What's up lovely people? I got a few of the same requests to have Travis (I mean, Denis) be put in his place by Soul, Black Star, Tsubaki, Kid, Liz and Patti, which in turn made this one shot into a multi-chapter story! :) Here's chapter 2 for everyone! More to follow!

-warehouseluver13


SOUL'S POV:

"HE DID WHAT?!"

I winced as Liz screamed into the phone, and pulled it away from my ear before she could completely destroy my right eardrum.

"You heard what I said. He cancelled. And Maka... I've never seen her like this before. She's so destroyed. It's like she's... broken." I moved into our small living room to sit down on the couch to avoid hitting the kitchen island with my fist. The last thing I wanted to do was scare Maka shitless because of a loud noise.

"Well, you know her better than all of us. She's your partner after all," Liz replied.

I groaned in frustration. "Trust me Liz, you are my last resort. I've tried everything to make her happy. She's been in her room all day wearing my old sweatshirt and an old pair of sweatpants. The only time she has even appeared outside of her room is to use the bathroom. I've been leaving her meals outside of her door so she can eat, but it looks like she's barely eaten anything. I don't even know if she's actually eating." I ran my left hand through my hair as I tried to think of something that would get Maka to move on and put this asshole behind her.

"Wearing your sweatshirt, Soul? How did that happen?" Liz jested.

I groaned. "Not funny Liz!"

"Okay, okay, I get it. I know just the thing to cheer up Maka, since none of your tactics seem to be working," said Liz.

"What thing?" I asked. Knowing Liz, I have to be careful.

"Easy. Girl time. She needs to vent about this asshole. Don't worry, we'll be safe dad," Liz teased.

"But she already told me about him... what makes you different from me?" I asked.

Liz sighed, and I'm pretty sure she rolled her eyes. "Soul, you may be her partner, but I'm guessing that she only told you what would satisfy your questions. She's probably afraid that you would make rash judgements of her actions."

"I would never do that!" I protested.

"You know that, I know that, and hell, the rest of us know that. Maybe Maka too, but right now she got stood up and I think she doesn't want to talk to you, because no matter how much she trusts you Soul, you're a guy, and her history with the male species is complicated to say the least," said Liz.

I looked in the direction of Maka's room before I moved my gaze to the plain white ceiling and clenched my teeth. "I knew this was a terrible idea from the beginning! I should have asked her about Travis sooner! Maybe all of this could have been prevented!"

Liz laughed. "Okay, nice try Soul, but we all know that when Maka wants to do something, she will do it, no matter who or what stands in her way."

"I-I just feel so helpless…" I muttered.

Liz sighed. "Don't worry Soul, Patti and I are going to grab Tsubaki and head over to your place. While we're hanging out with Maka, you should fill Kid and Black Star in on what happened. I'm sure you guys can form a reasonable plan to get revenge for Maka. You can fill us in on the plan later, okay?"

I evilly smiled as I thought of the numerous revenge plans I had in mind for… Denis. "Alright. I'll see if Black Star could meet me at the basketball court. Do you think you can pass my message along to Kid to meet us there too?"

"On it. We'll be at your apartment in fifteen minutes, okay?" Liz asked.

"I'll leave when you girls get here," I said.

"Okay. Bye Soul."

"Later." I ended the call with Liz, and sighed once more before running another hand through my hair. "Hang in there, Maka. Help is on the way… I think."


MAKA'S POV:

*"I'm sorry Maka, but something came up, and it's kind of important. Do you think we can go out next Saturday instead?*"

I was jolted from my thoughts by a soft knock on my door, and on reflex, hugged the sweatshirt I snagged from Soul's laundry a while back closer to me.

"Maka?" Soul quietly asked.

I squirmed, but chose to remain silent. I feel bad for doing this to Soul, but I'm a big girl. I can handle this by myself without any help from my friends, or Soul. I am not weak.

"Maka, Liz, Patti and Tsubaki are here to see you. Do you think you can let them in?" he asked.

I sighed and tossed the book I was reading on the nearby nightstand before shuffling my way to the door. I slightly opened it and saw the grinning faces of my three girlfriends.

"Hey Maka!" they cheered.

