Blazerules34: Yeah, it's been a while! I'm sorry I haven't updated, and the last chapter was short, so this one is longer, I promise! So let's get to it!

That night, I got out of the hospital and headed to the home Soul and I shared. It seemed oddly familiar, and when I commented to Soul on that, he said we used to live here and he was saving it in case we ever came back. All of that brought back many memories of fun times, sad times, and of course, angry times.

"I think we used to argue a lot, "I laughed and Soul chuckled. "We still do, "He said and that started to get me laughing again. "So, for dinner, let's have… Chinese! "I exclaimed at the end. "Cool, "Soul said (Yes, he finally said it!). So I ordered some Chinese food. After that, we watched T.V. till like, 8:00 and then I got up.

"I'm going to bed, long day tomorrow. "I said, and he yawned. "Is that all you have to say? "I asked him and he nodded. I turned my back on him but muttered one word as I left, "Men," shaking my head. I didn't miss his laughter at that, like it was some old joke. I left the room and went to bed.

That morning I got up at 8:00, and took a shower. I started making food, and went to wake up Soul. I knocked on his door, and got no answer. "I'm coming in, "I called and opened the door. He was lying on his bed, still asleep, sprawled around his bed. He had no shirt on. My face started burning, and I turned half way towards the door.

"Maka Chop! "I yelled and slammed the book on his head. "Dammit, Maka, that's how you used to wake me up. I didn't miss it at all. "He groaned, rubbing his head. I waved the book threateningly over my head. He flinched and glared at me with pained crimson eyes. "Get dressed, we have to be at school in forty five minutes, I made breakfast. "I said and walked away.

"Why were you blushing? "He yelled after me, but I ignored him. I was already finishing my breakfast when he emerged from his room, combing his hair. "You never answered question, "He said as he sat down. "You are going to make us late. "I answered and stood up, yawning.

He stuffed his food in his face, got up and left for the garage. I found him standing next to a motorcycle. "Um, don't tell me, we used to go to school on this all the time, "I said as I looked at the black and yellow motorcycle. "Yep, oh and by the way, the paparazzi will be at the school step's waiting for us. Tsubaki called me and warned me. Your cell phone is apparently turned off. "He informed me and climbed on. I did the same and held onto his back.

My skirt ruffled in the wind as we flew down streets and sharp corners. I was wearing my white shirt, a yellow vest, a black trench coat, and my patterned red short skirt. Ok, it wasn't as short as some skirts, but it was the shortest I owned. Tsubaki was right. Soul parked his motorcycle and I hopped off, pulling him with me.

Camera's flashed, questions were asked. Things like "Maka, how are you feeling about school?" and "How long ago did you plan this?" and worst of all, "How do you feel about Danny right now?" Soul put his hands on my shoulders and I didn't look back as we climbed the stairs. I was really trying not to cry.

As we reached the top, Soul pulled me aside. "Are you ok? "He asked me, and something told me he was concerned. I don't know how I knew; it was like something in my soul told me. And no, it wasn't his expression, he was wearing his poker face (A/N: Ok, what she's talking about is her partner/meister bond thing).

"Yes, I'll be ok, why? "I said and slowed my breathing. "You'll be asked questions like that all day. You have a lot of fans in this school. Some for your music, some for the things you did for this school, and some for both, "He started walking away, and I wondered why people admired me for things I did here.

We met everyone else outside the doorway. Liz immediately noticed my expression and pulled me away from everyone else. "Are you going to make it? "She whispered and I nodded. "Are you ready? Stein is going to be teaching us all day. "She added and I made a face. "IS he going to throw scalpels at Blackstar? "I asked her. "Most likely, and he is most likely going to not miss. "She said and I smirked.

We started walking in, and I noticed all the stares and whispers going around. I was walking at the front of the group, Soul was slouched forward next to me, Liz was trying to convince Kid he was symmetrical, and Blackstar kept jumping everywhere. I sighed and looked for Patti. She was showing Crona her stuffed giraffe.

I found the classroom and found a seat. Soul sat next to me, Tsubaki sat on my other side, and I realized how familiar our bands were with each other. A memory struck me: Laughing at Blackstar as he fell off of something, and Soul was sighing, Liz and Patti were laughing as well, and Tsubaki was running forward to where she estimated he would land. Crona was hiding under a bench.

Stein entered the classroom, and a hush fell over the room. "I am the biggest man on earth! I play the drums, sol I'm also the loud-"Blackstar never finished because he got a scalpel buried in his head. "You may live with me on a bus, but I won't tolerate you here. "Stein told him. He sat down, looking dazed as Tsubaki went over and pulled out the scalpel and pressed a cloth to his head.

"Ok, so we will begin class with a dissection. "Stein droned on. I tuned him out and sat at my desk, thinking. Memories were flitting in and out of my mind, and it was frustrating me to death. There was a guy with three eyes, and I remembered punching him, but I don't know why. A lady with the eyes of a snake attacking me, trying to kill me. A black-and-red scythe with eyes showing the reflection of my Soul with no shirt on, talking me through something.

Stein's dissection passed and on came lunch, followed by more stares and whispers. I followed Soul, Liz and Tsubaki as we went through the lunch line. I wasn't really paying attention though, just going through the motions. When we sat down, I started chewing my food without knowing what it was.

"Well, this is a first, "Liz drawled and I looked up in surprise. "What do you mean? "I asked. "You always pay attention, and I bet you didn't hear a word Stein said. "Liz accused. "No, I wasn't paying attention because I'm getting so many memories from this place… "I muttered, looking down at my plate. "Oh, that's good, "Liz said and continued chatting about her nail polish.

That's just how I went through my day. Not paying attention, not even when Blackstar fell off the desk into a Stein, who stabbed his ass with a scalpel. I didn't pay attention when Kid went through a meltdown, something about how unsymmetrical his name was. I didn't even pay attention when we went on our motorcycle ride back home.

"You've been quiet, "Soul observed when we got home. "I've been thinking. "I told him. He smirked and said "That's not unusual for you. ". "I realized that, "I shot back. "But will you be ok? "He asked me seriously, smirk gone from his face. That feeling in my soul, like what he was feeling, told me he was feeling extremely concerned. "I'll be ok, I think. "I said.

I hoped my words were true.

Blazerules34: Wow, this took a while, but its 1, 370 words, not counting this! What now? Oh yeah, I'm in Tennessee now! There's internet but it's locked!