A/N: If anymore people have reviewed after I submitted this then Im happy! XD
Warning: Father-like Felix. Demonic butler. Nightmares. Meh, the usual
Disclaimer: I dont own Black Butler
The door slowly opened at the hand of the demon and Felix sighed at the familiar coloring of Earl Phantomhive's study. Books and unfinished reports lay strewn about in an almost animalistic way; as if a lion had come running through in sole purpose to scatter documents about the room. But most interesting, no matter how many times Felix had seen him, was the Earl Phantomhive himself.
His eye showed courage and maturity that could very well topple his own and cobalt hair was combed calmly into fine threads of dark blue that calmly shaped his slender face. Kurt looked at the mere child of an earl in shock while Felix just stood in wait for the Earl to speak. He did so almost immediately upon entry, probably to draw the shocked gaze from his appearance to his words. Kurt's eyes snapped up at the cold and low voice sounding about the room in an almost cruel vibrancy.
"I was only expecting one guest this evening."
Felix gave a slight bow in respect before addressing the Earl. "Forgive me for also intruding upon you Earl Phantomhive, but this child is under my care for the time being rendering me unable to leave him here alone."
Ciel blinked in mild surprise, though it was carefully masked.
'Probably from seeing a man dressed in filth covered clothes speak so formally.'he thought.
"Wow. Didn't know you could be this cleaned up Felix."Kurt patted his back with a mocking grin. The elder's eyes sharpened as he straightened his back. He would have to teach Kurt how to read an atmosphere.
The room was filled with unspecified tension and judgement. They were being watched like cattle ready to be slaughtered, except in this case you wanted to be a formidable steer.
"I see, it is no great problem."The Earl cleared his throat,"Sebastian."
Appearing almost instantaneously, evoking fear in Felix and fascination in Kurt, Sebastian bowed.
"Yes my lord?"
Ciel pointed and snapped his fingers at the two commoners in the room with an almost unnoticed sigh.
"They need more proper clothing, prepare them with a guest room and draw a bath for the child."
"You mustn't trouble yourself."Felix smiled forcefully,"I am capable enough to draw a bath. If I couldn't do that much, what kind of guardian would I be?"
Felix wanted to both slap his mouth and laugh aloud at the familiarity of his line compared to the demon's. But neither party was insulted, merely intrigued.
"Yes, then prepare an extra meal for Mr..."
"Nhell sir. Felix Nhell."Felix finished for him. Kurt smiled and saluted the Earl.
"I'm Kurt. Kurt Bell." Felix smiled slightly at the confidence Kurt carried about himself before almost warily putting an arm around the boy's shoulder. Despite what he'd said, Kurt was much like a son. One he would protect at all costs. Kurt shifted slightly before being drawn back to the confinements of Felix's chest. Something he only did when the man was nervous for his safety. Kurt begrudgingly let himself be treated as a child for this one instance.
"Well then, if you would follow me?"Sebastian motioned towards the door. The demonic butler opened it slowly as if to further antagonize their own nervousness. Kurt gave a friendly wave to Ciel, thinking that a child of his own age could be more playful then he let on. If the Earl gave any indication or response to the gesture it must've been well hidden or nonexistent. Felix lead him through the dark doorframe and gave a quick glance towards the demon with a gulp. The crimson eyed butler simply smiled and the pair wondered if Sebastian knew that they were aware of his species. But he did not give anything away in the cordial mask of his as he lead them through the long and dangerous halls of the Phantomhive manor.
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Felix didn't like this. He didn't like it a bit.
"Why must we have separate rooms?"He asked almost coldly.
The cold air from the night was seeping through the windows. A full moon was glittering along with the stars above and it's light illuminated Felix's room. It was a dark blue room. Tapestries hung on the walls depicting a scene he couldn't remember the name to. Woven into the cloth was a black stallion with glowing eyes. It was rearing its back as if startled by the presence of people in the room. Perhaps it was. The bed was too large for Felix's tastes. Who on earth needed to sleep in a king size bed alone? Felix warily touched the sheets and found them to be of high quality.
"Chamberlain silk sewn with Marquee velvet."The red head murmured.
Kurt was trying to blink away sleep as his eyes drooped. The deep green irises were becoming clouded with sleep, though Felix was aware it was only about seven thirty. He had nobody but himself to blame for that. After all, he had made the boy drink the dark tea. It was only natural for him to be tired. Sebastian cleared his throat and the two looked up.
"If you don't need anything else, I must show the boy to his room." Felix narrowed his eyes and Kurt swore he saw fire in them. It was a deep hazel-like flame embedded within Felix's well-kept anger.
"Where is his room?" Sebastian gave a small smirk and bowed politely.
"It is simply across the hall sir."the butler stated calmly,"Should he require anything you can trust that I can handle it. You can ease your mind here." Felix judged him. And he was angered even further at the outcome. His instincts told him the danger of this creature, and by the smile on the demon's face, he was well aware of this fact.
Sebastian was toying with him.
With a purpose he strode directly in front of the butler to show he had no fear.
