Maka looked up, blinking at the light.

"Maka, what the hell are you doing?"

"Um, sleeping," she said hesitantly, still half-asleep.

"Ok, um, why are you sleeping out here," Soul asked, looking concerned.

"I had a bad dream, and didn't want to disturb you. So, I just came out here to sleep."

"Ok, come on. Y'know, you're my Meister. If you're scared, you won't be disturbing me. It's uncool you thought that," Soul said as he scooped her up and carried her to his bed.

Soul's POV

She nearly scared the hell out of me. I got up to get some water, and there was someone on the couch. I opened the blinds and looked at her in the moonlight. She was so beautiful. It was really starting to kill me, living with her and keeping my mouth shut about my feelings. I thought about all this as I tucked her into bed next to me. I wondered if she could ever feel the same way. As I drifted off to sleep, I came up with scenarios of what would happen if I told her.

I woke up before her, and smiled as I looked at her while she slept peacefully on my chest. It was so nice to be able to hold her in my arms.

"I love you Maka Albarns," I said, just to try it out. It felt so good to say and get off of my chest. She smiled in her sleep, and I wondered what she was dreaming about.

"Soul…"

I looked down in surprise. She was definitely still asleep. Did this mean she was dreaming about me? Maybe she even felt the same way about me as I did her? I began to feel hopeful, as I held her closer. She stirred in her sleep, then sat up, blinking the sleep out of her eyes. I smiled at her, but then quickly averted my eyes, as her tank top had started to slip down.

"Morning, Maka. What were you dreaming about," I asked in what I hoped was a casual tone.

Her head flew up, and she started to blush.

"W- why do you ask," she said.

"Because you said my name. And you had this creepy smile on your face."

"It was nothing. I'm going to go make some eggs," she said as she got up and rushed out of his room, blushing.

'Yes!,' I thought. 'She must feel the same.'

Soul got up and got dressed. He brushed his hair then walked out to the kitchen. He grabbed Maka by the waist, blushing.

"Wh- what are you doing Soul?"

"Maka, I love you," Soul said as he leaned down and kissed her. She gasped into his mouth, then kissed him back.

When they broke away, they were both blushing. He smiled at her, then took the spatula out of her hand and turned to the eggs. He was busy scrambling the eggs when she finally spoke.

"How long have you known," she asked.

"Known what?"

"That I have had a crush on you."

"I finally figured it out this morning. You could have given me some better hints. You've been killing me these past few months, y'know."

"Sorry. WAIT, does that mean you like me, and have for a while?"

"Yeah, but I was afraid if I said anything and you didn't feel the same way, it would make things awkward between us. I didn't want to risk our friendship and partnership," I said as I pushed some eggs onto two plates. I brought the plates to the table and sat down. Just as I was putting my first forkful of eggs into my mouth, our front door slammed open.

"BLAK*STAR!"

"Black*star, its rude to kick open other people's doors. You should really knock," Black*star's weapon, Tsubaki, said frowning.

"Aw, it's just Maka and Soul. They don't care. Morning guys. Hey, Maka, why are your lips so red? Didja have a reaction to something?"

"No Black*star," I said getting up, "it's because I kissed her. As of this morning, we are officially dating."

Tsubaki squeeled and ran over to hug Maka. They both started talking and laughing. Black*star frowned.

"Wait, you two are dating?"

"Yep."

"NO! That isn't fair. I didn't even get a chance!"

Maka and Tsubaki both paled visible. I swallowed hard and counted to ten. I stared at Black*star hard and long.

"You wanted to ask Maka out? Seriously," I asked.

Black*star turned pink, which quickly deepened into red. He stared at the ground, then mumbled something faintly.

"What?"

"I said no, I wanted to ask you out Soul. I just never was able to work up the nerve," Black*star whispered into his chest. Tsubaki shrieked and Maka stared quietly. For my part, I think I kept my cool as I found out that my best friend has a giant man-crush on me.

"Oh, sorry man. I never knew," was all I said before Tsubaki managed to drag Black*star out of the apartment.

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