Author's Notes: So far, so good. Don't you agree? What is a good story without a little drama and comfort? Don't worry though, plenty of humor is to come later with their usual bickering. This chapter is part one out of three of their date since they plan to spend the whole day together. Hopefully, Kid can keep Black Star occupied from Stein's discouraging words...

Enjoy!^^


Kid had to hand it to Black Star for acting like his usual self in a matter of seconds. The two were heading back to the school, taking their time of course, and Kid was admittedly enjoying it. He especially had a mental breakdown in his head when Black Star held his hand and began swinging it as though they were strolling happily through a park.

" Hm, by the time we get there, class ought to be dismissed by then."

" Great! Then what's the point of going back to class?" Black Star said as Kid shook his head.

" I swear you must be the only person I know that doesn't care about their grades."

" When do I have time for homework when I could be weight training?"

" You do more than enough for an average being."

" Who said I was average?" Kid could not help the grin that spread on his face.

" I suppose you're right. Ah..." The two had caught their friends running after them. Tsubaki practically tackled Black Star to the ground while everyone caught up from behind.

" Oh Black Star! He didn't mean any of that! You're a good person! You're not terrible! You're-"

" Tsubaki! I get the point, thanks. But I'm fine." The raven haired girl sat up with a worried look and Black Star only grinned.

" But you seemed really upset..." The bluenette shook his head and scratched the side of his cheek.

" I-I was just... thinking about how we could get more souls. What, did you think I would run off crying?" He added nervously and Tsubaki thought about it before smiling.

" Of course not. I'm sorry I doubted you."

" It's alright. Let's go sign up for a mission then!"

" Okay!"

Kid and everyone else watched the two walk off, acting like their normal selves before sighing simultaneously.

" So, what happened?" Soul asked Kid and the shinigami glanced to the side.

" I just happened to catch him... destroying trees." He responded and Maka rolled her eyes.

" Trust him to take his anger out on the school property. I swear that guy has no care for anything except himself..." Kid twitched at that statement and really wanted to let Maka have it, but then he realized that he had kept a promise. A promise that he shall keep on his own life. To know something about Black Star that nobody else does is... is...

" Huh? Kid, you're blushing." Liz pointed out and the said male quickly turned his head.

" I-It's nothing. Let's head back."

" Well, we're kinda already late for P.E. You know how Sid is when people are late.." Soul muttered and everyone stopped in their tracks, knowing full well that nobody in their right mind would want run an extra ten long laps around the whole school yard.

" That's true. Well, I guess me and Soul will sign up for a mission." Maka said and began dragging her weapon in a different direction. This left Kid, Patty, and Liz in the field and Liz slapped Kid on the back, who yelped.

" Ow! What was that for!?" He demanded at the grinning woman while rubbing the sore spot.

" That's for standing up to Stein for Black Star. I have never seen you so quick to defend a friend like that when you both were fighting like, five minutes ago."

" Well... It's not like I necessarily hate him." Kid mumbled. He loved Black Star in fact, but at the same time, still thought the assassin was the biggest idiot ever on Earth." I suppose we can do a mission as well."

" Hah? Hoping to meet your buddy on the way?" She said with a wink and Kid scowled.

" I hate you."

Even if what she said is true.


It was early in the morning at around 7:30. Black Star happened to be rocking on his heels near a gate that lead to a large manor. The reason why the young meister was out at such a time is because Kid wanted to make up for the horrible day yesterday, even if he was not the cause of it. Black Star did not really like the idea of waking up early on the weekend but something in his mind told him to get his ass up and meet Kid ASAP. Right now, he was currently waiting for the shinigami to probably give his house an inspection before deeming it worthy to leave at exactly 8:00.

Black Star put his hands in the pockets of his thin green jacket and idly stared at ahead. The morning was covered with fog and it was slightly chilly, not that Black Star would complain about something as petty as that. He had to admit that he was slightly nervous about their 'date' but Lord Death will know if they haven't been fulfilling their punishments. It was not after school but it was the best they can do since both he and Kid knew that he was not in the mood yesterday.

The faint sound of giggling caught the boy's attention and he turned his head to see three middle-aged women walking down the same sidewalk. They were dispersed in their own conversation when they looked up and saw Black Star leaning against the fence. The meister blinked when they continued to stare at him until an unnecessary high-pitched squeal escaped from one of the women.

" Oh, he's so adorable!" Black Star turned around to see if there was anyone behind him but did not find this 'adorable person'. When he turned back around, he jumped a little to see them surrounding him.

