Author's Note: ... The big important chapter, and I can't seem to write it... Feel free to send me the hates for being a lazy arse...
Special Thanks to my beta reader for checking my writing. (Hope it wasn't too bad... ^^')
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The song they dance to is If My Heart Was A House by Owl City.
I think I made Kid a gushing romantic...
Let's Kick It Up A Notch
Liz stepped aside as the bathroom door opened and out walked two students. She caught the door and stepped in once the two girls left. Liz was about to go into a stall until she noticed a familiar body leaned over the sink, staring in the mirror.
"Ava?"
Without turning around, Ava answered, "Hey Liz." Liz glanced around, noticing that the bathroom was empty except herself and Ava. An awkward silence filled the area as Ava put her hands on both sides of the sink and leaned closer. "Stupid Kid, I'm breaking out." Ava mumbled. She reached up and ran her fingers across her cheek.
"Everything alright?" Liz asked as Ava put her hands back against the sink.
"Yeah, it's nothing I can't fix with a little concealer." She turned around and leaned her bottom against the sink. Ava's face held a smile as she looked at Liz. "Did you hear?" Ava asked, whispering.
"Hear what?" Liz asked, furrowing her eyebrows.
Ava's eyes did a quick scan of the bathroom before leaning over a bit and whispering, "Kid asked me to the Eve Party."
Liz's eyes widened. "You're kidding!" Ava shook her head with a smile. "When? When did this happen?" Liz asked, running over to Ava.
Ava laughed, "Last night when we finished talking to his Father. I wasn't expecting it." Ava finished with a shrug.
"Ava, he totally likes you!"
Ava glanced up at Liz. "You think so?"
"Yeah! Any guy would be a fool to let you get away!"
Ava laughed loudly. "Oh, Liz." Ava pointed at Liz. "You're cute." She turned back to the mirror. "I'm not all rainbows and pots of gold." Liz moved to stand next to her, crossing her arms.
"Okay, then what are you?"
Without looking at Liz, Ava answered, "Thunderstorms with spastic lightning." Now it was Liz's turn to laugh.
"Ava, you're perfect! I wish my hair did what yours does!" Ava smiled a little.
"I'm not perfect..." Ava looked down, losing her smile. Liz blinked at Ava's reaction. Ava sighed before looking at Liz. "I'm not perfect." Ava pushed herself off of the sink and walked to the door. She stopped and glanced back at Liz, her hand on the bathroom door. "I'll see you tonight." Without waiting for Liz to reply, Ava opened the door and left.
Liz blinked, "Alright then."
Kid stood at the entrance to the academy, listening to the sound of the fireworks. He didn't notice his friends walk forward and begin to talk with his weapons. He had one too many things on his mind.
"What's wrong Kid? You don't seem very excited." He looked up at Maka. He gave a small smile.
"Oh, I'm sorry. A little preoccupied I suppose." He glanced behind them. "Did you by any chance see Ava?" They all shook her heads. Kid saw the twins step off the stairs behind them. He stepped forward, straightening his jacket before stopping everything as Ava stepped forward.
She was stunning. Ava wore a long sleeved, black dress that hit her mid thighs. The dress was nothing but sequins and it glittered when she moved. The neckline went straight across, lining up with the top of her shoulders. The dress hugged her body perfectly. She wore silver heels that sparkled just like her dress. Her hair was sleek and was put up in a ponytail.
She beat anyone and everyone.
Kid looked up only to realize she was looking at him. She smiled and walked up to him.
"Speechless is good?" Kid couldn't form any words so he smiled and nodded. He offered Ava his arm, which she gladly took, linking her arm with his. He escorted her inside, forgetting the others.
"Jerk," Jeremiah said, his hands in his pockets. He began to walk towards the entrance, his brother following. "Maybe I wanted to be escorted in too." The group laughed then followed the twins inside. Once everyone was inside the academy's ballroom, Lord Death gave a thirty second speech. Ava let out a laugh at Kid's face before he began his own speech. Ava, however, noticed a menace on a curtain. She turned to Tsubaki.
"Do you have one of those stars?" Tsubaki raised an eyebrow before pulling out what Ava asked for. "Yeah, that." Tsubaki handed it to Ava. She thanked Tsubaki then tossed it at BlackStar, watching him fall. Kid looked back at BlackStar then out at Ava. She gave him two thumbs up and he smiled, continuing his speech. Once he finished, everyone gave him a round of applause. The party officially began, people were eating and dancing. Kid walked over to Ava who was still clapping over his speech. "Perfectly executed, if I do say so myself." The two smiled and laughed, heading over to the punch bowl. Kid got a glass for Ava and a glass for himself. Ava accepted the glass with a smile and took a sip. She glanced around at her friends before looking at Kid. "Are you a wallflower at these things?"
