Claude and Sebastian are in the rose garden however memories of events in their past flood back to them. Some of them as sweet as honey while others are bitter like limes. As the pair cools their heads Claude realizes that Sebastian honestly wanted to kill Grey, which disturbs him.

Claude's Solution? A Waltz

Who knew Claude was such a romantic?

Or does "waltzing" translate into something else with this demon?

Warning: Lemon between Claude and Sebastian.

I hope you enjoy,

~The Dark Ringmaster

I do not own Kuroshitsuji.

Chapter 37: Barefoot Waltz

Claude and Sebastian had disappeared into the garden far from sight. "You are a real tease," said Claude and Sebastian snickered as the pair collided. Their arms wrapped around each other Sebastian purred with joy as he felt Claude push him into the grass. "Oh my we haven't done it out side in a while," said Sebastian. Claude grinned and paused as he looked at Sebastian under the light of the lanterns and noticed the dusting of rose petals on the grass under him. His heart was pounding as he took the sight in. Sebastian's ink black hair had red rose petals in it, the petals were almost the color of his eyes. His white supple skin brushed numerous petals under him and Claude shivered, he was defiantly going to enjoy this.

Claude was looming over Sebastian when he sneezed violently. Sebastian looked up at him inquisitively and asked, "Since when do demons have allergies?" Claude looked down at him and sighed, "They don't," he mumbled. Sebastian looked even more curious and Claude replied, "I helped an acquaintance earlier it must have gone well." Sebastian pouted and whispered, "Don't think of other men when you are with me." Claude chuckled and replied, "Believe me you're all I ever think about."

Sebastian smiled and whispered, "You know what this reminds me of?" he asked after a moment. Claude paused and his mind flew back to a beautiful garden in Versailles, he smiled and whispered, "Versailles." Sebastian nodded and slowly sat up, the rose petals clung to his hair. Claude was on his feet and realized he had indeed rushed. He extended his hand to Sebastian and watched as the smaller demon took it. He gently pushed off the ground and was standing by Claude's side, his hand was in Claude's larger one and he found himself being escorted like a lady. "Old habits die hard, don't they?" asked Sebastian cryptically. Claude looked at his hand and was about to pull away when Sebastian replied, "It's alright, no one's watching," his voice was just above a whispered and Claude nodded. He gave Sebastian's hand a soft squeeze as they continued through the garden. The roses looked blood red under the lanterns and Claude watched as Sebastian walked closer to a bush. His fingers which were still wrapped around Sebastian's shifted as he took a step away. Claude's golden eyes widened as he watched a satin glove slip under the petals of a red rose. His touch was delicate as he gently plucked it from the bush. Claude's eyes were locked on Sebastian's satin gloves as he cradled the red rose. The sweet smell or the flower curled around them and Sebastian hummed a soft waltz and sighed. Claude smiled and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "I waltz with two beautiful women tonight, however neither of them compared to you," he whispered.

Sebastian looked over his shoulder, his eyes sparkled like rubies and he smiled. It was painful and Claude wrapped his arms around Sebastian. "What are you thinking about?" asked Claude softly as he pressed a kiss to the side of Sebastian's neck. Sebastian looked back down at the rose and whispered, "Grey." Claude squeezed him even tighter and whispered, "We can address that tomorrow." Sebastian's eyes narrowed and he broke free of Claude's grasp. "How can you say that?" he shouted with disgust. Claude was silent and he watched Sebastian grip the stem of the red rose, it punctured through the white gloves and Claude watched a stream of blood flow down his fingertips to the ground bellow. "He's responsible for killing Jasper and he almost killed Alex," he shouted and threw the flower to the ground, "why the hell should I wait to kill him?" Claude was shocked he had seen Sebastian upset a number of times; however it wasn't until now he realized that his emotional baggage was so heavy. Sebastian turned his back to Claude and mumbled, "Sometimes I wish I couldn't remember." Claude sighed and wrapped his arms around Sebastian and whispered, "The will always rise and set," he slowly wrapped his arms around his raven, "The tides will always role in and out," he whispered. He gave Sebastian a squeeze and continued, "I will always love you," he paused and looked at his raven sympathetically, "And we will always remember that pain," he said. Sebastian looked at Claude, his gaze softened and he whispered, "You know over the years you've gotten better with words."

