Sebastian glared heatedly at the children as he carried the small child wrapped in his tailcoat, he hid his inwardly satisfaction when he saw the kids hide behind their mothers. Who would have ever thought, to dare a small child no younger than them to do something that could have killed her.
Ciel glanced over to the cowering and crying children and thought about scolding them himself, not only would it cause a scene, but they were NOT his children and he'd have to deal with a scolding himself later on if he did so.
The pair could see Agni and Soma already by the carriage, waiting nervously. But, the young earl silently thanked the young prince for coming to get him when the time called, the situation could have been worse than that.
Ciel felt his gut churn at the thought of something ever happening to Lily, and pushed it down. Now wasn't the time to think of things like this.
"M-Mama… F-Father… s-so cold…" Sebastian looked down to see dazed blue eyes looking back up at him, his brows furrowing as he felt her small body tremble violently against his and her lips slowly changing to one of a blue tint.
"We're right here Lillian, just try to stay awake. Can you do that for us?" The demon watched as she nodded her head, increased his body to keep the child warm.
Ciel was the first to step into the carriage, followed by Sebastian. The demon held Lily closer to his chest as he looked to his young master to see he was looking out the window, and smirked when he felt the worry practically radiating off of the teen.
Hearing the door close, Ciel grabbed his cane from the floor and tapped the roof. All four feeling the carriage take off, a silence so thick filled the space not even Grell's scythe could cut through it. This was going to be, by far a very long night.
"Yes, definitely a fever; I suggest she gets plenty of fluids and bed rest." Dr. Indigo pulled the thermometer from Lillian's mouth, looking at the mercury beginning to go back down. Green eyes looked up to see the young earl sitting in a chair, his face emotionless while his eyes told all, and beside the young earl. Standing tall, and ever silent; the boy's butler a smirk danced across her painted pink lips as she eyed the man.
"Mr. Michaelis, can I speak to you in the hall for a moment?" Ciel glanced up at the doctor before turning to the demon that was looking down at him; the young earl scoffed and waved him off.
"You don't need my permission for every little thing you know?" Ciel huffed, and looked to the sleeping child. He could hear both their footsteps beginning to make their way to the door before hearing the door open then close.
"Tch." Who did that woman think she was? Eyeing his butler like some piece of meat. Ciel snorted in amusement and rolled his eyes, as if Sebastian would want her in the first place…
"What in the bloody hell am I talking about? Why do I care what he does in his spare time?" Ciel huffed and stood from his chair, the midnight haired teen walked over to the bed and looked over to see Lillian's breathing coming out in short and shallow puffs and brought his hand up to touch the now damp towel.
Removing the towel from Lillian's head, Ciel dipped the towel into the cool water and rung it out as much to his ability as possible before placing it back on the child's forehead. Yet, unaware of Sebastian watching .time.
Sebastian watched the teen from the door and thought about saying something, but silently made his way over to the distracted teen.
"Honestly, I think you'd make an excellent parent young master." Ciel jumped and turned around quickly to see Sebastian standing behind him, and his pale cheeks changing just a few shades darker.
Ciel rolled his eyes and looked away, but, deep, deep, deep down he was a cauldron of emotions waiting to boil over. Taking Lillian under his wing, trying to figure out what was between him and Sebastian, and to top it off, they were still figuring out the investigation. There was so much going on, and before he knew it, the demon had him pinned against the bed, warm breath tickling his skin.
"Perhaps, the young master would like to ease his stress?" Ciel blushed and looked back up to meet mischievous ruby orbs staring down at him, he opened his mouth but nothing came out and he closed it again. He felt the demon's hand rest on his thigh, and stifled a quiet moan.
"Sebastian…" Ciel's breath hitched when he felt the large hand move further up and he narrowed his eyes at the demon.
"Yes, young master?"
"Get off." Ciel snapped, and used his hands to push the demon away. Sebastian got the message and removed himself from the teen, and helped the young teen up.
"We should depart soon." Ciel looked away from the demon, trying to calm his rapidly beating heart and over to the sleeping child. His heart lurching at the thought of leaving the small child behind, while they left for ever how many days. But, Agni and Soma were here to watch her while she got better.
Sebastian likewise followed the teen out of the room, but took one more glance to the sickly child before gently closing the door. It was a matter of time before everything was to be revealed.
Ciel sat on his bed and removed his jacket, tossing it to the side. Sebastian went over to the closet and pulled out a fresh clean night shirt, before walking over to bend down and removed the brown boots and set them aside. Ciel watched as Sebastian walked over to the other side of the bed, and began to undress himself for the night.
"At any rate, do you best at your entrance exam test tomorrow." Ciel felt the demon's gaze upon his backside and turned to see indeed Sebastian was eyeing him, the teen felt his cheeks heat up and he reached over to throw a pillow at Sebastian.
"Stop looking, pervert!" Ciel hissed and held out his hand for the night shirt, feeling the cool fabric in his fingers he snatched it from Sebastian and began to put it on.
"It's nothing new young master." Ciel turned and glared heatedly at the demon, his eyes unwavering as he watched the demon make his way over to pick his clothes up and roll back the cool crisp linen of the bed. Sliding into the cool bedding; Ciel let a sigh escape when his head hit the pillow.
The teen rolled over and buried himself in the covers, his reply muffled as he felt today's events beginning to wear him down.
"Watch it." He huffed and lazily removed his eye patch and rings, setting them onto the nightstand.
"My apologies, young master; well, as your butler, I'll give you all my heartfelt support." Sebastian smiled, and he heard his young master grunt in response. Looking at the small body against the large bed and mass amount of covers was too cute, and he walked over to the candle sticks and picked them up.
"Goodnight, Ciel." Sebastian leaned down to press a single tentative kiss to the smooth cheek when he heard the young earl's breathing finally even out. And moved away until a small hand grabbed his tie, he looked down to see a bright blue eye lazily popped open and smirked.
Leaning up, Ciel pressed his lips to Sebastian's and pulled away before flopping back down onto the pillow.
"If you're going to kiss me, don't half ass it." Ciel mumbled and closed his eyes once more, smirking in satisfaction at the demon's face.
Sebastian stood up when the hand let go of his tie and he couldn't help but smile.
"Yes, young master."