I haven't written for a long time, surely, you won't be accustomed to see this pair because there aren't many stories from them, maybe Ciel is overshadowed by Lu, so just sit back and give it a try.

This is a one-shot and the classes are Royal Guard (Ciel) and Sakra Devanam (Ara), enjoy.

Midnight calling

"That is a checkmate"

A tall young man was playing chess in the schoolyard, Ciel is a very skilled boy for strategic games, next to him was a man with a paper bag on his face, resigned for losing three times in a row.

"Hu hu hu ... I taught you the best chess moves; you can say that the student beat the master this time"

"Thank you mister Pesop…"

"You're still living your youth, but you're always lazing around, you should do fun things and not look like a grumpy old man, do you understand?"

"Have friends for example? no, it is a complete waste of time, it is sad, there are no benefits, there is nothing ... "

"It's your life, but remember this, you can always choose, it's what I always tell my daughter, even she drew this as a gift for me"

"Perhaps…"

The last rays of sunlight accompanied a warm afternoon in Lanox, in the middle of the streets was the blue-haired teenager walking alone, Ciel was hungry and tired after a long school day, he needed food and there were still several streets to his house.

"I should have had something to eat at school, I think I'll find a place to get food"

Ciel kept walking, but there was no business in sight, about to give up, the young man recognized what looked like a pastry shop across the street, without having many options he decided to enter.

"Cake kingdom…? the best cupcakes of Lanox…. I've never seen this place; it must be new"

The young man read the sign that was shining by the lights, entered the place by making the door open automatically, he could see display cases with many varieties of desserts, they all looked delicious, the wide walls were decorated with prints that stood out, the store looked very nice.

"Welcome! I can help you?"

A calm and beautiful voice caught his attention, it was a girl with black hair and amber eyes standing behind the counter, he even forgot the growl of his belly.

"Hello, I don't really know what to buy"

"We have freshly baked cookies and some cupcakes, but what I recommend the cupcakes, they are the best in the city"

Ciel looked at the cupcakes that featured a frosting and different creative decoration, the most appetizing were vanilla and chocolate.

"I want two vanilla cupcakes"

The girl immediately wrapped two cupcakes in a small cardboard box, carefully put them away and handed them to Ciel, the boy paid and then left in the direction of the door.

"Thank you very much and come back soon"

Ciel stopped walking and turned to the girl who kept looking at him, he had to admit it, the girl looked very pretty when she smiled.

"I've never seen this place"

"My family recently moved from the Fahrmann region, this store is a family business, my name is Ara by the way"

"I'm Ciel and it was a pleasure chatting with you, bye"

"Bye Ciel!"

Ciel left the place and tasted the little cake he took out of the box, the taste was smooth and creamy, Ciel had a little addiction to sweets and finding a store that specializes in that had been like a lucky day.

"Maybe I'll come back tomorrow"

The weekend passed slowly, Ciel dedicated his time to doing the tasks that his teachers had left him, in his free time he played video games with his sister Terre, when he got bored he simply went to waste time playing chess at the club from his school.

But he kept feeling so bored, constantly thinking about that store that hadn't been long since it opened, thinking about how delicious those cupcakes had been, but mainly about that girl named Ara.

He shook his head rejecting that idea, but on the other hand he would have an excuse to visit that store after school, his casual visits became habitual, he went to the store twice a week, sometimes he did not enter because it was full of people, but when he did, he had a nice chat with Ara.

One day, Ciel was walking towards the store at a slow pace, she was standing in front of the store with a broom and an orange apron, sweeping the accumulated dust at the entrance, she seemed to be in her own world and that made him feel uncomfortable.

"Ara…?"

"Hello ... how long have you been looking at me?"

Ciel felt like a stalker, he didn't understand why he was talking to her in the first place when he could go straight to his house and sleep all the night as usual.

"Sorry ... where are my manners? wasn't it my intention to scare you or give you a bad impression… do you have to work?"