Claude smiled as he wrapped his fingers around Sebastian's bloody hand and lifted it to his lips. He gently nipped at the tip of the glove and pulled it off Sebastian's hand, Sebastian stared at the white fabric as it fell into the grass again. He was about to say something when Claude swept his tongue over the abrasions on Sebastian's hand and whispered, "I had a wonderful teacher." Sebastian snickered and shivered a little as he felt Claude's soft tongue run over the open wounds. He looked at his hand and watched them seal, he sighed and muttered, "Thanks." Sebastian was about to pull away when Claude pun him around to face him. He was holding him as though they were going to dance. "Claude?" asked Sebastian in confusion. Claude looked at him and replied, "I told you, I've danced with two lovely women and now I'm going to dance with the man I love." Sebastian was about to argue when he found Claude guiding him in a waltz. "Listen I can hear them can't you?" he asked softly and Sebastian closed his eyes. The orchestra of his melody was rolling through his memory and he remembered the dance they shared in Versailles, the sound of the harp as hit plucked delicate notes from mid air, "Waltz of the Flowers." Sebastian mused and he watched a smile sweep across Claude's lips. He could remember the same charming smile as clear as day from that time. His movements were just as graceful and Sebastian would remember the tail coat Claude had been wearing. Sebastian fallowed his lead perfectly and closed his eyes the sounds of the event streamed in as a clarinet played the distant melody he loved. "The smell of the wine, the perfume, the touch of satin," whispered Sebastian. Claude nodded and closed his eyes as well, "The roses were just as fragrant then," whispered Sebastian. Claude smiled and remembered how handsome Sebastian had looked in his costume then, it was similar to what he was wearing tonight as Sebastian danced with a woman from Russia, his movements were just as delicate as Claude's own. Claude opened his eyes for find a pair of garnets looking up at him, there was an apologetic look in his eyes and Claude whispered, "There are many kinds of dance."

Claude's voice was as smooth as ever as he listened to the seductive whisper. "Oh?" asked Sebastian as he smiled crookedly. Claude held his head high and did a natural turn, "Yes, there are, Salsa, Tango, and fox trot are only a few," Claude continued. Sebastian purred and replied, "I am aware however I'm certain there is only one kind of dance I will always want to do with you." Claude looked down at Sebastian and their dancing came to a pause. Claude looked confused for a moment and Sebastian whispered, "The kind of dance which will make you ache for me, and no other." Claude's eyes widened, as he felt Sebastian kiss his neck. Before Claude could manage to grab Sebastian he watched the smaller demon leap back, "Not so quickly," he whispered. Claude smiled and watched as Sebastian's bare fingers swept over the roses, his white fingers stood out as much as the satin gloves had. Claude lipped his lips as he watched Sebastian slip out of his waist coat. The black article fell to the grass, revealing a pristine white shirt. Claude slowly pulled Sebastian's cravat and whispered, "You really looked stunning." Sebastian grinned as he slowly slipped the cravat off his neck. Claude watched as Sebastian's fingers unbuttoned each button of his vest. His eyes were locked on Claude and he watched it fall to the ground, Sebastian's hips were just was slender as Claude remembered however in the black pants they looked even better. He admired the curves as Sebastian pulled his cravat off the silver pin glistened as the light hit it.

Claude smirked and said, "I guess I'll fallow through example." Sebastian chuckled as Claude stripped his vest and shirt away. His heart was pounding as Sebastian walked over to him, he was standing only in his slacks, his belt was already on the ground. It was as if there was an invisible gravitational field pulling them together. Claude watched every one of Sebastian's movements they were just as sensual as before. The way his hair swayed and those hips which seemed to tease Claude continuously. Sebastian's lips parted, they looked just as soft as he remembered and Claude sighed as he took his lover into his arms. It was a wonderful feeling to be able to hold the one thing that mattered the most in the world to him. Sebastian shivered as Claude ran a hand down his back and nipped at Sebastian's ear. His tongue caressed the lobe of Sebastian's ear as he whispered, "You have no idea how crazy you drive me." Sebastian was panting and his fingers gripped Claude's shirt. Claude stared at him and gently slipped his hand under the band of his pants. Sebastian gasped with surprise, his skin felt as soft and smooth as high quality silk.

