To Be Loved by Darkness

To Be Loved By Darkness
Chapter 8
The Cast:
Sebastian Michaelis: Rhinoa Lunar
Ciel Phantomhive: Jezebelle Anne Harris
William T. Spears: Rhinoa Lunar
Grell Sutcliff: Jezebelle Anne Harris
Lizzie: Rhinoa Lunar
Undertaker: Jezebelle Anne Harris
Lord Frederick: Rhinoa Lunar
Yuki 3: Jezebelle Anne Harris
Lady Josephine: Rhinoa Lunar
Einin/Sarah: Rhinoa Lunar
More are sure to come. We’ll keep you posted.

***beta-d by Jezz***

Also a reminder bo-chan means young master while bouchan is slang for erection.

Chapter Eight
Will's Forgiveness and an Unexpected Encounter

Grell did indeed return to his lover, not that it was for any hot and passionate activity. Once he was in the room with William, again busily working at something or other at his desk, Grell felt especially dirty for what he'd done in the hallway. How did that demon manage to ruin his good morals like that so effortlessly? He closed the door a little too loudly, disturbing Will, but just trudged over to the bathroom and locked himself inside without a word.
William could not understand it. Grell had gone for a walk with the ladies and come back flustered and with swollen lips rushing into the bathroom. One might think that perhaps something had gotten his lover hot and bothered and he had the decency not to act on any urges. But why not come back and try to have some fun of their own. Maybe even turn the event into a bit of kink. No, something was definitely wrong for Grell to behave this way. William wanted to ask what had happened, but he was afraid of the answer. Instead he walked to the bathroom and knocked on the door softly. “Is everything alright, my love?”
Grell knew he was behaving suspiciously, like any lady of the evening he was a rather good liar when it came down to it. Why couldn't William just continue working as if he actually had something important to do. “Y-yes, William darling everything's fine...I'm just a bit flustered is all.” He sighed and sat on the edge of the tub, trying to think of something disgusting enough to calm his raging erection before he had to let Will inside.
William knew this wasn't 'his' Grell talking. His Grell would have slipped some sort of sexual innuendo in there. No, something was wrong. “Sweetheart let me in. You sound terribly upset. Did something happen? Talk to me.”
“Dammit Will I'm just really fucking horny!” Grell finally got up and opened the door, ashamed of the awkward bulge in his dress, but not in the mood to have his lover be sweet and understanding with him. He didn't want to emotionally explain all of his reasoning behind his stupidity with Sebastian this afternoon. Will could be so clingy. “You see? I didn't think you wanted to be bothered while you were so busy working. If you absolutely need to know I was just about to touch myself.”
William blushed a little but shook it off quickly. “If that's all it is I wasn't very busy anymore...” William pulled Grell close and hoisted his skirts up to better grab his lover's erection. Grell was still hiding something but it wasn't until William leaned in to nuzzle his lover's neck that he smelled another man's cologne. William stiffened against Grell and leaned back letting go of his lover completely. “What happened, really?”
Grell had to turn away. At least he'd finally found something unappealing enough to defeat his hard-on. Why on earth hadn't he started by washing his face? “I saw Sebastian in the hall...He...Sebastian believed he owed me a kiss after services rendered years ago...He gave it to me. It was really nothing, you know that demon wouldn't give me the time of day.”
William clenched his fist and raised it as though he might strike Grell, but then he lowered his hand. His eyes were welling up with tears and he refused to meet Grell's. “You say he kissed you, and you walked away turned on, and rather than come to me to please you, you would rather come in here to fantasize about him?”
“I wasn't fantasizing about anyone!” Grell glared. If Will had the right to be mad so did he. He was hot-tempered, it's a red-head thing. “I just wanted it to go away before you could see and get angry about it! I was thinking about roasted babies and flea-infested chest-hair!”
“It doesn't matter. Do as you wish. Just remember that that THING was only placating his own twisted code of conduct. Anything you think he felt was a lie. He loathed every second of it and don't believe otherwise for a moment. He's probably with his lover right now trying to forget the whole thing. Dammit, Grell. Of all people on this ship, why does it have to be him that makes you react that way? What is so special about him? Or am I just not enough for you?”
“That is enough.” Grell shoved Will out of the way, but unable to escape the confines of the bathroom through Will's body he shut himself away behind the bath curtain. Grell had always hated lectures, from Will especially because the man was so authoritative. The fact he'd actually been doing just what he said was making it even worse. It had never even occurred to him to come in here and masturbate to Sebastian. “You're perfect for me and I love you and all that but if you don't stop disciplining me like we're at work...” Grell sighed. “I already feel like a whore for kissing him, your work here is done.”
“I need to calm down anyway. If you wish to accompany me to dinner tonight please wash that creature's cologne off. I can't stand to think of him touching you. I don't think you're a whore, I just...I finally have you and this happens. I...” William grunted and left the room.
Grell waited a while, letting himself calm down too in the meantime. Who knows how long he sat around in the tub pouting because his pride wouldn't let him go after Will. He didn't want to admit he was hurt by the way Will had treated the whole situation. He didn't want to admit he had almost hurt Will even more…If Sebastian hadn't left when he did he might be in bed with the demon right now. He didn't deserve Will.
No, that was enough. He wouldn't let himself fall into this train of thought again, something bad always happened if Grell let himself dwell on defeat for too long. Better to get up, move on, and ignore it.
The shinigami finally got out and washed off, his make-up, his face, his neck and arms, all the skin he could get to. Looking in the mirror he realized he'd changed, his hair gone human brown and his teeth gone smooth. He often shifted forms, a second-class shinigami trademark, when he was upset. That was fine too. Grell didn't want to be a lady right now. He certainly didn’t feel like one.
When he finally walked out of the bathroom he'd taken off what he could of his elaborate dress, wearing Will's robe over the corset and under dress to try and absorb that scent instead. The sun was already nearing the horizon outside and their bedroom door was closed. Three guesses where he'd find his brooding lover. “Will...I need to change...” Grell knocked lightly at the door, not needing to walk in on any more drama today.
