Here's the next chapter for you guys! I had fun writing this chapter, and I'm sure Akiru Chan did, too. XD Hope you all enjoy this chapter! Read and review, flame if you must.
Akiru Chan and I have limited medical knowledge, so please forgive any errors you might find.
Disclaimer: Neither of us own Sebastian or Ciel, or any of the other Kuroshitsuji characters.
Ciel sat very stiffly in the examining room. He was a nervous wreck, jumping at every little noise that he heard. His fists clenched and unclenched, nails scraping his palms. He felt bile rise in his throat, but he forced it back down. He'd already thrown up his breakfast that morning, so he doubted that there was anything left in his stomach to throw up.
He let out a shaky breath. He hadn't had a very good morning so far. His mother had had to drag him out of bed and practically force him to get dressed and eat some food, but little good that had done. His hands were shaking, and he could hear his heart pounding so loudly, he swore everyone else could hear it, too. He squeezed his eyes shut with a small whimper. He didn't want to be here anymore.
A knock on the door sounded and the nurse from the front desk peeked her head in. "Mr. Phantomhive?" she asked quietly, but didn't wait long for an answer. "Dr. Michaelis is being held up by another patient, but he'll be with you shortly. I'm Mey-rin, feel free to ask for me if you need something while you wait." Mey-rin smiled and excused herself, the door shutting quietly behind her.
His apprehension only grew upon hearing that his treatment was delayed. He just wanted to get it over and done with. He wrapped his arms around his middle, trying to control his breathing. The way it was going, he was going to end up hyperventilating even before the injection.
Seb dutifully stayed by Ciel's side, not willing to leave his master in such an obvious state of despair and licking his hand every once in a while. Ciel returned the licks with a scratch behind the ear. "Good boy," he whispered.
Another knocked sounded at the door minutes later and Sebastian walked in, looking a little stressed and frazzled from his last appointment. Seeing Ciel made a small smile slip onto his face and he quickly closed the door behind himself.
"Good afternoon, Ciel," he greeted and reached to shake Ciel's hand. "How are you today?"
"Do you want the truth or a lie?" Ciel asked, shaking Sebastian's hand. He cringed as he realized that his palm was all sweaty and no doubt had tiny crescent shaped marks in the skin.
"I do prefer the truth. Not much for telling lies," Sebastian said, smiling all the while. He sat back on his stool and rolled over to the desk that jutted out from the main counter and sink. Clipboard and papers were set aside and Sebastian focused slowly on Ciel. "Tell me what's bothering you." The words were kind and gentle, and the tone was light.
Ciel refused to look at the doctor, choosing his words carefully. "I just don't like needles. They bring back bad memories."
"I don't blame you. They aren't too pleasant." If Sebastian did not approach this issue carefully, he knew there could be disaster around the corner. He rolled towards Ciel, and his hand found its way back to Ciel's shoulder. It was the only way he could touch the younger man freely without fear of causing Ciel unrest. "How about we try laughing gas? You just breathe it in, and it'll make you relax and feel good," Sebastian explained.
"We can try that," Ciel agreed, though he was still apprehensive about the treatments. He offered a tiny smile to the doctor, his fingers inching up slowly to tentatively touch the hand on his shoulder. He appreciated the comfort that Sebastian was giving him, and he was also grateful that the man didn't push the boundaries that were so obviously clear; touch Ciel as little as possible.
"Well then, sit tight and I'll go gather everything I'm going to need. The initial treatment should be quick, but I'll keep you around for an hour to make sure you're doing okay," Sebastian explained before he headed out of the room and down the hall to gather a syringe and other needed accessories.
While waiting for Sebastian, Ciel seriously considered running down the hallway and out of the hospital. His stomach turned, and he covered his mouth reflexively, even though he didn't throw up. He felt sick and lightheaded, and he was dreading what was coming.
Upon returning, Sebastian made sure to keep the syringe out of view. He didn't want to give Ciel anymore reason to throw himself into a panic attack. A bottle of eye drops was produced and Sebastian made his way over to the boy, hand on Ciel's shoulder with more force then usual. "I need you to lay back," Sebastian said evenly. "I'm going to put some eye drops into your eyes so that I can numb them."
