A/N: Sorry this chapter took so long it's still bawls hot here and episode 7 kinda unmotivated me until I decided to pretend like it never happened ;P Keeping characters IC is really important to me but damn it I want to finish this like I had originally planned. So other than Claude's attitude towards Alois, everything else will just go as planned lol.

Anyways, now for some awesome butler rivalry cause that's one of the things I love best about KS II. Although since I'm still pissed at Claude (and holy shit even more so after watching episode 8) this chapter is more about Sebastian giving Claude shit then them equally pissing each other off XD

ALOIS! I love you my kimono wearing shota-legged slut bucket *hugs*

Disclaimer: I still don't own Kuroshitsuji and if I did there would definitely be 18+ versions of each episode with multiple pairings and an abundance of gayness for all… just sayin' :/

Claude and Sebastian were seated across from each other in a room designated especially for the Trancy servants. Neither was too content to be in the other's company but sat together nevertheless in a sort of awkward yet agreed upon civil silence. The only noise in the room was Claude as he rose from his chair to prepare tea, set it upon the table between them, and then returned to his seat. It was a gesture done out of routine and as a butler Claude knew it to be appropriate in situations such as these. There wasn't anything else for him to do anyway. All the necessary chores, even the unnecessary ones, had been completed.

The servants of the Trancy manor were for the most part self-sufficient which often left Claude with little to do when his own chores were done and his master was otherwise occupied. He usually savored these times, although he would rather clean the entire house thrice over while simultaneously having to entertain Alois than be in Sebastian's presence. The garnet eyed demon's better-than-thou countenance was more than irritating but Claude was stuck with him. He had been ordered by Alois to keep a close watch on Sebastian and while Claude did not always enjoy nor approve of his master's orders, he obeyed them and did as he was told all the same.

He didn't trust Sebastian enough to leave him to his own devices in any case. He couldn't have him roaming the house and peeking into various rooms at his leisure like he had caught him once before. Those were the mannerisms of a thief, not a butler, and he could not allow such offensive actions to take place in his master's household while he was at guard. Adjusting his glasses Claude glared at Sebastian who merely smiled back at him politely.

Sebastian, on the other hand, was getting far more entertainment out of the situation. A small smirk of amusement could soon be seen on his lips when they weren't occupied by the tea cup he had taken in his hand. The other demon's attempts at neutrality were laughable to him. It was obvious to Sebastian that Claude would quite prefer to be anywhere doing anything with anyone else, for that matter, and was suffering him by the command of his twisted master alone. Furthermore, by Claude's scrutinizing stares at every move he attempted to make, it was apparent he wasn't letting him anywhere out of his sights anytime soon. Meaning however long their two earls could stand each other was how long Sebastian had to bare the less than engaging company of the uptight demon butler before him.

He inwardly chuckled, that didn't mean he couldn't try and get some enjoyment out of this. Yes, he could enjoy pushing Claude's buttons very much. Claude would prove far too easy to tease and his reactions could be more than entertaining enough to amuse Sebastian until his visit at the Trancy manor was over. Her majesty may have said something about her 'dog' and 'spider' getting along but she mentioned nothing of their butlers in the letter.

"I must say", he started, breaking the silence. "This is an exquisite tea placement. By the looks of the construction I'd say an early Royal Doulton piece, customized no less. It is indeed rare that stewards are served with such fine china. "

Claude's eyes narrowed at Sebastian. He was aggravated that Sebastian dared to rupture the only thing making this bearable for him, the precious silence.

"Correct. This placement was one of the many original designs that had been custom tailored to the late Master Trancy's wishes around the early 1830s. However, my master has since arranged to receive newer and finer china that are better suited to his own tastes which therefore makes this set inadequate for his uses."

Claude made sure his reply was brief and succinct, but also telling enough that he hoped Sebastian would say no more and they could go back to the seemingly indifferent silence he longed for. Unfortunately for Claude, this wasn't the case.

"Oh? Was it now? How happy for those under the earl's employ then. Even though…." Sebastian gave a small sigh, which pissed Claude off more than Sebastian's tone or the faux look of hesitation that formed on his face.

"Even though?" Claude asked, going against his original thought to dismiss him. He doubted Sebastian would simply let it go plus his slight curiosity, however faint it was, only added to his already present aggravation.

With a sly smile edging on his lips Sebastian continued, "…Even though it really is a shame then that such fine china has been marred by less than fine tea preparation."

Sebastian had to try hard to hold back the full grin that tugged at the corners of his lips at the sight of Claude's face. If he wasn't a demon he would have surely missed the moment that Claude's eyes widened faintly as demonic anger flashed though them while his mouth opened millimeters in minor astonishment. The expression lasted milliseconds at best but it was a rather indignant look to Sebastian, who further hid his satisfaction with a well-mannered expression.

