Maka woke the next morning to soft music coming from the living room. She sat up and stretched before going to check it out. Soul was sitting on the couch with the baby. The child let out a soft sound. Soul turned the volume off and she stopped.

"What are you doing, torturing the poor baby?

"No, listen, you won't believe this. Soul turned it up and the infant began again. She wasn't crying and she didn't sound the same as she did when she became fussy. It was almost as if-.

"Soul, is she...singing?" Maka asked in astonishment.

"I don't know, at first I thought she didn't like the music but then as the song played, she started doing that. I think she's into music, poor thing."

"Well it really is a beautiful Melody. I can see why she-"

"Melody, I like that, Melody Albarn." Soul said.

"That's beautiful, no it's perfect." Maka said excitedly as she sat next to Soul.

"Hello Melody. Do you like the name Soul gave you?"

"Wait, I didn't give it to her, you're the one that said the word, I just said I like it."

"If you hadn't played the music for her- maybe she senses that about you."

"Yeah well, at least we can call her something more than 'the baby' right Melody, you think that's a pretty cool name don't you?"

"Did Melody eat yet?"

"Yeah, about five minutes ago."

"I guess you're really on the ball with her today."

"I'm working on it."

"Hey Soul, thanks again for all this. You're really great." Soul looked over at her.

"Thanks Maka...you're pretty great too." Maka's heart beat quickened and her butterflies returned Soul had done it again, maybe Tsubaki was right and she should tell him. Soul placed Melody back in her crib.

"Hey Soul?" Maka asked cautiously.

"Yeah?"

"Have you ever been around someone that made you feel... different, in a good way?"

"I'm not sure, what do you mean by different?"

"Like, you have butterflies, really happy, someone you...love?" Soul sat down next to her.

"You sure yoi want to talk about this with me, I mean shouldn't you talk to Tsubaki or-"

"I did. I think I love someone Soul, but I'm so afraid ro tell him. He's really important to me and if I lose him, I don't know what I'd do." Soul smiled.

"Maka, honestly, I'm probably the last person to ask about this stuff, I don't know if I've ever had butterflies, but I do know someone who's pretty special to me."

"Oh, I see. Would you say you love her?"

"Yes."

"Are you two very close?"

"You could say that."

"Are you afraid to tell her how you feel, I'd like to tell him but-"

"No, I'm not afraid, not anymore." Maka smiled. At least he would be happy.

"Then you should let her know, maybe she feels that way for you too."

"You really think so?"

"Of course, you're the coolest weapon at the DWMA, she'll have to love you back." ' good luck Soul, I hope it works out for you.' Maka thought.

"Well, I guess if you think It's okay." Soul repositioned himself so that he was now facing Maka.

"Maka, you're an amazing person, you're brave, and caring, you have the ability to see good in places not may others can. I love your smile, and the way you take care of others. Maka, I love you." Maka could believe what she heard.

"Soul, I-I love you too." She whispered in awe. She leaned forward and allowed their lips to touch.

"I'm so glad you told me, I was so afraid of telling you, I didn't want to lose you."

"You'd never lose me Maka.I love you too much to ever go anywhere."

"Really?"

"Yeah, you mean you don't know?"

"Know what?"

"All this time, I've been saying things like I'm always prepared to die for my miester, didn't you hear what I was really saying?" Maka felt a bit embarrassed, she hadn't thought about any hidden messages. To die for their miester was always part of the job.

"I was telling you that I love you so much I would give my life for you. You're that important ro me." Maka threw her arms around him.

"I feel the same way, if only one of us-"

"Maka, you know I'd never let you do that."

"I know. But I would. You're the best. Do you really think it'll work out?"

"No one knows the future Maka, we should enjoy what we have now. Your sister's counting on that."

"Soul, I don't want to lose Melody either. She's almost a month. What if Papa-"

"Don't worry. We'll see what happens. You never know. Speaking of your dad, we should probably let him know we named her so he can make that official."

"Yeah, maybe we can see him today after Melody wakes uo, since there's no class. Then I promised Tsubaki we'd hang out. Is that okay?"

"It's cool. I'll take Melody today."

"Thanks, you can have the next day off from class if you want."

"Maka, there's nowhere else I'd rather be and no one else I'd rather spend time with. Once on a while, It's nice to get out but I'm good right here." Soul had already made up his mind about Melody and the two month deal. He was confident in his decision.

"I don't know what I'd do without you Soul."

"Let's hope you never need to find out."