Never That Innocent

Author's Note: So I posted this fic on Deviant Art as well and got positive feedback and requests to continue it not only on that site but here as well! It made me really happy, so in the end, this shall be a two part fic! Here you have it and hope you continue to love it!

Disclaimer: I don't own Soul Eater. (otherwise, Chrona's gender would have been defined by now.)

Soul 'Eater' Evans liked to think he was one of the few out there that understood his best friend Black Star and the manners in which he thought. On countless occasions, when Tsubaki wasn't around to do it, he was the one to explain to those around him, especially his own partner, the enigma that was 'The Great' Black Star. The guy wasn't that bad and for the most part he was not only a lot of fun but he was a good friend. Why else would someone as cool as him or as dignified as Kid or as nice as Tsubaki continue to associate themselves with him. Either way, he enjoyed the reckless amounts of time, when he was in the mood of course, spent with the loud mouthed assassin, especially since he at least calmed down about half a notch since they turned 16.

"Yo, Soul!"

"Hey man, you're late." He stated as he welcomed his beaming friend in. Kid had glanced up from where he was seated on the couch. Black Star's smile never faltered as he walked in, clearly knowing he wasn't about to get scolded. He dropped sloppily into the couch, slouching into the cushions.

"I got distracted." The assassin answered with a careless wave of his hand. Soul cocked a brow curiously. It wasn't too weird that Black Star would have gotten distracted by something. He always found some magical way of being distracted by even the most absurd circumstances. However, there was something off and Kid must have noticed it as well.

"You're never late for a day of sports, Black Star." The young Shinigami informed. "You didn't go train when you should have been preparing to meet up with us, did you?" He asked, narrowing his golden eyes at the assassin suspiciously. Black Star scoffed.

"No way! I would still be out if that were the case. Tsubaki and I slept in!" he answered. "We'd probably still be in bed if your partners hadn't shown up… By the way Soul, you got anything to eat?" He apparently hadn't noticed the blank looks he was receiving from his friends.

"You and Tsubaki slept in? You two only sleep in after missions and even then you're up bright and early from what I heard." Soul accused as he watched his friend stretch out lazily on the couch, rubbing his stomach with pursed lips.

"Tsubaki had plans with the girls today. I highly doubt she willingly slept in." Kid added.

"Geez, what's the big deal you guys? Tsubaki borrowed a book from Liz and we ended up testing out a theory I had last night. No biggie." Soul blinked in confusion and Kid's face dropped. Tsubaki borrowed a book from Liz?

"What… book was it exactly, Black Star?" The Shinigami asked awkwardly. By now, the blue haired meister had pushed himself from the couch and was looking distractedly through Soul's fridge for something to eat.

"Dunno, I didn't read much of it. It was a romance novel I guess… Liz needs a better taste in books though." Soul let out a scoff, not noticing Kid straightening behind him as he shifted to face Black Star better.

"You and Tsubaki read a romance novel together last night? Honestly man, what the hell? That's pretty lame." Soul teased. Even he didn't read with Maka no matter how much she ranted about how great the book was. Black Star let out an indignant laugh as he rummaged through the cabinets and pulled out a box of cereal and a large mixing bowl.

"No way! That book was lame. I mean, it was completely unrealistic and Tsubaki was falling for it all, so I had to bring her back to reality in a way only a guy as big as me could think of!" Kid's eyes widened and Soul stopped smirking when the words sank in. Black Star was busy pouring himself milk into his large portion of cereal.

"Black Star…" Unaware of the looks he was receiving, he dropped back onto the couch and began munching away at his cereal, ignoring the looks he was receiving.

"I mean it was practically porn, just without pictures and lamer. How can girls stand reading it?"The assassin continued clueless to the damage he was currently doing. Soul shot a look at Kid, who was still staring wide eyed at Black Star. Slowly, the Death Scythe turned back to his best friend.

"So… what exactly did you do to get her to stop reading the book?" he asked cautiously. He had already assumed the worst, but there was no way it could have been anything like that. Black Star, who was eating at a speed only he was possible of not choking at, stopped in mid bite and looked at the expectant pair blankly. He finished chewing and a grin that made Soul shutter crossed his face.