"Excuse me?" Claude tried his best to mask his anger but he could barely believe that this poor excuse of a thief of a butler was criticizing his expert skills at the art of making tea. Who did he think he was?

Claude knew himself to be quite excellent at making tea. In fact, he was quite excellent at everything he did. Why wouldn't he be? He was a demon and one with an uptight anal retentive personality to boot. He had all the necessary and important qualities that would make him an exceptional butler, everything he did was completed with ethereal grace, quality and efficiency. It was absolutely ludicrous, and quite frankly downright insulting, to infer anything different.

"If you have any such complaint," Claude smoothed out the tension that inched though his voice, "Then I request you tell me so that I may improve upon it."

Although what Claude wanted to say was something along the lines of where the bastard could shove his critique of 'less than fine tea' and the goddamn 'fine china' it was in for that matter, he kept composure and responded as a proper butler should when criticized. Claude could not let Sebastian get to him this easily and even despite the fact that he already had succeeded in doing so, Claude wouldn't give him the satisfaction in showing that more than he could help it.

Less than impressed with the reply he received it was evident to Sebastian he would have to press this further if he wanted to get any other significant reactions out of the stony demon. That face he had made earlier was just too priceless not to want for a repeat and a greater one at that.

"If it is my instruction you desire then I will most certainly be willing to oblige you Claude."

Sebastian's eyes left Claude's as he returned the tea cup to his hand and took a careful sip with a scrutinizing expression as he analyzed it. Seeing this, Claude's brow began to twitch.

"When made correctly, Indian Darjeeling that has been procured from the first flush has a refreshing thin-bodied flavor with sweet yet subtle floral aromas accented by a delicate spiciness. This brew however, is far too strong and although spicy I must say the sweet aroma has been greatly compromised." Sebastian swirled his spoon around for emphasis and his eyes returned to Claude once again before continuing.

"Although I must say it is hardly your fault Claude, a servant only learns according to his master's liking. If you have a master whose flavor palette is suited to those with less than refined tastes then it is only natural that you should prepare tea in such a way and not perceive your error. However, as a proper butler you should also learn and remember the correct way to the prepare tea for when guests with a more sophisticated palette are present. I am yet a lowly butler but had my master been served this tea it would have been most distressing."

Son of a bitch.

Not only had Sebastian insulted him, he had insulted his master and then managed to insult him again once more. This was completely unacceptable and he could tell by Sebastian's face, as he feebly attempted to hide a smirk, that he was getting far too much pleasure out of it. Even so, Claude didn't know what made him angrier, the knowledge that nothing in fact was wrong with his tea to begin with or the fact that given the conduct and type of the master he served he could do little in retort to defend his master's tastes and therefore consequently, his tea. Returning his glasses upon the bridge of his nose for a second time he exhaled and began to reply.

"Sebast–

Yet he was interrupted when loud moans from voices that appeared to becoming from Ciel and Alois' could be heard faintly echoing throughout the manner. Claude paled slightly and Sebastian furrowed his brow.

Oh for the love of— Claude caught himself. He almost thought God and he probably wasn't too far off although he couldn't remember a time in his demonic life where he had been especially evil. He had caused his fair share of natural disasters and chaos, but what demon hadn't? He couldn't recall anything so horrendous that could warrant the punishment of having such a master that would subject him to the torment and embarrassment of situations such as these, he really hadn't fathomed what he had gotten himself into.

However he couldn't blame God fully as he had instigated part of it. He had given Alois the oil and explained, as briefly as he could, how to use it. Although he hadn't thought Alois would even have the chance. Claude had been confident that the younger and grouchier earl who held little temperance for fools such as Alois would have successfully defended himself against any seductive attempts. Apparently Claude was wrong and if his demonic hearing told him anything it sounded like he was going to be wrong twice. Twice... Really?

He should have known where the earls were headed when he sensed the reaction of their seals colliding. At the time he chose to dismiss it, thinking that the reaction would have scared Ciel and thus putting end to it. He had been wrong again and a small part of Claude would have been impressed by Alois' cunning if he wasn't exasperated by the whole situation before him. Tempted to put a hand to his head he caught himself as he remembered Sebastian across from him.

He had almost forgotten about the other for a second. Sebastian couldn't be too thrilled about someone else touching his young master. He had proven himself to be most possessive of Ciel in the past so if anything he should be less than pleased, to say the very least, at these current events. Sebastian would get a taste of his own medicine, Claude thought, a small knowing smirk forming on his lips.