Ciel obediently laid down, his nails digging once more into his palms. His whole body was shaking, and he bit his lip to keep from whimpering. He just wanted this all to be over with. When the first drop hit his eye, it stung, but he tried not to blink too much so that the drops could work.
Once done, Sebastian pulled away and allowed Ciel to sit up. "You did good," he said as he went to prepare everything needed for the laughing gas. Sebastian was both curious and anxious to see how the boy would react to the drug.
Ciel said nothing, too intent on keeping his anxiety from rising any further. His ears picked up on every little sound, and he had to force himself to stay seated when all of his nerves were screaming for him to flee. He heard Sebastian walk back over to him and he stiffened, bracing himself for what he knew was about to happen.
"I'm going to be putting something over your nose and mouth," Sebastian said as he came to sit next to Ciel who was reclining back on the examination table. "All you need to do is breathe deeply, and let the gases do their work. You'll start feeling funny and relaxed after a while."
Ciel nodded slowly, feeling his body tense even more. He figured that his muscles were going to be sore from holding them so stiffly. A mask was placed over his face, and he followed Sebastian's orders, making sure to take deep breaths. Within five minutes, his body began to relax. He would have sighed in relief, except the mask made it difficult. Seb nudged his hand, and Ciel rubbed the dog's muzzle, wondering if Seb thought that he looked funny. A giggle escaped his mouth.
Sebastian couldn't help the smile on his face as he watched Ciel succumb to the effects of the gas. He could already see the giddy expression and the now relaxed way Ciel held himself. Time was then taken to get the syringes ready. Two needles were laid out on the counter alongside a small vile of serum.
When Sebastian came back, filled syringes in hand, Ciel was acting like he was having the time of his life. He was mumbling to himself or most likey the dog, and Sebastian had to suppress a chuckle. "Hold still," was all Sebastian said as he began the injections as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
Surprisingly, Ciel managed to stay still long enough for Sebastian to finish both injections. No sooner was the doctor finished, though, than did Ciel suddenly burst into laughter. Seb was startled, backing up a little before throwing a glance over at Sebastian. No doubt he was curious as to what was causing the change in his master's normally sober disposition.
The mask was removed and Sebastian moved to dispose of the syringes. By the way Ciel was acting, it seemed as if the dose of gas had been a little high, but it did what it needed to do. Ciel hadn't flinched through the whole thing.
"All done," Sebastian announced, relaxing himself now that everything was in the clear.
Ciel giggled again before chanting, "All done." He tried to sit up, but became lightheaded and was forced to lay back down. "I feel kind of funny."
A chuckle escaped Sebastian and he rolled over on his stool to sit next to Ciel. "It'll be for the best if you stay laying down for the next few minutes. Then we can move to my office for the remainder of the observation period."
"Okay," Ciel murmured. He closed his eyes, feeling very light and giddy. Another peal of laughter had tears running down Ciel's cheeks, he was laughing so hard. Swiping at the moisture, he tried to regain control of himself but failed miserably.
"Everything turned out fine, right?" Sebastian asked as Ciel quieted between giggles. The boy was showing every side affect of laughing gas and Sebastian couldn't help but be amused. Ciel was absolutely endearing, seeing him smile so carefree. It was a first for Sebastian and he wasn't in a hurry to see such a side, drug induced or not, leave Ciel.
"Yup," Ciel grinned. He sighed happily and settled back on the examination table. It was hard against his back. Something nagged at the back of his mind; something that he wasn't sure if he wanted to think about.
"Hold still." Darkness, broken only by sputtering flames of candles. A hard stone floor against his back. Someone pressing against his body. He was experiencing it, and yet he wasn't. It was as though he was watching it from someone else's body.
When Ciel opened his mouth next, he didn't laugh. He screamed.
"Shit." Sebastian shot forward to grab Ciel, knowing things had gone too easily. The boy had practically launched himself from the table, almost toppling over and falling to the ground. Ciel was caught in Sebastian's arms once more, pressed to his chest as he settled in his lap. Small fists bashed at Sebastian but he withstood them as he cooed soothing words. Mentally, he was cursing whatever had happened to cause these reactions in Ciel. With how frequent they were, it was probably a horrendously torturous memory.
