Black Butler and the Modern Reader S1

50 | A New Dawn

•Y/N: Your Name

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     "Morning, Ash! Still breathing?" I questioned while barging into my parents' room, causing the man to stir and squint against the sunlight shining in through the curtains.

     "Last I checked." He hissed when attempting to sit up, moving cautiously. He cleared his throat and rubbed at his shoulder. "Though, I can't say I'm feeling much better."

     "Well, I picked up some fresh bandages and some clothes from the store." I raised the bag I held in my hand and tossed it onto the bed as I came closer. "Nothing particularly fancy, but they'll make do." I sit down beside him and pull the gauze out of the bag. Catching the hint, he loosens the belt of the robe and lets the fabric cascade down his shoulders to reveal the bloodied bandages I put on him last night. I get to work changing them, mindful not to wrap them too tight. Once I'm done, I slide off the bed. "You can get changed. I'm gonna make breakfast. Any requests?"

     "Ah, right... I'm not sure. I don't really consume food much, so whatever you make is fine."

     "Angels don't eat?" Interesting. I knew Sebastian didn't, but it never occurred to me that angels wouldn't either.

    "Not really. It's not necessary."

     "Well, it is now. Keep that in mind. Don't want to accidentally starve to death."

     "You know I'm not incompetent, right?"

     "I'm thinking oatmeal and fruit for breakfast," I say dismissively to spite him, cracking a smile while I made my way out. I could sense him shaking his head behind me. While making breakfast, I get a call from mom. Though a little reluctant, I answer.

"Hello?"

"Hello, sweetie! How have you been?" My mind flashed to all the memories of last night.

"Wonderful."

"That's good to hear! I have great news for you."

"Really? What?" She had peeked my interest.

"We are ahead of schedule over here, so we should be back home in two or three months! Isn't that great!?"

"...yeah."

'Oh crap! Where am I gonna hide Ash?'

"I promise this time me and your father are going to spend more time with you from now on!" What a false promise. They say that every time.

"That's great, but," I sigh. "Mom, I want to move out." She went silent on the other end.

"Move out? But, why?"

"Mom, you two have left me alone for most of my life, and now something amazing happened to me. I'm going to move out, but I promise I'll visit you."

"Well, if that's what you want, but promise you'll stay until we get there."

"Okay, I will. I want to show you guys something anyway."

"Love you, dear."

"Love you too. Bye." I hung up with a relieved sigh.

"Okay, Ash, breakfast is ready!" I brought him his food and sat beside him with my own. He ate a spoonful of the oatmeal slowly, taking in its flavor.