Everything belongs to its rightful owners. If any of you have any ideas for what our trio should do while they're in the 21st century, feel free to make a suggestion. There will be two more future chapters and then our friends will be sent back to Victorian times.
They both decided to watch the movie. Now that the witch thought about it, Undertaker would have probably adored the movie even more, but it was sure to entertain her boys. Perhaps she would write the movie out in story book form and give it to the Undertaker as a present. Sebastian and Ciel were both impressed by the animation and Ciel even laughed a few times, particularly when Victor was wielding a dwarf and when Lord Everglot said 'there's an eye in me soup.' Sebastian only smirked a few times but when the priest was trying to ward off the dead only for them to reply 'keep it down, we're in a church' he actually laughed. Nyra had suspected that Sebastian would find that scene particularly amusing. Perhaps he had experienced something similar.
Towards the end of the movie Nyra proposed the idea of having a 'movie night.' Nothing but movies for the rest of the night and they could all take turns picking. Sebastian and Ciel agreed to that and Ciel picked out Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. Nyra smiled, it was a very good movie and one of the best in her opinion.
But by the time they were done with The Corpse Bride it was getting close to dinner and Nyra suggested an early meal so that they could go through the movies uninterrupted. Sebastian wasn't the biggest fan of the idea of messing with the young master's eating schedule on top of everything else but Ciel and Nyra pointed out that they were practically on vacation so everything was supposed to be about doing whatever they want. Sebastian sighed but did as he was expected to do.
The kitchen in the suite was fully stocked as Nyra and her fellow witches never expected the students to cook for them. Neither one of the three of them were five star chefs but they could cook without burning the kitchen down and that was really all the skill they needed. Sebastian made a sufficient meal with what he had for the young lord and governess which was perfect as always. After that, Nyra sent them off to get into pajamas. When questioned she told them to 'just do it.' Opal would have finished with their clothes anyway.
Sebastian went off to help the young earl change and Nyra ran to her room to get into pajamas herself. She changed in record time, removing her bra, throwing on sweatpants, a sweatshirt and grabbing a couple of fuzzy blankets. As she was tying her hair into a messy bun she noticed that Opal had left clothes and pajamas for Sebastian. Once she was finished, she grabbed the pajamas and sprinted to the suite. Nyra flung open the door, causing Ciel to scream, cover himself and blush furiously but Nyra didn't pay the young boy any attention.
"SEBASTIAN! PAJAMAS!" Nyra said before throwing the clothes at the demon who was so stunned he didn't even react when they hit him in the face. Nyra quickly shut the door behind her and set about making other preparations.
She used magic to arrange the couch into a comfy nest of blankets and pillows while she grabbed a few microwavable popcorn bags and tossed them into the microwave. She then pulled out a few things of Coke and Sprite. She wasn't sure which Ciel would like but wanted him to try at least both. Sebastian was welcome to try some as well but since his tastes laid elsewhere she wouldn't be surprised if he passed.
When Nyra saw her boys get back in she laughed. Their pajamas were fine but what was written on them was hilarious. Ciel's shirt had the words 'Never underestimate the restorative powers of tea, a cookie and a timely slap in the face' printed on it. Sebastian had the words 'The awkward moment when you're about to hug someone sexy as hell but then you hit a mirror' on it. Nyra unzipped her sweatshirt and revealed a t-shirt that said 'Go to Heaven for the climate and Hell for the company.'
The microwave dinged and Nyra snapped her fingers with a flourish, summoning the popcorn bags. She also brought a few bowls out from the cupboard, very big bowls. The popcorn poured itself into the bowls and they then flew onto the coffee table while the bags went into the garbage.
Sebastian and Ciel soon found themselves sitting on the couch, wrapped up in a cocoon of blankets with Nyra in the middle, the lights were out, the witch and lord both had a bowl of popcorn and soda can with them. Nyra snuggled deeper into the blankets with a bright smile while the two victorians looked at her with slight concern. She was acting a lot like Lizzie and it frightened them a little bit. Nyra started the movie with a large smile on her face. There were quite a few funny lines, one that Ciel appreciated was,
"You need to find yourself a girl mate. Or perhaps the reason you practice three hours a day is that you already found one, and are otherwise incapable of wooing said strumpet. You're not a eunuch are you?"
He chuckled at that phrase. "I should remember that for Edward." The young lord said, remembering Lizzie's crazy overprotective older brother. Nyra and Sebastian chuckled.
Ciel greatly enjoyed the movie. He found Jack Sparrow- no CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow- to be both amusing and quite clever. He also nodded grimly when Elizabeth said "You like pain? Try wearing a corset!" Ciel also enjoyed the popcorn and soda which gave him a small sugar rush and then prompted him to pass out by the time the credits were rolling. Nyra didn't even realize that Ciel was getting tired, he must have been having a silent sugar rush that had since faded, leaving a passed out earl leaning on her shoulder. She chuckled.
"I'll put him to bed while you pick out the last movie." Nyra said before picking Ciel up.
When Ciel had a sugar rush he didn't bounce off the walls like other children did, unless provoked. He usually just sat their, silently bursting at the seams with energy before he crashed and passed out at his desk. There had been many a time when Nyra found Ciel before Sebastian did and she would sometimes gently wake him but she would sometimes sit him down on the couch in his office and sit with him or lay his head in her lap. She suspected it was her maternal instincts coming out after so long. When someone got as old as she was everyone would seem young to them, even the oldest senior citizen.
