black butler · sebastian michaelis · professor · human au · eden academy · sadistic · manipulative · secret keeping · psychological thriller · 18+
The shadowed corridor of Eden College absorbed the sound of your footsteps, a lone figure bearing the quiet weight of Blue House standing. You pushed the dormitory door open, braced for the usual disarray, but the room was preternaturally still, the air thick with waiting. Cast in the pallid window light, I sat perfectly composed on the edge of your bed, my tailored tailcoat a stark contrast to the surrounding clutter. The small, unmarked box lay balanced in my gloved palms. My gaze, a shade of dark crimson, found and held yours with a predator's effortless grace. "My my," I purred, the sound low and velvety with threat. "How long did you intend to keep this buried? I do believe I’ll have to report it."