciel watched the clock on his wall as the early seconds of his birthday ticked by.
Not that he ever celebrated it anymore. He had only turned eighteen for the hundredth and something time. It wasn't something that mattered to him anymore.
The Clock chimed one minute passed midnight.
Sebastian sat up. It was the young master's birthday.
A tingle ran through the demon and a grin appeared on his face.
It was time.
Ciel studied the ceiling in the small flat he lived in.
The cracks in the ceiling, the chipping of the paint.
A sudden knock came at the young demon's door, startling him.
Sighing, he got off the bed and went out into the hall to open the door. "I swear, Joe, next time you call on me at this time in the morning . . . I. . ." Ciel stopped, his visible eye widened and he took a step back when he saw just who was at the door.
Standing there, red eyes glowing, tall with his raven black hair falling around his perfect face, was none other than Sebastian Michaelis.
He looked odd wearing black jeans, a plain top with a black hoodie and plain trainers, but he still looked just as mouth-watering as he always had.
He stepped into the flat and Ciel took a few more steps backwards until Sebastian was inside and the door was closed. "Hello, my Lord." he said. "you've grown."
Too shocked to do much more than stare, Ciel said not a word.
"You may no remember me but I remember you." Sebastian said softly, pain written clear on his face. Ciel remembered how tender hearted the man before him was. "I lie awake at night and try so hard not to think of you. But who can control what they dream." Sebastian gave the young one a weak smile. "And dream I do."
Ciel appeared to regain control over his body at that moment. He reached out and caressed Sebastian's cheek and gasped softly but did not remove his hand. He moved closer. "You're here." Ciel whispered, tears spilling over the corners of his eyes. "You're really here."
"Hush. I'm not going anywhere." Sebastian said pulling the young one into a firm embrace. "I never could bear to see you cry." Ciel held on to Sebastian, terrified that he would disappear. Sensing this Sebastian pulled away. "Oh, my love. What can I do to convince you that I'm here to stay, that I'll never leave your side again?"
"G. . .Give me something I can believe," the young Lord breathed knowing the elder could hear. "Just, please, don't tear it down. What's left of me."
That's when Sebastian pressed his lips to the young man's, trying to put over a century worth of kisses and apologies into that one kiss.
It seemed that this wasn't quite enough for Ciel. The young one pushed the elder up against on of the bedroom doors and resumed kissing him until the door opened and they tumbled in. They lay there for a moment, Ciel on top, until they recovered seconds later.
Ciel got up and sat down on the bed, his head in his hands.
Sebastian stood too. He stared down at Ciel, the once-boy he had known over a century ago. The one he loved more than life itself. "Are you a stranger now?" Sebastian asked.
Ciel looked up. "I'm not a stranger." he said on his feet. "No, I am yours." he promised.
It was all Sebastian needed to hear.
He was on top of and kissing the young master within a matter of moments. Clothes were being ripped under pale hands.
Mouths were being clamed by unskilled and skilled tongues. Bodies pressed against one another with such a familiarity, it was like they had never been apart.
Can you still see the heart of me?
Fingers explored new scars, tears escaped uncovered and covered eyes, the eye patch was removed an was lost among the abandoned bed sheets on the floor.
All my agony fades away. . .
Names were whispered, promises were made and an oath to never be apart ever again was sworn.
When you hold me in your embrace.
Hearts pounded, sweat dripped and love was made as Sebastian thrust into his young lover again and again.
Give me something I can believe.
They came, two bodies moving as one. Two souls shining as one. Two hearts beating as one.
Ciel was held in a tight embrace, still crying. His pain was fading and happiness was taking its place but the change from extreme depression to blissful happiness was confusing. Especially for a demon that hadn't entered his third century yet.
Sebastian didn't mind the tears that were puddling on his chest. They were proof Ciel was really here, really in his arms.
They were silent for several until Sebastian rediscovered courage and began to speak. "You've mastered your abilities then, my Lord?" it was more of a statement than a question but Ciel nodded anyway. "What does that mean for you?"
"I make up the rules." Ciel said softly. "They have no choice but to obey me. Ironic, really. I have no desire to order them to do anything, really, and yet here I am. I was content with just having you beside me for all time and now I have them too."
"Sometimes, the best people to rule are the people that don't want to." Sebastian said wisely.
Silence.
Then, "Sebastian?"
"Hmm?"
"Please, don't ever leave me alone again."
Sebastian began to stroke the young one's cheek. "I swear. No matter what it takes, I will remain by your side forever." he said.
"Forever is an awfully long time."
"Thank God I'll be spending it with you."
Inspired by 'All I Need' by Within Temptation
