Okay, so here's chapter 4. I hope you guys like it.
Chapter 4 - Moving On
Four weeks passed quickly with Kid. Maka's cuts healed, and some scars went away. But the one on her cheek remained, and was a constant reminder of how strong she was, and how strong she is. Liz and Patty found out about Soul, and nearly blew up the world. When they found out about Kid and Maka, they were so ecstatic that Kid had "finally found someone to put up with his OCD."
Maka looked at her new phone. She got it nearly 2 weeks ago. It was a Samsung Galaxy 4. "Kid, why did you buy me such an expensive phone?"
"I wanted you to be treated the way you should be - Like a princess." Kid lifted the back of her hand to his face and gently kissed it. He looked at her. "Why? Do you not like it?"
"I love it. But I just don't feel right about you spending this much money on me." She looked him in the eye.
"I'm sorry... I guess I was so busy trying to treat you right..." Kid turned back around and finished the dishes.
"Oh, no, I didn't mean it like that." Maka grabbed his hand and held on tight. "I just meant you spoil me." Maka smiled warm heartedly. Kid studied her eyes and found no traces of a lie. He smiled back and kissed her on the forehead.
"I wonder how the new owner of the number is handling it..."
While Maka and Kid were enjoying their new life, Soul closed himself off from the world, not going to classes and not going outside. He had Blair bring him everything he needed. He sat in the dark most of the time drinking bottles of alcohol, not bothering with a cup. He took the broken picture frame from his floor and retrieved the only photo of them together. He left the broken glass on the floor, and spent his time in the living room.
Soul picked up the phone and dialed Maka's number. It rang a few times before an unfamiliar voice answered.
"Hello?" It was a woman.
"Where's Maka?" Soul slurred.
"Okay, look buddy. We've had this conversation for now, what two weeks?"
"Where's Maka?!" Soul yelled, shooting up from his chair and throwing his bottle against the wall.
"The person who had the number before me got rid of it two weeks ago. Remember? I told you this yesterday."
"No.. She couldn't... She's running away from me!" Soul hung up the phone, and gently put it down on the table before sitting back down. He grabbed an open bottle of vodka from the coffee table and took a long swig, letting the warm liquid coat his throat and induce him into a deeper state of hallucination. "That bitch..."
"So what should we do today?" Maka asked Kid. "We have three days until graduation."
"We have school tomorrow, since today is Tuesday." Kid said.
"Right, but it's only 1. We get out at 12." Maka leaned into Kid on the couch in the living room.
"I know, I get out with you. But what do you want to do? We already got a place to live, we have jobs guaranteed, we got our graduation outfits. You're getting a new partner-" Maka cut him off with a loud sigh.
"But it's so boring!" Maka fell off the couch and started rolling around on the floor. Kid sat there chuckling at his girlfriend. He knew she was mature, but he found it unbelievably cute when she got like this.
"Alright, let's go out on a date." Kid said, pinning her down so she stayed still.
"Sounds great!" Maka kissed him and ran upstairs to change out of her school clothes and put on something special. She decided that she'd wear black skinny jeans with mid-calf combat boots, a red tank top tucked in and a black quarter sleeve jacket. She put on some light lipstick and touched up her everyday look - the cat's eye. She put on a little concealer to hide the scar. She stood up, spun around a few times, and decided she'd take her hair out of the ponytail she had it in. She removed the hair-tie and let her waist length hair fall down, cascading over her shoulders. She ran downstairs and let Kid take a look at her.
"Wow... You look beautiful. Then again, you always do." Kid held out his hand.
"Thank you," Maka smiled and took his hand.
"LIZ, PATTY! WE'RE LEAVING!" Kid screamed. He shut the French doors and opened the convertible door for Maka. Maka flashed a smile and sank down into the comfy seat.
"Ready?" Kid said.
"Where are we going?" Maka asked as Kid sped down the highway.
"I know you don't like expensive gifts, and I promise this is the last one, but I don't want you to ask if you can go anywhere. I want you to be able to go wherever you want." Kid said, weaving in and out of traffic. "But, of course, as long as you promise you'll be safe."
"Wait, what?" Maka gaped at Kid. He's not serious...
"You got your driver's license from the D.W.M.A." Kid looked at her pulling into Death City Race Track. "And I know you love to drive. Consider this your graduation gift."
