Disclaimer: Kuro is not mine ;____;
Chapters: 2/?
Rating: T
Pairing: Sebastian x Ciel
Sorry for the late update! . But I've been really busy with school.. please enjoy chapter two of 'True and False'! o/
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Chapter 2
Elizabeth Middleford was be the woman to steal his master from him. How ironic it was, when Ciel and Elizabeth would be married and had moved into the Phantomhive mansion. Guess which butler would serve the earl and his lovely wife, whom Sebastian detested.
The demon didn't know himself why his hate towards that young lady was so deep, he hadn't hated Elizabeth until this year. Not until Ciel Phantomhive had grown into a young man, had Sebastian hated Elizabeth. Such a beautiful boy should get the perfect partner, not a non-intellegent, loud-mouthed and silly girl who's good-for-nothing.
One reason, which reason Sebastian couldn't deny, was the never-ending lust he felt towards young master. Since the young master had started to mature, the demon had had a hard time bathing him. For his disappointment Ciel had announced he wouldn't need Sebastian's help with bathing one year ago. Wonder what made the young master do that decision.. the teen's scarlet cheeks just couldn't have anything to do with embarassment, could they.
There was only one human Sebastian wanted and that was Ciel. That boy was the sculpture of sadness and tragedy and it fascinated the demon. He had learned to know Ciel quite well during the years and he knew how Ciel was never truly happy, he was never able to forget about what happened to his parents. And being a queen's watchdog, Ciel Phantomhive couldn't be an average 'good person', not with that amout of lives he'd taken. Not with his own hands of course, Ciel was way too aristocratic to do that. Always making someone else do the dirty work. That wicked sense of thinking drew Sebastian to Ciel, to the point when Sebastian knew that he needed the young master.
"..My eyes only follow one being."
No one else was like young master, not even close. Only he could bring spice to Sebastian's life in the human world. Only him did the demon think about. Only he was going to die when the contract would be over.
Yes, Ciel Phantomhive belonged to Sebastian. Even if Ciel was getting married to Elizabeth, the boy's body and soul belonged throughoutly to Sebastian. He'd make sure Elizabeth wouldn't touch his property, even if he had to kill her.
Sebastian smirked to himself and licked his lips. Young master wouldn't have it easy.
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Sebastian had been acting weird, the butler didn't usually have that weird look in his eyes or smirk all the time. But tonight that was exactly how he had been acting. It made Ciel very confused since Sebastian hadn't acted like this one time during their contract. And there was something unusual about the mood too, it was like something big and dramatic was happening very soon, and Ciel had no idea what it was. On the other side, Sebastian seemed to be too aware of it. It was like the demon was pressuring Ciel to prepare for that something. How it was possible, the boy didn't know, and honestly, he wasn't sure if something was really happening or was it his mind playing tricks on him.
But there was definetly something mischievous about that butler's smile. It wasn't the usual fake, 'ready for business'- smile, or that devilish smirk which haunted Ciel's dreams for weeks after seeing it. No.. this smile was definetly genuine and wicked, but also very mischievous and almost.. lustful.
Damn, he caught himself thinking about Sebastian again. Ciel turned in his bed again and buried himself into the sheets once again. It was no use to sleep when Sebastian kept interrupting his thoughts, Ciel knew the image of the demon never left his thoughts easily. A good question was why he couldn't stop thinking about Sebastian, when he and Elizabeth were engaged and he was supposed to pay some attention to her. Well, the butler was indeed attractive, some may even call him 'worth drooling'. But what did those female's know about Sebastian? Nothing at all. They had no idea how pure evil Sebastian Michaelis was, no idea what that man was capable of doing. But attractive.. yes, even Ciel had to admit that. It wasn't often when men with that kind of looks came across.
He sighed and opened his eyes once again, staring at the dark room full with shadows. Elizabeth indeed. The engagement. Ciel knew he shouldv'e proposed to her this day since that's what he'd said to Sebastian. Heck he and Elizabeth had been engaged for so many years and she had been waiting for that proposal for very long. The only problem was that Ciel didn't see Elizabeth the same way the lovestruck girl saw him. Elizabeth wasn't even his friend, only someone he could tolerate and that was it. And yet he was planning to marry that girl.. money and business are strange things to make people agree to arranged marriages.
A ring, he didn't have a ring for her. Ciel frowned as he realized this. He should've gone and bought one today but he just didn't remember since he had had loads and loads of paperwork to do. Maybe if he'd explain to Elizabeth, she'd understand? Well, that girl was so stupid that she might not even notice that her ring was missing.
Ciel chuckled lightly to himself, the whole situation was so strangely amusing to him. Even though the decision to marry Elizabeth would make his whole life miserable, he'd still do it for the sake of relations and even amusement. But not affection. Besides, there wasn't anyone other he could marry, not any else girl.
He found himself thinking about Sebastian again. Sometimes Ciel wondered what he felt towards the demon. Was it fear? Superiority? Hate? Or even respect, or.. affection? Ciel didn't know since the feeling was sort of mixed and hard to understand. The teen only knew that he had no romantic feelings towards that demon. That was for sure.
