A/N: I'm sorry for not updating yesterday like I was suppose too. I've been super busy getting ready for Comic Con, but I hope no one is too mad at me.

Super Awesome Specialness Cake Goes To: BeriForeverFan, sharingan prodigy, Sorafireice, charmedprincess101, The Girl Of Many Names, TheCloudWeaver, and of course the love of my life TheRealOtaku8 (This chapter is for you, you'll see why.)

Those are some incredible people right there, so I hope you guys enjoy.

Starry Eyed

Chapter Seven- 'How Could You?'

Maka leaned her head onto her desk, she looked so deep in though. What had happened earlier with Kid was still vivid in her mind. What had caused him to completely freak out like that? It wasn't necessary, so why did he do it?

Tsubaki had walked into the classroom with such a bright smile; it was almost as if she was glowing. Walking over to where her best friend was sitting, Tsubaki sat in the desk next to Maka.

"Hey Tsubaki, you seem to be in such a happier mood then normally." Maka erased her thoughts and smiled at her friend. "You could say that I guess." Tsubaki giggled before she continued. "Maka, can I tell you something...?"

Maka could tell that Tsubaki's appearance had changed from happy to serious. "Of course Tsubaki, you can tell me anything." Maka was very trust worthy; she could talk to her about absolutely anything. So why was Tsubaki acting a bit strange now?

"We'll you see..." Tsubaki gulped before she continued. "I have very strong feelings for Black Star... "A light blush appeared onto her cheeks.

Could that be why Kid acted so crazy this morning? Maka started pondering before she realized that she hesitated to say something back to Tsubaki.

"I think that's great Tsubaki." Maka gave her such a warm smile, which put her at ease. Tsubaki had no idea how Maka felt towards Black Star in general. She knew that Kid hated him without a doubt along with most of the school for an absurd reason, but Maka was wiser. She never followed along with what others felt or did. Maka was leader, capable of agreeing with on her own thoughts and actions. She was never one to hear gossip and automatically believe it.

"So, does he have feelings for you?" Maka curiously asked. Tsubaki couldn't help but smile, whenever she would think about him now her heart would just flutter with excitement. She adored that feeling. "I believe so... I sort of slept over his house last night..."

"So that explains where you were this morning." Maka giggled. "Everyone was worried about you me, Masamune even Ki..." She stopped herself from finishing her sentence.

"Is something wrong, Maka?" Tsubaki asked.

Even Kid was worried about me? Why? He knew where I was...

Maka tried her hardest to figure out why Kid would what he did this morning. Kid had assumed that Black Star had done something to Tsubaki, believe it or not that assumption didn't shock Maka. He was always assuming that Black Star was doing something that he clearly wasnt, but this time had went too far.

He was chocking that boy...What was his name?

"Tsubaki, do you remember that boy from this morning?" Maka asked fumbling with her fingers. "You mean Soul? What about him?" How could Tsubaki not remember Soul? She was grateful to him. Before she came into the picture, Soul was all Black Star had.

"Nothing, I just...never asked him what his name was." Maka began to blush. "He's the only close friend Black Star has; they are almost like family to each other."

That would explain why Kid had attacked him this morning thinking that they were working together.

"So Maka, could I ask you for a favor?" Tsubaki asked snapping her from her thoughts. "Could you help me find a really good recipie book? I want to make a special dish for Black Star tonight."

Maka thought about it for a second, she didn't really consider recipe books as actual books but none the less Tsubaki was her best friend as she was willing to do anything for her. "Sure, I'd love to help. We can search the school library after class."

Tsubaki felt like the luckiest girl in the world, her smile was so bright that it put the sun to shame. At that very moment she defined the word happy.

The bell rang signaling that class had ended. Both girls had collected their things. Tsubaki started making her way towards the door but Maka stayed standing in front of her desk. The more she thought the more worried she became.

"Tsubaki..." She quickly turned around and saw Maka facing the floor, her bangs covering her eyes. "What's wrong, Maka?" Tsubaki asked taking a few steps closer towards her friend. "I think that we should keep our distance from Kid..." Maka said placing her fingers over the bruise on her cheek.

The look in her eyes said it all, So much concern and worry. Tsubaki knew that Kid couldn't tolerate Black Star at all, so what would happen if he found out that Black Star had won Tsubaki's heart? That was something she would have to avoid by distancing herself from him.

"Right!" Tsubaki replied. Maka you are so smart!

Or was she? Was it a good idea to stay away from him after seeing what he did this morning? Kid almost killed someone just because he had no idea where Tsubaki was, what would he do if he found out that she was falling for Black Star? That wasn't something Maka wanted to know.

"We should start heading towards the library now huh?" Maka said wanting to change the subject.

...

It was after school and the chilly air was swaying back and forth. Typically, Black Star hated this weather but at that moment he didn't have a care in the world. His mind stayed on her.

Tsubaki

She really was perfect. For once in his life, he felt as if he actually mattered to someone besides Soul. Tsubaki promised to be by his side and he couldn't picture her anywhere else.

Black Star could barely tell that it was chilly because his heart was warm thanks to Tsubaki. How she even managed to do that was a complete mystery to him, the only top student in the school.

"Hey, Black Star!" Soul was walking behind him. "Oh, hey Soul." The two of them slapped hands like they always did when they greeted each other, but after Soul then held his wrist in his hand, hissing in pain.

"Soul what's wrong?" Soul's wrist turned a bright pink color, making Black Star begin to panic. "It's nothing...I guess it just hasn't healed from this morning." Soul said trying to hold back tears from the pain. Kid held a pretty strong and tight grip onto his wrist when he had pinned Soul against the wall.