"I was thinking movie night?" Tsubaki asked. She smiled and held up a few movie options.

"And mani/pedis too!" Liz grinned and held up a small kit of spa supplies.

"I drew you a giraffe, because giraffes make me happy!" Patti exclaimed and handed me a picture of the giraffe.

I smiled as tears began to gather in the corners of my eyes. I quickly wiped them away, and shyly smiled at them. "Thanks girls," I said. I looked behind the girls' for my partner's shock of white hair, only to discover he was no longer present. I frowned. "Where did Soul go?"

Liz dismissed the question with a wave of her hand. "Who knows? Now, how about we do mani/pedis first then watch a movie?"

"Sure," said Tsubaki.

"Yay!" Patti cheered.

I smiled. "That works for me."

As Tsubaki and Patti moved to the bathroom to look for towels, Liz looked me straight in the eyes. "Whenever you're ready to talk, we'll always be here to listen. We won't hold anything against you, Maka," she said.

I brushed a few lone tears off my cheek, pausing to inhale the scent of my partner's sweatshirt. At least I know Soul would never betray me like Travis did. Then again, it's not like he likes me in that way… I thought about last night and how close we were on the couch while watching Whitney Jones and the Crystal King. He tried his best to get my mind off of Travis, by telling really corny jokes throughout the movie, yelled at the characters for doing something stupid and he wrapped his arm around my shoulder allowing me to use his own as a pillow. I slightly blushed at that thought. Soul knows everything about me… I just wished he shared my feelings I had toward him.

My smile grew a little bit bigger, as my blonde haired friend stared at me in concern. "I know, Liz."


SOUL'S POV:

After I watched the girls basically invade Maka's room to cheer her up, I grabbed the keys to my motorcycle and slipped out of the apartment to head to the basketball court to meet up with Black Star and Kid. The laughing sun was high in the sky as I climbed onto my bike and turned on the ignition with ease, and headed in the direction of the local basketball courts. I'll admit that it feels a little weird riding without Maka behind me. I guess I'm so used to going on missions for kishin souls that I've just become used to her presence. Cool guys can miss their cool partners, right?

I rode for a few more blocks in silence before I arrived near the courts. I parked my bike in one of the parking spaces available adjacent to the park, and crossed the street to enter the basketball court, only to be assaulted by Black Star's ear piercing greeting. "I AM BLACK STAR, THE ONE WHO WILL -"

"Surpass God, I know Star," I said.

"That's right peasant!" Black Star yelled.

"Why must you always be so loud?" Kid asked as he joined us on the court.

"Your god demands to know why he was summoned here!" Black Star exclaimed.

"Yes, I would like an explanation as well, Soul," said Kid.

I looked at him in confusion. "Liz didn't tell you anything?"

Kid shook his head. "No, she told me that you would explain everything once I got here."

"So what do you need to tell your god, Soul?" Black Star asked.

"Well, remember on Friday when Maka said that she had a date with… whoever it was?" I questioned.

They nodded their heads in unison. "Yeah," they said.

"The asshole cancelled on her last minute," I spat.

Both of my friends stared at me in shock. Black Star was the first one to recover, with a murderous look on his face that could rival my own when I first heard the news from Maka. "He deserves a punishment a god only like me can deliver," he growled.

"Well, I'm a Death God, so don't count me out Black Star," said Kid.

Black Star waved in acknowledgement. "Of course, a god does not forget another god! But I'm still the biggest god around!"

"So what is the plan?" Kid asked.

"Huh?" I remarked.

"I'm guessing you have a plan to get revenge for Maka, otherwise you wouldn't be standing here with us right now," Kid replied.

"I have a few ideas, but I'm willing to take suggestions from you guys. I decided that we should go after Denis together. You hurt one of us, you hurt all of us," I said.

"A god like me will not allow Travis to escape his fate!"

"Maka deserves better anyway," Kid added. He looked at me with a knowing glint in his eye, and smirked.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked.

Kid rolled his eyes, and Black Star laughed.

"Your god does not appreciate that you have been concealing your true feelings towards your partner!" Black Star yelled.

"As much as I would like to… disagree with Black Star, he is right. You should tell Maka how you really feel," said Kid.