"Let me go!" Ciel screamed, attempting to break loose of the firm grip he was being held in. He scratched and kicked before grabbing a hand holding him. He began to raise it to his lips when he suddenly stopped, feeling something foreign on the hand. His fingers trailed over it, and he recognized it as a bandage.
He remembered that he had bitten Sebastian a few days ago, and he lifted a trembling hand to Sebastian's face. His fingertips brushed against the doctor's lips, and he realized that the feeling was the same as it had been a few weeks before. "S-Sebastian?" He said weakly.
"You're a handful." A strained smile pressed to Ciel's fingertips and Sebastian let out a sigh of relief. These outbursts were wearing him out. It was aggravating to never know when they were going to hit and what would cause them. What all served to irritate Sebastian more, was that he couldn't soothe Ciel fully nor stop them from occurring in the first place. "Are you okay?"
Ciel nodded slowly in reply. With his fingers still lingering on Sebastian's lips, he idly wondered if they would feel the same if he were to kiss Sebastian. Swallowing nervously, he decided to test it. He quickly leaned up, but due to his haste and the laughing gas present in his system, he misjudged the distance and ended up with his lips pressed to Sebastian's cheek.
Sebastian jumped, not expecting such an action. He turned to look down at Ciel, who still seemed hazed by the laughing gas. A kiss wouldn't be the oddest things his patients had tried while influenced by the gas. Sebastian just shrugged it off as Ciel being grateful, and a little buzzed. The area on his cheek where Ciel had kissed him tingled and Sebastian had to force himself not to touch the spot.
"Thank you," Sebastian said after a moment, not knowing what else to say to the boy.
"You're welcome," Ciel mumbled. He was still somewhat high from the gas, and he leaned against Sebastian even more, his head resting on his shoulder. He breathed in the scent that clung to the doctor's clothes and couldn't help but give a small smile and giggle.
They sat like that for quite awhile, Ciel sitting within Sebastian's arms. The doctor didn't stop to think how inappropriate the situation was. If anyone happened to see, he could face some possibly unfavorable consequences. But the action was innocent enough, Sebastian reasoned. He was only providing comfort to a child that was so close to being completely broken. It was nothing more than a paternal fondness.
Ciel finally shifted away, now able to sit up on his own. He snapped his fingers once, and Seb trotted over without hesitation. Grasping the harness, the blind boy stood to his feet. "I'm sorry," he apologized, shuffling his feet awkwardly. "I can't be making this easy on you."
Sebastian shook his head, denying the accusation. "Not at all." It wasn't true, but he wasn't about to allow Ciel to pout anymore. Sebastian could deal with the challenges that Ciel proposed. He stood then, and proceeded to lead Ciel out the door, stopping only to retrieve his clipboard.
"Let's head to my office." Sebastian pushed Ciel out the door and shut it behind them.
Ciel's legs moved automatically. He wasn't thinking about where exactly he was going. He was simply following where Seb led him. The silence stretched on until they reached the office, and Ciel collapsed onto the couch, curling into a small ball. His hand idly stroked his dog's head, an action that comforted him.
"Comfortable?" Sebastian asked in a teasing tone. The boy was already making himself at home in his office. He didn't mind any, but it was amusing and heartening to see the boy relax. It gave hope that Sebastian was winning ground with Ciel; that the boy was slowly beginning to open up to trusting Sebastian.
"Yeah," Ciel replied. He was tired again, his energy having been drained after the panic attack. The side affects of the gas were slowly dissipating; the only sign that he had received laughing gas was an occasional giggle. His eyelids drooped, and he began to succumb to sleep. However, his stomach chose that moment to growl loudly.
The sound was loud in the quiet office and both males heard it quite clearly. Sebastian's head perked and he regarded Ciel silently for a moment as he tried to put a name to the sound. "Are you hungry?" he asked after a moment once he realized what he had heard. It was mid-day, almost lunch time so it was only natural the boy would grow hungry. Even Sebastian was feeling a similar yearning for food.
"Yeah, I didn't eat breakfast today." Ciel looked away, knowing that he'd lied. He had eaten, but the food just hadn't stayed in his stomach. "I was too worried about the treatment."
