The duo wasn't in too much trouble for failing to exterminate Scarlet Order. They were successful in taking back the stolen DNA samples, as well eliminating a substantial amount of their forces. Moreover, they did give an estimate of where the Order was heading, so their job was done, and aver a light scolding, they were allowed to go home.
Alois woke up the next morning in the arms of his beau, resting his head on the man's chest as he listened to Ciel's heartbeat and soft breathing. Icy blue eyes groggily fluttered open before setting sights on his left hand, which was placed on the bluenette's chest as well, and a bright smile graced his face as his vision focused on his ring finger. An engagement ring. The blonde's heart fluttered at the sight of the custom ring, recalling the event that led up to it being placed on his finger.
The night before, Ciel explained everything that he was doing in secret behind Alois' back. The Watchdog had asked for the permission and blessing of the Round Table, researched what all he needed to know about choosing a ring, made several visits to several jewelers, and even enlisted the help of the butler in order to get the blonde's ring size. All of that was merely the easy part.
In the second phase, Ciel tried to come up with a way to actually pop the question, asking the opinions of married colleagues—including Elizabeth, his former fiancée! According to Ciel, the woman was overjoyed at the possibility of the duo marrying. Sebastian offered advice as well, but his lessons on how to be "suave" simply didn't take. Finally, Ciel resorted to the internet, but it offered no practical help. None of it mattered, however, as when the time finally came, poor Ciel almost floundered. Alois, however, found it endearing, and wished to cherish the memory always.
Now, he shifted, placing his hands under his chin as he looked up at his beau from his place on the man's chest. Ciel stirred with the movement, instinctively squeezing the menace a little tighter. The gesture made the blonde giggle to himself, while he tried to keep it quiet so his beau could sleep. It didn't matter, however, as the bluenette woke up when Alois could no longer deny his compulsion to kiss his chin and cheek. He continued to kiss the Watchdog's face even after the man clenched his eyes tightly shut, taking a deep breath through his nose as he woke up. Then he relaxed and let out a hum before kissing the blonde back.
"Good morning." He greeted groggily, finally opening his eyes. "I see someone's already having a good day."
"How can I not?" giggled Alois, pulling away to look at the other man. "I'm still excited! And it probably won't be wearing off anytime soon."
"Good. I like seeing you excited." Ciel replied. "You're adorable."
"So are you. I can tell you're happy, too!"
"It would be impossible for me to not be." The bluenette said. "Should we get started?"
"Started on what?" questioned the menace.
"On the preparations for our wedding." Ciel answered with a slight pink tint in his cheeks. "There's a lot to do."
Ciel's face was pale in comparison to the blonde's. The man's face was completely red. It was almost hot enough to burn the bluentte's skin as he hid his face against his chest.
"Uuuugh… I feel like I'm going to cry again…"
"Happy tears only, please." The bluenette insisted. "Just make sure that you're calmed down enough to tell Luka and the others the news, later."
"Luka!" Alois said aloud, immediately raising his head. "I completely forgot about that!"
"Well, if we make it downstairs in time for breakfast, you can tell him then, if you're alright with it."
"I'm more than 'alright' with it." Alois said, leaning down again in order to peck his beau on the lips. "It's a shame we can't hang out here just a bit longer. I'd celebrate with you a bit more."
"We have all of the time in the world for celebrating." Ciel informed, shifting so that the blonde fell off of him with a small "oof" and onto his own side of the bed as the Watchdog sat up. The bluenette leaned back down to kiss his love before sitting up again. Swinging his legs over the side of the bed and getting up, he stretched for a moment before heading toward the dressing room in order to set out some clothes before his shower. "We should really get up."
"Hmmm… I think I'll stay here for a moment and check out my fiancé's cute butt." The menace replied, grinning as he put emphasis on his beau's new title. "You know, I think it might have actually gotten cuter?"
"Likewise." His lover replied, looking over his shoulder before disappearing into the dressing room. "I'll be out in a bit, and then the shower's all yours."
"Hurry back~!" Alois playfully chimed, raising his eyebrows when the Watchdog peeked his head through the doorway one last time.
"Yes, dear." The man said before vanishing again. He didn't even get to properly enjoy the face that the menace was making.
It didn't really matter, as Alois quickly covered it with his hands in order to conceal his flush, and rolled over so that his pillow could take their place. That wasn't fair. That wasn't fair at all! Alois was now left alone with his rapidly beating heart and the butterflies that were throwing a fit inside of him as he let the entire situation marinate his mind. Never did the menace think that this was possible, and never did he ever suspect that he could ever be this happy for being wrong. He had always thought that his love was content with dating, but now, that proved to be false as he invited the menace to become a part of his family of nobles. Never did Jim Macken ever believe that he would get here.
But he did, and now he could barely contain himself. Even the bluenette was more excitable, Alois could tell, especially with his insistence that they should get started right away. This was only the mere beginning of things.
He was eventually forced from his place in the bed by a freshly showered and fully dressed Ciel, and was bribed with a "good morning" kiss so that he would get the same way himself. Unfortunately, they missed breakfast, as the menace spent far too long in the shower staring into space. That wasn't on the agenda for the day, however. Right now, Alois needed to find Luka.
Naturally, Luka was in the entertainment room watching cartoons. The lad seemed very invested in what was happening on screen until a commercial came on. Alois used this as an opportunity to sit down next to him on the couch, immediately capturing the younger demon's attention.
"Mornin', Luka." Greeted the blonde, causing Luka to smile. "How're you?"
"Good." His brother replied. "You weren't at breakfast today."
"I got a late start, today. Ciel almost had to drag me out of bed. He did that really annoying thing where he grabs the blanket and then pulls it off really fast."
"I hate that."
"It made me not want to get up even more, so here I am, all late and stuff." Alois explained. "I couldn't let him win. I hope you understand."
The younger demon laughed, swinging his legs back and forth over the side of the couch. "You and Ciel are silly."
"That's because he's fun to be around!" the menace replied. For a moment, however, he paused, remembering his agenda. "Hey, Luka?"
"Yeah?"
"What do you think about Ciel?" he asked. Luka paused for a while, trying to think of a way to explain his own thoughts about the bluenette. After a few moments, he looked as though he had come up with something and nodded.
"He's weird." Luka said. "Nice, though. I like him."
"Well, how would you feel if he became your big brother, too?"
"Isn't he already?"
"No, I mean like, officially."
"I guess that would be neat." The boy answered. "He's already kind of like a big brother, though. Why?"
"Well, because he's about to become your brother-in-law." Explained Alois, holding up his hand. "In other words, Ciel and I are going to get married."
There was a moment where Luka looked confused, his mouth open slightly and his brow furrowed, but then as what the man was telling him registered, his face lit up, and a grin appeared on his face. "REALLY?!" he asked, leaning forward and grabbing Alois' hand so that he could see the ring. "FOR REAL?!"
"Yup." Smiled the menace. "Ciel and I are going to get married, and he's going to be your brother-in-law. I hope you're not too upset."
"That's great!" Luka excitedly said. "I always knew you would! Oh! Oh! Can I tell Sebastian and Revy!?"
"Sure. Knock yourself out." Laughed Alois, glad to see that he wasn't the only one excited about this, despite the fact that the butler already knew. He grinned after the boy as Luka leapt over the back of the couch and took off.
"Sebastian!" He called as he fled down the hall. "SEBAAAAASSSTIAAAAANNN!"
"Don't run!" the blonde called after him, shaking his head as he continued to hear the brunet's footsteps thumping against the floor. Once he was gone, the menace turned, holding up his hand again so that he could look at his ring.
"This was a good week…"
