I felt like a coward hiding in Soul's room. I suppose my self-preservation instinct kicked in. The whole time I was hiding, all I could think about was that kiss. It was no secret that Soul had feelings for me but I didn't expect for him to actually act on them. I didn't expect to be disappointed when Blackstar interrupted us either. If Blackstar treated me like Soul did, I wouldn't be in this mess. Scratch that. If I had picked Soul in the first place, I wouldn't be in this mess.
Hearing Blackstar yell at Soul made me jump. "Screw you. You are dead to me. You can tell Maka that she has one hour to get her scrawny behind home or she will learn what real pain feels like." "She isn't going anywhere near you." "Soul, I'm only gonna say this one time. Stay out of her business because it doesn't concern you. You will regret it if you don't!"
I heard the door slam, but fear rooted me to the floor in the middle of the room. I didn't want to imagine the horrors that awaited me at home.
The door of the room opened and Soul walked in. At that moment all I wanted was for Soul to put his arms around me and tell me that everything was going to be okay. Everything was starting to get to me. The room was shaking.
"Maka. Maka! Are you ok? Look at me."
My eyes slowly found his deep crimson ones. His eyes had a grounding effect on me and my senses began to recover from the overwhelming fear that gripped me. My ears were assaulted by the sounds of strangled sobs. I realized that the sounds were coming from me and the room wasn't shaking, I was. Soul pulled me into his chest and held me tightly. My fingers clawed at his shirt as I held onto him for dear life. When I finally pulled myself together, I felt like an idiot.
I'd let Blackstar break me and I was expecting Soul to put me back together again. I had to cut my dependency on both of them. This was my problem and I shouldn't have involved Soul. I dragged myself out of his grasp and started to gather my things. It was time to face Blackstar head on.
"What are you doing?"
I didn't look at him because I couldn't bear to see the look in his eyes. So I was surprised when he seized my wrists and turned me to face him.
"You can't seriously be thinking of going back? Did you not hear what said?"
"I heard him, but you cannot fight this battle for me! You can't involve yourself anymore."
It was true that I didn't want to involve him any further; however, I also didn't want Blackstar to target him as well. The further I got from Soul, the better it would be for both of us in the long run.
"I wouldn't dare tell you where you can or can't go, but surely you know what a bad idea this is." He whispered.
"I have to end this. I can't live in fear anymore and I can't expect you to keep protecting me."
I could see the hurt, fear, and despair in his eyes. He released his hold on my wrists and sighed in defeat. I kissed him on the cheek.
"When this is all over, maybe we can give us a try."
His expression was blank. He didn't even acknowledge my last statement and I was a little miffed about it.
"At least let me drive you over there. It's late and you don't need to be walking around the city at this time of night."
I nodded.
We excited his apartment and went downstairs to his bike. He handed me a helmet and I quickly snapped it into place. I got on the motorcycle behind him. I wrapped my arms tightly around Soul's waist.
When we arrived at the apartment that I shared with Blackstar, my resolve wavered. It didn't help that the lights were on. That meant that he was waiting for me to walk through that door. I got off the bike and handed the helmet to Soul. My fingers started to tremble as he took it. Soul took my small hands in his larger ones, an effort to calm the trembling. I met his gaze. There was so much tenderness and emotion in his ruby eyes that I almost cried.
"Are you sure about this?" His deep voice was as smooth as velvet. I knew if I stayed any longer, Soul would be able to talk me out of going up there.
"Yes, I'm sure." He kissed the insides of both of my wrists. A shiver shot up my spine.
"If you need anything, just say the word."
He let my hands go and I headed to my apartment.
My hands shook uncontrollably as I tried to unlock the door. I finally got the door open and stepped inside.
"I'm home."
I looked around and saw Blackstar standing by the window. He turned as I heard Soul's bike drive off. The look in Blackstar's eyes was cold as ice. Fear started to grip me.
"Congratulations, you made it within the hour." He was too calm.
My breathing quickened as he closed the space between us. "Are you seeing Soul behind my back?"
"I'm not seeing him romantically if that's what you mean." He pushed me against the wall, his face inches from mine.
"Don't be a smartass Maka. I don't find it attractive."
"Are you telling me that I can't hand out with my friends without your permission? You don't own me, Blackstar?"
He backhanded me and all I saw was stars. "Like hell I don't own you. Don't forget you are MY girlfriend which means you belong to me."
I laughed. "You can't own me because this thing that you have the audacity to call a relationship is over."
His eyes widened. The last thing I felt was pain before everything went black.
A/N: Ok, here's the update that everyone asked for. I usually update every 2 to 3 days for writing and editing purposes. Please give me a chance to write the chapters so I don't have to rush it.
BTW this is in Maka's POV. I was going to continue using Soul's but he wouldn't be able to see the last scene. Thanks for the reviews! It really made my day! Remember, reading is great and Reviews are love.
~Dawne-Sharlotte