"A big guy like me doesn't brag, Soul my man." He answered cockily and began laughing loudly at the dumbstruck looks that crossed both Kid and Soul's faces. There was no way that he did was he was implying with Tsubaki! She wouldn't allow it. Despite the interesting rumor that had spread amongst their group about her being a closet pervert, she clearly had more restraint than Black Star. Soul liked to think he knew Black Star better than everyone else in the group, and knowing a lot about Black Star meant understanding the amount of self control and patience that Tsubaki had. This idiot had to have been joking.

"Don't lie about things like that, Black Star! It's not fair to Tsubaki." Kid said swiftly, standing and tossing the soccer ball that had been by his feet at the laughing teen. Black Star caught the ball with ease, a sly smile crossing his face.

"I never said anything. You implied something happened and went from there… Besides, your hornball partner is a total bad influence on Tsubaki!" He declared, tossing the ball back at the young Shinigami. Kid scowled

"What're you talking about?" A scoff left the assassin as he eyed the OCD meister skeptically.

"Liz is the one who lent her that porno." Soul groaned as Kid and Black Star now pointed accusing fingers at each other from across the living room. "I know that when they hang out they have pervy talks over at your place! Liz was bringing out Tsubaki's horniness day by day!"

"You're probably the one that corrupted her! Living with you for the past five years, I wouldn't be surprised! You're not necessarily a saint, Black Star." Kidd shot back.

"NO WAY!" Black Star yelled, now standing on the coffee table and glaring down at Kidd from his new perch.

"Hey man, get down!" Soul snapped. Maka had made him clean the day before and he wasn't in much of a mood for Kidd and Black Star to get into one of their oh so destructive confrontations. "Guys, let's just head out. We're supposed to be meeting Kilik and the others." Soul's requests clearly fell on deaf ears. He wasn't much of a mediator.

"Y'know Kid, you act so prim and proper, but I bet Liz has jumped your bones a couple dozen times… especially once you got out that damn book." A sly look crossed the assassin's face. "Course, not everyone can be as great as me. Maybe that's why Liz hasn't mentioned it." Soul face palmed as a shit eating smirk crossed Black Star's face and a look of horror and outrage crossed Kidd's.

This morning was not going to end well.

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Maka Albarn liked to think she was the smartest of her group of friends. In fact, she knew she was, not to sound too conceited. After all, Tsubaki was the sweet one, Patty was the cute one, and Liz was the hot one. In fact, she guessed she would be lying if she didn't say all three girls she hung out with were just very attractive and as Soul so often put it, she was just plain Maka who liked to read book and hit people with them. Books were her thing and while she knew how to act like a girl and the concept of looking nice and girl talk, nothing was really going to prepare her for the topic of the day. Lounging in a white towel wrapped firmly around her body, Maka let out a content sigh as the steam of the room relaxed her and the other girls occupying the room. Liz had somehow conned Kidd into getting them a day at the spa and she was enjoying every moment of being pampered. Patty could be heard humming amongst the steam filled room while a content sigh also echoed from Tsubaki and Liz.

"Nothing better than a day away from the boys at the spa." Liz hummed contently.

"And from Blair."Maka agreed cheerfully. She had enough of the sexy kitty tormenting both Soul with her huge boobs and lack of clothing. Soul continuously declaring that he would kick the witch cat out and still having no progress didn't exactly help her mood. Tsubaki flashed the sandy haired girl a smile.

"It is pretty nice to get away for a day. I'm sorry I missed out on breakfast though." She stated, adding more water to the pot in the center of the room.

"You missed out on an amazing breakfast, Tsubaki." Patty informed brightly as she laid on one of the room benches with her arms behind her head and content smile crossing her face. "Even sis stopped complaining to enjoy the meal!"

"When you say it like that it sounds like that's all I did this morning!" The older Thompson stated defensively, rolling her eyes at her younger sibling's laughter. Maka allowed a laugh to escape as well.

"You were cursing Black Star's name most of the walk after breakfast." She reminded, only to have a dismissive hand waved in her direction.

"So I overreacted a little, but we had a full day planned and I wasn't going to let it get messed up because Tsubaki and her meister wanted to play house." She informed, pinning the shadow weapon with a knowing look. Tsubaki flashed an apologetic smile.

"Yeah, Tsubaki, it's a bit weird that you and Black Star would sleep in, especially since the boys had a whole day planned out." Said Maka. "That idiot wouldn't shut up all day yesterday during lunch about beating Kilik in a soccer match. What exactly did you guys do last night that you couldn't tell us?" Liz perked up immediately and all eyes fell on Tsubaki, who had lowered her head and was fighting back a blush.