Sebastian looked quickly to the clock and then back to Ciel. "When is you mother coming to get you?" He needed to know in order to gauge the time they had left. If all went well they could grab a quick bite to eat.
"She's going to be a little late today, but she said anywhere between four thirty and five," Ciel answered.
"Great." Sebastian pushed away from his desk, and stood. "How about some lunch then." They could head to the cafeteria and grab a quick bite. He moved to the door but stopped before he reached it. Turning he looked down at the dog and then back up at Ciel. "You can leave your dog here. I think I can do a well enough job of leading you around safely."
Ciel bit his lip, reluctant to leave Seb behind, but ordered him to stay nonetheless. He cautiously made his way over to where Sebastian was, his hand held out in front of him so that he didn't run into the doctor. He jumped a little when he felt something touch his arm but immediately relaxed upon realizing that it was only Sebastian.
"Let's go eat," Ciel said, a slight tremor in his voice.
A hand reached for Ciel's and began to pull him along. Sebastian played with the idea of keeping his touch to Ciel's shoulder, but decided it would be better if the boy could relax under Sebastian's touch no matter the area. After all, it would be better on both of them as the treatment progressed.
"What are you hungry for?" Sebastian asked as they waited in front of the elevators.
"Something sweet," Ciel replied. "But I should eat something good first, probably. Pizza, if they have it."
"I wouldn't call pizza good, but what do I know? I'm not a nutritionist." Sebastian laughed at his own words just as the elevator dinged and they pushed their way in. The ride was quick and efficient, leaving them to hurry on their way to the cafeteria.
Ciel could hear people walking and talking, and he subconsciously pressed closer to Sebastian's side. He didn't know any of these people, and that made him more on edge than usual. One person, talking on a cell phone and not paying attention to where he was walking, bumped into Ciel as they rounded a corner. Ciel gave a small yelp of surprise, thrown off balance.
"Watch it!" Frowning, Sebastian turned back to Ciel and checked the boy over. "Are you?"
Ciel nodded. "I'm okay." His arm tingled where the person had bumped him, and he rubbed it as though doing so would rid himself of the feeling of someone else touching him. "That happens a lot, especially if someone isn't watching where they're going."
"People shouldn't be so oblivious." Sebastian's tone suggested that he was irritated, if not a little angry at the same happening. There was a harshness in it that Ciel didn't often hear when the doctor spoke. A moment a silence passed and Sebastian seemed to shake the dark mood off. "So pizza and something sweet? I think we'll be able to find something like that." The doors to the cafeteria were pushed open and the loud buzz of people eating and talking met their ears.
Ciel practically hid behind Sebastian as they entered the room, feeling childish as he did. His grip tightened on Sebastian's hand, seeking some kind of comfort. The sounds and smells overwhelmed his senses, and he had to take a deep breath to calm himself down. He would definitely embarrass himself if he were to have a panic attack in this crowded room.
Following Sebastian, they weaved their way through the throng of people to the register. The cashier looked over, recognizing Sebastian. She blushed and smiled at him. "What can I get for you today?"
Sebastian ordered himself a deli sandwich and then looked over towards Ciel. "Cheese or pepperoni?" he asked, not sure what the younger male would prefer.
"Pepperoni, please," Ciel answered. Even though he couldn't see, he could tell the woman kept glancing over at him, probably wondering why he was with Sebastian. He kept his gaze fixed towards his feet. He hated it when people stared at him.
After Sebastian paid and they received their food, they managed to find a vacant table in a quiet corner. Ciel sat down and picked up his slice, taking a small bite. It tasted good, especially since he was hungry, but he forced himself to eat slowly, not wanting to eat too quickly and get sick again.
They ate in a relative silence, enjoying the other's company. It wasn't until Sebastian finished his sandwich and Ciel had started on his dessert did the first words break the quiet. "How was your meal?" Sebastian asked, clearing away both his and Ciel's plates.
"It was good," Ciel murmured. His stomach was now full, and he felt better. He had more energy, and since the injections were done with for the day, he didn't have to worry about the food coming back up. "How was your sandwich?"
