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"Maka!" Spirit called out for her.
He had tried again and again to talk to her. She couldn't have really disowned him, could she? It was a mistake that that woman was there on their father-daughter date. He loved Maka and her mama the most! He knew he really screwed up, but he was trying to fix it.
"Maka, I'm really sorry!" Spirit said still chasing her.
He had seen her in the morning as he roamed the halls of the school. Right after class he followed her and she tried her best to escape. He had called out for her, said many cute pet names which made her walk faster, and tried to convince people in front of her to stop her. She would escape into another class and then it would begin all over once the class was over. He needed to talk to her. His only little girl couldn't hate him.
He also needed to talk to her about the rumors he had heard. His little girl was still too young to date. He was a bad husband, but he refused to be a bad father. He would change if only for Maka. Spirit knew that that sounded like an excuse to her, but he was committed this time because of the conversation he had with Kid.
On her last period of class, she had escaped out the window. Dr. Stein hadn't said anything only smiled and waved. She had also heard him tell her papa he hadn't seen her. She rushed down to the café where she was supposed to meet Kid. Knowing him, he was already there waiting. She'd have to meet Black*Star right after too; he had training right after school so he couldn't meet with them at the café.
"He followed me everywhere!" Maka slammed the books she was carrying down on the table, "I finally got rid of him."
Kid looked at her surprised. He had never seen Maka that mad. He was actually rather confused. He took a sip of his coffee as she sat down. Kid had seen Spirit chasing down his daughter and felt guilty that he still hadn't talked to Maka about Spirit.
"Have you ever considered forgiving him?" Kid asked, "I mean truly forgive him and give him a free slate."
Maka looked at him bewildered. What was the matter with him? She glared at Kid. Was it because he was a guy and felt the same way as her father? Did Kid like Patty and Liz? What a jerk!
She began to gather her things. Kid held her wrists. He waited until she looked into his eyes.
"Listen to me before you jump to conclusions." Kid sighed.
"Fine," Maka snapped at him, "Make it quick. I've decided I don't want to be here!"
"You need to grow up, Maka." Kid simply stated, "You need to drop your anger towards your father about his past actions. Yes, he cheated on your mother, once. Spirit has done so much to try and make things right again; not out of guilt but out of genuine love. What did your mom do? She packed up and left."
"Shut up." Maka glared at him, "Shut up."
"She packed up and left." Kid continued "Sure, she sends you a postcard every once in a while, but Spirit's the one that actually stayed behind to make sure you were raised right and taken care of."
"Shut up, Kid!" Maka yelled, "What about your parents? Huh? Are you even a real person or just a fragment of Lord Death?"
Maka suddenly wished she could take the words back at the look on Kid's face. It was a mixture of agony and anger. His voice was low, but fierce.
"I had a mother, thank you very much. She died, remember, and my father fell deep in depression. He locked himself in work to forget. I wish I had a father like yours Maka! A father who is willing to repair what is broken."
There was a heavy silence. Kid stood up first leaving money for the bill and walked away. Maka felt her heart sink as she saw him wipe a tear from his face. She tried to hold back her tears but when she couldn't she walked out of the café.
"I made it!" Black*Star said with a grin, "I beat Sid early this time and came to meet up with you guys!"
"Sorry," Maka said softly, "Not today Black*Star."
"Are you crying?" Black*Star asked, "Did Kid make you cry? I'll beat him to a pulp."
Maka shook her head, "Leave him alone. I did enough damage. See you later Black*Star."
She was about to run away when Black*Star caught her by the wrist and hugged her. He had known her since they were kids, back when Spirit used to bring her over to the school and Sid would tell Black*Star to be nice to her. This wasn't Maka. She wasn't a cry baby.
"Don't worry." Black*Star whispered, "I'm right here."
Tsubaki stood paralyzed. She had followed him to remind him he still had a quiz to make up. She felt like screaming but remained quiet. She wanted to be the only one to see his gentle side. Tsubaki wanted to be the only one who saw his gentle smile, his soft voice, the way his eyes glistened.
She knew it was wrong, but she wished that he only noticed her. She wanted all the love he had to only be directed at her. That was the problem with love. She was allowed to love whoever she pleased, but so was he. She followed close behind as Black*Star walked Maka home.
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"Catch you later man!" Soul said as he did his handshake with Black*Star.
Maka was lying on the couch too exhausted to walk to her bedroom. Soul had only heard the short version of the story: Tomorrow Kid was going to get the beating of his life. Soul sighed. That was something to worry about tomorrow at the moment he had to take care of Maka. He walked to where she was.
"Wanna talk about it?" He asked as he sat on the table in front of her.
She hid her face in the pillow that was on the couch. What could she say to him? She was tired of listening to the truth at the moment. Kid was right about forgiving her father and that's what stung most. She wanted to listen to lies.
Yes, that's what she wanted. She wanted to listen to the lies her father used to say to her mother. The more she helped Black*Star and Kid the lonelier she got. Who would love her the way Kid loved Liz or the way Black*Star loved Tsubaki?
"Lie to me." She finally whispered.
Soul looked at her confused as she sat up. Lie to her about what? What could Kid have possibly told her?
"Uh, you're fat?" He offered, "I didn't break your alarm clock three months ago. I wasn't the one who left the bathroom a mess. I cleaned my room today."
She laughed bitterly. Soul's frown deepened. He didn't understand. Her olive eyes looked into his ruby ones.
"Tell me you love me." She said.
"Maka, are you mpht…"Soul was pulled forward by Maka to kiss.
It was intoxicating and addictive. He briefly wondered where she learned to kiss the way she was. His feelings were all too clear to him now. He loved the girl who was currently kissing him. He moved closer to her a little space was too much. She suddenly pushed him away.
"Sorry, Soul." She said getting up and leaving to her room, "I guess that was uncool of me."
He really, really wanted to beat Kid up now.
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~(.3.)~ A kiss finally happened. Woot!