Ciel stepped back in shock as the silk curtains blew open to reveal a face he wasn't sure if he wanted to see.

"Sebastian!" He cried, taking a step back. The demon just smiled at him, irritating the young master further.

"Take that back! Right now!" Ciel snarled, stepping closer in defense. His teeth were gritted angrily as he glared defiantly at his butler.

Sebastian cocked his head slightly in mock confusion.
"Whatever do you mean?"

Ciel growled inwardly. He HATED being mocked. "I don't like you taunting me!" He scolded, even though he was way younger than the one he was yelling at.
Though, when the smile disappeared and was replaced by a frown of disapproval, his heart stuttered in slight fear.

"Master, earlier you informed me you had some business to take care of."

The demon looked up to meet his master's gaze, a glint in his ruby red eyes.

"This business of yours, did it include you endangering yourself? In a misguided effort to rewrite the past I mean."

Ciel knew instantly knew he was in some kind of trouble, but he said nothing. However, he took a sharp breath and stepped back.

Sebastian merely shook his head once more. "You believe your life has so little value, but that is not the case, young master." He shook his head wearily.

Ciel frowned, glaring darkly. He said nothing, however. Sebastian sighed and stood from the window sill.

"We are clearly going to need to have a discussion once we return home. Putting yourself in danger is not a habit to be encouraged." He finalized, walking nearer to the boy.

Ciel felt the fear freeze into ice, chilling him to the bone and weighing him down. "Wh-What?! What are you talking about?!" He snapped.

Sebastian frowned, but just when he was about to reply, an eerie voice rang out from the outside of the room.

"Build it up with iron and steel, iron and steel, iron and steel."

The conversation would have to wait.

Not for very long though, for they returned home quickly once done with their business. The manor slowly came into view, lights lit and fence closed, trees whispering in the gentle night breeze. The young boy, however, had succumbed to his thoughts as he listened to the crunching of gravel underneath the horses hooves. His butler sat beside him, a blank expression on his face as he stared ahead, unaware of the tense silence. Finally, the horses skidded to a stop in front of his home. Ciel was inwardly a little frightened of what Sebastian had in store for him as he exited the carriage. On the outside though, he was completely calm. After giving himself a mental scolding, he turned back to the carriage driver and flipped him an extra coin.

"Take the young lady home." He ordered.

The driver pocketed the money and nodded, quickly whipping the reins and driving off.

Then, he turned back to the mansion and began walking forward to the door, Sebastian falling in step behind him. His thought wandered on, trying to put together a plan.

Maybe, He thought to himself, if I do not mention anything about tonight's events, he will just forget. A smirk graced his face. Perfect.

The young master's coat was removed by Sebastian and put on a coat rack as his servants came to greet him.

"Welcome home master!" Mey-Rin greeted enthusiastically, smiling.
Ciel carefully nodded in greeting, hoping and praying that the butler had forgotten. He was so lost in his efforts not to remind Sebastian of his upcoming punishment that he only barely heard the demon's inquiry of what he wanted for supper. Ciel sighed and shook his head.

"No thank you. I've lost my appetite." He said wearily, clearly ready to curl up in his bed. His eye shot up to meet the butler's crimson eyes. Sebastian's gaze was rather blank, despite the polite smile on his face. That was no help.

"Well, would you like to retire for the night?" The loyal butler asked, a hand placed on his chest.

Ciel nodded tiredly, ready for a bath, and then to curl up in his soft covers. The demon nodded in reply, falling in step behind Ciel as the young boy walked up the stairs. On the inside, Ciel was quaking in fear and anticipation, but on the outside he was cool and collected. He opened his room door slowly, still rather scared. He heard the door being shut behind him and he couldn't help but jump slightly. The demon's shoes clicked against the floor as Sebastian walked to the bathroom before he stopped halfway, turning slowly to face Ciel. Said boy's eyes suddenly widened slightly in fear.

"Young master," he began, "I did not say anything downstairs because I had no wish to embarrass you at the time, but I have not forgotten about our discussion."

Ciel's heart nearly stopped in fear and he took a step back. The demon remembered?! "Sebastian-"

The butler merely continued speaking. "I will not be overly harsh with you, Master. However, you will be receiving a spanking before you retire tonight."