Will was curled up on the bed crying softly to himself while holding Grell's pillow. It smelled like his lover and gave him some small comfort. A memory of a time before the demon had kissed Grell. He thought he heard Grell's voice but curled into himself more in response. He couldn't let Grell see him like this. He'd pretend to sleep if he had to. Then again, perhaps he'd only wished Grell was coming to him after all.
Grell frowned and knocked harder, chancing to crack the door open a bit when there was still no response but a few creaks of the bed frame. “William I need you to help me get the corset off...Are you still mad at me?” The now brunette shinigami was tactless as ever, but he kept his voice low as if he somehow knew the emotion Will was feeling right now wasn't anger.
William looked over at his lover forgetting to rub his eyes dry. Grell stood there before him in his hated bland form. It was painful to see him so detached and conforming. “Grell, what's wrong now? This isn't like you at all, love.”
Opening the door, Grell walked over to the bed and sat down beside Will, choosing to remain silent about his lover's tears. They would only embarrass him. “You said you find me beautiful no matter what I look like.”
“I do. I just thought you liked to be more open about your personality. This look suffocates you.” William dared to reach out and brush a few strands of hair away from Grell's face. “I must look like a fright. I should wash my face for dinner. I must have fallen asleep.”
“You always look beautiful too...” Grell allowed one of his usual half-lidded smiles, an unusual combination with this human body. He leaned in to his Will's cheek softly, taking his lover's hand in both of his. “And you have a heart of gold.”
William tried to avoid Grell's eyes. He wasn't ready to show his weakness yet. He didn't feel like anything special. And yet here was Grell to make it right. Grell pressing into him tenderly and saying kind things to him. Grell to make the hurt stop. William accidentally met his lover's eyes before kissing him softly. He knew his doubts were clearly visible and the thought that Grell might figure them out terrified him.
Of course Grell knew what Will was going through, he'd felt inadequate quite often, but there wasn't any way to apologize for that. He just hoped to someday be able to prove that no matter how crazy and out of control he got sometimes, he only wanted to come home and lie next to Will. Even if Sebastian had fucked him, he would still return to Will. The demon just wasn't there for him like Will was. Grell moved a bit closer as Will's tongue finally caressed his lips. “Mmh...I'll never disappear, William.”
Will's doubts were pushed far back into his mind when Grell made his vow causing William to pull his lover in close for a deeper kiss. Grell made him feel alive. All of his senses seemed stronger when his lover kissed him or held him. “Make me feel alive, Grell.” William leaned over Grell as he deepened the kiss.
Grell moaned lovingly as Will's body moved on top of him. He loved the reassuring weight, being pressed down into the mattress in sweet surrender. He would have let Will do anything tonight to make up for his behavior with Sebastian. Allowing the under dress to ride up his thighs Grell hooked a leg around Will's hips, inviting him to press their bodies closer, meanwhile keeping their kiss deep but gentle, driven by mingling hearts rather than the raging lust that drove most of their encounters.
William shifted his weight so he could look down at Grell when he pulled away from the kiss. He smiled as he studied his lover's human form. He placed soft kisses along the more angular jaw and marveled at how the noises his lover made in response seemed new somehow. William leaned in to kiss Grell's left earlobe. “You're still the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.”
“You mean that?” Grell tilted his head a bit, knowing Will would go for his tender spot next. His voice sounded different to his ears. As much as he preferred his usual form it felt nice to be a different person right now. He let out a breathy moan as Will nibbled the spot just behind his ear that he loved so much, his fingers tugging at Will's hair where they'd tangled themselves in it.
“Why wouldn't I mean it?” Will's confusion was clear in his question. He saw no reason to hide it now. To him Grell was beauty incarnate and he could not see why his lover would doubt that. Softly he nibbled at the tender spot behind Grell's ear and ran his fingers down Grell's side moaning as he did so.
“Ah~I don't know...I-I...just get so paranoid sometimes...” Grell squirmed blissfully against his lover. Will always paid such attention to his needs, even now despite the fact he was a cheater. That was really why he'd doubted Will, how could he still think so after he'd kissed Sebastian that way. Love was such a strange idea. “Sometimes I know I'm...Unworthy.” He said much more quietly, barely audible.
William pressed his lips to Grell's and kissed him softly. “I think you're worth more than you know.”
For a rare moment Grell felt butterflies in his stomach, and he didn't want to ruin it with a tacky line like he usually did. Will would excuse his brief slip in character for this, it was the perfect opportunity to let his lover know he hadn't kissed Sebastian because of any inadequacy on Will's part. “And you're worth more than you know, William...You're worth more to me...” He hoped his emphasis conveyed his meaning. In just these past few days Will had begun to mean more to Grell than anyone had in a long time.
William kissed Grell again somewhat clumsily. He could not believe Grell would say that to him. William was the stick-in-the-mud supervisor who never let Grell have any fun. He looked into Grell's eyes in disbelief. “Do you mean it? I need not worry about being good enough for you?”
Grell gave one of his crooked smiles, hardly believing that was what had Will so nervous. It looked strange on these features, but it was undeniably Grell. “Good enough for me? I'm an ex-prostitute, trans-gendered, whore murdering shinigami who can hardly do that right...Come now, William, you're smarter than that.” He pulled his lover in for a heavier kiss, moving his body against the other's seductively as he relayed the information he couldn't put into words. “Don't ever doubt yourself again. You're practically more man than this lady can handle.”
“You're everything I could ever want, Grell Sutcliffe. Maybe even more.” William kissed Grell deep and allowed his weight to push into his lover once more. His hands explored flesh under the dressing gown in places the corset did not cover. His fingers finally found the ties and released Grell's bindings but he did not remove them. Instead he tugged at the calm brown hair that framed his lover's face.
Grell moaned loudly into his lover's kiss. Being wanted like this was too much. Will had a way of making him feel so warm and loved...Unlike any other. He finally wrapped both his legs around William's waist, grinding against him slowly to their mutual pleasure. Sebastian couldn't have been further from his mind.
