Ciel could feel himself trembling as he stood next to Alois with the triplets surrounding them from behind. He slipped his hand into Alois' and laced their fingers together firmly, feeling Alois squeeze back in acknowledgement. He sucked in a deep breath and swallowed thickly. Alois gave him a small tug as he began to walk through the crowd with Ciel keeping close to his side. The stares of the other students watching them pricked at his skin uneasily but Alois' confidence was radiating.

He puffed out his chest proudly just as the other was, and marched through the halls with him. Together, they would show their newfound love for one another, and how strong it was currently and just how much stronger it was going to get.