Maka's P.O.V
I open my eyes to the sight of black and a familiar, vanilla scent mixed with rain. I snuggle into the warm boy laying next to me.
"Maka? Are you awake?" I smile at his rough voice.
"No, I'm dreaming, but I guess I am to you." I look into Kid's amber eyes and smile softly before kissing his soft lips. Kid stiffens but soon he's kissing me back and I can feel the butterflies flutter around my stomach. Such a wonderful dream... I pull away from him, breaking the warmth and move closer to him.
"Maka, you're not dreaming." Kid says with a hint of anoyance in his voice. I bolt up in a sitting position. Out of all the times I've had dreams like this, he's never once said that. I turn a crimson color and back away from him slowly.
"I'm... Not dreaming...." I repeat. Kid shakes his head and looks at me angrily.
I back up again and yelp as I fall off the bed. I hold my head and look into Kid's gold eyes as he peers over the edge at me.
"Idiot." He says harshly and gets off the bed, not bothering to help me up. I sigh and follow him out of the room nervously.
"Mind explaining what I'm doing here exactly?" I ask, trying to sound as nonchalant as possible, which is hard to do considering the fast pace of my heart each time he comes close.
"You passed out at the mall, Soul wasn't there so I figured I'd help you out." He said blandly and I nodded, sitting down in his couch as he sits on the one opposite from mine.
"Oh." Is all that I could come up with. An uncomfortable silence ensues and I fidget nervously on the couch.
"Are you and Soul dating?" Kid asks suddenly, his eyes scanning my face carefully. His emotions unreadable. I think for a moment...
Were we? I guess we've kissed but Soul hasn't really asked me yet. I start to tell Kid this but stop.
"What does it matter to you? We're not dating remember?" I remark, surprised by the cold tone in my voice. Kid cringes, as if this was a painful reminder.
"It's common courtesy to ask a friend about their life." He says.
"I didn't realize we were friends." Kid looks at me sharply as I say this.
"Are we not?"
"Well you barely look at me let alone talk to me anymore." After this, another unbearably long pause ensues.
I wordlessly get off of the couch and walk to Kid who rises as well. He looks down at me disdainfully.
I strike his cheek, hard and he staggers back, holding it in surprise. I can feel tears rolling down my cheeks and wipe them away hurriedly. Without another word. I walk out his door, slaming it behind me.
Kid's P.O.V.
I hold my burning cheek and feel my eyes watering. She must hate me... If Maka would slap me, the only logical explanation is that she hates me for what I did to her. Tears start to fall from my eyes as I stumble to my room, locking the door behind me. I slump to the floor and cry freely.
Knowing that she hates me makes me hollow and empty. The cold tone she had once I mentioned her and Soul cut through me like a knife.
Why had I even mentioned him? Its none of my business. She has nothing to do with me anymore, I need to leave her be. For her own good. I'll love her from afar. I touch my lips where she had kissed them. I can still feel her soft lips on mine.
Maka doesn't love me anymore... A burning sensation starts in my chest and I run out the door without thinking after her.
Stein's P.O.V.
I'm working in my laboratory when I hear a knock on my door. Now who in their right mind would interrupt my work? I roll to the door in my office chair, turning the screw in my head. I open the door, standing up simultaneously, and see a familiar pig-tailed Meister standing on my doorstep.
"Oh Maka. How lovely to see you." I smile at her genuinely and she fidgets. Her nose is slightly red as are her eyes. I look at her in concern.
"Hello Professor Stein. May I come in?"
"Of course. Is something the matter?" I move aside and let her in, shutting the door behind her.
"Well, actually... If you dont mind, I'd like to discuss some things with you." I nod and pull up a chair for Maka beside my desk. She sits down and I sit across from her.
"I'd like to talk to you about these, dreams that I've been having." I look at her, slightly surprised. I thought this may have been about Kid...
"Go on."
"Well, you see sir. I've been having these, these visions. They happen at any time. But they're all very, very real. And most of them contain... Contain Asura." My brows furrow. As Maka continues, I examine her soul. It's the same as usual, more hurt and vulnerable than before, though that's not what worries me.
A small, see through, black veil envelopes the entirety of her soul, suffocating its light. I frown.
"I'll need to run a few blood tests." Maka nods and follows me to my work station.
Soul's P.O.V.
I run to Kid's as soon as I wake, knowing Maka's probably up now, unlike when I was over earlier. As I approach the doors, a body knocks me over.
"Ouch..." I mutter. I look up at Kid as he curses and helps me up.
"I apologize Soul. I didn't see you in time." Kid says plainly. He seems annoyed by me.
"Whatever. Where's Maka? Did she wake up yet?" I try to advance to Kid's mansion but he stops me with his hand.
"Yes she has already woken up, and as you can tell, she wasn't very happy to see me." Kid says, his tone dead as he points to his red cheek.
Maka slapped him? I wince and touch my cheek, remembering when she slapped me.
"Well I can't say you didn't deserve it." I mutter. Kid nods, seemingly agreeing with me.
"May I ask you something?" I nod. "Are you and Maka together in an, um, in a romantic way?" Kid asks awkwardly. I blush slightly and clench my fists. Who's he to ask this question?