William moaned loader now. He couldn't help it. Grell was making him feel wanted and maybe even needed. Will allowed his right hand to pull up on Grell's leg cupping his ass firmly and allowing him to slide his growing erection against Grell's opening through their clothes. He trailed kisses down Grell's neck and throat and dipped his tongue under the loose fabric of the unbound corset. “I am what you want?”
“I want you like you wouldn't believe,” Grell moaned breathlessly, the feeling of Will's erection thrust against him through the barrier of fabric was so tempting. He'd taken off his own underthings before coming in, and he was sure Will would appreciate to find him quite prepared. He'd expected the sex to be rough and angry, it would have been unbearable to bleed on his new things.
William sat upright to help remove the corset from his lover before working on the buttons of his shirt. Grell was too perfect for words, he thought as he noticed the only fabric separating them had been his own pants. “You think of everything, don't you, my dear?”
Grell blushed, not expecting Will to suddenly get up. He pulled the dress back down to cover himself as he watched Will's fingers work the buttons intently. “Yes, well...I thought you had anger to take out on me...” As Will appeased his OCD desire for order by folding his shirt, Grell began to undo his love's pants, massaging him as he did so, his cock growing even harder in his hands. “And I always want to be ready for you.”
William moaned and pressed into Grell, closer. Something about the way his lover caressed him brought Will more in touch with his body and the pleasures he only thought he knew before. Grell was far more skilled than anyone he had ever been with and considering the lifespan of a shinigami that was saying a lot. Will stepped out of his pants as quickly as he could and laid Grell back down on the bed. He smiled into his lover's eyes and kissed his cheek. “Would you like to try something new?”
The brunette raised an eyebrow, wondering what they hadn't already tried. Then again there was a whole world of kinky things to do...And surely there were many positions he'd never heard of. He let his thin fingers tickle lightly down his lover's chest and stomach. “As long as this something isn't abstinence...Because I wasn't kidding about wanting you right now.”
“Oh no, dearest, this is far from it.” William kissed Grell on the lips with a bit more determination and passion than before. He then turned around atop Grell, positioning his cock at his lover's lips as he took Grell's completely in his own mouth. His lover would catch on quickly. Of that he was certain.
Grell was almost annoyed, all the romantic foreplay and Will just wanted a blow-job? But when he felt Will take his own cock into his mouth he moaned his lover's name. Anyone but Will and he would have hated it, receiving oral like this was about as unladylike as it could get, but he was fairly certain his lover knew that and wanted to pleasure him anyway. It felt surprisingly nice when he let down his walls. Assuming it was expected he quickly wrapped his lips around Will, sucking him hard, deep into his mouth as his tongue swirled up and down the shaft.
Will moaned around Grell's cock as his lover began to tease him. When Grell took him in deep William struggled to do the same to his lover. He gently ran teeth along the sides and swirled his tongue across the tip. To make things a bit more interesting, William slicked two fingers with his tongue while he worked Grell and slid them into his ass. It was warm and blissfully tight. Something William would feel more thoroughly soon enough. For now he wanted to see how long it was before Grell redirected his attention.
Will's ministrations caused Grell to moan, sharing the pleasant sensation of those small vibrations with his lover as he took him further into his throat, it was harder with Will on top, he had to lift his head a bit to take it fully, but he loved that he had to work for it, especially when Will started to finger him. He began to move his hips longingly against Will's hand, in turn thrusting deeper into his lover's mouth. Will wasn't quite as skilled in that respect, but he was making a very well appreciated effort to deep-throat. Grell assumed that while he would never fuck Will that way, perhaps he'd enjoy a little of the same. Slicking just one finger he very slowly pushed it inside his darling's very tight ass, searching for just the spot that would make him scream.
Will had not been expecting Grell to copy all of his actions, but once the initial shock wore off, he had to admit it felt rather good to have Grell's finger twisting inside of him. He had jumped a bit out of surprise at first but now he was focusing on Grell's pleasure. Grell would never have done this for anyone but him. He was sure of it. Grell knew that Will loved him for who he was and he was exploring something new. He would give that pleasure to Grell. Though Grell had found a spot that made him moan and pant much as his lover was beneath him. That fact alone was thrilling.
Grell could tell by Will's sudden explosion of moans that he'd found just the right spot, and he massaged it relentlessly as he continued to suck his lover off. Of course he knew if he didn't stop soon, the prostate could be pretty intense for a first-timer. Removing his mouth from Will for a moment he kissed the head, licking some pre-cum from the tip. “Mm...Do you want to finish like this, lover?” Grell rubbed his face against his lover's erection, keeping up some sense of friction.
William could scarcely speak. Grell was taking control? Wait, no! That couldn't...His moans were too intense. William was having trouble seeing straight. “Grell...” How he had managed to say his lover's name he had no idea. Still he had to say something. “I need you wrapped around me. I need...Please. Grell...” 'Why am I begging this way?' William couldn’t stand it, but every time he tried to reposition himself to get to Grell's ass his lover applied pressure to just the right spot and his legs would give out under him.
“Alright then but you won't last long...” Grell sucked Will's cock into his mouth one last time to get him very wet for a perfectly smooth entry and removed his finger, allowing Will to regain his control. As Will maneuvered to change their position Grell removed his glasses and set them on a side table. They were already too fogged up to see a thing anyway.
Will wasted no time thrusting into Grell fast and hard. Grell's heat wrapped around him tightly as he constricted muscles to intensify the feeling. His lover had been right. Will knew he would not last long. He pumped his hand over Grell's cock in time with his thrusts, savoring the moans and expressions his lover gave him in return. Grell was a very giving lover in that he always let Will know when he was doing something right. Will's pace picked up and he could feel his body tensing. He didn't want it to end but he couldn’t help himself. He lifted Grell's hips with his free hand to hit Grell's sweet spot several times in the hopes that Grell might come with him. When he felt Grell's vice-like grip intensify he could not hold out any longer. It seemed Grell was there as well and William collapsed onto his lover smiling. “If this happens every time we disagree I might need to get upset more often, love.”
