"I have a question for you." I was brought out of my concentration of the maths problems in front of me. I looked up to see Ox looking up at me from the desk below. Maka also looked up; she made it no secret that she didn't like him. "Why are you here?"

That was blunt.

I barely had the chance to answer before Maka stepped in. "Ox that's so rude!" She yelled and I could see her reach for her book, and Soul leaned away in fear it was for him. "You've not spoken a word to her and that's how you introduce yourself?"

He pushed his glasses up his nose. "I was merely enquiring why a girl who attends none of the group soul training lessons and instead has private lessons with Professor Stein hasn't got a weapon or meister." He smirked in a way I knew he was trying to cause trouble. "No-one actually knows which one you are. In fact no-one has really heard of you… you just appeared from nowhere." He stood up. "And to top it all off, Lord Death is even paying for you lodging." He pointed to the ceiling in a arrogant way.

If there was something I could do… it was insult people.

"Oh I didn't realise you were an expert of my life! Hold on while I take notes." I said sarcastically as I pretended to scribble on my page. This earned a few giggles and I saw Soul and Black Star lean forward; interested to see where this would go. "You know, you're probably the reason they have to put instructions on shampoo… but with a head like yours I suppose you have no need for it." His smile fell as I heard laughter from around me. "I'm here because Death wanted me here. I am here because of the same reason as you; I belong here. I don't need you to raise the fact that I have no idea what I am; it's something I know all too well. Maybe you shouldn't try and single out my insecurities and do what everyone else here has seemed to do which is accept and help me figure it out." There was a deathly silence, he sat down and he looked very sorry but I wouldn't believe it until I heard him say it. "Mind your own problems before you talk about mine."

I returned back to my maths after my mini speech. But the apologies Ox was muttering was falling on deaf ears. I couldn't stand it when people stuck their noses in where they weren't needed. I always thought OX was one of those who stuck up for his classmates but obviously not all the time. Apart from that little hiccup nothing else happened for the rest of the class. "Alright class," Sid began. "Time for you to practice your soul wavelengths with your partners."

I walked with Maka, Kid, and Black Star and their partners before I split off as they went to the training grounds. "You don't have to leave you know." Tsubaki said gently. "You could always watch if you want."

"Yeah it's gotta be better than going somewhere to be by yourself right?" Soul asked.

"Alright then." I agreed.

"Ya-hoo!" Black Star yelled. "Yeah now you get to see the great Black Star train!" He put an arm around my shoulders. "Try not to get too jealous."

It was actually better watching the guys train than going home to feel sorry for myself. Kid and Black Star began sparring and my eyes were fixated on Kid. I knew being drawn to him was dangerous, but I couldn't help it. He was always my favourite when I watched the show, and when he flirted with me the other day I couldn't keep him out of my head. He started ranting about symmetry when Maka came to sit next to me. "Soul's just gone to get us some drinks."

"Oh thank you, I could have done that, after all it's not like I'm doing anything." I added a little saddened. I'll admit I did feel left out not being able to join in.

"Don't worry he doesn't mind." I nodded and my gaze returned to Kid. "You like him huh?" Damn her perception.

"Well of course, I like all of you." I tried playing coy.

She raised an eyebrow. "Please, I can totally tell you liiike him." She drew out the like ad gave me a lewd grin.

"I barely know the guy." Which was true. "I don't have any romantic feelings for him." That was not true.

"Here you go." Soul appeared out of nowhere, he gave me a can of iced coffee. "Guys! Drinks!" He called.

"Thanks Soul." I was a bit worried about how much he heard.

"Oh Hannah I just had a thought." Liz said as she joined us and grabbed a can. "You wouldn't know about the ball."

I raised my eyebrow. "There's a ball?" I asked.

"Yeah the Easter ball." Tsubaki elaborated. "There's another one later in the year for the anniversary but this one is just for the Easter holidays before everyone goes back home for spring break."

"That means you'll need to come dress shopping." Liz grinned. "It's a fancy occasion whenever there's a ball, you'll need to doll up."

I sighed slightly. "Then I can't go."

"Why not?" Patty whined with a big sad face.

I shrugged. "You forget I came here with nothing. I don't have a job or anything how can I afford a dress?"

"I'll buy you one." Kid said with little hesitation.

"Kid, come one." I protested. "After everything you and your dad has done for me there's no way I could ask-"

"Good thing you're not asking then." Kid interrupted.

I was about to object again but was interrupted. "I wouldn't try and argue with this guy." Soul said nonchalantly.

"Of course it's going to have to be symmetrical but I trust the girls to get you one that'll be just right for you." He smiled, I huffed. "There's really no way of changing my mind."

"Thanks Kid, I really don't know how I can pay you or your father back." I said with a shrug.

He smirked. "You could save a dance for me, that's a good start."

I smiled. "I think I could manage that." It wasn't until after a few moments I realised the rest of the gang were staring at us with wide smiles. I cleared my throat. "So when are we going shopping?"

"Tomorrow." Maka said quickly. "The dance is on Saturday next week."