Maka stepped out of the car to be met by Kid and a blindfold. He kissed her lightly on the lips while tying the black cloth around her eyes.
"So I pulled some strings and I was able to get you one of the very first models of the all new 2014 Camaro." Kid took off the blindfold and watched her expression go from confused to beyond happy. She looked at the car and faced Kid.
"How!?" She screamed, jumping up and down.
"I told you, I pulled some strings." Maka ran up to Kid and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"I LOVE IT!" Maka screamed. The kiss she gave him was harsh, but filled with passion.
"I promise this is the last one." Kid looked at her, cupping her face with his hand.
"Kid... You know I'd like you for who you are. You don't have to treat me like a princess. You're a gentleman already, and I like you no matter if you're rich or poor. I'd like you even if you didn't get me all this." Maka pressed her face to his chest, listening to his heartbeat and blushing when she hears it quicken.
"So, I'm assuming I can return the car?" Kid joked.
"No way in Hell." Maka grabbed the keys from his hand and motioned for him to get in as well.
"Ready?" Maka turned on the car and sat back in her seat. "It's beautiful..."
"Hey, you okay?"
"I just don't want... I don't want things to be the reason we're together. I mean... I really like you for you... you know that right?"
"Baby, I know that with all my heart. This is your graduation gift, and it's the last one." He leaned over and kissed her. "Now shut up and drive."
"Rodger that!" Maka revved the engine and let go slowly.
"Hun..." Kid looked over.
"Yeah?"
"You're driving like an old lady." Kid looked at her with sarcastic concern.
"Wrong move..." Maka let go all the way and floored the gas petal. Kid was shot back in his seat as she shifted and gained speed.
Maka completed a couple of laps before bringing it in. Kid stepped out of the car, legs wobbling with a smile plastered on his face. He walked to his car and sat in the drivers seat.
"Okay... So we know you can race." Kid looked at Maka who walked over and leaned on his door.
"You sure you're okay to drive?"
"Yeah, I'm good."
"It's nearly 3. Do you want to go grab something to eat?"
"Sure, sounds great. I'll follow."
"Great!" Maka jumped in her car and drove away from the Death City Race Track. She took the highway to the giant mall a couple of miles away from Death City. She pulled into a burger joint and parked her car. Kid pulled up shortly. He walked over to help her out of the car.
"I still can't believe that you pulled strings like that." Maka said, sitting down after getting her cheeseburger.
"It was all for you," Kid got back up again to get the drinks "Coke?"
"Water."
"Okay." Kid smiled at her and went to get the drinks.
"So this place is also a popular karaoke joint. I used to come here all the time behind Soul's back. Now that I say it, it kind of sounds dirty." Maka giggled. "But it wasn't anything dirty, I just loved singing."
"People know you here?"
"Everyone that's a regular."
"Maka, DARLING!" A man in a pink shirt walked up to Maka and kissed her on both cheeks. "It's been FOREVER since I've seen you."
"Marcus, DARLING!" Maka repeated his gaudy entrance.
"Take my hand." Marcus threw his hand to Maka and she grabbed it. "Now let's go."
"But my burger!"
"That's what you always say. Come, come. It's time to perform. Your outfit is PERFECT, darling. I LOVE your look!"
"Thanks, Marcus. Did you meet my new boyfriend?" Marcus suddenly turned, flipping his chin length hair.
"Why no!" Marcus let go of Maka who walked backstage. "Your girlfriend is AMAZING on stage! Everyone loves her! I'm Marcus. Oh, and don't worry about my good looks. I'm unfortunately not straight. I like sticks." Marcus extended his hand to Kid who shook it with enthusiasm.
"Nice to meet you too. Maka doesn't mention this place."
"It's her hidden secret." Marcus grabbed Maka's water and took a swig. "OH LORD DEATH IS THIS DIET?"
"Water?" Kid looked at him weirdly. He looked around the room and saw it had green walls with black trim. The room was a square. The stage was to the right of the glass doors, bordering the wall. Where the stage cut off, there were steps and a doorway with a curtain. There were spotlights all over the ceiling that lit up the room perfectly. The speakers were placed all over the joint. The counter and the kitchen were way in the back, so it didn't get in the way of the stage or any walking space.
"So Maka uses this as an extra income gig."
"Really?" Kid looked at the curtain to the backstage area.
