Chapter 18: Jealousy
Hey my lovelies! So sorry about taking so long to update the stories, but once I got a taste of having no classes to go to or any other such obligations, I couldn't help but soak it in. Thanks to this glorious time, I was able to spend a month at my grandparents' house that I haven't seen since nearly the beginning of the year. It sucks living so far away from them, but what can you do? Anyhoo, I have seen some of the reviews I have received for this story regarding Bassy's and Ariel's relationship and my response is it is coming. I was just giving Undertaker so limelight because Bassy lives with her therefore giving him more access to her than Undertaker. I thought he deserved some chunk of the story dedicated to him before the other cases came up. With that cleared up, here is the next chapter of A Demon's Angel!
"I may be a bit selfish, I may also be a little jealous, but that's because I found something so precious and I don't want lose it or anyone else to have you."
-Anonymous
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As I slowly came into consciousness, I could feel a very prominent presence in my mind as well as a double feeling of a relaxed beating heart and lungs taking deep, even breaths. What, I asked myself before I remembered what had occurred the night before. An instant blush came to my cheeks when my eyes snapped open to gaze upon Pheobus's peaceful sleeping face bathed in the weak morning light. I can't believe we did that, I thought in embarrassment, but I wouldn't have traded last night for anything. A contented sigh left me while I gazed at my reaper's pale eyelashes resting against his cheekbones while his silver locks ghosted over his forehead. While I admired his beauty, I felt my stomach give a small impulse of hunger as well as having a full bladder. Well, let's take care of business first then we'll deal with breakfast, I thought to myself as I tried to ease myself from Pheobus's operative word being tried. Every time I tried to ease myself from his embrace, his arms became steel bands yet they did not dig into my sides or hurt me. Oh dear. Alright, let's try sending some soothing feelings to him to see if he'll let go. My plan seemed to work for as soon as they touched his mind he rolled onto his back with his arms laying on his chest and the other by his side. Thank goodness, I shouted in relief as I ran to take care of my business. Once I was done there, I pulled on Pheobus's black robes before I padded down the stairs to the little kitchen. What should I make for breakfast, I pondered. Hmm, how about biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, and hash browns? After some careful I decided it was perfect and instantly went about making it. I hope Pheobus will like this. At this thought a small smile appeared on my lips as I sang the heavenly choir that played constantly in my head. Through this music I could hear the greeting and joy of my fellow angels as I joined them. This is nice, I mused while working. I have both the constant peace I feel from my fellow angels and the stability and safety I felt from my reaper that still slumbered upstairs. Wait, his breathing isn't deep and even like when he was asleep so he had to be-
"Well isn't this nice?" came his voice from behind me as arms wrapped around my waist. A very loud "eep" left me right before I jumped a foot in the air. That had my heart racing away in my chest while it clicked in my mind that it was Pheobus that had scared me.
"Pheobus," I scolded him, my heart slowly returning to its natural rhythm.
"Heehee, sorry love," he chuckled with a kiss to my temple. "But I couldn't resist. What are we having for breakfast?" I listed off all of the fixings I was making as I set about plating up the last of the food onto the two plates that I had set out for the both of us. "Uhmm, looks, smells, and sounds delicious love. I wish I could wake up to this all the time."
"I wish that too," I agreed before returning back to my cheery mood. "Now hurry up and sit at the table so that this food does not get cold." My smile seemed to be infectious when I looked up into his face for his lips turned up into one of his own before he leaned down to place a sweet kiss on my lips.
"I love you Ariel."
"I love you too Pheobus." He gave my waist a gentle squeeze before he let me go to drift over to the kitchen table that I had set up for the both of us. There was no need for the both of us to say anything as we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Pheobus didn't even need to voice how he thought about how he liked my cooking. All I needed to do was feel the happiness his feelings brought me or him to pick it up.
I'll take care of the dishes love. You go draw us a bath and I'll come join you shortly. Even though the both of us shared such an intimate thing last night, I couldn't help but blush at his words. Oh come on love, he chuckled. Surely we have gotten past your embarrassed blush.
