I am very excited about these prompts! A very big thank you to Akiru Chan and Disgruntled Minion for allowing me to use their story The Devil's Canvas as the background for these prompts! If you haven't read it yet, you really should. For one thing, it's amazing, and for another thing, it will probably be difficult to follow this story if you haven't read it. The prompts are in chronological order and start somewhere around Chapter 25 and continue through Chapter 35 (although the last eleven or so prompts could take place after Chapter 35, too).
Dedicated to Disgruntled Minion because without her, these prompts would still be sitting on my laptop collecting virtual dust.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters Sebastian and Ciel. I do not own the background plot. So basically, I own nothing of this story. XD
Beginning
If Ciel had known that requesting to join the family would be the beginning of the end for him and Sebastian, he never would have continued along that path.
Loyalty
Ciel looks up the word 'loyal' in the dictionary. The first definition is 'Steadfast in allegiance to one's homeland, government, or sovereign.' The second definition is 'Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty.'
He closes the dictionary, his heart heavy. So he does come second in Sebastian's life. Then his eyes widen and he quickly opens the book once more and reads the second definition.
'Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty.'
He nearly stops breathing. 'Person' is listed before 'duty.'
And he smiles.
Torn
Sebastian is torn between his love for Ciel and his loyalty to the family. Before he had met Ciel, he lived and breathed the family; after he had met Ciel, he lived and breathed both Ciel and the family. Now that Ciel and the family are together, Sebastian can't live and he can't breathe either of them.
Family
Family.
It is a word that should hold many pleasant thoughts and memories, but it only brings a bad taste to Ciel's mouth. The word echoes in his head, and Ciel squeezes his eyes shut and covers his ears with his hands. But he can still hear it, and it taunts him and torments him.
Fashion
The fashion in which Sebastian was acting does not sit well with Ciel. He does not want to be referred to as 'Young Master' or any title such as that. He wants Sebastian to call him only by his name, but the red-eyed male is so stuck on tradition and honor and respect that he refuses to conform to Ciel's wishes.
Listen
Neither of them will listen to the other's side. They cling to their own ideals, refusing to believe that the other might have a valid point.
Together
Ever since Ciel came to the conclusion that he was in love with Sebastian, he always thought about their future together.
But when Ciel comes to the conclusion that Sebastian is more loyal to the family than he is to his lover, he thinks about his future alone.
Stubborn
Ciel is stubborn, and so is Sebastian. They each think the other will cave, but neither one does. The only thing that caves is their relationship as it comes crashing down around them.
The stubborn fools are left pointing fingers at each other.
Melody
Soft and lilting I love you.
Loud and screaming I suppose this is good-bye.
End
Their relationship had begun abruptly, so it was only fitting that it should end in such a manner, as well.
Rose
Roses are beautiful, even with the thorns lining their stems. Those thorns are there for protection, to keep anyone from plucking up the flower from the ground. For if someone uproots the rose, it soon dies since it is unable to receive nutrients.
Their love is like a rose, only they did not let the thorns deter them from pulling their love from their hearts. And now that their love is no longer connected, it dies, unable to receive the kisses and caresses it so desperately needs in order to survive.
Ghost
Sebastian wakes slowly, something tugging at the back of his mind. Warmth. There is warmth next to him. His eyes snap open, and he looks for the familiar head of hair, his heart racing.
Disappointment sets in as he realizes it's only Soot curled up next to him, and he lays back down, unable to fall back to sleep.
Ciel haunts him more than ever now.
Dreams
Dreams are fragile things, as Ciel found out. His dream of being by Sebastian's side helping him has vanished into wisps of thin smoke.
Tears
Ciel knows that he shouldn't be crying; he did what he had to do, but he still cannot stop the tears from dripping down his cheeks. It hurts, like someone has stabbed him in the back and ripped out a piece of his heart.
He laughs through his tears then, for that is exactly what has happened.
Quiet
It's quiet.
Sebastian can't sleep. He tosses and turns on one side of the bed, even though he now has the full bed available to stretch out on. But he won't use the other side because Ciel slept there.
And it's quiet.
Hero
He hates all the heroes in Disney movies, Ciel determines. They didn't have to face real life. They always won their battles, they didn't have to fear about dying, and they always got the girl at the end.
But what he hates the most is that boundaries are overstepped, lines are crossed, and everyone still has their happily ever after. But he knows that...
Fairy Tales
"Fairy tales don't exist," Ciel whispers, curled up in bed alone.
Blue
Blue is the color of Ciel's eyes. Blue is the color of Ciel's ring. Blue is the color of Sebastian's mood as he no longer sees Ciel's eyes and holds Ciel's ring in his hand.
Envy
Sebastian watches from an upstairs window as Ciel enters the limo with Irene. A stab of jealousy hits him; he should be the one in there with Ciel. After all, screwing each other in the backseat of a limo has an appealing sound to it, and it's something they have not done yet.
And it is something that they never will do, he realizes as he watches the limo drive away.
Pain
Pain is being given a ring back by your ex-lover. Pain is being shot through the side by your ex-lover.
