I do not item Soul Eater in any form. This is a work of fanfiction.

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Chapter 2: bumpy

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Tsubaki woke up in the middle of the night, finding Maka curled up, holding her close and smiling. She hugged Maka and went back to sleep. When morning came, they woke up with the alarm and started getting ready for the day. They both dressed in their work clothes and went to the kitchen for a quick breakfast of coffee, cereal and toast. They kissed and left for their jobs.

Tsubaki took her notebooks with her to the lab, which she believed could help further her research in the lab. She started applying her findings to her work with some of the plants she had set aside from the others, some of which were control plants that one received water and light. She wrote everything down with great detail, hoping that research on her home plants could help the lab plants and vice versa.

Maka went to school, not knowing until she arrived that it was a half day. Regardless, she did her job and attended to the needs of the students. With get day being done so soon, she went back home. She started a roast for dinner, which would take awhile, so she sat down for a quick nap. After about an hour, she woke up and went to check on the roast, which was doing fine. "I wish there was some way to kill time." She said out loud to the empty house. "Wait, I know."

Maka went into her room and sat on her bed and produced a vibrator, then laid back on the bed, pulled her pants down and started pleasuring herself. Her session took longer than normal, which left her feeling somewhat unsatisfied. "I really hope I don't need a bigger one." She thought out loud, pulling her pants back up. "Maybe..."

She decided to call Soul, who answered rather quickly. 'hey, what's up?'

"Not much, just calling to shoot the breeze. How are things?"

Soul took a sip of his special drink. 'just relaxing in the hot tub before my performance. Got booked for a gig in Las Vegas. Pays well, and it's good exposure. What about you? School treating you right?'

"Yes. Winning our greatest battle helped me out a great deal. Everyone loves me, it would seem." Maka responded, putting her toy away. "Hey, umm... I've got a request."

'anything.'

Maka felt her heart rate picking up. "Would you... Perhaps... Be interested in... Coming over sometime and getting busy? You know, like old times."

Soul coughed at her question. 'what did you just ask?'

"I need something, and my toys just aren't doing it for me as well anymore. Think you'd be able to do that for me?"

'aren't you and Tsubaki girlfriends? Why not get some from her? I bet she could make you feel things you never thought possible.'

"That's the thing. I love her as my girlfriend, but I just can't see myself doing that stuff with her or any woman. I need what you've got."

'i can't believe you.' Soul said, putting down his drink. 'you've got a woman who you claim to love and who you know worships the ground you walk on. She's been faithful to you, and you're really booty calling me?'

Maka started feeling bad about her decision. "You don't know what it's like! You're rich and famous, not to mention single. You can have almost any woman you want."

'pump the brakes. When we were together, how many times did I cheat on you? None. As for knowing what it's like, what about your girlfriend? She feels the same as you, and even she's faithful. A beautiful woman like that is one in a million. You should really feel ashamed for even thinking about it.'

Maka closed her eyes and really thought about what he was saying, and he was right. "You know, you're right. I do feel bad. But what do I do? I need human touch."

'that black haired woman who would gladly go through hell with you again would probably jump at the idea of curling your toes.'

"I'm not..."

'not what? Like that? So you'd rather call me to cheat than let her blow your mind?'

"I'm at a loss here." Maka said, starting to shed a tear.

'you want to make it right? Tell her about what you just asked me. Then maybe, she'll be willing to give you what you're looking for.'

Soul hung up and Maka was left alone with her thoughts.

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When Tsubaki finally made it home, she found Maka sitting on the couch. "Hey, hon! How was your day?" She asked, taking a seat next to her.

"Tsubaki, I've got a confession to make." Maka said in a calm tone.

Tsubaki was concerned at the idea of Maka, of all people, having anything to confess. "Did something happen?"

"Yes and no. I came home early and played with myself, but I felt like I wanted more. I... Called Soul."

Tsubaki could feel her heart breaking, seeing where it was going. "Did you... Do anything with him?"

"No, he's in Vegas. I just really wanted the touch of another person and I felt like maybe he would."

Tsubaki could hardly see through the now flowing tears. "You have me. I'm your woman, I'd love to give you anything you want or need."