"It was good enough for hospital food." And really it was. All that was important was that it was edible and filled Sebastian's stomach. Ciel's jumbo chocolate chip cookies were eaten quickly and Sebastian decided that it was probably time for them to get back to the office. Too many people were sending them looks, mainly doctors who knew Sebastian. He had to admit that it wasn't in his usual behavior to cater to patients quite the way he was with Ciel. The boy had been an exception to the rule and Sebastian could freely admit he enjoyed spending time with the boy when he wasn't having panic attacks.
They made it back to the office without any incidents, and Seb was there to greet them, barking and wagging his tail happily upon seeing his master return. Ciel smiled, petting Seb before taking a seat back on the couch. Seb then turned his attention to Sebastian, trotting over to him and looking up at him with big brown eyes.
Sebastian didn't smile down at the dog, and quickly turned to ignore the animal in favor of giving his attention to the dog's master. "You still have a while till your mom is here, and I don't have an appointment to get ready for. So it's up to you as to what we can do to fill the time." There was a stack of papers Sebastian could get working on, but it could be done later. Normally, and with any other patient, they would be sent back out into the waiting room to await their ride. Ciel was indeed special, and perhaps Sebastian saw the boy as some sort of a younger brother. If not that, then he couldn't put a name to his affection towards the boy.
Ciel shrugged. "I don't know." He realized that he should have brought a book with him to read, but it was too late to do anything about that now. He'd just have to remember it for next time. That thought sent a shiver down his spine. He was already dreading next week's injections. He pushed the feeling of impending doom aside. He could worry about it later in the safety of his home.
"Is there a place outside where I could walk Seb? He's been inside for a while, so I'm sure he needs to go out," Ciel replied. Seb's ears perked up at the word 'outside,' and he barked once, moving forward with a hopeful look on his face.
"There's a small outdoor sitting area at the back of the building. You'll be able to find some grass and gardens there," Sebastian explained although he already knew that he'd be following Ciel. Thinking on it, there wasn't much keeping him in the office at this point. He could pack up and lock up and then wait outside for Ciel's mom to come. Once the dog was finished with his business, they could move towards the main entrance and wait there.
"Okay. You want to go out, Seb?" Ciel asked, already knowing the answer as he grasped the harness and stood. Tail still moving rapidly from side to side, Seb began to move towards the door, eager to get outside in the sunshine.
Ciel laughed. "I think we better hurry. He really wants to go out."
Leading the way, Sebastian went back the way they came, locking up the door to his office and heading down the hall and back to the elevator. Someone was holding open the sliding doors for them, but Sebastian waved them along. They would catch the next one. Sebastian didn't know how Ciel would react to being with a stranger in such tight quarters.
The next elevator was empty and Ciel was ushered in with Sebastian behind him. The ride was quick and thankfully no one tried to catch a ride with them. Downstairs on the bottom floor they exited and headed towards the small gardens at the back of the building.
Since Seb was a seeing eye dog, he'd been trained to ignore distractions, such as any cats that they might come across. He'd also been taught to behave when he was on duty and not go running off anywhere. As they walked out of the door and into the bright sunshine, Seb obediently trotted on the sidewalk.
Ciel listened to the sounds he could hear while Sebastian led them to a private area. There were patients and nurses talking off to one side, and several patients had family members visiting them. His grip tightened on the harness, and he found himself aching for the comforting touch of Sebastian's hand upon his shoulder.
They reached a patch of grass and Sebastian went on to lead Ciel onto the plush turf and waited for the dog to do his business. A command was given and Sebastian watched as the dog proceeded to sniff for an appropriate spot before relieving himself. Sebastian's nose scrunched at the sight and quickly turned away.
Seb soon was done, but Ciel still stood there, enjoying the warm rays hitting his face. Despite being a bit on the chilly side, he thought it was a beautiful day out, as far as he could tell. Spring was just around the corner, and he could hardly wait to smell the flowers and hear the birds singing.
He let out a sigh, relaxing his tense muscles, and tilted his head back. Normally, he wouldn't stay outside in the open like this, but he didn't think he had much to worry about at the hospital. What was here that could possibly harm him?
