A/N: Hello everyone again!!
Sorry, I updated a little late. ;;;
Thank you all for 5.69K and 288 votes! It's a shame to say that this story is coming to an end really soon..
I don't have much to say today after my short note earlier, let's move on to Chapter Eleven, shall we?
* I do not own Kuroshitsuji / Black Butler / 黒執事 or any of the characters in it. *
[ Chapter Eleven ]
[ Ciel's POV ]
" Miss Elizabeth, please calm down. " Sebastian appeared quickly to stop her from further throwing her fits.
" Let me go! " I haven't seen Elizabeth like this in a while.. It sent shivers down my spine. But I quickly grasped the feather on the floor and looked at it.
I dusted and blew at it to get rid or any dirt on it. It's doesn't seem broken nor a least bit damaged by it. I heaved a sigh of relief. That's great..
I stayed on the ground and kept the feather close to me.
" Ciel, you're t-too much..! " I watched Sebastian let go of her as she dropped to her knees to the same level as I am. Elizabeth was getting tired from her violent fit, hiccuping and trying to speak properly while crying. How terrible..
I kept silent as I removed myself from the ground. I can't believe I have a fianceé like her.. I gazed at her, a clear disappointed look lingering on my face.
As soon as she saw the look on my face, she stopped crying for a moment. Her eyes widened, seeming as though she's shocked to see me look this way.
" C-Ciel..? " Her hand reached out to hold my hand but almost immediately, I slapped her hand away. I stared at her.
" Ci-.. " Her face started to drain of colour as she called out to me once again.
" Don't call my name. " I interrupted, looking and moving away from her. I will never have someone like her for a Wife.
" Sebastian, call Aunt Francis. " I breathed heavily as I stared into the sky. Clouds formed and the winds rustled the leaves of the trees. I then turned around and attempted to walk past Elizabeth.
But I halted in my footsteps, glancing down at her as she stayed where she was. I sighed as I took my outer coat off and draped it over her shoulders.
" Aunt Francis will be worried if you fall sick. " I finished my sentence and returned back into the manor.
***
[ Sebastian's POV ]
I exhaled deeply, hanging up the call as the two returned back into the manor.
I looked at the two sit opposite each other at the foyer. He gave her his coat, I see.
My gaze focused itself onto the floor. He's becoming soft-hearted, the gesture is mild but it's definitely not like his character. Will he turn into someone that I wouldn't be able to recognise in future?
" Have you called her? " I snapped out of my own thoughts as our eyes met. I can't help but wish, and wish that their relationship would come to an end.
" Yes, I have. " I breathed out, trying to keep my calm. I am unable to control myself as well anymore. I would have to be careful.
My own greed has taken over all of me as time passed. Every moment that I interact with him, I just hoped that I would have him all to myself. That he would only look at no one else but me.
I want all of him.
***
" What in the world is the meaning of this? " Lady Francis was extremely upset to see Miss Elizabeth's puffy red eyes and face soaked in tears.
I looked at the Young Master and he nodded lightly, giving me the permission to explain to Lady Francis. I explained quietly to the lady about the situation earlier.
" How dare you! " She was quick to act the moment I finished explaining. She stormed beside Miss Elizabeth, raising her hand to slap her.
My hands fiddled with one another behind my back. I should be stopping the hit, but.. I refused. She deser-
" Aunt Francis! " My eyes widened as I watched the Young Master lunge forward and hugged Miss Elizabeth. He was hit in the end.
" Young Ma-! " I called out in worry, only to be interrupted.
" Quiet! " The Young Master raised his voice and I kept silent immediately. I lowered my head and fixed my gaze to the floor.
" Aunt Francis, there's not a need to hit her. I suppose she missed me too much. " I listened, it hurt. It hurt me to hear that he's shielding her.
" You are a very sweet child, Ciel. But you're a nobleman. I will not tolerate this behaviour from a lady! To think that you're his fianceé, too! How can you show such disrespect? " I listened on as I started to breathe deeply again.
" I've made up my mind. Your engagement with Ciel will be called off. I cannot let you marry a nobleman with such an unruly behaviour. Return home with me now. You have no business to be here anymore. " My eyes widened at Lady Francis' words. I lifted my head almost immediately. Am I hearing things?
" W-What? " I watched the Young Master step aside, allowing Aunt Francis to pull Miss Elizabeth off the seat, the Young Master's coat slipping off of her shoulders and onto the floor.
" N-No, I don't want to! Please don't do this! " Miss Elizabeth pleaded in much frustration and shock. Lady Francis refused to reply to Miss Elizabeth's words, bowing apologetically to us before they made their way out of the manor.
As the door closed shut, a light snicker broke the silence in the manor after a moment.
" I got rid of her. " The Young Master turned his head and a smile grew on his face. My breath hitched. This is the Young Master that I know..
I let out a short, half-suppressed laughter. I was speechless. My heart pounded in my chest. I wasn't sure what I was thinking.
He managed to fool me completely.
" Are you surprised? " His voice rang in my head.
Should I be afraid of this child? Or should I have found this thrilling?
More than despair, his greed has also taken over him. His expression tells me he hadn't regret it. This is the Young Master that I know.
" I am, My Young Lord. " I called out his title, exhaling deeply. A nervous smile broke out on my face.
" Oh? " His smile turned into a smirk and my lips formed a thin line.