"Yeah. She doesn't make much, but she generally uses it to enhance her dressing room here. It's a pretty awesome job. She works WHENEVER she wants, and still gets paid. AWESOME, right?"
"Yeah, it's probably the best."
"She loves it. It's generally dance music she focuses on, but when she does rock, my LORD DEATH everyone LOVES her either way! It's at least a half an hour set. Sometimes it's an hour, and if people are in the mood - 2." Marcus threw his hands in the air and walked to the stage. "Amazing girlfriend, I tell you. A-MA-ZING!"
Kid chuckled as Marcus walked up the steps of the stage and introduced Maka.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, singles and couples, straights and gays, I give you... Maka. Albarn." He backed away in the most dramatic way.
"Hey guys!" Most of the guys in the audience whooped and the girlfriends that were there slapped them. "It's been a while, huh? Well, I have a treat for you."
More whoops from the crowd.
"I've put together a new mix. It's not what you're used to, so please don't kill me." Maka chuckled. "Okay, here we go! One Night by Matthew Koma."
Maka started bouncing around before grabbing the mic and swaying her hips.
You think you're the new sexy
In a white Mercedes that bends me to the grave
You make casual messy
And all materials posses you like a slave, you're custom made
She took the mic off the stand and walked to the other side of the stage towards the open room and pointed to a random man.
Don't take this swim for more than it is
It's one night, one night, one night
She ran the other way and started jumping.
Chew my love under your tongue like it's your bubblegum
You're blowin' bubbles 'til the taste is gone
You're coming over for the night
One night, one night, one night
Chew my love under your tongue like it's your bubblegum
Just spit me out when it becomes more than fun
Cause I'm coming over for the night
One night, one night, one night
Conversation is violent
Baby you're too digital
8-bit dated physical
But keep me under your ceiling
Maka knelt down and started bending backwards before reversing and jumping to her feet.
Cause your concrete's chippin' in crumbling like grease on me
Don't take this swim for more than it is
It's one night, one night, one night
She stepped off the stage and ran through the joint, weaving in and out of tables and shaking hands, giving hugs.
Chew my love under your tongue like it's your bubblegum
You're blowin' bubbles 'til the taste is gone
You're coming over for the night
One night, one night, one night
Chew my love under your tongue like it's your bubblegum
Just spit me out when it becomes more than fun
Cause I'm coming over for the night
One night, one night, one night
She stopped next to Kid and pulled him close and sang to him. The crowd whooped and cheered.
And now I'll pull you in close
It's a sweet and sour high
When you promise not to try
If I promise that I'd lie
We can drink the punch for this one last time
Just one more last time
She ran back on stage and got people to clap with her. "C'mon everyone!"
Chew my love under your tongue like it's your bubblegum
You're blowin' bubbles 'til the taste is gone
You're coming over for the night
One night, one night, one night
She ran back down and sat on top of the table swung her legs while looking left and right.
Chew my love under your tongue like it's your bubblegum
Just spit me out when it becomes more than fun
Cause I'm coming over for the night
One night, one night, one night
One night, one night, one night
One night
She ran back on stage and put the mic back on the stand before bringing it to her lips.
Just spit me out when it becomes more than fun
She tilted the mic to the side and held the position while the people gave a standing ovation.
Maka waited for the next song to start. "This is Leaving You by Audien."
Oh looky here I am burning again
Thought it was real but your love it was only pretend
Oh looky here I am walking away
I turn around if you beg
If you beg me to stay
This time I don't think so
I had enough of your romance reflow
Heart breaker with an ego
You were doing some things that could've been illegal
Make sense out of nothing at all
You were pretty much evil
But I've got more to say
She jumped off the stage and walked over to her gay friend.
No I never, never met nobody, body like you
That ain't no compliment, that's the truth
You're nothing but a cold heart covered in gold
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why I'm leaving you.
She jumped up and tossed the mic to someone else. She danced around and jumped all over the place interacting with people. She grabbed the mic and walked over to the stage and jumped up.
Oh looky here I am burning again
Thought it was real but your love it was only pretend
Oh looky here I am walking away
I turn around if you beg
If you beg me to stay
This time I don't think so
I had enough of your romance reflow
Heart breaker with an ego
You were doing some things that could've been illegal
Make sense out of nothing at all
You were pretty much evil
But I've got more to say
No I never, never met nobody, body like you
That ain't no compliment, that's the truth
You're nothing but a cold heart covered in gold
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why I'm leaving you.