But why did he feel so guilty for marrying Elizabeth? Why did his mind keep flashing images of Sebastian all the time? Even though his life was in Sebastian's hands, the butler could kill him any time or do anything he wished with him, Ciel was an independent being who wanted to lead his own life. Sebastian couldn't control his mind, thoughts or heart. And yet he felt like the demon was inside his head, changing Ciel's will and thoughts, controlling him. Sebastian was the puppet master and Ciel was the marionette doll.
Ciel frowned and forced away the thoughts about Sebastian. Tomorrow he would propose to Elizabeth. From tomorrow he'd belong to no one else but himself.
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"Ciel!! I've missed you so much!" A blonde girl squealed as she ran to the said boy and hugged him tightly. She was smiling at him widely.
"Elizabeth.. please let go of me," Ciel sighed and tried to escape from the girl's grasp. She was unbelievebly strong and it took some effort for Ciel to break free. Elizabeth was still smiling like a stupid person, eyes shining, the girl was obviously nervous and excited. It was like she hadn't matured at all and was still a twelve-year-old little girl. Which wasn't true.. Elizabeth was a very tall young woman and some could say she was very pretty too. In Ciel's opinion Elizabeth didn't look bad at all but her character was annoying and untolerable.
"Let's go to the living room and have a chat. You did come here because you had something to tell me, didn't you?" The girl in front of him was grinning widely, waiting for a response.
"Well yes.. I think that matter should indeed be discussed privately. Shall we go?" Ciel forced a tiny smile as he took Elizabeth by the hand and led the young miss to the huge living room. When the two of them sat down on the luxurious sofa, the mood tensed a lot. Elizabeth was staring at him with a waiting look on her face, holding his hand and in that way preventing him from leaving.
Ciel gulped and collected his pride and courage.
"I think you know why I'm here, Elizabeth. I can see it in your eyes"
The girl smiled even widely, if possible and moved closer to the young earl. Ciel was feeling even more nervous now.
"We've been engaged for quite a while now.. and I've decided on our relationship's future. Since we are both wealthy and belong to the same social class, it'd be natural for me to choose you as my wife. But you see, I have a mind of my own too. Elizabeth, I have my own pride too-"
Elizabeth slapped him. Tears were running down her eyes as she hit Ciel over and over again. He was too surprised to do anything.
"You fool! You just don't understand anything! I've loved you for so many years and tried to get to know you, but you've always pushed me away from your side. How can you be so cold? So emotionless? JERK!!"
Ciel had never seen her so angry before. Elizabeth was usually the sweet, good-natured girl who dreamed of castles and princes. But apparently she had grown to have a stronger character. To tell the truth, he found it quite entertaining since no one usually yelled at him in this manner.
"Who said anything about that? You're the fool, Elizabeth. I was saying that I do have my own pride, but I've come to the conclusion that it's the best for both to get married. So," Ciel got down on one knee before she had the time to say anything, and took her hand into his. When he looked into her eyes, he could see her crying again. But with a smile on her face.
"Elizabeth Middleford, would you be my wife?" The question was simple, Ciel had nothing more to say. He didn't love her or even like her, so he couldn't say anything romantic to her. Ciel knew she would've liked that but it wasn't as if he cared that much.
It was only a matter of time when she'd notice that he didn't have a ring for her. Right now she didn't seem to care about that matter.
It was silent for a moment. Ciel was following Elizabeth's reaction. First she was just sitting there with eyes widened and her hands clutching Ciel's in an almost painful way. Then she seemed to have wakened up from her trance as she threw herself in his arms. He wasn't quite prepared for that one, so they both fell on the floor. Ciel couldn't help the uneasy feeling when she landed right on top of him and even laid her hand on his chest.
She bent closer to his ear and breathed into it. It tickled.
"Yes, I do."
It was as if Ciel could feel the happiness radiating from Elizabeth as she was lying on his chest. Btut the rays of happiness didn't reach him. Somehow he felt even more uneasy and confused now. He had thought those feelings would've disappeared now when he was officially her groom. No, as wrong as it was, Ciel found himself thinking about Sebastian. When he closed his eyes, he didn't see his fiancé whom he had just proposed to and was in his arms, no, he thought of that devilish demon butler. Ciel found himself wondering if this was the right decision to do.
He knew that at home, things would be worse than in Hell. With Sebastian's odd behaviour and his confused state and him only thinking about that demon, they couldn't interact without problems.
His eyes bothered Ciel the most. Especially that desire in them. Ciel couldn't help but wonder to whom that desire was meant for.
Elizabeth rolled to the floor. She had fallen asleep on him. Ciel smiled at the girl and used that one chance to escape the mansion. Yes, it was definetly a mistake to marry her. He didn't feel free from Sebastian, no, now he felt like he was eaten alive by two beings instead of one.
He whispered to her ear before leaving, "I'll bring your ring for you tomorrow. Sorry about that one," and left the mansion.
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Ciel had been right. Those seven hours when he had been at the Phantomhive mansion, living had been a nightmare. He couldn't help but avoid Sebastian's gaze, he didn't want to look into those eyes which could see everything. Ciel was almost sure that Sebastian could see his thoughts and emotions every time their eyes connected. That was something the young earl didn't want when he was in a confused state of mind.