My heart continued to race in my chest and I, was filled with excitement.
I can't control myself.
***
" Was it your plan all along? " I questioned curiously as I dressed him up for the night after his bath.
" You could say that, though I didn't expect her to trample on the feather like that. " He glanced at the feather on the nightstand by his bed.
" The Young Master really likes me, it seems. " I sat myself on the edge of the bed and embraced him into my arms, breathing in his scent.
" You're annoying. " I smiled, stroking his back, and the back of his head occasionally. No matter how annoying I am, you will not throw me away.
" At least I know that's how you show affection to me. " I chuckled. By now, I know that he never likes to admit properly. It's a shame, but it's good enough.
" You're easily satisfied, aren't you? " I pulled away and gazed at him.
" In all honesty, I'm quite the opposite. I'm pretty greedy. " I smirked, caressing his face with one gloved hand. He flushed a bright red instantly, avoiding my eyes.
" I-I should really refrain from giving you too much concern and hope.. " He attempted to push my hand away from his face but I steadied my hold on his face with two hands so he'd meet my eyes again.
" You can't.. " I replied, my eyebrows furrowed lightly just hearing him say that. Although I can't be choosy, there had been times as such where he says such hurtful words.
" Young Master, can I kiss you? " I gazed at his face, I do not like the idea of losing him. Even if it's a mere comment that means nothing but his embarassment, I can't help but fear of that one day when he stops caring.
He kept quiet for a mere moment and his eyes fixed on mine. He had a nervous expression lingering all over his face and was flushed red.
" D-Don't ask.. " He muttered under his breath, squeezing his eyes shut. I almost let out my laughter looking at his face all scrunched up. I exhaled lightly as I inched closer to his face, until our lips touch.
I haven't kissed him like this in a while.. I never wanted to force him into doing such things until he was willing.
My hands made their way around his small frame and I embraced him as we kissed.
" Mm..! " A soft moan escaped his lips. I kept my eyes open, half lidded, just so I could see the expression on his face. I want all of him..
I pressed my lips a little harder against his and he let out another muffled moan. Though, he's not pushing me away..
I pulled away to let him breathe, but leaned in close to his ear.
" Open your mouth, Young Master. " I whispered, rubbing his back lightly. I could feel his heart pounding hard in his chest.
As I returned to face him again, I leaned in, kissing his lips lightly. Before long, I slowly let my tongue enter his mouth. I felt him grip tightly onto my coat as he responded.
" Hnn..! " I allowed myself to kiss him for a few more moments, before pulling away. It was a pity but I know I couldn't go any more further than this. I would've hurt him if I did.
I watched him catch his breath, his face as red as a tomato. He has a feverish look in his now half lidded eyes.
" Was that enough? " I hooked a single finger under his chin and brought him closer to my face again. But of course, I was teasing him.
" E-Enough! " He was extremely embarassed, his grip on my coat tightened, causing creases to form. I pulled him into a hug and swayed lightly.
" I love you, Young Master. " I confessed. I didn't get a reply at first, until I felt a pair of arms wrap themselves around my waist and his face buried into my shoulder.
I suppose, that is his way of saying he loves me too.
" It's time to go to bed, Young Master. " I whispered, giving him a few gentle pats on his back. He loosened his hold around me, shifted and laid himself comfortably on the bed.
I stood back up from the bed and draped his body with the blanket. A smile appeared on my face. I leaned in to give him a kiss on his forehead.
" Good Night, My love. " He looked away in embarassment and I chuckled, leaving the room quietly after a moment.
I closed the door shut behind me and heaved a big sigh. My eyebrows furrowed and I breathed deeply. Why does my chest feel so tight all of a sudden..?
[ Ciel's POV ]
I tossed around in bed and tried to fall asleep but nothing was working. My mind kept replaying the scene when Sebastian and I kissed. My heart raced, as I remembered how he said he loves me.
The thought of it made me want to dig a hole in the ground and jump in. I buried my face into my pillow and curled up into a ball.
This is way too embarassing.. That was an adult's kiss, wasn't it! Stupid butler.. I won't let him do that to me again!
Though he didn't really force me into it.. I could've just pushed him away or hit him if I didn't like it..
" Argh! " I groaned into my pillow. The thoughts are replaying in my mind again! But then again.. That look in his eyes when I told him I wouldn't care anymore..
A loud clap of thunder then snapped me out of my thoughts. My heart jumped a bit the moment I heard it. I looked out of the window, there's a thunderstorm coming..
A flash of lightning appeared from the sky, like a bright light in the dark. I couldn't help but stare outside, witnessing nature do it's work until it started to pour.
It sent shivers down my spine.
" Young Master.. " I jumped at the sudden voice calling me out. I turned around and sat up on the bed, looking at my butler standing just a few feet away from me.
" Don't startle me like that! Why are you here? " I questioned, but Sebastian didn't answer. He stood still where he was.
Furrowing my eyebrows, I stared at him with suspicion.
" ..Sebastian? "
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A/N: I have to be honest that this Chapter was a little difficult to write!!
I couldn't grasp the correct emotions, I had to think really hard just so I wouldn't end up using the wrong feelings and emotions. ;;;
Tell me what your feelings are after this Chapter!! I would also love to know what you guys think will happen after! Though it's getting pretty clear, I suppose. ;p
See you the next Chapter!!
- Aoi ♡
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