Maka's POV:

It was a late afternoon after a long day at school. We were learning soul resinence again, and of course it felt akward doing it with Soul. Anyway, I was walking home from the supermarket when I saw Soul. He is so cute. I want to ask him something, but I just can't. I started slowly walking, so I could stare at him when he walked the other way, because he's so handsome. I just stood there staring at him, until he looked at me. I ran away as fast as I could. I then made it to my home, put the groceries down, and went to bed. It was exhausting just trying to stay away from Soul.

"I really wanted to ask him. But why can't I? Is he that scary to be around?" I said to myself as I drifted off to sleep.

*Time skip - Morning*

When I woke up, I looked at what time it was. Oh chute! I'm late! Even 5 minutes could be bad for me. I quickly got dressed and started off to school. I ran into the class, and of course professor Stein noticed me.

"Maka, your 7 minutes late."

"Yeah I know, I'm sorry. I woke up late, but I got here before 10 minutes, right?" I asked nervously.

"I'll let it slide this time."

"Ok. Thanks professor."

I walked back to my seat, next to Soul of course. He broke the silence with his lovely whispering voice.

"Hey Maka. I saw you yesterday on my way home. But you ran away when I looked back. Is something wrong?"

Crap! I forgot about that! That was sooo embarassing! *mental facepalm* "N-No, nothing is wrong. I'm fine."

"I just wanted to make sure." He is so caring for me.

The bell then rang for lunch. I walked there by myself, because Soul stopped and started a conversation with Black Star. I usually sit with Soul, Tsubaki, and the others, but I sat by myself instead. I just couldn't face Soul, I couldn't ask him what I wanted. I saw Soul walking over, he sat with me, this isn't our seat though. I was nervous, my legs were shaking.

"So Maka. Were changing up our seats now?" Soul said as Blackstar interrupted him to come over here.

"Ugh Soul why are we even following Maka anyway?" He asked annoyed. "She's not the one who choses the seats, and she's never going to. Where she sits is where she sits, not you. Come back to the table with me..."

"Don't listen to him Maka, he is just....hey are you okay?" He asked looking at me with worry.

"Uhh, Y-yeah. I-I need to go to the bathroom."

"Okay."

I walked off into the bathroom into the corner. Why cant I just ask him? Why did Blackstar have to be there? Why does everything like this happen to me? Am I really that insecure? I felt a tear on my cheek, I was crying. Am I selfish for not telling him my feelings? He must feel so weird not knowing. I heard the door open. Was Soul really coming in the girls bathroom? I guess so. He walked in, wrapped his arm around me, and sat down.

"Maka. Seriously, what's the matter?"

"N-nothing." He wiped the tears from my cheeks.

"I am here to help, if you need it."

I then heard loud knocking at the door. It was Black Star.

"Soul! I know you're in the girls bathroom! Come back to lunch with me!"

"Black Star! Shut up and get out! Were busy, and your interrupting!"

"Fine, fine. Your a loser anyway." He then walked away back to his seat.

"Forget that punk, Maka. He can't understand what your going through. Speaking of, what's actually going on with you?"

"I-It's complicated. I have been meaning to ask you something for a while. A-and I couldn't, b-because I am insecure, and s-selfish for not telling you what my feelings are...."