"That was rather impressive" Sebastian commented as he watched Ciel comb her hair.
"I can be rather shrewd when I want to be" Ciel said setting down her brush.
"Where is Hannah?" Sebastian asked.
"I sent her off for the night. I wanted to be alone" Ciel replied.
"Then I should leave" Sebastian was about to turn when a chuckle from Ciel stopped him.
"You never let me finish. I want to be alone with you" Ciel said between chuckles.
She stood and made her way over to Sebastian. She wrapped her arms around his waist and pulled him close.
"We seem to hug more than anything else in this relationship" Sebastian commented as he placed his arms around her.
"When I was little, my mother had a tradition in her life. Whenever she left home, she would hug everyone. She would hug the maid, the cook and the butler. Then she would hug my father and then me. One day I asked her why she did this. Do you know what she answered?"
"No"
"She told me that in case she met her death out there, she would die happy that she hugged her daughter one final time" Ciel replied and Sebastian hugged her just a little tighter.
"So I want to memorize the feeling of being in your arms. Just in case something happens to me or to you" Ciel said.
"I won't let anything happen to you" Sebastian tilted Ciel's chin up and kissed her lips.
Ciel pressed herself against Sebastian as their tongues intertwined and then began to fight for dominance. Sebastian picked up Ciel's slim body and then lowered her onto her double bed, still continuing their kiss. Ciel sighed as Sebastian's lips quickly kissed down her chin to her collarbone and neck.
"Sebastian..."
Sebastian held himself up on his elbows as he gazed down at Ciel's flushed face.
"Ciel, you are truly beautiful" Sebastian said and Ciel smiled.
She reached over and placed a hand against his pale cheek.
"Sebastian, I love you" Ciel said and Sebastian smiled.
He kissed her deeply, his tongue reveling in her taste. "I love you mistress. I love you so much" He whispered between kisses.
Ciel reached out and pushed Sebastian's jacket off his shoulders. Sebastian paused for a moment and then saw the look of lust in Ciel's eyes.
"Ciel, stop" Sebastian said firmly.
Ciel stopped immediately and then looked up at Sebastian questioningly. Sebastian sighed and then rolled off of Ciel and Ciel sat up.
"Aren't we moving a little too fast?" Sebastian asked.
"For the 19th century yes, for this century no" Ciel replied.
"In that case..." Sebastian reared up and attacked Ciel in a fierce kiss.
Alois sighed as he walked around the manor. He was restless since Ciel had returned from her visit to the Duke. He had been worried but now he just couldn't get to sleep. Maybe it was because Ciel and Sebastian were getting cozy in her room or maybe it was because the maid, Hannah was just too beautiful for words.
"Master?" Speak of the devil.
"Yes, Hannah?" Alois asked.
"Is there something bothering you, Master? You should be asleep by now"
"No, I just needed some fresh air" Alois replied.
"Should I fetch Claude?" Hannah asked.
"No, there's no need for him" Alois entered the study and sat down on an armchair.
Hannah stood dutifully in front of him and Alois stared at her from head to toe.
"Hannah, you are very beautiful. If you weren't a maid of this manor, I would have taken you for my very own the minute I had seen you" Alois said.
"Isn't it the maid's duty to accommodate her master?" Hannah asked innocently.
Alois stared at her and then beckoned her to come closer. He stood up and then realised she was even more beautiful up close. They were of the same height so Alois pulled Hannah into a lust filled kiss.
"Master..."
Alois grabbed Hannah's hand and dragged her off. He slammed the door of his bedroom shut and threw Hannah none too gently onto the bed. He climbed over her and continued his assault on her body and face.
Claude smirked as he heard the passionate noises being released from Ciel's room. No doubt Sebastian was the cause of those sounds coming from Ciel's mouth. Then he stopped suddenly. There were another series of noises coming from Alois's room. He walked through the hallways until he reached Alois's room.
"Master..." "Hannah..."
Claude froze as he realized who was with Alois. His fist clenched as Hannah moaned loudly and then heard Alois's growl. He took a few steps away from the door and turned around to leave. He entered his rarely used bedroom and sat down on the bed. He fisted his hair in his hands and then slowly began to cry. His master wanted another. His master wanted a woman like Hannah not a man like Claude.
He let out a muffled scream into the pillow and finally succumbed to the numbness that heartbreak brought.
The birds chirped happily the next day as Ciel woke up in Sebastian's arms. She smiled up at Sebastian who immediately pulled her into a deep kiss. She could feel his worry and happiness behind the kiss.
"I'm fine, Sebastian" She reassured him and then sat up.
"You'd better cover yourself up before the lust clouds my thoughts again" Sebastian warned and Ciel let out a laugh.
She quickly pulled on her PJ shorts and loose tee shirt that she had worn to bed. She climbed back into bed and then began tracing Sebastian's face with her fingers.
"What are you doing?" he asked, letting her continue her ministrations.
"Yesterday we were too quick. I didn't even get to look at you properly" Ciel replied.
Her hands went over his shoulders, arms, hands and finally his long fingers. She then ran her hands over his chest which was nicely toned but lean just the way she liked it.
"I'm going to shower. See you at breakfast?" Ciel asked.
"Of course" Sebastian replied.
Alois awoke alone since he knew Hannah had left for her morning duties. He sat up and then glanced over at the empty spot beside him. Even Hannah didn't want to stay by his side. Nobody wanted him. His parents didn't want him and preferred Luke. His friends left him after his parents died. The only ones who wanted him were Ciel and Luke. No one else loved him.
The minute Sebastian entered the kitchens, he knew something was wrong. There was a smirk on Hannah's face and Claude was nowhere to be seen. The triplets were busy in their own duties and Sebastian approached Hannah.
"Where is Claude?" Sebastian asked.
"In his room" Hannah replied.
Sebastian went to the servants' quarters and then opened the door to Claude's room. He saw Claude lying on the bed with his eyes closed, his hands folded on his stomach. His glasses were still on his face and he looked peaceful.
"Claude?"
Sebastian reached out and shook Claude's shoulder. Claude's eyes shot open and then he sat up.
"What time is it?" Claude asked.
"Eight. You should be in the kitchens making breakfast" Sebastian replied.
"I'm truly sorry. I was so exhausted last night that I fell asleep" Claude said.
"Claude, you're a demon, we don't sleep" Sebastian pointed out.
"What are you talking about? I'm human, just like Master and Mistress" Claude said.
"Stop jesting, Claude. You're a demon not a human" Sebastian warned.
"If I wasn't human would I be able to do this?" Claude's face screwed up for a second and then he let out a loud fart.
Sebastian snorted but then realized something. He pulled off Claude's glove and then touched his skin. It was warm not the freezing cold temperature that demons had.
"How did you turn into a human?" Sebastian asked and Claude shrugged.
