Maka POV:
I work up to my alarm buzzing tell me I needed to begin the day. I crawled out of bed and stretched. I felt much better, the flu had lifted later last night. I grabbed my towel and my clothes for the day, hoping to beat Soul to the shower. After being sick I felt so nasty I just wanted to wash off and be clean again. I headed down the hallway, and opened the bathroom door. It had been cleaned up and I could tell, Soul must've done it yesterday while I was asleep. I turned the water on and waited for the steam to start rising. I hopped in and began my routine. Shampoo, rinse, condition, wash my body, rinse. I got out and dried off, wiped the mirror down and threw my hair into pigtails. I dumped my towel into the towel bin and opened the door to a familiar aroma. Pancakes! I ran down the hall and as I turned the corner I saw soul standing in front of the stove, shirtless. I froze, my breath hiding itself in my lungs. I could see the muscles in his back. I was almost memorized. "Maka, you alright?" He looked at me, curiosity in his eyes. I could feel my cheeks heating up and a knot forming in my throat. "Uh... Yeah I was gonna try scaring you but oh well". He laughed, "glad to see your feeling better, come on I made pancakes with blueberries."
Soul POV:
She sat down and I put the plate of pancakes in front of her. Her face lit up with joy as she loaded her plate with a stack of pancakes, double what she normally ate. I couldn't help but chuckle,"someone is glad to have solid food again I see." She shook her head, "I just really like when you cook, your such a good cook and I almost never get to enjoy it. Thank you by the way, for yesterday and taking care of me. You even cleaned the bathroom and kitchen, so thank you." I smiled, I knew she liked my cooking, but I never knew how much. I could never ruin this, if I ever told her I thought I liked her shed probably get mad and give me a Maka-Chop. It's not even worth it, I'm sure it's only because she was sick. I mean I've felt these feelings before but I just assume it's normal, I mean we spend so much time together so it's normal to think I might like her. I wonder if she's ever thought of me like that. I'm sure I can ask casually, but how?
"So, uh, Maka, we've been partners for a few years now and I'm just curious, have you ever thought of dating anyone? Is there anyone you kinda liked?" There. Smooth, not too obvious. I looked at her as it seemed her pancake paused in her throat. She took a hard swallow. "You mean like.. Like you?" She looked nervous, like she was hanging onto the next few words to come from my mouth. "Well, no, but I mean like Kidd or someone. I'm just curious since I've never seen you talk to many guys." She took another bite of her pancakes, she looked disappointed but she was trying hard to cover it up so I let her go. "Between school, and battles, and focusing on turning you into a Death Scythe, no. I can't be blinded by a relationship or any of that. School comes first, maybe after school is out or I've graduated, then I'll start looking." Typical Maka answer, I don't know what I expected.
Maka POV:
Wow, I guess I kind of got my hopes up. I thought he was going to ask me out or something. I hope it wasn't too obvious that I was caught off guard and freaking out inside my head. I need advice. I don't know whether or not I should tell Soul how I feel. I've been crushing on him for awhile, but I never thought he thought much of me until recently. I called Tsubaki and we decided we could meet up and talk at the cafe, she always gave me the best advice.
"Hey Soul, I'm heading down to the cafe up the street, I'll be back later", I quickly left before he could question me. When I got there, Tsubaki was already waiting for me with two cups of tea. I sat down, and let the look of defeat wash over my face. "Oh no," she said shaking her head,"does it have to do with Soul?" Of course she knew. "Yeah, last night I was sick, and he must've thought I was asleep and he told me to get well soon that he missed my pink cheeks and green eyes, it was kinda mushy, especially for Soul," I took a breath of relief," then this morning he was asking me about if I've ever been interested in any guys at the Academy." Her face dimmed," You didn't tell him did you?" I shook my head in defeat not knowing what to do, I had no more words. "You need to tell him now Maka, it's been years since you starting liking him and now he's showing his true interest in you, now is probably the best time to tell him." I knew she was right but I didn't know how to tell him. "Maka, go home, tell him. I promise you he feels the same way. He has forever and it's so obvious, every one knows it. Every one sees you two and knows you guys belong together. But it'll never happen if you don't say something." She looked at me and gave me a reassuring look. I took a deep breath,"you're right. I've got to do this. I'll never be happy unless I take a chance." I'll have to make sure I don't loose confidence on the way home. "Thanks Tsubaki, I knew I could count on you!" I ran out the door trying to get home before I changed my mind. When I got home I was gasping for breath, but I was ready.
Soul POV:
Maka came home breathing like she had been running from something, she literally almost smashed the door down on her way in. "Maka, are you alright!? What happened?", I lead her to the couch and sat down next to her,"Maka, what happened? Why are you breathing like you've ran for miles?" She held a finger up, insisting I wait. Once she caught her breath she stood up in front of me, her face pale. "Soul.. I..." she stopped. "Maka what is it, come on spit it out." She took a deep breath and relaxed. "Soul.. I.. I think I.. I think I really like you." He face grew paler and she had tears forming in her eyes. I felt the red rising to my cheeks, but looked down to avoid her seeing. "Maka.. I.." Before I could finish my sentence, her bedroom door slammed, and locked. Great, I guess now it's my turn.
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