Authors Note:Hello there! So, um, I got lazy and posted this chapter later than planned. It wasn't completely my fault. I was busy you see, but enough with the excuses! Please enjoy reading this chapter. It was very interesting to write, though, SOOO MUCH EDITING! I like things to be prefect if I can help it. Anyway, I'm sure high can can be tough, but people try to get through all the drama. Some choose not to be involved in the first place! Some can't help but be dragged. Here's a taste of what school can be like for the characters. Enjoy! Please excuse possible errors, randomness, ect. :D

Disclaimer: Ya know, it's funny, well actually it really isn't. I had a dream that I owned Soul Eater, though life wasn't a great as I thought it would be, but just when things were turning out good, my cat woke me up! ...Alright, I'm lying. You got me. I don't own a cat. The dream was real though! Bottom line, I don't and I won't own Soul Eater. I'll own something better instead!

Summary: The bad boy,the bookworm,the conceited nuisance,the social butterfly,the two sisters who just aren't alike and the symmetry obsessed freak all together facing the horrors of life. Wow,who knew being a teen could be terrible? But we try anyway. SxM


Books Never Left Me with Such an Impression

.:SOUL:.

Together they walked

down the cobblestone path. The sun had just risen. Its rays shined down in various colors, sparkled with stars. Everything was colorful and vibrant. The outfit of the girl right beside him even consisted of a yellow and green jacket, white tank, a white striped navy blue mini skirt, multi-colored stockings, both different on each leg, and pink shoes. It was an outfit he considered, quite gaudy; similar to his own, but he paid little attention to that. Where were they going? Did she know? She began to walk ahead.

He reached out a hand to touch her shoulder only for her to scurry away from him, as she began to run. He, without a thought, chased after her. She went left. He followed. She turned right and moved around a rather large tree. He followed. She ran up a tall flight of stairs. He, with some difficulty, followed. At the top had been a bridge. Soul ran to the bridge spotting Maka waiting on the other side. The wind blew as her lips moved, forming words he couldn't make out. He ran across the bridge, anxiously. He knew he had to hear those words, whatever they were. They were the reason for everything, he felt. The reason he chased after her. He was sure of it.

He made it half way across, only to be stopped by the other half of the bridge completely disappearing all of a sudden. A stream ran underneath. Soul looked at the girl who smiled on the other side. She then turned away from him. When he started to call out to her, she vanished. Then the stream, and soon, the bridge also vanished.

The alarm clock rang.

Soul punched it off his night stand. And got up from his bed half asleep, and headed to the kitchen where he popped to slices of waffles into the toaster. He then somehow managed to sit down at the kitchen table. His head fell flat on the table as he continued to sleep and drool, like always. The waffles soon popped up toasted and ready. Soul had still been asleep.

It was a Tuesday.


..:::….::….:::..

School was lively as usual. There was a lot of chatter today, not that he was concerned, though he had heard something interesting. There was also something else he found unusual. His friend walked beside him squirmed around more than he usually did, moving his head in just about every possible direction. It wasn't just first period that this had started. Now that Soul thought about it, this had happened the day before as well. It was slightly irritating, but he kept that to himself. It was only until the bell rang for study period did he ask him what was up.

"I'm looking for Tsubaki. I haven't seen her much since our date on Saturday."

"Didn't you say it went well?" Soul distinctly recalled Black Star literally giving him awake up call, Sunday morning as he boasted and yelled about how wonderfully great and spectacular it was. That was until Soul decided to walk away from the phone and then later back to it after thirty minutes to find that his friend had still been talking.

"I did it was excellent! But I think she's avoiding me now for some reason."

"And you have no clue why?"

"Not one, but the one time I did see her yesterday, ended up running off with those popular girls and stuff."

"I see, well I'll see you at lunch. I've got study period, right now."

"See ya."

Soul headed up a flight of stairs after ending his conversation with his companion. The library was on the second floor. He walked with loads of other students up the stairs until he heard something that caught his interest. He ran up the steps over to the group of girls that chatted casually at the top. They seemed to be shocked by his sudden approach.

"Hey, Soul. How's it going? Normally you tend not to notice us. Could it be that you finally come to realize that y-" Soul pushed her away and removed her hands off of him. Why was it that every time he approached Taylor, she wouldn't hesitate to flirt and even go so far as to touch him?

"Listen, I just wanted to talk to you guys."

"Whatever you want to talk about is fine with me. Is there something you want to know? Any gossip, rumors? You wanna know what Stine-sensei does after school while all students and teachers are away? Or, what the teachers do in the office every week during lunch period? Whatever the question it'll cost you."

