Chapter 4:

(Souls' POV)

I run my fingers through her hair before cupping her face in my hand. She doesn't have a fever, that's good. I carry her bridal style to her bed, and place her inside. I pull the covers half over, before stopping. There I stand, watching her breathe. Her chest rising and falling in a rhythm that breaks when she shifts. I can see her rosy cheeks, her closed, but beautiful, eyes.

Stop. Soul. Stop. You can't get with her, she's probably not into you.

(Maka's POV)

Ring Ring Ring Ring

What is that?

Ring Ring Ring Ring

My phone?

"Hello? Maka's cell?" It's Soul, he has my phone. I don't dare open my eyes yet. "Another one? I understand, we'll be headed out tonight. Bye, Kidd. Maka, it's time to get up, we have another mission tonight."

I opened my eyes to see him hovering over me, his eyes filled with love?

"Then let's head out. What time is it?" I ask, my body still weak from last night.

Soul lunges and grabs me just in case, and says "2:43PM. Right on the dot."

"Dang," I laugh, "quite the clock keeper."

Soul laughs, and then walks away "We leave at 5:15, ok?"

"Alright" I smile, the brightest smile I can without it looking fake. I turn around to pack a bag as Soul just stands there, watching me. I can sense him but I don't want him to get upset, so I remain quiet.

Finished, next, water and money.

3:59PM - Finished with everything, and double checked.

(Soul's POV)

3:59PM - Finished as well.

"Maka, can I ask you something?" I say, hesitantly. I'm really doing this, aren't I?

"Sure, Soul!" She smiles from ear-to-ear, not holding back on me. She never did. She walks closer to me and sits next to me on the couch.

I don't hold back. I grab her waist and pull her closer to me. I sit there hugging her. It's real. My feelings are... real.

"Soul..." She says, almost no breath, since I pulled her so fast.

"Maka... do you like me?" I'm not holding back. I'm not. I can't. If Kidd admits he likes her too, this will be war, and Maka won't like it.

"Soul... I do... but-"

"Then kiss me." I cut her off, smoothing her chin with my thumb, pulling her lips towards mine, feeling her body pressed against me.

Our lips press together, as I grab her tighter. She returns the kiss, and holds me too.

4:15 - Make-out session ends

"We better get ready, Maka." I say, looking at her red cheeks, and her moist lips, her eyes wide, and her heart racing.

"Yeah," she says, kissing me on the cheek.

She walks off, her nightgown swaying behind her, leaving a scent of sweet vanilla behind her. She smiles before shutting her door behind her.

Time to lace up.

I quickly get ready, and grab something to eat.

Maka does the same.

(Maka's POV)

That kiss, was amazing. I can barely breathe, and I've gotta get ready.

I hurry out of my nightgown, and pack it just in case, and I slip on my uniform. The clean one.

I walk outside, my usual, now sexy to Soul, look.

He's made dinner, and everything.

"Soul, inform me on this Kishin we're fighting." I ask, sitting down and grabbing a dinner roll.

"He's more skilled than Stein." He says with a smile, he knows we'll defeat it.

5:00 - Finished

After eating, Soul and I get our bags and head for the door. Before he grabs the handle, I hug him from behind. He stops dead cold. I have to know if he really loves me, or if it's just spur of the moment.

"Before we go..." I hesitate, knowing that if he's lying, I'll get laughed at.

But it doesn't take more than that before he's kissing me again. "Maka, I meant it." He smiles, with that handsome smile he never gives anyone, and we head for the door, hand in hand, my head on his arm.

(Soul's POV)

I love you Maka, please don't leave me.