Author's Note: I am so out of it today... Like OMG. Okay, so here's chapter fourteen for you lovely readers! Please review, follow, and favorite! And since you're still reading, I'm just going to assume you're enjoying your stay at the Phantomhive Manor.

Sebastian hadn't had the courage to face Ciel or Grelle for a week. He'd even gone so far as to stay home from school. He was certain he'd punch Grelle in the face, he was that upset with her. And Ciel… God, Ciel probably hated him. Not only had he trashed his room during his fit of rage, he'd smashed his phone and terrified the shit out of the boy.

Sebastian walked through the halls, his bag over his shoulder and his demeanor in complete shambles. His uniform was wrinkled, his hair had only been brushed by restless fingers. He hadn't even had the decency to tie his shoes. Sebastian Michaelis was a complete mess.

"Oh, they're gorgeous!" His eyes came up when he heard the high pitched voice of none other than Grelle Sutcliff, fawning over Lizzy's new shoes. Crimson colored rage blasted through his iris as he stormed in her direction. He reached a hand out to grip her shoulder, spinning her around. "Oh, Bassy!" she squealed, unbeknownst to the fire burning in his mind. "Just look at Lizzy's new shoes!"

"You're not pregnant," he stated plainly.

All color drained from Grelle's face. "W-What?" she stammered. "I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Lying will not help in this situation. You are not pregnant. I saw the words for myself, from your diary." The hand on her shoulder tightened as the rage continued to boil over the top. "Why would you fake this? It's unforgivable. You're a disgrace." He reared a fist back, aiming to throw it straight in her face…

Just as he was about to swing, someone caught his arm and held him steady. "Michaelis. I will not tolerate fighting in these halls." Sebastian looked up to see Claude, holding his aching fist from connecting with Grelle's face. He yanked his arm from Claude's grasp, clenching his teeth together and turned away, walking off.

"Grelle, we're done!" he yelled over his shoulder.

Ciel giggled to himself as he walked from his fifth period to sixth. He'd had a magnificent free period with Claude in the library, which led to dirty text messages. Ciel bit his lip as he responded to the librarian, not exactly paying attention to where he was going. He was seriously thankful his parents got him a new phone the night Sebastian had destroyed his old one. Texting Claude had started taking up all his free time.

It had been a full three weeks since he had seen Sebastian, let alone hear from him. He didn't want to approach Sebastian, scared of the other still being upset. He was just… scared? Of Sebastian?

Ugh, Ciel thought to himself. Sebastian, why do you have to be so… stupid! Stupid, stupid Sebastian. He stopped at his locker and began putting his books away. He missed Sebastian. The way his stupid hair flopped into his stupid eyes and how those same stupid eyes made his own stupid heart just melt. Wait, no! What the fuck am I thinking?! He shook his head, looking back at his cell phone and frowning at the heart Claude had sent him.

Why didn't that make him smile?

He slammed his locker shut and shoved his phone into his pocket. What was he thinking? Sebastian wasn't going to come and swoop him off his feet or anything. Just the idea even sounded ridiculous to him. He ran a shaking hand through his blueish-gray hair, heterochromatic eyes on the ground. Sebastian wasn't gay. Besides, we're best friends and that would just be awkward as fuck, he added with a huff.

Eyes still on the ground as he rounded a corner, Ciel went head first into someone's chest. He fell back, landing on his ass and right onto his phone. His new phone. He glared up at the man he'd hit. "Hey, watch where yo-"

His eyes widened as he realized the boy reaching down to help him up was Sebastian.

"C-Ciel!" Sebastian said in surprised, his voice cracking. He cleared his throat and reached a hand down. "Let me help you up." Ciel slid a hand into Sebastian's, allowing the taller male to pull him up and right into a tight hug. "I-I'm so sorry for my tantrum a couple weeks ago," he whispered cooly into Ciel's ear.

Ciel's cheeks heated instantly as his head pressed against Sebastian's chest. He could hear the steady beating of Sebastian's heart under his ear. "I missed you," Ciel breathed, his fist gripping at the jacket of Sebastian's uniform. Ciel's breath caught in his throat as the heart of his best friend skipped a beat.

