The 4th month since Kid asked Maka out...

BlackStar was playing video games with Kid at his house.

"Hey man! You just cheated!"

"No I didn't. You need to step up your game!"

"No way! I'm already better than you!"

They continued to battle until they reached game over. Kid called for his victory.

"I win. You owe me 20 bucks," BlackStar handed over the money and Kid kept on talking. "How about we host a party tonight?"

"Based on your victory? You're taking this too far."

"No, just for fun."

"At your house?"

"Where else?"

"I guess. It's your choice since it's gonna be at your place."

"Alright then, I'll start calling people." Kid stood up and walked over to the phone. BlackStar then remembered something.

"Kid! Are you dating Maka?"

"Yup." He responded, dialing a number. BlackStar was shocked.

"Why?"

Not that I have anything against it or anything.

"Because Liz and I are planning on getting rid of her." Kid simply answered.

"What?! Kid you bastard!"

"Excuse me?" He put down the phone and slowly turned to BlackStar.

"You heard me! What the hell?! Is something wrong with you?!"

"No. If you want me to explain, then just ask," BlackStar had a frown on his face, expecting an answer. Kid sighed. "No one likes Maka, right?"

Soul likes Maka. BlackStar thought.

"Well, Liz and I plan to drive her out of everyone's lives. I'm basically agreeing to her plan, since her and I made a deal. My popularity will be boosted if I do this. Anyway, we think me dating her will make her attached to me. So when I break up with her, she'll be crushed and never want to see me again. Liz will make sure it's worse, I don't know how though."

BlackStar clenched his fists.

"Kid I'll kill you!" He said through gritted teeth. BlackStar threw a punch at Kid. Kid didn't dodge it in time so he got a big bruise on his cheek. He touched it and saw some blood.

"BlackStar, you're reminding me of Soul. Is there something between you guys and Maka?"

"Look, I don't have strong feelings for Maka as much as you do. But you know what? I was being a douche because of the way I've been treating her. And I was too blind to realize it until now. You're planning to hurt her for the sake of your reputation, and that's just being crappy. So I suggest you stop your game before I seriously hurt you."

"Maybe we shouldn't plan the party tonight..."

"Dammit Kid, didn't you hear a word I just said?!"

Kid stared a BlackStar. "Just stay out of this, okay? If you do, I won't hurt you."

"But I'll hurt you."

"That's enough! Just get people to come tonight...and invite Maka."

"Shouldn't you do that?" BlackStar asked as he put on his jacket.

"Nah, you can handle it, right?"

Maka's House

Knock Knock

Maka put her book down on the coffee table. Who could that be? She got up from the couch and walked towards the door. She turned the doorknob carefully and peeked out the hallway. There stood BlackStar with a serious expression on his face. Maka shut the door immediately but BlackStar barged in.

"Nice place you got here."

Maka was in too much of a shock to answer.

"Wha-Wha-"

"I'm here to talk," He turned to her. He made himself comfortable on the sofa. Maka sat down on the opposite end of him. She stared at him curiously. "Maka, Kid's hosting a party tonight. You're invited."

"Oh," She relaxed. "Sure, I'll come. Why didn't he ask me himself?"

"You're asking me." BlackStar shrugged.

"Okay, anything else?"

"Soda would be nice."

A nerve popped out of Maka's head. She stood up and got him what he wanted, mumbling how this wasn't what she meant. BlackStar started to talk.

"So um, how's it going with you and Kid?"

She gave him the soda and sat back down.

"Fine, I guess."

"Nothing suspicious?"

"Why should I tell you?"

"Just answer the question." He asked in an annoyed voice.

"Well, he's been hanging out with Liz a lot," She sadly stated. BlackStar raised an eyebrow, urging Maka to continue. "Something happened between Soul and I three months ago. Liz said she would tell Kid about it, but I don't think she did, considering he's still with me. I think he would've talked to me about it."

"I bet she told him."

"What?"

"Watch out, Maka. If something doesn't seem right, then you need to take action."

"Since when were you so concerned about me?"

"Since I found out Kid's been using you."

Maka's eyes widened.

"I- wait...what?"

"He's using you."

"What use could he possibly have for me?"

BlackStar definitely didn't want to tell her. He just gave her a look, but Maka refused to believe his words.

"Sorry, but I don't think you're telling the truth. Please leave now."

He stood up and walked towards the door.

"Just be careful and make sure you come tonight."

Later That Day

Kid opened the door that had just rang. There stood Maka, in a sky blue dress. He obviously didn't care but faked that he did.

"You look beautiful." He smiled. Maka blushed and was led in by him. People started whispering and gossiping. She felt uncomfortable, but Kid ignored it and walked through the crowd. Everyone soon ignored her as well and went back to what they were doing.

"Maka!" Called a voice. She turned around and saw Tsubaki running to her. Kid let go of Maka's hand and walked away, glaring at both of the girls. Liz told him about the argument she and Tsubaki had.

"Tsubaki." Maka said.

"Hi, how are you?" She asked sweetly.

"...I'm fine. You?"

"Alright." Tsubaki's smile faded slightly.

"What's wrong?"

"Oh no, it's nothing!" She responded, hoping Maka wouldn't ask anything more of that.

"Okay, if you don't want to talk about it..."

Tsubaki had to stop their conversation abruptly. She told Maka she'd be back and to stay there. Maka agreed and ate some food to pass the time. 30 minutes later, she started to wonder what took Tsubaki so long. She pushed the thought away though. After a few minutes of walking around the manor her hair clip started to slip. She walked upstairs to search for the bathroom and passed by a lot of rooms. She passed one that had their door open slightly. She peeked in and saw BlackStar, Soul, and Tsubaki.

What...?

She stayed in her position and decided to listen in.

"So we're all going to convince her, understood?" Tsubaki made clear. The two boys nodded.

"Wait, what if she denies it? She did earlier today." BlackStar stated.

"Then we have to gather information about Kid." Soul said.

"And Liz," Tsubaki added. "Don't forget they're in this together. We wouldn't want Maka to get hurt."

"Okay then, we're done. Our plan starts today!" BlackStar announced. The three started to walk toward the door. Maka leaped back and ran down the hall. She found an open door and jumped into the room. She shut the door and slid her back against it.

What were they talking about? Why did they mention Kid and I? What's going on?!