"And we meet again, Sebastian" Claude said leaning against the wall in Sebastian's living room.
"I knew you would find me sooner or later, Claude" Sebastian said from the large armchair he was seated in.
"Better me than that red haired reaper. He's got a whiff that you're back in London" Claude said.
"Have a seat. Red wine?" Sebastian asked holding out a bottle.
"It's been a long day" Claude said accepting the glass of wine.
"I heard you're taking care of the Trancy brat. To think that those two would come back but as friends" Sebastian said, taking a sip of his wine.
"History sometimes doesn't repeat itself. Alois has repressed the evil side of himself quite well since Ciel became his friend" Claude pointed out.
"Just like us. We have started tolerating each other but I doubt we'll ever be friends" Sebastian said.
"Has Ciel started to remember?"
"I suspect she has. Just flashes but she doesn't understand and I don't wish for her to remember me at all" Sebastian replied.
"She will one day. Before that, it's better you tell her" Claude said.
Sebastian sighed and looked out the window at the city. Somewhere in the city Ciel would be seated at her desk in her room, biting the top of her pencil trying to figure out a solution to her math problems.
Ciel had finished her homework a long time ago, instead she was learning the song that the students had practised for the orchestra that afternoon. She sighed as she hit the wrong note again and then gave up. She packed up her violin and then heard a knock at the door. Angelina went to open the door.
"Oh, Mr. Michaelis how nice of you to stop by" Angelina said with a giggle.
"Good evening, Ms. Durless. I'm actually here to see Ciel. Is she home?" Sebastian asked and Ciel appeared from her room
Sebastian's nose wrinkled at the sight of Ciel dressed in loose shorts and a tee. Her hair was disheveled and her eyepatch had been hastily put on.
"I'm truly sorry to disturb but I was wondering if Mr. Trancy had informed you about meeting me earlier after school to rehearse your solo for the school play" Sebastian said.
"No he didn't, thanks for telling me sir. You can go now" Ciel said running a hand through her short hair.
"Ciel, you're so rude. Why don't you stay for dinner Mr. Michaelis?" Angelina asked, batting her lashes.
"I'm sorry but I was already invited out to dinner by an old friend of mine. He'll be sorely disappointed if I don't join him" Sebastian replied.
"That's great" Ciel said and Angelina shot her niece a scolding look.
"Maybe some other time? How about on Friday?" Angelina asked.
"Of course. I'll be here around seven if thats okay?"
"It won't be a problem. See you then"
Sebastian walked out the door and Angelina blushed like a schoolgirl.
"He's just so devilishly handsome, isn't he Ciel?" Angelina asked.
"I don't see anything in him" Ciel replied and then went back to her room.
Ciel sat on her bed and scoffed at how her aunt was acting. She didn't think Sebastian was that attractive. Yeah maybe his smooth silky hair, pale skin, lean body and demure voice was pretty attractive but other than that he didn't really have a great personality that attracted women to him. Ciel shook off these thoughts. Why was she even thinking of Sebastian that way?
Passion to calm, hesitation to resolve, love to gravestones. That is the Trancy butler.
I have only you.
There's only you left in my world. Hoheo taralna, rondero tarel! Don't leave my side. Ever! Claude. You yourself are... My highness!
Alois opened his eyes, his heart beating wildly. The dream had been so vivid and clear. He could hear himself begging to... Claude?
"Master, are you alright?" Claude asked opening the door to Alois's room.
"I'm fine" Alois said sitting up and running a hand over his face.
"You're sweating and out of breath" Claude produced a cloth and began wiping down Alois's face and neck.
"Claude, how did my parents know you? How did you get here?" Alois asked suddenly.
"That is something I do not want to answer" Claude replied, standing up.
"This is an order! Answer me!"
Claude didn't answer but simply began to walk out of the room.
"You're my highness, Claude! Answer me!" Alois screamed and Claude froze at the sound of those familiar words.
He turned and Alois smiled in succession. Claude took a few steps forward and hugged the blond to him.
"Master, you've finally begun to remember" Claude said hugging the blond tightly to his body.
"Remember what? What are you talking about, Claude. I can't breathe!" Alois said wriggling out of his butler's grasp.
"Remember the way you summoned me to you. How I never realised how much I needed you. How you fell so deeply in love with me that it cost you your life in the end. How I used you as a means to meet my ends. How long I've waited for your return, Master. Tell me you remember all this. Tell me you still love me as much as you used to" Claude said holding Alois's face in his hands.
"What are you talking about? Get away from me!" Alois pushed Claude away and crawled under the covers.
"Master..." "Get out! Don't show me your face until tomorrow!" Alois ordered and Claude retreated.
After the door slammed shut, Alois's shoulders shook as his sobs racked his body.
The Undertaker was busy wiping off yet another body when he heard the door of his shop open. It couldn't have been a burglar since who in the world would rob an undertaker? He peeked out just in time to have a long red-haired reaper embrace him.
"Grell? Is it really you?" Undertaker asked in shock.
"It sure is!" Grell replied and Undertaker began to cackle loud enough for the tenants in the other buildings to wake up from their sleep.
"Great, I finally come back from my three week stint with William to meet my lover and he laughs at me. I shouldn't have even come back" Grell complained with a pout.
"Oh I'm sorry but..." The Undertaker panted for breath. "To see you after all this time brings back the time you pickled me in salt. That still makes me laugh after all this time".
"I should pickle you in salt again" Grell said and the Undertaker wrapped his long arms around the redhead from behind.
"Oh no, no kisses for you" Grell said folding his arms.
"Please?" The Undertaker made a puppy dog face while batting his large eyes and Grell caved.
"I always cave" Grell complained between hungry kisses.
"Because you love me" Undertaker replied and then moaned when Grell nibbled at his earlobe.
Ciel stood on the stage in the auditorium waiting for Mr. Michaelis. She didn't want to face him but she had to if she didn't wanted to fail her class.
"I thought you wouldn't show up" Sebastian said walking into the auditorium.
"I had to" Ciel replied and then shouldered her violin, ready to play.
Sebastian watched Ciel carefully as she played. She paid attention to details and tried her best to make it perfect. The students started coming in and soon rehearsals were in full swing again. Sebastian kept an eye on Ciel but she ignored him and chatted more to Alois who seemed to be dejected about something.
"I'm fed up with your moping! What happened? Did Claude do something to piss you off?" Ciel asked.
"Yeah. Like he always does" Alois replied sullenly.
"Hey, are you coming to the Phantomhive tour on Saturday? You've never missed it since I moved here" Ciel asked.
"Yeah I'll come. Only because your ancestor and mine were sworn enemies" Alois replied wrapping an arm around Ciel's slim waist.
"I can't believe they're having the stupid tour thing again. It's so lame. I don't even know why people pay money for it" Amber said loudly from her locker.
"My favourite part of the tour is the ball at the end of the day. One lucky girl gets picked to dance with the dashing butler Sebastian" Amber's friend Ursula said dreamily.
"Amber's obviously going to be there because she wants to dance with Mr. Michaelis" Alois said as he led Ciel away.
"We always dance together. You have to save me your first dance" Ciel said looking up at Alois and Alois chuckled.
"I think this year will be a little different, Ciel" Sebastian said as he passed the two students in the hallway.
"What did he mean by that?" Ciel asked.
"I wonder" Alois shrugged.
Ciel turned to stare at Mr. Michaelis but he had already turned the corner, out of sight. Alois tugged at her arm and she turned around, ready for another class.
Thank you for all your suggestions. I really enjoyed reading and I'm currently writing them up to see how they fit in the story. This chapter is more filler but the next chapters have a lot of action. Until then, review!
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