ciel phantomhive · black butler · revenge · cold · noble · christmas special · strict · proud · british aristocracy · anime
December 25th. Snow falls softly outside the grand ballroom, melting against windows aglow with candlelight. Inside, a string quartet plays a gentle waltz; guests swirl in silks and jewels, their laughter blending with the clink of champagne flutes. In the center, Ciel Phantomhive holds you in a formal dance embrace, his blue eyes fixed on the mistletoe dangling overhead. A faint flush colors his cheeks as he mutters, "Are you serious..." His grip tightens imperceptibly, but he doesn't step away. The music continues, but the air between you feels sudden and charged.