She held her heart and moved back and forth, motioning her hands for people to dance. She jumped up and down while shouting "C'mon everyone!"
I'm leaving you.
She stopped in place with the mic held high. She stood in the middle of the restaurant, singing to the sky.
No I never, never met nobody, body like you
That ain't no compliment, that's the truth
You're nothing but a cold heart covered in gold
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why I'm leaving you.
I never, never met nobody, body like you
That ain't no compliment, that's the truth
You're nothing but a cold heart covered in gold
That's why, that's why, that's why, that's why I'm leaving you.
Maka collapsed to her knees and hung her head for dramatic effect.
Whoops filled the burger place as Maka finished up her mini concert. She completed five more songs and gave the mic to Marcus before stepping off stage. The owner of the business came out and handed her a wad of cash and kissed her on the cheek. She gave Marcus a hug and walked towards the exit.
"See ya!" She yelled before dragging Kid to the car. "What'd you think?"
"I think I have a beautiful girlfriend with hidden talent." Kid stared at her with awe in his eyes. "Ever thought of a label?"
"No, I want to be a Meister, I don't want this to be more than a hobby."
"Speaking of Meister, aren't you supposed to get a new partner?"
"Yeah. His name is Christian. I guess he's supposed to be my perfect match."
"Do you know what he looks like?"
"Yeah, there's a picture of him at home. It's in my satchel."
"It's nearly 6." Kid looked at her. "Let's go home and spend the rest of the night in my room." Kid grabbed her waist and kissed her.
"Fort time?" Maka smiled against his lips.
"Bingo!"
"Race ya home!" Maka shouted before jumping in her car and turning on the engine.
"I'm gonna win!" Kid said to her speeding off.
"Oh, no you won't." Maka's eyes narrowed as she gained speed.
Maka and Kid sped down the highway, weaving in and out of traffic, scaring innocent people. No one bothered to stop them since their license plates had "D.W.M.A. Official" instead of a regular number-letter combination.
Maka pulled ahead and went on the shoulder lane. She took the next exit, leaving Kid alone on the freeway. Maka weaved in and out of surface streets and back onto the freeway. Kid looked ahead of him and saw traffic. He could see Maka's car taking the big curve on the freeway, away from the traffic he was currently stuck in.
"Shit..." Kid laughed to himself and waited the traffic out. When he got home, Maka was standing by her car waiting for him.
"You can't win against me." Maka hugged him with triumph in her voice.
"HEY LOVEBIRDS! WE'RE STARVING!" Liz and Patty stuck their heads out of the third floor balcony.
"GET YOUR ASSES TO THE KITCHEN" Patty yelled.
"Makaaaaaaaa CHOP!" Maka threw an encyclopedia she got from who knows where and threw it at Patty, knocking her out cold.
"I'm not your bitch!" Maka yelled while walking into the foyer.
"Yeah, well I'm fucking hungry, so make me food." Liz muttered while walking down the stairs.
"I'm already ordering a pizza..." Kid muttered while picking up the phone.
"Great!" Maka and Liz chimed in together.
"Oh, Maka. Soul came by." Liz said to Maka while shoving chips in her mouth.
"Liz, don't do that! We're gonna eat pizza."
"He said something about how he can't move on without you."
"I don't give a shit." Maka's eyes turned cold.
"I told him simply that you moved on with your life with a better looking, respectable gentleman and that he needed to fuck off." Liz shoved more chips in her mouth.
"Thanks, Liz." Maka spoke softly. "Cause I am moving on. I have a life now. With Kid, and you, and Patty. And soon... Christian."
"Who's Christian?" Liz perked up when she heard this.
"My new partner."
"So he's your new Scythe?"
"Not exactly."
Kid looked up at Maka with a questioning look. "What do you mean?"
"He's my Scythe and my Meister."
"But that's only happened once, and that was nearly ten thousand years ago." Kid looked at her with shock.
"I'm a Scythe, and I'm also a Meister. He's a Scythe and a Meister as well."
"A perfect fit..." Kid said, remembering her words outside the burger restaurant.
"Like I said," Maka paused to grab some chips from the bag. "Moving on."
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