Ciel's heart stuttered to stop and he stared blankly ahead. Then, he reacted. "Y-You cannot do that!" He shouted, taking another few steps back. He hadn't been spanked since he was a small child! And he was no longer a child!

Sebastian just shook his head. "On the contrary, I may. After all, I am to protect you no matter what the cost, and if I think that is the nessesary course of action to protect you, then it shall be done."

The young boy found himself cornered. It was true. No order he gave could waver the butler's decision. 'How can this be happening?' He thought to himself frantically.

Though he was not one to back down from an argument, it seemed like the only option. His eye turned frightened, but his banished the fear and sighed. "V-Very well." He relented. After all, he could handle a simple spanking. Right?

The demon did not show any change in expression, his smile nonexistent. "Do you wish for your punishment before, or after you are bathed?"

Ciel shrugged. "After, I suppose." He was slightly nervous about his quickly approaching spanking, but he didn't give Sebastian the pleasure of seeing him scared.
The bath was given in tense silence as Ciel worried over his punishment. He didn't want to be punished! Sure, he put himself in danger, but why did the demon care? He'd rather anybody else punish him. Hell, he'd even prefer Grell spanking him over Sebastian doing it. His thoughts started drifting away though as the butler, ran a soapy cloth over his back and shoulders, warm water streaming down his porcelain skin and carrying the dirt away. As much as he hated to, he relaxed into the demon's touch, letting his muscles release their tension. The cloth scrubbed away all the dirt on his body with percision, the butler's fingers ran through his hair, lathering the soap in. Ciel sighed quietly as the fingers massaged his scalp expertly and he leaned back against the wall of the tub. His stress melted away and he focused on nothing more than those talented hands. He was even close to drifting off to sleep. Then, Sebastian's velvety voice broke through his calming fog.

"Move forward and close your eyes, my young lord." The voice said and he heard the demon scooping up some water in a bucket. He obliged his butler, holding his breath as the water fell over his head and face before sloshing back into the tub. Two more bucket's were poured on his head before he was at long last lifted out of the tub.

Then, as he rubbed water from his eyes, his vision was suddenly blocked by a big fluffy towel. Slender hands rubbed the cloth all over his body, drying the water off him. Ciel, meanwhile, was trying to plot a way out of his punishment. Maybe begging would be his best option. Or... maybe reasoning. So, he began to negotiate.

"Sabastian, please. You don't have to spank me. It is a punishment for children and I am hardly a child. In addition, I already know what I did was dangerous." Suddenly, he was interrupted by the demon.

"You may attempt to negotiate all you like Master, but you are still getting punished either way."

Ciel's eyes widened as he stared at the butler who was now drying his hair. "But I-"

The butler's ruby red eyes suddenly snapped to his with a hidden warning in them, causing the young boy to hold his tongue.
Sebastian suddenly stopped drying, wrapping the towel around the child's shoulders. "Come, we must get you into your night clothes." He said politely, even though he was about to spank the boy.

Ciel followed behind, dragging his feet to prolong the inevitable, but soon he was stepping into his underpants, then having Sebastian button up his night shirt. His heart beat faster and faster as the butler's slender fingers neared the last button.
Then, the last button was slipped in.

His heart nearly stopped and he turn to perhaps run, but he didn't even get to face to door before two gloved hands slipped under his arms and begin carrying Ciel to the bed, much to his dismay.

"Sebastian! No!" He cried, but it was too late. He soon found himself facing the floor, his stomach pressed onto the demon's thigh and his bottom high in the air. An arm was pressed upon his back and he felt the end of his night shirt pulled up to his waist, exposing his thinly covered rump.

No! No! No! He thought to himself desperately. He threw a hand back to protect his seat, but his hand was just pulled away from his backside and placed infront of him. Tears almost sprung to his closed eyes and he forced them back, just gripping the sheets, waiting for the first swat.

Sebastian didn't disappoint. The demon's hand smacked into his tender bottom with stinging force and his eyes snapped open at the pain. The sting erupted across his bottom, tingling and burning horribly.

"S-Seb-" Ciel began, but was interrupted by another sharp slap. "Sebastian!" He cried out, his leg bucking out.