Claude's purred and he slowly caressed Sebastian's skin before sneaking his figures around to unbutton Sebastian's slacks. Sebastian responded with a hot kiss, his tongue pierced Claude's mouth and slowly licked the sides, Claude's tongue responded to every one of Sebastian's invitations. It gently wrapped around the smaller demons and he heard Sebastian moan. His mouth was hot and wet which only made Claude even more anxious. He slowly unzipped Sebastian's fly and watched the smaller demon's pants fall around his ankles. Sebastian's lips twisted in a smirk before he pressed even harder into the kiss. Claude slipped Sebastian's silk boxers off and felt Sebastian's supple skin under of his fingers. Sebastian unconsciously stepped out of the pile of clothing in the grass and parted for a moment. Sebastian's eyes were an even brighter color than the red roses had been, it was a deep and lush red. His skin was flushed and his lips were slightly swollen. "Claude," whispered Sebastian softly. Claude grinned deviously as his hand slipped down Sebastian's thigh and lifted it so Sebastian's leg wrapped around him. Sebastian wrapped his arms around Claude's shoulders, he pressed his body as close to Claude's as he could, and Claude could feel Sebastian's heart pounding. He cradled Sebastian's neck and held his leg in place. Sebastian moaned as he felt their erections brush. It sent a current of electricity through him as Claude's hand which had been supporting Sebastian's neck gently slid down Sebastian's back. He paused before probing Sebastian's entrance with his fingers. Sebastian moaned and threw his head back.

From this angle everything was different, Claude's fingers were hitting sensitive spots Sebastian didn't even realize he had. It was as if Claude had just flipped the switch on Sebastian and he wimped in anticipation. There was no way he was going to let Claude have all the fun to he began to rub his hard against Claude's which earned him a low moan from the larger demon. Sebastian grinned playfully and whispered, "There is a difference from tonight and that night." Claude continued to thrust his fingers into Sebastian and asked, "Hm?" Sebastian's fingers tangled in Claude's hair as he whispered, "I had been slapped." Claude snickered and grinned, he had forgotten about that there were few which could gather the courage to slap Sebastian, one was Lord Ciel Phantomhive and the other was a provocative French woman who slapped him for admitting that he was gay. "I'll never forget that day," he whispered. Sebastian glared and bit Claude's lower lip harshly, which caused Claude to wince. "It is the day after all that we were reunited, after a century of separation," he said before adding another finger to Sebastian's entrance, causing him to pant and moan.

Sebastian trembled as he wrapped his arms around Claude; he felt Claude's lips sweep over his bare skin and his fingers spreading him gently. Claude was never rough with him, no matter how upset Claude was he never hurt Sebastian. "Claude," whispered Sebastian, as he shivered. His eyes were half lidded and his voice was a higher pitch than usual. "You're really feeling this," he said smoothly as he poked Sebastian's prostate with his fingers. Sebastian looked at him and replied, "You are too." Claude grinned, of course he was feeling it, it was actually painful for him to still be wearing pants and he noticed a column which had been covered with vines. It was decorative but looked sturdy and he grinned. After a moment Claude slowly pulled his fingers out of Sebastian who glared at him with agitation. "You can't possibly tell me you aren't interested in doing it after that," spat Sebastian. He was flushed and his erecting was already dripping with pre-cum. Claude gestured to the column and Sebastian immediately understood. He watched as Claude pulled his length out. Sebastian bit the tip of one of his fingers playfully before leaning his back against the cold marble pillar, he could feel the groves in his back and he waited patiently for Claude who was lifting his legs up and lined his length up with Sebastian's entrance.