"It seems our masters are learning to get along quite well, wouldn't you agree?"

"Indeed", was all that Sebastian said in reply and excepting the moans that still could be heard from upstairs, silence took over once more between the two demons.

Claude narrowed his eyes suspiciously at Sebastian but the demon's face was impassive and he said nothing else which left Claude more frustrated than confused at his lack of interest. "And the fact that my master is currently violating yours, does this not bother you?"

Sebastian gave a small laugh. "And why should it Claude? Don't mistake me… I am very much still selfish when it comes to the issue of Ciel's soul. However his body I don't particularly mind sharing for the moment. Your master's actions now only prepare mine for something even greater later on. I'm positive my young master will have developed a certain curiosity from here on in and I will get all the more satisfaction from when he orders me to enlighten those curiosities. After that he will never have want to inquire from another."

Claude's smirk had already faltered but it disappeared completely at Sebastian's next words, "But, what of you Faustus? Are you in all your years so incompetent at pleasing your master that he would be desperate enough to seek out the comfort of a young inexperienced child?"

Claude gritted his teeth. His attempt to turn this around on Sebastian had backfired and now once again he had to endure Sebastian's self-righteous demeanor. Although it was true, he did not please his master but it had little to do with incompetence. Claude simply thought it a nuisance to their contract. He was a butler, not a lover and no matter how hard the little blonde vixen taunted him with brief caresses and flirtatious words, Claude would not be swayed. Even if more recently the temptation had risen to fuck Alois senseless if only to show the brat who was really in control. But despite that, he had no desires to pander to Alois' need for someone to love him. The little appeal Alois' soul did possess lied in his utter desperation and Claude would surely destroy it should he create an illusion of love, even if it was only in the physical kind.

"Have you nothing to say?" Sebastian still held his grin as he rose from his chair. "Then perhaps I should further instruct on this matter as well? I'm sure not only my master but yours as well will benefit from it. What do you think? Shall I instruct them both at once? What would a Phantomhive Butler be if I couldn't do such a thing?"

Standing up and heading towards the door Sebastian wasn't surprised in the least when before he could reach the handle Claude had already made his move to block him from it. He had nearly been about to open it when Claude had reacted so the action left them very little personal space. Claude's back was almost pressed against the door and although Sebastian was so close to Claude their chests practically touched, he made no move to back away.

"Your master has neither called for you nor is in any imminent danger. I request that you return to your seat immediately." However, if Claude could have backed up, he would have. He did not trust Sebastian and their proximity unnerved him somewhat as he found the demon before him to be unpredictable.

"True but if you do recall the activation of their seals from just a while earlier. Not life threatening but ignoring such a thing could be considered as a breach of contract. I am only doing my duty by investigating." Sebastian another attempt to grab the door handle but his arm was caught by Claude, pulled on it with a tight grip. The action resulted in nothing more than them becoming closer. So close in fact their chest were now touching and Claude could smell the sweet tea on Sebastian's breath. Sebastian raised a questioning yet amused brow which Claude swiftly ignored.

"That may be, however we were given strict orders not to interrupt them, doing so without there being a danger to their lives would also be a breach of contract."

"Correction Claude, your master gave you an order. Mine simply dismissed me. Thus while you are bound to stay away I, on the other hand, am free to go to my master as I wish and as he has need of me. Presently—" Claude cut him off. He had quite enough of Sebastian's slick words ans smug remarks.

"You will not pass." Eyes glowing a dark magenta, Claude's hand tightened on Sebastian's forearm.

Not intimidated in the least Sebastian's eyes revealed his demonic aura as well and he pressed himself into Claude further while taking grip upon the door handle.

"Is that so? Well… I'll have to take that as a challenge then."

A/N: Although some parts were fun to write, I'm not too thrilled with this chapter for some reason :/ It was basically just build up for next chapter but let me know how you liked Butler vs. Butler, aka Sebastian owning Claude like 5 times, all the same LOL . Still beta-less and too lazy to look so if you find any over-obvious errors let me know please :)

Next part will be some serious hate sex and there will most likely be blood. Give me a bit, I feel like it's going to be a bit harder writing Claude/Sebastian sex while keeping them in character. Claude!Seme cause that's how I think it should roll plus after all the shit Sebastian talked this chapter he kinda has it coming to him.

One more thing… I know I said 4 parts but I'm tempted to write a 5th part where Ciel wakes up (and more AloisxCiel, maybe Ciel!seme) and then maybe a 6th part of SebxCiel. I'm not the biggest SebxCiel romance fan but I like their smut and I know a couple things Sebastian would do to "enlighten", hurrhurrhurrr—*SHOT*.

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