Death the Kid POV

I walked towards the basketball court with controlled calmness, even though I was excited to see the court's perfect symmetry once more.

Soul had come by in the hallway, and told me, Patty, and Liz to come play basketball with them. Or, as Black*Star now calls it, "Black*Starball."

It really is quite annoying. I wasn't necessarily good or anything at basketball, but I loved hanging out with my friends.

It isn't easy to fit in when you're Lord Death's son. People assume you're rich, selfish, and obnoxious. Black*Star's obnoxious, not I. I'm not selfish, either.

I would gladly die if it meant my friends could live.

They accepted me, that's why, when no one else did, even after I fought Soul and Black*Star when we first met.

Liz, Patty, and I walked down the stairs to the court. Everyone was already there, dividing up the teams. Crona noticed me first, and waved shyly.

I gave him a smile in return. I try my best to accept him, as everyone had accepted me. Instead, he flinched and looked away.

I wondered what was up with him, he wasn't usually this jumpy. Of course, Black*Star made an announcement of my arrival.

"Hey everyone! Kid's here! It took him forever, the slowpoke, but he's finally here! Now Kid, get your butt over here! We're making teams!

And can you even play in what you're wearing?" I happened to be wearing the suit I always wear for school. "Yes," I said, annoyed now at his accusation,

"I can." I walked over to them, dividing everyone up. Tsubaki was doing it, since she was probably the only one who would do it fairly.

"Okay, Kid's here, so we need to redo it–" Everyone looked frustrated, and Soul shouted "C'mon! Let's play, already!"

Tsubaki glared at him, and looked back at us three. "Okay, so how about... Kid, Me, Maka, and Liz on one team, Black*Star, Patty, Soul, and Crona on the other?"

Everybody nodded in agreement, except Crona, who looked rather nervous. "Alright, let's play! Losers have to prank Sid!" Black*Star shouted enthusiastically,

running to his position. The game began.

It was going well, until Crona tried to score. It was 6-5, our team was winning, and of course, Black*Star was furious. Maka looked absolutely delighted.

I dodged another blow from Black*Star easily, and dribbled the ball up to the hoop.

I had almost reached it, when a blur of pink came out of nowhere and stole the ball straight out of my hands. Crona ran by, dribbling the ball towards our hoop.

Maka jumped into action, "I'll guard!" She shouted, jumping out in front of Crona, a teasing smile playing across her lips. Crona tripped backwards,

dropping the ball, and landed on his rear, which looked extremely painful. Everyone stopped, and stared, except Black*Star, of course.

He just took the ball, and started shooting hoops, counting loudly for each one he got. Maka kneeled down next to him. "Crona? Are you okay?" She asked,

deep concern in her voice. He nodded solemnly. "Yeah, I just... yeah, I'm fine. Um... I should probably go back now, um, bye, thanks." He stammered,

hurriedly getting to his feet again, and awkwardly walking away. Black*Star looked disgusted.

"Well then! When will that guy ever learn to play properly? Now it's gonna be no fun!" He said. Maka looked greatly saddened when Crona left.

"I'm going home, guys. Blair must be feeling lonely. I'm exhausted, too." She mumbled, picking up her school bag from the bench, and trailing away.

Soul sighed, and walked after her. "Yup. Blair must be lonely. I'm going too." Black*Star was looking furious that the game was breaking apart.

"Dude! We all know you're just going because of her boobs! Don't leave us! You haven't watched my great victory yet! NO!" He shouted after his close friend.

Soul didn't reply. Black*Star huffed, and returned to shooting baskets. Tsubaki clapped a hand to her forehead, and exclaimed,

"Oh! I just remembered, I forgot to get dinner! Black*Star, I'll see you at home, okay?" She said, and jogged away. Black*Star gaped after her in disbelief.

Liz walked up to me, and said, "That reminds me too, Patty and I should go get dinner for us three, too, okay? See you soon." She said shortly, leaving abruptly,

Patty skipping after her. That left me and Black*Star. I heaved a great sigh, and told Black*Star,

"Well. This game is ruined, anyways, so I guess I'll go for a quick walk now. Not much else to do, anyways." Black*Star looked horrified and appalled.

"So you're leaving me too!? And what about your homework, anyways!?" I was slightly amused, as I told him,

"Since when have you been concerned about homework?" He grunted. "I'm not going to do it, I'm just being concerned for you goody-two-shoes!"

I shook my head. "Me neither."

"What!?" But, you're Lord Death's son, don't you need to set an example!?" He asked, shocked. I always did my homework.

"Sometimes that's the hardest part..." I whispered. "What?" He asked me. "Nothing. A Grim Reaper like me doesn't need to do homework,

I hate to say, but I'm too powerful for something as small as homework." I said, the lie burning in my throat.

I hated acting like my dear blue-haired friend. Black*Star's face lit up. "Well, that makes two of us, then! I'm glad you finally understand!

I, the mighty Black*Star, who shall surpass God himself, is too great for measly homework!" He exclaimed, clapping me on the back. "See ya tomorrow, Kiddo!"

He turned back to shooting baskets in the dim glow of the sun. I walked along, to the training forest, thinking about life: Mine, others, Crona's in particular.

And that's when it hit me, why Crona couldn't even play basketball against Maka, why he was awkward and shy around her.

It was so obvious to me, that I walked straight into a tree. An asymmetrical one, at that! I kicked it, then hopped around cursing, my foot throbbing with pain.

When I recovered, the thought came back to me, the sensitive look in his eyes, how protective he was of her.

Of course, this was all probably because she was the first friend he had ever had. I thought there was more to it, though, and when I make a guess,

I'm usually never wrong.

Author's Note: So yay! Finally speaking to whomever's reading my story! :D I'm really excited that you're taking time out of your precious life to bother with my half-amateur stories! (I say 'half-amateur' only because I've been talking English class since 1st grade) I hope you are enjoying this so far, and I shall continue to update as much as I can! Thanks!

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