"No We're not dating. I've kissed her and done things for Maka. I've been there for her while you're off doing whatever the hell you want! And yet... She still..." I choke back my angry tears.
"She still loves you." I finish quietly. Kid looks at me as I say this.
"She still.... No that's not possible. She hates me."
"Maka only slapped you because she hates herself for loving you after the way you treated her." I mutter. Why am I doing this? Telling him the truth isn't going to help me with Maka. Its only going to help Kid win her over.
This is what's best for Maka. I hear sobbing and watch as Kid sinks to the ground, his head in his hands and tears rolling endlessly off his cheeks. I kneel down by him and hug him tightly. I understand his pain, Maka has a habit of simultaneously tearing you apart and yet completing you. Kid loves her. I love her. Everyone loves her in their own way.
"I never knew..... That living without Maka was so hard." Kid sobs as I hold him, crying as well.
"You can't live without her." I admit shakily. I stand and help Kid to his feet.
"Thank you Soul..." I nod and watch as Kid runs off to find Maka. I let a few more tears escape before walking home.
Maka's P.O.V.
I walk down the streets of Death City, having finished up with Stein a while ago. I didn't know where to go. Tsubaki and Bkackstar are on a mission and I wasn't ready to face Soul yet. Kid's place was out of the question.
I walk on, lost in thought. The sky turned to a navy blue long ago and the smiling moon looms over the streets.
And suddenly, two strong pairs of arms grab me and pull me against the owners body, covering my mouth.
"Maka..." I could recognize that voice anywhere. I feel tears slide down my cheek as I shudder at Kid's close proximity. Kid let's me go and I back up.
"Don't do that. You scared me." I mumble, slightly shaking. Kid looks at me nervously.
"I'm sorry." He whispers and steps closer to me and I take a step back, my back hitting the alley wall.
"Its fine." I mutter coldly and my heart rate picks up as Kid step closer to me, brushing my cheek with his hand and tucking a stray piece of my ash hair behind my ear gently. I shiver at his touch, yearning for him.
"Maka, I need to tell you something." He whispers, stepping closer again, so close that his nose is practically touching mine. I can feel his cool breath on my cheek.
"W-What?" I whisper.
"I love you." I feel shock at his words, and anger, sadness, but I also feel revived.
"What?" I ask again.
"I still love you. I never stopped."
"Then why-"
"I told you everything I did because I was scared. I was afraid of being alive and breathing without you. I'm immortal which means you'll die before me and I can't, no I won't imagine a life without you. But I've realized that I can't live without you because that's not living. I love you Maka." I feel tears escape from my eyes.
Kid leans in to me, pinning his body against mine.I can feel his cool breath on my lips. My heart races as Kid presses his lips to mine, sending warmth through me. He parts his lips, opening my mouth wider with his and kisses me deeply. I can feel his love for me. I can feel the passion and longing. The love and lust.
I kiss him back, tangling my hands in his hair. He picks me up and I wrap my legs around his waist, my back to the wall. Kid holds my waist with one hand, trailing his other hand up my thigh.
He licks my bottom lip, asking for me for entrance which I grant, opening my mouth wider as Kid explores my mouth with his tongue. I shiver pleasantly and tug on his hair, making Kid emit a low sound. I pull back and look into the beautiful gold eyes of the reaper.
"I love you too. I always will." I whisper. Kid smiles softly and kisses my neck. I shiver pleasantly.
"I would kill to hear those words, even if they were false."
"Its true. I love you Kid." I feel Kid's skin warm and his heart beat faster.
"You're my weakness..." He whispers lowly, trailing soft kisses down my collar bone. I close my eyes, feeling warm where he touches me. His hand moves up my thigh and I shiver again.
He kisses me again, gently bititng my lower lip.
His hands wander up my side, brushing lightly over my chest. I blush and see his face heat up as he pulls away.
"S-Sorry." He whispers.
"Its okay." I whisper, nibbling his ear.
Kid's P.O.V.
I blush hard as Maka bites my ear and feel her smooth legs again. Her skin is so soft...
Maka kisses my neck and licks it before biting gently. I blush deeper and cover my mouth. I quickly let her down and she looks at me confused.
"Kid? I'm sorry, did I hurt you?" She asks softly. I turn from her, trying to control myself.
"I'm sorry." She whispers, wrapping her arms around me from behind and pressing against me, licking my ear. I blush more and breathe deeply.
"No you're fine, I just needed a break,". I murmur embarrassed.
"O-Oh I see." She says, I turn slightly and watch as her face turns red. So cute... I look away hurriedly and gently remove her arms.
"Shall we go?" I ask sweetly, trying keep my discomfort at bay. These pants are too tight... I sigh as Maka smiles agreeably, completely clueless.
I watch the pig-tailed girl as I walk with her to the Gallows Mansion, watching in a trance as her hair shimmers in the pale moonlight. As her forest eyes shine happily. I smile and take her hand, slipping on the shinigami ring, kissing her hand and holding it as we walk. She smiles at me and interlaces our fingers.
I love her, I love Maka Albarn. I live for her... I swear to Death, I'll marry her.
A/N: Well I hope you enjoyed this! I enjoyed writing it :) Yay they're back together!!! This is the last part of the book. Thank you so much for reading! I may make a sequel if you guys want :) Wuv ya!