" Uh..."

" Aaw, he's so shy."

" Did we scare you, little boy?"

" No, more like freaking me the hell out!" One of the women laughed.

" Aw, we're sorry. Would you like a lollipop? It was too big for Christie to eat and she thinks someone as cute as you deserves it." At the mention of 'big' and 'lollipop', Black Star lit up.

" Oh boy would I!" The woman grinned and handed him a large, swirly lollipop from her purse and peeled the wrapping off.

" Will you able to finish it?" She asked and Black Star nodded vigorously, drooling a little.

" Yeah!"

" Okay, here you go." Since he had not eaten breakfast due to his stomach not cooperating with him, Black Star was able to shove the whole candy in his mouth, his cheek only bullying slightly. Finally, something to keep him occupied. If only those kind yet weird women would leave him alone...

" Eek! He's so adorable!"

" Look at how chubby his cheeks are!"

" Ma chees aren' chubbee!" His muffled voice said but they ignored him.

" Makes me want to pinch them."

' Oh god, please don't.'

" How can someone like you be so cute?" She asked him and he blinked. Black Star thought he was more sexy than cute but whatever. Anything to get him a lollipop, he can deal with.

" Are you enjoying the lollipop?" One of the women asked and the meister shrugged.

" I gue'."

" Keep being a cutie, and I may come back to give you another." Black Star pulled the candy out to speak more clearly.

" Dunno what that means but okay!" Before the girls could give another excited squeal, someone else walked up with an unimpressed look.

" Excuse me." A smooth voice said and Black Star looked over before grinning.

" Oh hey Kid! I've been waiting forever!"

" I doubt you were even paying attention." Kid walked over and glared at the women in slight disgust, making them blink nervously." Who are these people?"

" Dunno but they gave me a lollipop." Black Star answered while hopping over next to the shinigami. Kid frowned at the thought of Black Star getting candy from strangers.

" Hm. We'll be taking our leave then. Let's go." He grabbed Black Star's free hand and dragged him the other way. Black Star turned his head while waving his lollipop in the air.

" He's actually really nice if you get to know him!" He yelled and Kid dragged him around a corner.

" *sigh* How could you accept something from a stranger? For all we know, they could have been trying to hurt you." Black Star rolled his eyes.

" I can take care of myself."

" You can't take care of yourself when you just randomly eat whatever someone gives you."

" But I was hungry. I haven't had breakfast yet." Kid took the candy from his friend's hand, causing the other to gape.

" Why would you eat candy before breakfast? Idiot."

" But... But... lollipop..." The older teen sighed at how childish Black Star was being over a stupid lollipop but then, the other male can take care of himself. It was just the matter of Kid wanting to take care of Black Star instead. That, he really hated himself for.

And no matter how much he wanted to, he could not resist Black Star's begging and reluctantly gave back the candy.

" Just make sure to keep what I said in mind." He said defeated and Black Star only nodded, clearly having the explanation go in one ear and out the other. Kid looked back up and noticed that he was still holding the fellow meister's hand and blushed. Now feeling a little awkward, Kid tried his damnedest to focus on looking for a restaurant and not their hands." I already ate so you will have to make this quick."

" Mhm." Kid looked to his side and noticed that by the time they reach a café, Black Star would still be sucking on it.

" Will you be able to finish it on time?" Black Star pulled the candy out his mouth and thought.

" Probably not. Oh well, where's the garbage can when you need one?"

" You can't just waste that!"

" Well, I can't exactly hold onto it." Kid thought for moments and bit his lip. His idea was sure to work but it was Black Star's cooperation that he worried about.

" I... maybe have a solution."

" Spit it out then." The meister's cheeks tainted but he kept a straight face.

" Wh-what if we... what if we both eat it?" Just as he has expected, Black Star held a grimace.

" Dude, that's gross. I already had my mouth on it."

" But it'll save time, we won't be wasting, and... what if I wanted a taste?" Kid added with a slight wince. His friend frowned and pulled his hand out of the shinigami's to point at him with an amused look.

" Woah, woah. Since when did you eat candy?" Black Star humored and Kid resisted the urge to roll his eyes.

" So what? We all have our interests."

" But still, my spit is all over this. You'd be eating my spit."

" ... so?" Kid muttered and Black Star raised his eyebrows.

" First you want to kill me, and now you want to practically taste me?"

" Oh hell yes..."

" What?"

