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Show Me You Love Me, Forever - Chapter 8

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Wow, I just can't get over how many reviews this has gotten already! Thank you so much guys *hugs you all*

L lawliet vs Kira, Phamenia and IzzWolf234 – Thank you for offering your OCs for the story. They are pretty intriguing and I can't wait to feature them.

Hungrycupcakes – You want to know if I'll write a lemon? Hmm… (to be honest, I rather enjoy writing lemons between males *cough* Sebastian and Grell *cough* hehe… Yeah my mind has been scarred from an early age… it's sad… I watch WAY too much Junjou Romantica and Sekaiichi Hatsukoi for my own good)…but that's a good question actually. I think more nearer the time when they become closer I'll ask the readers if they want me to feature a lemon or not (just in case some readers don't know what a lemon is, it's a smexy scene *cough* or it's used to described someone who's lazy) Some readers don't like lemons and I have to respect that. If a majority of the readers don't want a lemon, I won't feature one. Instead, I might just put it in a separate story or I'll place a warning on the chapter if I write a lemon if a lot of readers wish for a lemon. Really it just depends on the readers. As for Sebastian's form at the moment, he is not in his perfect butler form that we have all grown to love, nor is he wearing his smexy butler uniform. However, he does look like a godly human being if you take away (or keep) the dark shadows that surround him (in my opinion he looks rather human in his demonic form. Except creepier, scarier and smexier). His attire is that of demonic noble clothing (whatever the hell that looks like… I'll let the readers use their imagination for that one) I hope that helped and I'm glad you're enjoying it so much.

ONWARDS!

Ciel: Stop saying that.

Me: No! You will never take away my right of free speech! ONWARDS I say!


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Show Me You Love Me, Forever

Kuroshitsuji / Beauty and the Beast

Chapter VIII: An Empty Threat

xMiss Shizaya Michealisx


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"I can't even see him and I already get the impression that he's studying my every move." Ciel muttered, now agitated as he reached over trying to grab a book from his position on the ladder as he desperately tried not to topple over.

He's been at this for at least ten minutes, mused the demon as he flipped over a page of his own book, not paying any attention to the print in the slightest. However, the boy is much more interesting than this tripe, and with that, he simply tossed the book aside and cleared his throat, all the while grinning like a Cheshire cat.

Ciel repeatedly refused any help from the demon watching from the other side of the large library. Damn this. Latching his left hand onto the right handle bar of the ladder in order to lean closer to the "darn" book, he complained, "You know Mr. Michealis," he mocked, calling back to the demon, "Why doesn't this ladder roll to where I need it to roll and why doesn't it go high enough?"

Sebastian looked up, seeing the boy's small form upon the high ladder that was connected to a track which allowed it to roll along the shelves stacked high with books. His brows raised, "Must you be so loud, child? We're in a library." he teased, finding great entertainment in riling up the temper mental boy.

"Well demon, I wouldn't be so loud if all the good books were not placed up on the top shelf where it is impossible to reach."

"I have offered you my help several times and several times you refused it." the demon replied, crossing over his legs as he sat back in a dark green, velvet couch, watching Ciel as if he were an act put on for his own amusement.

"I can get it myself." the boy retorted, ignoring the looks of the demon.

"I can see that."

The library descended into the silence. The boy took a glance back at Sebastian who only returned the stare. The demon looked like he wanted to laugh at the poor boy. Does he have no empathy? Ugh. I guess being a demon and all, he would never get himself into a situation like this. The only noises heard where the grunts echoing from Ciel's throat as he tried with all his might to reach across to the hard-back book. He stopped then, his head rolling back before finally drooping over in defeat. He decided not to embarrass himself further even though he knew it was too late for that. There was no use in just standing up there on the ladder like a lemon. No. It seems like there's no helping it then. Looks like it's time to put my role as 'master' into action, if that's what you can call it, he figured. Here goes nothing. With an irritated sigh and a grumble of something unintelligible, he instructed, "Sebastian, this is an order. Get me the stupid book."

To the boy's surprise, Sebastian got up from his comfortable position on the couch and proceeded to walk his way, each strong stride bringing him closer.

"Yes, Little One." the demon obliged. His raven black hair fell effortlessly into perfect strands over his now striking, shimmering pink eyes, casting a sinister shadow on his pale skin.

Like a predator stalking its prey, his agile body soared through the air, easily snatching the book from its hiding place. The young boy rolled his eyes and began to descend the ladder, not amused in the slightest. What a show-off.

Feeling an arm wrap around his waist, the boy's chest tightened and a yelp emitted from his lips as he found himself up in Sebastian's arms which held him close to the demon's firm chest, "Wh-What the-? P-Put me down this instant!" he cried, his eyes going wide before they closed tightly. He turned his head away, hiding his face from the demon (who was also way too close for comfort) as he felt his cheeks burn in embarrassment. The only sound that could be heard were the low chuckles that rumbled from within Sebastian.


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This day cannot possibly get any worse than it already is now.

I could feel my eyelids twitch as I heard the sound of the demon's shoes on the wood floor, following behind me as I basically stomped my way through the castle. Not only was I just subjected to pure humiliation by that monstrosity, he's also brought up in our argument that I was no longer allowed to live here as a free loader and would yet be subjected to more degrading embarrassment… but that wasn't the worst of it.


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(Precisely nine minutes prior)

"You cannot possibly be serious!" the boy nearly choked as the demon stood before him, his stoic expression confirming the boy's worst fear. Ciel's mouth was agape, completely appalled by the demon's words that seemed to emanate through his skull.

