Hey everyone, sorry I haven't updated in awhile but I went on vacation and then a friend from Europe came over and I have so many family events going on plus I'm working on my friend's birthday present -pulls hair- uuurg! . Well anyways, I'm back now and so is a new chapter! I'm glad you all liked the last chapter and very happy you all now hate Sakura. I was aiming for that. Sorry, I'm mean. ^^ I sort of thought the title for this chapter was a little ironic. XD Well enough of my rambling. Please review :D

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A confused heart and Soul

Maka's POV

I sat on my bedroom floor, my back against the wall and my arms hugging my knees to my chest. My black cloak was still on, my chin resting on my knees. I played back what I had seen just a few minutes ago: that girl . . . she kissed Soul . . . why do I feel so confused? I mean I don't like Soul that way at all . . . at least I don't think so. I snapped my head up against the wall and groaned. "I am so confused!" Then a knock was heard on my door,

"Princess Maka?" I didn't answer my maid/sister friend. "Princess, may I come in?" Again silence answered her. "I'm coming in." She did so and tilted her head as she stared at me with those familiar worried eyes. "Princess, you didn't come down for lunch. Are you alright?" I bowed my head so my bangs hung over my eyes,

"I'm fine thanks for asking, Tsubaki." She walked over,

"No you're not, Maka. What's the matter?"

"Nothing." I replied not meeting her eyes. She didn't move, she was waiting for me to crack and tell her what was on my mind. She always did this and it always worked but not this time. This time for sure I was not gonna crack . . . "My heart's just confused." Damn it, spoke to soon.

"Why?"

"I . . . don't know. I'd rather not talk about it." Tsubaki sat next to me and smiled,

"Oh, come on, Maka, you know you can talk to me about anything." I tilted my head very slightly so one eye could see through my bangs.

"I know that, Tsubaki, and for that I thank you." She smiled warmly, and I looked away, my arms covering my mouth as they hugged my knees to my chest still.

"Just a little while ago . . . after the execution . . . I decided to look for Soul since our meeting was kind of interrupted so suddenly . . . when I found him he was in a girl's arms near the river in a clearing. He must have fallen in or something and she saved him. I recognized the girl; she was one of Soul's friends who went to the ball way back when. She seemed nice at the party and it amused me how she treated Giriko and his pals when they tried to lay a move on her, she's pretty smart for coming up with a trick like that. Then . . . that girl . . . she kissed Soul." Tsubaki widened her eyes,

"Really? Well . . . maybe she's Soul's girlfriend." I bowed my head,

"I don't know . . . Soul's my friend I don't think he'd keep secrets like that from me."

"Well . . . you have to admit, Maka, Soul is quite an attractive guy. I wouldn't be surprised if she was his girlfriend."

I tightened my grip on my knees and hugged them closer, "I know." Tsubaki widened her eyes,

"Wait . . . do you like him?" I looked at her,

"I don't know! I mean, I do as a friend, sure. But," I looked away, narrowing my eyes slightly in confusion, "I vowed I'd marry the one who saved me from drowning from that day and that someone is Wes." She stared at me with quizzing eyes

"But the question is, Maka: do you love Wes truly? Or do you just love him because he saved you?" I looked at her,

"Of course not, Wes has always been good to me; I know he'd never do anything to hurt me."

"But . . . isn't Soul the same?" I sighed and looked at the floor again,

"Well yeah, but they're brothers it flows in their blood, being kind-hearted and all. But anyway, Wes loves me and I love him."

"Then why are you so confused about Soul if you love Wes?" I closed my eyes,

"I don't know . . ." I stood up and clutched a hand over my heart, "Ok . . . right now . . . I'm going to Lord Death and telling him it's time."

"Time?" I bowed my head and smiled at the floor,

"Yes . . . time for me to propose to Wes." Tsubaki was silent for a moment then she smiled at me with those happy eyes,

"I wish you luck, Princess." I smiled at her,

"Thanks, Tsubaki." After giving her a hug I ran out of my room to Lord Death's.

Soul's POV

I sat on my bedroom floor, my back against the wall, one knee bent and my elbow resting on it. My hair was hiding my face and my mouth was slightly open to reveal a small bit of my teeth. I don't get it . . . why Sakura kiss me? I thought she didn't like me that way but she did sort of act strangely around me sometimes. I sighed, closed my eyes and bowed my head, "Damn it, I'm so confused." I looked at the ceiling; and another thing I don't get . . . why did Sakura smile at the cliff like that? It didn't look like a smile of jealousy but a smile of knowing, she must've known who was on the cliff! But who was it? I gasped. Maka! Why was she there? She must've wanted to talk after our meeting being interrupted so suddenly. But those footsteps she took when she retreated . . . they sounded like footsteps an upset person would take. Why was she upset? My eyes widened and I held the sides of my head in my hands and jerked my head back, "Aw man, does she think there's something between Sakura and me?! Aw damn it!" I leapt to my feet. "I gotta find her and sort this out!" I ran down the wooden stairs and opened the door only to stop short and who was at the doorstep: Sakura.

Her arm was raised so she must've just been about to knock on my door. She blinked, "S-Soul!" I glared at her,

"What do you want?" She looked hurt but I really didn't care now, I was too confused to care. She dropped her arm,

"I-I was going to talk to you about what happened earlier, I-I'm sorry if it made you feel uncomfortable." I snorted,

"Well it did now excuse me." I brushed passed her and ran through the village and into the forest; I felt her green eye scorching my back as I ran on. As I ran a thought occurred to me: why was I in such a panic about this? I mean I don't like Maka that way . . . at least I don't think I do.

Maka's POV

I knelt on the platform in Lord Death's room; Kid was sitting in his golden chair next to the mirror. "Hiya, Maka-chan, what can I do for ya?" Lord Death greeted in his friendly singing tone. I took a small breath then stared at him with determined green eyes,

"I've decided, Lord Death. I've decided the time is now, I'm going to propose to Wes." Lord Death was silent for a moment and I could tell he was smiling under that mask of his.

"Whatever you wish, Maka. As long as you're sure he's the one. Once he assumes the crown with you, you and he are forever a couple." I nodded,

"Yes . . . before Papa died I told him I'd get to know Wes before I ask for his hand and I've done that. I know that Wes is a kind-hearted gentleman with a good heart and soul." Lord Death nodded,

"Very well, has Tsubaki told you what to do for this ceremony?" I nodded and Kid smiled, he watched the whole thing with a smile, his chin resting on his wrist and one knee crossed over the other.

"I wish you luck and happiness, Princess." I smiled and winked jokingly,

"Thanks, creeper boy." He twitched and sprang to his feet,

"It's reaper not creeper!" I laughed and ran out, him shouting at me as I did so. It's always so much fun to mess with him. As excited as I was a small piece inside me kept dwelling on those confused feelings for Soul.

Poor Soul and Maka; so confused about their feelings for each other. I'm so evil XD

So it's finally come: Maka's going to propose to Wes, the one she thinks saved her that day. Will Soul find her in time to stop her? Will he reveal her true hero? (Wow that's probably the best cliffy yet! . . . and I killed it XP Anyways, tell me what you think :D )

Maka: I feel like I'm in a shoujo -_-

Me: Ha ha ha

Maka: Why must you do this to me, Vampireninja?

Me: Cuz I'm evil as I've stated a few times XD

Maka: -_- -leaves-

Me: Poor Maka X3