Chapter 8! ^^
"ARGGGH!" Maka groaned in frustration as she washed her face and gargled water. She is in the girl's bathroom with Tsubaki, who accompanied her.
"Um, hey, Maka...calm down..." Tsubaki said, her soothing voice echoing through out the room.
Maka narrowed her eyes when she heard what her friend just said. She gargled water for what it seems like the hundredth time before facing Tsubaki, the look of anger and humiliation on her face. "Tsubaki, I can't! I can't calm down in this type of situation! I really can't! I want to run, I want to shout, I want to SCREAM! Most of all, I want to kick my stupid partner's butt! Geez, is there anything worse in stored for me today?" Maka dumped her face in the water again and gargled.
Tsubaki smiled and patted Maka's back." Hey, hey, relax Maka. Why don't you just think of the better things that were produced because of what just happened?"
Maka spitted out the water that she has been gargling when she heard Tsubaki's comment. She stared at her water-splashed face on the mirror, thinking about the certain events that happened earlier...
"JUST KISS EACH OTHER ALREADY, DANG IT!" Marie pushed Soul towards Maka, causing him to fall onto her.
The whole class went drop-dead silent after that.
"Oh."
"My."
"Shinigami."
"Did that just happened?"
The whole class suddenly became dead silent. No one spoke a word. They were too stunned about what happened. They just stared at Soul, who was lying on top of Maka...
With his LIPS locked onto HERS.
Maka and Soul stood up from their awkward position and looked at each other with VERY wide eyes. They were shocked. Surprised. Taken away...
Suddenly, at the back of the classroom came an outburst: "THAT WAS FANTASTIC!"
When the silence was already broken, the whole class cheered wildly and went crazy. Some were already giving high-fives to each other, others were going out of their heads because of laughter.
Miss Marie grinned and gave her two dumbfounded students a "very good" look. "You know what," she said, "forget about getting an F. I'll give you an instant A+ this semester. Or maybe for the whole year!" She laughed.
The class Crescent Moon bursted into laughter. Maka and Soul were furiously blushing because of humiliation. Maka closed her fists tightly then went outside. Soul did the same.
"Maka, wait!" Tsubaki cried, chasing after her.
"Dude! Wait up!" Black Star followed Soul's tracks.
Maka's eyes widen after remembering all that happened. She rubbed her lips very hard, causing it to turn a deep red. "Tsubaki, I can't take it anymore! ARGGH! I hate drama classes! It brings the worst out of me!" She gargled water again.
"Hey, at least you didn't get an F! You and Soul got an instant A+. And Miss Marie was even planning on giving you two an A+ for this whole academic year. Just how cool is that?" Tsubaki replied, hoping that it can cool off her friend a bit.
Maka spitted out water and hoped that it was already enough. "This is the first time that I'd rather have an F for the whole year than do that. I just gave my first kiss to the person who I hated the most, Tsubaki! I can't take it!" Then she gargled. AGAIN!
Tsubaki smirked when she heard that."But admit it, Maka," she said in a mischievous tone, "you actually liked it, didn't you?"
This time, Maka spitted out the water not on the bowl, but on the mirror. She looked at Tsubaki, horrified. "No way in a FREAKING MILLION YEARS!" Then she dumped her head in the water again, gargling.
Tsubaki just laughed and patted her friend's back.
On the other side of the world, Soul and Black Star are also in the boys' comfort room. And just like what Maka was doing in the girl's comfort room, Soul was also gargling water in his mouth like crazy.
"WOOOHOOOO! Dude, just how awesome was that? Can't believe you and your goody-two-shoes partner actually kissed, man!" Black Star said, making Soul spit the water and glare at him.
"DON'T you ever say that Maka and I KISSED! The heck, dude?" Soul replied in frustration. He went back to gargling water again.
Black Star let out his boisterous laughter. "AHAHAHAHAHA! I, the Great Black Star, will not listen to a little chimp like you! I'M THE GREATEST MAN IN THE WHOLE WORLD, AFTER ALL!" He climbed up the top of one of the CR stalls. "I, the Great Black Star, is the boss of the whole world! I, the Great Black Star, can't be deceived by anyone else! I, the Great Black Star-"
Black Star's narcissistic speech was cut off when he lost his balance. "Hey, Soul-!"
Too bad. He fell down the floor with a loud thud. He groaned in pain. "Ouch..."
Soul gargled one last time then looked at his best friend. "Maybe you're not so great after all, Great Black Star." He laughed out loud.
Black Star stretched out his hand to Soul, gesturing him to help him up. "Pull me out here...Dang it..."
