Soul's POV

I was surprised she took the matter calmly. At least it looked like she took it calmly. I was even more surprised at Maka's response. "Soul Evans, I feel EXACTLY the same way…" her words echoed in the depths of my brain. I watched her and her friends enter the same room, so she obviously wasn't going to the restroom. I waited next to the door she entered.

When she came out of the room she looked a little flustered. As we walked across the room to Kid and Black*Star, I could feel the energy tense between us. I pulled her aside and looked at her, confused. "Soul, it's fine that we like each other and all… But just a tip for your future love life; don't go around kissing girls as soon as you find out you like each other."

Ehhh now you've done it Soul. Don't ruin the relationship you already have. "Sorry Maka. The moment just kind of took me over." SHUT UP you idiot! Stop making excuses or your gonna end up with a sore head! She looked up at me, her mouth smiling, but her eyes were like daggers. She was clearly not happy.

After easing her up a bit, we continued for Kid and Black*Star, and noticed their weapons already by their sides. Another slow song came on, but I decided to sit this one out, based on Maka's mood. What made her so upset anyways? Doesn't she like me back in the same way? I swear women are never happy… I rolled my eyes.

After chatting with a few more people, we said our goodbyes. We rode home and slipped into our pjs. "Maka will you please tell me what's wrong?" She wouldn't even sit on the couch with me. Instead she sat on a chair in the dining room, reading one of her books. She put her book down, and with a sad look on her face, sat down beside me.

"You didn't do anything wrong Soul, I just never told you that I promised myself I would never fall in love. After my father and mother divorced, he slept around with every girl in town. I was afraid that if I ever had feelings for a guy, that they would just screw me over, like my father did to so many woman. So made a promise to myself I wouldn't let that happen."

I could tell this was going to be a touchy subject for her… "Soul we've only known each other for a few days. When you kissed me I assumed you were going to be just like my father, making a move that soon." Shit… "But for some odd reason, I think you're different. Let's just take things slow ok? I don't want to rush into something like this."

Well I can definitely understand why… I thought about it for a few minutes. I nodded, decided to go to bed. "Well I'm going to head off." I remembered the dream she had the other night. I hope these memories of her father don't bring on another nightmare. "Happy 15th Birthday Maka," I said and ruffed her hair as I started off to my bedroom.

I was immediately greeted with a heavy book to the top of the head. "Another tip:" I heard her say as I laid on the floor holding my head. "Never mess with a girl's hair. Goodnight" I heard her giggle, and I left the room with a sore head.

Maka's POV

I went to bed shortly after Soul, and couldn't sleep. My mind too focused on everything that had happened. Sure… I might have enjoyed the kiss a little, but he had no right. He didn't know how you'd react. Stop blaming him, it's your own fault. I decided to wake up early, and make a nice breakfast for Soul. I'll apologize and hopefully he will forgive me for being such an ass.

Finally happy with my thoughts. I slowly drifted off to sleep.

The next morning…

I woke up from the knock on my door. "Oi, Maka, you alive in there?" I glanced at my clock. So much for waking up early and making breakfast… "Yeah I'll be out in a minute" I said loudly, so Soul could hear me through the door. It was already a little after noon.

I quickly dressed, putting on some blue jean shorts and a thin black tee. I put hair in pig tails and walked out to find a sandwich waiting for me. "Thanks" I said and took a bite as I sat down."Soul I'm sorry for being so upset with you last night. I just don't like making mistakes."

He looked at me and frowned. "People have to make mistakes, it's how they learn. You don't have to keep apologizing. I forgive you" He began to smile. "Thanks Soul." I finished my sandwich and threw away the napkin it was on. "He, no problem, forgiving is just something a cool guy like me does." He grinned and I giggled.

Soul's POV

I was glad everything was back to normal with us. I really thought I was going to be in the doghouse for a while. "I think we're going to start school tomorrow." This was the last thing I wanted to hear from her. I knew it was going to be soon, but not this soon. "Well, at least I've already met Black*Star and Kid, so I can hang out with them when I get tired of you."

I smirked but Maka answered me with an evil glare. No Mak a chop, No Maka chop, No Maka chop. I pleaded over and over again, silently in my head. Thankfully all I got was her glare. "You better watch it, Soul Eater. Just because you're my partner does not mean you can push me around." I wasn't sure if she was being serious or not until she grinned.

"Well, okay then." It was a quiet Sunday afternoon, and later in the evening, Maka got a call from Tsubaki. After talking for a few minutes, she hung up and put her phone back in her pocket. "They want us to come over for dinner."Maka turned and looked at me. "Sounds good to me, I'm starving" I said, and watched her tighten her pig tails.

"Well I guess we are in for an action packed night." I was confused at her comment, and headed out the door. We rode off on the bike, Maka giving me directions. They weren't too far away, so it didn't take long to get there. It wasn't action packed at all. To my surprise, even with Black*Star around, it was a very quiet dinner.

After Maka and I helped clean off the table, Black*Star stretched, and then grinned. "Alright Maka, let's head outside." The four of us went to the backyard. It was dusk, and the sun was setting, leaving a beautiful purple color to the sky. "Maka Albarn," Black*Star started to say, "I challenge you to an official fight." My eyes widened.

She hadn't even seen me in weapon form yet! Let alone matching wavelengths! I could tell if we were going to win this fight, it would be by sheer luck. Tsubaki glared at Black*Star. "BLACK*STAR THEY HAVEN'T EVEN MATCHED WAVELENGTHS YET. A FIGHT IS FINE, BUT AN OFFICIAL FIGHT? THEY HAVEN'T EVEN LEARNED ANY ATTACKS YET! WE'RE GOING TO KILL THEM ARE YOU CRAZY?"

I could tell Maka was scared. I was her first partner, she'd never fought before, and neither had I. "Hey." I said to Maka. Tsubaki and Black*Star were yelling at each other. "The fight has started and they're just arguing, leaving us an open attack." She nodded and I changed into my scythe form. I felt Maka's hands grip tight around my staff.

Tsubaki and Black*Star didn't even notice. I felt our wavelengths match, and Maka must've too, because she charged at Black*Star. He didn't see us until it was too late for him to react. Maka brought me down and I sliced across his chest. He flew backward. "Black*Star!" Tsubaki ran to his side. Since this was an official fight, we had to fight until one of us couldn't fight anymore. Which gives Black*Star the upper hand in many ways

Black*Star stood up, Maka hit him hard enough in the right spot, so he was wounded pretty bad. Tsubaki changed into a shuriken, and Black*Star threw her towards us with amazing power. Maka bounded out of the way and charged at Black*Star again. This time he seen her coming, and shoved his fist into her back, channeling his wavelength into her.

Because of her weak state with the wound on her side, the move had an amazing effect, and she couldn't stand back up, causing us to lose, and an easy win for Black*Star. "YAHOO" he shouted. I changed back to human form and crouched down beside Maka. "I see what you mean by action packed" I grinned and helped her up. She was a little shaken, but was back to normal in a little while.

After listening to Black*Star's ranting about how great and powerful he was, we left for home, as it was getting late, and we both had school in the morning. We both went to bed as soon as we got home. I fell into a deep sleep. It had been a busy night.