Broken Smiles (A Sebaciel story)

Chapter 11

Ciel was surprised to hear Sebastian say yes to the warm milk and honey. He didn't argue though. In fact he was going to allow this good mood the man was in to stay for awhile, especially if it meant he got some extra sweets for it.

"Young master, you head back to your room and I shall go heat up the milk. I'll bring it up to you shortly." The butler spoke before opening the door to his room to allow Ciel to walk out. He looked down the hall to see if any of his servants were wandering around but no one was there. The bluenette turned back to look at Sebastian to see the man gone and the bedroom door shut. Damn demon. He thought as he walked down the halls to his bedroom. Once at his bedroom he entered and then went over to his bed and sat on it comfily. In minutes his demon butler was back, knocking on the door to announce he was there before entering.

Sebastian rolled in the cart with the kettle full of warm milk and the jar of honey. "Your milk and honey as you requested." The man smiled and set the mug down before pouring the heated milk in. "Here you are, my lord. Ah, and here is the honey. Add as much as you'd like." Ciel took the mug carefully and then grabbed the honey stick to scoop up some honey and then stir it into his drink. He looked satisfied to receive something so simple. He put the honey stick back in the jar and then sipped at his beverage.

"Tanaka would have never let me have sugar before bed." Ciel spoke softly.

"It's meant to be a one time thing." Sebastian responded.

"Mm, but you said that last time, don't you remember? Those years ago where we first met and you were horrible at cooking. You gave me warm milk and honey and said it would be just for that night. Here we are years later and you've done it again." Ciel chuckled slightly, eyeing Sebastian. The butler placed his hands on his hips and sighed.

"It's as if you want me to take the drink away from you. I can do just that and tell you 'no more sugar' before bed if you'd like." Sebastian said half serious. The bluenette shook his head.

"Don't be that way. I'm only teasing ever so slightly. You do it to me all the time, demon."

"Ah, I don't have any previous knowledge of doing such a thing, would you like to refresh my memory?" There was a tug at the demon's lips, a smirk threatening to form. Ciel's cheeks flushed a light pink colour and he averted his gaze. "Oh? Quiet, aren't we?" He chuckled deeply, enjoying the reaction he had received from Ciel. It caused him to feel a sense of pride and as if he had won.

The teen finished his warm drink and set it down on the cart, letting out a soft and relaxed sigh. He felt relaxed, warm, and quite tired after having had such an eventful day. He still felt unsure about what had happened and what this meant on his and Sebastian's relationship. Did he even have a relationship with the man? Of course he did, they were master and butler, that was the label of their relationship and nothing more. That's when he kept thinking about the kiss, the kiss that brought embarrassment to his face. He was deep in thought and hadn't realized the different facial expressions he was making.

Sebastian took notice of these expressions and could see his master's pensive expression, he was way too obvious. It had the demon amused how worked up he could get over all of this. He didn't feel like addressing the issue, so instead he began to clean up and organize the cart. "Alright, since you have had your drink and are all set for the night, I shall head on out and wish you a good night's sleep." He smiled lightly before beginning to roll the cart in the direction of the door.

"Wait." Ciel spoke out, not wanting the man to leave his side quite yet. "Can you stay?" He was putting away his pride to ask for something like this, something that he knew made him look and sound vulnerable and weak. Sebastian heard the boy and raised a brow, a smirk that exposed his sharp fangs plastered right on his lips.

"Oh my~ Is the young master displaying weakness in front of me?"

"You know what? Nevermind, idiot. Go to hell." Ciel glared and spoke with a flat tone, throwing one of his pillows at the man. Sebastian laughed, catching the pillow and walking back over to place it back on the teen's bed.

"Being around you is hell in itself." Sebastian kept on testing the boy. "Now, don't make that expression or you'll get wrinkles. I've told you this many times before and you don't listen." He leaned forward and kissed his master's head lightly before pinching his cheek and walking away.

"I hope you slip and fall." Ciel grumbled, rubbing his cheek and watching Sebastian exit the room and shut the door, leaving him all alone. He laid down in the bed and was making an annoyed expression towards the ceiling, the demon truly pissed him off. It was as if he knew what to say and do to get on his nerves, though that may also be because the were already quite close in their relationship and were comfortable with one another. Why didn't the demon stay with him though? He had thought the man would have wanted to, especially if he had an interest in him. Perhaps it was just Sebastian's way of toying with him again. After all this thinking he eventually closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep, having dreams of which he would be much too embarrassed to even remember come the morning.

Author's Note: Hey, everyone! I have been so busy with school it seems I'm unable to catch a break. I have written this next update over the course of the small free time I get. I do hope it is enjoyable and I will attempt to try and finish up the next chapter as soon as possible. Thanks so much for reading! :)