"If he requires anything, I shall be just across the hallway."Felix noted,"You could be anywhere in the mansion at his time of need putting me at a more convenient position. Especially since I will more then likely stay awake the entire night."
Felix was grateful for his insomnia. Ever since he stopped sleeping, the dreams stopped coming. He no longer had to expect things to happen and then they do. He didn't have to know that his fianc e was going to marry another man. He was content with being in the dark. Almost normal.
The butler simply smiled down at Felix and nodded. "As I said before, I was unaware the child was in such capable hands."
'You mean you didn't know that he had any family to care for him.'Felix thought and accidentally let out a small growl,'If he were homeless, you could simply release him without Kurt spreading the information to family.'
"Capable hands..."Felix stepped back by Kurt,"May just slip occasionally, Mr. Michaelis."
Kurt stood there with a confused expression on his face. The tension between the two was like that of a lion and it's prey. Only this time, Felix wasn't the lion.
"That they might...Mr. Nhell." Kurt shivered at the challenge in their voices. Sebastian's cold face was that of a morbid child who got a new toy. One he wanted to break in. The butler gave a bow and creaked open the door he motioned to the door across from the room.
"As I have said, your room is right there."Sebastian began to exit out into the hallway,"Mayrene will come to escort you both to dinner in a half hour. Please, let yourselves get comfortable."
"You say that like its possible to become comfortable in this cursed house."Felix hissed underneath his breath,"Especially with a beast like you."
Sebastian's smile grew significantly at those words that weren't meant to be heard. Kurt heard whispering coming from Felix, but couldn't comprehend them. The butler closed the door behind him with a smirk.
"Oh yes, it is truly a wonder that you haven't been devoured yet Felix Nhell."
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"Felix? What are you doing?"
Kurt's wary voice barely made it through the publisher's mind. Felix paced the floors in deep thought. It had been ten minutes without the man speaking a word.
"Felix. You're wearing out the carpet."
With that the elder froze and gave a sigh before turning towards the child.
"Sorry kid. I'm trying to figure out a way to escape without that demon getting on us."
Kurt nodded and laid down on the bed. The tapestry was creeping him out. Almost on whim, he grabbed Felix's arm and pulled him onto the bed. That made the adult look down at the kid and chuckle before pulling him into a parental hug.
"Don't worry, we'll be fine."
They stayed like that for a few minutes in comfortable silence before Kurt shifted to look into Felix's eyes.
"You knew didn't you?" It wasn't a question. Felix smiled a rather sad smile and ruffled the kid's hair.
"What did I know?"
"That your dreams were more than just dreams."Kurt pulled off his bandanna and started fiddling it through his fingers,"That's why I've never seen you sleep isn't it."
"You can be quite the talker when you put your mind to it Kurt."Felix mused.
"Be serious."the younger demanded and sat up,"Thats why isn't it? You told my sister and she thought you were crazy didn't she?"
"...yes, I knew."Felix admitted,"But that's not the reason that the relationship didn't work."
"Why didn't it then?"Kurt asked,"I was so excited to have you be my brother (in-law) you were so fun and free lived! I look up to you!"
"I'm happy that you look up to me Kurt, but she just didn't love me."Felix smirked and stood up with a stretch,"That's that. The love was gone."
Kurt frowned at that and gave a small pout. The red head walked over to the wardrobe and opened up the wide doors. Sure enough, inside was a pair of black slacks and a crisp white blouse. He saw no clothes for Kurt, so Felix assumed they were in the room meant for him. He pulled out the blouse and slacks to find they were all too familiar.
"Hm. So the butlers lending me something eh?"
"That's some fancy clothes!"Kurt exclaimed,"How do you wear stuff like that?"
"Like anything else."Felix shrugged and pulled off his shirt,"I'll help you get in your clothes as soon as I'm done okay?"
Kurt nodded and then flinched as he saw Felix's torso. It was tinted with black ink and had embedded marks on his skin. Felix looked up at Kurt's shocked face before laughing sheepishly.
"Oh this? Nobody taught me how to use the press so trial and error was my only option."the elder shrugged and motioned to his scarred up torso. "I thought it would be easy to handle, but it was much harder than I'd imagined."
"A-Apparently."Kurt gulped. Felix was soon completed with his outfit, and out of old habit he reached down to pull up his gloves and blinked in surprise that there was none. He laughed before straightening up. The slacks fell a bit loosely on his legs, but they would do and the blouse was light and easy to move around in. He blinked at the coat in the wardrobe before shrugging and slipping it on his arms. Kurt blinked before grinning.
"Come on. Say it. You know you want to."
"Don't be an imbecile."Felix scoffed and combed his hair with his fingers until he found it suitable.
"Do it. Don't be like Michael!" That made Felix freeze.
"I'm not a stick in the mud like Michael."Felix scoffed,"This is a serious situation..."
Kurt waited with a teary eyed pout for Felix to give in. Which he did so quickly.
"Fine! God, kid..."Felix cleared his throat, "I am simply one hell of a butler."
And downstairs a demon sneezed.
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