Metal clanging against each other caught his attention, and he flinched. It sounded like -
The metal bars clanged shut, effectively locking the cage. "Just be a good boy and stay. Not that you could go anywhere even if you did manage to get out," the man laughed.
He watched him leave, hugging his knees to his chest and wincing at the action. It hurt. He hurt. He just wanted out. He wanted -
"Home..." Ciel gasped out.
Ciel was scooped into Sebastian's arms the moment that glassy look was seen in Ciel's eye. "You're going home." The doctors voice was soothing and he quickly walked back into the hospital, the dog following obediently next to him. "I'll make sure you get home."
Ciel was in too much shock to fully comprehend that he was being carried. He only subconsciously clung tighter to Sebastian, burying his face in the doctor's neck to drown out the horrifying memories. Doctors and nurses walking down the hallways parted to let Sebastian pass by, glancing over their shoulders as they wondered what in the world was going on.
Mey-rin came hurrying to meet Sebastian when she saw them coming. "Did he have a reaction to the injections or the laughing gas?" She asked in a worried tone.
The nurse was waved away and Sebastian continued his way towards the main part of the building and to the front sliding doors. There was a bench to the side of the building next to some bushes and trees. It was secluded and away from prying eyes, a perfect spot. Sebastian sat and adjusted Ciel lightly to sit on his lap. For being as old as Ciel was, the boy was small, slim, and petite. When standing, he only came to Sebastian's chest.
Ciel leaned against the broad chest. His eyes were still glassy, and his entire body was shaking. Every once in a while, a small whimper would escape his lips, but other than that, he made no sound. Seb sat down by Sebastian's feet, staring intently at his master. He poked Ciel's hand with his nose, but didn't attempt any other contact.
Finally, Ciel seemed to come out of his terror, and the tremors began to disappear. He shook his head, slightly disoriented and curious about the warmth he felt surrounding him.
Sebastian's hand ran through Ciel's hair in a soothing gesture. The boy smelled of cinnamon apples and without realizing it Sebastian was leaning closer to take in the strong scent. It was peaceful sitting there in the late autumn sun with Ciel calm and relaxed in his arms. For the first time, Sebastian couldn't feel a tense muscle and he marveled at the fact.
Smelling old spice, Ciel realized that he was in Sebastian's arms and sitting on his lap. A small blush dusted his cheeks, and he nervously chewed on the inside of his lip. He couldn't help but remember the softness of Sebastian's lips and cheek, and he was surprised to discover that he wanted to feel it again. When he had kissed Sebastian earlier, he'd missed and ended up kissing his cheek instead of his lips. Reflecting back on it, Ciel decided that that had probably been for the best. If he had actually managed to kiss the doctor on the lips, what would Sebastian have done?
Ciel let out a small sigh. He'd settle for kissing Sebastian's cheek, then. Turning his head towards Sebastian, Ciel leaned forward.
The sudden movement startled Sebastian as he wondered if Ciel was relapsing back into his terrifying memories. His head snapped to the side just in time to meet Ciel head on. Everything happened in a second, like most awkward moments did, and Sebastian was left frozen as the boy's soft lips were pressed firmly to his own.
Realization of the situation dawned on Sebastian and he quickly drew his head back. The same tingle was on his lips as it had been on his cheek earlier that day. Only this time Sebastian could taste the boy as his tongue darted out to wet his suddenly dry lips. Ciel tasted of something salty but sweet and reminded Sebastian briefly like a chocolate covered pretzel.
Around them, the atmosphere grew uncomfortable and Sebastian found himself trying to mend the situation. Such an act between doctor and patient was highly unprofessional, not to mention Sebastian was a good twelve years older then the boy. The kiss on the cheek earlier that day was innocent enough to rub off and Sebastian, feeling guilty for the deceptive idea, decided to use Ciel's disability to salvage the situation. The boy couldn't know the difference between cheek and lips with such a quick peck.
"Is this becoming a habit, a kiss on the cheek?" Sebastian tried to laugh it off as if the whole thing was nothing. Because it really was nothing, and would always be as such.