Grell panted, nodding as he caught his breath. He'd forced himself over the edge faster than he would have wanted, but it was wordlessly good regardless. “And I'll remember what you like next time I have you in my mouth.” Grell could still feel Will's warm come deep inside him, the thought of it sending a shiver down his spine as he kissed Will lovingly and wished he could get pregnant. There wasn't a trace of Sebastian's scent left on him now, Will had very clearly marked him as his territory.
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Elsewhere, Sebastian stopped to get a glass of wine while he fetched Ciel's snack. That dreadful taste needed to be gone from his memory as quickly as possible. Ciel would no doubt ask what the delay had been and the wine might help him relax a bit for that too. Once he had everything he needed, Sebastian faithfully went back to his lover's staterooms. He quickly set about pouring the tea and arranging the tray to an order he knew Ciel preferred. He found Ciel on the promenade and served him as always.
Ciel knew something was going on immediately. Sebastian would never have taken so long to complete such a menial task if he hadn't been interrupted somehow. He assumed his lover had had some business to take care of for Arthur. Taking his tea and staring at his lunch, wondering if he was really hungry or not, Ciel fixed his ever expressive eyes on Sebastian sternly.
As Sebastian prepared the meal, Ciel caught the faintest hint of a feminine perfume on his sleeve and was immediately angry. “What kept you away, Sebastian? Dallying with ladies now?”
“Not exactly, bo-chan. I ran into someone who thinks he plays the part of a lady rather well despite his complete lack of tact.” Sebastian could barely contain the look of disgust on his face at the mere thought of the flamboyant shinigami. It had all been for Ciel so it was indeed worth it. He had kept his word and was now no longer bound by it. That was all that mattered. Unless Ciel was angered deeply by what had to be done. At any rate, Ciel should know he loathed the redhead.
Ciel could tell Sebastian was unhappy about whatever it was that occurred...But if Grell was involved, which he clearly was, something sexual had to have happened. And Ciel would not ever share. It was his stipulation. “You ran into him you say. Why didn't you kill him? Why would you stay in his presence long enough to smell of his perfume?”
“I made a promise years ago that had to be kept. Oh, he tried to get more than the agreed upon payment, but I would not allow that. The payment alone was...” Sebastian shuddered at the thought. “Yet the information Grell gave me that day was worth any price. Rest assured I informed him payment had been made and he should not bother me any further. If he does, I will not be so kind.”
“But what did you do?” Ciel's voice was cold. He didn't care what Sebastian promised, he wasn't going to share his lover's body with anyone, even if it was unwillingly, which apparently it was not considering he'd once promised something to the thing that killed Ciel's beloved aunt.
“After our contract had ended I was at your home looking around. I know it now, but I did not understand why I felt so attached to the place and your belongings that remained. Grell sought me out. He must have known I would return there. He is the one who said I should ask Undertaker about bringing you back. I was so pleased with the idea I told him he could have a kiss. Nothing more. Nothing less. He approached me today and would not allow me to pass in the hallway. He made me remember that day and my promise. Seeing as the information he gave me led to you being here I had to repay my debt. I am not pleased about it but I can not, nor would I, lie to you, bo-chan.”
“He deceived you,” Ciel raged, getting up and nearly upsetting his teacup. Suddenly he could hear Sebastian's thoughts again but he ignored them, something else had pushed to the forefront of his mind. “He lied to you and it just so happened to have turned out true! He's only a second class shinigami. He wouldn't have had any access to that sort of information!” Suddenly Ciel realized what he was saying wasn't exactly common knowledge, or even his own knowledge. He had no idea where it had come from, but he knew it was true. Could this have been one of the ‘perks’ Undertaker had talked about, to help the shinigami? It didn't matter, it seemed to have hit Sebastian the way he intended.
Sebastian reeled at the new information. He had been tricked by Grell of all people. He could feel his stomach lurching. He would do anything for Ciel and Grell had used that, used his love for the boy to get what he wanted. Sebastian fell to the ground in disbelief. He had kept his promise to the best of his ability, remaining loyal as possible to Ciel, all for a debt that he had never actually owed. Sebastian wanted to beg Ciel's forgiveness, but knowing the kiss had not repaid any debt he was filled with murderous rage toward the deceitful redhead.
It was precisely then that a sharp knock sounded at the stateroom door. Sebastian knew he should answer it, but wanted badly to know how he could make such a mistake up to Ciel. Perhaps whoever it was would go away. That's when his hand lit up. It was Arthur ordering him to open the door and let him in. Ciel would recognize the symbol and know he had no choice but to do as he was bid for the moment. “I must answer the door, bo-chan.” Sebastian rose to his feet and made his way to the door, allowing his current master inside.
As usual Arthur made himself quite at home and sprawled out on the largest chair in the sitting room. “Hey, Sebastian. I was wondering when exactly you were planning on getting things started around here? I mean, how much longer do I get to have my fun?”
Ciel was dealing with his own uncontrollable rage at the moment. He wanted very badly to kick his lover, despite the fact he knew, and heard directly from Sebastian's mind, that he had enjoyed none of it in the slightest. How on earth had Grell managed to get his lover to believe a word he said, much less to promise such a thing? He couldn't stop to think that Sebastian had been in such a devastated state then that he would have believed in anything, his mind wasn't allowed to entertain that possibility just yet. And here was Arthur, lounging about on his chair as if he'd been invited. But Ciel had an idea. “Good evening, Arthur, did you require this imbecile?”
Sebastian ignored the jab outwardly but inside knew Ciel was right. He was an imbecile for believing Grell.
Arthur on the other hand simply laughed “So it’s a lover's quarrel then? As long as that is not what’s behind this delay.”
“There should be no delay, Sebastian is normally expedient. Go and do something useful for him, Sebastian, I would like a word with him alone.” Ciel was still being cold. It was like his anger had taken over, he felt almost as if it were burning him up from the inside. He had to stop and wonder if he was really mad at Sebastian or if this was directed at someone else. Maybe it was another of the crazy emotional spells he’d been having. In any case Sebastian would suffer.
“I might be a while, bo-chan. What I must do is not exactly on board this ship. Though it will set the path for Sunday night's events. I will be back as soon as I can.” Sebastian bowed and left the room out the promenade door and slipped from sight silently.
