Note: I know I know I'm late again X_X I'm sorry, it won't happen again. I've just been spending a lot of time out with friends and stuff so just haven't found the time.

Sebastian stood silently in the corner of Ciel's bedroom. It had been two months since he'd fallen into the coma. At least, that's what Sebastian told the servants and the Midfords when they came to visit after receiving the letter. Thankfully the Midfords didn't linger and the servants weren't smart enough to realize he should have starved to death by now.

In two months Ciel had missed a lot. The Undertaker had returned and arranged Elizabeth's funeral, which took place nearly a month ago. Sebastian was the only person who didn't go, and instead sent Rose with the servants and sat beside Ciel the whole time. When the servants returned they summarized the whole service, as if they thought Ciel might hear them. It was quite amusing to see them bumble and cry over it, Sebastian had to admit.

Sebastian watched as Mey Rin sat next to Ciel, Rose in her lap. The baby played with Ciel's hands, blowing bubbles with her mouth (one of her less-attractive attributes, Sebastian thought) and bending and unbending his fingers.

She looked shocked when Ciel's fingers moved on their own, pulling away from her. She looked scared and upset, and when she started to cry Bard immediately picked her up so Mey Rin wouldn't panic.

When Ciel opened his eyes Sebastian's heart melted, and it disgusted him. These human feelings were so odd.

Mey Rin was on her feet, squealing excitedly as Ciel looked around at them all. His eyes fell on Sebastian, and he looked lethal. He sat up abruptly. "Get out," he hissed. "Get out of here right now."

Sebastian smirked, but didn't move. "Bard… Why don't you let Ciel see Miss Rose? It may relax him a bit."

Ciel's look of utter confusion was strangely intoxicating, but Sebastian kept his distance. Bard didn't argue, handing Rose to Ciel.

Ciel stared at her in utter disbelief. His eyes darted between her and Sebastian. "How…?"

"I'll explain everything later, my lord. I don't think she realizes you were a living person, though… You might want to reacquaint yourselves."

"How long…"

"Two months," Bard offered.

"We all thought you were done for!" Finny said.

Ciel looked down at Rose, who stared back up at him with curious blue eyes. She reached up and touched his face with a chubby hand, and laughed when Ciel smiled.

"Hello," he said softly. "I'm your father, Rose. Do you remember me?"

She reached for his eye patch, but he gently redirected her hand. Sebastian wished he could go sit next to him.

"Aba-baah," Rose gurgled, tugging at his hair. It was the first time Sebastian had seen Ciel looking so genuinely… happy. Maybe he wouldn't have to explain as much as he expected.

The servants were nearly in tears.

"Mey Rin, why don't you go fetch some tea?" Sebastian suggested. "Finny, Bard, Snake, Tanaka… go with her."

They all looked at each other and Ciel glanced up from Rose. Smarter than to question Sebastian they all filed out of the bedroom.

Still, Sebastian didn't move.

"My lord-"

"Not now, Sebastian," Ciel said. "I don't understand, but right now… I just want to confirm something."

"And what would that be?"

Ciel's looked unsure. "I… I don't want to ask you this again. I shouldn't have to ask you this again."

"Then don't."

"But I have to." Ciel looked away from Sebastian's eyes. "Sebastian… You have to tell me the truth."

"Of course, my lord."

"…Does Sebastian love me?"

Sebastian blinked. "Sebastian, the exceptional butler to the Phantomhives, does love you."

"And… And the demon? Does the demon love me?"

Sebastian's eyes flickered, his lips curving into a smirk. "I'm sorry to say, my lord, that the demon does love you."

Ciel was silent, staring at Rose with pondering eyes.

"Are you sure you don't want to know?"

Ciel didn't reply for a moment, thinking. "No. Not now."

Sebastian bowed. "Yes, my lord."

"There's no need for that when we're alone."

"My lord-"

"Call me by name. That's how the wife addressed her husband."

Sebastian stepped forward, placing himself lightly on the bed next to Ciel. "May I?"

Ciel didn't answer him, but instead turned his head just slightly so their lips met. He didn't allow the kiss to last, though. "Later. We'll pick up from here."

"In the kiss or the conversation?"

Ciel smiled. "Why not both?"

"The servants won't be back for a while. Why not get the kissing done with so we can have more time to talk later?"

Ciel quirked an eyebrow. He looked playful and happy, and it was strange. It was beautiful, though. "I'm reacquainting myself with my daughter at the moment, remember?"

Sebastian laughed softly. "Of course, Ciel. I forgot."

"Ah… I changed my mind. You can't call me that. I can't control myself otherwise."

Sebastian pressed his lips to Ciel's ear. "Why not, Ciel? I see nothing wrong with it."

"There's no need for Rose to be exposed to this sort of behavior at this age, Sebastian."

"My bad."

Rose reached forward, grabbing at Sebastian's hand. He smiled at her. "Yes, darling?"

"Aba-ba-ga." She pointed at Ciel excitedly.

"Yes, I know. It's good to have him back, isn't it, dear?"

She laughed, bouncing gleefully in Ciel's lap. Sebastian chuckled.

He hated feeling so human, but the human part of him was so undeniably joyful he couldn't focus on that at the moment.

Note: Somebody said they wanted to read something from Sebastian's POV that didn't make them want to strangle him. Well, here you go! I hope this complies :) Anyway, we're almost done! I really can't wait to be finished with this... X_X Anyway, I'm really thinking about going back on my promise for a part three. I just can't seem to get into it (which results in a bad story) and it doesn't seem like anyone else is really excited about it, either. But if you want to read more then lemme know! If you guys want a part three then I'll do it, it's just that right now no one seems interested.

[IMPORTANT] ONE MORE CHAPTER! I have everything written through chapter 29. Chapter thirty will be reader's choice! Feel free to send in suggestions, and those that I like will be added to this list:

Current Options:

Alternate Ending (13) (I think)

Ten Years Later (8) (these numbers)

Ciel Visits Lizzie's Grave (1) (are a little off)

This list will keep growing, so send me suggestions or just tell me which you'd like to read!