I can't help it,I replied sheepishly. All I got was an amused chuckle as the both of us rose from the table with Pheobus picking up the dirty dishes and placing them in the sink.
Oh, and love.
Yes, Pheobus?
I love seeing you in nothing but my robes. My blush only deepened at his comment while I padded out of the kitchen to head back into Pheobus's room. If I was not mistaken he had an adjoining bathroom. I found out that I was right when I returned to his room. Excellent, I thought happily as I shed the robes I was wearing before I continued on my way into the bathroom. Despite me going into the room earlier in the morning to use the bathroom, I did not focus on my surroundings so I missed the large copper tub that rested in the back of the room with many jars of oils and salts for the bath. Wow, I thought when I saw the large selection of floral, sweet, and fruity scents that Pheobus had stocked beside an arrangement of male scents. Did he know that I was going to stay the night or did he get this when he saw that I was interested in pursuing a relationship with him? As soon as the thoughts came to mind I shook my head to clear my mind of them. Focus on what scents you want to use Ariel, I scolded myself while I plugged up the tub and let the hot water begin to fill the tub. Hmm, maybe sandalwood with vanilla, I mused in deep thought while I gazed about the numerous fragrances in front of me. A hum of agreement sounded in my mind from Pheobus so I picked up the two bottles of fragrance and added some into the hot water I was filling the tub with. Once the tub was three fourths of the way full, I shut off the water. The warm steam rising from the water warmed me while the mixed scents of the bath oil calmed me. A soft sigh left me as I slipped off Pheobus's robe.
"Hmm, this smells nice," commented Pheobus while he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Mmm," was all the answer I gave him before the both of us sank into the heavenly bath I had drawn for us. For a few minutes the two of us simply relaxed in the water with me laying back against Pheobus's chest. I bet Ciel is wondering where I am, I thought to myself. I heard and felt Pheobus sigh when he heard my thoughts.
I guess we should hurry so that the little earl won't send Mr. Butler here. At the mention of Sebastian, I couldn't help but feel a small sense of guilt well up inside. Why, I asked myself as I grew angry at my train of thoughts. I chose Pheobus and I'm quite happy with him. But he is your mate along with the reaper, came a voice in my head that reminded me of God's voice. This did not serve to help matters for it only made me more frustrated at myself.
It's alright love, Pheobus assured me as he placed his head atop mine. You are an earthbound angel, it is engraved into your very soul to love both me and Mr. Butler. It is not your fault.
Then how come I feel so guilty? Pheobus didn't have an answer for me besides a sigh.
Come love, let's finnish our bath and then get you on your way. I felt close to tears as Pheobus gently washed my body while kissing any tears that accidentally slipped down my cheeks away.
Thank you Pheobus.
There is no need to thank me love. Deep levels of appreciation thrummed between us while the both of us finished washing and slipped out of the tub. The outfit I pulled out from my bag was a white dress that hugged my figure and left my shoulders and the tops of my arms bare. At the middle of each arm were gossamer pink sleeves that parted to each side of my arms while a silver and pink jewel belt that hung on my hips with a single strip down to my knees. As for the hem of my dress, it reached all the way down to the floor. Jewelry for this outfit was a silver and pink jewel circlet over my loose hair and silver and pink jewel earrings while my footwear were simple silver slippers. As usual the only makeup I wore was silver eye shadow.
"You look like a dream love," Pheobus whispered into my ear, hugging my small form into his larger one.
"Flatterer," I giggled into his bare chest. While I had gotten dressed all the way, Pheobus only wore his skintight black trousers and his buckled boots. He only chuckled before he placed a kiss at the crown of my head.
"You'd best head out now love," Pheobus sighed into my hair. "If you don't I don't think I'll be able to let you leave." A small smile lit my lips as I stood on the tips of my toes to peck a quick kiss to his lips.
"I'll see you later Pheobus."
"Until then love." I then grabbed my bag that I had brought with me yesterday and stepped out into the alleyway that I had landed in and took off into the sky.
"Lady Ariel!" Finni exclaimed when he saw me fly over the mansion while Pluto let out a happy howl. I waved down to them before I tucked my wings in and landed in the garden where the two were waiting for me.