"No, I was about to go home to my mother, do you need anything? we have freshly baked brownies"

"I don't want to be picky about you, but do you want to go to the park across the street?"

"Sounds lovely, let me put the broom away"

This was the first time that Ciel showed sympathy towards a girl, he looked around and saw her enter the store and then leave with a white coat and an orange scarf, they crossed the street to sit on a bench.

"How are you being?"

"I still have problems adapting to this new city, it is difficult to meet new people, an example is the school I go to"

"So, does that imply that your life at Fahrmann was easier?"

"I never said that, the people at Lanox are friendly, it's embarrassing to admit that it takes work to get used to living with other people"

"Well, you will always find friends here"

"Thanks Ciel, you've been very nice to me, even though you don't seem like a very talkative guy"

"Very funny…"

Ciel could explain this feeling of comfort when he was with Ara? but how to do it? does that mean something important? he felt helpless when he spoke to her, but at the same time he liked her company.

A loud car horn blared from across the street, apparently the store had already closed so it was time for Ara to go home.

"It's my mom, it's time to go my house!"

"Well then I'll see you another day"

Ciel was lost in his thoughts, he watched as that sweet girl got into the car and then lost herself in the streets, he was just a teenager oblivious to things related to love and he wondered if he was getting anywhere.

"Hurry up stupid clock ..."

A week later, Ciel was at his desk waiting for the last class to finish, he looked at his clock and started counting the seconds that seemed like hours, until finally a bell rang that was heard throughout the school.

"Well students, that's all, the class ends here" said the teacher, Ciel was already very anxious and hurriedly left the classroom, that caught the attention of several classmates, such behavior was not usual in the young man with blue hair.

Ciel did not care for the surprised looks at him, the sky was covered in clouds, the wind chilled the bones in the third month of winter, but it didn't matter as long as Ciel could see her one more time.

He did not take long to get to the place, but there was only an older woman with black hair attending the customers, Ciel had recognized her as Ara's mother, he suddenly felt worried about not seeing the girl.

"Good afternoon, Mrs. Hann"

"Hey, I know you, you are my daughter's friend, Ciel is your name, how long have you been here? do you want to buy something?"

"No, I'm actually looking for Ara."

"I'm sorry boy, but my daughter won't come for a few days, she has a fever and her head throbbed with pain, now she's resting"

"I get it…"

The woman seemed moved by the boy's concern, she smiled, Ara suddenly seemed happier since she met Ciel.

"My name is Hakuei, I know it seems rushed, but I can give you my address, so you can visit my daughter any day and she will have someone to talk to besides my other son"

"But Mrs. Hakuei, why you would do that for me? I am a stranger"

"True, but I'm pretty sure my daughter would like to see you, she doesn't have many friends, but it's different with you"

"Thank you ..." Ciel blushed, it sounded good to admit that Ara is his friend, but how should he act when he saw her? should he have an explanation that is convincing, because he had a reason for going in the first place?

"On this paper I wrote the address, normally my son always stays home in the morning and the store is closed on weekends, you will be well received"

"Then I will visit you this weekend, I must go, again I thank you for your kindness"

As soon as he could, Ciel returned home on a longer journey than usual, there was only the image of a cute girl in his mind, anyone could guess from the expression on his face.

"That is absurd, this will only be a friendly visit"

After a few days, Ciel wanted to make a special gift for Ara, he looked for various recipes of things that she might like and he chose to make cookies, a simple task if it weren't for the fact that Ciel had never cooked for anyone else.

Of course, he made exceptions when his father was working all day and he had to cook for his sister Terre, he felt awkward for not knowing how to follow a simple recipe, lack of experience made him nervous.

"I can't even make decent cookies!"

"It seems you have problems, maybe you should ask for help" Ciel heard a soft voice from the other side of the kitchen, it was his sister Terre wondering what her brother could be doing.

