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Behind the closed doors of her study, Alois kissed Ciel until she was dizzy.
Claude convinced Sebastian to give Ciel a few moments of privacy, unless the Phantomhive butler wanted to truly end their arrangement……..
As twilight fell, Alois was overjoyed when Ciel so graciously invited him to stay for dinner, her cheeks still flushed from the kisses they had shared.
Being allowed to have dinner with Ciel was lovely, but Alois was even more fortunate when a violent thunderstorm broke out across the sky, flooding the roads with downpours of heavy rain.
With the path back to Alois's manor becoming so treacherous, it was only polite of Ciel to give Earl Trancy lodging for the night.
Grumbling to himself as he worked, Sebastian grudgingly prepared rooms for Alois and Claude.
Sebastian scowled to himself while he put clean sheets on the beds.
What a disaster………….
Alois and Ciel bid each other goodnight and then Sebastian escorted Ciel to her room so that he could prepare her for bed, while Claude did the same with Alois.
Sebastian only left Ciel's side once she was fast asleep but as soon as he stepped out of her room, instead of going to tend to his usual nighttime duties, he stealthily locked her door and swiftly moved to conceal himself in the shadowy hallway.
Sebastian was certain that Alois would come, like a mouse searching for a crumb of cheese to steal, seeking a way to slither into Ciel's bed and claim her heart in the most intimate of ways….
While Sebastian waited silently to ensnare the blonde, a sly grin spread over his lips.
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Sebastian was correct in his assumption.
Alois let half an hour pass to give Sebastian, Claude, and the other servants enough time to retire for the evening, before he slipped out of his room and tiptoed down the long, winding corridors of Phantomhive manor.
The blonde moved quickly as he crept his way towards Ciel.
Like Sebastian, Alois also wore a smug smirk on his face.
If Ciel was too bound to her honor and her butler and whatever other reason she had mentioned to not accept his marriage proposal, then Alois was determined that he would just have to break the petite bluenette until she said "yes".
Now, whether Ciel had reconsidered his offer, or, whether Alois would have to display his love in a vibrant fashion until Ciel's fingers knotted in the bedsheets and her cheeks turned red from exhilaration, Alois didn't know…….
…...Alois just knew that before he left the Phantomhive estate, Ciel would become his fiancé.
When Alois reached the door to Ciel's room, his lips parted in a bright grin as he turned the doorknob.
Click.
Alois's grin faded while a look came over his face as if someone had just punched him.
Alois turned the knob again.
Click.
Growing frantic and frustrated, Alois narrowed his blue eyes as he gripped the doorknob in his hand and violently attempted to wrench it open.
Click! Click! Click! Click!
"That works much better when you use a key~." Sebastian's low, velvet voice curled into the hallway, swelling with the hint of a laugh.
Alois scowled over in the direction of Sebastian's voice as he spoke, "I don't suppose I could borrow one from you, could I, Sebastian?"
Sebastian stepped out of the dark corner of the hallway and frowned down at Alois, "I'm well aware that you've come to seduce my master, Earl Trancy."
"No." Alois corrected Sebastian with a sniff. "I've come to educate your master on the massive mistake she's making by refusing my proposal. What business is it of yours anyway? You're just a butler, Sebastian. You need to learn to mind your place!"
Sebastian clenched his jaw.
Just a butler…….
If Sebastian had things his way, he would be so much more to Ciel than just a butler.
"I was willing to play your game, Earl Trancy, but as you heard this afternoon, it seems that my master is not interested in your pursuits after all." Sebastian said, crossing his arms forebodingly. "I doubt any 'education' you could give would change her mind. I'm afraid she can be quite stubborn." Sebastian chuckled.
"Ciel only refused me because she's apprehensive about what you'll think and say!" Alois huffed, narrowing his eyes at Sebastian. "Now, because of you, I have no choice but to lure my dear Ciel into my web just like a spider would a fly."
My dear Ciel……
Those words falling from Alois's lips nearly made Sebastian sick….
Sebastian sneered at Alois for a moment but Alois didn't seem bothered, instead, he just gave a dramatic sigh, "I'll ask nicely once, just once. Sebastian, may I have the key?"
"So you can go in and deflower my master? Absolutely not." Sebastian vehemently refused.
"Fine." Alois shrugged. "I'll wait right here for Ciel to wake and when she does, after you go in and get her all cleaned up for me, I'll see to it that she has the happiest morning of her life~." Alois finished with a suggestive smirk.
The grimace that clouded Sebastian's face as he imagined that scenario was terrifyingly menacing.
For just a moment, Sebastian contemplated breaking his refined composure.
For just a moment, Sebastian wondered if he should just lunge and get rid of Alois Trancy right then and there.
But Sebastian was not a man to act without consideration……..
Mentally, Sebastian went over the repercussions he would encounter, from Ciel's outrage and distrust to Claude's retaliation………
Claude was no matter, but Ciel….
Sebastian did not want Ciel to loathe him.
Though it took great effort, Sebastian calmed himself.
"And if I were to give my master my permission for her to acquiesce to your proposal? Then what, Earl Trancy?" Sebastian asked Alois.
Alois's smirk remained on his face while he answered, "Well, Sebastian, if you're going to start following my rules, then I'll let Ciel sleep peacefully, since I know that my day is coming soon." Alois finished with a sugary sweet smile.
"Very well." Sebastian nodded at Alois. "Go back to bed, Earl Trancy, and I'll discuss the matter with my master in the morning."
Alois wasn't certain that Sebastian would really talk to Ciel in his favor, but he decided to take a chance and find out.
Things would be so much easier if Sebastian endorsed Alois's union to Ciel…...
Before Alois turned to go, he spoke, "I do hope your discussion is fruitful, Sebastian. I've seen the way you look at Ciel. As disgusting as it is for one of your class to think in such ways, I really do want to be merciful."
Sebastian scowled while Alois grinned, "Please help me make this as easy as possible for you, alright?"
While Alois turned and walked back down the hallway towards his room for the night, Sebastian grit his teeth and clenched his hands into fists at his sides, resisting the urge to chase after Alois and eliminate the problem that the blonde's existence presented.
Ciel………
Ciel……….
This was all ultimately to protect Ciel, though it seemed so backwards…….
Sebastian was resolute.
Still, Sebastian stood outside of Ciel's door that night, daring Alois to break their little agreement and incite his anger further.
Claude and Alois wanted Ciel to become Lady Trancy, fine.
Allowing Ciel to do so would ensure that Sebastian could rid himself of Alois Trancy and all the complications that he imposed on Sebastian's relationship with Ciel……..
Fine.
Who did Claude and Alois think would be helping Ciel get ready for her wedding day?
Sebastian smirked.
Who did Claude and Alois think would help Ciel prepare for her wedding night?
Sebastian's smirk widened.
Sebastian would use all of the chivalry and suaveness in his body, oh yes……
And once Sebastian was finished, Alois Trancy and all of his ridiculous frivolities of love would be the farthest thing from Ciel's mind.