"That's right, Tsubaki! You and Black Star last night… you did the deed, didn't you?"

"Liz!"

"Come on! I want details!"Maka's face dropped as the earlier subject was brought back up. She hadn't been fully aware of the implications that were made that morning, but slowly things began to click into place as the shadow weapon next to her began to redden and shush the older Thompson sister.

Tsubaki and Black Star slepping in.

Romance book abandoned on the floor and couch looking slightly tousled.

Potentially missing highly anticipated events of the day.

Red faced shawdow weapon and nagging twin pistols.

How had she not seen it before? Eyes widening considerably and voice catching in her throat, Maka turned to her close friend in shock.

"Tsubaki you had sex with Black Star!" She screeched earning loud laughs from Liz and Patty while Tsubaki gaped at her in shock, face now the deepest shade of red it could possibly have reached.

"Everyone… everyone just calm down!" Tsubaki cried out, but Maka had put her hands over her ears and shook her head.

"I can't get the image out of my head!"

"Hey, Tsubaki! What was it like?" Patty had asked, causing the others to pause and turn their attention back to the shocked shadow weapon. The noise had died down instantly and Maka had pulled her hands from over her ears, looking intently at the older girl.

"It was her first time. Its not like there's much to compare it to." Liz teased, causing Tsubaki to purse her lips.

"Well the first time was really clumsy… but he got it better the second time." She answered innocently enough. Patty gave a hoot and clapped with laughter while both Liz and Maka gaped.

"The… s-second time?"

"When did you-"

"Last night." Tsubaki answered, inching back when the girls all circled towards her with wide, curious eyes.

"Twice last night?" Liz asked, earning a nod. "And it was his first time too?" Tsubaki nodded again causing the oldest Thompson to blink owlishly. "I always thought Black Star was more energetic that anyone I had ever met, but to have stamina like that…"

"So it was good then?" Patty asked. Tsubaki seemed thoughtful before lowering her gaze and giving a slight nod.

"I don't know how to explain it… it was like we kind of forgot about the world around us." She answered, fidgeting with the edge of her towel distractedly as she spoke. Maka, unaware of her own curiosity, was watching her closely. "Black Star may act a certain way when we're in public, but honestly he does care a lot about me and last night he proved to me that he wasn't nearly as selfish as he can make himself out to be." The silence that followed made Tsubaki fluster once again and let out an uncomfortable laugh.

"I never thought I would say this about anything involving Black Star, but that is so romantic." Liz cooed, starry eyed and squeezing her younger sister tightly.

"So, you're not afraid that your soul bond could mess up?" Maka asked intently. Tsubaki considered her for a moment and shook her head.

"Honestly, I think we became closer… there was a moment that felt a lot like soul resonance but .it wasn't." the older girl answered and shrugged a shoulder. "Sex is a very intimate act and I suppose it can either make or break the strongest bonds. For us, I suppose to brought us closer."

"So you and Black Star are together now?" Patty asked excitedly.

"Of course they are!" Maka stated quickly, looking at the blonde in shock. "I mean, after something like that you can't just walk away with no closure."

"Actually…"

"Tsubaki, you didn't." Liz moaned, dragging her hand over her face. Tsubaki smiled guiltily.

"Well there wasn't much talking afterwards… and then you guys showed up." Maka's face dropped while Liz gave a sigh.

"I suppose after two times you'd be a bit spent." She muttered, ignoring Maka's dumbfounded look. "Either way, we need to get that taken care of tonight… Not right now because we have facials next, but sometime tonight." Tsubaki nodded quietly, her body relaxing as the older girl backed away and leaned against the wall. Uncertain of what exactly had just taken place, Maka slowly moved back into a comfortable position as well.

It was going to be an interesting night.

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While the morning had started off with a shock and the afternoon had taken a temporarily uncomfortable turn, Tsubaki was glad she was able to get out with the girls for the day. With all of the assignments that Maka and Soul went on, it was rare that they got to spend much time together lately. Arriving at the mansion, Liz and Patty led the way in, Patty announcing all the junk food she planned to order for their sleep over while her sister mumbled about possibly needing to work out the next morning. They hadn't made it far in when familiar shouts caught their ears. Liz frowned.

"I thought they were staying at your place tonight, Maka?" she questioned.

"I thought so too." The sandy haired girl answered. Liz rolled her eyes and walked briskly towards the sound, shoving open the door to a room to reveal the guys all gathered around a large television playing video games. Black Star was standing on the couch, shouting at the screen while Soul sat with a wide and confident smirk on his face. Kidd looked clearly distraught over the game, trying to stay in eighth place while Kilik continued shouting and cheering Soul on.

