Why Don't I Call You Ciel? Ciel Phantomhive...

II

He didn't seem to have a problem with staying with me. No problem at all. I found it strange, I thought perhaps he would leave...but then again...I found him in a dumpster, what kind of home would he have?

I only requested that he didn't open the wardrobe. That is all that I asked. He could stay with me as long as he wanted, just don't open that wardrobe. Inside it, is a painting of my Ciel. I didn't want him to open it and question why they looked so similar, because truthfully, I don't have an answer.

That isn't the only reason though, it also holds my old butler uniform. I wore it when I went out on my assassination jobs. I don't want him to know about that unless he truly has to. He was scared of me enough, I don't need him to be more scared.

He has been with me for about a week now. I've been taking care of him and I think he is opening up more to me. I can't quite say for sure yet though. Either way, I need to start going to work again. My kitty children need me.

"Will you be alright by yourself?" I say, getting dressed for work. I can feel him staring at me, I don't really mind but this is a bit intense...is there something on my back?

"Yes, I'll be fine..." he says. That doesn't reassure me the way he talks. Maybe I should bring him with me and have him stay in the break room. Would that trouble the others too much?

I don't really want to leave him here by himself...something could happen. Maybe I really should take him after all.

"Are you sure?" I say. I've probably asked him this a hundred times...but I really just don't know. He giggles at my concern and nods.

"I'm positive! You've already made me food and I have tons of cats to play with!" he says. That's true. I'm glad he isn't allergic to them. That is one plus.

Frowning with uncertainty I open the door and look back one last time. He smiles and waves at me. Should I really leave him here? Sigh, he has already told me thousands of times it will be fine. I should trust him, I want him to trust me so I need to trust him too...but why is it so difficult?

I begin walking to my job. It isn't that far away from where I live (by demon running standards). I'm not sure how I ended up working there but it is a job so it doesn't matter anyway.

I work at a small-ish family restaurant called Wagnaria. Everyone there is so...close? I'm not sure how to explain it but they all get along really well. It is a great place for a demon ex-assassin to work. One of the workers carries around a katana constantly and no one bats an eye. Perfect place. There is only one thing that bothers me about it though, one of the workers is really good at finding out information on everyone. I can't have him knowing I am a demon, or a killer, that wouldn't very well help my job.

Other than that, I would say working here is perfect. It reminds me of the three servants that Ciel used to have (because some of these people are equally as useless).

"Hello Sebastian-san!~" Souma greets me at the door. Annoying pain in the butt, he is always trying to find out things about me. Always.

"Greetings Souma-san," I respond brushing past him.

"You always come to work already in uniform. Do you wear those clothes all the time? Why were you off for a week? Did something happen?" Here we go, question after question.

"Souma-san, I would very much like to keep my personal matters private," I smile albeit annoyed.

"Sebastian, so glad you're here!" Satou rushes out of the kitchen. "Can you cover for me? I have to go, something has come up."

I really would love to refuse, but whatever has happened does seem important. Now it will take even longer for me to go home, "Yes I can."

He smiles and rushes out the door. I wonder what it is that he is in such a hurry for.

The day goes by painstakingly slow. How much longer until I can return to Ciel? There are barely any customers today....maybe I should take something home to him. Does he like sweet things still?

"Ne, Ne, did you hear?" I overhear Souma talking to Yamada. What is he up to now? "There has been a fire, I think it is close to where Sebastian-san lives! I hope his house doesn't burn down."

How does that brat even know where I live? Wait, did he say fire?! Ciel is still by himself! And we both know he has terrible luck when it comes to flames...

"Are you sure about that fire?" I ask the brat, trying to be as calm as I can be.

"Yes, see?" Souma shows me his phone. Sure enough, it seems there is one. Humans love taking videos and things, I never thought I would be grateful for that.

"I've got to go!" I say running out the door. This is very similar to Satou earlier, I wonder why he had to leave in such a rush. But that isn't important right now. I have to go to Ciel! More importantly, I have to make sure my cats are okay! Those poor babies! I'm going to rescue you! Papa Sebby is almost there!

The flames haven't reached my place yet, what a relief. It seems like the firemen won't need my help after all. I run into my terribly run down abode. I have to make sure he is okay! I just gots to (even if the fire is like three buildings away...I have to give myself some peace of mind. Don't judge me).

"Ciel?!"

"Sebastian? What are you doing home? Are you done for the day?" He says while holding a black cat in his arms. Did you really not notice all the commotion outside? How are you just playing with a cat like nothing is wrong?

Ah, well, I would do that too...

I want to hug him, is that okay? We haven't even known each other for more than a week and I was still so concerned...ach! What is wrong with me! Just because he looks like Ciel doesn't mean I should really treat him like he is! I can't just replace Ciel...

"Sebastian? Are you okay?" he walks over to me after placing the cat on the floor. "You don't look so good. Are you sick?" He tries to make himself taller by standing on his toes. What is he doing? He then grabs my bow-tie and pulls me closer to him, doing that forehead touch thing I've seen some couples do. I don't have a fever...I can't get sick, at least I think I can't.

This is a bit odd.

He frowns, realizing that I don't have a fever. He must be thinking something like 'if you aren't sick what's wrong?' I'm a stranger and you are concerned about me, just like I was about you. There is something wrong with the both of us it seems.

"I'm fine, I was just worried about you...but you seem to be fine also," I say patting his head. He isn't a cat but I feel the need to do this. I have absolutely no idea why though. There really isn't a reason...

Ciel smiles and hugs me. That is unexpected. I'm not sure what to do now. I just stopped myself from hugging him a few seconds ago and now he is hugging me. What do I do?

"I'm glad you're back." he looks up at me, smiling brighter. I can't help but smile too.

A/N: I'm deciding to continue it...don'thateme