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You bolted upright in your bed, sweat running down your neck. You felt freezing, though your body was too hot. Your eyes darted around the dark room, locking on a glass of water that sat on the nightstand. You reached for it, and lifted it up. It felt so heavy, too heavy for you to handle in fact - and it fell to the floor, shattered glass flying everywhere. Your throat was too dry, you needed water. You swung your legs over the edge of the bed and stumbled across the room to the bathroom, your bare feet sliced multiple times by the glass. Feeling nothing, you grabbed the door handle and fell, hitting your head on the floor. The bedroom door swung open, and a dark figure rushed over to you, lifting you up and taking you back to your bed. You croaked in agony, and the figure spoke.

"My Kitten, your feet are covered in blood... you're too weak to stand yet." He placed his lips onto your forehead, and made his way to the bathroom, coming out with another glass of water. Sebastian. Your shaking hand reached for it, but he held it away. "No my darling, let me." He held your face softly in his other hand, and tipped the water into your mouth. You drank it quickly, you were so thirsty. The water was gone in seconds, and Sebastian soon retrieved more from the bathroom. This happened a few times, before you shook your head in signal that you'd had enough.

"S...Sebastian..." You managed to whisper, and he smiled lovingly at you.

"You had me very worried my dear (Name)." He spoke softly, stroking your cheek. "I thought you would never wake up." He looked away and sighed, a look of pain crossing his face. He pulled a bandage out of his coat pocket and bound your bleeding feet.

"H-how long..?" You asked hoarsely.

"A week, my love. Please don't talk, you'll wear yourself out." A week? What had happened... It soon hit you, like a ton of bricks.

"M-my... p-parents..." You squeaked, your eyes filling up with hot tears and you let out a pained cry. Sebastian's arms snaked around you, and held you firmly against his chest. He stroked your (h/l), (h/c) hair, and you closed your eyes, tears streaming onto Sebastian's tailcoat.

"Shhhh...shh... I'm here, kitten. Cry if you need to, it is natural to grieve. I'm so sorry." You moaned into his shoulder as more tears escaped. You hadn't even had the chance to say goodbye, or tell them how much you loved them... This wasn't how it was supposed to be! Your parents were good people... how could this happen? You calmed down a bit, your breathing regulating as Sebastian comforted you. Soon enough, you stopped the tears all together, and Sebastian pulled away from you. He wiped your tears away with his thumbs as he held your face. "I will find out who did this, my dear. Don't worry. I will look after you, forever." He said softly, kissing your cheek. You nodded in reply, and your stomach made a painfully disturbing noise. Sebastian half smiled. "I think it's time you ate something." Picking you up bridal style, he carried your limp body through halls and down stairs to the lounge and set you down on the loveseat, covering you with a soft and fluffy blanket.

"I'm going to get you something to eat, would you like a cup of tea as well?" You nodded and looked up at him through tired eyes. "I won't be long my dear." And he was gone. The last thing on your mind right now was food, but Sebastian was probably right. If you ate something it would boost your quickly deteriorating strength, so you might actually be able to hold a glass of water.

Sebastian sighed heavily, throwing his hands down on the kitchen unit with frustration. How could they do this to her? It is the life she has been given, and a very sad one at that. He needed to tell her. "(Name)..." He whispered to himself as he began to prepare a meal for her. He cut up a few slices of gammon, poached two eggs, and boiled some potatoes as well as got a teatray ready in the space of ten minutes. Serving the food onto two plates, he threw a white towel over his arm and brought the food through to the lounge, where he set it down on the table. He proceeded to light a few candles on the table before he came over to you, half asleep.

"My Lady." He spoke smoothly. "Dinner is served, how many lumps of sugar do you want in your tea?" He asked whilst once again wrapping his arms around you and lifting you up with ease, bringing you over to the table and sitting you in a chair.

"Two, please." He placed the blanket around your shoulders and pushed your chair in, before pouring the tea and sitting down opposite you. Smelling the food, you realized how hungry you actually were, and your stomach groaned in agreement. You gazed across the table at Sebastian, and smiled. "Thank you, Sebastian."

"You're welcome my dear. Anything for you."

After you had both finished eating, Sebastian cleared the plates away and blew out the candles. You yawned, but found you had stopped shaking and felt a lot stronger. You lifted your tea with ease, and once finished, Sebastian kneeled down beside you and looked up at you, taking your hand in his. "Would my Lady care for me to carry her to bed?" You smiled and reached out to touch his face.