Soul laughed again and pulled Black Star out of his misery. "Hmm. Sucks to be you, my dear friend. Sucks to be you."
Black Star just scowled. "Let's just return to the classroom. Baka."
Soul chuckled and was about to go with Black Star when he suddenly remembered what happened with him and Maka. He shuddered and widen his eyes. "Dude, wait!" Soul returned to the room and gargled water again.
Black Star was the one who laughed now. "Maybe it SUCKS to be YOU more."
Soul spitted out the water and glared at his friend. "Oh, just shut up, will you?"
And he gargled again.
The next happenings that await for Maka and Soul that day felt like the worst moments ever in their lives. When they stepped their feet onto their classroom, the whole class stood up and gave them a standing ovation. The meister and weapon turned beet reds because of so much embarrassment and humiliation.
Biology time came after Theater. Dr. Franken Stein entered the classroom with a big smile on his face. He must have heard about Maka and Soul's kissing incident, because instead of having a lesson, he acted like a hopeless romantic in the classroom, teasing Maka and Soul, saying that he wants to see them kiss. Even worse, Spirit came barging in the room, screaming all around the classroom and freaking out because of her daughter's first kiss, which was purely just an accident. The whole class laughed.
Maka and Soul just bowed their heads. This was all too much.
For the first time in her whole life, Maka wished that school would be finished already for the day. She already experienced too much embarrassment. She can't take it anymore.
But it seems like the time is fooling her. The longer she wishes that school's over already, the slower the time is. She scowled then sighed. Why, she thought, why is this happening to me?
Soul, on the other side, is feeling the same. He just wants to get home, have a nice, hot bath, and forget that this whole thing did happened. It was his FIRST kiss, for Shinigami's sakes. And his first kiss was even with the person whom he despises the most. This day couldn't get any worst.
Just when the meister and weapon thought that their heads are already going to go bonkers because of so much humiliation, the school bell rang. The partners heaved heavy sighs, glad that the day's over.
As they fixed their things, Maka and Soul can't look at each other directly in the eyes. Can they even stare at each other after what happened during theater class? Absolutely not. That's way too awkward.
Maka didn't wait for Soul any longer. She picked her school bag up and left the room. She'd rather commute than ride with his brainless partner.
Soul, on the other hand, didn't mind Maka going ahead of him. In fact, he's completely fine with it. Riding with his freakish meister would be way too awkward anyway, since they both know what just happened.
Breathing a sigh of relief, Soul got his things and was about to go out of the room when suddenly he remembered the kiss. He shuddered and took a step.
Then he remembered again.
And again.
And again.
And again.
And agai-
"DARN IT! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!" Soul screamed at the top of his lungs. He pulled his hair and barged out of the room, with no realization of what he just did.
The ones who were left in the room, specifically, Tsubaki, Black Star, Kid, Patty and Liz, looked at each other with confusion in their eyes because of what Soul did.
"What's up with that dude?" Black Star asked.
"It must be the kissing incident..." Tsubaki said.
Liz chuckled. "They probably are suffering from so much trauma right now. Poor partners. Well, in my own opinion, I think they need to experience those kind of things if they continue their fight with each other."
"You're right." Kid agreed. "Those two just need to make up with each other."
"Hmm." Liz said, the light of battle shining in her eyes. "Are you guys going to agree with me if I tell you that they actually are good for each other?" She smiled michievously.
The four people nodded. Liz put on
"Wait..." Kid looked at Liz's eyes. "I know that look."
Liz looked back at Kid and raised one eyebrow. "Uh. Duh, of course you do. It's my look. It can't be YOUR look, right?"
Kid scoffed. "Baka. That's not what I meant."
"What then?"
"You have a plan in mind, don't you?"
When the others heard that, they can't help but agree with Kid.
Liz looked at her four friends surrounding her, curiosity surrounding their eyes. She giggled then said, "Well, if you call us being matchmakers as a plan, then it can be."
Patty piped up. "What do you mean, onee-chan?"
Liz smiled. "Well, if we really believe that they really are for each other, then why don't we HELP on getting them together?" She grinned.
Black Star pretended to back off. "Are you SERIOUS?"
"Totally."
"Well, unfortunately. The man who you're talking to right now has got more important things to think of than pair a meister and a weapon who, in reality isn't that compatible at all. Sorry 'bout that." He laughed boisterously.
"Who said we needed your help, anyway?" Liz replied, a little frustrated. "You want to join, then join. If you don't want, then go do your thing. Besides, we can't afford to have a jerk like you ruining our plans."