It was then Soul walked away.

"Okay, okay, it won't cost you so come back!"

Soul came back.

"Okay, well it's nothing really but I've—"

"CHOP!" Soul, right in the middle of his sentence, fell to ground finding at certain bookworm's face in his view. "That was for yesterday!"

"What happened yesterday?" It was right after he said those words that he remembered. He inward chuckled at the thought. Speaking of which, he could see her panties right now. They were pink, with hearts. He stood up rubbing his skull like he usually did.

"What did happen yesterday?" Taylor asked.

"Nothing." They both said looking away at a random direction.

"Don't tell me, you guys were together. Soul, do you actually know this nerd?"

"What?! I'm not a nerd, and of course he knows me! I'm his friend!"

"What? You're obviously lying. There's no way Soul would associate with someone so plain, like you! Isn't that right, Soul? " Mimi stepped in joining the argument.

"Uh." This isn't getting anywhere. Maybe I'll just leave. And so, Soul left, luckily unheard and unseen.

"Well, I can't see why he'd be interested in some so superficial and shallow like you!"

"Well at least I don't hit him with your little books! People like you shouldn't associate with people with high social rankings."

"Social raking? Where is Soul ranked?"

"Number five."

"Where am I ranked?"

"Chloe, get the book out." Without a word, the girl pulled out a book from her bag.

"Book? There's a book?"

"Name please."

"Maka Albarn."

"What?"

"My name's Maka Albarn." The three girls quickly checked the book, as Maka watched.

"You're ranked number ten?!"

"Seriously? Wait, that means I'm like in the top ten. So, I guess you should take back you guys said." Oh, I'm going to be late! I guess I'll go. Soul seems to have left also.

"Don't get all uppity just because you just made the top ten!"

"Hey Taylor, she's leaving. We should probably go too."

"What? And Soul left too?"

The bell rang.

"Crap we'll be late!"


.:TSUBAKI:.

Tsubaki looked through shelf after shelf in the rather large library. She just couldn't find the book she was looking for. Maybe she was looking in the wrong shelf, but according to the computer, she was looking in the right place. She sighed. If only Maka had been with her. Surely then she would have found it by then. Unfortunately for her, her friend had History class that period. She continued scanning through shelves until something caught her eye. "There you are." It was in a shelf it wasn't supposed to be in. She smiled; happy she finally found what she searched for, she reached out to grab the green leather book, only to watch it being pulled from the other side. There behind where the book was placed was a figure that really seemed to startle Tsubaki. She shrieked in fright while covering her mouth.

It was Soul with a rather intimidating expression. The fact that his eyes had been red, had only added to this hostile look. She slowly backed away and took a deep breath. "Soul, I didn't see you there. Please don't scare me like that. Can I help you with something?" Soul raised a brow.

"Actually, you can, and I'm sure you're already aware of what it is."

"What are you talking about?"

The two found seats in the corner of the library, and sat across from each other. Soul didn't waste any time interrogating her, and went straight to the first question. "Why are you avoiding Black Star?"

"I'm not avoiding him. I'm just very busy with a project, that's all."

"Are you that busy? It seems to me that, you often notice him in the hallway, but instead of saying a simple 'hi', you just ignore him and walk off with a group of friends."

"That's not—"

"I thought you were the kind of girl who paid no attention to what everybody says."

What? How did he…"Soul how did you—"

"I hear rumors, Tsubaki, and I thought you were just that cool to not care about them."

"…Soul…" It hurt. His words really hurt. At the same time she was amazed as well. Never would she have expected Soul, of all people to confront her in such a case. He was just looking out for his friend, wasn't he? "I don't, and I didn't. I even defended him several times but, it just seemed harder each time. It's not that I'm avoiding him on purpose it's just that they keep on pulling me away and I…"

"Just say it. It's okay."

"I-I just wasn't sure of what to do, so I decided to keep some space from him for a while. I wanted some time to think about it on my own."

"And have you resolved anything, yet?"

She shook her head.

"You know there's nothing wrong with you being with him. Who cares of what others say."

"I know…" Soul sighed.

"Okay, tell me what you want from this situation."

"Eh?"

"Just answer it." From the looks of it, he seemed uneasy. It didn't seem like he was the type of person who normally goes out of his way for someone, but despite that he was trying to help her. He must have really cared for his friends.

"I want to hang around Black Star like normal."

"Now, what you don't want."

"…I don't want things to change from how they were. I don't want to be seen differently than before. I want my social status to stay how it is and…um well, I want to keep my friends as well…" She then felt uneasy. Somehow she said it, she didn't mean to, but it just slipped out. She couldn't look at him. If she made any eye contact she knew she'd regret it.

