Maka lay beside Soul, who was currently still asleep,her head laying gently on his chest. For the past three days, the young Meister had been going to Soul's room after he had fallen asleep, She had been thinking of her father and the closeness they had shared when she was small. She remembered how quickly it had all changed as she grew and realized what was happening.
Soul, you've been amazing, there are times you can really be a jerk but I know that I can come to you. You always make sure I know that. You almost died for me so many times and I love you so much. I'll never be able to tell you how much that really means to me. Maka felt Soul begin to wake and she lifted her head putting on a smile to greet him when his piercing red eyes opened.
"Morning Soul." She said causing the boy to smile back.
"Hey Maka, what's wrong?" he asked, moving slightly to put his arm around her, allowing her once more to rest against his chest, listening to the heart beating inside.
"I was just thinking, why do men have to be such jerks, I mean when they-"
"Maka, it's in our nature to be jerks, that's just a fact. But it doesn't mean we have the right to hurt the people we love. Your Dad's just really lame. Cool guys don't throw away the best thing that's ever happened to them like that." Soul said holding her close.
"I just- I don't know why it still hurts so bad. "
"Because it's your dad. I think part of you misses that. Something like that can really be painful I'm sure. But as painful as it is, remember, I'm still here." Maka cuddled into him.
"Sometimes it feels like you're all I have in this world." She again lifted her head to look into his eyes,
"But you know, even then, I wouldn't really need much else. As long as we're together, You've been my rock and I love you."
"I love you too Maka." The pair stayed together for several more minutes before getting ready for class,and it wasn't long before they were making their way to Stein's class room.
Maka leaned into Soul as they walked through the hall. Spirit narrowed his eyes at Soul as they passed him. Soul ignored the glare.
"Let it go Spirit, glaring isn't going to change anything. Maka loves him and no matter what you do or say, she's going to side with him. The more you fight against it, the more you push her into his arms." Stein said from behind.
"It's easy for you to say that, Maka's not your daughter, she's too good for that little scumbag." Spirit growled.
"Like I said, just take a step back and let her live her own life. You can't assume that Soul is the same as you just because he's with Maka. You're two different people entirely. Be grateful to him for being there and looking out for her."
"I am, he looks after my Maka, that's true but I'm not convinced he's going to be any better." Stein sighed.
"I've got a class to teach but I'll say this as far as Soul and Maka being together. You could take a few lessons from them." Stein said before departing.
Soul and Maka took their seats. After getting settled, Maka leaned into her partner contentedly.
"It's going to be alright." Soul promised, kissing her forehead, not caring who was watching.
When Stein entered the classroom in his usual way, causing many students to sigh and shake their heads as he stood up from the floor and fixed his chair, Maka sat up but reached out for Soul's hand, which soon held hers. Nothing more needed to be said between them. When the teacher announced a surprise test, it was Maka's turn to comfort Soul.
"It'll be fine, remember, I asked you to help me look over the material anyway. we'll pass for sure." She encouraged, smiling at him. Soul returned the smile.
"Yeah, you're right. "
"I'm always right." Maka teased. Soul scoffed,
"Right, whatever you say Maka...keep telling yourself that."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"just the other day who was it that-"
"Shut up...jerk." Maka muttered, her face turning red, Soul chuckled softly.
"Hey, you know I love you right?" he whispered as the tests were handed out.
"Yeah, I know, I love you too...you're still a big jerk though."
"Never said I wasn't."Soul replied. Maka shook her head, she would have to remember to maka chop him later for his teasing. Even if she did love him with all her heart.