Kid shrugged, "Occasionally."
Ava raised an eyebrow. "You do understand that you asked a partier to this event?" Kid nodded. What would surprise him was if Ava didn't like to party. "You have to dance with me at least once before we leave." She said with a smirk as she brought the glass to her lips. "It's kind of a rule." The music slowed and the dance floor cleared a bit. Ava finished her glass and set it down, Kid set his down as well.
You're the sky that I fell through and I remember the view whenever I'm holding you.
"Alright." He said, taking her hand and leading her to the dance floor.
"Kid, this is too slow!" Ava whined as they stopped in the middle of the floor.
Kid smiled, "It's still a dance."
The sun hung from a string, looking down on the world as it warmed over every thing.
Kid brought the hands they were holding up and put his other hand on Ava's waist, taking a step closer. Ava brought her other hand up to Kid's shoulder, wrapping it around him and pulled him closer. Kid blushed as their noses were only an inch apart.
"If you're going to dance with me, dance with me correctly."
Chills run down my spine as our fingers intwine and your sighs harmonize with mine.
Kid nodded, "Okay." and smiled. Ava smiled back, her blue eyes twinkling. Kid shifted, taking the lead and they began to dance.
Unmistakably, I can still feel your heart beat fast when you dance with me.
A handful of students noticed the duo first. Rumors and gossip instantly spread like wild fire about Kid and Ava's relationship. Were they or were they not a couple?
We got older and I should've known, (Do you feel alive?) that I'd feel colder when I walk alone. (Oh, but you'll survive.) So I may as well ditch my dismay.
Liz was the first of their group to hear the gossip.
"They're totally a couple!"
Hearing this, Liz turned to the dance floor and saw her meister and friend dancing. A smile crept its way onto Liz's face.
"Oh, they will be."
Bombs away. Bombs away.
One by one, the duo's friends saw them. Jeremiah looked over at his starry eyed brother. He glanced to the dance floow and saw Ava and Kid. His mouth dropped a bit before smiling. He knew what this meant for Ava.
This was her moment.
Circle me and the needle moves gracefully back and forth. If my heart was a compass, you'd be North.
Ava didn't exactly know what she was doing here, slow dancing with Kid. She was never a fan of them, she only ever danced them with her father who was currently overseas in Greece. But the more Ava stared into Kid's eyes, she couldn't help but think of what would happen when they leave this party. Could they have a relationship? Ava pictured herself and Kid walking down the halls of the academy, hand in hand.
And it felt so right.
Risk it all cause I'll catch you if you fall where ever you go. If my heart was a house, you'd be home.
Kid was on cloud nine. Dancing with Ava to such a romantic song, holding her hand, feeling her close. All these things sent Kid soaring. He couldn't help but think that Ava would be a loyal and loving girlfriend. He couldn't see her being in numerous, meaningless relationships, but he could see the two of them smiling and laughing and taking pictures together. He could see himself with her and he wanted to be with her and he wanted to be with her. He wanted to do all those silly things you do when you're in a relationship. This feeling he felt for Ava was intense.
And it felt so right.
It makes me smile because you said it best. I would clearly feel blessed if the sun rose up from the west.
Ava stepped forward, tightening her grip on Kid's shoulder, their bodies oh so close. Kid felt his cheeks heat up slightly. He could smell her lavender body mist now, but instead of it being mixed with mint gum, Kid smelled her conditioner. He couldn't exactly place the smell, but he knew she smelled divine all the same. Kid rested his head against hers and closed his eyes, in taking her body spray.
Flower bomb perfume. All my clothes smell like you, cause your favorite shade is navy blue.
Lord Death glanced over, his eyes landing in his son and Ava. Watching the two made him happy, knowing how his son felt about the newest meister. Well, sort of. But seeing how his son had stepped up and asked Ava to this party made Lord Death think that the two could form a near perfect relationship. Anyone could tell just by watching the way they interacted. Lord Death had faith in his son.
"Go get her, Kiddo!" He whispered to himself, his eyes never leaving the duo.
I walk slowly when I'm on my own. (Do you feel alive?) Yeah, but frankly, I still feel alone. (Oh, but you'll survive.) So I may as well ditch my dismay.