"Why would I jeopardize our friendship for something like that? You guys are crazy," I remarked.

"So you're not denying that you "like" Maka?" Kid questioned.

I could feel blood beginning to rush to my cheeks. "I didn't say that!" I protested.

"Oh, but you did peasant! Did you think your god would not notice you glaring at other boys to stay away from Maka? Or that you seem more possessive of Maka while we're out in public?"

"A cool guy like me needs to protect his partner from uncool guys he knows will hurt her in the long run," I replied, through my clenched my teeth.

"So you do "like" her," Kid clarified.

"How about we get back to planning Travis' punishment instead?" I asked.

"No way! Your god demands the truth!" Black Star exclaimed.

I shook my head. After Italy, I realized my feelings towards Maka ran deeper than I ever thought they would, and in all honesty I was cool with that. Maka is a fierce force to be reckoned with, ever since day one of our partnership. Before Maka, I always considered myself a freak of nature, a monster, thanks to my parents' genes. When I met Maka, I was surprised that she decided that we could be partners. We're practically polar opposites of each other; she's so nice, I'm definitely gruff. She's a bookworm, I'm definitely not a reader. The list could go on. Bottom line is that she's too good for me. Even if she did have the same feelings towards me as I have towards her, she deserves someone better than a freak to love her.

"Okay peasant! I have decided that since you refuse to tell us the truth, I challenge you to a game of basketball!" The bluenette yelled, while Kid smirked. In return, I glared at both of my friends.

I have a bad feeling about this. Everytime we play basketball, there's a stupid bet involved. Not to mention, forget about playing against Black Star one on one, he's been undefeated ever since the beginning of the school year. I'm going to regret doing this.

"I win, and you do 800 pull ups everyday for a month." I smirked, knowing that he already does 500 pull ups before school anyway. Hopefully he will stop bothering me about Maka after this.

"That is no challenge, peasant! When I am victorious, you will ask Maka out on a date!" Black Star cackled, and I paled a few colors.

"A… date…?" I squeaked.

"Are you afraid, Soul Eater?" Kid jested.

I grinned, and flashed all of my canines. "Bring it on Black Star, I know you're going to enjoy doing 800 pull ups for a month."

"I don't plan on holding back, peasant!"

"I never asked you to," I said and checked the ball for Black Star.

He flew by me and dunked his first point. "YAHOOO!" he yelled.

"First to twenty-five wins?" I asked.

"You know it, peasant," said Black Star.

"Then bring it on Star," I replied.


MAKA'S POV:

I wiggled my toes as Liz finished applying the last coat of midnight purple to my left pinky toe to examine her job. "Thanks Liz, I really like this color," I said. Looking closer at my recently done pedicure, I silently wondered where Blair was, but was also thankful she made herself scarce. I don't think I could put up with her right now.

Liz laughed from her place on the living room floor where she had been sitting since we decided to move from my small bedroom to the cozy living room a few hours ago. "We should do this more often, Maka! Tsubaki is about to pop in the movie, and since all three of us still have our nails drying, do you think you can make the popcorn? No butter please!"

I brightly smiled, and I felt like everything was finally starting to fall back into place, as if my disastrous date (if it could be called that) with Travis had never happened. "Of course Liz! I'll be just a minute!" As the popcorn was popping, I slipped into my room to retrieve one of my favorite stuffed animals my mom had sent me a while back, which was a bull shark I secretly named Soul after my partner, because the characteristics of the real animal remind me so much of him; they both may look scary from a distance, but when you get to know them, they're harmless and friendly in their own way.

I was making my way back out to the kitchen with Soul in hand to retrieve the popcorn, when Liz wandered by looking for the bathroom. I attempted to hide Soul by shoving him in the front pocket of my sweatshirt, but Liz snatched him from my grip and examined the stuffed creature. "What's this?" she innocently asked.

"It's nothing, now give him back!" I clamped my hands over my mouth in horror, and hoped that Liz didn't catch what I said. The huge grin on her face said otherwise. Shit shit shit.

"Him? Maka, what did you name this little guy?" She looked at the tag attached to the stuffed animal to try to see if there were any clues that would give away his name.

"Stop it! Can't we just watch the movie Liz?" I demanded.