Ciel froze for a second. A frown was close to forming, but he quickly pasted a smile on instead. "Sorry. It was an accident. I didn't mean to kiss you again," he apologized, even though it could hardly be called a kiss. Still, he was slightly hurt by Sebastian's flippant dismissal of what had happened, but he tried to tell himself that it didn't mean anything. Sebastian, after all, was his doctor. They weren't supposed to have personal relationships with their patients.
Realizing that he was still sitting on Sebastian, Ciel coughed nervously. "Um, I can sit on my own now..."
Sebastian's arms unwound from Ciel and the boy slipped into the extra space on the bench. The dog came up to him and Sebastian leaned away from the animal, frowning when it licked Ciel's hand. "Your mom should be here soon," he said to keep a silence from settling around them.
"Yeah," Ciel said quietly. He fidgeted in his seat, twisting his fingers together. There was an awkwardness between the two of them now, and Ciel wished that he could just go back in time by five minutes and undo what had transpired.
He honestly didn't know what was wrong with him. Normally, he shied away from any contact with anyone, even his own parents to some degree. So why was he deliberately seeking contact with Sebastian, who was almost a complete stranger?
Sebastian broke Ciel's train of thought with a heavy hand on the boy's shoulder. "Your mom is here." Then the hand was gone and Sebastian was standing to greet the woman. She could not have come at a better time and the doctor was feeling a little more at ease now that he was no longer alone with his patient.
"Good evening, Mrs. Phantomhive," Sebastian greeted kindly.
Rachel smiled at him. "Hello, Sebastian. I'm sorry I'm late, but I had a very important meeting to discuss getting more books in braille for the local libraries." She peered over Sebastian's shoulder at Ciel, then lowered her voice. "How did today go? I know he had the first of his injections."
"He was perfect. Didn't put up a fuss at all," Sebastian said. His smile was a bit strained but Rachel didn't seemed to take notice of it.
"That's good," she said, relieved. "I was so worried." A dark shadow crossed her face, but as soon as it had appeared, it was gone. "Are you ready to go, Ciel?"
Ciel wanted to get up and run to the car, but he forced himself to act natural. He didn't want his mom to worry more than she already did. "Yeah, I'm ready." Seb led him to where his mom and Sebastian were, and Ciel paused, glancing sideways at the spot where he knew Sebastian was standing. "I'll see you next week, then?"
"I'll look forward to it." Sebastian patted Ciel on the head and was surprised when the boy didn't even flinch. The hand was withdrawn so that mother and son could leave and head home. From the curb, Sebastian continued to watch them until they disappeared into their car and then until the vehicle was no longer in sight as well.
The office was dark, darker then Sebastian remembered it to be. Even the walls seemed to be closing in to suffocate those who passed through. It was then that Sebastian realized that he was not walking. The squeaking of wheels came from beneath him as he was pushed along on a gurney by faceless doctors and he found himself feeling unnerved.
Double doors opened to admit them as they plunged into a blinding light. Sebastian blinked and found he could not see for a moment, and he couldn't even hear. Everything was a dead quiet as panic flared in him. He attempted to move, to flee, but his body refused to budge. With his mouth open, Sebastian screamed into the silence and everything went black before the room materialized around him.
It was the examination room back at his office, the one they used for young kids. He recognized it by the poster of the kitten on the wall. Relief flooded him and he relaxed back only to have his eyes widen. Every movement sounded with a crinkle of paper. Looking down he saw that instead of his button dress shirt and slacks, he wore only the flimsy paper hospital gown.
"What's happening?" Sebastian whispered out into the quiet room, expecting no answer.
"You were sick. But you don't have to worry. I'm here to help you get better," came a voice from the door where a young male stood. There was hardly any light shining into the room so his face was shrouded in shadows. He stepped into the room. "My name is Ciel Phantomhive and I will be your nurse for tonight," he purred as he flicked on a small light.
"Ciel!" Sebastian couldn't believe that the boy was standing there in front of him. The situation was making him more and more unsettled. Ciel's state of dress did not make him feel anymore comfortable. The boy was in a cliched nurses outfit, skirt and all. It reminded Sebastian of the slutty costumes they sold in stores for girls on Halloween who wanted the naughty nurse look. But if Sebastian memory served right, even those costumes were more modest then the skirt Ciel was wearing.