" Nothing," Kid hastily said and grabbed Black Star's other hand that contained the stick to the lollipop," I-It won't take long anyways. Two is better than one."

" Sure..." Nevertheless, as they continued to walk down the sidewalk, two tongues lapped the sweet from two sides. It was like an indirect kiss between them, seeing as their saliva was unknowingly being carried to the other person. Kid noticed that Black Star's cheeks were on fire but he managed to stay focus on his task and not letting his darkest thought try to play out. Oh how he wanted to see the blushing bluenette stick his tongue out and glide it on his-

" This is embarrassing." The assassin complained shakily and Kid leaned back.

" Then what do you propose?"

" ..." Seeing the silence as a sign of defeat, Kid went back to licking the treat, mentally enjoying this moment. He had not noticed how much he was getting into this and his self conscience was starting to disappear. Black Star actually agreed to sharing a lollipop with them and from a passerby's perspective, they could even look like a couple. This definitely had the shinigami blushing although he did not mind this possible misconception. If only he could hate the fellow meister so he would not have to experience all the different and slightly scary emotions he faces whenever he is in contact with Black Star. Kid watched Black Star take a lick and it dawned on him that they haven't went at the same time, that it was always a pattern between the two.

Black Star blinked his eyes open when Kid also leaned down and licked just as he did. His heart beat sped up when golden eyes stared him down wearily and he quickly straightened up. This made the shinigami wonder if the assassin could possibly like him back, and definitely did not mind if that was the case. It was at the point when the tip of their tongues actually touched that Black Star was too embarrassed to continue.

" Black Star?" Kid questioned, even if he knew why the blue-haired meister had pulled away.

" Just eat it. I can't..." Kid now had a hold of the stick and smirked at the embarrased teen.

" What's the matter? Just a few moments ago you were enjoying it."

" W-Well yeah but..."

" But what?"

" Can we just go to a cafe already?" Black Star quickly muttered while turning his head to hide his blush. Kid looked up from teasing the younger male and glanced to the side.

" Well, you're in luck. We happen to be right across from one." Completely leaving his nervous side, Black Star was back to his energetic self.

" What are we waiting for!? Let's go!"

" Calm down..." Kid secretly tossed the candy in a nearby trash can and grabbed the other boy's hand to stop him from running over a group of senior citizens. The two boys walked inside the small restaurant and Black Star wanted to choose a table closest to the middle for attention but Kid managed to get them near a window. He slid in first and expected Black Star to sit on the other side, but to his hidden surprise, the Bluenette slid in right next time. His face isn't hot at the moment. Nope...

" J-Just don't ask for too much. We'll have plenty to eat at lunch time." Kid reminded and Black Star flipped open the menu. There were napkins and silverware already on the table, along with a coloring book. Kid sighed to himself. No doubt that a waitressnearby must have mistaken Black Star for a child and not an immature fourteen year old.

" Yeah yeah, whatever." The shinigami looked out the window to enjoy the serene view. A small, content smile stretched across his sharp features as he thought about spending the whole day with Black Star. Just him and the assassin, alone.

" Hey, Kiddo. Can I get this?"

Ignoring the nick-name, Kid leaned in more to see what the boy was pointing at.

" What is it?"

" Paincakes." Kid blinked.

" What?"

" Pain. Cakes." The raven almost laughed. Almost.

" You mean pancakes?" He said with a small smile and Black Star huffed.

" Whatever. Can I get it?"

" Just pancakes?" He asked with a raised eyebrow. Black Star gave a sheepish grin and looked down.

" Erm... I never had it before. I remember Soul mentioning that it was sort of the same as Okinomiyaki but without meat or vegetables or something..." Kid raised his eyebrows in surprise at how the simplest food was never eaten by the meal-loving Black Star. Then again, being Japanese while living with a fellow one may be the reason why Black Star never ate a meal out of tradition. Except for the fancy dishes Kid ordered from top chefs around the city during the parties in DWMA. Besides that matter, Kid realized that if he ever cooked for the assassin, he could probably win the younger teen's heart with the amazing American foods he had to offer... Why is he thinking of a strategy to get Black Star to like him more!? They. Are. Friends.

" Oh. W-Well... You can v-visit my manor sometime... you know... I-I cook as well, o-once in a while..." Black Star beamed almost instantly.

" Hah, really? Great! I'll keep that in mind."

" Sure." Oh jeez was that hard to get out. Kid huffed in relief that Black Star was willing to come over with no suspicion.

