Heyyyyyy! Who is ready for a new song!? RuRu(my cat) raises her paw.

RuRu: MEEEE!

Soul: You talk to your cat? Not cool.

Me: You know I can make you die a very painful death by peeling off your skin and giving you a salt bath, right?

Soul: …crap

Me: Power of Authorship!

Enjoy! This is The Only Exception by Paramore.

I lay in my bed one night. I looked at my alarm clock. 2:27. I still couldn't get to sleep, and I have to get ready for school in like four hours. I just can't sleep.

And it's all Soul's fault.

Today at school, there was this boy flirting with me. I didn't like him, but he was really nice, so I didn't encourage or discourage him, I just tried talking to him. I mean, he would be a good friend, but I have made it clear on how I feel about dating. And he's no exception.

But anyway, Soul had been walking by when he heard the boy say I am beautiful. He saw who he was talking to, and before I could respond, Soul grabbed my hand, said "She's not interested." And was dragging me along with him to our next class. I never made a comment, but I stared at him. He noticed me looking at him and said "He isn't cool enough for my best friend." And kept dragging me along. Holding my hand.

Now I can't stop thinking about it. About him. I could feel myself smiling, and softening up to him, but then I shook my head rapidly. I started thinking about why I didn't believe in love. Because when I was younger I saw my daddy cry and curse at the wind. The image was clear. When my mama caught him cheating for the last time. He broke his own heart and I watched as he tried to reassemble it. I remember how upset my mama was. And my mama swore that she would never let herself forget.

And that was the day that I promised I'd never sing of love if it does not exist. I thought about how my father cheated so many times. That's what got me to sleep that night.

The next day Soul and I were sitting in Stein's class. He was laying his head on his desk, and I could feel him staring at me as I read my book. It felt as if he was putting images in my head. I thought of yesterday. Maybe he was worried I'd replace him. Maybe he liked me.

But darling, you are the only exception.

I remembered the first time we met.

You are the only exception. I thought again, trying to let it sink in.

I remembered when we danced in his mind. You are the only exception.

Yep, it sunk in. I like Soul. I heard his voice in my mind. You don't believe in love. I wanted to look at him and say You are the only exception.

After school we went back to our apartment. Soul went into the kitchen because it was his night to cook dinner, and I sat in a chair by the window, and stared at the clouds in the sky. I sighed. Maybe I know somewhere deep in my soul that love never lasts, and we have to find other ways to make it alone or keep a straight face.

Soul sat on the arm of the chair I was sitting in and looked at me. I scooted a little, uncomfortable with the closeness. I've always lived like this. Keeping a comfortable distance.

"Everything okay?" Soul asked me. "You seem kinda… I don't know… lonely." Yeah, because up until now I had sworn that I'm content with loneliness. I stared at Soul and thought Because none of it was ever worth the risk! I grabbed his jacket sleeve and pulled him down to me. Then I closed the gap between our lips. It was a short kiss. I pulled back after three seconds. "I thought you didn't like guys because you were scared of getting hurt?" He said.

"Well you are the only exception." I said, smiling at him.

"You said all guys are liars and cheaters." Soul said.

"You are the only exception."

"You said you hate all men."

"You are the only exception."

"Maka? Are you sure?" Soul said. "You always talk about how all men do is hurt women."

"You are the only exception." That's all Soul needed because he pulled me to him and kissed me passionately. It lasted for what felt like forever. My mind was racing. I know I have a tight grip on reality, but I can't let go of what's in front of me here. I care about him too much. I know he likes me too. We layed together in the chair. I remember he was going to hang out with Kidd tomorrow. I looked at him, not believing what was happening.

"I know your leaving in the morning when you wake up. Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream." He nodded and kissed my forehead. I smiled.

The next morning, Soul was gone when I woke up, but I found a note on the fridge.

"I'm hanging with Kidd. Here's your proof that it wasn't a dream. I never liked a girl before. I have thought they were attractive, but I would never date them. But with you, you are different. I had promised myself that I wouldn't get close to anyone.

But you are the only exception.

I smiled, and thought about what I had thought before. Then I took out a pencil, and under the note, I wrote

And I'm on my way to believing.