Nyra tucked the small earl into bed, pressing a kiss onto his forehead. After closing the door she returned to see Sebastian looking through the horror movies, specifically the paranormal ones. He had pulled out Paranormal Activity, Insidious, Mama, The Shining and the Exorcist. The demon was probably curious about how his kind were portrayed in the media. He had another DVD in his hand.
"Why is this in the horror section?" Sebastian asked, showing Nyra the title, Rosemary's Baby.
"It's a story about a woman who unknowing has the devil's baby." The witch said. She then smirked. "We can watch that one if you want."
Nyra laid down on the couch and put her feet in Sebastian's lap, smirking mischievously as she turned to watch the movie. She giggled and kicked when he started tickling her toes. To keep her from hitting him Sebastian grabbed her ankles and pinned them down. Nyra smiled.
"You're being more playful than usual." Nyra said.
"Seeing as how we are on vacation I believe a butler is allowed to unwind a little, always retaining manners and propriety of course." Sebastian said.
"I don't think there is anything proper about what we're doing." Nyra said.
"In the nineteenth century yes, but based on what I've seen of the twenty first century there is nothing odd about this." Sebastian said. "Besides, you seem to enjoy our little games, they make you happy."
"So you're doing this to make me happy?" The witch asked, raising a brow and feeling genuinely touched.
"You are much more tolerable and pleasant to be around when you are happy." Sebastian said with a grin. "You are much more of a...witch when you are angry."
Nyra looked at him with amusement and mild indignation. She sat up and smacked him on the shoulder. "Than why do you try your best to make me angry?"
"Not angry." Sebastian said. "Irritate, rile and pester yes as that is one of my greatest sources of entertainment." He smirked. "Though I will admit it is entertaining to see you angry at others."
"Throwing people under the bus to watch the entertaining display of my wrath?" Nyra asked. "You really are a demon, bird brain."
"So kind of you to notice." Sebastian said, rolling his eyes.
Later on, Sebastian was laying down next to Nyra, watching the movie intently and laughing occasionally at the many inaccuracies in the film. The witch lay on her side in front of him on the couch, had wrapped both of them up in a fluffy blanket cocoon and every now and then would munch on some popcorn. Towards the end of the movie Sebastian asked,
"How have you been able to resist me for so long?"
"Talent." Nyra chuckled. "Don't think too highly of yourself, feather brain."
"I'm not joking." Sebastian said.
"I've answered you before. Sex can ruin friendships. Two friends who have sex for purely physical reasons end up with one of them developing feelings and it ends with either them living happily ever after or they end up hating each other. You say you don't feel love so a relationship like that between us can only end in heartache." Nyra said. 'At least for those of us with a heart.'
"Yes, that's the same argument you've used many times before, however I would assume that due to your age you are mature enough to handle a, as you put it, 'friends with benefits' relationship and would handle future emotions equally maturely. However, you refuse to even chance yourself such a deal between us even though there is a possibility of no feelings developing, unless..."
Nyra was trapped and they both knew it. She realized that she was pined to him due to the blankets and she knew the demon wouldn't let her go without an answer. He was stronger than her but if she really wanted to get away she could set him on fire and take off, but she wasn't that skittish. They had danced around each other for a long time, maybe it was time to admit it.
"You already know the answer." Nyra said, keeping her eyes stubbornly glued to the screen as Rosemary caught a glimpse of her baby for the first time. Sebastian put a hand on her chin and turned her face to look at him. His eyes were glowing and he was smirking.
"I'm afraid I don't know, won't you tell me?" Sebastian asked.
'Damn demon and his ego.' Nyra thought to herself. She sighed. "I care for you a lot more than I should." At the demon's even wider smirk she glared at him, a crack appearing on her face. "At times like this I hate myself for being an idiot."
"I don't blame you for falling, you aren't the first and you certainly won't be the last." Sebastian said.
Nyra growled at him a little. "Don't think yourself flawless. I have more self control than you think."
"Oh, I know that." Sebastian said. "The amount of times you've made me think I'd gained more affection from you I get callously rejected."
"Now you know how other women feel with you." Nyra said, feeling a little smug that she had gotten under Sebastian's skin.
"Well I don't care about them." Sebastian said simply.
"Exactly my point." Nyra said before sitting up and sending all of the leftover popcorn and empty sofa cans away with a wave of her hand.
"Would it improved my chances if I said 'I love you'?" Sebastian asked.
Nyra grit her teeth a little and another crack appeared on her face. "No it wouldn't." She said firmly.
"But wouldn't that please you?" Sebastian asked, confused.
"No, because it would be a lie." Nyra said, standing up. "Being with someone who doesn't genuinely care for you and lies to you just to make you happy is worse than being in a relationship with someone who occasionally makes you angry but who also truly cares for you." Nyra said. She sighed.
"I'm going to sleep." The witch said before walking into her room. She got ready for bed and got snuggled up. As she closed her eyes she waited to see if Sebastian was going to join her. If she was awake if and when he did, she wouldn't kick him out. She didn't want him to see that it effected her.