Three Months.

Jealousy.

NOTE: It has now been a month since Ash arrived at the Phantomhive Estate.

WARNING: There won't be any smut in this chapter, but there will be offensive name calling, abuse, and suggestive words.

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Ciel decided to have a ball for his birthday (obviously because Elizabeth forced him to) and basically invited every nobleman known to existence. While Sebastian did rounds around the ballroom holding a platter with wine and lemonade, a drunk nobleman walked over to Ash and started to flirt. Sebastian and Ash were taking a break from speaking to each other because they had argued a few nights ago, which resulted in Sebastian refusing to get intimate with Ash. The angel flirted back, not caring about the overly possessive demon that could clearly see them from a few yards away.

Ash smiled coyly at the drunken nobleman's advances, enjoying the attention. He was used to men flirting with him, and he usually played along, finding it entertaining. The fact that Sebastian was watching from afar only added to the thrill. "Perhaps we could find a more private place to continue this conversation," Ash suggested, his voice low and seductive. "I'm sure there must be somewhere in this vast estate where we could be alone." He ran a hand through his hair, deliberately drawing attention to his chiseled features. The nobleman eagerly agreed, leading Ash away from the crowded ballroom and deeper into the mansion. Meanwhile, Sebastian watched with growing irritation as the scene unfolded. He clenched his fists, his anger simmering just below the surface. How dare Ash flaunt himself like that in front of another man?

Sebastian gave his plate full of beverages to Bardroy and told the chef to give drinks to people who asked. Sebastian then followed the angel and the drunk nobleman, his eyes glowing and twitching with pure anger.

As the drunken nobleman led Ash deeper into the mansion, away from prying eyes, Ash couldn't help but revel in the thrill of being chased. The excitement was palpable, the air charged with tension and anticipation. Just as they rounded a corner, he heard footsteps echoing behind them. He glanced back briefly, catching sight of Sebastian following closely. The sight of the demon sent a shiver down his spine - one of fear mixed with anticipation. "Oh?" Ash remarked, feigning ignorance as he leaned closer to the nobleman. "Are you sure you're capable of handling me all by yourself?" His words hung heavily in the air, the implication clear even to someone as intoxicated as the nobleman.

Sebastian ended up finding the drunk nobleman and Ash making out in a empty and dark hallway. Sebastian scoffed and stepped closer, giving an Ash a warning to get off the nobleman that exact second or feel the demon's wrath later.

Caught in the embrace of the drunken nobleman, Ash was momentarily startled by Sebastian's sudden appearance. He pulled away quickly, turning to face the demon with a hint of defiance in his eyes. "Mind your own business, demon,"he spat, although the slight quiver in his voice betrayed his calm exterior. However, when he saw Sebastian stepping closer, a predatory look in his eyes, something inside Ash softened. Despite everything, he still craved the touch of the demon. But that didn't mean he'd surrender without a fight. "You know what?" Ash continued, keeping his gaze locked onto Sebastian's "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have needed to find solace elsewhere."

Sebastian stood in front of Ash, reaching his hand out to the nobleman and exploding the man's head with his demonic powers. "Look at the mess you made me make." Sebastian barked angrily, but didn't exactly yell.

Ash recoiled at the sound of the explosion, the force of it knocking him backward against the wall. As the dust settled, revealing the gruesome sight of the now-headless nobleman, Ash's stomach churned with a mix of dread and disgust. "That wasn't necessary," he muttered, trying to regain his composure. His heart pounded wildly in his chest, the adrenaline coursing through his veins. "But neither is your constant interference." Ash shot back, glaring at Sebastian defiantly. "Why do you care so much about whom I choose to spend my time with?"Despite the harsh words, Ash found himself inching closer to the demon, drawn to the danger and power radiating off him. 

Sebastian wrapped his fingers around the angel's throat and pushed him against the wall, not hard enough to cut air, but hard enough to keep the angel still. "What the hell made you think that it was okay to flaunt around and act like a whore?"

Ash's breath hitched as Sebastian's strong grip encircled his neck, forcing him against the cold stone wall. Panic fluttered in his chest, but beneath that, a twisted sense of exhilaration took hold. "I'm no one's whore," Ash hissed, his voice strained. "I simply enjoy... diversions. And if you can't handle seeing me with others, perhaps you should stay out of my way." Even as he spoke the words, Ash knew they were a lie. He couldn't deny the pull he felt towards Sebastian, the desire that burned hotter than anything else. And yet, he clung to his pride, unwilling to admit weakness. "Don't think for a moment that I've given you any special privileges," Ash continued, trying to sound haughty despite his precarious position.

"That's the thing, Ash..." Sebastian removed his hand from Ash's throat to his hair, pulling on the white locks so the angel's neck was revealed. "You're mine." Sebastian took off his blood-soaked glove before trailing his long nail from the bottom of Ash's chin to his collarbone. "I should mark you for how you're behaving...so you never pull a stunt like this again."

A soft gasp escaped Ash's lips as Sebastian's nail traced the sensitive skin along his collarbone. His body instinctively arched into the touch, despite the threat lurking in Sebastian's words. "Dream on, demon," he retorted sharply, "I am not yours to claim."But even as he said it, a part of him yearned for Sebastian's possession, for the pain and pleasure that came with it. Ash found comfort in the confines of Sebastian's grip, the feeling of control familiar and comforting. Even though they constantly battled each other's dominance, Ash craved their dangerous dance of push and pull. "If it weren't for you stalking me like some deranged lover, I might consider seeking out other men less frequently," Ash said, attempting to throw shade. In truth, he had been purposefully drawing attention since discovering Sebastian following him around.

The demon growled and backhanded Ash, resulted in the angel's lip starting to bleed. "Watch your mouth."

A sharp cry left Ash's lips as Sebastian's slap landed squarely on his mouth, splitting his lower lip open. The taste of blood filled his mouth, stinging his tongue as he bit down on it to suppress another moan.

"Ouch!" He exclaimed, a little more dramatically than intended. "That hurt, you brute!"Yet despite the searing pain, Ash found himself leaning into Sebastian's touch, craving more. The sensation of being marked, claimed, was intoxicating. "Is this supposed to be a punishment?" Ash taunted, wiping at the blood trickling down his chin with the back of his hand.

"You wish," Sebastian barked, kneeing Ash in the stomach, causing him to fall to his knees. "You'll be getting a proper and deserved punishment later tonight after the guests leave. You won't be fucked after it either, you slut." Sebastian then kicked Ash again in the stomach, then walked away.

Each kick was a blow of pleasure mixed with pain. As the world spun around him, all Ash could see was Sebastian's departing figure, his retreating presence almost tangible. Despite being on his knees, utterly humiliated and vulnerable, there was a rush of excitement surging within him."Cruel demon..." he murmured under his breath, watching Sebastian walk away. "I'll just have to make sure to get myself... well-used tonight."

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Sorry that this chapter is a bit short. Hope you liked it though!