"What?" He spoke in a low tone. It sounded like he was disappointed. Tsubaki couldn't take it anymore. She squeezed her eyes shut as she heard him get out of his seat and walk over to her. She braced herself. Suddenly she heard no more footsteps; instead she felt her wrist being pulled to who knows where. She opened her eyes and watched as Soul pinned her against the stone wall.

"Soul, didn't mean to…it's not that I care—"

"Calm down and listen Tsubaki. Has listening to what others say and their dumb rumors ever done anything good for you, or instead, as it confused you and probably start to put you on their mind set of being popular? The way they want you to be. It's not cool to constantly worry about what others think, and you know this! Don't tell me you're letting them pull you into that crap! Why does it matter how they think of you? You're yourself, aren't you? You can think and act for yourself, can't you? You won't change one bit from being yourself and choosing what you want to do! If they don't like that, then screw 'em!"

Tsubaki was stunned. His words, had they really come from Soul. Maybe she never really had the correct impression of him. Perhaps many didn't. She listened to his words, he was right after all. His words gave her the reassurance she needed. If her friends couldn't see how she hung out with someone who wasn't even in the social ranking book, then they didn't know her at all. She was a soft-spoken and very understanding girl who didn't judge anyone. She wanted to continue being just that. She smiled and determination showed in her violet eyes. "Your right, Soul."

He gave her a wide grin, revealing his unusually sharp teeth.

"Of course! Also, I suggest that you talk to him about it, privately."

"Yeah, I'm sure he'll understand. Thank you."

"No problem, but I suggest you let him know you wanna talk ahead of time, before he goes and does something stupid."

She nodded happily in agreement, while Soul sighed once more. "It's a shame we couldn't get to know each other properly. I wasn't there at lunch when Black Star had wanted me to, and even now when I finally find you alone, I started yelling at you. I'm very sorry about that. Not sure exactly what came over me." He rubbed his head sheepishly. It was obvious that the librarian was temporarily absent.

"No, that's quite alright. How about now? I also need some help on ideas for a project."

"Sure, but I don't see how be much of a help."

She shook her head once more. "Don't worry about it."


..:::….::….:::..

It was lunch time and no sign of Black Star. Tsubaki looked around the cafeteria several times, but was not successful. Now, she was worried. Could he have left school? Or, could be that he was now avoiding her? She hung her head in depression. This wasn't going how she wanted it at all, and just when she made up her mind.

"Hey Tsubaki, aren't you going to sit with us? What's wrong?" Olivia asked with concern. Tsubaki shook her head.

"I'm eating somewhere else today."

"Really?"

"Yep, isn't that right, Soul?"

"Soul?"

Soul stood up from the table with his lunch tray, catching everyone's attention and walked with Tsubaki over to a table a few yards away. Maka had been already there sipping on her machine bought beverage. "So we'll be sitting here together from now on?"

"I'll be here whenever I feel like it. Just because we're friends and all doesn't mean I want to sit here with you guys all the time. I've got other friends, way cooler."

"Hey!"

"That's quite alright. I'll be doing the same as well, like before, alright Maka-chan?"

"I suppose that's okay."

"Do always sit here alone?"

"No, Kim and Jacqueline, sometimes sit here. Ox-kun, also has sat here a few time as well. Though, even if they sit somewhere else, Crona's always here with me."

"Where are they now, Maka-chan?"

"They said they were eating on the roof today."

Oh, was that why Harvard wasn't with us before? Suddenlya feeling came over Soul. He dropped this fork and stood up looking around.

"Is something wrong Soul?"

"Uh, no…I'll be right back."

Just as he said, he left. He shoved his hands in his pockets and searched around the cafeteria. Nothing. He then snuck passed the lunchroom doors and out into the hallway. He passed the office, only to back his tracks and walk inside. Ms. Hamilton seemed to be the only one there. She greeted Soul and asked him for his reason for being there, but before he could answer, she stepped out saying that she would be right with him.

It was then when he seemed to be alone. No one was watching. He turned his attention to the door on the left and quietly twisted the knob. No one was in sight. Was there a meeting? He stepped through and closed the door gently behind him, but then he heard muffled voices. He placed his ear to the next door he came close with. People were inside, that's for sure, and were they possibly…singing? He heard music playing and tons of chatter. Just what were they doing?

Having figured it'd be best to avoid the room he continued his journey down the hall trying to make his footsteps unheard. The last door in front of him was the principal's office. Once again had he placed his ear against the wooden door. No words were audible, but the presence he felt...

