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Sebastian's point of view
I never knew how much I loved the sun until I became deaf. How I took for granted the ability it gave me, but now, I bask in its power. When the sun shines, I feel normal. The perpetual blackness that clings to me as I close my eyes does not seem as scary when the light penetrates my eyelids. That is why I must sleep with my lights on because when they are off, I can't breathe. It is like I am in a coma. Unable to help myself, to speak out loud for anyone, to assure myself that I am still alive. I hate the night that makes me tremble. The night that rids me of my sight.
Ciel's Point of View
What an ass! That pompous mamma's boy is late! Why is it that when I am late, I look like a diva, but when he does it, it's enduring? It makes no sense. And why does he get to sit at the head of the table? Are people trying to make the distinction that he is better than me? I mean, I have to take that from him but do I also have to take that from everyone else, too?
I glance down at my watch. 12:45. He is thirty minutes late. I am about to stand up to storm off when the door opens. The giraffe of the man struts in with Mr. Tanaka and Bard flanking him. He throws an irritating smirk my way as he breezes pass me to sit down. Dumb stretch!
"My deepest apologies on making you wait, Ciel. I hope you didn't get too bored," he says, still smiling like he has no care in the world. Apologies my ass! The giant probably just wanted me to wait for him. Another one of his games, I'm sure, to get me mad. Well, I am not going to fall for his trap. Not today.
"Not at all, Sebastian. In fact, the half of hour it took you to get here despite our arranged time gave me the opportunity to think about how we are going to manufacture this toy. So I should be offering my gratitude for your incompetence," I give him my dazzling smile with my snarky insults I make. Hah! Take that, Mr. Perfect. His smile only gets bigger.
"In that case, I should have made you wait even longer than I had planned. I am surprised that you actually stayed though. You usually leave after five minutes of waiting. Is today special? Or did you just wanna see me so badly. If that is your reason, you only needed to tell me. I am here with open arms, Ciel. Then again, being the number one Bachelor of New York does make my schedule more tight. But if it is for you, I can spare a few minutes," he remarks. We haven't even been in the same room for ten minutes and already he is gloating! Then he has the audacity to taunt me like I am child who needs his attention. Well, I don't! Who wants to be around this obnoxious ladder anyways!
I open my mouth to yell at him, but a knock interrupts me. I turn to see who it was and identify that it is Mey-rin, Sebatian's secretary. I face back to him. He is still grinning at me like a fool despite Mey-rin's presence. She walks over to him, touches his shoulder, then informs him of some call that he missed. All the while, he gives her his undivided attention. Hmm, I never really took notice of her appeal, but maybe he does. If he marries her, he can't be a Bachelor, which means? I am number one!
Sebastain's point of view
Two. That's how many times he has glared at me, and we have just gotten in the same room. I bet I can get at least twenty more points by the end of the meeting. Oh, he is just too cute with his indignant attitude. I am so entranced by his kitty-like anger that I failed to see the door open in my peripheral vision or the small gust of wind it caused. I am usually so sensitive to any change, but when Ciel is involved, I can't seem to turn away from him. Hence why I am wary of the time we spend with each other. Thankfully, Mey-rin did not call my name and instead draws me to her with her touch. I know she is speaking, but I can't hear what she is saying. I read her lips though. It is a skill that I had to learn when I became conscious.
She talks out loud to fool the people who do not know of my condition. Ciel probably is eaves-dropping, and I just wished the message was something that would upset him, but it is just about one of the managers at the production site. When she finishes, I dismiss her and stare at Ciel again. He has this weird expression on his face like he is contemplating something. It both worries me and makes me laugh. Immediately, he frowns.
"Are we finally going to get back to the issue at hand? I have other engagements today, Sebastian. I just can't dilly-dally like you do. I am actually important," he snaps. He tilts his chin up in a haughty manner, and he actually looks like he is proud of his comment. He thinks he succeeded in making me mad, but all he accomplished was making me smile.
"Dear, Ciel. I most be somewhat important to out rank you in...everything, right?" His face falls. I laugh. "Pouring salt in your wounds, am I? Sorry," He scrunches up his face, looks down, and it seems like he is mumbling underneath his breath. Too bad his lips are visible, and I read what he just said. "So I am piece of smelly dung? Not your best insult, Ciel. I guess that is what I should expect from you, Mr. Number 2."
He slams his palms on the desk and stands up. His cheeks are flushed with anger and he growls, "You know what? I have things to do, and I don't want to be here with your ugly mug so I am leaving. Okay? Just do what you think we should about the stupid freaking toy. If I stay here for one more second, I might just beat you!"
"So the rumors are true about your sexual preferences. Interesting to know," I jest. His response to clench his fist, push his rolling chair to the side, and stomp his way out of the conference room.
I pout and look up to Bard and Tanaka. "Was it something I said?"