SOUL
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"You wouldn't!"

"If you don't tell me maybe I will let it slip to Black*Star that you got the hots for someone Maka."

I couldn't help but chuckle at her glare, but I was anxious about who she thought was sexy. It couldn't be me obviously, could it?

"I can't tell you Soul."

"Why not? I thought we were partners and you could tell me anything."

"Fine I'll tell you, but you have to answer a question for me first."

She got that mischievous smile on her face and I couldn't help but gulp before answering her.

"Sure Maka, shoot."

"Okay, who did you dream about last night? I know you didn't just need to pee, and that was the longest shower you have ever taken."

"Uh, pass next question."

"Soul!"

"Come on Maka. Why does it have to be that question?"

"Because I want to know. You have been weird lately, and now I know why you haven't wanted me to be waking you up these past couple days."

I was at a loss for words. How do girls do that? They seem to notice everything.

"Ugh, fine but you go first."

"No, I said you first."

"But I asked you first Maka."

"Soul!"

"Maka! I know your name too." I couldn't help but smirk at her frustrated face.

"Fine. How about at the same time, that way nobody feels weird by themselves?" She actually had a good idea.

"Hmm ok on 3 then, ok Maka. No cheating!"

She pouted knowing I had caught her. "Ugh, Fine Soul, on 3."

"Okay," I held my fingers up and counted to 3, "1...2...3..."

"YOU" We both said in unison.

"You think I'm sexy?"

She blushes and says, "You had that dream about me?"

Guess it's my turn to blush, really bad I might add. My face feels like its burning. I just sat next to her unable to meet her gaze.

"Soul?"

"Yeah Maka?" I was still gazing at the floor with my face still ablaze.

"Do you like me?"

I finally look at her and place a hand softly on her cheek and look her in the eyes, "I have been in love with you since we were 13 Maka. That was over 6 years ago, but I am still as much in love with you now as I was then."

She smiles at me and says, "I love you too Soul. I've just been to scared to say it. Fear of rejection."

My heart swelled and I couldn't stop myself. I pulled her in closing the gap between us and I did what I have been wanting to do for so long.

I kissed her, and she kissed me back. I couldn't help the smile from spreading across my lips, and I could feel her smile too.