If love's a word, that you say
Then say it and I will listen

"Start the Machine" by Angels & Airwaves

"Hey, Maka!"

Maka turned and saw Tsubaki standing a couple yards behind her, waving.

"Hey!" Maka replied, jogging over to her. "What're you up to?"

"Just running to the drug store to grab some aspirin for Black Star," Tsubaki rolled her eyes. "He's got such a massive hangover. What about you?"

Maka held up the small tote bag. A baguette was poking out the top. "Just getting some stuff for dinner,"

"You got some time to talk?" Tsubaki asked.

"Yeah, sure," Maka said. "About what?"

"So, Maka…"Tsubaki said, trailing off. The two had gotten soda from a nearby vending machine and were leaning up against a nearby bridge that overlooked the city.

"Yeah?"

"I saw you kissing Soul last night,"

Maka spit out her orange soda with shock. "W-what? When?"

"I woke up at one point while I was on the couch. I just decided to go back to sleep after," Tsubaki giggled. "It's okay, I'll keep it a secret if you want,"

Maka looked down at the ground, blushing. "No, it's not that. It's…"

"It's what?"

Maka sighed. "We made an agreement to pretend it never happened,"

It was Tsubaki's turn to be shocked. "What? Why?"

"Well," Maka said, blushing harder. "We were both drunk when… it happened. We weren't really thinking. And besides," She looked to the ground. "He doesn't like me like that,"

"What?" Tsubaki said, surprised. She was sure the two would start dating after "that", as Maka had put it.

The two stood there in silence, just watching the first inklings of sunset over the Paris skyline. The corners of the sky were tinged pink while the sun hung lower and lower in the sky. Maka sighed. It was beautiful.

"So, do you like him like that?"

Maka turned to Tsubaki. "Huh?"

"I mean Soul. Do you like him like him?"

"Like, do I love him?"

"Yeah,"

Maka laughed and socked Tsubaki lightly in the shoulder. "Don't be silly! Why would I ever like him? That's why I'm so glad we made this agreement. Besides, it would be so hard to resonate with him if I liked him and he didn't like me or whatever. I just can't deal with that kind of crap,"

Tsubaki chuckled.

"What?" Maka asked.

"Nothing," Tsubaki replied, waving her hand. She drew close to Maka, conspiratorially. "You want to know a secret?"

Maka nodded enthusiastically.

"I like Black Star,"

Maka stared wide eyed at the blushing Tsubaki. "What?"

Tsubaki nodded.

Maka grinned. "They we should have another party so you can get drunk and kiss!"

Tsubaki laughed, much to Maka's confusion.

"What?" Maka asked. "What's so funny?"

"Nothing, nothing," Tsubaki said. She stared off pensively into the distance. "But I don't care if he kisses me or we start going out or whatever. He's probably too dense for that stuff anyways!" She looked back at Maka, smiling warmly. "I'm happy just the way it is. I'm able to support him and watch him accomplish his dream while being close to him. We're both happy," She shrugged. "Everybody wins,"

Tsubaki turned back to the sunset and the two stood there, leaning against the bridge, just watching the sun sink lower on the horizon. They watched the sky turned from pink to orange. By the time the edges were beginning to turn purple, Maka looked at her watch.

"Oh, shoot!" She exclaimed. "I better go start on dinner,"

"Yeah, I better get back too," Tsubaki said. "See you tomorrow, then, Maka!"

"See ya!" Maka said, jogging towards her apartment.

Tsubaki smiled. Maka could just be so dense sometimes.

Author's Note: Oh, deary, Maka...

I actually originally heard of Angels & Airwaves because the lead singer is Tom DeLonge from Blink-182, one of my favorite bands. I'm kind of seriously obsessed with this song. It's ridiculous.

Reviews, as always, are much appreciated! (: