ENTRANCINGLY
Chapter 5: Fire

I do not own Soul Eater.
Although I wish I did.

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I find myself following his lead and I come closer willingly.
Willingly.
I do not object…

Then I feel his warm breath.
I instantly feel goose bumps.

But his hand behind my neck gently urges me.
Our noses touch.

My heart keeps beating and hammering on my chest.
It's like my Papa is trying to stop me.

Our eyes meet and I see excitement in his eyes.

Then I move to give a peck to his lips.
But Soul continues forward.

His lips are soft.
I feel something wriggling.
I almost turn back.
His tongue is slithering through my mouth!
What does he know about kissing?!

It feels good.
I put my hands on his white hair and deepen the kiss.

Someone groans.
I don't know who.
Was it me?
Or Soul…

And we finally separate.
For some reason, I feel like something is missing.
I shake his white hair but he doesn't complain.
This is new. He never lets me do that.

Something is jumping out of my mind.
I wonder what it is.

Oh. It was my first kiss.
It felt good.
But it lasted barely 5 seconds.
I touch my lips and still feel warmth.

"You could have just pecked his lips," Black Star mutters in a low tone.

And I'm back to reality.
Of course, it was a dare!
And everyone watched us.

"MAN! SOUL, HER LIPS ARE DIRTY, YOU KNOW?!"
'Shut up, Ragnarok.'

But I feel something else from Black Star.
And from Kid who had just stood up.

"Kid?" Liz and I said.
Our eyes see each other and there is a pleading look in her eyes.
She must've known about-

Kid silently walks into the forest with a grim face.
I run after him. "Wait, Kid!"

I hardly notice the trail of tears I'm leaving.

.

"Kid!"

I blindly search through the trees, roots, bushes and crests.

"Kid!"
My voice is getting hoarse.

I hear something.
"Kid?"
No, running water.

I look around once more.
Then I decide to take a quick drink from the river.
The water here is clean, after all.

I walk until I am on the riverbank, still alert for Kid's presence.

I lean closer to the water to see my face.
It is a little dark but I can see enough.

I don't have baby fats.
I smile at the memory with Black Star.
Almost simultaneously, I feel sad.
I think I have not done something wrong.
I chose becaue-

"Fine adventure, isn't it?"
"Kid."
I note his bitter voice.
I see his face at the calm current of the river.

"Why?"
"He's Soul," I say, answering his shortened question.

"Guess I just gave myself a false hope," he states bitterly.
I dig my fingers on the ground.
"It's not that, Kid."

He sits beside me and stares at the water.
'The water never gets symmetrical, eh?"
"Perhaps."
I put a finger on the water and create a ripple.
Just like before, my thoughts are spinning around.

"So what else would that mean?" Kid asks.
I open my mouth but Kid adds, "Besides it being a dare."
"Soul is different."
"I-"
I quickly lay a finger on his lips.
"it isn't easy for me too."

I look at his eyes then slowly bring my finger down.
"Soul is different, I had decided." I say. "It's because Crona has Patty. Black Star has Tsubaki. Kid has Liz. Soul…"

I shake my head. "Soul is lonely."

Kid doesn't show any sign that he will reply.
I carefully pick my words.
"I feel like I have a responsibility wit Soul. Not just as a meister. But as a loyal friend."
I put my face in my palms.

And I continue, "I don't want anyone lonely. I can see that Soul feels belongingness with me. That light in his eyes. Ever since the first time I met him, thinking that he is a pretentious guy… I keep the memories inside my mind and found out how much he had developed. I like him hat way."

"I like you that way."
I am a little surprised by Kid's voice.
He continues, "And I really hoped to be your best friend. Not a god."
"Kid…"

I lay my head on his shoulder.
I notice a hitch on his breathing but it quickly becomes normal again.

He holds my hand.
I do not resist.
"Maka, I'm not sure if I completely understood you yet but…"
He shakes a little before inhaling another breath.
"I realized how I liked you. You gave a lot of consideration. And I think Liz deserves mine."

I glance at his face and see two line of tears.
One from each eye.
Silently running down.

"Better not cry, Kid," Black Star huffs.
Oh.
I look up to my other side and see him standing.

"Since-" I begin but Black Star interrupts.
"I was tempted to kick you and bring your face in the water but oh well…
"How-"
Again, I am stopped.
"I was here first. That's how an assassin does things right. Quietly."

He sniffs mockingly, as if about to cry.
"Touchy subject."
I give him a weak glare.

He shrugs.
"Man, you sure have grown up! And even though we're childhood friends, Soul got the better of you."

Maybe that's just how he puts up his compliments.
"I appreciate your comment."

"Does this mean I'm better off with Tsubaki?"
His question confuses me.
No. The way he asked.
"Black-"
"She's like a mother I never had. I'm going to lose that?"

The way he said it…
Calm and firm.
Black Star…
"I did-"
"You didn't mean it that way."
Deadly quiet…

And Black Star continues, "I don't know if I should be saying this to you or to Soul! But I have to say. How can I accept this?"
"I don't"
I stop as I feel a gentle squeeze on my hand.
I suddenly remember that Kid is here.
And silently thank him for the reassurance.

"Sit down, Black Star."
He follows with a slight smile. "I expect a good lesson."

I was waiting for him to sit.
And I quickly chop him on the head.
"Listen closely then."

.

I arrive at the campsite and I see their heads raised up, focused on me.
By their expressions, it was obvious that they were talking a while ago.

"Hey."
"Where are Kid and Blackie?" Patty asks.
"Blackie?"
"Black Star."
"They're settling their matters."

"What?" Liz and Tsubaki asks, naturally concerned.
Patty just laughs.
"It will all work out. They're friends and rivals that way."

Liz stands up and slaps me.
Hard.
"Don't say it like it's nonsense!"
"I figured this will happen. Kid told me I'll learn something from you."
My cheek still burns. "That was powerful."

I slump to my knees.
"Kid's yours, Liz."
And I learned how to let go.
I'm so stupid.
I don't like how things are happening.
And I feel fresh tears on my face.

"Can't say I like this."
It was Soul.
And he wipes my eyes smoothly and gently.

I look up and see the others near me.
I become self-conscious and steady myself.

Soul kneels before me.
"You're becoming an ugly bookworm."
I stifle my cry and look at Soul.
"You may not be as beautiful as Liz-"
"You actually think Liz is the most beautiful here?"

Soul smirks.
"Of course. But you being Maka makes up for it."
"I hope I know what you mean."
Deep down, I think I know.

"Come now. Give me a smile."
I tiredly do as he say.
Soul lightens up. Now that looks better for a ki-"

This time, I put a palm on his face.
And I speak, "I just realized something. A kiss is something that I will really value."
"Meaning?" comes the muffled reply.

I look at his red eyes as I pulled my hand back.
"You'll get just a few for your lifetime."
Soul stares at me, agape.

"You idiot, I really love you."
And as the words sunk in, I laugh happily.

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The end of this FANFICTION.

Yes.
So this one is complete now!
But a sequel will follow.

Probably.
Chances are 8 out of 10.
But I don't know when.
Might get a long time...
I promise you, it will not be that predictable.
For it is TRAGEDY. With a lot of hurt SoMa and doubtful KidXLiz.
(I hope it puts excitement.)

Anyway, thank you so much for the support!
This has been a very wonderful time (and a big test to my skills. I hope I have improved.)!

It was very challenging to write for the boys and MAKA.
So I guess it ended as SoMa.

How was it?
Please do tell me! ^_^v
And if you have questions, go and ask me!

- Da Newbie
Another fanfic done.