"Young master, why do you have such unsatisfactory grades on this terms report?" Sebastian asked sounding more stern and serious than usual. Ciel gave him a brief glance, then returned back to his book.
"Just sign it." The tiny-framed blue haired boy sighed loudly annoyed. It had only been a few short months since Ciel returned to his manor with Sebastian.
"You are failing everything, I should tutor you from now on. An hour a day right after school lets out." Sebastian analyzed Ciel's grades, shocked on how he could be failing such easy classes, that he knew he was already passed.
"No! I told you already, school isn't important to me!" Ciel raised his voice, but still hadn't directed his attention from his book. Ahh, Sebastian remembered that sending Ciel to school was a hassle at first.
"Nevertheless, young master, you are showing you need improvement, so I will help you. School is very important for young boy's like you." Sebastian was hard pressed on tutoring.
"Stop, lecturing me." Ciel finally got up and stormed out of the living room towards his room, a moment later slamming the door. Sebastian was having a hard time dealing with the child's attitude and rebellion against anything school related.
The next morning was quiet as usual. Sebastian forced Ciel awake, dressed, and ready for school.
"Young master, I signed the report card like you requested. Remember after classes today I will tutor you." Sebastian handed the boy the paper, who snatched it, showing his annoyance.
"No, I'm not asking for your help. I don't want to!" Ciel yelled. The butler stood there unsure as to what to say, though he could feel himself becoming annoyed with the child's lack of obedience. The boy was stubborn. Before he knew it, the carriage arrived, and Sebastian sent Ciel on his way.
On the way back to his manor, Ciel stared out of the window wondering if Sebastian was going to annoy him with more persistence. School is stupid! I already know enough. Ciel thought. Finally, after what felt like forever the carriage pulled up to the manor and Sebastian stood there opening the door. After walking in, Sebastian took Ciel's coat and hat as well as helped him with his boots. Ciel immediately turned to walk into his room, to avoid Sebastian, but he was cut off.
"Young master remember I'm tutoring you." Sebastian reminded.
"I said no already. Quit pestering me about it." Ciel tried to go around his butler but he wouldn't let him through. "Stop blocking me!"
"Young master, this is very important. Education is not something to ignore." Sebastian tried to persuade his young master. "We'll be quick, I can be a good tutor."
"Ugh!" Ciel stomped his feet and crossed his arms just like a toddler throwing a fit, while looking towards the floor. "Fine, let's get this over with. But only for today!" Both Ciel and Sebastian walked towards the study together and sat down. After thirty minutes Sebastian became irritated.
"Young master pay attention. Are you even trying?" Sebastian kept his voice even, though he wanted to secretly strangle the child. Ciel didn't answer. After a moment Sebastian sighed then dismissed the boy, who retreated to his room.
Again, Sebastian had gotten Ciel ready for school and sent him on his way, though today would be different. With nothing else working Sebastian waited for school to be almost over before heading over to meet the teacher to discuss his young master. Ciel's eyes widened upon seeing Sebastian at the school.
"What are you doing Sebastian?" Ciel asked frustrated.
"Oh, young master, come with me to discuss your behavior with your teacher." Sebastian pulled Ciel along.
"No! Let's go home... I thought we had a lesson today!" But before he knew it they were in front of the teacher talking about him. The teacher and Sebastian small talked before announcing why he was there and soon Ciel was sent to the hallway to sit by himself. After a while of talking Sebastian finally left the office alone.
"Come, young master. Let's go home," Sebastian spoke the same as always. In the carriage Sebastian finally began speaking, "Young master, do not cause a ruckus but when we arrive back we are going to need to have a talk. Understand?" Sebastian asked though it wasn't really a question. Ciel stayed quiet. He didn't know why but his stomach was turning, and he was actually nervous. They quickly arrived, and Sebastian helped Ciel out of carriage and into the house.
Soon enough, Sebastian gently guided Ciel to the tutor room. "Young master please sit; would you like some tea?" Sebastian asked like normal, though acting weird. "Y-yes." Ciel managed to get out through his sick gut feeling.
In a second Sebastian returned back with his tea and sat across from him. "Young master, I assume you know what your teacher filled me in on, correct?" Sebastian asked.
"Sebastian, I don't need to hear this. It's your fault, I told you I didn't want to go to school!" Ciel immediately got defensive.
"Failing grades, cursing, not following orders, that is not behavior expected from the Earl of the Phantonhive manor. Whether in school or not, you should act right." Sebastian watched the boy's face as it became red with embarrassment. "Young master, you have to options for your education. You can either go to classes as you do now and act correctly or you can become home schooled and I will tutor you through everything."
The room grew hot and quiet. "Neither. I'm not doing school anymore! Leave me alone about it! It's my decision!" With his sudden outburst Ciel stood up to walk out. Sebastian quickly grabbed his arm causing a sour reaction from his young master. "What the bloody hell, Sebastian! Let me go, that's an order!" Ciel yelled, not thinking before speaking.
Though Sebastian didn't release him, his eyes glowed red and he tightened his grip knowing Ciel would soon be throwing an even bigger fit. "Young master! I just chastened you on your filthy use of language. Now that I'm seeing it myself I believe the teacher was right." Sebastian said before dragging Ciel to the couch.
"Stop! What do you mean!" Ciel screeched as his butler lifted him on his knee. Ciel's eyes widened as he immediately knew what was happening, though he had only ever watched his brother endure it. "Don't!" Ciel scrambled to push himself up and run but he was easily help in place. "Sebastian, stop! Don't do this! It's an order!" Ciel began breathing heavy.
"Shh, young master. Your behavior has been atrocious lately, especially in school. This is long overdue, you're lucky I don't want to put you threw a caning." Sebastian lectured once more before landing the first smack in the center of Ciel's rump, causing him to jolt forward.
"This isn't fair! You have no right, you're just a servant!" Ciel pouted as he endured his bottom being swatted. SMACK! "OW, goddammit, Sebastian!"
"Young master!" Sebastian yelled, shocked his young master was still acting up and even cursing. Sebastian roughly pulled Ciel's pants down and spanked him again.
"No!" Ciel screamed out, holding back tears. SMACK! Ciel threw his hands back to protect himself, though Sebastian immediately pinned them to his back and began smacking harder and faster, causing Ciel to cry out, kicking his legs like any other child would. SMACK! "Please, no more!" Ciel began pleading through his cries, in desperation, though Sebastian had just begun. SMACK! Sebastian decided to release his hands which immediately went to cover his face, then to grip Sebastian's leg. SMACK! Ciel's cries soon became intense as his body started shaking and Sebastian could feel he was truly in pain through their contract.
Sebastian abruptly stopped, giving his young master a break to catch his breath. "Young master?" Sebastian rubbed his back to calm him down. After Ciel's crying wouldn't slow down, Sebastian stood up and adjusted Ciel on his lap. "Don't… look at me..." Ciel spoke through the constant stream of tears. With this Sebastian grabbed Ciel's chin and forced eye contact. "Young master, I need you to act like the Earl. I will tutor you here from now on, Understood?" Sebastian asked. Ciel stayed quiet, though nodded his head then again hid his face.
TO BE CONTINUED