"I WIN!" Soul shouted, jumping up, tossing down the remote control and thumping his chest boldly up at Black Star, who was glaring at the television from where he stood on the couch. He turned his gaze to his long time friend.

"That's because I let you! A big guy like me could never lose to a small fry like you!"

"Like hell!" Soul scoffed.

"What the hell do you guys think you're doing?" All attention left the developing fight and Kid stood at the sight of his partners.

"We didn't expect you back so soon." He stated coolly, causing Liz to huff.

"We didn't expect you here. I thought you'd be staying at Soul's tonight." Kid shot a frown at Black Star who smirked right back.

"Compromising situations wouldn't allow it." The young Shinigami decided. Liz cocked a brow.

"Compromising situations? What, the TV wasn't big enough?"

"The coffee table wasn't strong enough." Soul corrected as he smoothly ignored the glare his partner shot him. Liz pursed her lips and crossed her arms, trying to assess the situation. Tsubaki already knew there was no way that the boys would leave easily, especially since they had already developed some kind of set up. She sighed.

"This place is large enough for us to all get through the night, just stay out of our way." She muttered.

"Right."

"Yes ma'am."

"Gotcha."

"Whatever." Stealing one last glare at the boys, Liz began to lead the way out of the room. "Actually, I do need to do one thing." At the sound of her partner's voice, Tsubaki turned around and eyed Black Star curiously as he hopped over the back of the couch. "I need to talk to Tsubaki." She blinked in confusion and willed herself not to blush as the room fell silent and it seemed all eyed were on them.

"Um, sure… We can talk downstairs." She answered. He nodded, a bright smile crossing his face as he walked up to her, grabbed her hand and pulled her from the room. Tsubaki could just catch the sounds of quick stumbled and shuffles as she and her meister turned the corner. When they had gotten downstairs, Black Star pulled her into a random room and quickly closed the door behind him with a relieved sigh.

"Geez, those guys have been driving me insane all damn day." The assassin muttered, running his fingers through his hair with a sigh.

"Didn't you guys have your sports game?" Tsubaki asked only to have Black Star wave his hand in a dismissive manner.

"Yeah, but Kid started freaking out when he realized Ox's pillars weren't completely symmetrical so we left early." He muttered, leaning against the wall. He crossed his arms and stared at her silently. Tsubaki blushed.

"What?" Without a word, he held out his arms and beckoned her over. Without much thought, she complied, only to be pulled to him in a hug.

"I kinda missed you today." While it was the last thing she expected him to say, Tsubaki smiled into his chest as she wrapped her arms around him as well. She liked how it felt to be hugged by him. Black Star had always been strange when it came to affectionate behavior. Maybe it was because he didn't exactly come in contact with much of it during the younger ages, but when he took part in the acts, he didn't hold back. She snuggled slightly into him.

"That's sweet Black Star, but I'm sure you still had fun with the others."

"Maybe, but still." She felt his fingers tracing circles on her lower back. "A guy can miss his girlfriend, right?" Not thinking, Tsubaki backed up and stared at him wide eyed while Black Star frowned slightly at the sudden action.

"Girlfriend?"

"Um, yeah Tsubaki, you." He answered and pulled her back over to him. "After last night and what I told you before you left this morning I thought you would have put two and two together." He answered, some amusement in his voice. Racking her brain for anything that would have implied their current status, Tsubaki wished she hadn't been in such a daze all morning. Black Star must have noticed her confusion and chuckled knowingly. "Geez, and they call me a scatter brain."

"Don't tease." Tsubaki muttered with a slight smile. Black Star let out a laugh and Tsubaki glanced up at him as he beamed down at her cheerfully.

"I'll try." He answered with a teasing smile before he leaned in and kissed her deeply.

The others would be spending the evening without them.

Author's Note: Not sure how I feel completely about the ending, but I still enjoyed writing this fic. I especially enjoyed writing the argument with Kid and Black Star. lol.

Considering doing TsuStar Themed Drabbles eventually, but I have an idea for a multipairing Soul Eater fic as well.

We'll see what happens I suppose, but so far I have planned for the fic some TsuStar, SoMa, Kid/Liz pairings as well as featuring some other characters and love triangles.

Hope you enjoyed! Reviews make the world go round! :D