There was a knock on the door. Ciel knew it was his demon butler, no one else bothered to knock on the door of his office.
"Come in, Sebastian." Ciel shivered when his butler entered the room. Even the noiseless way of opening doors made him feel weird today. He knew Sebastian was smiling at him, but Ciel didn't actually see it since he was 'studying some paperwork'.
"Isn't it time for the young master to go to bed? It's 10.30 and you'll have to wake up early tomorrow for the meeting. Please come with me, young master and I'll help you as usually." Ciel didn't bother to look at his butler, so the said man came to his desk. The teen's eyes widened as Sebastian grabbed his chin and forced him to look into those deep crimson eyes.
Sebastian's eyes looked especially fierce in the dim light and his smirk added to the impression.
"Now that is better, young master. One should always look in the eyes while talking. And now, isn't it time for bed?"
There it was again, that emotion in Sebastian's eyes. Lust. And Ciel couldn't disobey that look, so he let Sebastian lead him to his bedroom. His butler was gripping his arm in a painful way and when they finally reached Ciel's bed, Sebastian almost threw the boy on the bed. Ciel wasn't amused by this.
"What is the meaning of this, Sebastian?" The demon merely smiled at him and bowed for an apology.
"I'm truly sorry, young master. I just thought you'd have to get to bed before 23.00. That's why I rushed."
Such a lie it was. Ciel could feel how Sebastian was lying, the butler looked like he enjoyed not telling the truth. What was that talk about 'I'll never lie to you'? It was as if Sebastian was mocking him with that tone of voice and those eyes.
"Hm,apology accepted. So, can I ask you a question?" The butler didn't look at him, but Ciel could see him nodding.
"This is very stupid, but I'm starting to think it was a wrong decision to marry Elizabeth. What do you think about it?"
Sebastian pretended as if he hadn't heard the question and continued performing his duties by unfolding Ciel's sleeping clothes.
"Sebastian, answer my question. Now." His voice was demanding and the usual cold tone had crept back into his voice. He wanted answers from his butler, now.
Finally Sebastian turned around and faced the young master. Ciel felt a bit uncomfortable as the butler came too close, his head only few inches away from Sebastian's face. The butler was leaning over the bed, almost like pinning him down. It was like Ciel's every thought and feeling was seen once again.
"Young master, it is your decision and your marriage. I have nothing to do with it, merely helping with the ceremony itself. But I couldn't care less about your marriage with her."
Ciel shivered as he heard the pure hate in Sebastian's voice. He hadn't known that Sebastian hated Elizabeth this much.
"I know that. But the least you can do as a butler is to tell me if I should marry her or not! This is an order, Sebastian!" Ciel shouted. It didn't have an effect on the butler, though. Sebastian was merely smirking at him and leaned even closer to him.
"I will not. I couldn't care less and that is not my duty, young master."
"But this is an order! An order! YOU are my butler so you should do what I tell you!" The tension grew between them. Ciel's heart was beating fast.
"My apologies, young master." With that, Sebastian fell down on the bed and on top of the surprised boy. Their faces were so very close that Ciel could feel Sebastian's breath on his face.
"There is something you have forgot, Ciel Phantomhive." Ciel's eyes widened as Sebastian said his full name. The said butler ran his long fingers on the boy's neck and face. It made Ciel feel extremely uncomfortable but at the same time, good.
"What is that?" Ciel gulped as Sebastian's hands found their way to his hips and were caressing them. Sebastian smiled.
"That is, you belong to no other than me, young master." The boy closed his eyes in pain when Sebastian pushed his nails into his hips. It hurt.
Before the teen could say anything, Sebastian ripped his shirt open. The buttons clashed on the floor and the noise seemed to wake Ciel up. Yes, he was indeed lying under his butler who was pinning him down by lying on top of him. And Sebastian had just ripped his shirt open.
"Stop it, Sebastian. You have no right to do this--" With this, Ciel was slammed painfully to the bed and Sebastian kissed him. It wasn't a tender and loving first kiss, no it was a kiss full of rage and dominance. Ciel couldn't help his mouth opening, so the butler slid his tongue into his mouth and quite literally started to eat the boy up.
Ciel couldn't control Sebastian, the demon was too heavy and to tell the truth, he was too dazed to to anything. Sebastian's crimson eyes were staring at his every move and those eyes were laughing. Ciel closed his eyes and let Sebastian continue. It wasn't as if he could've done anything anyway.
A trail of saliva was hanging between their mouths as Sebastian stopped kissing Ciel. The butler's eyes were full of lust and dominance and it didn't look like Ciel could get out of the situation very soon. Frowning, Ciel tried to push Sebastian off him, but failed.
"Sebastian, let me go. You had no reason to do that. Please leave the room, I can manage by myself." The butler had an amused look on his face, but did get up from the bed. Before leaving the room, Sebastian turned around at the door. Ciel could see his eyes glowing in the darkness.
"Don't forget what I just said, young master. I wouldn't want to harm you. Good night."
As Sebastian left the room, Ciel couldn't help but think of the scene that just happened.
