Chapter 1

Sebastian pulled the billowing blue curtains aside, letting the warm sunlight flood through the window. The glow fell over his master's bed, where he lay asleep. Sebastian felt one of those urges he'd been getting over the past few months. He'd fought against them, barely able to hold back but managed. He so longed for just one. Just one kiss from his young master's sweet innocent lips. No, he couldn't. Master Ciel would never approve of such thoughts or behaviour. Sebastian flicked the side of his head and put on a smile, pouring the tea out for his master.

"Rise and shine, Master Ciel." Sebastian watched the young man stir, his eyes fluttering for a moment before opening. He gazed over at the smiling butler.

"Ah, good morning Sebastian."

"I've prepared a special roast beef with quail's eggs with your choice of toast or scone. Which will it be?"

"Scone." Ciel smiled. "Why do you ask if you know what I'll pick?"

"Because I must make sure it is your choice and not my assumption. It is my duty to you as a loyal servant." Ciel nodded.

"Very good Sebastian. Please dress me." He slid out of bed, stretching as he did so. Sebastian took a quick moment to examine Ciel's body. It seemed perfect. Even he, a demon, who was inhumanly perfect was amazed by the beautiful curves of his master's body. He shook his head to clear his thoughts while Ciel was distracted, then began to dress him. He carefully tied the bow that Ciel often wore around his neck, making sure it was symmetrical before straightening up.

"Alright, after breakfast there are several issue the require your attention." He followed Ciel down the hall to the study, where he set his breakfast and morning tea down on the table. The young man sat down at his desk, sipping the tea. He looked over the papers that were set out before him.

"Sebastian."

"Yes, my Lord."

"It says here that Jonathan Hans Carter from London is scheduled to meet with me today to discuss the expansion of our main toy factory."

"That is correct Master Ciel." Sebastian smiled and set Ciel's breakfast out before him. "Please eat, we have a long day ahead of us." Ciel nodded and began to eat, stopping between bites to sip his tea. Sebastian waited patiently for his master to finish his meal, cleaning up swiftly afterwards. While he was away Ciel sat back in his chair, sighing. He was almost eighteen now, and Elizabeth was already bugging him about marriage. He used to like her, but over the last year or so, he'd turned his attention away from her, and more towards other people. Men. Ciel feared telling Sebastian, or anyone else for that matter. What would they think of their master if he turned out to be a homosexual? He'd lose all their respect, then what? Ciel shuddered, closing his eyes to think more clearly. He remembered Sebastian, how he'd been acting over the last few months. His strange behaviour around him. What could it mean?

"My Lord." Ciel's head snapped up.

"Yes Sebastian?"

"Mr. Carter has arrived early. Shall we start the meeting early or stall him for a bit?"

"I hate when people don't arrive when they're supposed to." Sebastian nodded.

"I'll stall him then?"

"Yes." The demon nodded once more before leaving the room, allowing Ciel more time to think. He closed his eyes. Could Sebastian possibly be picking up on his interest in men? Could demons do that? No. No that's impossible, it must be something else. Ciel stood up, walking down the hall to the stairs. He saw Sebastian talking to Mr. Carter. Both men looked up as Ciel descended the staircase.

"Hello Mr. Carter. I believe we have a meeting?"

"Oh… yes." Ciel nodded, turning to walk back up the stairs. Sebastian gestured for Mr. Carter to follow, leading him to the lounge. Ciel sat, waiting.

"So…. about your plans for expanding the factory….." Sebastian closed the door quietly, leaving Mr. Carter and Ciel alone to their business. He walked slowly down the hall turning to go into his private quarters. After closing the door he heaved a sigh, collapsing against the wall. A sob escaped his throat, echoing around his room. He was surprised by his own outburst. Never, not once had he ever heard of a demon crying over a human. Not once. Was he normal? No, of course not. He was in love with a human! Demons are not meant to feel love or sadness. They are meant to carry out the task laid before them, whether it is their own desire or the desire of their master. They shouldn't feel emotion towards a mortal! Sebastian felt cold tears running down his cheeks. He heard the faint pat pat pat as they hit the floor.

"What am I doing?" He said to himself, trying somehow to come to reason. "I can't go on like this. It's too hard. I either have to confess to Master Ciel, or….." He froze up. Or… what? He sighed and sat down on his bed, rubbing his temples. This one mortal…. this one man was causing him, a demon, all this pain. Sebastian shook his head, still unable to believe it. "I'll have to tell him. He deserves to know the truth, whether he chooses to keep me as a butler or not." He waited an hour before returning the lounge, where Ciel and Mr. Carter were just finishing up business.

"….. So I'll have the final plans for the expansion by next month. Good day Lord Phantomhive."

"Good bye, Mr. Carter." Ciel watched the man leave, before looking back at Sebastian. "What's wrong Sebastian?" The demon felt his unearthly heart stop.

"Master Ciel…. how was your meeting with Mr. Carter? Good I trust?" Dammit. He was a demon. He fought Death Gods but he couldn't tell this human how he felt! Jeez.

"Yes. We have agreed to expand the factory and, as you heard, we'll be making final preparations by the end of the month."

"Splendid Master Ciel, splendid." Sebastian smiled.

"Now…. tell me Sebastian." Ciel looked him right in the eyes. "What's really on your mind? Don't lie to me." Sebastian felt the mark on his hand itch uncomfortably. He couldn't disobey his master.

"My Lord… it would be improper of me to tell you."

"As those yanks across the sea would say…. try me." Ciel stared right through him, into his soul. The demon felt a wave of fear splash down over his spine. It was cold.

"V-very well, my Lord." Sebastian took a deep breath. "You know that in the years I've spent as your servant, I've grown…. attached to you."

"Yes… and?"

"Well…. I feel rather uncomfortable saying this but…. to me…. it's become more than just an attachment." Ciel closed his eyes. Sebastian could see a frown spreading across his face.

"Sebastian….."

"Forgive me, Master Ciel. It is my own fault and I apologize dearly for having such thoughts…..!"

"Silence! Stop barking or I'll throw you out with Pluto!" Sebastian quieted himself immediately. "Now…. tell me about these feelings you have for me."

"I believe it to be what you humans would call love. But it is not simply love like between siblings or other family members. It is stronger." Ciel's frown deepened, and Sebastian felt his stomach churning. This was the end. He knew it. "I am sorry to have troubled you so…. I shall be off." He turned and left the lounge, walking down the hallway. As he reached his quarters he heard hurried footsteps, growing louder. He turned to see the young master running towards him. "My Lor….." Sebastian was cut off as Ciel's lips connected with his own. He could taste the cake Ciel had eaten earlier, the chocolate and strawberries. But that wasn't what captured the demon. What got him was the fact his master, whom he loved so dearly, was kissing him. Passionately. He wrapped his arms around the young man and pressed him tightly to his body, feeling Ciel's heart pounding against him. The young master hugged him back, burying his face in Sebastian's arms.

"I'm sorry I had to play with you for so long."

"What do you mean, my Lord?"

"I already knew how you felt, but thought it best not to tell you how I felt in return. I felt like if the situation, given enough time, would go away and I'd marry Lizzy. Which isn't what I want to do, but I was confused. Please forgive me Sebastian." The butler nodded and kissed his forehead, sweeping him up in his arms.

"Yes, my Lord."