Sebastian could feel the tension as Claude slowly eased it, in truth they had explored many positions however neither of them had been bold enough to do this one. Sebastian wrapped his arms around Claude's shoulders and felt him thrust into him, gravity did it's fair share of help. Sebastian felt Claude slide in deeper and began penetrating areas which had never been touched. "So Deep," he gasped and Claude grinned as he rammed into him again. Sebastian trembled as he felt Claude speed up it seemed that he had taken it slow at first in order to not harm Sebastian. Claude's lips collided with Sebastian, his tongue moved even more feverishly than before. Sebastian felt as though Claude had managed to kindle a fire within him that had been out for so long. He could feel the cool marble pillar against his back which only added to Sebastian's excitement. The smell of roses overwhelmed him and Claude's natural scene seemed to combine with them to make a sweet and exhilarating mix. "Ahn, Claude," he cried loudly as Claude rammed into him. His member was leaking and he looked into Claude's determined golden eyes. His curly hair glistened in the light and Sebastian noticed a rose petal caught in it. Claude's strong arms supported him as they continued to thrust. Sebastian could feel the sheer power of Claude's muscles under his skin and Sebastian moaned again. A bead of seat traveled down Claude's face.

Sebastian felt a current run though him and he unconsciously squeezed Claude's thick member which he responded with a low moan. "Sebastian," he breathed and he looked up at the smaller demon. Sebastian was panting and clinging to Claude as Claude pushed even further into him. Sebastian couldn't take it anymore he had been suppressing his voice however there was no way he could anymore with the erotic sight before his eyes and the fact that Claude was now mercilessly ramming into his prostate. "Claude," he breathed and he twitched, "I'm cuming." Claude grunted and continued ramming into him, "I am too," he replied. Sebastian's fingers cured in Claude's hair and he wrapped his legs around Claude, he held him as close as he could, for fear that this beloved demon would disappear into thin air. Sebastian clenched his eyes shut and cried in ecstasy, he felt Claude's hot seed fill him, it was a warm and pleasant feeling.

However Sebastian hadn't taken a certain demon's stamina into account, Claude was still hard. Claude pulled out of him and gently laid Sebastian on the grass, he could feel the rose petals caress his skin again. Claude loomed over him and looked into his eyes hungrily. Sebastian nodded whispered, "Kindle the flame to melt my frozen heart." Sebastian's hand touched the side of Claude's face and he continued, "Remember your promises to me." Claude nodded and ran his tongue up the inside of Sebastian's leg. Sebastian trembled with excitement and Claude noticed how Sebastian's entrance twitched in anticipation. Claude snapped his hips and Sebastian gasped some how Claude was larger than before. His movements were as forceful and pleasurable as before. Claude's lips met the side of Sebastian neck as one hand began rubbing Sebastian's erection. He watched as Sebastian arched his back and he began sucking on one of Sebastian's nipples. His tongue ran across the skin and he gently nibbled on the small bud, he felt it rise and the moan which escaped Sebastian's lips as he did so. He smirked and continued to thrust into Sebastian, "Claude," he whimpered, he clamped down on Claude's length. Claude slipped his tongue into Sebastian's warm hallow cavern he felt their tongues handle, they moaned into the kiss.

Sebastian was on the verge of passing out, "Claude," he cried and wrapped his arms around his lover before releasing. Claude thrusted into the smaller demon one more time and released for a final time, his mind went blank and he closed his eyes. After a moment Claude opened them to find an panting Sebastian under him. Sebastian's eyes were lidded and he was covered in rose petals, sweat and his own semen. He was a mess and yet this sight was the most beautiful to Claude, he stared at Sebastian who was tangled in the grips of his after glow before mumbling, "Remember." Claude pulled out and watched his lover fall asleep in the grass. Claude chuckled, he had clearly pressed Sebastian past his limit. He pressed a kiss to Sebastian's forehead before he took a cloth and cleaned him off. His fingers delicately wiped away the evidence of their acts and he slowly dressed his lover. He sighed and looked at a fully dressed sleeping Sebastian. He did look like prince charming in his costume which made Claude slightly jealous. He slipped into his clothing and sighed, if only he hadn't driven he could just carry Sebastian home. However they decided to play mortals which meant driving, he chuckled and watched as Sebastian stirred a little as he picked him up. Claude walked back up the hill with the sleeping raven in his arms.

Claude looked back at the roses and whispered, "I'll always be here for you, through thick and thin my beautiful prince." He slowly continued up the stairs into the mansion, the roses were still and the light caressed the petals as gently as Sebastian's had. They were a beautiful blood red except one rose which was covered in Sebastian's blood. It turned a deep wine color, it was darker than all the other roses, and had become the most beautiful.