He twisted the knob.

"Wha—oh, I wasn't—oh, hey Soul. I thought you were someone else."

"Dude, what are you doing here? Tsubaki was looking for you."

"Really she was?"

"Yeah, she said she wanted to talk to you."

"Oh, I see. Did she say why?"

"No."

"I see."

"Hey man, are you alright?"

"I heard that some people were talking."

"Huh? You mean you—"

"Yeah, I was pretty upset." He balled his hand into an incredibly tight fist and hung his head low as shadows concealed his face. He undeniably, had been angry. "I kept thinking to myself, did she really listen to what those damn bastards said? ON TOP OF THAT THEY HAD THE NERVE TO EVEN TRY TO INSULT TO THE GREAT BLACK STAR! I SNUCK IN HERE TO PUT THOSE BASTARS IN THEIR PLACE BY BURNIG THEIR ASSES ON THE PA SYSTEM!"

"Hello, is someone there?"

"You dumbass, you're gonna get us caught!" The two both hid under the principal's desk, as an unknown teacher wondered into the office.

"Lisa, what's wrong?"

"I thought I heard voices in here."

"Well, I don't see anyone. Geez, you're probably stressed out from all the work you've been doing. That's the reason why we have this small party. Come' on relax!"

"I suppose your right, but I could have sworn I—"

"Let's go Lisa! We haven't got much time left. Besides, it's almost my turn!"

The two teens heard the women leave and shut the door behind them. A few seconds later they came out from their hiding spot.

"What was that about?"

"I think I have a clue, but aside from that. I really think you should forget the whole thing and talk to Tsubaki after school."

"Yeah, but she's probably…" Soul watched his companion once more, before placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Don't worry about it. I recall her mentioning something about apologizing or something like that."

Black Star's face instantly lit up. Soul smiled.

"Really?!"

Soul nodded.

"Yahoo!"

"Ah ha! I knew I heard voice!"

"Lisa, you interrupted me in the middle of my song! Wait, what are you guys doing here?

"Crap, we're screwed!"


Finally, detention let out. He walked out of the school's main entrance and held his head high with a bright smile on his face. There she was. She got up from the steps and greeted the boy she'd waited patiently for. It wasn't long until he raced over to her. The two smiled. "I'm very sorry about what happened before, but I'd like to say that I made up my mind and I'm going to ignore what everyone says. Hopefully we should be able to see each other just like before."

"Don't worry about it, Tsubaki. Just come straight to me when you need to alright! I'll take care of everything for ya!"

She nodded.

"Hai."

Two other students stepped outside.

"Oh, so that's what happened? Well, it seems everything's working out." Maka watched the two in the distance as she walked along with Soul down the steps.

"Yeah. Hey by the way, why are you coming out so late? I know I had detention, but what's your excuse? There's no way you actually waited for me."

"I was at afterschool study hall."

"What? They actually have an afterschool study hall?"

"Yep! I go there all the time and study. Sometimes I just go there and read books for fun." She hugged the book she held in her arms tightly.

"Unbelievable. You really are a bookworm."

"Hey, since were both heading home now, why don't you give me a ride home."

"What?! Hey wait, don't tell me you planned this!"

"I did no such thing!" She said sticking up her nose. "I don't see the problem, besides; I think I've gotten used to it."

"You really did plan this didn't you?"

"I did no such thing."

Liar.


A/N:Tsubaki likes to shake her head. Well, anyway, what did you think? Hey, better yet, how about you comment, so I'll know and be encoraged and write the next chapter! I belive Kid will be in the next one. Where has he been anyway? Lastly, anyone want to know what the top-ten list loolks like?

Top Ten List

1. Danny(So popular, but does anyone ever see him? I have yet to! Is he hiding?)

2. Chloe(I believe her name was mentioned, but she hadn'ts said anything. She's not really much of a talker, but a listener.)

3. Tsubaki

4. Kid(I really don't care if you dissagree with this. His composure isn't always kept, so he's ranked here. I still think he rules though!)

5. Soul

6. Harvard(I think he's cool! :D)

7. Olivia

8. Prima

9. Kenny

10. Maka

Taylor and Mimi rank nuber twelve and fifteen. Kilik ranks eleven, while Kim and the others are somewhere in the twenties and thirties. Black Star is not in the book. He thinks he's too great to be in it anyway. I will say last, that the people in the top ten are cool and friendly. Its just everyone else that gossip and spread rumors! Till next time! Comment please! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. :) Wait, I forgot! The teachers! Can you believe them?