Chapter 4

Black Tears of a Shinigami:

Reaper's Confession?

"Hey, where's Maka?" Kid said, walking out of her room, a worried look on his face.

"She said she was going up to the roof… She said you were going with her," Soul stood up, his hands onn the table. Kid groaned and ran out of their penthouse, running up the stairs to the roof. He opened the door to see Maka standing on the edge,

"M..Maka? What are you doing up here, by yourself..?" he slowly made his way over to her, reaching his hand to grab hers.

"G-Get away!" She shouted, her hands tight to her side, "Y-You wouldn't understand!" He stared, his chest tightening up as he watched her.

"U...Understand what…?" Kid slightly pulling his hand away.

She'd turn to him, tears rolling down her cheeks, "I've hid myself away in my room, not talking to anyone since the accident…. That's all I can do! Is hate myself…. I felt so disgusting…. And you know what I hate more than the fact that it happened…?"

"What…?" he'd watch her quietly, taking a step forward, causing her to take the slightest step back.

"I was so… Weak and… in front of you…. I hate myself for not being able to fight back!" she'd stare at him, her eyes red from crying so much.

"Maka… It's fine.. I understand more than you think,..." he looked downat his feet before taking another step, holding out his hand again, "WHy don't.. You come over here…. And I'll tell you about it…. Alright..?"

She winced, shaking her head, "N-no- g-get away..!"

"Fine… I guess I'll just have to sit with you then.." Kid gave a faint smile, sitting on the edge, his legs hanging down. Maka stared down at him.

"K...Kid… P..Please don't…."

"Nope. You jump, I jump…"

She lowered her head, "What… About the girl you like…?"

"I could say the same to you.." he looked up at her and she turned her head away.

"That boy... That I like…? He'd sitting right in front of me…" Her cheeks turned a soft pink.

He froze and his heart skipping, slowly looking up at her, "Maka..?" he stood softly, hugging her close, "I like you to, you know…"

"You… do…?" her heart began pounding.

"Yeah… I do.." he smiled warmly, pulling her away from the edge.

"No you don't! Y-You're just sayign tha-" she shouted, pushing herself away, her foot slipping off the edge, causing her to fall. He quickly lunged out, grabbing her hand as he fell with her. He pulled her close to his chest as they fell, moving himself underneath her. She clung to him tightly, to stuck with fear to scream or cry.

"Don't worry…" he said before they hit the ground. Kid instantly blacked out, a small puddle of blood forming around him. Maka groaned, rolling off of his body, groaning as she sat up before looking at Kid, finally screaming. A few people gathered around.

"D-Don't j-just stand there! S-Somebody do something!" she cried, tears streaming down her face as someone dialed 911. All she could think about was how much she hated herself… it was because of her stupid-self that he got hurt, and might even be dead.

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She trembled, not daring to leave his side. The doctor had said that Kid would be fine,but just barely, so he'd have to stay in the hospital forat least two weeks. Maka watched him sleep, quietly holding his hand with both of hers. She lowered her head, moving his hand close to her face, tears forming in her eyes.

"K..Kid, I…. I'm so…. So sorry…." she whispered, the tears rolling down her cheeks and onto the bed sheets.

"It's…. Fine, Maka…." spoke a very raspy voice. Kid coughed a bit, "See..? Just a scratch…"

"K-Kid you're awake?" Maka blushed a bit as he moved his hand to cup the right side of her cheek her hands following as she leaned agaisnt his hand softly.

"Don't forget… I am a reaper still….. I heal faster… Than most people…" he smiled warmly, and wiped her tears with his thumb, "Maka…?"

"Y-Yes? What is it Kid?" she sat at the edge of her seat, still holding his hands.

"Do me a favor… Please.." he strained, but continued to talk, "Please… Stop blaming your…. Self for what….Happened…" She looked at him and forced herself to nod.

"One more thing….. Go get some rest…." he'd stare into her emerald green eyes with his own shady golden ones. She winced.

"I...I'm not going to leave you're side, Kid…. I'm going to take care of you until you're better.. I…." she paused and lowered her head, "I owe you that much…"

He exaled sharply before resting his hand back down. "Alright…" He gently closed his eyes, turning his head away as if he were sleeping. Maka sniffed softly, fighting back tears before taking his hand again. She leaned her arms over the bed, resting her head down, falling asleep rather quickly. Kid rolled onto his side with a soft wince, cringing a bit before sighing, watching her as she slept. A few minutes passed and the doctor came in.

"Oh, she's finally asleep? I was beginning to think she needed so medical attention as well… Well, you're awake,so why don't we run some exams, alright?" the doctor gave a kind smile to Kid, walking over to help him up. Kid gave a soft grunt, cussign under his breath as the doctor began unwrapping the bandages that were across his chest and back.

"Well, they seem better than when you first came in.. The staples seem to be keeping them in place. I'll have the nurse come in and clean you up a bit though, alright?" He tossed the bandages aside then moved his hands up to the bandages around his head.

"Sure… Can… You do me a favor?" Kidspoke in a quiet voice, trying not to be to loud as to keep Maka from waking up, "When we're done… Can youmove her up into the bed..?"

The doctor chuckled softly and did a few vital exams, "Yes, of course." The doctor helped Kid lie back down before moving his arms under the sleeping Maka, carefully placing her down in the bed before leaving. Kid slowly wrapped his arms around her, closing his eyes. Maka let out a soft whimper, moving close with her head lying on his arm, her hands against his chest. He looked down at her and thought about everything that had happened.

He sighed, moving forward to kiss her forehead as he thought to himself…

Do you stillbelieve I don't love you..? Not everyone would go after someone like that…. I would gladfully die for you Maka…. If it means you get to live… I would die a thousand painful deaths than to see you crying like just a little bit ago…. I love you Maka… And nothing…. Nothing… Will ever change that….

Kid felt somethin wet drip down onto his arm and shifted, seeing that it was black. He slowly moved one hand against his cheek, feeling that it was wet..

"I'm...Crying….?" he'd grunt a bit, wiping the tears away as he moved his arms around the sleeping Maka, pulling her close, even if it was painful.

"I love you Maka…. And don't you ever think otherwise…." he whispered inher ear before closing his eyes, his breathing becoming soft.