A Past Worth Forgetting (*Book One*)

Chapter Eight: My Own Serenity

 Stein walked over to me, and placed a hand on my shoulder. Alarmed, I shot up from my spot and raised my arms in defense.

"There's no need to worry, Akemi. Lord Death and I have talked enough and I'm sure I understand. Maka? What's your input?" Stein questioned, looking over at the dirty blonde girl.

"I-I'm on Lord Death's side. Whatever he believes, I go by. Plus, I don't see Akemi as a threat. She's more of a defensive type." Maka walked over to me, offering her hand.

"T-Thank y-you, guys. This means so much." I shook her hand, and turned back to Kid.

     He still sat there, staring sorrowfully in the distance, not paying this conversation a lick of attention. Kneeling down, I put my hand on his shoulder, which caused him to turn around.

"Well, Kid," I muttered, staring downwards, "do you forgive me?" Returning my gaze to his, my eyes clicked to gold, just like his.

"I need to absorb all of this. Let Stein walk you home, okay?" Kid got up, and exited the Death Room with promptness.

     I sighed, taking the side of Stein and walking out as well. Before we left, he stopped at his classroom and I was forced to stay outside. Well, I didn't die. That's a plus. But I fear for Kid and I's relationship, since I'm the thing he's supposed to be hunting after. My thoughts were interrupted by a desperate calling of my name and fast footsteps.

"Akemi! Spirit finally let me go." It was Asmund. Why didn't he just wait at home?

"Asmund, why'd you come all the way here?" I gave him a hug, and could tell he ran more than he should have because of his panting.

"I needed to check on you. I know Stein carried you out in chains. I-I...I was worried." He gave me another huge hug, and leaned next to me on the wall.

     I explained all that had happened, leaving out what Kid had told me before he left. I peeked into Professor Stein's classroom and told him that Asmund was here to walk me home instead. I turned my Soul Protect back on, and we left the DWMA.

~Time Skip provided by surprise Asmund~

     Asmund and I entered my loft, which was cleaner than I remember leaving it. I turned to him, one eyebrow raised.

"What? I thought you'd want something nice to come home to." I could tell he was blushing, which made me smile.

"I'm going to go change. Mind bringing some water to a boil?" I requested, beginning to walk down the hall.

"Of course, witchy-Meister-lady." Asmund's tone was playful, so I let the remark slide.

     My room was the one farthest back, giving a nice view of the city below. I closed my curtains, and fell back on my bed. So much had happened lately, I'm surprised I didn't snap. Several pressing thoughts made their way into my mind, but I pushed them all away. I changed into some jeans, plaid button-down, and sneakers. Walking back into the living room, I saw Asmund standing in the kitchen at the stove.

"Hey, I've changed my mind. Let's just order something." I smiled, hoping it wouldn't irritate Asmund.

"Yeah, I'd prefer that." Asmund stated, walking over to the phone.

     Once our dinner arrived, we sat on the couch and watched television. The night carried on, and a headache I had developed progressed as well. Asmund offered to take the trash from our meal, and I fixed the pillows on the couch.

"Hey, Asmund. I'm going to go turn in, okay? Not exactly the best day for me." I sighed, walking into my room.

"U-Uh, yeah. Goodnight, Akemi!" I heard him call.