"I missed you Ariel!" Pluto exclaimed as he launched himself at me. I caught him easily because of my wings and hugged him back.
"I missed you too Plu-Plu."
"How was your trip Lady Ariel?" Finni asked me when he reached me.
"It went fairly well," I answered with a blush on my cheeks. That was when Pluto got a good whiff of my scent.
"So, you and your mate finally mated?" Pluto grinned teasingly at me from above me since he was standing to his full height.
"Oh hush Pluto!" He chuckled at my bigger blush before he gave my cheek a lick then ran off into the garden. "I swear that dog." This made Finni laugh before he returned to his duty while I ventured into the mansion.
"Lady Ariel! Welcome home!" Mei-Rin greeted me from her place on the stairs.
"Thank you Mei," I returned with a bright smile.
"Young Mistress," came Sebastian's voice from the kitchen area. I simply turned in his direction to greet him back when his nostrils flared and his eyes flashed their demonic red when he caught my scent.
"Hello Sebastian," I smiled, feeling that small bit of guilt flare up again.
"May I have a word with you Young Mistress?" he ground out through a perfectly constructed smiling face.
"Of course Sebastian," I replied since I knew it was better to get this out of the way than to let it drag on. "Follow me to my room and we can talk once I drop off my bag." He said nothing at that but I could feel the anger and jealousy coming off him in waves. When we both reached my room, I just barely dropped my bag in a chair by my balcony before Sebastian was upon me.
How could you allow that shinigami to claim you?! he snarled in my mind, his eyes swirling a bright red in his anger.
Sebastian, I told you that I chose Pheobus instead of you.
But why?! I am obviously the better choice out of the both of us!
Sebastian-, I began to try to calm him down.
No! I was the first one to establish a bond with you! The right to claim you should have been mine! While he was ranting and raving about this, both of his hands held the both of mine over my head and he pressed my body against the wall with his own so that our bodies were molded together. Do you see how well we fit together?! You were made for me just like how I was made for you! You belong to me as I belong to you!
But Pheobus was made for me as well Sebastian! We even completed our bond to each other! I am his!
I can change that, he sent me, lowering his head to rub his nose against my exposed collarbone.
Sebastian, please don't.
Don't worry Ariel. In the end you will belong to me and we can get his scent off you. He then proceeded to raise me up by my arms so that his knee rested between my legs then nudged my dress so that one of my breasts were bare to him. Equal parts of me wanted him to stop while also wishing for him to never stop. My head swam with such conflicting thoughts which caused him to chuckle darkly in triumph. See Ariel. Was that reaper able to do this to you? I made to throw a retort at him but he caught me off guard by gently nipping the skin of my breasts around my nipple.
S-S-St-St-Stop.
You don't sound too convincing Ariel, he told me with a hum of satisfaction. As his mouth neared the sensitive nub on my breast that was now hard because of his ministrations, I forced myself to get a hold of myself. C'mon Ariel. You have to get him to stop before your will is no more. I took in a deep, shuddering breath before I gave the most loud and commanding order I could muster.
Stop this right now Sebastian! The effect was immediate when his mouth stopped its journey and he lifted his head to look me dead in the eyes with his red ones.
Ariel, he growled at his loss of control.
Let me go Sebastian, I ordered again in a stronger voice now that he had stopped his pleasure inducing touch. Another growl followed by a snarl sounded in his mind as he was forced to lower me from my spot on his knee and removed his hands from my wrists.
You will be mine Ariel, Sebastian sent me in a primitive, dark voice. I will not take you being mated to the reaper lying down. With those words he left my room with a slam of my door that had my legs quaking underneath me as the gravity of what had just happened and Sebastian's promise finally sunk in. Oh dear. What is a girl to so?
Hey my lovelies! Here I am, back from the maze that is my mind! I finally had the inspiration to go on with the story so here we are. Hopefully the next chapters will go smoothly until the end of the anime. Most of the rest of the story is based on the Kuroshitsuji anime but there are a few things tat I am putting in from the manga. So with that remember to leave any questions or comments in a review and I will address it in the next chapter. Remember, reviews are magic!
-White Wolf