Okay, I would like to say one thing: I'm sorry! Time just got away from me, and with school starting up I was just way too busy to write. But you guys don't want excuses, so before getting into the story, I would just like to thank you all for the lovely reviews. I never imagined that there would be so many! I hope you all enjoy~
Usual warnings still apply and Soul Eater is still not mine.
Why did I feel this way? Wasn't it wrong to feel so angry that you couldn't see straight? No, not wrong-unhealthy? Maybe, if the reason you're so is angry is a good one. What about if you caught your friend in the arms of another good friend? Shouldn't the feelings be more positive? You should be glad that the two found each other, or some other sappy shit, right?
No, not in my case.
I felt like all the air had been snatched from my body in one go, my mouth dry as my stomach churned. I was shaking as some sort of rage bubbled in my soul, gazing down at the balcony in disbelief. Kid and Black Star. Together. Kissing. Just what was wrong with this picture? Why did it make me so upset? It's not like I owned either of the two, so they should be able to make-out with whoever they want, right?
I turned my back to the window, shoving my hands into my pockets as I stalked back to Class Crescent Moon. I wasn't in the mood to deal with Maka and the other girls, so I supposed it wouldn't hurt to get to class early. There was just something about that scene that tore me up inside.
Maybe I was just being possessive of Kid? It would make sense, since I'd been playing the role of his boyfriend all weekend. But why? I wasn't attached to him or anything. Cool guys just don't flip out over such trivial things, after all. Was there something more behind these feelings? I'd thought it was only lust while we were acting in such close quarters, but now...
"Damn, this is so not cool," I grumbled to myself.
What's going on? Why is Black Star...?
I was confused about his behavior, but this one kiss answered everything and more. There was so much I was feeling from Black Star, emotions that Soul hadn't-and probably wouldn't-express to me. The sensations of Black Star's mouth against mine caused my mind to go blank, my body moving on pure instinct.
I allowed Black Star to hold me close as I tangled my hands in his wild, teal-colored hair. His embrace was strong, as if he was afraid that I'd disappear had he not been holding on to me. His mouth moved frantically to communicate everything he felt, and I understood it all perfectly-I could taste his determination to prove himself, the frustration that I'd never noticed his feelings, as well as a certain possessive bite mixing in between.
Black Star pulled back slightly, pressing his forehead to mine. His eyes were wild with emotion, seeming to stare straight into my soul.
"Now do ya see, Kiddo?" He asked softly, his breath fanning over my face. I just nodded dumbly, not trusting my voice at that particular moment.
So much was going on, I could hardly keep up. First, there was Patty's stupid movie. Then there was the issue with Soul; I found it nearly impossible to keep myself together, especially when I had to act in such close-quarters with him. Finally, there was Black Star-the only person I'd told my feelings towards Soul to-confessing his feelings to me.
Just what was wrong with my life?
"Why me...?" I muttered with a groan, running a hand through my hair in frustration.
"Uh, Kid? Is something up?" Black Star asked with a confused look. I glanced up at him, feeling absolutely overwhelmed.
"I-I just need some time to think..." I mumbled, shoving past him.
That was an understatement; I'd need a lot of time to think things over.
When the girls arrived to Class Crescent Moon after finishing lunch, they found that the atmosphere was oddly...tense. Few people were in the room, since lunch had only just ended. Among the handful of people present was Soul, who Maka noticed seemed rather upset. The scythe meister immediately took her place beside her weapon, curiosity getting the best of her.
"Soul, what's wrong? You just disappeared during lunch..." She questioned. Soul gave a dry laugh.
"Nothing's wrong. Everything is just fucking peachy," He grumbled in reply. Maka blinked, taken aback at the sudden spite the albino displayed.
"Just because something's bothering you doesn't mean you should take it out on other people, Soul. That's what you always tell me," Maka reminded softly.
"..."
Soul had no response. After a few silent moments, he turned away from his partner and faced stubbornly forward. Maka could tell that he was struggling with something on the inside, but she could only hope that nothing negative would come of Soul shoving it aside.
"What's up with the boys lately? It's like they're all PMS-ing," Liz noted, sliding into the seat behind Maka.
"I'm not sure..." Maka sighed. All this drama was really starting to concern her. Tsubaki sat beside her, her face expressing that she felt the same way.
"I hope Black Star isn't doing anything too reckless," Tsubaki murmured, clutching her hands in a silent prayer.