A waitress walked toward them with a pen and pencil in her hand.

" How may I help you, young shinigami and... little boy?" Kid nearly slipped off the chair at the nick-name for his friend but Black Star angrily pouted.

" I'm not a little boy, I'm a man!" He argued but both Kid and the waitress only thought of him as a boy. An adorable one that is.

" Sure. Okay little man~" She emphasised with a wink." What would you two like?" Black Star held the menu up rather closely to her face, making her flinch, and pointed at it.

" Paincakes." He simply said and the waitress blinked.

" Erm... Wha-?"

" Pancakes." Kid quickly corrected while hiding his amusement. With a small 'o' shape in her mouth, the woman scribbled the order and looked up.

" Anything else?"

" No. Thank you." She bowed and walked off as Black Star set the menu back on the table and dragged the coloring book in front of him. Kid raised an eyebrow while crossing his arms." You're kidding me?"

" What?"

" A coloring book? For kids?"

" I'm bored alright?"

" Hm..." Kid watched Black Star color a fireman on a random page and winced." Why aren't you staying in the lines?" He asked, more like demanded, and the other male shrugged.

" I'm just coloring. Don't judge me."

" And his jacket should be yellow, not blue."

" Well, when I rule the world, their jackets are blue."

" I can see that you're going to do a pretty bad job at ruling the world when half a city is on fire."

" That's just the picture. My world is going to be perfect."

" Copy much?"

" Shaddup." Kid cocked his head and frowned.

" Why are two of them red and one of them yellow?" Black Star narrowed his eyes in concentration.

" There wasn't a brown crayon and that guy's Asian." Kid blinked in surprise at how Black Star was coloring firemen equally(in which the picture was heavily hinted for them to be white and not black) and a small grin appeared.

" ... Why did you color that cat green?"

" I'm just being creative, okay!?" Black Star said with a small blush and Kid chuckled.

" Terribly creative that is."

" Ngh... Then help me color it." The assassin stated while pushing the small box of crayons toward the dumbfounded shinigami.

" Uh... alright." The experience turned out to be more fun that immature for Kid. He found himself laughing every once in a while whenever they mix up a character's skin color, like red and yellow. Sometimes, he would even purposly mix it up in order for the tan boy to react.

" No no Kid! How many times have I told you to make them green!?"

" Who knows..." He responded with a laugh.

" Color it green next time. They're aliens!" Another amusing thought is when at first, they were coloring seriously and they were now creating mutants out of some children in another page. It was weird how he did not cringe at the ugliness they managed to produce bit maybe it was because Black Star was putting the fun in it.

" Haha! I gave the guy some tentacles!" Black Star exclaimed while pointing at his creation. Kid shook his head with an exasperated smile while finishing up some claws from a girl's head. The younger teen laughed at the shinigami's own creation and a plate placed on their table interrupted their fun.

" Here you both go." The same waitress said and placed a bottle of syrup on the table." You guys look like you're having fun."

" Yup! We're on a date." Black Star said while bringing the plate closer. Kid blushed and voiced his denial, making the woman giggle and walk off.

" It's not a date Black Star."

" But you said we could think of this however we want to." The black-haired boy paused.

" ... You... You think this is a..."

" Pass me the syrup." The Bluenette interrupted and Kid reluctantly did so. Only he was too busy thinking over what his friend said. Did that mean that Black Star has some sort of feelings for him? No... of course not. It's just him being stupid as usual.

" Anyways, let's just hurry up here. The zoo ought to be crowded in a few house so-"

" Woah woah, the zoo!?" Some people looked over for the source of the outburst and Kid mentally sighed while grabbing a napkin to wipe the nagging syrup off the corner of the boy's lips.

" Lower your voice already and yes. I figured you would enjoy something like that so I booked it yesterday after school." Black Star grinned and took another bite, resulting in Kid to wipe the side of his lips again.

" Awesome. I'm gonna ride a tiger!" He exclaimed and Kid rolled his eyes again, although inwardly smiling.

" Sure." Once again, another bite resulted in even a messier spot." Goodness, you're a messy eater."

" And you're annoyingly naggy."

" Is that so?"

" Yup." Kid picked up a fork from inside his own napkin and took a piece from Black Star's plate and ate it. Kid barely acknowleged Black Star's gaping at him.

" So I've been told."

" Hey! That was mine!"

" And I'm the one paying for it." Black Star pouted but continued to eat, secretly not minding Kid eat off his place as well.