"I don't have time for this, Terre, go play in your room, now I'm busy"

"You are always so impatient and you will not get anywhere, cooking cookies is very easy, your girlfriend will like that detail"

"Girlfriend? I don't know what you're talking about, I don't have any secrets"

"Don't lie to me, you always come home with a huge smile on your face, it must be because of that girl who attend the pastry shop"

"Am I so obvious?"

"All the time"

The idea seemed exciting considering there weren't many options, his cheerful sister put on a pink apron and showed him a cookbook.

"First we must have flour, sugar, eggs and butter, I need a container with enough capacity, I have to introduce the flour with the butter and mix both ingredients well, you prepare the oven"

"That sounds simple"

Terre skillfully knead the mixture until it becomes compact and does not stick between her fingers, then Ciel places the dough on the surface and spreads it so that it is thick enough, with that amount, twelve normal-size cookies came out.

"Now you can put them in the oven, brother"

Ciel introduced the tray with cookies to bake them, the brothers waited ten minutes watching so they did not burn, the cookies changed color slightly, Ciel put on gloves and removed the cookies with a spatula.

"Let them cool and we taste them"

"Thanks Terre, sorry to be so grumpy with you"

"Don't worry, be romantic when you see your girlfriend tomorrow"

"I said she's not my girlfriend!"

The next day, Ciel found himself walking with a box in hand, looking at the note with Ara's home address, trying to calm down and not panic, sometimes wondering if he was going too far, but he let those feelings will be erased when seeing a house with two floors.

"Calm down Ciel, everything will be fine"

He pressed the small bell next to the door and waited, he saw someone open the door, it was a young man with black hair, Ciel felt an intense look on him, that was creepy, he stood upright and still.

"I was wondering when you would arrive, boy, I really wanted to know who my little sister's fan is"

"I'm Ciel, I hope I don't give you too much trouble"

"The name is Aren, you can come in, Ara is waiting for you"

Ciel seemed to calm down before the relaxed expression of the man, he must be a couple of years older than him, as they walked through the corridors and up the stairs, Ciel looked around, the house was decorated with paintings and oriental style vases.

Aren opened the door where a girl was lying watching television, the noise made her look at her brother, next to his was a blushing Ciel with a small box in his hand.

"I'll be in the downstairs room, don't try anything weird with my sister"

Her brother has a strong character, Ciel noticed that Ara seemed happy to see him, she always looked so beautiful in his eyes, he tried not to imagine how beautiful her amber eyes were, for once, Ciel gave her his best smile.

"I wanted to see you, but I had a lot of work with the school"

"I don't care, I wanted to know about you too, you can sit on the chair next to my bed"

He sat next to her on the small chair next to her bed, the bedroom walls were white and well lit, a dresser and a closet for clothes, the room had many things that made it look charming to anyone.

"I have a gift for you, I have cookies that I made yesterday"

"You are very considerate, Ciel, I mean, you've had to deal with your life and school, doing this for me is very nice"

"It's fine, I guess…"

Ciel opened the plastic container and shared the cookies with Ara, the girl seemed to enjoy the taste of the cookies and her companion only stared at her for a few seconds, they were too close, but that didn't seem to be bothersome for the boy.

"Oh good lord, this are the best cookies in the world, would I want to try cooking with you one day, what do you think?"

"It's a good idea, not now, but when you can go to my house, even though I'm very busy, I have a lot of exams lately"

The sound of the television announced the beginning of a program, the boy looked at the screen that broadcast a documentary about the native fauna of Fahrmann, where the main animal were the white fur foxes, Ara seemed amused watching those small animals, her gaze did not he moved away from the screen.

"They are so cute; in my home I could always see white foxes running through the woods and playing in the river"

"I never imagined that you liked animals so much, I know that the north is a cold place, but foxes can protect themselves using their fur"

"They always visited my house, and since I was five years old, I learned martial arts thanks to my brother, fortifying my mind and soul"

"Well, I never thought of you as a martial artist, you're always so kind…. I can't imagine you fighting"

"Now that I think about it, you should tell me more about yourself, how old are you? do you like sports? what kind of music do you like? do you like hot or cold food?"

