Show Me The Gardens (Ciel x Reader) Black Butler

You were waving your mini fan at yourself to get some cool air on yourself. The ballroom was very warm and this dress your mother made you wear was even warmer. Your mother was a lady, your father a lord. You were their eldest daughter sent to this ball at the Phantomhive manor to introduce yourself to the earl. Your mother was hoping for a marriage agreement, while you were going for friendship. You'd never met Ciel Phantomhive. You had no idea what he was like.

You were currently speaking with two other ladies near the refreshments table.

"And so clearly I said no. He lives in Paris, and as beautiful as it is there, I couldn't leave England." The red-haired one said. You weren't following the conversation and had no idea what they were talking about.

"Of course, this is your home." The brunette said.

You knew you had to say something otherwise you would look rude. You tried to look as though you knew what they were discussing. "That's right, England is far too good to leave." You said, and they seemed content. You excused yourself from them. It was getting far too hot, there were too many people and it was getting hard to breathe.

You wanted to find a balcony, or terrace or somewhere outside to get some air but couldn't see through the crowd and didn't want to wander through until you did. You spotted a man, he had dark black hair that framed his face and strange crimson eyes. He was wearing a black tailcoat - so that meant he was the butler.

You walked up to him. "Excuse me, but would you find showing me to a garden or balcony or something? Its very warm in here."

He bowed at your approach. "Lady (l/n), is it? Of course, if you would take my arm, I will escort you." He replied in a very cool, even voice. He looked a little young to be a butler, but you didn't think much of it. You nodded and took his arm.

He led you through the mass of people until you reached the other side of the ball room, in front of two beautiful doors that led to a balcony. He opened one and led you through. The night air was refreshingly cool on your body and you closed your eyes to take a deep breath. The music from the ballroom was fainter here, though you could still hear it.

"If there isn't anything else I can help you with, my lady, I will take my leave." He said.

"Thank you..." You paused, realizing you didn't know his name.

"Sebastian, my lady." He replied, bowing again and giving the most devilish smile.

"Ah, yes, well thank you Sebastian." You said as he turned to leave. You walked up to the balcony railing and looked out. It was a magnificent view. The balcony overlooked the gardens which were lit with beautiful lights. You could see a few fountains too. It was a breathtaking sight. You liked it here much more than you had in the ballroom. If only you could stay here, though you knew your mother would want you to get back in.

Your thoughts were interrupted by the sounds of footsteps. You turned around, startled, to find a young man, clad in a dark green suit. He had dark hair that fell in his eyes and wore an eyepatch... The earl...?

"Sorry," He said in a lovely english accent. "I didn't mean to surprise you." He gave you a smile that lit up his face in the most beautiful way. He took a few steps closer. "I'm Ciel Phantomhive."

So it is... You smiled back. "(f/n) (l/n). A pleasure to finally meet you."

"The pleasure is all mine, my lady. I was wondering when I'd see you. If my butler hadn't told me, we probably would have went through the night without running into each other." He said. You laughed. "I didn't imagine you would be out here."

"I-the ballroom was a bit stuffy. I just wanted some air." You replied.

He walked up to the railing to stand next to you. He looked out into the gardens. "I understand. This is where I go when it all becomes too much." He said quietly.

It took a moment for you to react. "Oh! I'm sorry, my lord. I'll leave immediately then."

He laughed then. It was such a sweet sound. "Don't be silly, its not like a private place or anything. Besides," He turned to look at you. "I want you here."

You blushed. He took your hand in his. "Might I show you the gardens?"

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The gardens were far more beautiful when you were inside them than looking over them. The hedges were perfectly trimmed and the lights set off a cozy atmosphere. You were walking with Ciel, who still had your hand in his. You came upon a basin like structure filled with water and water lilies. Ciel sat down on the edge of it, seating you beside him.

You noticed how close you were sitting. "Are-are you sure you can be here? The guests must be getting lonely." You said.

He didn't take his eyes off you as he said, "I doubt it. At this time - most of them are probably drunk."

You laughed.

"You have a lovely smile, (f/n)." He said. It just made you blush even more. You looked up at him. His left eye was the most intense shade of blue you'd ever seen. Like a dark pool of the ocean you could drown in. You wondered why he wore an eyepatch. Ciel leaned in closer and you could smell his scent on him. He smelled really nice.

Suddenly his hand was on your cheek and his eyes looking intensely into yours. Then he bridged the gap between you and his lips were on yours. You were surprised for a second but then closed your eyes, allowing him to lead the kiss. He pulled away, looking at you for your reaction. You only smiled and he kissed you again, his hands slipping around your waist and yours to his chest.

"Lets stay here a while longer." He said.

And stay a while longer you did.