"I couldn't be any more serious, Little One."

"But…but what about our contract? Our agreement?" the boy knew he was pulling at strings and getting nowhere.

"I had agreed that I would obey you until the end and I will keep my promise. However, my own term that I shall remain the master of this castle overruns your own in some ways, if only just."

"B-but…"

"From your reaction, I can tell that you've never had to do an ounce of housework in your life, am I correct?"

The boy's lips contorted into a firm line, his eyes narrow and glaring.

"My suspicion is confirmed so it seems."

"Why?" the boy asked, yet it came out as a small whine.

"Because, Little One, if you do not do anything for the entirety of your stay here, you will become, what they call a 'Slob'."

"I wouldn't."

"Yes you would." the demon answered back, now becoming irritated with the boy's attitude and his tone became more aggressive with each word, "You no longer have the privilege of remaining here as a free loader. You must work to stay. Only the requests that relate to the revenge of your parents overshadow my own, understood?"

"But… work to stay?" Ciel repeated as if it pained him in the gut to do so, "What if I chose not to work?"

The demon was silent, his lip twitching as he stared back without a word. All of a sudden, his right hand reached out for the boy's face, taking it in his grasp and pinching together Ciel's pale cheeks, turning them a dark red from the pressure.

Ciel at this moment, stood frozen as Sebastian slowly bent over, his shimmering eyes seemingly seeing straight through the boy, "If you don't do the housework I assign you then rest assured I will find something even worse and more degrading for you to do. I'm a demon and believe me when I say that I'll feel no guilt in taking you, in more ways than one." he threatened.

The next few seconds felt like an eternity as the demon's words sunk in.

In more ways than one?

The boy's eyes widened in horror as the demon's lips curled into a dark and threatening smile, "I'll do the housework!" Ciel managed to pathetically squeak out. The demon let out a short, condescending laugh before roughly letting go of him. Without a word, Ciel charged on ahead, desperate to forget the demon's last words. As he powered forward, he could feel his eyes begin to sting as tears made themselves known, sliding down his red, puffed cheeks. He quickly wiped them away with his sleeves, not wanting the demon to know he felt utterly terrified. Ignoring Sebastian's footsteps behind him, he ground his teeth, wanting nothing but to run away from there.


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(Back to the present)

But I guess I couldn't do that. As Sebastian mentioned, on more than one occasion, he's a demon. Surely he'd know if I left, right? But now I was to become a servant to him, against my will. I suppose that, along with trading my soul, is the price I have to pay. All the hatred in me gives me the will power to carry on. Avenging my parents is my priority. Sebastian is my weapon.

Without him, I'm nothing (even though when I'm with him, I feel like I'm nothing). I just guess that's the price of revenge.

A hand reached out, gently placing itself on my shoulder, slowing me to a halt. Surprisingly, I didn't jump at his touch, "Ciel…"

But he's never said my name before.

I cast my eyes to his dark form behind me, "Yes?" I replied back with little or no effort.

He was silent for a second, before he whispered in my ear, "I'm sorry."

This however, surprised the hell out of me.

A demon? Apologising?

"I should never have raised my voice to you like I did. I just…" he chuckled then, "You just frustrate me sometimes."

I turned around, ready to defend myself and tell him clearly that I resented that comment (because apparently I'm frustrating now. Ugh), but he hushed me, "You didn't deserve what I said. It was low of me and I'm sorry. It may be hard for you to believe me now, but I'd never do such a thing. I may be a demon but I have morals."

That must have knocked his pride a couple of notches.

I didn't know what to think though. I just stood there, gaping at him like a fool. I didn't understand either. Why is it that I frustrate him? Why did he apologise?

He's a demon. He shouldn't care about me, his dinner.

So why apologise?

I blinked, unsure of what to say, but I figured I should say something, "It's okay." and that is the only thing I could come up with. His expression told me that he didn't believe me so I smiled faintly. I never thought I'd have to reassure a demon, "I forgive you."


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"Master! How could you 'ave said that to 'im?" Meyrin cried as Sebastian entered the kitchen, a calm and cool expression painting his features.

The demon sighed, "You were spying on us, Meyrin?"

"Well..." she started, "We had to make sure the little tike was alrigh'."

"Ho. Ho. Ho."

The demon's dark red eyes looked over to Tanaka and his lips curved up into a smile at the sight of the old pendulum clock.

He turned his attention back to Meyrin who was up on the counter, looking up at him with wide, adoring eyes, "He's fine. Thank you for your concern, Meyrin." he offered her a sweet smile, which made her sway backwards like being hit with a bubble of love. In her daze, she smiled and replied with something that sounded like "You're more than welcome, Mr. Sebastian."

"Now then." he said, taking out his silver pocket watch, "Oh my. I didn't even noticed the time passing. Looks like it's time for lunch, young master."


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Okay so I wanted to update for you guys because you have all been awesome with supporting me and this story. Reviews really help to motivate authors and it actually works. As soon as I had typed up chapter 7, I wanted to write up chapter 8 as quickly as I could. I'd really like to know your take on the story so far. Are you enjoying it? Do you like the style of writing? Are the characters okay? Is the plot any good and so on. I'd appreciate if you'd let me know so I can improve. I'd love to hear what you have to say because it will help. Thank you! ^^
Kuroshitsuji/Beauty and the Beast Crossover. What happens when young Ciel Phantomhive is forced to remain in a mysterious castle with a stubborn Demon who has a secret he so desperately tries to hide? Can Ciel ever grow to love a Demonic Beast?
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