"I had a nice time," Maka said, staring down at her feet, her face red.
"Yeah," Soul replied, looking up at the night sky," so did I." Soul's hands were behind his head, waiting to hold Maka. He had many relationships in the past before but this one, his relationship with Maka, was different. He had some relationship which he kissed the girl within a couple of days after they started dating but his kiss with Maka, it was special. The kiss was still lingering on his lips, he swear he could feel the fireworks setting off over and over again. It was quiet between them and he was okay with that. Maka was lost in her own thoughts.
My first kiss… and it was with Soul. Her face felt really hot and her palm was sweating. She wanted to hold his hand as soon as they left the park but she didn't know if it was okay. She had only two boyfriends before Soul and neither of them did the initiation of ANY public affection, not even a hug. No wonder they didn't last long, Maka thought.
"You okay Maka?" Maka looked up toward Soul, his expression indifferent. Maka nodded as she looked down at her gloves. Out of all her outfit, she chose to wear her plaid skirt, white button down shirt with her yellow vest, a black coat, and white gloves. Gloves! She felt somewhat like a little girl. Soul stared weirdly at Maka, confused. Her face was getting red again and she kept on shaking her head like she was frustrated or embarrassed. Soul smirked. Either way, she's still cute.
"Ah!" Maka stopped, staring to her left, "We're here." Soul stopped in his tracks as well, glancing where Maka was staring. Maka's house was in front of them, normal looking on the outside. The outside light was on while the inside weren't that he could tell. Soul had a really nice time, actually even better than he expected.
"I guess I should walk you to your door," Soul suggested. Maka faced Soul with her hands up, waving.
"No! You don't have to," Maka trying to decline his offer without hurting his feelings. Trying to smile, waving her hands, Soul thought it was beyond cute. He felt his cheeks blushing. Embarrassed, Soul walked on the pathway towards the house, trying to cover his expression. He rather have his best friend Black*Star see him blush than Maka! It's too embarrassing and uncool. "Wait!" Maka turning as she watched Soul going onto the pathway. "Where are you going?"
"Walking you to your door," smirking as his eyes laid onto Maka," Like a cool guy should do." Maka pouted for a moment but decides to drop it. Soul was being polite and she was being a baby. Stupid, she thought. Maka ran to Soul's side, accepting his offer in a way. Still smirking, Soul looked at his date. He really wish it didn't have to end but sometimes every end has a new beginning.
At the door, they paused before saying a good-bye.
"I had a nice time," Maka verified again.
"So I heard," Soul grinning. Maka didn't realize how nervous she was until she realized she had told him that not too long ago. Soul observed Maka's new expression, embarrassment with a hint of realization. Surprisingly she didn't blush.
"Umm," Maka mumbled as she tried to find words to express her gratitude.
"You should get inside before it gets too late" Soul thumbing over his shoulder, towards to street "Strange people do start to come out around this time." Maka nodded, locking eyes with Soul.
"Ahh. Yeah. I should." Quickly looking down, Maka pulled out her house keys.
"Good." Soul was walking backward, watching Maka put in the key into the knob of the door, turning to unlock each one. Before walking inside, Maka waved good-bye to Soul.
"Bye!" She shouted happily. Soul did a quick waved back as he walked backward, signaling good-bye. Maka smiled as she watched him. She really likes the guy. Not like a crush but something like…"Soul! Turn around before you…" A huge thump sounded out as Soul fell over the crack in the pathway. Maka couldn't help but laugh as Soul recovers his fall, seeing a hint of red appear on his cheek. It was cute seeing Soul embarrass. She wonder if he thought the same when she's embarrassed. "Are you okay?!" Soul stopped to reply back.
"Yeah. Just fine." He couldn't believe he fell in front of Maka. How uncool!
"Okay then. Bye Soul!" She said again. Soul smiled and waved before walking around. Maka watch Soul until she couldn't see his white hair anymore and finally walked a couple of steps into her house. Once inside and locking the doors, Maka squealed as she remembers their kiss.
It happened! Her first kiss! And with Soul! She jumped a couple of times until she came back to reality. Okay, calm down, Maka thought, breathe in and out, in and out. After Maka gather herself, she walked towards the stairs, to her room. This was worth telling Tsubaki. She smiled as she pulled out her cell phone and dialed her best friend. On the first ring, Tsubaki picked up.
"Hi Tsubaki!"
"Oh! Hi Maka!" In the background, Maka could hear a familiar voice shouting.