Blood
It isn't until Ciel is safely back in his room that he allows himself to fall apart. He had shot Sebastian in order to kill his target. He closes his eyes, and he can still see the blood dripping from Sebastian's side. A twinge of guilt courses through him before he shoves it aside. The older male hadn't gotten out of the way; it was his fault, not Ciel's.
So why does Ciel see blood on his hands when there is none?
Flirt
It is so easy to slip back into exchanging little taunts and jibes, and they realize their mistake when they look at each other. The teasing dies, replaced by a deafening silence. But even in their silence, the flirting continues.
Crazy
Ciel is going crazy lying down while Sebastian inks his second tattoo on his skin. He so badly wants Sebastian's hands pressed to his back, fingers trailing up and down his spine before sliding down and then in and out, in and out.
Instead, all he has are brushes of his fingertips; they're extra touches, he knows, but it is not enough to satiate the hunger inside of him, and it is driving him crazy.
Forgotten
Ciel has forgotten what his name sounds like falling from Sebastian's lips. Ciel has forgotten what it's like to kiss Sebastian. Ciel has forgotten what it's like to make love with Sebastian.
But he has not forgotten that he loves Sebastian.
Lies
Ciel thinks back to every word Sebastian has spoken and wonders if the red-eyed man has been lying about loving him this entire time. The thought sickens him, and he is not sure if he is more mad at Sebastian for lying or at himself for falling for those lies.
Forgiving
Ciel isn't sure that he'll be able to forgive Sebastian if the man asks for it. Even if the red-eyed male comes crawling back on his hands and knees and begs, he doesn't think he can find it in his heart to forgive him.
Laughter
Sebastian doesn't laugh anymore; his once sensual chuckle is instead replaced by a bitter scoff.
Moonlight
Sebastian awakens with a start, heart pounding and breathing heavy. He has just had a most vivid dream, but it seemed too real. He stretches out a hand towards Ciel's side of the bed only to find cool sheets, not the warm body he had hoped would be present.
And the moonlight streams in through the window, mockingly illuminating the empty space beside him.
Death
Ciel isn't suicidal; he just knows that he could die in the field, and he has accepted that. Besides, he already feels dead inside, so why not make him dead on the outside, too?
Ice
"Ciel."
Sebastian saying his name is enough to break through to Ciel. The heat and passion and conviction with which it is spoken breaks down the ice wall that Ciel had erected between the two of them.
Sacrifice
If it keeps Ciel safe, Sebastian is willing to be the sacrifice. And so he goes into the room and blatantly points a gun at Ciel.
Because he loves Ciel, and he is willing to be the sacrifice.
Betrayal
Sebastian had betrayed Ciel by allowing his loyalty to the family to come between them. Weeks later, he betrays the family by allowing his love for Ciel to take first place.
Magical
After several hours of trying, Sebastian comes to the conclusion that he does not possess any magical abilities that would enable him to escape from the chains keeping him locked in this cell.
Embrace
Sebastian holds onto Ciel, unwilling to loosen his grip for fear that the young male will disappear into thin air.
Separation
After weeks of separation, they are finally with each other again.
Joy
Ciel's eyes slowly open, and he blinks sleepily at the man slumbering next to him. A sudden thrill washes over him, and he can hardly believe that he is in Sebastian's arms again. Unable to control himself, he leans over and kisses Sebastian, hard and desperate. As the older male awakens, he responds, wrapping his arms tightly around the boy and pulling him closer.
They spend the morning tangled up in each other, expressing their joy at being together once more.
Stars
Ciel sees stars when they have sex for the first time since their break-up; it's so rough and passionate and overdue, and all he can do is gasp and moan and hold on and never let go.
Adorable
Sebastian and Ciel are bickering once more, and Tanaka raises an eyebrow at the two of them. He knows that they are not really fighting, and he finds it highly amusing how they interact with each other. Little taunts and empty threats spill from their mouths, but Tanaka sees beyond that.
He sees the love and affection they hold for the other in the way that they move and speak. The subtle lowering of the lashes, the underlying flirtatious tone of voice; and soon they are both excusing themselves from the room, Sebastian practically pushing Ciel out the door.
Tanaka simply smiles to himself; he will never say it to anyone, but he finds their relationship positively adorable.
Obsession
Ciel pants heavily; his body is covered in a thin sheen of sweat and other fluids, but he doesn't care as he presses against Sebastian. "I think you need to talk to a professional about your obsession with sex," he mumbles.
Sebastian hums. "Possibly. But I think you should join me, then."
Blue eyes narrow. "I don't have a sex addiction."
"You could have fooled me," Sebastian whispers huskily into Ciel's ear, his hand trailing down the younger male's stomach to his length.
Ciel stiffens, and after a few strokes of Sebastian's hand, he is hard again. He buries his face in the pillow, ignoring Sebastian's quiet laughs.
Accident
Ciel is woken up by a harsh shove. He falls off the bed with a thud, and pokes his head up, glaring at Sebastian. "What was that for?"
