Teach Me To Play (A Black Butler Fanfic)

Chapter 6 - Of Practice and Piano (Unedited)

"Young master, it is time to wake up."

Ciel opened his eyes, the early morning sun hitting his face. He groaned and shifted. "Sebastian, I wish for more sleep."

"I'm sorry, my lord. It's time for your piano lesson." Sebastian began to undress Ciel, but he slapped him away. "I'll do it myself, just go get my tea."

Sebastian frowned and nodded, leaving the room. Ciel huffed a sigh and undid the shirt he had put on after getting out of the tub last night. The buttons were carelessly done, for he was rushing to see-

He shook his head. "Enough of that." And began dressing myself. It wasn't as easy as it looked. He wondered how Sebastian did this everyday, especially on days where Ciel could be difficult. Even so, he managed ok.

Just as he was finishing with his bow tie, his butler walked in with the morning tea.

"Today we have jasmine tea, imported from-"

"I don't care. Just hand it to me." Sebastian stared at his master. He sighed. "Yes, master." He gave Ciel the tea-cup and kneeled down in front of him.

Ciel stuttered. "What-what are you doing?" Sebastian smirked and as he fixed Ciel's tie. "There, much better." He stood up and bowed. "Come master, breakfast is waiting."

Ciel frowned as he passed his butler. Just ignore him. If Ciel ignored him, he would be fine.

"Where is that reaper?" Ciel was sitting at the dinning table, eating. He looked at Sebastian for an answer.

"It seems that our guest is still asleep. He should be down by the time you finish. Please excuse me." Sebastian went inside the kitchen, leaving Ciel alone.

"Hmm." Ciel continued eating. "It seems that Sebastian isn't happy with my new attitude. No matter." As he was finishing, Grell walked into the room.

"Hello, boy. Where is Basi?" Grell took a seat next to Ciel while putting on his black gloves.

"How should I know?" Ciel didn't look at him, just finished eating. Grell smiled and leaned forward. "Oh, did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?"

"Shut up." Ciel stood up and headed for the music room with Grell following behind him. "Oh come now, don't take it out on me. I'm just looking for-"

"Grell."

"Basi!" Grell ran up to Sebastian and hugged him. "Did you have a good night sleep darling? I hoped you dreamed about me!" Sebastian smiled. "Yes, in fact, I did." Grell giggled. "Oh my! What were we doing, Basi?" Sebastian just smiled and looked at his master. "Shall we begin today's lesson?"

They made their way over to the piano and Ciel sat on the bench.

Sebastian bowed, his hand over his heart. "My lord, I must attend to some other chores around the mansion. Grell shall teach you for the day."

Ciel didn't look at his butler. "Whatever. Just go." He sighed. He didn't care what his butler did. Not anymore.

"Yes, my lord." Sebastian sounded sad. Ciel brushed it of. He deserves it.

Grell looked at the boy. "Not to be rude or anything but, what the hell is going on between you to?"

Ciel narrowed his eyes. "As if you don't already know. Can we get on with the lesson?"

Grell looked slightly confused. "Fine. Show me what you know."

He placed his hands upon the keys and played. Ciel had improved from when he started, reaching about halfway through the song before stopping.