"I can answer…?"

"Oh sorry, I shouldn't have asked so many questions"

Ciel managed to maintain his composure, she looked at him interested to know what he would say, talking about his own life was not something he was used to, but he trusted Ara and agreed to answer.

"There is not much I can tell you, I am 19 years old and my birthday is January 20, I like to play chess, in fact, I have won some tournaments at my school"

"That sound like fun, did you play frequently? how long?"

"I don't know, five or six years maybe, there were always new opponents in competitions and I always found a way to win"

He was relieved to talk about himself, he had learned to relax in his surroundings, he still remembered it, all those times he won a tournament and was recognized as the best player in his city.

"So, you always ask about the lives of your new friends?"

"Only those who make delicious cookies and have chess skills"

The minutes turned into hours full of conversations and laughter, Ara had managed to convince him to talk about his life, Ciel looked out the window, the last rays of sun hid on the horizon, it was already night in the small city, it was a relaxing afternoon for Ara.

He felt so close to her, he was not sure if he should say something, so he chose to watch television, a martial arts tournament was being broadcast, Ara noticing the silence wanted to continue talking to him, so she took a cookie and took it to the boy.

"How about a cookie? open your mouth"

"I'm not a kid…"

"Oh come on Ciel, what's the problem? ... you're too tense ... wait ... I'm not feeling well"

Ara began to breathe with difficulty and then began to cough, the cough did not stop, she put a hand on her chest trying to calm the pain, Ciel was scared by the sudden reaction, then he saw that in the drawer there was a glass of water with a small pill, Ciel guessed it was medicine.

Ciel gave the girl the pill and made her drink the water, being careful and quick, he sat on the side of the bed and stroked her back to relieve the horrible sensation, he didn't want to leave her side, Ara seemed to recover and breathe as before, she looked at him gratefully.

"That was terrifying ..."

"Maybe you should rest longer, you shouldn't try too hard, I can come to see you every day, I promise"

"Ciel, you don't need to worry so much about me, besides my mother needs me in her store, but I think that with the medicine I will be able to feel better"

"I was very scared!"

Ciel blushed so much for saying those words, had he said something inappropriate? what was the reason? why was Ara as flushed as he was? he had to calm his emotions if he didn't want to scare the girl.

"Sorry…"

"Okay, I'm not the first person to suffer a cold, in a week I'll be better, but thanks for worrying"

"Come on Ciel, it's now or never ..." thought the young man.

"I want to ask you a question, you'll see, there will be a spring dance at my school in two weeks, I was wondering…. do you want to go with me? I mean, only if you have time?"

Her eyes widened at the sudden question, she was not used to the other boys in her town making her invitations like that, Ara felt so moved and happy, she needed to have fun, the moment seemed almost magical.

"I did not expect that ... but I agree, I want to go with you, it will be nice to dance"

"Well, I'll be visiting you whenever I can, it's already too late, I'd better go home"

With a last goodbye, Ciel left the house taking a cookie for the road, he felt good to know that girl had accepted his invitation, after all, Ciel would do anything to keep that precious smile.

Walking down the street, Ciel felt that he had achieved something important, but he was tired of feeling confused, in the end, the young man kept his smile until he got home, there was his little sister watching television.

"You seem happy, were you able to kiss your girlfriend?"

Ciel didn't answer, he wondered how someone as simple as him had the courage to invite a pretty girl like Ara, his heart seemed to beat fast, he was eager for that night to dance with her.

"Hey brother, answer me!"

"Better than I thought, as a reward we can go anywhere you want, the cinema, aquarium, zoo and many more places!"

"you are the best brother in the world!"

Terre ran to hug him and then they went upstairs to their rooms , he was mentally exhausted, he sat on his bed to sleep through the night, his body needed it, the days at school were slow, but that was not an impediment to constantly visit Ara.

A week had passed and the long-awaited day finally arrived, he looked at the mirror, tried not to think that in an hour he would see the girl, he inspected her formal clothes, he was wearing a white shirt, blue suit and pants, black shoes and a purple tie.

