Chapter 4

Sebastian and Raven made it to Raven's old room only minutes later. It was just as she remembered it, something she found extremely odd. Considering she remembered her home burning to ashes only 2 years before. Having a replica of the house built is one thing, but having every single detail of every room is a completely different thing altogether. 'My journal on my bed where I left it...The family photo on my nightstand...Ciel's drawing on my desk... How is this even possible?' As she was thinking, Raven tried to keep the surprise on her face to a minimum. Sebastian interrupted her thoughts, "My lady, would you like to be left alone, or would you like my assistance in helping you bathe and dress?"

"You may assist me. I'm quite dingy, so you may be able to to clean me more effectively than I could alone. And I haven't worn clothes in quite some time. So, yes, your assistance would be greatly appreciated." She gave him a smile which he eagerly returned. Then he opened the door to the bathroom and held it open for her. He walked in behind her and shut the door. She sat on a stool a few feet away from the tub while Sebastian started preparing her bath. Once it was filled, Sebastian turned the water off and stepped away from the tub. Raven stood and dropped her sheet to the ground. She walked over to the tub a lowered herself into it, Sebastian's eyes never left her.

'I never thought I would find my mate under these circumstances. Nor did I think she would be human. Although...she is quite a beautiful human.'

He quickly snapped out of whatever trance he was in and rolled up his sleeves. He then scooted the stool so that it was beside the bath tub. Raven was sat in the tub with her knees brought up to her chest with her hands folded on top of her knees. Sebastian ran his eyes over her body one last time, feeling like a child aboout to receive candy, before he got a sponge and put some soap on it. He rested one hand on her shoulder lightly as he ran the sponge up and down her back, having to use slight pressure to remove the grime and dirt. He then scrubbed her shoulders, neck, and her arms.

"My lady, I need to wash your legs and your front. If you would, please put your legs down."

"Alright."

She slid her legs down the bottom of the tub to straighten them and put her arms to her sides. Sebastian scooted his stool over so he could lift one of her legs up to run the sponge over it. As he washed her, he subtly admired the different aspects of her body. Her pale skin, slender legs, slim but curvy body, well-endowed chest. Her long black hair, bright blue eyes, pink lips, and button nose. She seemed to be deep in thought with a far away look in her eyes. He supposed he could have done a lot worse. He had never found any human woman attractive, and he thought female demons' appearances were only mildly impressive. But his mate was perfect, but maybe he was just being biased.

He finished with her right leg and put it back into the water before he started on her left leg. After he was done with her legs, he put his stool back where it was before and started washing her chest, his eyes flashing pink while doing so. His eyes had turned pink multiple times in the time he was washing her, but she didn't seem to notice. He quickly washed her stomach and her hair before rinsing the sponge putting it off to the side, and pulling the plug out of the drain of the tub. He got up off the stool and dried his hands. He picked up a clean, white towel from the counter top and turned around to see Raven standing in the tub, wringing out the excess water from her hair.

He couldn't help but stare for a few seconds. Her skin was glistening with water and he could see her curves more clearly. She finished wringing out her hair just as Sebastian walked up to her and started drying her body with the towel and then dried her hair. He gently took her hand and helped her out of the tub and then led her back into her bedroom. He released her hand and retreated to her closet to get her clothing. He got her a black corset and underwear and a blue and black sleeveless dress.

He set the clothes on the bed except for the corset and said, "May I?" She nodded and turned around. she rested a hand on his shoulder as she stepped into the corset. He pulled it up and started tightening the strings, trying to be as gentle as possible. He could tell it was somewhat difficult for her breathe due to her not being used to corsets as she used to be. After he was done, he gave her a few minutes to adjust and breathe. She put on the underwear and and grabbed the dress herself, stepped into it, and pulled it up.

"Will you fasten it for me?"

"Of course, my lady."

He tightened the strings, similar to the corset, then tied them. She walked over to her vanity and picked up her hairbrush. She put it through her hair roughly, attempting to get 2 years worth of tangles out of it. After a few moments of struggling, she felt Sebastian slowly take the brush out of her hand and started brushing her hair himself. He was being gentle, but somehow managed to get all of the tangles out. She smiled up at him and said, "Thank you very much, Mister Sebastian." He smiled back at her and replied, "You're very welcome, my lady."

She took the brush back from him and brushed her hair so it parted in the middle. Then she braided the front strands on either side of her face and pinned them back with a clip decorated with black and blue diamonds. She felt her chair being pulled back, Sebastian kneeled in front of her and lifted her left foot. He slipped a black heel shoe onto her foot before doing the same to her right foot. He ran a hand up her leg for only a few inches before getting up. The action went unnoticed by Raven, she just smiled and thanked him. He took her hand and gently pulled her to her feet.

They walked together back to Ciel's study. As usual, Sebastian knocked on the door and waited for permission to enter. They did so and they saw Ciel sitting at his desk with a chess board set up. Raven grinned and let go of Sebastian's hand, not realizing she had been holding it the entire walk. Sebastian was disappointed that she had let go of his hand, but didn't show it on his face. He cleared his throat and both siblings turned to look at him. He bowed and said, "If you'll excuse me, I will go retrieve some refreshments."

He walked out of the room and shut the door gently. Raven looked back to Ciel and smiled, and he eagerly smiled back.

"Would you play a game of chess with me, sister?"

"You know I will."

They started playing, and a few short minutes later, Sebastian came into the room with a cart of tea and cookies. He pushed the cart beside the desk and began pouring the two cups of tea and putting the cookies onto a plate. He places them beside Raven and Ciel, but they didn't pause in their game. They continued and talked with each other and laughed. A few minutes later, Ciel was astonished when his sister announced her win. He sighed and rested his cheek against his hand and said, "How do you always beat me?" She laughed and lovingly ruffled his hair as she said, "Because I'm your big sister, it's my job to beat you at games." Ciel chuckled and picked up his tea, sipping from it. She picked up a cookie and started nibbling off of it. She didn't realize how hungry she was until she ate the cookie.

"Oh, Ciel I have a question."

Ciel kept his lip on his teacup and hummed, telling her to continue.

"Why do you have a demon on your payroll?"

Ciel choked on his tea.

A/N: Happy April Fools Day, guys! I really like this chapter and I hope you do, too! This one's way longer than the previous one which I'm really happy about. This is also the last pre-written chapter but I'll still update as much as possible, and I might ask you guys for some help if I get stuck. Chapter 5 is most of the way written already so it should be up soon! Thanks for reviewing and please keep doing it! I love love love hearing what you guys have to say! And feel free to message me even if you just want to chat or something! I love you guys and I hope you have a good day/evening! 3

-Gracie