Last time on, True Love, A Test of Bravery: I was so nervous, I couldn't even concentrate on my book, and as students began pouring in, I was checking the door for a familiar white haired red eyed boy.

My motorcycle pulled up to the academy, and the day was off to a good start, got a cute note from Maka, and I was feeling cool. I shook my hair and slid it to one side. I parked in the back under a shaded tree, and ran in, knowing I was about to be late. I ripped open my locker, and hurriedly grabbed my things, scared of possible intentions of what to do with me if I was late. As I grabbed my notebook, a note apart from the pink and purple envelopes floated onto my stack of supplies. Usually, I would have thrown it away, like I do with most my letters, I'm only interested in one girl, for christs sake! But this note made me curious, I felt as if I HAD to open it. I couldn't exactly describe how it felt.

I opened up the note with my free hand, and instantly recognized the stationary, of course, Maka's stationary. Excitedly, I read through the words, over and over again, grinning.

Dear Soul,

I've watched you from afar for far, far too long,

I've breathed and waited, but you haven't noticed me,

We're friends; I can say that in the least,

But meet me, at the tennis court, and we can see.

-Secret Admirer.

Oh Maka… I would have never shown up if I hadn't of known it was hers, but, how did she even think that she would remain anonymous? Maka, you're the smartest person I know, but you can be so dumb sometimes!

~Maka's POV~

My eyes were stale, from staring for so long. My palm was probably leaving a permanent indent in my cheek. Dammit, where is he? I need to know… As most of the class was coming in, some tried to make conversation with me, but saw that I was strangely occupied doing… something? What am I even doing? He'll think I'm weird for sure. I stopped looking at the door so obviously, but I had to admit I was taking subtle glances still. Finally, out of the corner of my eye, I saw snow walk through… snow white hair to be exact. I peered through my bangs, and saw him grinning as he sat down next to me. He was obviously thinking about something, when he looked over at me, his face tinted with pink.

"So, project huh?" He smirked.

"Uh. Yup!" I replied, a stupid grin on my face. I twirled my index finger around my right pigtail, wondering what he was up to…he was acting… suspicious?

"I got your note." I nearly jumped out of my seat, my body was screaming, but I remained looking calm, when I remembered I had left him two notes today, and one of them I had signed my name on, the other he had no idea of. He just kept smiling, his blood red eyes studying my face. I felt them trace through my hair, eyes, nose, and my lips. I squirmed in my seat, knowing I could do nor say anything about this. Is there some way that he found out? I thought back to my actions over the morning. I concentrated hard on my note, and its contents. He couldn't have figured it out from the handwriting, I disguised it pretty well. The letter its self? Hmmm... No hints- could have been any girl. The paper? My face dropped. Shit, shit, shit!

I turned to Soul quickly, to see him meet my gaze.

"Hey…are you doing anything after school?" I asked him, trying to be very nonchalant about it.

"Well, I got this weird note," he paused, and for a fraction of a second, I swore he winked at me, "telling me to meet some person at the tennis court after school, so I'll be… late… picking you up?" He knows, I know he knows, he knows I know!

"That… sounds nice." I put on a simple smile, attempting to throw him off track, which I knew deep down was a waste of my time, when he saw the note I made him, and the "secret admirer" note were written on… the… same… fucking… STATIONARY! Class went by fast, with a few quirks, and awkwardness. Everything about the day seemed nice, except the knowledge that I was meeting Soul after school… to… CONFESS MY LOVE!

I couldn't focus on anything for mere minutes, I was so nervous, my legs and lips would quiver until someone noticed and asked if I was alright. This is still Liz's fault. I am so going to kill her for this! The final bell rang, and as students happily ran out of the school, glad to escape, I was clinging on to each second as if it were my last.

I finally had to face my fear, and go to the tennis court. It had been on and off raining all day since this afternoon, so when it started to sprinkle, I wasn't too surprised. I finally went around the DWMA, to get to the back, with all of its sports and field equipment. The tennis court was behind a large shed, and I hid behind the wall, attempting to take a peek to see if he was even there. If he isn't, just go back home, and everything will be fine! Like something out of a spy movie, I craned my next around the corner to take a peek at the court. Sadness and relief hit me like a wave as I saw that he wasn't even there. How odd… he said he was going. Guess he found out it was me and decided not to come after all.

I began turning around, tears brimming at the corner of my eyes, I peeled my eyes of the courts to begin my journey home, when I nearly had a heart attack.

"BOO!" someone grabbed my shoulders and began laughing. I was petrified, and couldn't get myself to run. Wait… I recognize that laugh… I came back into focus to see Soul's white hair balled in front of my face, his arms squeezing my waist.

"S-s-soul?" Once I processed what had happened, I whipped my book, Insurgent, a thick novel, if I may add, and Maka Chopped him lightly over the head. "SOUL!" You idiot. The rain began to come down faster, and I was still in his arms.

"I came because I knew it was you." He demanded, his eyes enchanted in mine.

"Damn stationa-"I began, but before I knew it, his lips were on mine, crashing like waves. I forgot what I was saying, and lost myself into the kiss. The rain dripped down his hair and face, racing each other down his neck. Fireworks played in my mind; I saw lights and stars, and felt at peace. Eventually we realized we had to breathe, and stopped, unwillingly.

"I love you." He gasped, not caring if it was uncool.

"I love you too." It felt so nice to admit it…

"About time." His grin eliminated, and he was glowing with happiness. I was filled with the most joy I have ever had. I wanted to stay in the rain, him holding me, forever. I grinned, my hair now out of its pigtails, and the rain feeling soothing on my skin.

"Oh, shut up!" And with that, we began our kiss again, and my happy ending came closer to reality.

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Forever and Always- Melody