Ciel x Reader - a lonely boy

I never sleep, so I rise at the crack of dawn. I am a human on the outside, a demon in the inside. Though I am a female, I prefer to be known as a "butler." Also I prefer the servant's suit attire over the traditional maid's dress and apron.

I look at my reflection in the mirror as I sweep my hair back in a slick, low bun that rested at my nape. My eyes glint a lustful scarlet.

* * * * *

Porcelain skin and a youthful body is not all I see of Ciel Phantomhive. I watch him sleep, letting my fantasies take over for a minute. Finally, I take a trip back to reality, and push open the curtains. The sun's rays kiss his pale cheeks. I put on my butler's "mask" and prepare for the long day before me.

"Good morning, young master." My voice rings throughout the spacious bedroom. Ciel does his usual groan, turns over to face me, and cracks his eyes open. His contract glows; it looks beautiful in sunlight.

I begin to pour the steaming tea into the teacup. "Today I will be serving-" I get cut off mid sentence. Ciel's head hangs low. I put the tea set down and ask, "Young master, what is the matter?"

He simply looks at me.

"Is there-"

"_________. I... I don't want anything."

I remain quiet.

"What is it like to be a normal boy? Yes, I have anything one can dream of... but I feel there's something missing. I don't have parents, siblings, a friend I can call my own."

"My Lord, are you seeking companionship?"

Ciel looks at me in a way I never seen before. His face is stern but his eyes tell a lie.

"I don't want to be alone."

Humans are a mystery. Changing from one thing to another. That is what makes them so interesting. I bow formally and turn to head out.

"_________."

I stop in my steps.

"Stay here."

...

"This is an order."

A butler's response... "Certainly."

- the end ♥