"Where is he, anyway?" Liz asked, looking around the room as more students came in from lunch.
"And Kiddo, too. He isn't here either!" Patty pointed out.
"I have a bad feeling that something terrible is gonna h-happen..." Crona muttered, shaking slightly as she gripped at her arms in a self-embrace. Patty cocked her head to the side.
"What makes you say that?"
As if on cue, Kid entered the room with Black Star not too far behind. The two paused just before the rest of the group, both immediately noticing the odd air about the classroom. Kid glanced over at Maka, a confused look on his face.
"Did something happen...?"
Maka opened her mouth to reply, but Soul beat her to it with a dark chuckle. The weapon glanced up with a bitter smile on his face, his gaze narrowing on Kid.
"You of all people would know what happened, Kid. You're the root cause of everything that's happened so far!" He snarled. Kid appeared taken aback, his eyes widening in shock.
"H-Huh? Soul, what are you-"
"Don't act like you're surprised!" Soul interrupted, "We're not on set right now, remember? Did you think you still were, or do you just make it a habit of making out with every guy you happen to be alone with?"
The entire class had gone completely silent in watching the boys' confrontation. Crona whimpered from her seat with a small mutter of 'I knew it' while the other girls gaped at what they were witnessing. Black Star seemed oddly somber, though upon studying his expression one could conclude that he was just as bewildered at Soul's behavior as the next student. Kid, however, quickly snapped out of his shock, clenching his fists in sudden anger.
"What does it matter to you, Soul?" The young shinigami asked calmly, tone completely contradictory to his tense form. "Since when do you care about my personal affairs?"
"I started caring when I got involved! Damn it, Kid, you're the one that screwed me over! Everything was just fine until the past weekend!" Soul shouted, rising to his feet. "Because you know what? I regret doing any and everything with you!"
Soul's words hung in the air with a long silence following them. The only sound that was heard was the weapon's heavy breathing from his outburst. Maka was the first one to snap out of her daze, putting a hand on Soul's shoulder.
"Soul, you don't mean that-"
"No, Maka, I'm sure he does," Kid cut in with a slightly shaken tone. "Why else would he have said it?"
"..."
For once, Maka didn't have an answer. She had never once thought that she and her friends could come across such a conflict within their own group, so she didn't have the slightest clue as to how to solve it. Not without knowing the full story, at least.
Without a reply from any of the girls or even Soul, Kid turned on his heel and made for the door. He paused just before it, glancing back slightly-though, not at Soul.
"Come on, Black Star, or I'll leave you behind."
"H-Huh? Uh, yeah..." Black Star replied, looking uneasily back at the others. Natural compliance was not a specific trait of Black Star's, but he followed the shinigami from the classroom anyways, which left the other students to dwell upon what had just occurred.
"Soul, what came over you?!" Maka cried, finally finding her voice once more. Soul didn't spare her a glance. He only stuck his hands in his jacket pockets and made his way past the desks.
"I don't need this shit. If all you guys are gonna do is pester me about my 'issues', then I'm out of here."
Ignoring the girls' protests, Soul also made his leave. This left the few students that had returned from lunch and the rest of Maka's pitiful group in the classroom.
"...I told you guys that something b-bad was gonna happen," Crona finally muttered, giving the girls a pointed look.
"Y-You...You jinxed it!" Liz declared. She didn't want to believe that this was meant to happen. Patty remained strangely silent beside her older sister, a crestfallen look upon her usual cheery face.
"Oh, dear, this is terrible," Tsubaki sighed. The weapon had a faint clue about what went on between Kid and Black Star, but as to why Soul had such a reaction over it, she wasn't so sure.
"I just don't understand," Maka murmured quietly, hands clutching her skirt tightly. "What happened just now?"
This was so hard to write. I'm still not incredibly happy with it, but I suppose it works. Please don't hate me or Soul, the next chapter should explain more. And to be honest, I'm not sure where the Star/Kid came from, 'cause it wasn't originally supposed to be there...
BUT! Since I originally planned this to be a SoKi, it shall stay a SoKi, so enjoy the Star/Kid while you can. I'll probably end up writing a different story for that pairing anyway, so don't be too disappointed!
Lastly, I wanted to know something: Do you guys enjoy me switching the POV between the boys, or do you guys prefer the normal POV? Let me know your opinions!