You Know You're Better Than This Part 2

Black Star sighed, knowing Maka couldn't play basketball. The blue haired boy growled and threw his ball out the door, and kicked it closed as he looked at the little bookworm in front of him. Disgusted with his friend's actions, he snorts and shifts his weight. A quiet silence had fallen between the two friends, both lost in their own thoughts for moments.

Maka, unsure how she should handle Black Star and his basketball; as well as dealing with the harsh, yet subtle rejection of her partner. She finally decided that she'd put her feelings aside, she had told Soul that she'd spend time with their friend and that's exactly what she planned on doing. Subconsciously, her mind prayed the ninja would distract her for the day.

"Sorry Black Star, I know I suck at basketball....would you like to..." She didn't even know what she should offer to do with the boy. What could she do to entertain him?

"Lunch." Black Star, said with a blunt look in her direction. "Let's do lunch, come on Maka." He took the girl's hand and dragged her out of the apartment she shared with Soul.

Maka had only nodded, thankful she, as a girl, had chosen to carry a wallet rather than a purse; seeing as she would've not had time to grab the thing as the boy tugged her towards a local cafe.

Once arriving, they sat outside on the patio of the place. Black Star, lounging in the chair; while Maka sat in a rather shy position, which suggested she held an introverted personality. The waiter was quick to arrive and take their orders; well...more like Black Star's order for two sundaes.

After the desserts had arrived, Maka just stared at hers.

"Maka." Her head snapped up at her name, seeing Black Star holding a cherry out to her. "I don't like'em. Want it?"

The little blonde smiled, nodded and took the fruit; popping it into her mouth. From that moment, the air which had been awkward and slightly tense, broke into a comforting one. Maka, relaxing as she had always enjoyed the boy's strong presence; she always felt somehow at peace around him.

Black Star smiled warmly as he saw the girl relax and leave her stress behind her; truth be told...he loved cherries. He secretly watched her eat the dessert, glad that she was enjoying herself. A chuckle escaped his throat when he noticed a small bit of whipped cream had gotten onto her cheek, without thinking he leaned forward and wiped it away with his thumb. He stated his excuse, as he normally would.

"God demands his subjects remain clean in his presence", his heart warming at her giggle which followed his statement.

They both finished, and he walked her home. Both, enjoying and sharing a few memories.

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Little did they know, someone had seen their 'lunch' and was not thrilled with it.

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AN: Sorry it's so short, and that it took awhile. :3 I appreciate the reveiws! Thanks for reading.