"Where are you taking me?"Ciel asked allowing himself to be guided by his mate.

"You will have to wait just a bit longer, please, keep your eyes closed." Sebastian requested softly..

"What an amazing time you and I have had my Ciel, Venice, a short journey to Rome, the visit to our special field, you and I have seen so many beautiful sights that we will surely cherish for all eternity." Sebastian became still, taking a moment to smile at his mate.

"Are we there, can I look now?"

"One moment more, please, just a few steps more. I promise you it is well worth the wait. Venice had quite a romantic effect on you, I very much enjoyed seeing you have such a wonderful time, the smile has not left you, You were so relaxed and happy, you gave me a rare gift, it;;s not often that you allow me to hold you so closely, and to have you with me through these years, it's so much more than I could have ever hoped for.

I know that we have had many hard times, from nearly losing my father years ago, to you following me into a war, seeming to know that I would need you. Though I stand by what I said to you, you shouldn't have risked your life for mine. It showed me just how much you cared for me. You deliberately disobeyed my father to keep our family safe and after all this time, here we are, together. That's quite an achievement for our kind. Most fear my father and had they been put in our situations, they would have allowed their mate to die. You were offered the throne should I not return, A life that would have been easier in many ways than the life I offered, but you were always there. This is how you know that the love you hold for your mate is true and everlasting. Our love is a once in a lifetime and I could never imagine my life without you." Sebastian said gently turning Ciel to the right.

"Of course I followed you, I don't care about your father's chair. It's not you, I couldn't let those things take you from us, I love you too much to ever let that happen, I didn't bond with you to be ruler of anything. I just want our family. The love that you give me is and always will be enough for me."

"Open your eyes my love." Sebastian said, he was touched by Ciel's words and actions over the course of their relationship. The former Earl was the only one that could ever fill his heart with happiness and make it beat just a little faster.

Ciel's eyes opened and widened. The sight before him was just as breathtaking as Sebastian had promised,

The ocean, which stretched as far as his eyes could see, was glowing brightly as if it were filled with...

"Underwater stars, this is where Rachel got it." Ciel said in awe . "It's amazing." Sebastian wrapped his arms around Ciel from behind.

"They aren't real stars of course, but I thought that it would be a perfect way spend Valentine's Day, the two of us, gazing out into a 'starry sea' Having dinner at the beach, followed by a drink or two, and the rest of the night spent with you in my arms cuddling, on a blanket, an perhaps a surprise or two."Sebastian gestured to the left, A blanket had been laid out next to a table which held a bucket of ice containing the wine they had received, a box of Ciel's favorite chocolates and a vase filled with beautifully arranged white roses.

Ciel turned to his mate, his smile widening,

"You didn't have to do all this, I would've just been happy to have time with you., I don't-"Sebastian pulled him close, leaning him back before kissing him lovingly. Ciel placed his palm on Sebastian's cheek softly, deepening the kiss. When finally they pulled away, they found themselves gazing into each others eyes.

"That's exactly why you deserve it. You don't ask these things of me, nor do you expect it from me. Time together and the love that we share, those are the most important things to you., those who ask for nothing, should have everything, I would give you the world Ciel. If you told me it would make you truly happy, I would move Heaven and Earth to prove to you that you're what matters to me above all else. You are my treasure, my precious angel, my life and my heart Ciel Michaelis, we have overcome everything thrown at us and it's my hope that as our love grows ever stronger, you will always know this. I've loved you forever Ciel, if I could only ask for one gift, it's this. You at my side, filling my life with happiness and love.:the older demon took hold of Ciel as he stood up, carrying him to the blanket, where he lowered him onto it gently and took his place beside him.

"Are you hungry my love?"Sebastian asked nuzzling Ciel.

"A little. I suppose it's about that time." Sebastian turned to the table and filled the feeding glass, handing it to Ciel along with the empty one which was filled and given back. They sat in silence, Sebastian felt his mate lean into him and again began to nuzzle him,

"This is nice." Ciel said calmly.

"Our way of giving our deep affection may differ from the human ways, but I can't help noticing how much more you respond in a positive way to this."

"Because it's the way demons give love, you're being natural, and I can feel all the love you have for me, in your own way of showing it. Hugs are great Sebastian, but when you're doing what's natural to you, it's easier to feel that. You do the same thing when I hug you, hugs are a natural way that humans give affection." Ciel told him.

"Whatever the reason for doing what we do, and our responses, you are the only one I have ever wanted to give this affection to. I love you so very much Ciel. Let's try our best to hold onto this feeling even after we've returned home. Though life with six small children can be stressful, we should take time to have these moments more. I promise you that I will do all I can to make sure you feel ever bit as loved and cherished as you do right now."

"You always do. I'm sorry I don't respond very well to it sometimes. I know it's no excuse, but having-"

"Ciel, being a parent is a full time job, this we know all too well. It can be difficult to find the time, however, seeing how much this has changed your mood, just to be out for a while, I would like you to think about this, once a week, twice if we can manage, you and I leave the children in the care of Lady Elizabeth and the servants,and you and I will go out for the evening, we can do anything you like, a long walk, dinner by the lake, star gazing, just as long as it brings us closer together."

"I don't know, this was incredible, but I just don't think it's fair to Lizzy or the children to-" Sebatian slipped an arm behind his mate pulling him down until he was lying on the blanket, staring up at his mate.

'I insist that you consider it." He said softly. "After all, it seems you've finally lost your ability to resist the famous Michaelis charm." He leaned down to kiss Ciel only for the young demon to place his hand on his chest softly.

Ciel smirked up at him. "Resisted, you should know better by now." Ciel teased, Sebastian sighed,

"You always do this..my poor broken heart will never-"

"You're such a faker, moments ago you were telling me that-" Sebastian chuckled.

"Faker, my darling Ciel, I dare you to call this fake," Sebastian challenged kissing him once more.

"Go on, was it fake, tell the truth/" the older demon prodded, Ciel remained silent.

"You just can't do it can you?"

"I could, but you want the truth, but I never give in that easy do I?"

"So it's like that is is?"

"The children aren't here to help you now. You can't make me say a word."

"Is that what you think, you disobedient little dog?"

"That's right, you damn demon. You couldn't get me to say it if it was the last-"

"You're being such a little monster, in times like this there is only one course of action and I am not afraid to use it."Sebatian lifted Ciel into his arms and rose from the ground.

"this is your final warning." Ciel laughed.

"I'm not afraid of you."

"I see, well then, a visit to Soma and Agni should straighten you out."

"You wouldn't dare."

"say it."

"Never."

"You're leaving me no choice in the matter."

"You're being a jerk, quit it."

"You know what I want to hear," Ciel rested his head on Sebastian's chest, with a sigh, examining his butler's uniform.

"What is it?" Sebastian asked, now concerned that he had taken the game too far.

"I was just thinking...it's so hard to find good help these days, butlers are so eager to pawn their-"

"you want to play it that way, really?" Sebastian replied.

"Play, my butler is displeasing me. What sort of playing is that?" Sebastian set Ciel down and took a step back.

"You might want to be a bit nicer with your staff, one day you may find that they are no longer interested in keeping up appearances and a beast lurks beneath.

"Beast isn't a word I'd use to describe a butler who gets distracted by cats because they're so cute and fluffy, I'd expect that from Lizzy." Sebastian chuckled darkly. Ciel turned to go back to the blanket only to find himself ensnared by a pair of clawed hands.

"you have been warned, now that the butler has gone, and the monster has hold of you, there is mo one else here,whatever will you do?" both demons grinned, their game was just beginning.