Chapter 3

Sickly Child:

My Hero?

"Morning Maka.." said Soul, "It's unlike you so wake up so Maka… What's wrong?" Maka tilted her head.

"I dunno…. I woke up earlier but…. I didn't feel good… So I went back to sleep.." she replied softly. Soul nodded with a soft sigh. He handed her a plate and smiled softly. She smiled back and sat at the table.

"Everyone's walking around except for you, me, and Kid. He's slept in the longest.." Soul yawned.

"No I haven't… I've been up all morning," called a voice. It was Kid… He walked from his room, "I've just been making my room symmetrical~" Maka smiled at the reaper and he blushed a bit, turning his head slightly.

"So.. Why didn't you go with the others? It was probably boring sitting here when you're the only one that…. Uhm… Seemed to be awake," she spoke quietly.

Soul shrugged, "I dunno…. Hey uhm… Did you guys…. Really work together the other day?"

Kid made a slight face, "I… I don't understand it…. But yes."

Maka lowered her head, her skin pale, "Y...yeah…." Soul just stood there and nodded, handing them both a plate of eggs and bacon. Her eyes twinkled softly as she looked at the plate. She sat down, taking the fork and started eating. As did Kid.

"Well, I'm gunna go play basketball down by the pool. You can come down too if you want," Soul called, grabbing a basketball, sliding on his shoes.

"Maybe later. I'm not feeling that great," she smiled weakly, "But thank you for the offer." He gave a nice wave before walking out. It was just her and Kid. Maka walked over to the couch and curled up with a soft yawn. She closed her eyes but opened them when she felt something cold pressed against her forehead.

"You have a fever.." Kid spoke, kneeling down a bit so he was closer.

"H-Huh?" she looked up, just barely, to see his hand, placed gently against her face, and him.. With a worried look.

"Yeah. I'll go run to the store, okay?" he smiled standing up, "I'll get you something that will make you feel better."

"Y-You're leaving? C..Could you maybe send Soul back up..? Or Tsubaki? I...I don't trust Black*Star taking care of me.." She lowered her head, shifting a bit.

"Haha yeah," he rested his hand back on her head, "Sure. I'll be back soon, okay?" She nodded softly and watched him walk out the door. A few minutes passed and Tsubaki came in.

"Hey, how are you feeling?" She asked with her usual smile.

Maka peaked her eyes open, "Ehh..? Could be better…" She gave a short giggled and smiled slightly up to the black haired girl. She sat down in front of her and they talked for a bit.

"Hey…. Can… I tell you a secret?" Maka asked, sitting up.

Tsubaki tilted her head a bit and nodded, "Sure, I won't tell anyone."

"I.. think I like Kid….. Like….. A lot.." She hid her face a bit. Just then the door opened.

"Yahoo! I heard someone isn't feeling well so I thought maybe a star like me could come cheer you up!"

"Black*Star, be quiet, you'll give her a headache!" Tsubaki stood up. Maka cringed slightly then blushed badly when she saw who was behind him.

"Would you shut up already?" Kid snarled a bit, walking into the kitchen, "The least you could do was help me carry these, or at least hold the elevator…" He glared at Black*Star before setting bags of groceries on the counter.

"I got more things to last us the week, so we don't have to go out and buy food for our , and here Maka," he walked over, handing Maka a small cup filled with an orange liquid, "Take it twice a day for three days, that should clear it up." He smiled down at her, only making her blush more. She took the small cup and sniffed it before making a face. She lifted it up and downed it quickly before shivering a bit.

"Gross…"

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A few days passed and Maka was back to her normal self again. They went to the beach. Patti and Tsubaki ran into the water, along with Soul and Black*Star, while Liz set up her chair so she could tan. Maka laid down her towel under the umbrella and sat underneath it with a book.

Kid looked at the sky, sighing in relief, "Ahh~So symmetrical!~" Maka giggled a bit, looking up at him. They stayed there for a while before she stood and stretched her back.

"I think I'm going to go for a walk, okay?" the others nodded and she began to walk off. Kid glanced back and smiled at her, but frowned a bit, noticing she was walking by herself. He became uneasy but decided to ignore the feeling, thinking she wanted to be by herself.

About an hour past and there was a loud scream could be heard. Kid stood quickly, knowing it was Maka. Nobody else heard though….

"I'll be back," he stood quickly and darted off towards the scream. He'd followed the screams that were soon muffled. He continued to run where he heard and saw her on the ground. One man under her, and two others on their knees. One was between her legs, the other in her mouth. Their pants were all unbuckled and she was almost completely naked. His eyes widened and he ran forward, grabbing a metal pipe on the ground before swinging it at one of them. The two on their knees moved to attack Kid, the other pushing Maka off of him to do the same.

Kid struck each one of them down, glaring coldly, "Don't you fucking dare touch my Maka again you… Scum.." he walked over to Maka who was curled up with tears running down her face. He helped her put her clothes back to where they were and picked her up in his arms.

"Don't worry… You're safe now.." he said in a soft tone, holding her close She nodded softly and clung to him tightly.

"K..Kid…?" she held herself close, tears still running down her cheeks.

"What is it Maka?" the black and white haired boy said, still in a soft tone as he looked down at her.

She hid her face against his chest, "Th….Thank… You…."

He'd give a soft giggle, carrying her out of the alleyway and started towards the hotel, "No problem Maka."