It was a normal day at about 8 in the morning. Naturally, because it was 8, Death the Kid had shown up directly on the dot, though still being an hour later than the school day started. Two girls followed him.

"Seriously, Kid. Why do we always have to show up at 8? Why can't we just show up on time?" Liz asked.

"It's because 7 is not symmetrical in any way, so going to school at a time like that…" He paused to regain his composure and then continued. "However, 8 is perfectly symmetrical." The young reaper said in his usual calm tone.

Patty was trailing behind playing with a toy unicorn and giraffe making them fight. "Give up space unicorn, you will never escape me." She shouted in a deep voice acting as the giraffe. "You'll never catch me alive!" She exclaimed as she began bashing the two into each other.

Kid slid open the door to his class and took his seat. "Hey Kid." Said a brown-haired girl.

Kid looked to her. "Good morning Maka." He looked at the empty seat next to her. "So where is Soul off to this time?" He asked as Soul had been missing for the past few class periods.

Maka glared at the back of her eye lids. "I don't know. I woke him up this morning and he said he had 'better things to do' so I just came to school."

Kid tried not to smile. "I'm sure he's just trying to skip out on his classes. From the looks of his tests it isn't exactly a wise move on his part."

Maka smirked a bit. "I don't think he ever really makes wise choices Kid."

Kid smiled. "I suppose you're right, but he can't mess everything up."

Maka looked over to him. "Hey Kid, do you remember…" Her voice trailed off a bit. "When we were fighting the kishin… I found out that I'm also a weapon.."

Kid just looked at her as he always did. "I could have told you that from the start., but go on."

Maka looked at him slightly annoyed but pushed that feeling aside. "Because I'm part weapon, and Soul seems to be ignoring me lately… would you like to be my weapon meister?"

Kid looked puzzled. "Have you forgotten my thing with symmetry." His body was now turned to her so he was sitting symmetrically.

Maka shook her head. "No, I haven't. But I figured I could be like a back up weapon or something like that." She suggested.

Kid thought about it for a moment. "Well, I suppose if it would make you feel better, I can try to make an exception."

She smiled at him. "Thanks Kid."

Stein had been listening in on their conversation. Twisting his bolt until it clicked into place he waited patiently. "Excuse me. If you two are interested in doing that you'll have to see if your soul wavelengths are compatible." He said as a precaution. He knew of course they could very easily resonate if Kid got over his issue with symmetry.

Kid nodded. "We should also let my father know as well."

Stein interrupted once again. "Oh, by the way, Kid, you and Maka should head down to see Lord Death. He wants to give you something. I'd send you down with Black Star but he's decided not to show up."

Kid simply stood up and walked out as he would have even without Stein telling them. Maka shortly followed and then turned around just before exiting the room. "We'll see you when we get back Professor Stein."

Stein looked over to her. "You won't be coming back."

Maka got a concerned look on her face and ran to catch up with Kid.

On the way there Maka kept looking at Kid. She had obviously seen him before, but just now she was noticing how handsome he looked. She tried to pust the feeling aside though, since the thought of her and Kid had never even been possible and as far as she knew, it never would be.

Kid looked back at her. "Is there something on your mind Maka?"

She realized she was still looking at Kid and tried to hide a blush. "Uh, y-yeah.. I'm fine."

"Well then, let's keep going. My father is waiting." He turned and continued walking.

"Well hi there. How's it going?" Lord Death said in his strange, goofy voice.

Maka looked at him. "Lord Death, why are we here. And why didn't you tell us to bring our weapons with us?"

Kid added to her question. "Is this a mission that you're sending us on?"

Lord Death was silent for a moment. "Well, actually I wanted to reward you and your weapons by giving you breaks from them. But Black Star is currently off doing something or another. Either way, I want to give each of you a vacation for… let's say two weeks."

Maka looked to Death the Kid quickly and blushed a bit. She'd never really been alone with him before. They had talked in class and had small conversations once in a while, but they never were all too close.

Kid nodded. "Thank you father." That was all he said. He then looked over to Maka. He had always thought she was attractive, but he never really had the time to look at her. Now that a vacation had been given to them, he had the time to look at her to his heart's content.

Lord Death handed them plane tickets. "You take care now you two. Stay out of trouble. Oh and make sure to let your teachers and partners know where you'll be. We don't want them getting all worked up over you two being gone."

Maka nodded. "You got it Lord Death."

Kid took the tickets and left with Maka. "So it's just us two then? I suppose that's good."

Maka nodded. "Maybe we can actually get to know each other better." She said smiling at him.

He returned the smile. "It would be rather nice to spend some time alone with someone intelligent for a change."

