Soul's POV
I woke up disappointingly early. Too early. I stood up with a grumble and headed out to the kitchen. Maybe making breakfast-in-bed will earn me some brownie points with Maka… I cooked some pancakes, and made some sausage. I knocked on Maka's bedroom door. No response. I slowly opened the door. I set down the tray of food on the ground and sat on the bed next to Maka.
"Maka…" She wiggled a little and her eyes slowly opened. "What do YOU want?" She sounded pissed. "I made you some breakfast." I picked up the tray and placed it on my lap. "I'm not hungry." She rolled over. Ouch…. "Fine. Suit yourself. More for me." I was upset and left her to herself.
Maka's POV
Who does he think he is? Going through my journal like that… I didn't think he would be that kind of guy. I dressed myself in a black skirt, shorter than normal. Just to tease him. A matching tight white shirt, and a black vest, along with my normal button down.
I stepped out of my room and walked into the bathroom. I put my hair into two braids and made myself some breakfast. Soul must've been in his room changing. I sat down on the couch and picked up my book. What a wonderful way to start out my birthday… I heard Soul's bedroom door open. I didn't bother taking my eyes off my book.
"Maka, I'm sorry." I heard Soul walking towards me. I kept reading. "I only picked it up to see what book it was. I thought it was one of your reading books, and I was bored of watching TV so I was going read the back of it until I seen it was your journal. I was about to put it back when you came up behind me. I truly am sorry."
I could hear in his voice that he really was sorry. Now I felt like shit. I marked my page and put my book on the side table. I stood up and looked him in the eye. I could tell he was telling the truth. "No Soul, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions like that. Besides. You're my partner, so I really shouldn't hide things from you."
Soul looked shocked at my response. He looked at his feet and must've just noticed my skirt because he flew back in a nose bleed. I pulled my skirt down a little so it was a bit longer. I grabbed some napkins and handed them to Soul to plug his nose. I giggled and laughed, though Soul didn't think it was funny.
We sat around for most of the afternoon, and watched TV. We talked a little about Kid and Black*Star and their weapons. "I wonder how their doing in Berlin?" I said, thinking aloud. I didn't expect an answer. "I'm sure their kicking some ass, but not as much as we could be" Soul grinned at me and I smiled back at him.
Soul's POV
"I have an idea" It was almost four, so I figured we better start getting ready. Maka looked at me from the other end of the couch. "What do you say we go out to dinner at a nice, fancy restaurant to celebrate your Birthday. You can even try out your new dress."
Maka smiled from ear to ear. She's so beautiful…. Her eyes sparkle like stars… I snapped out of it. Damn it Soul, stop thinking about her like that. She's your meister, most definitely not your girlfriend… "Why don't you go take a shower and get ready, and I'll pick out something to wear." She got up and hurried to the bathroom.
She was as giddy as a school girl. Man this party is going to blow her away. I can't wait to see her smile then…
After a while, Maka emerged from the bathroom. I hopped in and took a quick shower. When I got out, Maka's door was still shut. Women take forever to get ready…. I went to my room and got dressed in a deep red shirt, a black tie, black dress pants, and a black overcoat. I decided not to pull my hair back in a head band.
I walked out into the Living room and flung back in the worst nose bleed I'd ever had. Maka looked absolutely stunning. She rushed over to me with more napkins. "So I take it I look alright?" She questioned me as she helped me up. Believe me you look MORE than alright. "Y-You look great." It was all I could do to hold back another nose bleed.
It was already 5:45 and it took ten minutes to get to Kid's house. The necklace around her neck went beautifully with her dress. And the red and black combination made her face stand out beautifully. "Ready to go?" she nodded and we got on the bike. She wrapped her arms around my waste, and I could feel that she was more comfortable around me.
We pulled into Kid's driveway right on time. I lifted Maka off the back of the bike. "What are we doing here? Kid's not even home. I thought we were going out for dinner?" Maka started riddling me with questions. I just grinned and led her inside. Everyone turned towards us as we entered and said "Surprise!"
Maka just looked up at me and tears formed in her eyes from her happiness. She gave me a big hug right in front of everyone. This is going to go over great….Not cool… Not cool AT ALL. Tsubaki and the sisters began giggling, and the guys just stared in awe. I wasn't sure if it was because of the hug, or if it was because of Maka's appearance…
There were a lot of people here I didn't know. They must be my soon-to-be classmates. Maka introduced me as her weapon and I got to know a few people. They congratulated her on her recovery and finding a partner. After a while, I decided to hang around with Kid and Black*Star and let Maka be on her own for a while.
"SOOOOOO" Black*Star said inquiringly. "WHAT WAS ALL THAT ABOUT?" Obviously he meant the hug. Kid looked at me for an answer too. He looked a little jealous, and wasn't really saying much. "I think she just got a little over excited with everything. That's all" Black*Star grinned. Something was up. "Well I don't know if its just because you're her partner or what, but I've seen her pretty happy before, and you're the first one she's ever hugged as a result of it." Kid was upset about something. Black*Star sensed it too. What the hell is his problem? Does he like Maka too?
