Sorry for the long update but this will be the last chapter. I am glad you guys liked the story and I hope everyone is doing well. Thank you for everything! :D

Maka P.O.V: Previously

I didn't want to let go but time had other plans for me. I felt lighter and for once, pain-free. I walked around a dark room with no sign of light. I succumb to sitting down on the floor and waiting for the worst to happen until I see a small, but warm light ahead of me. Something draws my body towards it like a magnet as I walk towards it.

I feel at ease, my mind is clearing up, yet I feel tears running down my face. The light is blinding as it envelops me at blinding speed. I am not afraid as the darkness leaves me. I hear a smooth voice, I know that voice

"Please come back to me….." A soft voice beckons me as I reach out and touch something warm, it feels like home.

Regular Story Line

The hair on the back of his neck stands up as he watches Maka grabbing his hand. Her once cold hands feel lively to him as he clasps his hands on her hand. He missed this and to him, this was where his haven was. He closed his eyes and muttered words hoping a deity heard his words.

"Open your eyes, please." Soul begs as he squeezes her hand once again. A soft moan shakes him as he opens his eyes to see Maka slowly opening her eyes.

"You were the…," Maka whispers as her cheeks begin to redden. Soul lets go of her hand as a flood of emotions hit him like a truck. She spoke to him and she stared at him.

"No, this can't be happening…. This is a dream, right?" Soul utters as he jumps out of his chair. He is usually cool and calm but this is beyond his control.

"Did you… mean it?" Maka ask as she slowly regains her energy. She spoke again and Soul is wondering if this is all a dream. He looks at her and collapses to the ground while he absorbs all of this.

"Soul…" Maka says softly. He slowly gets up from the ground as he walks towards her. She grabs his hand and places it on her cheek then her chest. He feels her heart beating peacefully against his hand.

"It's not a dream, Soul." Maka reassures as Soul grabs her hand and places it on his chest. His heart is beating rapidly as he looks at her.

"Yes, I meant every single word there. I don't want to lose you now or ever, please." Soul confesses as looks into her green eyes again.

The door opens abruptly as Black Star barges into the room. Maka and Soul let each other go as they look awkwardly away from each other. Tsubaki sighs at Black Star's action but smiles to see her friend staring at them. Kid, Liz and Patty enter the room to grab Black Star but found something that made them forget about him for a while.

"You're…..alive." Tsubaki mumbles as she lets her tears hit the ground. Liz consoles Tsubaki as the group made their way towards her.

"She's alive." Spirit cries as Stein give him a small smile.

"The human soul is something spectacular" Stein comments as he spies Lucio far away.

"You can come over here, Lucio." Stein adds as Lucio slowly walks towards them. Stein looks at the boy and gives him a sly grin.

"His partner made it." Lucio smiles as he watches Soul's animated smile. He witnessed a happy ending and is glad to know that those two will make each other stronger.

"You always knew she was coming back, didn't you?" Stein asks as Lucio stares at the ground.

"I got the impression that he is stubborn and I figured his partner was stubborn. It was just a guess I had." Lucio confess as Stein lets out a chuckle.

"You guessed right." Stein says as he watches his student surrounding Maka. Soul looks back to see Lucio smiling at them he gestures him to meet Maka. Lucio cautiously walks towards the group as he stares at Maka; they do look alike.

"Lucio, this is Maka." Soul introduces as Maka gingerly extends her hand

"Are you sure? I don't want you to waste your energy." Lucio says as Maka keeps her hand in front of him.

"It's not a waste of energy to greet a new friend." Maka reassures as Lucio gingerly shakes her hand.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Lucio says as Stein enters the room.

"Alright, let the girl breathe now. The rest of you return to the gymnasium and Soul, you can stay here." Stein orders as the group heads out before they get reprimanded again by Stein.

Soul and Maka are alone again as he nervously looks over at her again. She clutches at her sheets as she is afraid to speak to him now.

"It has been weird without you at the apartment." Soul confesses as he places his hand behind his head.

"I missed being home with you too." Maka blushes as Soul goes to her.

"Stay still." Soul orders as he gently hugs her. Maka closes her eyes as she smells his cologne. She carefully wraps her arms around him and smiles.

"Kid told you my message?" Maka whispers as Soul places his hand behind her head and lets out a heavy sigh.

"You can do this, Soul. You wrote her that poem, remember?" Soul thought as he feels his heart racing.

"He did…" Soul says as he collects himself

"I said that just in case but if you don't feel that way then we can just be partners, right?" Maka ask as Soul pulls away from her then closes his eyes. He clenches his fist and quickly, leans in and kisses her lip.

Maka's eyes are wide open as her face suddenly becomes bright red. Soul leans away and begins to look at the floor.

"I don't know why but I-"Soul says as Maka grabs his shirt and pulls him closer to her. She kisses him back gently; Soul's heart is once again racing but for now, it is for a good reason. She lets go and is completely smitten.

"I heard you when I was in the dark and I never thought you would be the one to bring me back." Maka confesses as Soul blushes.

"You heard that?!" Soul cries as his face redden.

"Only please come back." Maka corrects as Soul relaxes.

"What did you think I heard?" Maka questions

"Uh, nothing. Oh, guess I have cooking duties for a while right? I lost the bet and you probably have bed rest." Soul says as he tries to make her forget.

"Yes and after that, you can read me that piece of paper you had in your pocket." Maka says as she lays her head back to the pillow. Soul leans in and kisses her forehead.

"Glad to have you back, Partner." Soul whispers as Maka blushes.

"I'm glad to have another chance with you." Maka confesses as she closes her eyes to sleep.

The End