Here is chapter 10! Sorry I didn't update the past two days. I was busy with swimming and everything. Yesterday I saw a really cool, scary, suspenseful movie. I saw World War Z. *(^o^)* Have any of you seen it yet or want to see it?

Well any way as promised, this chapter will be better for Maka and Soul. This is actually a huge turning point in their relationship. I hope you guys will enjoy this chapter.

I do not own Soul Eater

Chapter 10 ~ My Hero Is Also My Hope

"Soul…" he heard. He looked up to see Maka looking at him. "What are you doing here?" Soul eyes widen at what she asked. He sat on the bed a closer to her. He put his hand on her cheek. Maka was surprised at first but leaned into his hand.

"I'm here to see if you're okay." He said.

"You really do care about me?" she whispered. Soul smiled.

"Of course I do. You're someone important to me." he said, Maka couldn't believe it.

"Why wouldn't it be better for everyone if I left?" She whispered.

"No because I need you. I don't know who everyone is but they must be stupid if they don't want you in their lives." He said. Maka's eyes widen. No one has ever said that before. He continued. "I just wished I could have done something more for you."

"You don't have to worry about me Soul." Maka said. She felt all weak from what happened.

"See here is the thing. I do worry about you. You're always by yourself and I don't think you should anymore. I want to help you. I want to be there for you." He then grabbed Maka arm. "I want to know your pain." Maka looked away but Soul would get in front of her. "Why did you cut yourself?"

"The pain was too much for me to hold. I had no one. I was so alone and lost. When I cut myself it made me feel a bit better. The feeling of being alone still there, but no one would understand. No one will take the time to help me. No one will listen to me." she said some tears fell from her eyes. Soul used his thumbs to wipe them away.

"I will listen to your pain. I want to help you. Whenever I look at you, you seem to be sad and in pain. I don't want to see that." He said. He held her hand. "I want you to trust me. I will help you." Maka sighed.

"See that's another thing I can't trust you because I afraid." She said. She looked at Soul and in his eyes was concern.

"What are you afraid off." He asked. Maka held his hand tighter.

"I'm afraid that if I trust someone, it will break. The trust is there and you tell them everything, they promise to be there forever, but then it's gone. All the trust you placed in someone is gone. It's not there anymore and trust, the bond is broken. I don't want that so I trust no one. I keep everything to myself and that's it." She said.

"I'm not like that though. I promise to protect you. I promise help you no matter what. I promise to stay by your side. I want to be there for you." He said. Maka couldn't believe he was saying this. Maka started shacking a bit. "Hey what's wrong?" She sat up a bit.

"That seems too good to be true, like it doesn't even seem real. It's what I want, but there's no way I can have that. That life would be perfect, but I'm far from a perfect life so I can't have that." Maka said starting to feel tears fall frown her face. Soul then surprised by hugging her. "Wh-what are you…" she started but then he cut her off.

"I will never ever do that to you. You're an important person to me. I like spending time with you. I like talking to you." He let go of her enough to look her in the eyes. "I like you."

"Wh-what?" she said stuttering, something she has never done before. This was new for her. No one ever said that her. Not even her father. "What did you just say?"

"I said I like you." He said. He put his for head on hers. "Maybe even more."

"Mo-more?" she said. This was new.

"Yeah, definitely more." He said. Maka was now blushing, another thing she has never done before. Soul smiled. "I love you." He whispered. Now Maka knew she was blushing even more, but she like it. It made her feel better. She then hugged him.

"I don't know what to say." She said. Soul held her closer to him. He really did love her. She was strong and brave. He loved that about her. She was herself and she was different from everyone else. Not just because of her condition but because of her personality. He loves her and he wanted to protect her. He wanted to make sure nothing like this ever happens again.

"I'll protect you Maka. I promise. I promise I will help you." He whispered. Maka nodded and leaned her head on his shoulder. A few tears fell, but not from sadness. She was couldn't believe he was here for her. He rubbed her back to comfort her. "I promise to save you from your pain."

The next day, the doctor did some more checks on her. He told the both of them she was fine and ready to go. He said that Maka should push herself and just rest for a while. They walked out, Maka was quiet. Soul noticed but he grabbed Maka's hand. She blushed but accepted and held his hand. She then rested her head and his shoulder and he smiled. He then looked at her. She a small smile on her face, as if she was shy to smile. He smiled to himself. A thought then came to mind.

"Hey Maka," he said. Maka looked up at him. "Where were your parents? How come they weren't there?" Maka stopped and let go of his hand. Soul stopped and saw that she was looking at the ground, bangs covering her eyes. "Maka?"

"They're out of town on a business trip. I guess I forgot to mention that." She said smiling. A fake smile. She had to fake it. "They'll be home soon. Don't worry about it Soul." Maka said with the fake smile still. 'He already knows about the condition and that I cut myself… I can't tell him about papa…' she thought.

"Uh okay, if your okay." He said. He put his hand on her cheek. "If something is ever bothering you, come to me. I'll be there to help you." He removed his hand and pulled up her sleeve. "I'll help you, I promise." Maka felt her eyes water, but nodded. Soul smiled. He then used his thumb to wipe away the tears.

"Sorry I worried you." She whispered. "I just thought I handle stuff on my own." Soul caressed her cheek. Move closer to her to that their foreheads and noses were touching. They were so close the only thing that wasn't touching was…

"You're not alone anymore. You have me and the others. When you tell them about your condition they'll accept you too. You have me." Soul knew that right now they were both blushing. "Hey Maka," he said.

"Yeah…" she whispered. She was freaking out. His face was really close to hers. She didn't know what he was thinking right now.

"Do you trust me?" he asked. Maka was quiet. After everything he has done for her, why wouldn't she trust him? She was going to put her trust with him.

"Yes, I trust you." She said. He smiled. Then, he closed the distance.

The kiss was soft. It wasn't rough or filled with lust. It was soft and gentle. Maka's hand found its way up to his hair. She buried her fingers in his hair with one hand and gripped onto his shirt with the other. Soul held her close to him, afraid that she could run away. One hand was around her waist, the other was still on her cheek. Maka liked it. No, she loved it. So did Soul.

They parted, both out of breath. Soul looked at Maka who was so red. Maka still couldn't believe that happened. Soul then hugged her by surprised. She accepted the hug. Soul held her tightly not wanting this moment they have to leave. They both walked home, hand in hand.

'Soul saved me from my stupid mistake. He saved me from being alone. He saved me so far. He is like a hero or something.' She thought. She looked over at Soul. He glanced down at her and smiled. She smiled back. 'He's my hero at least. He's my hope…'

Awww... that's cute. I hope you guys liked this chapter. I also am working a new story! *(^o^)* I won't tell you what story... but it's coming along. I'm still working on Never Alone so please wait a bit longer. Thank you!

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