Arthur turned his attention to Ciel. “So, what is it?”
“He's cheated on me,” Ciel growled, seating himself across from Arthur, too livid to go back and eat his lunch. “And so I need you to order him to do something while you still have power over him. I need to do this experiment. If you agree I'll do my best to manipulate your fortunes with him, you might not have to die so painfully...”
Arthur smiled. “You wish me to do you a favor so you can get back at him for not going along with this thing you call a relationship? Besides, you don't look so hurt. What can he really do to me?”
“He can lay you down on burning coals and slowly devour your insides before your living eyes for one thing...He can skin you alive and soak you in the salty sea before feeding you your own eyes and fucking you.” Ciel wasn't in fact sure Sebastian would ever do those things, but they seemed to work for the effect he wanted. He didn't care if Arthur went to his meaningless death clutching his rosary beads in fear, he just wanted to give Sebastian a good old fashioned trial of love.
Arthur was visibly shaken but tried to remain calm. “What exactly are you proposing and what would be my part in it? I'll entertain the thought if it suits me.”
“Order him to make love to you.” Ciel almost giggled at the immediate cringe he'd produced in the other boy, but held up a hand before he could protest. “You can always cancel the order with another one, and I want to see if he would listen to you or I...And cause him some pain in the process.”
“He told me a direct order would be something he can't disobey. You want to see what lengths he'll go to in order to change my mind?”
“Yes…In a way. Besides, what I want doesn't matter to you, and the less you know the better my plan works. But make sure that you know the order has to be canceled by a new order. So do you choose to help me or perish horribly.”
“I don't want a man...Or whatever he is...I can cancel it?”
“Yes, just change your mind and order him not to touch you. I've canceled an order before, it always works.”
“Fine.”
As if on cue Sebastian landed back on the promenade gracefully. “I trust I did not keep you waiting? Tomorrow evening, sometime after ten I'd guess, is when it will begin. Is there anything else you require of me?”
Arthur gave Ciel a strange look and allowed a sadistic smile to cross his lips. “Yeah, actually. Your lover has been telling me about a few things you do I should experience at least once before, well, you know. Show me how two men make love, Sebastian.”
Sebastian's face sank. Technically it wasn't an order. He could comply without using himself. “I can find someone suited on board before you are finished with dinner.” Sebastian hoped that would suffice in buying some time.
“Did I say someone or did I say you?” Arthur lifted the hair behind his neck. “Sebastian, this is an order. You will make love to me. I'll give you ten minutes with your lover here and I'll be waiting on your bed. I doubt you're using it.” Arthur walked away and closed the door behind him. Ciel had to resist a smile. Arthur had pulled through perfectly, shame he was on his way to death, he could have been a first-rate actor someday.
Sebastian looked at Ciel as though he’d been defeated. There was technically no way for him to get out of this, though he wracked his brain trying to find one. He could abandon this contract and go hungry. But he might end up ravenous and his own honor would be broken. All demons had was their honor. No real morals or rules to guide them. Breaking a contract was virtually unheard of. Sebastian walked over to Ciel and tried to speak but words would not form. He reached out to hold his lover but expected to be pushed away after what had happened before. He knew he only had a few precious minutes before his master would order him once more and he would have no choice. How could he fulfill the order without betraying Ciel?
Unless...Would Arthur let Ciel join them? That way Sebastian would remain loyal, follow his order, and would not have to pretend the vile Arthur was his beloved Ciel since Ciel would be there with him. But how to convince either of them this was a good idea he had no clue.
It was beautiful watching the play of emotions of Sebastian's face, sadness, disbelief, suffering, love, hate...And he still hadn't said a word. Ciel wanted to see how long it would take for him to break, plead with Arthur or himself to forgive him. But he also had the dark desire to see if Sebastian would actually go to Arthur of his own free will without a fight. If that happened Ciel was not sharing the bed with the demon again, he promised himself. But that scenario quickly passed as Sebastian seemed to be concocting a plan. Ciel tried his best to be as good an actor as Arthur, putting on a worried, desperate countenance. “He's doing it to spite me...But if it's an order I know you...Have to comply even if we...”
Sebastian reached for Ciel's hands. He clasped them somewhat desperately. The look on his face sincere, but scared. “Bo-chan, I cannot disobey an order. You remember if he activates the seal I have no choice. He did that. I can try to talk him out of it, but I might fail. Come with me. If this is to happen I want you to be there. It sounds crazy but I feel that if you are a part of this horrific mess it will be alright somehow. I can't face this without your consent. What I'm trying to say, bo-chan...Is that I need you.”
Ciel became almost teary-eyed with the thought of Sebastian pleading with him to come join. It was the perfect loophole...And it wouldn't be cheating either. He had expected there to be no other way out, but once again Sebastian had tricked his way out and one-upped him. And worse was now he had to go through with the act as well until Arthur called the order off, or Sebastian would find out about his scheme. “W-well...Fine. If he will allow it I'll,..join you. Perhaps we can get most of it done through demonstration.”
“That would be better for both of us, I would have to agree.” Sebastian kissed Ciel's lips softly. He helped his lover to his feet and straightened both their suits. Not that such things mattered at the present moment. Taking in a deep breath, but never letting go of Ciel's hand, Sebastian gave it a reassuring squeeze before opening the door to what should be his room.
Arthur was laying across the bed looking somewhat bored. His eyebrow arched at the sight of Ciel being there. “What's he doing here?”
Sebastian looked to Ciel and nodded when his lover squeezed his hand. “I must ask that if you intend for this to happen Ciel be present and as active a participant as he is comfortable. Besides, it might be best for you to observe a bit first.”
Ciel was still upset with Sebastian over his kiss with Grell, but the way he'd reacted to the order had done much to soften him. And it was curious...He'd never thought about how three men could make love together, though he was sure Sebastian knew quite well, but it could make for an interesting experience. And it just might wipe the permanent smirk of that boy's face. Not that any of it would matter. In a few seconds Arthur would see Ciel had gotten his wish and negate the order...If he remembered how. “Sebastian will do most of the work, he always does...”
