Hello there. It's me again.

I apologize for dropping my other Kidd x Maka fan fiction, Confusion, but I lost my plot and I could not make it go where I wanted it.

So I decided to start a new one and see where I could get with that. If I can't do that, then I'll try and start a collection of one-shots, and see where I can go from there.

Anyhow~ I'll get on with the story.

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It was here, in Shibusen's library, that Maka Albarn found solace and comfort. Reading was one of her favorite hobbies, and she took it very seriously. Today, she had wanted to find a few new novels to read, and had then come to return her others and to pick out some that she had yet to read.

Maka now stood in the classical section, looking up as the tall shelves that loomed painfully high above her head. Looking about, she noticed the stairways that led to higher levels, where more books could be accessed. She then made her way up the stairs, and looked more closely at the shelf. Selecting a book from the shelf, she curiously read the inside cover and smiled, tucking the book under her arm.

She continued to look, and found another book that she thought would do nicely. Checking one last time to see if there were any other interesting looking novels, she heard a familiar voice behind her. "Ah, Dracula and A Telltale Heart. I was unaware that you liked the classics, Maka." Maka turned to face a solemn-faced Death the Kidd, who stood, symmetrically, in front of her, his hands in his pockets and his dark amber eyes fixed on her.

Laughing nervously, Maka nodded. "Ah. Yes, I've wanted to read a new book or two lately, and these looked interesting enough to catch my eye. I assume you read classical literature as well, Kidd-kun?" She asked curiously, tilting her head just the slightest, her olive eyes settling onto his pale face. He nodded once, smiling a bit. "I do. Philosophy is also another soft spot of mine." He chuckled once, drifting slowly down towards the shelf.

He was silent after that, his eyes poring over the shelf, patiently looking for something he would be interested in. Maka watched him quietly, noticing little things that would normally have gone amiss, were one to look at him.

That solemn and wise expression he wore now was definitely something, as well as the soft glint of peace and happiness in his golden eyes. The palest of blush crept forward, barely noticeable, but Maka surely felt it. Smirking inwardly, she realized she must look… creepy, watching him that way, though it was only because she barely knew anything about the boy; other than that he was smart, intuitive, incredibly intelligent and well-rounded, sophisticated, not to mention handsome…

Wait.

It was true that she thought all of those things about him, but why was she thinking them? She shook her head, and the thoughts dissipated for a while. She looked back at him to find his eyes on her, and when he noticed, he blinked, closed the book he was holding, and set it back on the shelf where he had gotten it. Smiling silently, his eyes settled on her for another moment, before he said, "I'm sure you'll want to check those out and be on your way. I enjoyed talking to you. See you around, Maka." He said quietly, before turning to walk off in the other direction.

"Wait," she called out, and he turned. Looking down for a moment, she tried to think of something to say. "Ah, Kidd-kun, would you like to come over for some tea or something? I've a lot of books at home, if any interest you, you can read them whenever you like." She stammered a bit, looking up to see him smiling just the slightest.

He paused, then spoke. "Sounds lovely, Maka. I would be honored to be in your company for a good day of reading." He said smoothly, turning to walk towards her and down the stairs. Unsure of what she had just said, though she knew all too well, she followed after him, hurriedly checking out her books and making her way out of the library.

Smiling nervously, she said, "Sorry for taking so long. Let's get going, ne?" She asked, giggling a bit and hugging her books to her chest. Thinking about the situation for a moment, Maka had done away with her shy attitude and replaced it with her normal, confident one.

They soon arrived at Maka and Soul's shared apartment, and Maka pulled her keys from her skirt pocket, readjusting herself quite a bit just to try and get the door open. "Ah, Maka. Let me help you." Kidd murmured out helpfully, taking her books in one hand and her keys in the other, opening the door and holding it open for her, waving her politely inside.

"After you." He smiled. Blushing a bit, Maka nodded, stepping inside and taking her books, setting them on the coffee table next to the kitchen. "Thank you, Kidd-kun, that was very nice of you." Kidd nodded once, his solemn expression reigning in his dazzling smile. "Just being polite, Maka." He replied, looking about the place. It was neat and tidy, just how Maka liked it, and after a moment, Maka chirped, "Alright, I think I'll make the tea now! Kidd-kun, any preferences?" She asked, heading into the small, but over-qualified kitchen. "I'll take anything, Earl Grey if you've got it."

Maka boiled the teakettle, readied the tea and cups, and came out a few minutes later with a tray and set it down on the table. Gently handing Kidd his teacup, Maka sat down on the small couch opposite him, with Kidd himself having sat on the other couch. Taking her teacup into her hands, she smiled, giving a peaceful sigh before taking a sip, feeling warm and cozy with her relaxing peppermint tea. She looked to Kidd, who sat in front of her, with perfect posture, taking a sip of his Earl Grey. Smiling, he set the cup down, and said, "How about those books, Maka?"

Blinking, Maka set her tea down and nodded. "Oh! Of course, follow me. Most of the books are in my room, if you want to look there first." She said, standing and showing him to her room, where a tall bookshelf stood in the corner of her room. "Pick any book you like, Kidd-kun." She murmured.

Sitting on her bed, watching him quietly, her hands folded in her lap, her thoughts became those that were focused on Kidd. She had never noticed how little she knew about the boy until now. And now, it was, that he stood here, his eyes scanning the bookshelf in her room. Blushing a bit, Maka realized that she had things to ask. So many questions unanswered, so many things she wanted to know.

She wondered if he would answer them, if any at all.

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Hooray. Happy happy.

I'm happy with how this turned out.

Hopefully I'll be able to get somewhere with this one this time. ;^;

Anyway, shall update soon.

Comments and reviews are loved, please and thank you. I need constructive criticism to keep me goingggg~

-Deadly