Chapter 10: Back to School. A Father's Approval?
Logan had fit into his new hat as well as Maka hoped he would. A fedora that was black with dark red pinstripes was a gift that he received the day before school started. The real amount of joy that the simple gift brought him, made Logan grin from ear to ear. Maka of course, thought he looked stunning in it. He smiled and put on the charm,
"Well, how do I look?"
"You look good. I like that on you."
"Good. I like it too. I want to wear it to school."
He had himself braced over her talking to her. His words slipped off of his lips with elegance,
"I know you would be happy about that. So kiss me. That would make me happy."
She had gotten used to him using his charms on her, and she quite enjoyed having him do what he did. Her lips embraced his and moved around to better grip them. They grabbed their books and jackets and left with Ethan and Soul right behind them. School was something that Logan enjoyed and would even more now that Maka was by his side everywhere he went. She held his hand as they entered the DWMA again. The floor had that potent lemon smell and everything was sparkling again. A loud girl voice came charging from the hallway,
"Ethan! I missed you so much."
Patty was sprinting down the hall and tackled Ethan in a flying hug. She kissed him over and over making him smile. Liz made her way with Kid to the group of friends. He was in his normal outfit and Liz spotted Maka's fingers entwined in Logan's. She gave a slight smile. She was sad to see him go but, he seemed so happy. Letting him go was difficult, but feuding with Maka wasn't something she wanted. She thought that her petty feelings meant nothing compared to his happiness. It was a teen romance alright. Everyone exchanged words with each other and Blackstar showed up. Kid was still pissed about how he had dyed his hair. Blackstar apologized over and over but Kid blocked his humbleness even after his hair returned to normal. Kid would ramble on,
"I can't believe you made me into such a disgusting asymmetrical filthy mess of garbage. You are just lucky my hair went back to normal."
When Blackstar mentioned that his 'normal hair' was also asymmetrical, he flipped out spouting lines of self-hatred and semi-suicidal words ran out mixed into those.
The bell rang and Logan led Maka around despite the glances by other students. Some murmurs were afoot, and other just turned back to what they had been doing before. As Maka closed her locker a burgundy haired man stepped out,
"Hel-lo."
Maka jumped at the sudden sight of the man that wore a black suit. Logan gripped on Maka's arm,
"Hello. How are you sir?"
"I am well. Who are you?"
"My name is Logan Lieben. I'm new this year. Should I know you?"
"Well Maka didn't want me to meet you, but a father should meet the boy who is dating his daughter. The time she does talk to me she never stops talking about you. I came to see what all the fuss was about."
"Oh you're Spirit Albarn. I've heard about you."
Spirit rested his head on his chin as an arrogant gesture,
"Oh you have? Ha, with my reputation, no doubt you've heard how great I a-"
"Yeah you're the repugnant dog Maka said cheated on her mom."
Logan put his fist in his palm as a sign that he had just realized something and Spirit fell on his face in an instant. Tears fell from his eyes,
"Maka, how could you say such a thing?"
She smiled and turned to kiss Logan, as a taunt to her weeping father. The taller boy was hard to lock lips with, so she pulled him down to her level and pressed her lips to his. Spirit looked onward as they left him for class. Spirit nodded and retreated back to Lord Death with a smile on his face. He knew she was in caring and protective hands. His instincts as a father let him know that the Lieben boy was a great fit for his little girl.
They fit themselves into the comfiest spots they could and pulled out the notes needed for the day. Logan gave Maka a peck on the cheek and pulled out a pen to write down notes to his girlfriend. The fist one said,
'How are you doing?'
She wrote down,
'I'm okay. I'm glad to still see you in your hat. You look cute.'
'Thanks. You look pretty cute yourself.'
They were holding each other's hands and were expecting Sid to come in at any moment. Instead Spirit stepped through the door and stepped up to the podium. His voice was kind but stern,
"I am Spirit Albarn and I am filling in for Sid today. He had an urgent matter to attend to."
In reality, Sid was tied up my Mr. Albarn and shoved inside a closet. Maka's father wanted to keep an eye on Maka and Logan. Even though he trusted the young man, he also wanted to protect his little girl. It was his own way of making amends for his screw ups, even though it was mostly annoying antics that pissed off Maka. Logan kept his cool even though Spirit gave him glances that said,
'Hurt my daughter and I'll kill you.'
Logan gave him reassuring glances. At the end of class, Spirit gave him a smile that let him know that he approved. He was letting his princess have her prince. She was so happy.