Finny's eyes widened at the scene in front of him, many thoughts raced through his mind.
'Did the young master say...I love you to .' 'But, Sebastian's old enough to be the young master's father!' He thought still rooted to the spot. Ciel released Sebastian.
"What are you doing in here Finny?" The blonde remained silent.
"I asked you a question, I expect an answer." Ciel demanded.
"I was just- I had-Mey-Rin asked me to-"
"You're not coming through clearly."
"I'm sorry I just didn't-"
"Please have a seat." Sebastian smiled pleasantly, gesturing to the chair behind him. Finny obeyed nervously.
"Judging by your behavior, I would assume that you have stumbled upon our little secret."
"N-not purposely, I won't tell anyone, I saw the smile on the young master's face when you held him, I won't judge what goes on between you two. You've given me so much-"
"Finny.."
"A home, a family-"
"Finny"
"As long as the Young Master is okay, and happy, I have nothing to say about it. Just please Mr. Sebastian don't hurt him, I think he's-"
"Finny!" Sebastian said forcefully. The boy fell silent.
"I assure you, it isn't what you believe it to be. I am not romantically involved with the Young Master." Sebastian said softly.
"But then what-"
"I'm afraid we cannot offer you details. Please try to understand." Finny nodded.
"Furthermore, I must ask that you keep this to yourself. It is vitally important."
"You can depend on me. It won't leave this room. I care too much about our Master to ever betray him.
"I truly believe that." Sebastian placed a hand on the gardener's shoulder.
'If only he knew,' Ciel thought to himself. 'He wouldn't much care for me then.'
"Now then, you said something about Mey-Rin?"
"Yes, she asked me to come and get you to help her, she didn't say why, but I said I'd come."
"Very well, I shall see to it immediately, thank you, in the meantime, please return to the garden." Finny stood up from the chair and and followed Sebastian out of the room, leaving the young Earl to look through the remaining gifts alone.
It would be several hours before Finny would speak to anyone.
Sebastian placed the meal in front of his son silently and watched the boy stare blankly at the table cloth.
"Ciel, are you alright?"
"Fine. Why would I not be, we had a better day today, company reports are great.."
"Then why do you seem so unhappy?"
"No reason It's nothing."
"Well, if you have no reason to be unhappy and yet here you are in front of me, clearly not happy, that does create a bit of a problem does it not?" Sebastian lowered himself into the chair next to the Earl.
"Finny didn't seem like he really believed what you said. I do trust him, but what if everyone else finds out, they can just as easily see it the same way. Will you have to... Do something about it?"
"Ciel, if it bothers you, I promise you that unless They physically attempt to harm me, I shall not handle the situation violently."
"Would that mean you would have to leave me, if anyone knew?"
"No. Ciel, listen to me. There isn't anything that anyone could ever do that will make me leave it be a hundred men or a million. I will handle matters as they come. In the meantime, you still need to carry on as normal, you are doing very well. Tomorrow, we can get that photo book and you can practice." The meal passed quietly. Afterward, Sebastian prepared Ciel for bed and tucked him in.
"Good night my son, I wish you the most pleasant of dreams. I love you very much."
"Goodnight Sebastian." Ciel reached up and pulled the demon into a hug.
Sebastian released the boyand watched as he drifted into sleep, before blowing out the candles and softly pulled the door closed behind him.
"Alright Love, you can do it." Sebastian encouraged as the two stood facing each other, in his hands, Ciel held his set of silverware.
"Are you sure about this game Sebastian?"
"Trust me. No one comes out here, I saw to that long ago."
"Alright." Ciel sighed closing his eyes.
"Let it out, do not fear it, we will soon know the extent of your demonic side. You can remain in control."
"And if you're wrong, what then?"
"I won't allow you to leave here in that state, if you cannot control it, I will."
Ciel nodded but could feel himself beginning to feel the dread gripping his heart as he allowed it to take over. The boy opened his eyes, grinning as his eyes began to glow red. Sebastian too allowed his eyes to shine.
"Now my son, let us play."