14 Days [Ciel Phantomhive x Reader]

Day 10

You had never felt so tired. Your entire body was struggling against sleep's embrace but you didn't want to sleep, not until Ciel returned from his dinner. Since yesterday argument, Ciel had avoided you at all cost. Now Sebastian brought you water and the little food you requested and if he was bussy Mey-Rin would.

Having a frustrated sigh you lift yourself from the bed and drag your heavy feet towards the bathroom, with what little strenght you had, you ran a bath and hoisted yourself into the hot water, the stem licking away all the germs that clung to your sickly body.

Leaning your head back against the tub, you rested your eyes, the sound of the running water lulling your spinning mind into a relaxed state that eventually with you sinking into a deep sleep.

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It a good hour later when Ciel finally arives back to his quarters. His eyes are downcast but he can still see the gentle glitter of a lit candle in the bathroom. He raised a brow at the sound of running water; is was a little late but he didn't say anything- it was the least he could do. Sitting on the edge of his bed he slipped off his shoes and socks, sighing softly he stared at the creaked open door.

"(Y/N)?" He calls, upon receiving no answer, a sense of urgency overwhelms him, quickly jumping to his feet the sickening squish of wet carpet between his toes causes him to cringe. With quick steps and frantic movements, he throws the door open and gets a good look at the situation.

There you lay, head tilted to the side as the bathtub overflowed around you. The entire room was flooded but thankfully during your slumber your head had stayed above the water. "(Y/N)!" He shouts, quickly switching off the taps.

You stir and with dreary movements, open your eyes.

"Ciel?"

He grabs a towel and helps your drowsy form from the tub before wrapping it tightly aroung you.

"You shouldn't bathe when you're tired," he scolds, although his voice is gentle as he dries your body, ignoring the way your ribs poke at your skin.

You fall against him, pressing your head into his chest and listen to the melodic thrum of his heart.

"I love you."

Ciel furrows his brows before dropping the towel to embrace you, his nose burying into your hair.

"I love you too. So much."