"WHO'S THAT TSUBAKI?!" Black*Star voice ranged throughout Maka's ears, making her feel like her ears were bleeding.
"Oh! Just Maka Black*Star" Tsubaki, being polite as always, told Black*Star. Maka had completely forgot that tonight was also Tsubaki and Black*Star date. Tsubaki and he have been dating since sophomore year and Maka still wonder how her best friend was able to stay with him. Black*Star! Out of all people!
"Oops! Sorry Tsubaki! I forgot you had a date tonight." Maka awkwardly trying to laugh her mistake off. Black*Star was still shouting in the background, probably asking a million questions about what Maka is saying.
"It's okay Maka. Really! Black*Star and I were only watching…"
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN WATCHING?!" again, Black*Star shouting over the phone. "I, THE GREAT GOD, was about to make a move until Pigtails…"
"Black*Star!" Maka could hear Tsubaki blushing over Black*Star's words. Seriously, what did Tsubaki see in him? "Maka, I'm so sorry! Black*Star's usually not like this."
"It's okay Tsubaki. I just called to tell you something." The shouting in the background stopped. Finally some quiet. "But Black*Star can't hear."
"BUT MAKA!" The shouting occurred again "Your GREAT GOD should know this SOMETHING! Tsubaki please don't go! Tsubaki!" Maka heard something shutting and a click. Tsubaki probably locked herself in her bedroom.
"Oh, I hope Black*Star's not going too crazy over this" Tsubaki whisper, probably reminding herself of the 'selfish' act. There was a pause. "What is it that you wanted to tell me Maka?"
"I just wanted to tell you that Soul took me to the park as our date." Maka turned a little bit red, wondering how she was going to tell Tsubaki.
"Oh, that sounds nice. Did you enjoy yourself?" Here comes the truth.
"Ah, yeah I did." Why was she being so nervous about this? "More than I thought."
"Well that's good to hear Maka," Tsubaki trying to make the conversation a little bit easier for Maka. She knew Maka had something to say by the sound of her voice. "I'm glad that you enjoyed yourself, especially with this semester being our last before graduation."
"Ah, Tsubaki," Maka loudly whisper, holding the phone with both her hand," can you promise not to tell anyone about this? Even Black*Star?"
"Yes, Maka. You know I would," Tsubaki answered excitedly. She couldn't wait for what Maka was going to say. "You're my best friend." Maka smiled,
"Thanks Tsubaki," on the other end, Maka looked down at the ground. She really didn't want anyone to know about this. In some way, she wants it to stay as the kiss that made her feel alive and not one of those labels were 'it's just a kiss. Who cares.' That kiss between them was more than a label, it was like…
"Maka, are you still there?" Maka popped out of her bubble and laughed.
"Haha, sorry again Tsubaki. I kind of got caught up in my thoughts." Maka heard her friend laugh on the other end.
"It's okay. Hahaha. Well?" Tsubaki waiting patiently for Maka's answer.
"Umm, well at the park, umm" Maka was shuffling her feet, trying to find a way how to say this. "Soul and I were… did… ummm."
"It's okay Maka. Just say it."
"Soul and I… kissed?" Maka didn't mean for it to come out as a question but knowing Tsubaki, she probably knew what Maka meant. Maka was still holding on the phone, hearing nothing. Strange, she thought Tsubaki would gasp or…
"REALLY?!" Now Maka's ears were bleeding from Tsubaki's high pitch squeak. " Oh Maka! That's so wonderful! You two finally…awww! What was it like?" Maka imagine Tsubaki jumping up and down like she did earlier.
"Umm… I don't know," Maka realize she should go upstairs to her room so she could lie on her bedroom and describe everything that happen. "It was… something that I couldn't imagine happening ever." Maka was climbing up the stairs, grabbing the railing with her left hand and holding the phone with her right. "I wanted to thank Soul for taking me out but he was sleeping." Halfway up the stairs. "I don't know, the way he was just laying there on the grass, it was a different 'Soul' I guess." Maka was in front of her door now, opening it slowly," Then he opened his eyes and it just happen" Maka closed the door to her room, telling her best friend more details about how the kiss happen. A great way to end a night…
Until Maka heard a loud crash and Tsubaki screaming as well as Black*Star shouting.
"TSUBAKI! THE GREAT BLACK*STAR HAS ORDER YOU…" Yeah, a 'great' way to end a night.