GlassAlice: Okay, so i just had to type this up as soon as i thought of it.
Just a short intermission before the next chapter!
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Side Story: Before the Audition, Heartbeats Abound
"Look over here Maka," The Make-up artist titled Maka's face slightly to the left, applying a sparkly powder that Maka would have categorized as unnecessary, see as how it was Soul that she was trying to look 'sparkly' for.
There was a TV on in the dressing room, showing the show 'Celebrity Watch' that comes on everyday at 9am. Maka's eyes were closed as she listened calmly to the report of the day.
"…This in, sources have sighted the infamous 'Soul Eater' in the area near…" Maka's eyebrow twitched and furrowed at the very mention of his name. Then she thought about it for a moment and let it sink in.
She laughed out of nowhere, scaring the Make-up artist.
It's like a, 'This just in' bulletin or something! 'Soul Eater has been spotted!"
She held her gut as she continued to laugh at the very idea of such a broadcast.
"Maka, what's got you so worked up?" The Make-up artist asked worried.
"Sorry, just thought about something. Can I get a drink now?" Maka stood up before the Make-up artist replied, taking her subtle nod as a yes. The TV program continued, moving from one topic to another. Maka walked over to the counter and looked at herself in the mirror. Sparkly, slightly flushed cheeks and long eyelashes. She sighed, wishing that she wouldn't have to meet Soul and have him say something about the over excess of pink that was on her.
"Girly-ness is just radiating off of me," Maka mumbled to herself as she picked up a water bottle and began to unscrew the cap.
"What's that?" The Make-up artist asked, half interested, half not, seeing as how she was fiddling around with the Make-up kit that was put together just for Maka's 'Big Day' today.
"Mm? Nothing," Maka answered before putting the top of the drink to her mouth.
The TV program started to play a live video taking place at that very moment, "…The big star that we all love is doing a live concert right at this very moment! Enjoy our birds' eye view from our helicopter on the scene." Maka shifted her eyes to the TV while taking a sip of water. She spit immediately at the sight of the celebrity that was on the stage.
"You're kidding me!" Maka yelled out.
"Yahoo Everybody! The great Black Star has decided to pay a visit to those of you who are lesser than gods!" Everyone continued to cheer and yell his name, ignoring the slight insult.
"Oh~ It's Black Star!" The Make-up artist sat down and watched intently while clapping enthusiastically. Maka looked over at her and raised her eyebrow.
"Now my next song for you guys! It's called 'Black Sky, Shining Stars'." The Black Star on the TV was dancing like he was born to be exactly that, a 'star.' His song was a strong song, with depth, something Maka never expected from him.
She closed her eyes as she listened, it was hard to hear past the screaming fans, as the Make-up artist stated. But somehow, Maka could hear it just fine. Maybe it was because she had heard his voice before, seeing as how she knew him personally, or maybe it was that it was the only voice that painted a picture in her mind, like she herself was floating through the stars.
His voice was different when he sung, it wasn't deep and rough like Soul's. More of a whisper than a call of seduction that Soul's voice would project.
"Sounds good." Maka mumbled as she chuckled a bit. She took another sip of her water. The song ended and the crowd grew silent as Black Star stood quietly on the stage, with his head hung low. Maka shifted her eyes towards the TV once more and saw Black Star lift his head, revealing a big, sneaky smirk that Maka recognized.
He lifted the microphone to his lips and yelled,
"Take that Strawberry Juice!" He laughed heartily and Maka spit even more water out on the mirror.
You have got to be kidding me!!!
The Make-up artist was shocked at both Black Star's statement and Maka spitting all over the mirror, "Are you sure you're okay Maka?!"
Maka grabbed a towel and cleaned up her mess, "Sorry bout that." She bowed to the woman and looked up at the TV.
"I beat you good Strawberry Juice!" Black Star laughed as the fans continued to cheer, dispite utter confusion.
Maka chuckled, "Yep, you did, but I'll get you back," She mumbled.
"What was that?" The Make-up artist asked again.
"Nothing," Maka smiled widely back.
"Just keep that smile on when you go to meet Soul Eater." The Make-up artist sounded giddy as she said his name.
"Another fan?" Maka asked. The woman nodded yes happily and did the finishing touches on Maka's make-up.
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