Dear Ciel

Chapter sixteen;

        Today is when Claude and Ciel will be meeting for the first time. I thought it would be a good idea for them to meet. Also, it would help clear Claude's head. His marriage with his future mistress has been called off and he seems to be taking it harder than I thought he would. 

        For myself, I'm excited. My best friend meeting my significant other. It should be fun. Well, I hope it is. I hope Ciel enjoys himself as well. I feel as if he needs to meet new people, it will benefit his lacking social skills to others.

 ''Claude shall arrive any minute now.'' I inform Ciel.

 ''I don't see the purpose in me meeting him.'' He replies.

 ''He's my best friend, you should meet him. He is a kind man. You two will get along greatly.''

        He simply shrugs off my remark. I can already tell he isn't a team player for this plan. He doesn't have a choice though. I don't make him do anything, he can do this one thing for me and do it with a smile on his face. 

        I look out my office's window and see Claude's carriage pull up to my manor. I escort Ciel and myself to the entrance. I look down to Ciel, who seems to be dreading this more and more as he hears Claude's footsteps get closer to the door. 

        William opens the door, before Claude can knock.

 ''Claude, how nice it is to see you after all this time!'' I exclaim, hugging him friendly. 

 ''I missed you. How has things been?'' He asks, his glance trailing to Ciel.

 ''I've been busy, as usual. And, I finally met Ciel. Remember the letters?''

 ''Ah! Ciel was a male all this time. What a surprise.'' He says, suspiciously.

        I nudge Ciel to engage in the conversation. 

 ''I'm Ciel.'' He says.

            Claude extends his hand to grasps Ciel's hand, for a hand shake. I don;'t mind handshakes, if anything I am all for handshaking. It just bothers me how long they've been shaking hands. That is my problem. 

        I never seen Claude so happy, I should say. For a man who's marriage has been called off, he seems rather joyed. 

 ''I didn't know he would be so cute.'' He says, smiling at Ciel.

        I never knew what jealousy felt like. He is my best friend though, he isn't initially flirting with him. He is just being affable. Just good nature.

 ''Why don't we go into the living room?'' I ask.

 ''Sounds splendid.'' Claude replies.

        William takes us into the living room. There is two couches, one on each side of the table placed in between them. Ciel sits down on one and before I can accompany him, Claude quickly sits down right beside him. I awkwardly sit upon the other couch.

        It seems to be more and more troubling to handle this new found emotion, when Claude keeps on causing it. I did not know jealously could be so nasty. I must control myself, I don't want to come off as some child. 

        Claude is being friendly, nothing more, nothing less. 

 ''How do you keep yourself so thin and cute?'' Claude asks Ciel.

        As usual, Ciel stays silent. My jealousy calms down, knowing that Ciel would never go for someone so open and pushy. 

 ''Why won't he respond?'' Claude asks me.

 ''Ciel isn't the best as socializing. Please excuse him if he is being rude, he can't help it. Try to understand.''

        Claude looks puzzled. He looks down to Ciel and back at me.

 ''Does he just not like people?'' He asks.

 ''You could say.'' I reply.

 ''Then how did someone like you get someone like him, to talk to you?'' He asks.

 ''Bastard.'' I hear Ciel say under his breath.

 ''Did you say something?'' Claude asks him, and he is met with silence. 

        I know Ciel more than anyone. He wouldn't choose to talk to me if he viewed me, as he says, a swine. It is clear he finds Claude unpleasant. At first, I hoped for them to get along, now I'm relieved.

 ''I have to use the restroom, please excuse me.'' I say.

        I walk out of the room, regretting leaving those two alone. But, nature is calling. 

        Once I am done with my business, I decide to listen to what Claude is doing since I left the room. I creak the door the slightest and lean in ever so quietly.

''How have you been?'' Claude asks.

        No reply.

 ''Do you like it here?''

        No reply.

 ''How are Sebastian and you doing?''

        No reply.

 ''Do you even love Sebastian?''

        No reply.

 ''You know, if you ever want to have some actual fun, I'm just a phone call away.''

        No reply.

        That bastard. I'm going to beat him.

 ''You don't have to play hard to get.''

        I open the door fully and see Claude kissing Ciel. I run over and yank Claude off of him and punch him before he can say anything. I get on top of him and continue to punch him. I would continue if it wasn't for William.

 ''Master! That is enough!''

         I get off of him. I look down at the swine on the floor. I broke his glasses and I think I might have broken his nose. He has tears streaming out of his eyes, while cursing in pain. He deserved it though. I shouldn't have been so naive. Best friend or not.

        I look down at my hand and see I have Claude's blood on me. How boorish of me. I turn my attention to Ciel, he seems calm. I walk over to him.

 ''I knew you were listening in.'' He whispers.

 ''Oh.'' I lower my head in shame.

 ''I fount it humorous. Don't worry.'' He reassures me.

        I look to William. He is helping Claude out to his carriage. I almost feel bad for William,he hasto explain what happen to his parents. But,I also could care less. 

        My attention is brought back to Ciel, who is letting out a silent gigle.

 ''What's so funny?'' I ask.

 ''When he yelled, he sound like a squealing pig.'' 

        I love his dark humor and I love him. I won't let anyone take him from me. Not now, not ever.