Sebastian pulled Ciel in for a kiss. He conveyed his sincerest apologies for his indiscretion with Grell to his lover. He tried not to dwell on it though as thoughts of the shinigami made him more than angry at the moment. Sebastian focused on allowing his hands to explore his lover's body. He was nervous about being watched, but an order was an order, and thankfully Arthur had not protested. Sebastian's kisses slid down to Ciel's ears and throat while he undid the buttons of the shirt his lover wore and slid his now clawed fingertips inside the fabric to toy with Ciel's nipples. He began to bite and nip at Ciel's flesh, wondering if his lover's noises were for show or if he had abandoned modesty for pleasure.
Ciel knew he was being a bit over-dramatic, making his usual sounds just a little louder and more wanton than usual. He was trying to provoke some reaction in Arthur, remind him that he'd done his part and he could cancel the order and go now. He knew how that boy felt about men, but still he made no move to stop them.
It was hard to concentrate on their voyeur though, what with Sebastian's lips moving ever lower. But Ciel didn't want to be the first one nude here. Exposing himself to the older boy was never his intention either. He instead pulled Sebastian by the hair up for a heated kiss. Knowing his lover, that would only make him want to rip their clothes off faster, but he kept hoping Arthur would go ahead and say the word.
Sebastian could feel his own excitement course through him as Ciel kissed him. His lover seemed genuinely responsive. Sebastian took the hint and pulled Ciel's shirt off before bending over him and licking his erect nipples one at a time. His hands were working on his lover's pants now as his kisses and licks trailed down Ciel's chest and stomach. Arthur seemed to be paying attention, as Ciel was rather obviously enjoying himself.
Ciel was no longer trying to fake it. His moans as Sebastian teasingly licked his nipples were very real. They were particularly sensitive for whatever reason and Sebastian knew that well. He groaned as Sebastian started undoing his pants, his cheeks and shoulders turning red thinking that he'd be the only one naked in the room. “Nnh...S-Sebastian...You're the one he wants to see...”
Sebastian allowed an evil grin to streak across his face. “So undress me, bouchan.” Sebastian continued to toy with and tease his lover while exposing more flesh as he slid the pants down around Ciel's ankles and reached for his erection. Slowly he traced clawed fingers along the shaft, reveling in the moans escaping his lover's lips.
Arthur could see the flush on Ciel's cheeks and was beginning to grow hard with his own desire. It was a good thing those two were not paying him any attention. He did not understand why this was arousing him as it did. And he did not like it.
Ciel had to bite his lips to stifle wanton moans as Sebastian's claws teased him, thankfully not cutting into him, he wasn't sure he could handle that situation in front of prying eyes. Taking Sebastian's advice and still ashamed to be the youngest, most undressed person in the room, Ciel quickly undid his lover's pants, roughly pulling them to the ground. With a strength he didn't normally have, probably born of his anger and embarrassment, he ripped Sebastian's shirt partly open, hurriedly undoing the rest of the buttons before using the unbuttoned shirt to pull his demon lover's body close again, kissing him passionately. If Arthur wanted a show he'd make one.
Sebastian moaned into Ciel's kisses and lifted Ciel onto the bed. He thrust his fingers into Ciel's mouth as he took his lover's length into his own. He ran fangs along the length of Ciel's cock. It only took a few moments for Sebastian to withdraw his fingers and slink them down to Ciel's ass. He circled his tongue around the tip at the very moment he inserted two fingers. He scissored his fingers apart inside Ciel's tight heat, forcing moans and whimpers from Ciel's lips. He knew his lover might still be shy. Sebastian was determined to break that.
Arthur knew he could not hide his excitement much longer. He had already let one soft sigh leave his lips despite himself.
Ciel could feel his entire body turning red. This was horrible, why was Arthur putting up with this? But he wasn't going to stop Sebastian now, it felt much too good. He arched his back, moaning loudly as Sebastian's fingers explored and stretched him. His new position on the bed allowed him the perfect embarrassment however, when he finally opened his eyes to find he was less than a foot away from Arthur, and the other boy was clearly sporting an erection.
Well no wonder he hadn't called this off yet. The thought of Arthur actually enjoying this, and even wanting to participate only made Ciel blush more. The older boy was handsome, even if his demeanor was lacking. Sebastian's skilled fingers quickly tore his mind from the thought as they found his sensitive spot and teased it mercilessly, causing Ciel to wantonly moan the demon's name, trying to stifle it the entire time now that he knew Arthur was enjoying this.
Sebastian could feel Ciel growing shy but would not relent. He pressed a third finger into Ciel's ass and worked his sensitive spot harder while he nibbled his lover's ear. “Bouchan, I want your mouth on me now. Get me ready for you.” Sebastian forced a few more moans out of Ciel before withdrawing his fingers swiftly and giving his lover's cock a tug.
Ciel was more than willing to comply if it would get him away from Arthur's prying eyes. And the fact that Sebastian still technically hadn't completed the order, which it was becoming obvious wouldn’t be revoked at all. Trying to ignore the other boy as much as he could Ciel sat up, meeting Sebastian eyes uncertainly, trying to convey the fact he wasn't so sure about this voyeurism while simultaneously taking half Sebastian's cock into his mouth, as much as he could before having to open his throat.
Sebastian caught a glimpse of what he thought was uncertainty in Ciel's eyes. He wasn't sure what to do about it but he would make this up to his lover somehow. Ciel was going to great lengths to make sure Sebastian was comfortable with Arthur's bizarre request. He didn't have long to wonder as Ciel's mouth closed around him with the amazing talent only he seemed to possess. Sebastian moaned Ciel's name and fisted some of his lover's hair, removing the eye patch as he did so. This time, Sebastian heard Arthur's moan. After what felt like a long time Sebastian lifted Ciel's chin and kissed him before sliding his legs over his shoulders and thrusting hard into Ciel's tight ass. He gave Ciel a moment to adjust and kissed him again before slowly moving in and out. Sebastian ran his claws across Ciel's throat, slicing into his flesh slightly.