He left the house and opened the door of his father's car, Ciel already had a driver's license for a few months, he seemed enthusiastic, he drove through the streets until he reached the house.

Ciel was standing by the door and rang the doorbell, Hakuei looked very happy to receive the young man, he felt impatient.

"It's good that you arrived, my daughter is in her room dressing, she won't be long in coming"

"It's still early, the activities will start at night"

"So, it is an official date?" Aren asked, he was sitting on the couch looking directly at the boy, ready for a million questions.

"Well I ..."

"Aren, you're scaring him, listen Ciel, you don't have to be so nervous, if you want to dance with my daughter, you can do it"

"I'm ready!"

Ciel looked at Ara down the stairs, he had no words to describe what he saw, she was wearing an orange knee-length dress, a black jacket and white heels, her face lightly made up, she looked so beautiful.

"I'm sorry to make you wait"

"Don't worry, your house isn't that far from my school anyway"

He smiled slightly, all he could do was offer his arm, the girl accepted the invitation and held his arm with both hands, they walked to the street and Ciel opened the door for her, the trip would not be very long with a relaxing song broadcast on the radio.

"Nice car"

"Well, I had to pass all my exams with the highest grade for my dad to loan me his car, but it was worth it."

"I have many things to say, I am flattered that you try so hard just for me, but I would also like to return the favor"

"You already did it when you accepted my invitation, it's always nice to see you"

"Every time that you see me?" she looked shy and her blush was more evident.

"Except when I see your brother"

"Ciel!"

"Just joking…"

Ciel drove to the parking lot where he parked the car, most of the students seemed excited, the event was set to relieve tension after exams, they walked together towards the entrance where there was a huge room.

The space was decorated in radiant and bright colors representing the beginning of spring, there was jazz music to encourage couples to dance, in one corner a buffet with different types of food.

"Do you want a drink?"

"I'm fine, thanks, but I want to try that chocolate cake"

Ciel took a plate with a small spoon and gave it to Ara, the girl seemed to enjoy the taste of the cake, he observed how a group of students chatted about different topics and another simply danced, he wondered if he could do the same with Ara.

"Ciel, this seems like a fantasy tale, I always wanted to be at a dance, it's incredible, the music, friends having conversations, couples dancing, everything"

"I never thought of coming to a place like this ..."

"What do you say?"

"I was always thinking about the future and my goals, I never stopped to think about having fun, but people change, I knew it when I met you"

"Do not feel bad, you are a kind, intelligent and a good boy, anyone would like to have a friend like you"

Ciel was pleased by those words, he felt that a strong feeling grew every time he was with the girl, he wanted to protect her and tell her that she is the most beautiful girl in the world, but he also did not want to sound like those romantic movies, he was not like that.

The rhythm of the music slowed down, the lights went out and only a disco ball was shining in the center of the room, so some students walked to the floor and began to dance slowly.

"You want to go dancing?"

"Sure, that will be fun"

They went to the dance floor, Ciel grabbed her waist and Ara put her hands on his neck, his posture was firm and his steps slow, accompanied by a relaxing song performed by a violinist, Ara is a good dancer and the boy tried to follow her rhythm.

They had shared several minutes together, he moved carefully avoiding tripping over his feet, Ciel could remember that girl who tended the store, always happy to do her job and help her family, then he questioned, did he live up to her expectations?

"You are moving very well, you have good balance"

"Huh? oh well, my sister taught me some moves, I learned in a week"

"You know? in a few months it will be my graduation and I will be able to go to university, I will no longer work in the pastry shop"

"Wait, will you leave this city?"

"I never wanted to say that, in Lanox there are good universities, I will not go anywhere"

"Do not scare me…"

"Don't you worry about me, or would you miss me?"

He approached her and hugged her, felt a strong sensation in his chest, pain to think that he could no longer see her and embarrassed by the sudden impulse, but also relieved that he had a chance and that's enough.