"If it doesn't hinder you, my love." His eyes widened slightly as you called him your love, you had only called him Sebastian before. He relaxed and took you into his arms, kissing your forehead lightly.

"Did you sleep beside me?" You asked quietly.

"Every night." He replied softly, and you felt the familiar prickling of a blush spreading across your cheeks.

Upon reaching your room, Sebastian drew back the covers on your bed and carefully laid you down. "(Name)... There is something I need to tell you." He said with a sigh.

"What is it?" You questioned, looking up at him as he undressed for bed.

He finished undressing and was now just in his underwear, as he climbed into bed with you. "I need you to trust me." He looked you dead in the eyes.

"You know I trust you... It's funny, I feel like I can trust you with anything. We've only known each other a short time, I don't really understand how I have fallen for you so easily..." You blushed and averted your eyes.

"That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about." Sebastian held your hand in his, stroking it with his thumb. "(Name)... Do you know what a demon is?" He asked, not taking his crimson eyes off of yours.

Your breath hitched. "I-I think so... Why?" You asked slowly.

"Because... Because I am a demon, my love." He confessed, his eyes closing. Was it too early to say? He hoped she took this well, because if she didn't she was not going to like what was coming.

You stared at him in shock. What did he just say? You shook your head and smiled, a small giggle escaping your lips. Sebastian looked at you, surprised. "You're funny Sebastian." You held a finger to his nose and tapped it lightly. He sighed.

"I'm serious."

"Y-you can't be-"

"(Name). I wouldn't lie to you. I am being deadly serious. I am a demon, bound to Ciel by contract we formed after the fire that killed his parents." He said.

You stared at him, (e/c) eyes wide. He was serious? "So... you're uh..." Sebastian's eyes flashed pink, and his pupils turned into cat-like slits. You gasped and covered your mouth with your hands. "S-Sebastian...?" A look of sadness crossed his face.

"I'm sorry. Do I scare you?" He asked, concerned. You didn't know what to say. You stared at him in shock and he sat up. "I'm sorry, (Name). I'll go." He shot you a pained look and a sad, forced smile before standing up.

Your hand shot out and grabbed his. "N-no." You whispered. He turned to face you.

"My darling, I don't want to frighten you. It would be best if I leave." He said quickly.

"Sebastian, shut up and get back into bed." You snapped, then widened your eyes as you realized how you had just spoken to him. "I-I'm sorry, I just... please don't go. This doesn't change anything. I love you for who you are, not what you are." You said, tears forming in your eyes. Sebastian smiled and sighed, before climbing back into bed and holding you against him tightly.

"I love you, (Name)." He said, before placing his lips on yours for a passionate kiss. You lifted a hand to stroke his smooth hair, and pulled away, smiling.

"I love you too, Sebastian." You giggled lightly, tracing circles on his bare chest with your fingers.

"There's something else, kitten..." He continued. You looked up at him with wide eyes.

"I'm sure it can't shock me after that, love." You smiled and kissed his cheek. He sighed softly, a small smile gracing his lips.

"I'm sure it can. And I want you to listen very carefully to what I'm about to tell you, is that alright?" He asked.

"Of course..." You replied.

"There are a few types of Demon. Superiors, inferiors, Arc-demons, regular demons, and... Demonesses."

"That's female, right?" You interrupted.

"It is indeed, my love. Demonesses are created for every Demon that ties a contract with a human. She is put onto this world with the Demon, and it is a chance to be given a free life. If a Demon and a Demoness find each other, once the contract between the human and the Demon is complete they will be free to live on the earth in human form for eternity. Sadly, it is rare that a Demoness ever finds her Demon. A Demonesses life is written for her, and if she doesn't come across her Demon on the path chosen for her, she is sent back to the underworld, where she endures endless torture. Almost all Demonesses never find their Demons, for reasons such as the contract between the Demon and human being broken, completed too early, or just that they never cross paths in her foretold life." He explained.

You looked at him, taking it all in. "They get tortured because someone else prevented them from meeting their soulmate?" You questioned.

"Yes, Kitten. It is a sad and tragic life to lead." He spoke softly.

"Wait. A-are you saying there's someone else out there who needs to be with you?" You asked, a lump forming in your throat. Sebastian smiled. Why was he smiling? This wasn't funny, you'd have to give him up if his Demoness came along...

"My dear, you are my Demoness."

END OF CHAPTER 5.