Ciel gasped as Sebastian entered him, his lover's cock felt much bigger when he fucked him slowly, letting him feel every delicious inch as it penetrated him. He no longer much cared about what Arthur saw or didn't see, arching his back and gripping the sheets tightly he made his passion very vocal, his sounds of pleasure only increasing as Sebastian carved him. Ciel enjoyed the heady feeling of bloodletting, and Sebastian was very good about not letting him die. “Nnh...A-ah...Sebas- please...” He didn't know for what he was begging, but he wanted it now, and in abundance.
“Begging suits you well, bouchan. I have an idea. Turn to your hands and knees.” Sebastian thrust once hard into Ciel and pulled out allowing his lover to reposition himself before entering him roughly again. Sebastian raked his claws down Ciel's back, slicing him open and lapping it up while he mercilessly fucked his lover. He was determined to work Ciel into a frenzy. With any luck the show would finish Arthur off by the sounds he was making alone as he squirmed in place at the head of the bed. Then he would not have to touch the vile brat.
Ciel found himself nearly screaming with the bliss of the new position, Sebastian penetrating him so deep...It hurt in the best way, and it was as if he coordinated his scratches with his thrusts, sending Ciel into a sensual semi-frenzy. He could hear Arthur moaning loudly on his own, and bit his lip hard, drawing blood trying to stop himself from screaming out. “Sebastian I'm...embarrassed.” Ciel blushed, finding it harder to admit than to feel.
“Is that so? Arthur, you seem to be ready to join us.” Sebastian gave his current master an evil grin. He knew Arthur would not come to them on his own. “Ciel is embarrassed by his own sounds of pleasure. He is also skilled with his mouth. Undress and allow him to show you.” Sebastian smiled as he heard Ciel start to protest but then call out his name instead. “Nnn, bouchan, you feel wonderful.”
Ciel's eye's were wide with panic. This was never part of the deal. Sebastian was to make love to Arthur, not him. He may have appreciated the boy's physical beauty but there was no way he wanted to suck on his...But Arthur was already eager and undoing his pants. “I-I don't think, Lord Arthur do you really want to do this..,” Ciel glared at Arthur even as the other was presenting himself. This bastard was really going to make him do it, god dammit.
“I think I might want to after all. I am going to die soon. I can only assume you agreed to this so your lover would not technically be unfaithful to you.” Arthur had stripped down to reveal a very nicely sculpted body for one his age. He came to Ciel holding his cock in his right hand and caressed his face with the left. “You must be quite good if Sebastian's earlier noises are any indication.”
Ciel tried to turn away but Arthur held him in place, and he couldn't get up without risking some internal injury while Sebastian was fucking him so very deep. His lover hit that place inside and Ciel had to open his mouth wide in a moan of intense longing, unfortunately leaving his mouth an open target, which he soon found full.
Sebastian and Arthur assaulted Ciel's senses. Sebastian drove hard into his lover, loving the moans he could hear despite the cock his lips were wrapped around. Arthur wasted no time putting Ciel's mouth to the test. He was not quite as large as Sebastian, but still had the ability to hit Ciel's gag reflex a few times before settling on gripping Ciel's shoulders and using them to balance as he thrust into that skilled mouth.
Ciel forced himself to concentrate on Sebastian fucking him and to try his hardest to ignore Arthur's cock in his mouth. He was entirely different from Sebastian...His taste and smell, and the way he moved, forcing Ciel to gag impulsively. It wasn't entirely unpleasant, but it was far from the sheer joy he felt when Sebastian used his mouth this way. And yet he found it harder and harder to control his sounds as his body was being stimulated from all sides, Arthur thrusting deep into his mouth and moaning his name in spite of himself, Sebastian fucking him senseless.
When Ciel moaned it sent shivers down Arthur's spine. Arthur knew he was panting and moaning and he knew that the name on his lips was Ciel's. It was odd, but thrilling at once. It was not long before Sebastian reached under Ciel and began stroking him in time with his thrusts. When Arthur seemed to be close to release, Sebastian's smile grew. “Ciel, I think we should see how Arthur would use his mouth on you. I will show him what you have enjoyed.”
Ciel let his teeth run along the sides of Arthur's cock, smirking as he pulled out with a wince. “That sounds...Mmm...Lovely...”
Arthur appeared frightened for a moment yet had no time to panic or change the events. Sebastian slid from Ciel, tugging at his cock as he did so. Sebastian moved swiftly around the back to scoop Arthur's hips into his hands and thrust into him hard. However he did allow for some adjusting as Ciel positioned himself in front of Arthur. Now Sebastian could kiss his lover over the back of this new ‘master’. It seemed they were able to match pace and elicit whimpers and moans from Arthur even like this.
Ciel immediately took hold of his lover's hair and pulled him in for a kiss, biting and sucking at Sebastian's lips roughly as he trust mercilessly into Arthur's mouth. The boy hadn't been gentle with him, so there would be no pity. Not that Arthur seemed to mind, his own sounds of pleasure already sending vibrations through Ciel's cock making him wild. “Ahh..Sebastian...He's rather good...” Ciel met his love's eyes, his own glazed with passion, almost asking if he could indeed spill his seed in the demon's new master's unexpecting mouth.
Sebastian smiled lovingly at Ciel and nodded. He proceeded to pound into Arthur, forcing him to moan around his lover's cock in the sweetest way. Sebastian too was moaning. Arthur was very tight from having never been penetrated this way before.
Arthur tensed as he neared orgasm. Sebastian hit his prostate repeatedly with force. He pulled on Arthur's hair slightly but not hard enough to cause Ciel discomfort. He bit at his lip to show Ciel he would wait for him and they could spill into his master together.
Ciel nodded, not breaking his kiss but throwing his arms around Sebastian's neck as he trust completely into the back of Arthur's throat, screaming into the kiss but refusing to let Sebastian go even as unwanted tears ran down his cheeks and his body shook with a powerful orgasm shot into the new young master's mouth. Ciel knew by the way his lover returned his sounds of ecstasy that Sebastian had reached his end as well.
