Hi guys this is the first chapter of What She Didn't Know Enjoy!

_Chapter 1: Under the Tree_

It was early in the morning and Maka was standing in the field near the academy just after she's done with her third training session. She was catching her breath, her face was sweaty and her clothes were full of dirt. This time, she trained by herself without her weapon to enhance her physical skills. Maka woke up and left early leaving Soul who was still asleep in the house and she ought not to wake him up because she knew that he would feel bad again since he was tired of yesterday's mission. There is a reason why Maka was up in the morning just to practice. She remained still as she closed her eyes and reminisce yesterday's incident in her mind.

Soul almost risked his life just to protect Maka in yesterday's mission. She knew that his arm got bruised from protecting her even though he tried to keep. Soul doesn't like to make Maka worry and guilty so he knew that it would be a good decision not to tell her. Maka knew that Soul will always be there to protect her but she didn't like to see him hurt. It's always like that and she was sick of it. She felt weak and she doesn't feel like real meister. She feels more like a burden to Soul. Even though she's a girl, she believes that it doesn't set a boundary between her and Soul's strength. She hated herself for being weak and she knew that nothing will change if she will just stand there and wait for Soul to save her again.

Maka felt the morning breeze as she stood still. She opened her eyes although her thoughts were still running in her mind. I will get stronger! I'm not going to give up easily. She thought on her mind as she breathed deep and continued her training.

She prepared planks that hung through a rope on the tree branches for her kicking skills and dummies that also hung in the other branches of the trees for her punching skills. She began again in her punching skills and agility as she thought about yesterday, she disliked the thought of being weak and it made her punch harder ignoring the pain in her knuckles. She hated herself and she lacked confidence and trust. It something that she didn't realize she must gain.

As she punched harder, she felt someone grasp her arm at her back when she was about to strike another hard punch. It made her stop as she heard the voice of the person behind her.

"What do you think you're doing?" Maka turned back to see a figure of a boy with white hair, fair complexions and his eyes fixed at hers.

"Having my training. Can't you see?" Maka replied and Soul's hand was still on her arm.

"Alone and early in the morning? What you should be doing now is to rest. We just came from a tough mission yesterday and here you are straining your body." Soul said.

"It's better if you will be the one to go back and rest since you got hurt yesterday. I'm done resting already and what I need is training."

"Don't be stubborn." Soul tightened his grip a bit in Maka's arm but he was careful not to hurt her and dragged her in his direction as he walked forth.

"Wait! What are you doing? I'm not done with my training yet." Maka refused and tried to pull herself away from Soul.

"Don't be stubborn, I said." He turned back and scooped Maka up in his arms and carried her.

"Hey! Put me down!" Maka cried as she yanked her feet and it made her face go red. Soul remained quiet and continued walking forward despite Maka's complaints. As they reached an oak tree, Soul placed Maka down on the ground and he too, sat beside her.

"What are you-," Maka was about to stand up but Soul stopped her and her words paused as he brought down Maka's head to his broad shoulders. The both leaned on the tree and Maka couldn't move as felt her cheeks go red. "Wait, Soul-," she felt distracted leaning on his shoulder and when she was about to say something, Soul interrupted her.

"Don't feel guilty because of yesterday. Nobody wants to get hurt and I just wanted to protect you. When we fight, we become one. A meister and a weapon, we just have to do our best when we fight and be by each other's side." Soul spoke as his gaze focused on the green fields in front of them. Maka was speechless. She didn't know what to reply even though she has thoughts in her head. All she wanted is just to protect those whom she cared for. She didn't want to see them hurt because of her. It made her feel weak and her eyes became watery. She wanted to cry. Not because she doesn't have enough strength but she didn't know what to do. All she wanted is to be strong and not to be a burden.

"Soul, am I a burden to you?" She finally asked in a soft voice.

"What are you thinking about? You are my meister and you will never be a burden to me. Don't think about those kind of things, Maka. You are not weak, and what you really need is for you to find out. If I protected you, it doesn't mean that you are weak. It is our duty to protect each other after all, right?"

"Thank you, Soul." Maka replied. His words became like a soft warm blanket. It comforted her in the midst of a lost, solitary desert. She felt more relaxed now but thoughts are still running in her mind.

"Close your eyes and sleep. You need rest. We can train together tomorrow if you want." Soul said to her. He glanced at her head that leaned on his shoulder and let out a slight smile on his face. He was glad that Maka was his meister. Even though she's stubborn sometimes, he appreciates the way she cares for him and she knew Maka is strong and doesn't give up easily. He will always be there for Maka, whatever happens. He just wanted her to be away from danger and be her protector always.

She didn't want Soul to see her face and watery eyes for now so she doesn't have a choice but to sleep leaning against his shoulders. She did feel tired and exhausted and for that moment, she was lucky to have Soul by her side. She could think about her problems when she wake up, but now she could escape it temporarily as she slept. This time, she felt safe and away from any danger with Soul beside her.

End of chapter 1! Sorry if it's a bit short. Thank you so much for reading and I'll do my best to update soon even though I'm busy ;) Stay updated!
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