Gen- Maka/Blackstar Advice
Maka was silent as she continued to lay on the ground, the cold snow was covering her body and she felt a sense of numbness cover her entire body. If he would just go away then she wouldn't have to deal with any of this and she could just freeze to death in the snow. But that would never happen and she knew it, he just didn't know when to leave well enough alone. She knew this, but she had hoped.
“Who did this to you Maka?” He asked again and she wished she could just continue to pretend he wasn't there, but this couldn't happen and she knew it. His hand was on her arm and he pulled her up into his embrace. He was so warm, warm enough to melt away the numbness that threatened to consume her mind. “Maka...”
No he couldn't do that! The way that he said her name, the softness that wasn't usually there from her friend. It was liable to make her break and consume her whole. She couldn't avoid talking to him like this and he knew.
“Come on Maka, it's okay, you'll be okay now.” He pulled her tighter and picked her up into his arms, automatic reflex made her arms go around his neck to steady her. He added, almost as an afterthought: “I won't let anyone hurt you.” But the words didn't need to be spoken and the both of them knew this.
She began to cry, breaking apart at the seems and he merely pulled her closer. He would protect her no matter what. He would kill whoever had done this to her, this he promised. He hadn't seen her like this in such a long time and he knew her so much longer than everyone else. A tanned hand absentmindedly ran through the blonde hair, sans pigtails, that was covered in snowflakes. He was glad he had found her when he had. She could have died out there in the snow and he just couldn't fathom what had led Maka, the strong and independent girl that he knew, to waste away outside in the snow. He would figure it out if it was the last thing he did. The first step thought was taking her to his apartment.
“Why?” She whispered. The single word was so quiet that he almost missed it.
“Why would he do that Star?” She whispered. She must have been talking about what every had left her broken and bruised in the snowbank.
“Who was it?” He repeated his earlier question, hoping she would answer her. Whomever it was he would rain godlike fury down upon them.
“Soul...” She whispered and he nearly dropped her he was so shocked. He didn't say anything else, he was trying to rein back his anger; he didn't want to scare her after all. He didn't have to worry, Tsubaki was over at Kid's tonight for a movie date and wouldn't be coming back. He kicked open his door and kicked it shut equally hard. It was a miracle that it didn't bust off of it's hinges from the sheer force that he used. He sat her down on the couch and went into the kitchen. He heard her talking softly to herself, trying to calm herself down. That was his Maka, trying to rein in control. Not the one he found in the snow. He could practically hear her thoughts of worthlessness when he had gotten to her. He would finish making hot chocolate and then they would figure out what exactly happened.
Maka noticed him dissappear from the kitchen and he return with a sweater and sweat pants.
“You need to change, you'll catch your death in that.” He said simply and gestured for her to go to the bathroom to change. He returned to the kitchen as he finished his task. When she emerged so did he with two cups of hot cocoa. He had to admit he liked her in his clothes and they were obviously too big on her, he smiled softly. “Now tell me what happened.”
“Star I just don't know why he got so mad. He was being a dick about Blair, so I Maka chopped him, and I've never seen that fury in his eyes other than when he was dealing with the little demon. He hit me and told me to stop absuing him. That I was terrible and horrible and how could he ever want someone like me. And the worst part was I couldn't even fight back. It was like I was paralyzed. I mean he's my partner Star. I've trusted him for years. This is Soul we're talking about. I never thought he would do anything like that.” She whispered quietly and closed her eyes, willing herself not to cry again.
The movement was simple, yet quick, as he pulled her over to him and into his chest. He felt her quiver and the warm tears on his shirt but he didn't care. He was just happy she was alright.
“What are you going to do?” His question was simple but it made her stop dead.
“I don't know. What should I do Black Star?”
“You'll stay here for the time being. We'll get this figured out, you and me yeah.” He said with a smile. “No need to thank your God for saving you.” He added with a chuckle. And instead of annoyance Maka was met with a warm feeling her chest. This was her best friend and she was so happy it was him that found her and that she hadn't died. She snuggled into his chest as they talked for the rest of the night and she they fell asleep like that. I am so lucky to have him. She thought before drifting off.