The butler didn't just squarely smack his rump like most. He flicked his wrist forward slightly for a little extra sting and moved to a new area every swat. Ciel could also tell that the butler had taken his gloves off because a gloved hand couldn't possibly hurt that badly! Another swat fell upon his rump and he yelped loudly in pain.

"S-Sebastian, Stop! It hurts!" He ordered, fighting not to block the demon's aim and he clenched the sheets as hard as he could.

His pleads were rewarded with two slaps on each side of his burning bottom. The pain burnt and stung like someone took a lighter to his bottom and he kicked his legs desperately. How did this hurt so much?! It was just a spanking!

Though he fought against them, it was no use and the tears slipped down his cheeks. Then, he quickly found that his sitspots were being assaulted with a series of crisp slaps and he wailed in pain, his legs swinging back and forth rapidly. There was no way he would be able to sit down tomorrow! Sebastian tore him from his thoughts by smacking his hand into the center of his bottom, igniting pain in the places that had already been slapped. He cried out once more and rested his tear stained cheek onto the sheets.

"S-Sebastian, stop! I-I'm sorry okay?!" He growled with an angry sob, feeling very foolish for putting himself in danger and receiving punishmemt like a toddler. Ciel received two more very hard slaps to his upper thighs before the hand fell still, allowing him to sob over the demon's knees.

He gripped the sheets like his life depended on it, his tears soaking the soft fabric. A hand stroked his back and he leaned into the touch, hungry for a little bit of comfort. Also, he could've sworn he heard his butler shushing him soothingly.

Composing himself took some work. He laid limp over Sebastian's lap for about five minutes before the tears finally subsided with a sniff. Ciel could feel the demon pull his shirt back down to cover his raw bottom and he sighed, pushing on Sebastian's thigh to stand himself up. However, while he stood before Sebastian, he found he couldn't meet his butler's eyes. It was humiliating enough to be spanked by him. Trying to look into the demon's eyes would be torture. However, a hand patted his shoulder and he looked up into the ruby red orbs.

"Are you still angry with me?" He asked quietly.

Sebastian smiled politely and stood with his hand still on his shoulder. "Of course not, sir." He took a step toward the soft bed. "Shall I tuck you in for bed?" The butler inquired.

Ciel looked down and nodded. "Sure." He murmured. Ciel sighed once more and walked towards his bed, pulling the covers away and lying down on his stomach to avoid any pressure on his bottom. His blankets were promptly pulled up to his chin and tucked around his neck.

"Sleep well, Master." Sebastian said, dismissing himself.

Not wanting to be alone, Ciel suddenly spoke out. "Sebastian?" He called out softly.

The demon turned in confusion, a blank look in his eyes. "Yes, Master."

A blush lightly tinted his face, but it was well hidden. "Will you stay with me? Until I fall asleep?" He asked quietly.

A small smile overtook the demon's blank expression and he bowed, one hand on his chest. "Of course, My Lord. I am with you until the very end."

Ciel smiled slightly as well, already drifting off. "At least you are." He murmured before finally drifting off, his sore bottom forgotten.

Sebastian watched his young master rest, thinking over the words that were spoken. They echoed around in his mind a bit before he shook his head. It was another problem for a different day. However, as he made to leave, he found that the young lord whimpered, sensing the butler's disappearing presence. Sebastian sighed, sitting back down next to his master.

"You are intolerable. Do you know that?" He murmured, even though the young boy couldn't hear him. Then, a small smirk graced his face. "Maybe that's why I stick around." He sighed and shook his head. "Petty human emotions, I'll never understand them." Yet, he felt as though he already did...

A/N ~ AND I AM DONE. This is my first Black Butler fanfic so be gentle. But I think I did pretty good :) If the story gets a good reaction, I MAY continue it. Only if you guys like it. Peace out peoples! REVIEWS MAKE ME AMD BASSY HAPPY.

Sebastian: Stop calling me Bassy.

NO! I WILL SIC GRELL ON YOU!

Sebastian: You wouldn't dare!

GRELL! BASSY WANTS YOU TO BEAR HIS CHILDREN!

Sebastian: I hate you so much...