STEPH: ... taking a turn away from the dark side... to some AU stuff, like i said in my last work i uploaded. This is definitely going to be long. at least 10 chapters, cause i've got 8 written so far, and am not halfway done writing this fic. This is my second time attempting AU with Kuroshitsuji, and i'll love to hear any suggestions you have ^ ^.

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TIES AND PARTIES.

The young man stared through the mirror at Bard, nervously fidgetting his tie to make it more comfortable.

"Are you sure you want me to come?"

The older man grinned, with a cigarette firmly between his teeth, walking towards the teenager.

"Of course. It's my last day here. Gotta spend every last minute with my boy." he replied, fixing Ciel's tie.

He sighed defeatedly. This felt like it was going to be a disaster.

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"You know, you didn't have to dress this formal, it's just a friend's small party." Bard smiled, dropping his cigarette before they entered into the large building.

"I didn't want to look like you. Besides this your 'friend' just happens to be a genius and a professor." Ciel scowled, raising his hands to relieve his tie, but stopping as he realised Bard was looking at him with an amused expression.

"You're finally learning... that a good first impression matters. I'm proud of you, son."

Ciel flushed lightly, placing his hands into his coat pocket.

"Don't call me that so casually. Don't you feel old saying that?"

"Feels good to be older, don't it?. Mr. I'm-almost-nineteen. Doesn't mean you can smoke anyw- Here he comes." Bard said, raising his head to look further down the hallway.

Ciel turned his gaze towards the young man who looked quite surprised to see them both. Clad in a black suit and black shoes... black hair and oh God why red eyes? The man looked quite professional, but was he some sort of punk?.

Ciel grinned, turning to Bard.

"You've got quite a nice... colorful friend huh?" the teenager taunted, making the older man laugh.

They both stopped, waiting for the man who was quickly approaching them with a welcoming smile on his face.

'Bard...I wasn't expecting to see you until you got into the party. In fact, I was avoiding you." he smirked, folding his hands together. Ciel quirked his eyebrows curiously. This guy was quite straightforward.

Bard grinned, nudging his friend lightly. "And I thought we were besties. Oh, by the way, this is my kiddo I told you about."

The young man slowly absorbed his friend's information, stretching his hand toward Ciel.

"Sebastian Michaelis. I've heard a lot about you. Bard here seems to be very fond of you." he smiled, shaking the slender hands that clasped against his.

"Ciel...Phantomhive."

Sebastian nodded, turning to flick Bard's shoulder. "Don't start getting crossed at me over my statement. I happen to have been attempting to avoid you because I wanted you to realise the right way that this is a party thrown for you." he said, a light smile gracing his face as he saw his friend's surprised expression.

"Y-You threw me a party?!" he gasped, pulling Sebastian into a tight hug before he could respond.

"Just a little congrats and farewell event. I hope you enjoy your time." he said, glancing at Ciel.

"Could you both wait for me? Gotta go to the bathroom. If you ditch, I'll cook you both something you'll never forget." he smirked, winking at both men. Ciel's face cringed in horror, while Sebastian merely smiled, waving his friend away. He turned his gaze back to Ciel, who was once again attempting to relieve himself of the nightmare that was a necktie. He frowned, trying to ignore the older man's gaze.

"You're quite interesting...boy." Sebastian said, resting against the wall to face the teenager squarely.

"Why? Because i'm not used to your professional punk-shit parties? Ciel spat back, glaring at him. Sebastian smiled, moving away from the wall.

"Not exactly. Just something about you has gotten me immensely curious."

"Same here...at first glance I realised you were a pedophile. Why are you even talking to me?".

Ciel froze as he felt a large hand waver over his head before nestling through his hair. Sebastian's face was now merely inches away from his. When had he let the bastard get this close?

"W-What are you-" he stopped, realising that the older man's smile was now coated with victory, and he couldn't help but quietly accept whatever was defined as defeat in this situation. Ciel's eyes remained open in shock as Sebastian closed his lips against his, his body frozen with frustration and anger that for some reason, he couldn't do a thing about this man kissing him. As the older man let go of him, he slowly came back to his complete senses.

"Shit...You basta-God! You're deranged. Once Bard leaves town, I for hell will kick your ass." he yelled, panting heavily and wiping his lips vigorously with his palm, his cheeks flushed deep.

Sebastian pleasantly observed the teenager.

"I expected you to punch me and then leave. You can be quite unpredictable, I must say."

"I don't run." Ciel frowned, trying to gather himself together before Bard came back.

"Interesting...I hope you'll stick to your statement." Sebastian smiled.

"What?"

"Because the 'friend' Bard must have been talking about you living with for the time being is me, boy. You'll have forever to attain your revenge." he said, before excusing himself as he saw his friend approaching them.

"I guess we need to switch turns babysitting for a while. Go in and I'll catch up with you both later."

Bard nodded, walking towards a still shocked Ciel.

"What's wrong, kiddo? Your tie's choking you?" the older man grinned, giving Ciel heavy pats on his back.

"...Yeah."

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