"You didn't take your dog out before we went to bed, did you?" Sebastian asks, his voice tight.
Ciel blinks. "I was going to, but you jumped me before I could." He pauses before questioning slowly, "Why?"
Sebastian flings back the covers and points to a wet spot in the middle of the bed. "That is why."
Ciel's gaze flies to the puppy currently cowering at the edge of the bed. Her ears are back and her tail wags slightly between her hind legs. "Aw, Lexi. I'm sorry I forgot to take you out!" He scoops her up in his arms, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. "I'll do that now. Sebastian can get clean sheets."
Sebastian watches them exit, and he swears that Alex smirks at him from over Ciel's shoulder. Grumbling, he turns back to the bed and strips it down. But his mind is made up now. There is no way in hell that that dog is allowed back in their bed.
Black
Sebastian stares at Ciel, eyebrows raised. "You want me to what?"
Ciel grins. "I want you to dress up as a butler and serve me. Just think about it, Sebastian. I'm the master, and you're the butler. It could be great roleplay."
A minute passes, then Sebastian replies dryly, "I think I'll pass."
Kiss
"Alex, I'm trying to sleep," Ciel grumbles at the puppy, who merely whines and nudges his chin with her head again.
"Shut the dog up before I do it for you," Sebastian orders, glaring at the animal.
Ciel sighs. "I think she's just lonely. Aren't you, girl?" He scratches behind her ears, and her tail thumps against the mattress. "A few minutes, then you need to go to bed."
The puppy crawls up closer and proceeds to lick Ciel's face, and Ciel giggles. "That tickles. Stop it." But Alex doesn't listen and continues to bathe his cheek with her tongue. Ciel laughs, and his open mouth is suddenly and unexpectedly invaded by Alex's pink tongue.
Red eyes narrow, and Sebastian's lips are set in a thin line. He quickly, but carefully, scoots Alex out of the way and dips his head down, pressing his mouth to Ciel's. His tongue slips between Ciel's lips, and he thoroughly slides it all over the inside of the younger male's mouth until he is satisfied that he has erased the puppy's kiss.
He pulls away and gives a stern look to Alex. "He's mine, got it? You can't kiss him like that. Now excuse me while I go gargle some mouthwash to get this drool taste out of my mouth," Sebastian mutters darkly. He leaves the room to the sound of Ciel laughing hysterically on the bed.
Wicked
"Sebastian, do I even want to know what you are planning?" Ciel sighs, watching his lover shove a few things into a bag.
The red-eyed male pauses and looks up. "You'll find out soon enough," he purrs with a wicked grin.
Dangerous
Ciel shivers at the dangerous glint in Sebastian's eyes. Whatever is in store for him, he knows that at the end of it, he will be feeling a mixture of pain and pleasure. But he wouldn't have it any other way.
Angel
Sebastian is no angel; he may appear harmless on the outside, but underneath his facade he is a devil.
Silver
The silver handcuffs clink together and bite into Ciel's wrists as he strains against their hold. He is cuffed to the arm rests of a chair, one wrist chained to each side. He fights back a moan as Sebastian's hands grip his hips and pull Ciel down while thrusting upwards himself. A small cry escapes Ciel's lips, and he instantly clenches his teeth. They cannot be heard; especially if they don't want to get into trouble.
Sebastian leans back in the chair and groans, loving the heat that engulfs his length. Panting softly, he strokes his lover's cock, his thumb swirling around the tip.
Footsteps in the hallway cause both of them to snap their gazes towards the door and hold their breath. The steps slow right outside the door and pause for a moment before continuing on their way. The two males let out simultaneous sighs of relief, then continue with their lovemaking.
They would both be dead, members of the head family or not, if Tanaka were to catch them having sex on his chair in his office.
Relief
"Sebastian, please..." Ciel chokes out. He is so close to falling over the edge; he just needs a little push, but his lover is being stubborn, instead choosing to make him beg. At first, Ciel refused, but now, his length aches and he just wants relief.
Sebastian finally takes pity on the younger male, and with a few passes of his hand over Ciel's cock, he comes with a loud cry, thankful that the heat coiling tightly within him has been alleviated.
Revenge
"Hey, do you think Tanaka knows, Sebastian?" Ciel whispers, a worried expression on his face. "He was acting very secretive."
Sebastian's mouth is in a grim line, and he is not amused as he stares at the file listing the new mission they were to start. "I think he does."
Ciel blinks then peers over Sebastian's shoulder. A groan escapes his lips and he buries his face in his hands. They have to buy Tanaka a new office chair.
Weapon
Never in a million years would Ciel have guessed that he was going to one day hold and shoot a gun at other people. He still doesn't like to kill all that much, but as he holds his new gun in his hands, he can't help but feel a surge of pride.
Beautiful
There are nights when Sebastian can't fall asleep. When that happens, he contents himself to watch Ciel sleep, his chest rising and falling gently. Sebastian decides that there is nothing in the world more beautiful than Ciel asleep next to him, the soft moonlight bathing the younger male in its gentle glow.
And Ciel sleeps on.