She smiled with a small blush coming across her face. Kid took notice of this but decided to not bring it up.

Now back in class, they explain what had happened to their partners. Soul of course didn't seem to care.

"Really Soul, I thought you would be concerned about me with this." Maka said confused to him.

Soul chuckled. "Maka, you're going to be there with Kid, which means I don't have to worry about anyone hurting you or him doing anything to you." He laughed a little more. "It's cool Maka, enjoy yourself while you're wherever you're going. You need it if you're gonna deal with that much OCD for two weeks."

Maka smiled. "Thanks Soul. We'll be back soon. Make sure Blair doesn't do anything stupid with you or you're both getting Maka chopped."

Kid took care of things easily. He and Maka left together.

Maka's thoughts were racing through her mind. Things like what might happen with Kid. What if he has or gets feelings for her? He was handsome though so she had no problem with that. But how would Soul react?

Kid looked over to her. "Is something the matter Maka?"

She stopped in her tracks. "Huh? Oh, yeah Kid. Just uh, thinking about stuff." She smiled with a small blush of embarrassment.

Kid turned to her with his hands in his pockets. "You know Maka, I'm really looking forward to this trip with you."

She was confused by what he may have meant. But just nodded along anyway.

Kid continued. "I hope you don't mind me saying this, but you look rather nice today. Everything about you right now reflects perfect symmetry."

She closed her eyes and smiled. "Thanks Kid." As it left her mouth she found herself questioning if he thought she or her symmetry looked good.

They each went home and packed up what they would be needing and Kid packed some money so he could accurately pay for anything they would need while they were vacationing. They met back up at about 3 in the afternoon.

"Ready to go Maka? I trust you have everything." Kid asked her.

Maka nodded and headed toward the gate to get on the plane. They both got on and Maka fell asleep. She didn't like being awake for long flights. Kid just cracked open a book and read.

They finally landed and head to the nearest hotel they could find.

"Well Maka, looks like this is my room." He stopped at a room with a big number 88 written on it. "I trust you'll be alright with staying in your room all by yourself?" He asked her.

Maka nodded. "Yes, I'll be fine. Uh, do you mind if I come in to take a look at yours though?" She asked.

He nodded and unlocked his door. "It's amazing. Just look at the symmetry." He walked in farther. "Why, even the bathroom is perfectly.. wait." He walked to the toilet paper. "Why isn't this folded? I can't be the only person who cares about this."

He folded it and breathed a sigh of relief almost as if to say "crisis averted." Which with him, it very much was.

He came back out. "That was close. I almost had to give up this amazing room because of the previous stayers recklessness. Now anyway, you wanted to look around?

Maka nodded. "Wow, is this what all the rooms are like?" She asked him.

He nodded and went to the coat hanger and removed his jacket along with his broach and hung them up on the hanger. "So I assume you enjoy this view of the balcony too."

Maka nodded opening the back door to go out. "It's beautiful Kid."

Several minutes later Kid decided it was time for their conversation to end and for her to get some sleep.

Maka sighed. "I'm not even that tired though." She said.

Kid closed his eyes, placing his hands in his pockets. "I know, but it's getting late, and you've been inspecting my room since we got here. You should see yours."

Maka nodded. "Alright Kid. I'll see you in the morning then." She walked out and closed the door.

Once outside the door she turned to the room labeled "86" next door and walked in.

Maka came in. "Well, it looks just as amazing." She smiled and changed into her pajamas. She stayedin her bed for what seemed like hours. "Why can't I just sleep?"

Just then she heard a knock at the door. She stood up to open it expecting room service of some kind.

She opened the door. "Kid? What are you doing?"

Kid looked at her. "Maka, I'm sorry to bother you. But there's something I've been meaning to ask you." He said in a somewhat rushed form of his usual voice.

Maka blushed. "Oh, uh okay." She said.

Kid continued. "It's been bugging me since we were talking in my room next door. So I need to ask you." He paused.

Maka waited patiently expecting a very different question than she heard.

"Is your toilet paper folded?" He bluntly asked.

Maka looked at him confused. "What?"

Kid responded. "The tip. Is it folded neatly into a triangle. I thought it would be bothering you."

Maka put her right hand over the right side of her face in embarrassment and sighed. "I don't know, Kid. I didn't check."

"Then I'll check for you." He said as if telling someone you were going to fold their toilet paper was considered normal.

She sighed again. "Kid, please go back to your room. I'll check it myself and do it myself."

Kid nodded. "Alright then. I hope you sleep well." He walked back to his room and shut the door.

Maka went back to her bed to try to sleep.

There was a knocking from the other side of the wall. "Have you checked yet?"

Maka groaned. "This is gonna be a long vacation…"