Sebastian pulled away slightly, looking down into dual-colored eyes as a small smile formed across his lips. "I missed you, too," he whispered, their faces just inches apart now. Ciel wondered suddenly what would happen if he just pushed a little closer into Sebastian's embrace.

And his cell phone buzzed inside his back pocket.

Claude.

He pulled away instantly and fumbled for his new phone. "Y-Yeah, well… Uh… Hi, Sebastian!" he said, putting on a fake smile.

Sebastian fixed his jacket, pouting slightly. And here he thought he'd finally share a kiss with the boy he'd been fantasizing about for the last two months. He ran a hand through his hair. "Uh… Hey, Ciel…?" He looked at the phone in Ciel's hands and beamed instantly. "You got a new one? Oh thank god, I was worried I'd have to buy it for you. Tell Rachel and Vincent I'm really sorry about that."

"Oh, I was the only one truly mad about it." He looked at the text, not bothering to respond before putting it back away. "Where are you headed to?"

"Chemistry. You?"

"Health," Ciel responded, sticking his tongue out. "Wanna skip?"

Sebastian's eyes lit up at the opportunity. "I'd love to."

Sebastian dug his foot into the wood chips under the swings, cognac eyes on Ciel. "I broke up with Grelle, by the way. I wanted to thank you for showing me the diary entry."

Ciel looked up from his phone to smile at Sebastian. "What are best friend's for?" he asked, giggling. "Besides, she might be an okay friend for a gay boy, but she's a terrible girlfriend for you. You deserve better." Like me. Ciel slapped himself mentally. He didn't like Sebastian. No if's, and's, or but's about it.

"Yeah, I agree." Sebastian gave a genuine smile in Ciel's direction, love in his hazel eyes - though Ciel definitely didn't notice. Ciel was once again looking at his phone, texting. Sebastian leaned as far as his swing would allow. "Who are you talking to?"

Ciel straightened up and pulled the phone to his chest. "N-No one!" he sputtered. "A-Anyways, it's getting really late." He stood up and put the phone into his pocket.

"Can I walk you home?" Sebastian asked as he stood with Ciel.

"Uh… I'll walk you," Ciel said, plastering a smile on his face.

Sebastian narrowed his eyes, but didn't say anything else on the matter. He began walking toward his home, Ciel by his side. He sighed, kicking at a rock. "So… Are you gonna tell me who you were texting?"

Ciel blushed a dark red. "I… I'd rather not," Ciel responded, nibbling at his bottom lip. Sebastian raised an eyebrow and reached over, pulling Ciel's phone from his back pocket with hands as fast as lightening. He held it up and began to open it as Ciel realized it was gone. "H-Hey!" he shouted, reaching for his phone. He pouted, looking at Sebastian defeated as the raven-haired male held the phone above his head. "Come on, Sebastian. I really don't want you to know, please!"

Sebastian stopped suddenly, looking at his best friend. His eyes lingered on the adorable pout upon Ciel's face, then he handed the slate-haired boy the phone. "Sorry," he whispered, running a hand over his face. "So, you wanna hang out with me at my place?"

"Uh… I've actually gotta get home. Tomorrow maybe?" he asked, smiling softly as he grabbed his phone and looked at it. "We can hang at my place tomorrow. Mom is going to her book club and dad won't be home until late because of Funtom Company." Ciel shrugged, putting the phone back into his pocket. "I'd really enjoy your company."

"I'll be there."

They'd finally arrived at Sebastian's house and they were standing at the door awkwardly, like after a first date where they're not sure if it's too soon to give a first kiss. Ciel looked up at Sebastian, his face still red from earlier. Sebastian's eyes were still on Ciel's lips and it was almost obvious he wanted to kiss his friend.

"I'll see you tomorrow," Ciel said, heterochromatic eyes glistening in the moonlight.

"See you… Ciel."

HellsButler's A/N: So many awkward things happening right now. Sebastian is finally realizing his feeling for Ciel. But will Ciel realize his? We'll see.

Also Claude.

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