"I know, he set me straight on that. For what it's worth, I feel terrible. I'm so sorry."

Tsubaki cried into her hands from Maka confessing her potential infidelity. "I don't think we should sleep in the same bed." She told Maka, getting up and going into her room.

"I don't deserve to."

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Maka didn't leave the couch, planning to stay the night out there. She could hear Tsubaki crying in her mind, unable to shake the terrible feeling that she might lose her. "I don't deserve that woman. She does everything for me, showing me affection, staying loyal to me. I'm such a dirt bag. I've got to make this right."

When morning came again, Maka went to try and talk with Tsubaki. She knocked on her door and waited for a response. "I don't wanna talk right now." Tsubaki said from the other side.

"Listen, I'm horrible for what I've done. I don't expect you to forgive me. I don't deserve that."

Tsubaki opened the door and faced Maka. "You really hurt me, you know."

"I did. I could hardly sleep last night, thinking of you crying and the fact that I caused it."

"Really, why didn't you come to me? I could've done something."

"I've never been interested in women that way. I know that, and I still got together with you."

"I've loved you for a long time. I've had men and women both hitting on me, but I never gave in. I always wanted to come home to you."

"I don't deserve you." Maka said weakly, going to her room to get ready for work.

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Maka put on a smile and kept her problems at home. She didn't want anyone at school knowing about it. Tsubaki did the same, going to the lab and continuing her work. Similarly, she didn't let anyone know about the home situation. Work continued regularly, with both of the ladies finishing and coming home. Still feeling bad, Maka didn't bother trying to sit down and talk with Tsubaki. She went to the kitchen, grabbed a quick snack and went to bed in her room. It tore her up inside, knowing she wronged Tsubaki. She wanted to fix things, and she had a bit of a plan.

Maka went out to the couch and sat next to Tsubaki. "Tsubaki, I could apologize to you a hundred times a day and wouldn't feel right. I don't know what you're feeling, but I do love you. I want to prove that to you. Is there anything I can do to work towards that?"

"I don't know. I thought being a couple was enough."

"You're right, that should've been enough. I was selfish."

"Maka, I wanna be alone right now."

Understanding her feelings, Maka let her be and went back to her room.

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Another day had gone by, everything going smoothly at work. Maka found a special pet store that sold cute little creatures called Yukkuri. She went in and was enamored by one pair, which were mated. One was a Reimu, the other a Marisa. She paid for them, got them some food and a nest which was just there right size. The shop owner said one was pregnant, but couldn't tell which one.

Maka took the little creatures home, thinking their presence might help things with the relationship issues. When she got home, she placed them on the coffee table, and they both looked at Tsubaki and smiled. "Aww, these little things are so cute. I've heard of them before."

"The shop owner said one of them is pregnant, so maybe we'll see their miracle of birth."

Tsubaki started petting and rubbing them, which made them both happier. "They're so sweet. One is pregnant?"

"Yes. We should see them have their baby soon."

Almost immediately after she said that, the Reimu started looking around and shaking slightly. "Gwibbin bird ..." Was all the Yukkuri could say.

The partner Marisa got closer and started breathing with the Reimu. A little baby Yukkuri Reimu started peeking out of the mothers belly. After pushing, the baby came out and looked at her parents and they both said "take it easy", which the baby also said to them.

The sweet display of parents and baby Yukkuri melted the hearts of Maka and Tsubaki. Maka put her hand on Tsubaki's hand. "I can only ask, I can't make you do anything. Please, don't leave me. I'll do whatever it takes if you decide to stay."

Tsubaki didn't move her hand. She sat still and thought about it. "Maka, I love you. You really hurt me, but I still love you. If you want to try and earn my trust again, you're free to do what you think is right."

Maka tried to hug her, but she pushed back. "No hugs yet?"

"No. I won't leave you, but I'm not ready for any affection just yet."

"I understand. I really want to thank you for giving me this second chance. I promise, I won't stray anymore. If it'll make any difference, maybe I can take you out this Friday evening."

Tsubaki thought about it, and it seemed like Maka was genuinely penitent. "You can take me out. This is just the first step, though. We're not sleeping together again just yet."

"I'm okay with that. I'm just so thankful that I'm getting the chance."