A Change in Plans

After Soul asked me if we could hang out sometime… I didn't know what to think. I agreed, sure… but was that the right thing to do? I'm not sure because I have plans tomorrow and probably for the rest of the week. And my friend from Boston is coming… oh man. I think overbooked my schedule way to tight this time. That's okay though; I'll just go to his house tomorrow and take a rain check… for a week. That sounds a little mean coming from me.

Before Soul walked away from me in front of my house he told me he only had a few days left until he left for college. Part of me wanted to run inside and scream, and the other wanted to go with him. I stood there dazed instead. Not knowing what to do, I walked inside and sat down on the couch. I looked at the piano and smiled. Standing up, I walked over to the piano bench and ran my fingers along the keys. So light, they didn't make a sound. I don't know how he did it… but something he did to this piano, made it sound beautiful.

I know what you're saying faith brought us together… but remember what I told you about faith and hope? I don't believe in it. Just like love… and miracles. They don't exist. But… I'm starting to regret saying that now. Souls different from everyone else I know and I think it's really gotten to me. How he dose stuff… its weird. He's really talented, he can draw, sing, play instruments, but he disguises that by working at the graveyard. It's like he doesn't want to be discovered… like me.

I sat down on the piano bench and placed my hands over to keys, my fingers could feel the cold air run beneath them. I hesitated to touch a single key though. I closed my hands and slowly put them in my lap. What was I going to do? About Soul? About my only friend? About all of this? I can't just forget about it. It doesn't just go away like some kind of fairytale. I needed to something about my life before it's too late to do ANYTHING. I don't want to end up living along, talking to my imaginary friends and my dead father.

So I stood up. Maybe it's not too late to ask Soul if he can get this off my mind. I can still catch Soul before he gets home. I smiled and grabbed my coat and ran for the door. I knew exactly where to go. And he knew how to get things off people's minds. I ran past the trees and down the path to the pier that led to Souls house. And better yet, when I reached to edge to go down the steps, Soul was slowly walking home looking up at the sky. What was that idiot doing? My smile grew as I carefully ran down the steps.

"Soul!" I continued to run towards him as he turned around and looked at me like I was crazy. I slowed my pace as I came closer to him, and when I did reach him… I tackled him in a hug. Surprisingly, he slowly hugged me back. He was confused. I could tell by the way he was laughing.

"Why do you have to go?"I said looking up at him but now letting his torso go. He shrugged and looked up to the sky.

"Why won't you let me go? Maka what's gotten into you? I'm not going until Friday." He pried my hands off of his body and held my wrists in his hands.

"Well, now that you told me that, I remembered I'm going to be busy all week and I don't think I would be able to see you before you leave. You're my only friend and I don't want you to go." We stared at each other for what seemed like the longest of times before he spoke up.

"I'll make a deal with you. I'll come and visit you, every single day up until I leave for Stanford. Even if you aren't home, I'll find you." he let my hands go and I let them drop to my sides. I slowly shook my head with a small smile creeping up on my face.

"Deal?" he held his arms out and smirked, closing his eyes. I nodded once more and took his offer for a hug. This one seemed friendlier… real than the last one. It had affection. I wrapped my arms around his back and felt like I never wanted to let go.

"Deal." But I did let go. That was probably the biggest mistake of my life. Cause it all went down after that. He looked at me and waved goodbye. Tomorrow… he'll be back at work. Expecting me to be at my father's grave like always. But I won't. I'll be out with my friend, having fun for a change. He slowly backed away smiling a goodbye along with him.

"I'll see you later Maka. Tomorrow. Down by flower shop?" I nodded. Maybe he won't go back to work tomorrow. He'll be spending the rest of the week with his friend… ME. I waved goodbye and turned on my heel to go home. I sighed, and closed my eyes looking at my feet. What was I thinking about? Earlier? I told you Soul could take anything off your mind. Because he's a good friend like that.

I thought to myself, that if I could have one wish… I wouldn't wish for ANYTHING. Nothing at all. Because Soul already gave it to me. A friend. As I walked home, I looked back in Souls direction. He was walking in a zigzag way. Wasting time like a normal boy would do. Maybe that's the problem. I'm not normal. I read books all the time, I live bymyself. Think about it. If my life was normal, I wouldn't be seeing my father when I'm at the graveyard.

