Jylan climbed up the ladder first, but he didn't see the loose floorboard sticking out on the last step.
"Be careful-" Sebastian started, but it was too late. He was standing right behind Jylan as well so when the butler tripped, landing on the floor on his back, The ladder wobbled precariously and sent Sebastian crashing down along with the duke, who had closed his eyes as he fell. The woman and little girl were still in the kitchen, so they didn't hear anything.
But, moreover, Sebastian was now pinning Jylan to the ground.
"..."
He could feel Jylan's breath hot on his cheek.
"...My prince?" Jylan asked, eyes still closed, and Sebastian instantly came to his senses and shuffled off. "Be careful, Butler. I swear to god, I'm never standing behind you on a ladder again." Sebastian huffed. Jylan, who had now opened his eyes, stared at the bright red prince.
"...? Did something happen while I closed my eyes?" Jylan asked curiously, and Sebastian held up a fist. "Shut up! nothing happened, you-" He cursed, and Jylan rolled his eyes. "Alright, alright. I'm going to sleep." The butler now stood up and flopped into the nearest dingy mattress, and Sebastian was left staring at him for the next hour until the dim light of dusk faded into a dull twinkling of stars.
"Sometimes, I just can't understand you, Butler…"