Tsubaki gasped at that. "Liz! Your words!"
Liz looked at Tsubaki then winked as if saying "Ssshh, I'm doing this on purpose to let him join us".
Black Star's fighting spirit soared when he heard what Liz said. "ARE YOU TRYING TO TELL ME THAT I DON'T HAVE THE CAPABILITY OF MATCHING THOSE TWO UP?" He said with a bit of madness in his voice.
Liz sighed coolly. "Yes, actually. 'Cause you said you have better things to do than that. But think about it, Black Star. What else do you need to do in your life, anyway? Come on, give me just five valid reasons, and don't you dare give me the reason that you need to express your 'awesomeness' and 'greatness' to other people, because that's just narcissistic. Now begin."
Black Star went dead silent after that. After minutes of thinking, he gave up. "...Okay fine, I'll take the bait. BUT I AM STILL GREAT, YOU COMMONERS NEED TO KEEP THAT IN MIND!"
Liz smiled, proud of her victory. "Sure, sure, whatever."
"Liz, you're actually serious? All along I thought you were kidding around..." Kid said, not believing what currently is happening.
"Well, believe it, my dear meister." Liz replied, cool as always.
Kid now felt horrified. "But remember last year? You tried pairing up those two students in the other section who you thought were perfect for each other. But in the end, they hated each other more! What's worse, the guy actually turned out to be a gay while the girl, a tomboy!"
When the others heard that, they were shocked.
"Liz, seriously?" Tsubaki put her hand on her mouth and gasped.
"Onee-chan? You seriously did that? WHAT THE! That was probably one of the biggest humiliations that you gave yourself!" Patty bursted out fits of laughter.
"And now you're the one strong enough to tell us that you can actually pair Maka and Soul? HECK! HAHAHAHA! Who's laughing now, Liz?" Black Star joined Patty in her chorus of laughter.
Liz turned a deep red after hearing her friends. She slapped Kid's arm then said,"Darn Kid! I told you to keep it as a secret!"
"Ouch!" Kid whimpered, rubbing the slapped part of his arm. "Secrets don't stay secrets forever, Liz! And I'm sorry!"
Liz gave a sigh of frustration then said, "Well, it wasn't really my fault, you know! They were in the verge of falling in love already! It's just, well, the girl found the guy putting lipstick on his lips! I'm out of that picture!"
Now even Tsubaki laughed at that.
Black Star can't breathe already because of too much laughter. "You suck, Liz. Very much."
Liz narrowed her eyes at him. "Shut up, will you?"
Tsubaki, after laughing, coughed then piped up shyly,"Um, Liz...not to be, uhm, rude or anything, but, ah, um..." She began to stutter.
Liz looked at Tsubaki with a confused but gentle expression. "Yeah, what is it, Tsubaki?"
Tsubaki smiled nervously then said, "Well...I'm just wondering...How are you going to pair up Maka and Soul? I'm sorry, it's just, well..after hearing about that pairing incident last year I'm just not sure of what's going to happen now or what's going to be the result of the-"
"I get it. I know what you mean." Liz suddenly said, cutting her off.
Tsubaki's eyes widen after that then bowed a little then said, "I'm sorry, I did not mean to be rude..."
Liz smiled. "Hey, it's okay, Tsubaki. I know this is going to come."
"How are you going to pair them up then, huh? You are disastrous. Their relationship might get worse." Black Star commented.
Liz breathed out a sigh of furstration then said, "For one minute, Black Star, do me a favor and SHUT UP." She coughed. "Last year's incident won't happen again, I'm sure of that."
"What made you so sure, nee-chan?" Patty asked with curiosity.
She smiled. "First of all, I knew that from the very start that Maka and Soul already have some sort of chemistry. I can feel it. And if you're thinking that they're not that compatible, let me tell you that opposites attract." She smoothed her long hair then continued. "And besides, I was alone last year. Now, you're all with me. And I expect you to help me."
"And why is that?" Black Star asked.
"...Because we are all friends, and we believe that our two friends Maka Albarn and Soul Eater Evans can have something special someday." She grinned.
The group looked at each other's eyes. Somehow, they felt the same way as Liz's too.
And they will be able to work it out. For Maka and Soul.
It won't hurt to try...
After minutes of silence, Kid broke it. "What do you have in mind?"
Liz smiled, then said that she will tell her first plan as they make their way out the school.
Yay! Chapter 8's done! :) Guys, I'm really sorry for giving this chapter way too late. :| I hope you will continue to support this one despite of the slow updates. I won't stop this, I promise. You have my word. :D
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