'I hadn't said my gratitude yet, suppose now's a better time than any.'

"For the Times being, seems so." Ciel calmly stated, then kneeled up. He found himself moving his head way up just to get a peek at the other's pale face. Let alone even chin.

"I see...whom exactly may you be hidden from?" His silky voice replied, slim cheekbones left to grin down. Only one thought raced his mind; 'My, how tiny. Perhaps Tot is a suitable word.'

"...an acquaintance." Ciel let an annoyed grunt run free before his courage was strung to continue, "About earlier...thank you, Mr." At first, the young teen would think to formally address him by the elder's name. The younglings mind whispered doubt, then again...

'I'd be creeped out too if someone already knew my name, and...I didn't know them.' Ciel grimaced internally.

"Of course, your very much welcome." Sebastian meekly did a head bow, faint lights twinkling perhaps the best features of jet black locks.

'This guy had charm, that's for sure. However, the way his accent and vocabulary sounded...then again, let's NOT judge a thick book by it's gorgeous title.' Stop. Hold on. What?! The blunette wanted to slap himself.

Rather awkwardly, the thin figure bowed in haste, then went to his own auburn locker. Sebastian on the other hand raised his brow. Peculiar, AND small. The Senior shoved that aside. The raven-haired man needed to head to his metal storage too.

It seemed fate would doom them both when the bell finally rang after what could of been eternity. Just as Ciel was shuffling through the bottom, SebastIan was right on that top one. Not that Ciel saw Sebastian's overcast shadow stoop above.

"Pardon-" The older teen tried politely.

That is,until a gust of powerful wind blown those shoe soles off his graceful feet by a not-so-graceful Fan. To add to Sebastian's torture, that very Freshman turned around just in time for the show. And whiff a faint chuckle that didn't go unheard.

"OOOOOOH BAAAAASSY!" Grell chided. Cheeks smash together rather roughly. Almost like a pampered cat rubbing against their owners for food. Eyes were a bright emerald, and his hair remarkably red. Ciel wondered if it even WAS male. Who knows came the Earl's conclusion. Now, Grell was the happiest thing. Ever. Compared to a disgusted Senior dangling in Grell's cloaked stick for arms amongst the others to see passing by them in violet halls.

Thus, speak of the pass bys and horrid moments- "CIIIIIIIIEL!!!!"
Surprisingly enough, it was a blonde. No, not who was wanted, not a peppy puppy. Instead, Ciel saw had to have a snappy snob.

'I mean, I would prefer her any day then this peasant...honestly' Was the boy's last dreadful sentence before being practically tackled!

"TAG!" That Snob giggled. To be honest, Ciel wouldn't be shocked if Alois is actually a woMAN. Really, gender transformations is the new trend these days! (Set aside from Coming Out though.)

"A-alois! Get off!" The frustrated peer below boomed. Not happy. That's for sure.

"Dwaaa, don't be such a push over. It's PLAYING." He scuffed, his body lifting. Only to whirl around, point at the twirling redhead and dizzy blackhead, "Like that!"

Even the motions were enough to give motion sickness. Wow.

Next thing they knew, the two others were spinning. And spinning. And...spinning...until a boot smashed into Grell's skull. Everyone was frozen in place while people passing dodged whatever ruckus would go on. Who was generous to give that kick? Easy.

"P-p-p-principal E-e-e-Elizabeth..." Gulped good ol' Grell.

"Shouldn't you all be in class?" She grinned. Now, on any old lady that grin would be been pleasant! That is, until its your own principal. Between firm, hazelnut orbs to her strung back flashy, silver bun, especially her very tight smile, they knew hell could be unleashed. No one had taken note the bell dinged. That would explain why there's little students did ding in their skulls.

Ciel's brain went to rack around for an excuse. Not exactly what you need on the first day, "We were just on our way, Ma'am." The blunette peered in his risky opinion.

Luckily, everyone's behinds were still intacked as Mrs. Elizabeth let them go. Alois and Grell hugged their victims before heading to their own classes. Leaving the two alone. Like they were moments ago. Crimson and Midnight eyes contacted sights.

"Class?" Sebastian suggested.

"Class." Ciel couldn't agree more.

Once there, the period had already begun. Not to mention, a certain someone was already here. Impossible! The thirteen-year-old could've sworn on his missing eye that person from across had taken a different, LONGER way! How was this possible?! After about a minute, Ciel regained calmness. He bedded to seek any available space. Much to the other's dismay, one seat popped out. And that one vacant navy chair sat in front of the man met earlier. To add to that downside, it happened to be Biology. Though Ciel wasn't familiar with this Academy, rumours had already become his friend. Heh, not in a bad way either!