"No, this is definitely more interesting than any movie we were going to watch tonight. So what is his name Maka?"

"His name is Jaws," I mumbled.

Liz raised an eyebrow in my direction. "Oh really? Let's see what Patti and Tsubaki have to say about that..." I watched rooted to the floor in horror as Liz ran into the living room waving Soul around like a newspaper headline. I spurred myself into action and hoped to Death I was not about to die of embarrassment.

I ran into the living room, and as I looked at all of their smug grins, I knew my fate was sealed. "So Maka, do you want to try that again?" Liz asked.

"Why does it even matter?" I shot back.

Liz's grin seemed to grow bigger. "Oh, it matters, Maka."

"You know what? How about you hold onto my shark, since you won't give it back to me, and we actually watch the movie?" I countered.

She waved Soul at me, and I willed myself to remain calm. I will not lose my temper, I will not Maka CHOP Liz. "There's no reason to be this defensive about a stuffed animal unless you wanted to keep a secret," Liz said impishly.

"Hey, this shark has teeth similar to Soul's sis!" I winced as Patti roughly grabbed the stuffed bull shark to examine its teeth.

I had a feeling Liz had watched my reaction to her sister's actions, and suddenly knew that Patti was onto something. "What type of shark is this anyway, Maka?" Liz asked.

"Huh? Oh h-it's a bull shark," I said.

"Interesting. So, do they appear dangerous to others?" she questioned.

"Yeah, they don't look friendly, but as long as you don't provoke them, they're pretty relaxed creatures."

"Really? That's kinda cool," said Liz.

"Well, it is a cool shark Liz," I replied.

"Just like Soul!" Patti exclaimed.

"N-n-no! My shark and Soul have no connection to one another! It's just a coincidence really!" I protested.

"It's kind of hard to deny a coincidence when all of the facts are known, Maka," said Tsubaki.

"Not you too Tsubaki!" I groaned.

"Are you up to trying again, Maka?" Liz asked.

"HisnameisSoul," I quickly said.

"What? I couldn't hear you Maka," Liz remarked.

I sighed. "I said, his name is Soul."

"That's a nice name, Maka," Tsubaki said.

I blushed, and was grateful that there weren't a lot of lights on in the living room to reveal my flushed cheeks. "Thanks."

"So, how long have you liked Soul as more than a friend?" Liz inquired.

"Liz!" Tsubaki exclaimed.

"It's not like I'm the only one thinking it, Tsubaki. I'm just asking on behalf of all of us," Liz countered.

"I never said anything like that!" I protested.

"Maka, we all have seen the way you glance at Soul; whether it's during class, at training, or when we hang out. The look you wear is the same and it's been happening a lot more since Italy."

"I don't recall that being such a bad thing, LIZ! Soul laid down his life for me in Italy, okay? He could have died! He could have left me alone forever! I don't want to be alone! I trust him with my life, with everything I have! Why? I really don't know! I do know that I'm a weak meister, and on top of that, Soul would never go out with a girl like me! Alright?! Maybe I like him; no, maybe I love him, but considering that I'm just a 'flat-chested bookworm' to him, I've chosen to just contain my feelings the best I can. I would rather remain friends with Soul than try to confess my feelings, only to make a fool out of myself, knowing that he doesn't return them! We're the best pair of weapon and meister at the academy and someday I'm going to turn him into the most powerful death scythe the DWMA has seen, GOT IT?!"

I understand that my friends have good intentions, but something like this really doesn't concern them. It's a matter between me and Soul. Although I feel really horrible for ranting at them like that, I hope they get the message to back off, at least, just a little bit. However, I did feel better about the whole Travis situation though. But although he has become a distant memory, my feelings towards Soul have become a huge headache. A headache I wish to get rid of.

I stomped over and collected Soul from Liz, who was rooted to the floor in complete shock. "I think I'm going to head to bed. All of you are welcome to sleep here for the night. I'll make breakfast tomorrow morning. Good night everyone." I entered my room and softly shut the door, and with the weight of my rant finally hitting me, I crawled under my covers, hugged Soul tight and drifted off into a dreamless sleep.


Let me know what you think! More to follow! :)

-warehouseluver13