His heartbeat accelerated, he put his hand on her cheek to gently caress her, he was losing the control, he wanted so much to break that barrier and go to the next level, he looked at those beautiful amber eyes that also seemed to enjoy the moment.

"Ciel I…"

Ara tried to speak, but she could not say a word, Ciel was kissing her, bringing their lips together, she was stunned for a few seconds, she responded by hugging his neck and he caressed her back, the girl could not deny those feelings that she had kept since she met him, the kiss was warm and soft.

Everyone in the room had their eyes on the couple who showed their love, they closed their eyes ignoring the questions and whispers, Ciel liked the sweet taste of her lips, it was an innocent kiss between two souls joining in one, they separated to return to breathing, he looked at her with a flushed face.

"That was… wrong?" she asked

"No, I've wanted to tell you my feelings for a long time, but I wondered if it was inappropriate, I changed… thanks to you, that's why ... I love you Ara"

"That is very beautiful… you have also helped me a lot, I… I want to be with you every day of my life!"

The acclaimed couple smiled at each other, he tried not to hear each other's whistles, something understandable thanks to his reputation as a lonely boy, but now he was living his best night, sometimes Ciel thought he was dreaming, but he told himself to itself that this is the reality.

The students were clapping, he didn't mind having all the attention of the school, he could finally be with her, Ciel stroked her hair, whispering compliments in her ear, the rest of the night turned into dances and conversations, especially Ara with some girls that congratulated her.

"I must give you my congratulations Ciel, you found a good girl, I know because it has been a long time since you looked so happy" Pesop greeted him, wearing a white suit and his unique paper bag.

"I don't know what to say, I don't understand either, but I didn't want to forget her, the rest is a long story"

"I already knew that you were acting different, when we played chess you weren't focused, but why did you never mention her?"

"I needed free time to talk to her, first I had to study for my exams and have one less problem ..."

"It's good to see you happy, enjoy tonight, I have to go now"

"Goodbye Mr. Pesop"

Ciel looked at the clock and saw that it was already midnight, it was time to go home and walked towards Ara, took her hand and said goodbye to the people who were still there, led her to the car and drove through the clear streets, Ara looked tired, after fifteen minutes the boy stopped at the entrance of her house.

"Well, you can go rest now, I hope you had fun" they were standing in front of the door, having one last conversation.

"Trust me, it was a perfect night."

"Then that's all, sweet dreams"

Ciel still felt nervous about showing signs of affection, but Ara walked towards him and pulled his neck to kiss him, this time it was a deeper and special kiss, Ciel was surprised by the sudden act, he hugged her more tightly, enjoying her lips for several minutes.

"What was that for?" Ciel asked

"You kissed me first and now it's my turn, remember?"

"I didn't know that side of you, so ... will you be my girlfriend?"

"You already know the answer, now you can know everything about me"

"Ara…you?"

"I love you…"

She blushed so much for saying that and she was received by a tender kiss on her forehead, she felt so safe with him by her side, he loved her, soon they were both laughing.

"You smell like vanilla, that's how angels should smell"

"Can I always hear your compliments?"

"Any time if you want, we are together and that will not change, we have had enough for one night, it is better that I come back tomorrow"

"I will be waiting for you"

The honesty of her words was remarkable, that was the birth of their beautiful love, Ciel spent hours with her, and Ara enjoyed cooking cakes with him and his sister, even Ciel invited her family to a nice dinner, the meeting ended with a photo of both families, where the protagonists were those lovers destined to be together.

A / N you made it to the end, what did you think about this little one-shot? this is good or not? did you have expectations of reading this? I will be awaiting any comments and opinions, maybe I will write with the other classes of these wonderful characters, but that depends on other factors.

Hakuei is an OC character, I don't know Ara's mother's real name, so I had to think in a name for her.

I know Ciel is a cookie specialist, but I wanted to make him a beginner.

This is probably not the most popular ship, but did I want to give it a try, Ara and Ciel together? It is weird or interesting?