Arthur mumbled a scream over Ciel's cock as he finally came too. He tried to move his face away but Ciel did not appear to be moving yet.
“You will not waste any of my precious bo-chan's flavor. It is like sweet ambrosia and must be swallowed to be fully appreciated. I trust that you will follow this simple instruction, and once you have done my order will be completed.” With that Sebastian kissed Ciel once more trying, to convey his love and his gratitude for all that his lover had done for him.
Ciel resolved to arrange the torturous death of the boy beneath him, but not now, and maybe not tomorrow either. His mind was reeling from the thought of what they'd just done, hoping Sebastian hadn't enjoyed Arthur's ass more than his. Hoping his lover never intended to have another of these threesomes in the future. But it hadn't been all bad, and the feeling of the other boy compliantly swallowing him was the perfect finish despite the fact he was ready to collapse for a mid-afternoon nap. Ciel always felt rather sleepy after sex, probably because his bedroom romps were more energetic than anything else he did in life. He allowed Sebastian's arms around him to support his weight so that he didn't collapse in a heap on top of Arthur.
Sebastian collected Ciel and their clothing into his arms and turned his face to Arthur. “We will leave you now. Collect yourself and return to your staterooms so we may prepare for afternoon tea. Bo-chan has missed most of them and there are few left on this voyage.” Sebastian did not cast another glance at his current master and carried his lover to his own bedroom to help him dress once more. Once alone he pressed his lips to Ciel's and held him close.
“Thank you, bo-chan. I had feared the worst but you made keeping my honor and word possible. I hope to never have need of such devotion again. I am only glad that it is over now and we can be at peace without his strange request. I only wonder what put the idea in his head in the first place…”
Ciel turned away and shrugged. “Who can know how these things go…But let's not do such things again in the future..” Ciel turned to look up at Sebastian again, his arms wrapped around himself insecurely. “Unless you enjoyed his body...Perhaps he was better than I am...Perhaps he's more physically appealing?”
Sebastian's transgression with Grell hadn't bothered him so much because of the cheating...Sebastian hadn't done it with pleasure after all. No, now Ciel realized it had bothered him with Grell, and with Arthur too, because he wanted what they had. He was jealous of their older bodies, and had projected the self-loathing thoughts into anger with Sebastian for reinforcing his own beliefs.
“Bo-chan, I have never enjoyed anyone as I do you. Nor do I desire to try. I followed an order, nothing more. I am glad it is over and I can once more devote all of my attention to you. I have for the most part done my job already. All I need to do now is ensure the tear is fatal to the hull and that the designated men do not board lifeboats. There is hardly a hunt in this job. The only time I plan on laying hands on him again is when I dine.” Sebastian kissed Ciel's hand tenderly and searched his eyes. He knew he should dress his lover. But he wanted to stay with him like this as long as possible. Even if there would be no sex, he wanted to hold his lover in his arms just a while longer.
“Sebastian...Is there any way I can...Before we make the change, grow just a little? Is there any...Spell or...I don't know. I wouldn't mind Yuki's change if I could be seventeen maybe...Eighteen...Old enough to have some power on my own.” Ciel was satisfied that Sebastian didn't want others for their bodies, but what he wanted was for himself more than anything. What was the point in being immortal as a child? “In any case we have to make the change soon...My emotions went out of order again before...And I have private shinigami information in my brain that I do not want there...” And he had gone insane enough to have Arthur order Sebastian into something he himself regretted. That was NOT going to happen again.
“We will speak to someone who should have a better understanding of what our options are after this is taken care of. I am loathe to admit it but I think William might be able to guide us if we can assure him you will help the shinigami from time to time. He despises me, but perhaps he is neutral where you are concerned. The fact that you have access to shinigami secrets might persuade him to help.
“I apologize for my behavior earlier, Sebastian...It wasn't you I was angry with...” He wrapped his arms around his lover, nuzzling into the demon's smooth chest and wanting nothing more than to cuddle up in his love's arms for a moment, but they had business to attend to. He wanted to spend more time with Elizabeth before the ship sank and he would have to say goodbye to her in America, probably forever considering he wasn't the Ciel she knew and cared for any longer.
“I'm glad you were angry. I only want you to know I did what I did because he brought me to you. At least, I thought he did. I...” Sebastian clung to Ciel almost hurting him as he held tightly. “I would have given him anything to bring you to me. Can we lay in bed together for a while? Not too long. I just want to hold you, Ciel.”
Ciel nodded, glad Sebastian had the same idea. They wouldn't stay too long. Ciel pulled Sebastian down to kiss his cheek before being lifted onto the bed and thoroughly kissed right back. “No sex, okay? I can't again...I just want to be with you...”

“I wasn't planning on it, bo-chan. I just want to hold you.” Sebastian stayed true to his word as always and snuggled close to Ciel. Occasionally he planted soft kisses on his lover's face and neck, but his hands stayed with fingers wrapped around Ciel's and stroking his lover's hair respectively.
Ciel was smiling faintly, somehow he'd smiled more with Sebastian this past week than he had in the entire three years since the rape of his innocence. He let his toes meet Sebastian's knee, running them along his skin, just wanting to be in constant contact. Looking up at Sebastian with his expressive blue eyes full of love and trust rather than pain and loss, Ciel gently kissed each of his lover's fingers. “Soon...I can hardly wait until you have my ring to wear here...”
“Neither can I, bo-chan.”

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(A/N: Another installment is finished. Next chapter will include a tense sit down with both of our star couples. Blackmailing death is going to be fun. ^_~ We enjoyed the threesome scene but its rather obvious Sebastian and Ciel would have ignored Arthur if they could have. I don't have much more to say right now. It could be the lack of sleep. Moving on to edit chapter nine now.
Jez: As a side note, shinigami classes will be explained better later, but it’s a little like mud-bloods and pure-bloods in Harry Potter. 1st class are born in the shinigami realm and 2nd class are born human. Just to make it interesting and explain Grellie’s shiftability. Anyways, ja ne~!
Rhinoa: They're not necessarily born in the shinigami realm but are born shinigami regardless of location while the second class are made shinigami.)