"I think we should...take a break Maka, these past few days have been- I don't even know how to put it in words. It doesn't mean I don't love you, I love you now just the same as I have, if not more, I just think we need t have a little space." Maka stared down at the floor, tears streamed down her cheeks.
"I understand, It's been stressful, we've both had a hard few days and I shouldn't have reacted the way I did. I'm sorry." Soul's heart was breaking, he couldn't stand to see Maka in so much pain. It made it worse because he was the one causing it.
"I don't think you do Maka. It's not all you, I was probably the worst. It's just temporary, a few days. You and Blair get the place to yourselves, I'm sure Tsubaki'll come, you can have a Soul bashing party, tell Everyone how much of a jerk-among other things I am." Maka laughed lightly through her tears.
"Don't let this get to you too bad okay?" Maka could sense that the separation was just hard for Soul as it was for her, he was just better at controlling it.
"You know what Maka,since I'm such a jackass, don't deny the fact that that's exactly what you're thinking"
"No, I-"
"It's cool, since I'm the one who brought it up, I'll even let you Maka chop me, as hard as you want." Soul stood up.
"I couldn't, it wasn't just you, it was me too. Just have a good time okay?" She brushed away a few tears.
"Hey." He said taking her hand.
"I do love you."
"I love you too. I hope this is going to fix things for us."
"Me too." Soul kissed her cheek and left the apartment. Maka sobbed, she was losing Soul, the only one she loved, she didn't know how she let things get this way. Moments later there was a knock at the door. The young miester took in several deep breaths and attempted to compose herself as she opened the door.
"Maka, are you okay?" Tsubaki asked stepping inside,
"I don't know. I feel terrible, he's gone and-"
"Well, Soul's just a jerk anyway. Most guys are, you should Maka chop him, it was probably his fault anyway." Maka looked at her friend in shock
"What, no not entirely, I started it. He- told you to say that didn't he?" Tsubaki nodded.
"He wants you to get it all out. He loves you, I bet he won't even be gone long at all. Black Star will get on his nerves and he'll realize he was better off with you." Maka laughed through her tears.
"You might be right, do you-think that things can be the same when he does come back?"
"You'll have to wait until then to find out."
"Soul sounded so hurt."
"He probably is. You two have something special, I don't think It's going to fade."The dark haired weapon placed a comforting hand on her friend's shoulder.
"I hope you're right."
"We should do something, to get your mind off of the sadness."
"Like what?" Maka asked, Tsubaki thought for a moment.
"We should go out, the two of us, we can find something, come on!" Maka had no time to protest before being pulled from her home and into the street.
It was several hours later when the girls returned, Maka had to admit that she had fun, no matter how much she resisted at first, however stepping into the apartment without her Soul brought back the pain.
"Thanks Tsubaki, I appreciate you doing this for me."
"It's no problem at all, I enjoyed-" the girls heard a soft click as the door opened l, Soul entered carrying a bag with Black Star at his side. Maka's eyes lit up instantly.
"Soul!"" She rushed to him. His own sadness matched hers just moments ago.
"Hey Maka, can-" Soul was cut off by Maka's lips being pressed into his and her arms grabbed onto kissed her back gently.
"Maka," he said pulling away.
"What's wrong, you didn't find someone-"
"Maka, I left here tonight and I knew i'd be coming back but nothing was right. I couldn't stop thinking about how much I hurt you. Forgive me?" His red eyes peered into his miester's green ones.
"Only if you can forgive me Soul. You didn't deserve that" Soul held her close.
Black Star turned to Tsubaki.
"That kinda looks like fun." He said earning a smile from his weapon.
"Yes." She said looking away. Black Star outstretched his arms to her.
"Come here Tsubaki, let's try it out. You'll be the envy of the whole DWMA, There's plenty of girls that-" Tsubaki snuggled into him catching him off guard. Soul and Maka smiled.
"So, what's in the bag?" Maka asked.
"You know Maka, I thought we could have have dinner and a movie to night. My way of making up to you for all this."
"Awe Soul, I'm so glad you're home."
"So am I. I love you Maka."
"I love you too Soul, you're the coolest." He put a gentle hand under her chin and tilted her head just slightly.
"And you are the most beautiful Miester in the entire world.'
"Get a room you two!" Black Star shouted.
"Said the self centered jackass doing the same thing."
"I'm the Star It's different when I-"
"Get over yourself." The girls laughed.
"I guess everything really is going to be okay." Tsubaki said.
"Yeah, everything's going to be just fine."