When I got home, I unlocked the door and opened it, only to get tackled by someone. Jessie. From Boston. Shes here already! I screamed and hugged her.

"It's so good to see you Jessie!" we hugged and then she helped me up off the floor. She brushed her hair out of her face and tucked it behind her ears.

"Where were you? I've been calling you for an hour!" she held her phone out in front of my face showing me all of her recent calls. It said Maka Albarn all the way down. I took my phone out of my pocket and shrugged. We smiled at each other and went upstairs to get to sleep.

Normal POV

In the morning, Maka and Jessie, got up and got dressed. They headed down stairs to the kitchen and Jessie sat down at the kitchen table. Maka walked into the kitchen and opened one of the cupboards. It showed cereal, cereal and more cereal. Jessie rolled her eyes and got up to get a bowl.

"So where are we headed to today? Beach, shopping?" Jessie asked coming to her side.

"W-well, I have to meet someone today. Yeah, he's leaving for college on Friday, and I want to spend the rest of the week with him before he leaves." Maka said nervously, Jessie smiled.

"Oooh, you have a boyfriend!" she pushed Maka from the side and giggled. Maka caught herself and smiled.

"I do not. He was my only friend here before you showed up. So how was Boston?" they sat down at the table and began to eat.

Jessie shrugged, "hmm, could have been better. It was too cold and windy there. I like it here. It's hot. There's the beach, boys, shopping, book stores. I could go on." Jessie offered but Maka shook her head. A soft knock was heard on the front door while the two girls were laughing. Confused, Maka got up to see who it was shrugging after Jessie looked at her. Maka opened the door to no one other than Soul. The sudden opening of the door made him jump back and raise his eyebrows.

"Hey, can I come in? It's pretty cold outside?" Soul shoved his hands in his pockets and smiled. Maka faked a smile and stepped aside to let him in. before he could be seen from around the corner, Maka pulled him to the side.

"What are you doing here?" he tried to look around the corner by leaning on one foot, but Maka pulled him back.

"Do you want me to leave? Remember I promised to come and visit you every day, up until I leave. Starting now." He handed her a container full of breakfast. Bacon and pancakes. She's assuming his brother made this. Because she knows Soul can't cook.

"What's this?" Maka asked confused. Soul turned on his heel to face her.

"Breakfast. My brother 'insisted' I eat it. I'm not hungry though." He smiled and looked her in the eyes.

Back with Jessie, she was sitting at the table confused at why her best friend was taking so long at the door. And she swore she heard another voice inside the house. Jessie sighed and got out of her seat. She slowly walked around the corner, trying not to be seen by Maka or her guest.

"Leave."

"Wait why should I leave? You wanted me here."

"Now Soul. And I didn't want you here. You wanted to come here." Maka started pushing him towards the door. He looked over his shoulder and spotted Jessie.

"Is that your friend? Hi friend!" he spun on his heels out from Maka's grasp and walked up to Jessie.

"Soul… OUT." He held out his hand quickly and looked at Jessie.

"Hello Jessie. I'm assuming that's your name because Maka keeps saying it every time I talk to her."

"Jessie, just ignore him. He doesn't know anything." Maka tried to get Soul out by grabbing his hands but he wouldn't budge. He kept pulling his hand back, pulling Maka along with it.

"Hi." Jessie said in a really confused tone.

"Soul you're freaking her out! I'll see you later okay?" she finally got him from his spot and outside the door. Maka closed and locked the door, leaning her back on it.

"Ha, sorry. He's yeah. That's my friend. Kinda… crazy." She swirled her finger next to her head and smiled. Jesse smiled too and giggled.

"I… can tell. Plus he was kinda cute." Maka raised her eyebrows and blushed a little. Soul banged his head on the door making Maka jump from where she was leaning.

"Uhg… Soul." She kicked the door with her boot and walked back into the kitchen. When they walked away, they could hear and faint 'ow.' And a thud to the ground outside.