Josiah's eyes twinkled and his smile grew as he watched his meister and Kid dance. Josiah knew from the start that Kid and Ava should be together, and be together they shall after tonight. Josiah knew that not many people could handle Ava but he also knew that not many people could handle Kid. But Kid could handle Ava and Ava could handle Kid. Josiah knew that it was meant to be.
Bombs away. Bombs away.
The more Ava thought about it, the more she realized that Kid's personality wasn't the only selling point. He was fairly cute, with his oddly colored eyes and his three stripes. Even though Kid detested the stripes, Ava liked them. They made Kid who he is. She thought his suits were classy and very handsome. Not a lot of people could wear a suit day after day and wear it well, but Kid was an exception.
Ava's eyes widened. Kid was the first guy in her life to get this close to her, she realized, and she let him. But did she want him to stay there?
Yes, yes she did.
Circle me and the needles moves gracefully, back and forth. If my heart was a compass, you'd be North.
Kid couldn't deny it, Ava was gorgeous. Her hair color and eye color combination wasn't a normal one. But Kid didn't mind, staring into her blue eyes made Kid feel safe and wanted, loved even (though that may be his imagination.) What he really wanted to do, however, was run his fingers through her hair. It looked so shiny, smooth, and sleek, Kid knew it was well kept. Knowing Ava, it had to be.
He knew she was also strong, he was witness on numerous accounts. But she was still so elegant and beautiful. Kid wanted to be the one to tell her that every day. He wanted to be hers every day.
Risk it all cause I'll catch you if you fall, where ever you go. If my heart was a house, you'd be home.
Ava pulled away, looking at Kid, their hands still intertwined, stopping their dance. She had to, she had to know what she was feeling. If she was truly feeling anything. She let her eyes close and leaned forward.
Kid knew what he had to do. He needed to show Ava everything and anything he felt for her. He had to try. Kid's eyes closed just as Ava's did. He leaned forward as well, cheeks slightly pink.
If my heart was a house, you'd be home.
That's when it happened.
Their lips touched, sparks flew. Everyone in the area saw. Liz's hand went to her mouth in shock. Jeremiah's mouth dropped while Josiah jumped for joy. Lord Death tilted his head to the side, he certainly wasn't expecting that.
Their lips were pressed together, perfectly molded against one another's, for a few seconds before they each pulled away. Their eyes opened, staring into each other's. The look on both their faces was that of pure shock as Ava completely removed herself from Kid. Ava took another step back, staring at Kid, her mind racing at a million miles an hour.
"Ava..." Kid whispered, taking a step towards her. She immediately took two steps back away from Kid, her eyes wide.
She shook her head but before she could turn and run, from behind them came a loud, "Stein! Hurry! Everyone get out of here immediately!"
Ava whipped her head around and Kid moved to see around her. In the doorway to the ballroom on his knees, was a beaten and bloodied Professor Sid. Ava and Kid ran over to their professor along with their friends, weapons, and Stein. As the two professors talked about a witches' plans for the evening and if Sid was alright, the students of the academy began to panic. The room began to shake, Ava gripping onto Kid's arm at the sudden jolt. He pulled her towards him, keeping her close.
"It's alright," Kid whispered. "We'll be fine." The two didn't notice Sid stab the ground until the ground beneath them gave way and they began to fall. Kid clutched Ava tighter and positioned them to land on their feet. Everyone else landed, the meisters landing on their feet and the weapons landing poorly, as Soul pointed out.
"Listen up kids," Everyone turned to look at Stein, Ava looking at Kid. She blushed furiously and pushed away from him, nearly tripping over Soul. "We've got an emergency on our hands. Below the DWMA, sleeps a kishin." Ava began to block out her Professor as she looked at Kid.
Everyone saw... Ava thought as Kid looked up at her.
Why is she so frightened? Kid thought as he watched Ava turn away from him. The group began to head to the entrance leading to the entrance. Somehow, the group changed into their regular clothes as they stopped before the entrance. Stein turned back to them, asking if they were ready. Everyone agreed. Ava pushed past the group and Stein, heading towards the entrance, still in her heels and dress.
"Ava," Kid said stepping forward and reaching out to her. She whipped her body around, smacking his head away. He gasped at the angered expression on her face.
"No," She said. "You don't get to corner me down here. You don't get to talk to me down here. All we're doing is stopping the kishin's revival and that's it. No talking, no chatting, just fighting. You don't get the right to trap me and make me talk, because I will not take it. I am not talking to you until this is done and over with. Got it?" Kid retracted and stepped back. Ava looked at her Professor. "Now, don't we have a revival to stop?" Stein nodded and Ava turned, heading into the basement of the DWMA, followed by her peers.
