So I had another snow day and when I wasn't shoveling or watching Code Geass or studying, I was writing for you. Don't hate me in this chapter. I'll redeem myself in the next 2 chapters. You'll see what I mean. Sorry for any grammatical errors. I forgot to mention my story got accepted to a community! Forgot to put that in the last chapter. Please R & R!

They continued to stare at me, and I couldn't read their expressions. The suspense began to eat away at me. I felt my hand tighten into fist, but not because I wanted to hit them. It's because I have a small amount of patience.

"So, what did you guys think," I asked as calmly as possible.

"Well, it's something. I mean it's something we didn't expect from you. It's something that will take time to get used to, but I liked this piece," Kid explained.

"You're not lying? People usually hate the way I play the piano. It's okay if you don't," I said coolly.

It was the truth though. Why should I get mad at them for having an opinion? When I thought more about this coincidence, I think Justin had something to do with it. I told him I was going to teach Maka, and my therapy was done. Therapists really are clever.

"No, man. Why would we lie to you? Kid's right; it's bizarre, but cool," Black Star smiled.

Liz, Tsubaki, and Patty all nodded with smiles. I looked over to see Maka smiling too. When I thought about it, everyone's eyes have a spark, but Maka's is different from anything I've ever seen. If she weren't here, I probably wouldn't have decided what I was going to do next.

"Guys, I have schizophrenia. I feel like I should tell you that. Piano is one way to help me deal with it. The other reason I play is because my last name is Evans," I said.

"So is that why you were screaming that one night? Was it eating at you," Tsubaki asked.

"Yeah, I have a demon inside my head."

"What does it look like," Liz asked.

When I thought about it, I never told anyone that. He was so vivid in my mind. I got up off the piano bench and took a deep breath.

"Okay, field trip to the art room guys," I said leading them.

I knew Maka would be more excited and curious than the others. She's seen my artwork and appreciated it. I mean the others have been in my room and vice versa, but they didn't really pay attention to it.

They followed me to the next room. No one was in there. I grabbed a sheet of paper and a simple pencil. I sat down on a stool, thinking of where to start.

I pressed the pencil on the paper and started on his shoes. They were dress shoes that were only black. I drew his skinny legs and progressed to impish figure. The only abnormal part about him other than the fact he was a demon wearing a suit, was his abnormally large head. It was large with pointy ears, a long proboscis, and two little horns coming out of his head.

I grabbed some colored pencils to finish him off. Everyone just stared at me, not as the paper as I worked. The demon was red with two pale yellow dots as his pupil, not his iris.

I finished and showed them what this monster looked like.

"Whoa, Soul. That's so fucking creepy," said Black Star. Everyone looked at him with their eyes narrowed. Leave it to Black Star to tell the truth in the best way possible.

"Yeah ... You have no idea what it's like when he can show up out of nowhere. It's pretty bad," I explained.

"How do you deal with it," asked Liz.

"It's one of those things that you've dealt with for so long, it doesn't seem as strange anymore."

They nodded and we decided to go back to our rooms. Maka and I were the last ones to get to our doors.

"Hey," Maka said softly.

I turned my head, "what's up Maka?"

"That was pretty great of you to admit to them why you're here."

"Thanks," I said smiling.

She nodded, "Good night, Soul."

"Night Maka."

The next morning, we all went to breakfast and sat at our usual table. Kid and Black Star were arguing over something stupid, while Liz, Patty, and Tsubaki were discussing something that didn't appeal to me. I was talking with Maka about the next time we would meet for piano lessons when Justin walked up. He was with a tall guy who wasn't much older than Maka and I. He was blonde hair with blue-green eyes. He looked dazed and was looking down at his side.

"Hey Justin, what's up," I asked.

"Hey, Soul. I want you to meet Hiro. He's another patient who has schizophrenia, but doesn't have it as under control as you," Justin explained.

"Oh, hey man."

"Do you want to hear Excalibur's tale? It dates back to the 12th century," he asked me.

He was almost like a young child. He seemed so innocent and carefree, but that was the effect of his schizophrenia. How would he act if this Excalibur character weren't in his mind?

I heard Maka laughing and talking with Hiro. I turned my head and watched him. He kept his eyes to his side. I guess Excalibur was so vivid, he saw him outside of his mind all the time. I didn't know what they were talking about, but I was done eating and wanted to go take a nap. I nudged her shoulder.

"Hey, I'm going to take a nap. Meet after dinner for lessons," I asked her.

She looked over at me and smiled, "Yeah. See you later, Soul."

I went back to my room and just stared at the ceiling. It was the only bare aspect of my room. My walls were coated in deep red paint with my piano design. I also added black squares on the walls to created a checkerboard pattern. I had papers and pencils on my desk and clothes in the closet.

I looked at my leather jacket on the back of the chair. My yellow jacket got ruined when Black Star was being an ass in my room when trying to sign his name on my wall. I painted over it like any human being should. I wanted to keep thinking of another piano piece, but sleep took hold of me.

What felt like a few minutes later, was actually hours later. Someone was shaking my shoulder heavily.

"Soul," a voice screamed.

"What," I shouted back.

"You slept the entire day," Black Star said.

"What the hell? What time is it?"

"It's time for dinner."

"Okay. I'll be there in a few."

I got up and fixed my hair since it was more disheveled than usual. I put my leather jacket back on and went to our table. I saw Maka sitting with the others, talking. I smiled at her and greet everyone.

"Hey guys," I said.

"Hey? We haven't seen you all day. Where have you been," Liz asked.

"Sleeping."

"Why?"

"I felt like it."

"That's pretty dumb."

"Maybe you should've taken a nap."

Liz pouted and talked with Patty instead. I looked at Maka and grinned.

"So, what did you do today," I asked her.

"Nothing," she said quickly. She was lying.

"Nothing? Come on, you've been talking to Hiro all day. I thought that you would be with Soul since we didn't see you. You're usually with him…" Black Star would've kept going, but Tsubaki kicked him under the table.

We ate in silence and then I walked to the music room alone. Maka decided to take a few minutes to herself before we start. I asked Justin to move therapy to later tonight, which he agreed to. I waited for more than a few minutes, but I didn't see her.

I turned around and decided to play myself. I played the piece I played the first day I was here. It sounded much cleaner, but darker. I felt some anger rise since Maka was never late for anything. I usually find her here earlier than me.

Justin walked in and sat down.

"Something wrong, Soul," he asked.

"No, it's fine."

"Well Soul, I'm no therapist… Oh wait yes I am. You should probably tell me."

"Maybe tomorrow."

"Okay. I got to go. I need to take Hiro back to his room. He gets kind of lost otherwise."

I nodded. Was he with Maka? I walked back to my room and decided to go to sleep. It would help me relax.

The next morning, I walked to breakfast and sat down. The group was extremely quiet, but I didn't want to say anything. They left as soon as they finished eating, and I was going to do the same. Maka tugged on my sleeve, and I sat back down.

"Hey, can I talk to you a minute," she asked concerned.

"Yeah, sure."

"Well, I'm sorry I skipped piano stuff yesterday. It's just…" She took a deep breath. I was starting to get concerned.

"Maka what is it?"

"I'm dating Hiro."

I'm so sorry if this makes you mad. It's essential for the story. Anyways I plan to update President's Day.

~Sab Out~