"What are you doing?" Sebastian's voice cracked, and he tried to get away as the boy approached, only to curse when he found that he could still not move himself.
"Easy, Sebastian. You don't have much strength. You need my help." Ciel now stood by the bed. He reached out and brushed his fingers against Sebastian's cheek. Leaning down, he nipped his ear before licking it. "It's time to take your medicine now." He picked up a bottle and opened it. He poured out the correct amount onto a spoon. "Open wide..." Ciel then stuck the liquid in his mouth and leaned down.
Sebastian's mouth was firmly clamped when Ciel's lips descended upon his own. That was quickly corrected as Ciel's tongue forced its way in, making Sebastian drink the medication. The liquid was hot on his tongue and reminded Sebastian of alcohol, whiskey maybe. It settled in his stomach, heat radiating throughout his body from the substance.
"What did you give me?" Sebastian asked, voice oddly husky.
"Just a simple aphrodisiac," Ciel murmured, tongue licking Sebastian's lips. His hand crept to Sebastian's thigh and slid down to the hem of the paper gown. He kissed Sebastian again as he climbed onto the bed.
As if on cue, Sebastian could feel the heat pooling low in his gut and clear arousal forcing his cock up into an erection. "Ciel... W-we shouldn't be doing this," he tried to reason. "This isn't appropriate." It was so hard to think of why this was bad when Ciel's hand worked its way up Sebastian's thigh until it was grasping at the hardness hidden beneath the gown. In that moment everything felt so good, so right.
Ciel smirked into the kiss. It seemed as though the other male was beginning to give in. His hand stroked Sebastian's cock, and a low moan echoed in the room. Ciel twirled his thumb around the head, smearing pre-cum from the tip. "Do you want my mouth here?" He whispered.
Sebastian shook his head as a contradicting moan slipped past his lips. His mind kept trying to supply reasons as to why this was all wrong. It was a losing fight. He couldn't push Ciel away and the drug was fogging his mind more and more. What was left of his inhibitions was slowly melting away.
"Ciel," he breathed as Sebastian met eyes with the boy. The look that passed between them had tremors of pleasure coursing through him. Sebastian didn't know how long he would last.
Ciel slowly slid the gown up to Sebastian's hips. Holding Sebastian's length, he bent down and gave it a small lick, feeling the other male shiver. He began to tease him with small nips and licks, steadily working his way up until he guided the length fully into his mouth.
Every second that seemed to drift by drove Sebastian further from sanity as he succumbed to the pleasure of Ciel's mouth. It was maddening not being able to move. His body wanted so badly to thrust up into Ciel's mouth, but all Sebastian could do was lay there at the boy's mercy.
Tightness coiled within Sebastian's belly and he gasped out as his oncoming orgasm made itself known. He called out, voice hoarse from moans that could not be withheld. "Ciel... don't." He tried to dissuade the boy, anything to get that wonderful mouth off of himself. The wrongness of everything came slamming back into Sebastian's mind just as his orgasm pushed to be allowed.
Ciel ignored Sebastian, continuing to suck. When Sebastian did come, Ciel swallowed before smirking up at him and crawling up to kiss him. His tongue swept over Sebastian's bottom lip, seeking entrance, and his hand lowered again to Sebastian's cock.
The limp member was massaged and Sebastian felt his eyes droop. Everything around him seemed to fade, except for Ciel's face. Those blue eyes were such a vibrant blue that they pierced the oncoming darkness. "Ciel... Ciel..." Sebastian chanted the name. Each time it became slightly more frantic as the boy finally began to fade as well.
Sebastian's stomach dropped and he shot forward, eyes wide. Ciel's name was on his tongue but it immediately died as his room came into focus. His body was damp with sweat and a far stickier substance between his thighs. Shock poured through him as he tried to make sense of what had just occurred. The dream had been disturbing and Sebastian felt his stomach turn; whether in disgust or desire Sebastian couldn't tell. That alone worried him more than anything else.
"Shit," he cursed, hands coming up to massage his temples. All of a sudden Sebastian wasn't looking forward to Ciel's next appointment. Things had just taken a less than interesting turn and Sebastian was at a loss as to how to deal with this unwelcome development.