Black Butler: Mating Season (sebaciel, boyxboy)

XI. His Master, Romantica

In the eyes of... Ciel Phantomhive

I was in my study, about to open a letter from the Queen, containing my next assignment, when Sebastian knocked on the door.

"Come in." I said as I dropped the envelope on my desk.

Sebastian walked into the room with a tray of food and drinks on it.

"It's time for your snack, Bocchan."

"Very well." I sat back in my chair.

"Today's snack is a slice of American style red velvet cake. I paired it with English rooibos tea."

I nodded.

I could use something sweet.

It was only when Sebastian got a chair and sat down next to me that I realized there were two slices of pie and two cups of tea.

"What are you doing?!" I asked horrified.

"I'm joining you." Sebastian smiled a brilliant smile.

"No, you're not! I'm not having my snack with one of my servants!"

"I think we both know I'm not just any servant.. After all, I am one hell of a-"

"Shut up! Go away, demon!"

"Come on, Bocchan. Since I already kissed you at the start of the day.. I have to go an entire day without a kiss."

"That's your problem." I frowned.

"Well it becomes your problem too when I can't control myself and accidentally-"

"Okay! Fine! Just don't talk!" I screamed.

Sebastian smiled happily. It was the kind of smile that made me want to punch his face in.

He placed the slices of cake and cups of tea on the desk.

I began to eat and as always, it was delicious.

"This pie was inspired by my feelings for you, Bocchan. Red to symbolize the burning passion in my heart, white to convey the simplicity of my affections-"

"Stop talking!" I was bright red by now.

"You're going to make me sick!"

"Hmm?" Sebastian cocked his head, confused.

I continued eating. Trying to ignore his burning eyes on me.

But of course I couldn't.

"Would you stop staring at me?! Just eat your cake or something!"

"I can't! I'm too full of love!" He said theatrically.

"You don't know what love is."

Sebastian looked at me for a moment. He was dead serious now.

"I think I have a pretty good idea." His eyes were penetrating and his words sincere.

I turned away as my heart beat out of my chest. Why did he have to say things like that?!

Sebastian chuckled. "Am I making you shy?"

"S-s-shut up." I managed to get out.

Sebastian's hand slid under my kneecaps and on my back. He put me on his lap, legs on one side.

"W-w-what are you doing?!" I tried to get off him but he held me tightly in place.

"I'm just holding you." Sebastian said calmly. He sounded very satisfied. His eyes were closed in delight as he smelled my shoulder.

I began to tremble. He knew exactly how to make me uncomfortable.

I sat as still as I could while I shook in discomfort.

I tried to pretend I was unbothered and tried to put a piece of pie in my mouth but it tumbled to the ground.

"Do you need me to feed you?"

"No!" I screamed, full of embarrassment.

Sebastian chuckled as he took the fork from my hands and sliced a bite from the pie. He held onto my side as he held out the fork of cake for me.

"Say ah!" He said joyfully.

I looked at him angrily.

"Please, master." He pleaded.

I really did want that cake..

I sighed and bit the cake off the fork.

His eyes were gleaming in delight.

He fed me the rest of the pie, seeming absolutely ecstatic.

When I was done with the cake and tea, I looked at Sebastian. His eyes were closed and he was humming happily. He actually looked pretty.. cute. Not so.. demonic as normal.

WAIT, WHAT WAS I THINKING?!

Sebastian's eyes opened again and they were glowing bright pink. He looked so happy. I'd never seen him this way. He looked soft and kind. It was quite strange.

He picked me up and re-positioned me on his lap so I had one foot on each side.

Then he wrapped his arms around my back and pulled me close to him. His forehead rested on my shoulder as he embraced me. Surprisingly, I felt fine with this situation. He wasn't so bad like this. Normally I didn't want anyone to touch me but somehow, this was okay.

Reluctantly, I wrapped my arms around him too. And in that moment I could feel and hear him purring in delight.