I CHANGED MY MIND.

Short chapter, buuuuut~

It will do for now. :3

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The early morning sun poured through the infirmary windows, and the gentle singsong of the birds made for a very cheery wake-up call. Yawning, Maka sat up and stretched, looking over to her right to see a note from Soul and a set of clothing.

Yo. Thought it would be the cool thing to do if I brought you some clothes to change into. You coming home in dirty clothes would be uncool, after all.

- Soul

Smirking a bit, Maka was about to change when the door opened, revealing Nygus. "Ah, Maka. You're up. Good. Now is a good time to change your bandages before you go home." She said, her back to Maka as she prepared the bandages. "Home?" Maka questioned, after a short pause. "Yes, Maka-chan. Home. You can go home today." This bit of news brought a pleasant smile to her face, and she pulled her shirt over her head, leaving her in her bra, while Nygus took the old dressings off and replaced them with newer, fresher bandages.

When she finished, Maka carefully pulled on the powder blue shirt that Soul had brought, along with one of her grey plaid skirts. She then strapped on her boots, and stomped playfully once or twice before taking her dirty clothes and folding them up neatly.

Nygus then handed her a paper bag, which Maka assumed contained bandages. "Change them after you get out of the shower every morning, and come back next Saturday so I can check up on you." She stated sensibly, waving Maka off so she could work.

Taking her things, Maka opened the infirmary door, only to see Death the Kidd on the other side of the door, his arm outstretched as if he was about to open it himself. Blushing, Maka stepped out of the way, and said, "Nygus is free, so I'll be going now so you can speak to her."

A laugh came from him. "No, Maka, I'm here for you. I had planned to take you home, and then out to get some coffee. Do you have other plans?" He asked quietly, looking at her with his soft, happy gaze, which, Maka hoped, was reserved for her and her only. Silenced by his words, she blushed even more so than before, and looked down, shaking her head.

Taking her hand, Kidd pulled her out into the hall, and hugged her gently, tangling one of his hands in her hair, which she had decided to leave down that morning. Closing his eyes, he held her closer, his lips moving towards her ear, in which he whispered, "It was agonizingly painful while you were gone. Everyone missed you greatly." His voice dipped even lower, almost purring with affection, "Especially me."

Blood rushed to her cheeks, and she found her face buried in the crook of his neck, snuggling closer to him. "I missed you too, Kidd-kun…" She whispered, feeling a bit lame, like she was the shy, quiet girl from a shoujo manga.

Kidd pulled away and laughed, taking her hand and walking her home.

A smile crept onto Maka's lips, her green eyes showing happiness.

Yes, today as going to be a very good day indeed.