"This morning...?" Black Star asked confused. He hated when people would beat around the bush. He wasn't the type to interrogate but his best friend was in pain and he wanted to know why. "Yeah, that idiot Kid came up to me this morning looking for a fight."

Black Star clenched his knuckles. "Did you say Kid?" This guy again...?

"He came up to me looking for Tsubaki, he had this stupid idea that you were trying to do something to her."

Wait how does he know Tsubaki?

Black Star's heart started racing, suddenly the brisk air hit his skin. He couldn't feel her warmth anymore. Nothing made sense to him.

"That stupid freak even punched this girl that was trying to pull him off of me."

How...?

"Do you think Tsubaki is involved with him?" Black Star asked shaking. He didn't want to believe that. Soul shrugged his shoulders, letting out a sigh. "I don't know what her connection is to kid. I didn't know you cared so much."

How could he not care? Tsubaki was the first girl who ever cared about him, she showed him what it was like to be wanted and accepted. She was the first person to ever make him feel things that he never did before, she was his first kiss. His happiness.

What if she was playing with his mind and emotions as a sick game with Kid? That made his heart shatter into a million shards.

Tsubaki... How could you...?

...

Tsubaki and Maka had spent over an hour trying to find a dish that they thought Black Star would like. When they finally found a recipe that they figured he might like, they took a trip to the super market to buy everything they need for the dish. Maka had helped Tsubaki carry the bags to her house but by the time they were inches away from her front door, Maka's father had called and told her to go home immediately.

There were just so many bags, Tsubaki held a few in her hands and pushed the rest of them with her feet. Walking into her toasty warm house, Tsubaki noticed her older brother sitting at the kitchen table.

"Masamune...? I could use some help!" she said sweetly. Masamune walked over to his struggling sister, picking up the bags that she had pushed in with her foot. "So, Tsubaki where have you been?"

Tsubaki started unpacking all the food from the bags. She couldn't tell him about Black Star just yet, he would flip out especially considering that she slept peacefully in his arms last night. No there was no way she was telling him that.

"I just stayed with a friend last night; we had a very important project that needed to be done." Masamune sighed. He knew Tsubaki better than anyone else in the world, So he knew that that wasn't the whole truth but he didn't want to but into her business. "Next time can you at least tell me so I'm not up worrying?" He asked playfully leaning his elbow onto her head, hearing small giggling escape her mouth.

Almost three hours of cooking and the dish was complete. To Tsubaki it smelt amazing, but she wondered if it tasted the same. Sure she had cooked before but this time was different, it had to be perfect. Black Star was still a bit insecure about her feeling, which is why Tsubaki wanted to show him how he meant the world to her.

Black Star...

Tsubaki placed all of the food she prepared into a large container and then wrapped the container into a blue cloth to keep its warmth from chilly air. "Masamune, I'll be out a little late tonight! Don't wait up!" she yelled as she put on a sweater and headed for the door. She was so excited to see him.

...

Black Star tried everything in his power to hold himself together. How could she know Kid? It bothered him to no end. Didn't she know that because of Kid's vicious lies and accusations against him, that he was hated by everyone in school? Black Star had something that Kid desperately wanted, and for that he envied him.

Jealousy... It can be such an ugly thing.

Now what was Black Star supposed to do? He knew that he had feelings for Tsubaki, whenever she came across his mind he felt so loved and adored. He never knew what that was like until she showed him. Tears were threatening to fall from his eyes, he didn't want to think anymore.

The doorbell rang, breaking him from his thoughts. He quickly went over to answer it, not entirely sure if he was ready to see.

There she was when he opened the door. She looked so cold. "Hey, Black Star." He didn't know if he could look into her beautiful eyes anymore. "What are you doing here, Tsubaki?" He said a bit harsh, which caused her to look down.

What was wrong? Why is he acting so strange?

"I made this for you..." Tsubaki held out the blue cloth wrapped container. He looked up at her, accidently meeting her gaze.

Those eyes, what am I thinking? Tsubaki wouldn't betray me...right?

Without even thinking he placed his fingers onto her cold yet soft cheek, pulling her into a kiss. She was his first kiss, and he wanted her to be the only girl he kissed. Tsubaki was stunned, for a moment she felt as if he was mad at her and the next their lips were touching. Not breaking the kiss for a second he led her into his warm house.

Tsubaki backed away from him slowly. "I know that this may all be new to you Black Star and it is for me too. But I hope that you know that my feelings are sincere, so I made this for you."

Black Star... You are such an idiot!

He took the slightly warm container from her hands. "I hope you like it." She smiled softly. They both walked over to the table, Black Star pulled out both of their chairs for them to sit down. Opening the top of the container, the sweet scent of her cooking seduced his nostrils almost instantly. It smelt incredible, but before he could eat he had to ease his mind.

"Tsubaki..." He caught her attention. "Yes, Black Star?" He could feel himself growing nervous. "I don't know if you know this but..." He paused and looked down before he continued. "Soul was attacked today by this guy in school named Kid."

Tsubaki's eyes went wide. "Soul told me that Kid attacked him because he thought that I was planning to harm you in a way."

"Is Soul alright Black Star?" Tsubaki was beginning to worry. "Soul was hurt pretty badly, he even said that a girl tried to pull Kid off of him and that bastard ended up hurting her too..." That's when it hit her.

Maka had been acting weird all day, not to mention she had a bruise on her face. Was that Maka's real reason for wanting to stay away from him?

"But Tsubaki, I have to know something..." He looked up to face her. "Do you know Kid personally?"

Tsubaki sighed before she answered

"No... I dont"

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