Chapter 10:
(Kidd's POV)
I cannot understand why. But I need to win her from Soul. I need to. I need to.
"Maka, come see the dragon lilies in the pond over here. I think you'll like it," I give off a dashing smile and take her by the hand. But when I look over my shoulder, Soul's got her other hand. We're playing tug-a-war with the girl we love. Childish
Maka gripped our hands and clashed us together. I'm guessing she knows, and she's upset. She walks over to me, and takes my hand. She helps pull me up, and then we head to the pond. Soul's giving off bad energy.
Watch me kiss your girl, Soul
I take her hand and hold it to my chest. I say "Can you feel my heart beating?" She closes her eyes and nods. I smooth her chin with my thumb and bring her face towards mine.
(Maka's POV)
What's happening? I can't move, I can't speak. The Grim Reaper's heartbeat. I forgot... This is bad! His heartbeat can capture anyone... Soul! Help! My mind. Is cut off from the world. It's just me... and Kidd. No... Don't pull me away from him...
(Kidd's POV)
I pull her lips closer as they touch. I can feel the fear striving through her for a split second as her eyes snap open, and she pushes me away, falling on the floor.
She gets up and doesn't say a word, then she runs to Soul... Crying? That's not good...
(Soul's POV)
My girlfriend is running into my arms. It almost pushes me over. When I look down, I see tear stains on my chest where her head is. She's crying.
Kidd... I'm going to kill you!
"Black Star, either come with me to ask Kidd what the hell he did to Maka, or stay here and hold her." I say, not looking over, and holding her head close to me.
"Tsubaki, hold Maka" Black Star rises and grabs Maka from me. He yanks her towards him and gives me a dirty stare. He holds her tight. "We'll protect you. Your boyfriend loves you. Remember that"
"Black Star, be careful" Tsubaki takes Maka who's almost stopped crying. But her sobs are still there, faint.
"Maka..." I say. I go up to her and inches before we kiss, she says,
"Stop... I can't kiss you... with the lips that kissed him..." I look at her, her eyes are honest. She didn't intend to. In fact, he forced her. I can feel the sorrow and remorse in her eyes. But it's not her fault. So I lean in closer.
"You can." I kiss her and she's so glad to have familiar lips against hers, she almost pushes me over. I hold her and say "I know it wasn't your intention. I'm in love with you. Do you love me?" She looks at me and a second later and says
"I'm in love with you. Always will be." She kisses me and then I walk away.
I need a Meister. No. I don't. I need Maka. I need her to be ok. I have to do this. Not as her weapon, but as her boyfriend.
"Kidd! You have some explaining to do! And you better make it quick! I'm losing my patience. No weapons. This is a man-to-man talk. Over Maka." I say, I'm furious, and I'm crazy in love. What won't I do for her?
"Alright. Simple. I love Maka and I made a move on her. Anything else you want to know." He says, bluntly.
"Yeah, just why MY girl?" I say, I'm now upset with everything. Including myself
"Because she's perfect."
Now... All that matters is comforting her. If I hurt Kidd, Maka will have my head for breakfast. A shiver runs down my spine. As I walk back, my eyes widen. Justin's there.