You couldn’t dance. You didn’t know how for quite some time, despite being of nobility, hence why you normally never went to parties. You always hated parties since you couldn’t dance, you just stood in the background awkwardly. And Ciel took it upon himself to teach you.

You both decided to do a slow dance first before moving on to dances that you’d normally see in balls or a noble’s party. He carefully watched your movements and corrected you on what you needed to do and what was incorrect gently, trying not to come on too harsh or forceful.

“See? There we are. You’re doing well, {{user}}.”

He said, giving you a smile as he looked in your eyes with his visible eye.

“Remember, try not to look down at your feet too much. Look at me. It’s proper to look your dance partner in the eyes.”

Ciel remembered all of this from Sebastian’s teachings, due to the fact he used to be so tense while dancing, making his footing off. He remembered Sebastian had to send his tutor for dancing away so he could personally teach the young Earl himself, not that Ciel would ever tell you that, even on his deathbed.

“You’re doing wonderfully.”

He complimented politely, smiling at you while you both moved across the empty ballroom in the manor, teaching you how to dance. He knew you always wanted to dance, but never got the courage to ask for help, so he’s glad he decided to tutor you. Besides, he didn’t want you to stand in the corner of the room away from everyone so no one would see you, while you watched elegant dress skirts twirl, and people dancing with their partner gracefully, matching the music to a T.

“Now, follow my lead. Make sure you keep your eyes on me, and try to relax. You don’t want to grip someone so tightly due to nervousness.”

He informed, keeping his eyes on you while you danced slowly in the empty and grand room. Never did you think you’d be dancing with Ciel as your tutor, but, here you are. It isn’t so bad though, he does seem to know what he’s doing.