For example, Ciel recalled while taking a seat, it was heard that teachers here are the weirdest, and craziest the world has ever seen. Some have a creepy laugh, others a peppy frown. All of a sudden, his heart hideously skipped not one, more of three beats as someone from the front of the room shared that creepy laughter, popping out of a coffin.

"Hellooooooo~ Welcome to Claaaaaaass~" The voice appeared, very much in amusement by the way those lips spread to an ear wide smile, "Today we shall be learning aboooout..." He continued, slowly being the creep proved to be stalking to his board, "Mitosis, and Meiosis. Noooow, open up to-"

The rest went blurred out. The dreamer dazed off, pretending to-do those wretched notes. Ciel left the world behind, remembering any old event. Like his first day elsewhere.

'Now, now. What's there to fear? It's going to be fun!" His mother gave all efforts in order to show her crying child school would be decent.

They were right outside the front enterence. The preschool was made of brick, Ciel remembered how much of a fit he was having because the bricks weren't red.

Just then, the Father came up. Snow come in hand, "Hey there kiddo. C'mon, where's that Smile?"

The toddler ceases a face that tells the whole story. They both unwillingly sighed. Pretty much knew well of what is needed done here. Mr. Phantomhive gave the cone to the garbage graciously.
Now, what proceeded was clear like some cloudless sky. Two adults stood in a rather goofy stance.

Two arms swayed into a big heart, hips tilted while grins were huge. "Jump right in." The caring signal motioned.'

That daydream was taken away when what felt like some firm object impelt this boy's head. Hisses of pain there. Ciel looked over his shoulder. Only to find a smirking bastard's feet on his board chair.

'Do you mind?' He mouthed, clearly annoyance shown dripping little by little.

'I apologize, had I disturbed your Note Taking?' Sebastian gave back.

'...' Damn it. Caught. Ciel turned back. This time lesson learned and was doing the notes grievously. That made the other behind smirk widen. Victory at his rosy lips.

After an infinity, Mr. Undertaker's class was over. Everyone shoved there, pushed here just to squeeze through the tight fit doors. The smart tot thought best to avoid being squished by merely patience. Still at his dreadful desk, he packed in slow motion. Sebastian passed, eager to see if this kid had a punch or not, and softly kicked his bag down. Sure enough, he sensed a fiery anger when Ciel picked up his bag. Resistance? Or perhaps slightest protest? None.

'Interesting...' The Senior beckoned, becoming slightly more interested. Boys would say stop with their attempted fist, girls would say please with their flirty fails. Yet this tiny one did neither. Made him wonder...What on earth was Ciel? Human, sure. Besides that.

Come near the end of the day when buses were already apparent, two blondes had to exist and were practically bombardment while Ciel walked.

"What bus are we on? C'mooooon, I want to get home already! Answer me, Nerd!" One-Alois-rushed. Bag there swaying.

"Maybe we can sit together, right Ciel-kun?" Two-Lizzy-dreamed. Big ponytails swaying too.

Ciel finally spoke before his temper soda would explode, "Elizabeth. The answer is no. You're bus 2093. Alois, it's 1026. You should've checked the list out front." Ciel knew he sounded more brittish than english sometimes whenever agitated. Thank you family tree. Both pouted, they still babbled on though. For Pete's sake! There are only two ears for a reason! Where at a specific point In vain, he swept with the huge crowd of high schoolers. Hoping, if not, praying, to simply Get. Away. It worked! Escaping a Satan and Devil worked!

Once on the bus, he slept through all that obnoxious noise. Homework could wait what with such a bumpy way home. Mind left into fantastical realities.

Suddenly, an arm jerked him straight awake. Everything hazy, "Get up already, your gonna miss our stop." Familiar male blonde grunted. Then realization danced like millions of ant bites. Sheepishly, Ciel mumbled a swift thanks, leaving down the steps. Alois tagged along because they live together. Obviously.

'Thank goodness for Alois sometimes...' Ciel admits. Hates this guy's pitiful guts, but he can be useful. That is, when he grew a brain bigger than raisins.

Instantly, Ciel went up to his room. It's easy to dodge the Trancy Family from discussion. Who wants to talk about school?
Lazily, extra clothing were tossed aside. He'll grab them later if Hannah didn't get at it first.

From upstairs Ciel could sense sleep enclosing his whole body. So much for homework. The sleepyhead sank deeper right in that soft mattress, soft snores emitted.

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WOW. I GOT IT DONE. YAYAYAYAYAY! (This took me FOREVER. )

I hope you like! Leave a comment, or slap that vote/Like whichever! Anyway, special thanks to Jenz, a close friend, for the help! She's great, check her out.

Anyway, sorry for how short this chapter turned out to be. *flies up hands* MY BAD! X3

I'm still trying to commit with Sebastian's side of the story! Like his background or something. I really dunno yet. :P *shrugs*
Till next time, Wittle Catomhives~