dreamgirl: Just like the last chapter, this is also a recap but this time it's of episode 9. I've been waiting to do this as well so I hope it came out all right. Let me know what you think, okay?

disclaimer: I would buy Kuroshitsuji from Yana Toboso but I'm totally broke, so...no. I own nothing.

Chapter 22

For days at a time, ever since Ciel realized that Sebastian did what he did because of the contract, the pre-teen's mind would wander and think about a million different things. Recently, though, Ciel noticed something that made him squirm.

During one of their little "rendezvous", the blue-eyed boy became aware of the fact that Sebastian had never kissed him. Ciel couldn't even count how many times they had done it, yet not once had their lips ever come in contact. This made Ciel worry that since the beginning, the demon had no interest in him whatsoever. At the same time, Ciel thought that it was all in his head.

So, he went on with his day and it just so happens that on this particular day, the young Phantomhive lord came across a camera that seemed to reveal one's most precious person not of this world. Considering the fact that he knew nothing of his butler and was currently worried about his relationship with him, Ciel had his three servants try to take a picture of Sebastian. It was a very difficult task, if not impossible. Bard, Finny and Maylene had all done their best to try and take a photo of the demon-butler, but it was a complete and utter fail. Thus, Ciel was pressured into his final tactic.

They were out in the garden/forest area of the mansion and the young lord planned for a little "accident" to occur. Of course, he wanted to test Sebastian in another field as well. Ciel wanted to make sure it wasn't all in his head. It was like killing two birds with one stone. And so, the wheels of the plan began to be put into motion. First, it started out with Finny swinging a statue and throwing it towards the sky. Within moments, the headless statue came down aiming at Ciel.

"Young master!" The blonde gardener called out.

The second part went all according to plan. As the statue made contact with the ground, the young earl realized he was still alive and something had protected him. Just as he expected, it was Sebastian. As Ciel looked up at his lover, he saw that the wings from the statue fit perfectly behind his butler, making him seem like an angel; A fallen angel. This next part Ciel was sure would happen, and the answer to his theory all came down to this. Sebastian put a hand on the nook of his neck and head, bringing him up closer.

'Yes, do it. DO IT!' Ciel thought. The blue-eyed boy looked away for a seconds and then…

Fireworks went off. And no, not in a figurative sense the way novels always make it out to be. Literally, there were sparkling lights that started spewing out of the dragon statues Lau had brought from China.

"Isn't this a wonderful scene?" Said a familiar Asian man.

'You idiot!' The pre-teen said silently in his head. "You're late", he said aloud to his butler.

"I'm sorry. I was making preparations for tonight's dinner. Today's main dish is a Rouen-style roast duck."

Ciel finally remembered that his servants still needed to take the picture. 'Take it now!' He wondered if they took it, "I see."

"You should have just ordered me to let you take it." Sebastian let go of his master.

"What?"

"Whatever you order me to do, I will do right away."

Ciel looked up at the demon. "What are you talking about?" He looked away, 'If you keep saying that, I'll misunderstand.'

Once Ciel was back in his office, it dawned on him how tired he actually was from all the hectic things that had gone on that day. He sat in his chair and rested his head back. They were interrupted this time, but that wouldn't stop him later on. He'd try it again, just not now.

As the young Phantomhive lord fell asleep, it didn't cross his mind to put away the camera on his desk.

Sebastian's POV

Although the young master decided to play stupid with me, I knew that those idiotic servants were ordered to take my photograph. I just could not resist toying with them…so I did. Of course, I eventually did hold back at the end since I had to finish my duties. After the whole dramatic little "plan" of my master's, I realized that they succeeded in taking my picture. I used the demon hound's affection for me and had him destroy the negatives before anyone could see it.

"Good." I said as I bent down to pat the hound on its head and gave him a treat. "He has once again concocted a most elaborate prank," I say talking about my young master. "Sleep outside." I say to the dog as I walk away.

I finally reached my master's office and knocked on the door, "Excuse me, it is time for bed." I open the door and notice that my benefactor is sleeping in his chair. "Sleeping out here like this. How sloppy." I take notice of the camera and sigh, "It would seem that the number of unnecessary jobs has increased again." I take the camera into my hands and look back at my master. I smirk, 'Well, this should be interesting.'

Click.

"I am honored." I say as I settle the plate onto the table.

"Shut up." My young master says.

"It is your own fault for leaving yourself defenseless while asleep."

"You bastard!" I smile, of course, not even I know if it is a real one or not.

"The image reflected in a picture is but an illusion. However, even if it is an illusion, wishing to hold onto it is one of the hollow dreams humans have." My master remains silent.

In all honesty, I felt pride knowing that the young master found me as his most important person. But, perhaps it was a mistake for me to allow him to become too attached to me…

dreamgirl: Surprise! I hit you with a little peek inside Sebastian's head! I swear, it's hard writing Sebastian's thoughts because YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT HE'S THINKING! But, I hope I did well. I already have the next chapter planned out, so it should be up by later this week. Now, I will go to sleep because I have an important day tomorrow. Ja ne! P.S. REVIEW!