So sorry I haven't been updating, but I'M BACK! Writing my history paper tomorrow since I can focus better on a Saturday. I would've updated earlier today, but I had school and writer's block. I also started reteaching one of my friends how to play the piano today. :) Anyways please R & R! Sorry this chapter is so short, but the next few will be long and emotional.

For the next few days, I was in complete misery. Why did I have to say that to her? Maybe I could tell her it was the demon. No. Just get over it and hang out with the others.

We were sitting at breakfast and I barely touched my food. I was still talking with the others, but they sensed something was wrong. Tsubaki and Liz looked at me with concern.

"What's wrong," I asked them confused.

"Soul," Tsubaki sighed. "We know you're still upset about Maka and Hiro. Why do you keep trying to hide it?"

I looked at Tsubaki with surprise. It wasn't because of what she said, but how she actually said it to everyone.

"Yeah, Soul. We're not saying you should do something about the situation, but acknowledge and understand it," Liz said, snapping me from Tsubaki.

I sighed, "Guys, you need to relax. Maka can do as she pleases."

"That's not what it seemed like a few nights ago, Soul," Black Star interjected.

"What's he talking about," Kid asked cautiously.

The others looked at me with great concern, thinking I had done something stupid. People were really starting to suspect the worse from me. Fucking demon.

"I had therapy last night and the demon came back. Before I fainted, I saw Maka. Then when I woke up, I told her we shouldn't hang out anymore because she has a boyfriend."

"Why did you tell her that," Liz asked.

"Because Maka and I have been really close, so I don't want her, Hiro, or myself getting the wrong idea about anything."

"Are you not telling us something, Soul," Kid asked worried.

Before I could answer, Maka had walked up to us. Her eyes looked dull, and tired. She greeted everyone and then looked at me. The others just looked at their breakfast and actually ate. I moved my eyes slowly to meet hers.

"Hey, Soul," she asked.

"Yeah?"

"Could I talk to you a minute?"

"Yeah. Sure."

The group gave me a look that said don't do this, Soul. I ignored the look and followed Maka to her room.

She sat down on her bed, and sighed. I knew she was hiding something, but didn't want to say that directly. Her eyes didn't have the same luster, which meant something was truly bothering her.

"So, uh…"

"Soul," she said stifling a sob.

I sat down next to her and put my arm around her. I turned her head towards me to see tears streaming down her face.

"Maka. What's wrong," I asked worried.

"Hiro and I broke up."

"Why? You two were so happy."

"He tried to force me to do things I'm not ready for. He said it was because of Excalibur, but I don't know. I just didn't want to be put in that situation again, so I broke up with him."

"Then why are you crying?"

"Because I'm sorry. I'm sorry about last week. I'm sorry you had to see Hiro and I together. It must've made you so upset not to hang out like we usually did. I'm sorry, Soul."

"Maka. It's okay. Relax. Everything is going to be okay," I whispered.

She looked at me and tilted her head slightly. I felt my other hand move towards her hand as I turned to face her. I felt my body move in closer and the space between us was less and less. I felt as though I was breathing her air and then closed the gap. I pressed my lips against hers gently, at first. She didn't move away, she actually moved closer to me as my tongue tried to push through her lips.'

I pulled away gently and sighed. I rubbed my hand within her hand. She looked at me, concerned.

"What's wrong," she asked.

"Look Maka. You just broke up with Hiro."

"It's okay. This feels right, Soul."

"Maka, I feel like this is rebound, not right. It's just too soon. I'm sorry Maka," I said walking out of the door.

I told you I would make it up to you, for now. No more Hiro! Gonna try & update Monday, February 24 if possible. Just wanted to say another thank you to these reviews. They're really great & inspire me to give you guys the best story I can. It really does amaze me how many people from around the world read this story. :) Alright. It's late & I have to write a massive history paper tomorrow! Please R & R! :)

~Sab Out~