The library is silent. As it should be. The rest of the students are still pushing through the very difficult test that was more than a cake walk to the brilliant student that sat alone in the library. Besides, when surrounded by a mountain of books, the last thing Maka wants is for an avalanche to occur. All the books around collapsing upon her. Not again. Silently, the blonde's eyes dart across the pages, absorbing all the information as she can. If she wanted to stay at the top, she must study as hard as she could. Every spare chance she gets. No breaks. Aside from the occasional gather with her friends of course.

She sighs as her thoughts of information are interrupted by the ringing bell that signaled the end of class. Which meant the start of lunch. Soul would make her eat. He was always good to her. Looking out for her so she didn't forget to fulfill daily requirement that equaled a stable living life. If it wasn't for him, Maka was sure she wouldn't be able to find her way out of her own thoughts. This thought made her smile as she stood and pushed the chair back under the desk. Before leaving, she asked the attending librarian if she needed to put the books back. When the librarian assured her he could handle it, Maka gave a smile and whisked her way back to her previous class. "I need to see if there is any homework…" muttered the miester as she walked quickly through the slightly crowded halls, making sure not to bump into anyone. Her green eyes soon fell upon on the classroom sign. But as she approached the open door, a voice rang out.
"So what if I failed? It's not like I need good grades to make Tsubaki a fucking Death Scythe!"
Maka's face dropped curiously. Leaning against the wall, Maka slowly slid her head in to see Stein, sitting in his chair in his usual manner, and BlackSTAR, who was leaning with a snarl into Stein's direction.

Stein calmly pushed up his glasses up on his nose, not breaking his stoic face.
"As I've said countless times BlackSTAR, if you want to stay in this school and go through the proper training and mission in order to make your weapon a Death Scythe, grades are important." the doctor said calmly which only made BlackSTAR ball his fist up tighter.
'He's right…' thought Maka as she watched the two. BlackSTAR scoffed and went back to a proper standing position, his fist still balled at his sides.
"That's bullshit."
Maka's faced dropped, annoyed now.
"Be it as it may, you have failed the past three tests and I assume you did so on this one as well."

"I don't care! I'm going to be God for crying out loud! Who cares if I fail some fucking tests?" was the boys immediate response. Maka rolled her eyes.
"I do. And I'm sure Maka will too." Stein said with a slight smile. This caused both Maka and BlackSTAR to share the same confused expression. Steins' head turned to the blonde, which caused her to slightly jump seeing as she had been caught. BlackSTAR's head soon followed. Now that she had been exposed, Maka went from behind the wall and began a walk into the room.
"Excuse me Professor Stein, and not to be rude, but why would I be concern about BlackSTAR's grades?" asked the young woman as she took a standing beside the wanna-be God.
"Yeah, what gives?" Peaked BlackSTAR in a curious tone. The good doctor giggled which sent an un-easy feeling in both their stomachs. Not good.
"Why? Because Maka you are going to tutor BlackSTAR. And if he doesn't make at least a C on his next test…" Stein's gaze at you both sends a shiver down your spines, "Then you both fail my class."

"WHAT?!" Maka cried out, shock and appalled. BlackSTAR seems calm down and, rolls his eyes?! Maka snaps his head to him. "Don't roll your eyes, idiot!" Maka screeches at the blue haired bout which causes him to clean his ear out.
"Don't yell, it's not a big deal." he says, giving a slight glare at the girl who almost caused him death in one ear.
"Not a big deal?! Professor Stein you can't be serious! I can't fail a class because this dumbass has no motivation to pass!" Maka's cry to her professor caused an offended "HEY!" from BlackStar. The doctor chuckles.
"I am serious. See, I know no matter what I threaten BlackSTAR with he'll simply shrug it off. Even if it means failure. But you Maka. You care for your grades. A failure to you is practically a sin. So consider this assignment a test. A test that if you fail will plummet your grade a F." Stein speaks in a sadistic tone and only giggles as Maka's face turns mortified. "With this motivation over your head, I'm sure you will break the boys back if it means keeping your A+." Stein grins. He's won. And Maka knows it.

She sighs. "Fine." Maka says flatly. Which causes BlackSTAR to send her a shocked look.

"Wait! You can't do this!" he cries, turning to Stein.
Who simply smiles and says, "I can and I have." Before BlackSTAR can say more, Stein stands, taking his chair cushion in hand. "You're one of our physically top students BlackSTAR. So I can't have you expelled for no real reason. And I wish not for you to repeat my class. So get it done. See you kiddies later." and like that he walks out, leaving one student with hung shoulders and the other shocked.
After a few moments, Maka picks herself up, taking in a huge breath of air, her expression is determine. "Be at my place tonight after at 6."

"Oooooh no! I am n-" before the boy can even finish, he is met with a glare from the young lady.
Her gaze is serious. "I am not having my grades fall flat because you are to fucking lazy! My apartment! Six o' clock! Or I swear to Death I will drag you kicking in screaming forcing every god damn book I have in your fucking head!" her last sentence was almost a screech. BlackSTARs gaze was widen with a small, gaping frown. He'd forgotten how serious and scary Maka could be at times. Not even waiting for a response, Maka turned with a huff and stormed out of the classroom, wishing not to see the boy until six tonight.

Soul had been waiting for Maka outside the lunch room for what seemed like fifteen minutes. At least that's what his invisible watch said as he checked it again. Then he heard the loud stomping of boots. Looking down the hall he saw her. Mad. "Uh-oh.." he said softly as he stood up from the wall. She soon stood in front of him. "You okay Maka?" he asked his huffing and puffing partner.
"Okay?! No! I am fucking out raged!" she nearly screamed.
"Whoa, you must be pissed." gathered Soul. Maka only cussed when externally ticked off.
"You have no idea." she sighed. Good, at least she was chilling out. "I-I'm sorry to keep you waiting."
Soul smiles. "Nah, it's cool. Hey, I know what will make you feel better; let's eat out side today. It's a nice day and it'll calm your nerves." he said in his usual cool tone. This made his miester smile.
"Okay. I'll-"
Soul held up a hand. "I know what you want, I'll get it. Just meet me on the balcony outside. And you can tell me what's bugging you."
She sighs happily. "Thank you Soul. I don't know what I'd do without you." and like that, Maka trots off to the destination.

Soul watches her until she's out of view. "Yeah…me either…" says the boy quietly under his breath as he then turns to walk into the lunch room.