Soul pulled up in front of their apartment building. He shut off the engine and put down the kickstand. Soul helped Maka off the bike being sure to be fragile with her. He could see the excitement in her eyes. They headed up the stairs and Soul took out his keys. Maka was smiling from ear to ear. Soul opened up their apartment and the familiar smells of their home hit her.
They walked in and Maka collapsed on the couch. She looked around to find everything the way she had left it. From the pictures on the wall to the dining room table covered in mail. Maka heard the bathroom door close and the shower water turned on. But soon the sound of purring drowned out the shower and Blair was on Maka's lap.
"Maka you're home! Nya!" Blair said happily curling up in Maka's lap.
"Yes I am." Maka said happily petting the magical cat.
Maka grabbed the remote and turned on the TV. She flipped through a few channels until she found something she was content with watching. She lay on the couch wondering what she was going to do for the rest of the day.
Maybe we could have everyone over and have a celebration. But I'm not sure I'm ready for that much activity yet. I guess I could stay here and have a movie marathon or something. I also have a new book to read. Maybe I should just relax for today and we can have everyone over tomorrow.
Maka heard the shower shut off and she watched Soul's reflection in the entertainment system. She'd seen Soul around in the apartment in just a towel before. They'd been living together for several years after all. But for some reason seeing him this time struck her differently.
She brushed off the odd feeling and got up to go to her own room and change. Blair followed her into her room and she shut the door noiselessly. Looking around her room she smiled as she was reminded she was home again. She dug through her dressers and found some soft shorts and one of Soul's stolen wife beaters. He hadn't noticed it was gone since he had about 10 of them and Maka did the laundry anyway. She pressed it to her face and inhaled the scent that was uniquely her partner's. It was comforting. Once she had changed she looked for her favorite pair of black and red striped thigh high socks.
She got up and opened her door to find Soul standing directly in front of her.
"Hey, I was gonna ask if you wanted anything for breakfast since we haven't eaten yet. I can make something if you want." Soul said coolly.
"Are you sure? I mean we only just got home. I don't want to trouble you or anything." Maka said suddenly.
"Maka, has it ever been a problem for me to make a breakfast in the past? And besides I think you deserve it." Soul said smiling down at her.
"Um… Okay well then could I have an omelet with cheese and peppers?" Maka asked shyly.
"That sounds cool." Soul said heading towards the kitchen.
Maka went and sat on the couch and pulled on her socks. Blair came over and sat with her again and Maka started to pet the needy cat. She sat back and clicked the TV back on for some background noise. Then she got up and went over to the kitchen where Soul was pulling out ingredients and heating up the oven. She leaned on the counter and watched Soul at work.
"So did you have any plans today?" Maka asked.
"Yes," Soul replied.
"Oh. Could I ask what that is?" Maka said slightly disappointed that Soul might not be around for the day.
"Yeah. I'm staying here and taking care of you and making sure you rest like you're supposed to." Soul said not missing a beat.
Soul's bluntness caught Maka by surprise.
"Oh. Well I can take care of myself. I mean I'm sure there were other things you want to do," Maka said.
"I'm going to take care of you. The only thing I'll really have to do today is run to the store to get you the medicine professor Stein prescribed and pick up some stuff for dinner tonight."
"Um… Well… Okay." Maka said not knowing what else to say.
Maka went and eased herself on the couch once again and Soul went back to finishing their breakfast. Maka saw on the news some reporter going over some of the damage done to Death City and the recovery of the world from the madness. But Maka was tired of having anything to do with the Kishin. She changed the channel to some sci-fi show and turned back to watch a very concentrated Soul making omelets.
Maka changed her vision to her soul perception and looked at his soul. He seemed very calm and happy. Snapping back to her regular vision she watched soul finally finish up their breakfast and got up to go to the dining room.
"Uh-uh-uh," Soul started. "Sit back down Maka. You can eat at the coffee table." Soul commanded more than suggested.
This is so out of character for him. Maka thought as she sat back down. I mean I know he's not inconsiderate but I've never seen Soul being so… What's the word? Protective? Motherly? I'm not even sure how he's acting.
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Soul walked over to Maka bringing her a hot plate of delicious food (If he did say so himself). He looked Maka once, twice, three times over. She looked to be fairly healthy given the recent events. She did seem a little more than slightly under weight compared to how she was before the battle.
She is kinda cute though. With her little pig tails and thigh high socks. She's in great shape. I mean the look fits her well. She seems comfortable so that's good.
Setting down her food in front of her he could see that Maka was more than excited for a home cooked meal. He watched for a moment just as she got ready to eat. She was obviously hungry. It was funny to see an almost savage look on her innocent face. But Soul Eater's attention was quickly taken over by his own hunger.
After breakfast Soul picked up his and Maka's plates.
"Here, let me help," Maka said grabbing their empty orange juice glasses.
"Maka, go sit down."
"No, Soul you made breakfast the least I can do is help clean up. I'm not helpless you know?" Maka said back.
"Fine, we'll just load the dishwasher." Soul said rinsing off their plates
"Fine."
Soul loaded their plates and several other dishes into the dishwasher. Maka followed behind with their cups and started the dishwasher. Blair was mewing for food and Maka opened a can of tuna and put into a bowl for Blair to eat. Maka walked over to where Soul was sitting on the couch and laid her head in his lap.
Soul suddenly felt really warm and wasn't sure why. He brushed it off as just a little gust of summer heat and sat there flipping through channels with a lazy Maka on his lap.
As he was flipping through channels Maka said "It's really great to be home isn't it?"
"Yeah, I guess it is, isn't it?"
"Yeah. It's a little warm in here don't you think?" Maka said.
"Yeah I'm gonna open up a window," Soul said getting up from under Maka.
Maka's head fell on the couch and she laid there for a minute once again savoring the fact that she was home.
Soul was back hovering over Maka's head silently asking for his spot on the couch back. Maka lifted her head up and Soul sat back down. They sat in peace for a while just watching TV.
Finally Soul got up and said "Hey I'm gonna run to the store to get a few things. Do you want anything while I'm out?"
"Um… Could you pick up some ice cream?" Maka asked.
"Sure. The usual?" Soul asked.
"Yes please." Maka replied.
"Alright," Soul said grabbing his headband and jacket. "I'll be back in a little bit. Just chill out here."
"Alright see you in a bit. Love you. Thanks!" Maka called as Soul walked out the door.
"Love you too Maka."
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