𝕊𝕠𝕞𝕒 𝕆𝕟𝕖 𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕥𝕤

Christmas - Just the two of us

The apartment was glowing with pretty lights that were hanging up. But in the corner of the living room was an average sized Christmas tree. It was decorated in all sorts of lights and ornaments. Hanging pictures and even fake soul ornaments were on there. The tree was gorgeous. The TV was on and playing quiet Christmas music. 

The main lights were off in the apartment. The only things that were keeping the apartment well lit were the lights hanging up around the walls and the tree, and the TV screen. It was night time on Christmas Eve. It was just peaceful. Blair was gone to visit 'family' she said. It was going to be Soul and Maka for now. 

Waiting near the front door in the apartment was Soul. He wore black joggers, red fuzzy socks, a black hoodie, and a Santa hat. His red eyes studied the ceiling that had some sort of string taped up there, leading over to the couch of the living room. A piece of the string dangled down but not far enough to be extremely noticeable. One might see it and assume it's just an ornament, but if one looked closely, it was a mistletoe. 

Soul's tan cheeks gained a soft pink color as he looked at it. He knew  what he was doing. The thought of this plan going into play was so exhilarating. Would Maka be upset? Would she punch the shit out of him? Give him a concussion from one of her books? He really hope all went all. He had spent hours decorating the apartment to his heart's extent. All of this, to please Maka.

The scythe's heart skipped a beat when he heard the door knob jiggle. Soul purposely locked it so he'd know she was here, so he could prepare himself. Quickly, Soul ruffled his spiky hair and then adjusted his pants then his hoodie. A gulp could be heard when Maka knocked on the door a few times and shouted for him, "Can you unlock the door?! I'm too lazy to look for the right key."

A little 'heh' came from Soul when he heard her. Yep. That was definitely his Maka. Soul walked over to the door and unlocked it, then slowly opened it to reveal the surprising sight to Maka. The door fully opened and there stunned a shocked Maka.

Her olive green eyes sparkled with all sorts of colors. A soft 'wow' left her lips. The smell of gingerbread invaded her nose as well. She looked around the apartment as she slowly stepped in. Soul closed the door and took Maka's coat off of her gently, then hung it up. Maka was still too stunned to realize he even did that. 

"I know I'm not really a holiday guy or just.. ya know. One of THESE sort of guys. But I thought it'd be cool to do it for the coolest partner Death City has to offer." Soul smirked and looked at his partner who continued to stare at the decorations. She had a soft smile on her face, "You did an amazing job, Soul!" 

'Amazing. Huh? Just like you, Maka.' Soul thought to himself. As he stared at her, he could tell how amazing Maka was. And that even to this day, he just thought she was the most amazing person. The only one who accepted him and enjoyed his music and who he is. Soul's cheeks became pink at the thought of her, and because she was right before him.

Maka's stunned eyes finally looked away from the mesmerizing sight. She looked over at her partner and smiled to him, "You could've waited for me and I could've done it, Soul. I know you would've wanted that. Or Blair could've done it when she got home." the scythe meister smiled at him. 

Soul shook his head, "I wanted to do it for you, Maka. Not because you wouldn't have to later, but because I know you'd love it." Maka was taken off-guard. Her mouth shaped into an o as her cheeks became slightly red. Honestly, she didn't think that Soul was capable of saying something like that to her. Let alone doing  something like this for her. Maka couldn't help but smile at him.

Something caught her eye. Some cookies were behind him on the table. She walked past Soul and grabbed one, then took a bite from it, "You made cookies too?" the flavor was amazing. She couldn't help but smile as she devoured the cookie.