Glad you are enjoying this story! I know that you can say a lot of things that you mean when you are having a heat stroke, I've had it. But. I wanted to add that aspect of Maka thinking he was delusional because in reality she's thrilled about hearing that, but to her it sounded too good to be true. Don't worry though, she'll get past it. Trust me. ;D

I climbed the stone steps, hands shoved in my pockets. I glanced at Maka, her face set in stone. What did I say? I don't know what I did wrong. I asked if she was hurt, and she just tapped her book on my head. Now she left me in a state of confusion. Hopefully after this mission she would explain to me what I did wrong, if I did anything wrong.

I knocked on Lord Death's door waiting for it to open. I looked at Maka again, her face still stone. "Maka..." She blinked, looking at me. "What did I do? Can you please explain to me what I did wrong?" She blinked, tilting her head slightly.

"What makes you think you did anything wrong?" Shit. She was going to play that game.

"I asked if you were hurt earlier and you called me an idiot," I elaborated. She nodded knowingly. "Then what did I do wrong?"

"Nothing Soul," she snapped. Now I'm just even more confused. I gritted my teeth about to say something back, then the door opened. "Let's find out what Lord Death needs." She walked in, and I followed.

"Yeah, lets. But I want to know what I did wrong."

"Fine." We walked down the hall in silence. I just wanted to smash a hole in the ground, she pissed me off so much. Now's not the time to throw a temper tantrum. We had to be professional now, and then kill each other later.

"Heya! Hiya! What's shaking?!" Lord Death chimed. He glanced between Maka and I, sensing the tension. "Hmm... Maybe I should call you two later.."

"We're fine Lord Death. Just fill us in on what we have to do," Maka assured him. He pondered it for a while, finally giving in.

"There is a Pre-Kishin going around murdering people, and eating their souls. They have taken up the name Soul Carver, since he likes to torture people he catches, and slice them up." He paused letting us absorb this information. "He resides in London England, and shouldn't be difficult to find. He likes to make a big show, but he does only work at night. That is all the Intel we have on him. You leave right away. Be careful. He is tricky, and likes to taunt." Great. Just what we need.

"Uh.. Lord Death.." I piped up, "how difficult is this Pre-Kishin?"

"Soul, if you are wondering why I'm sending you and Maka in, it's because too many causalities have happened. I trust my younger Meister's but I'm not taking any chances with them. They haven't had enough experience yet, and you two have had tons. Kid will be backing you up on this mission. Good luck, and stay safe." With that we were dismissed. As we walked down the halls of the academy, I couldn't help but glance at Maka many times. She finally got annoyed with me looking over at her, and she just stared at me.

"Yes?" She asked.

"You going to tell me what I did wrong now?" I countered.

"I never did say when I would tell you."

"What?! Come on! I want to know for a reason, obviously," I snorted.

"What's the reason?" Cause I care about you. I opened my mouth, no words leaving. She stared at me expectantly, some of the annoyance in her eyes vanishing. I reached for her hand, bringing her closer to me.

"Cause I care about you, okay?" I admitted. "So... please tell me.." A ting of pink dusting her cheeks, as she looked down. God dammit. I wish I could kiss her right now. I should, but she started talking before I could get a chance.

"When the heat stroke was taking hold, outside of the academy, you said... some things..." She began slowly. I nodded. I said I had to protect her, and I thought their was some sort of danger happening. Did I say something else? "Well... You... sorta said to me... I l-

"There you two are! You ready t...Am I interrupting?" Kid asked, glancing between us. I scratched the back of my head.

"No."

"Yes," Maka stated. I shot her a look and she just shrugged.

"Um.. okay then... I just wanted to know if you two were ready to go?" He asked again.

"Kid, we just got out of the Death room," I told him.

"Ah... You never know. Sometimes you're prepared before you're briefed, and sometimes you're not."

"Well, we didn't think it was going to be a overnight thing."

"Good point." A silence hung in the air. Of all times that Kid had to interrupt. Right when I'm about to find out what-

"I know, I know, it's part of the code! The weapon must protect the wielder. But there is no danger Soul! I'm not in danger!" Even though she told me that, my brain seemed to continue on. I believed her, but it insisted on speaking my mind, of why I must protect her.

"N-no," I grunted, "Must... ke...ep you saa..fe... I-I l...love you...Must pro..tect you..."

What the hell was that!? I shook my head, touching my forehead. Was that a memory? What in the hell?! It was so real... "Soul? Are you okay?" I blinked, looking Maka in the eye.

"Y-yeah... just.." remembered something! THAT'S WHAT WAS SO IMPORTANT! HOW ON EARTH COULD I FORGET SOMETHING LIKE THAT!? "Fuck...just shoot me.."

"That makes total sense," Maka snorted. "Do you want to sit down?" I gripped her shoulders, looking her in the eye.

"Maka! I remembered! I remembered what I said! I.. I'm so sorry! I-" She cut me off, kissing me fully on the lips, then pulling away.

"Bout time you remembered... I love you too Soul..." I pressed my lips to hers, running my hands through her hair. Kid turned away, marching down the hall, muttering something about, wrong time, wrong place. She wrapped her arms around my neck, pulling me as close as we could get.

"I love you..." I murmured against her mouth, nipping at her lower lip, requesting entre. She complied with my request, as I explored the new region. Finally. I said it to her. Even better. She loves me too. I couldn't believe it. I've never been this happy. Not even when I became a Death Scythe, was I this happy. Everything was going to be alright. Everything was going to work out. Now that Maka and I were together..

SMACK!

What?

Floor...

Not Maka..

The hell?!

"Soul!? Are you alright?! You were swaying and then you I don't know, fell to the ground! Are you alright?!" I rolled over, blinking. What just happened? Was that all my imagination? "You just... grabbed my shoulders, then you started swaying, and fell! I didn't even realize you were falling. Are you okay?" She knelt down next to me, concerned. I smiled at her, giving a thumbs up.

"Never better," I replied sitting up, running a hand through my hair. Wow.. Way to go imagination. Make me pass out much. I stood on my feet, shaking my head. I can't believe I just did that. Idiot... So uncool...

"Are you sure?" I nodded.

"Don't worry about me Maka, I'm fine," I grinned at her.

"I'll uh... meet you guys at the plane.. It takes off in twenty. Don't be late," Kid waved us goodbye, then left. The silence hung on us like snow.

"I'm glad you're okay," Maka stated.

"So am I..." We didn't know what else to say. I finally remembered what the very important thing was! And I couldn't even talk to her about it! Why couldn't it be as simple as it was in my imagination! "Uh.. You were about to say what I said to you..?" I already knew what I said, but I needed confirmation. She shook her head.

"It can wait till later," She smiled at me. "Right now, we have a mission to focus on." I opened my mouth to argue, but she started heading for the entrance. I shook my head, following her, my hands shoved in my pockets. I needed to explain to her. I needed to tell her. Wait. The... I love you too... THAT WAS HER! IT WASN'T ME! SO SHE REALLY DID LOVE ME!? IT WASN'T A DREAM! I was so wrapped up in my thoughts, that I walked into the door.

"Ouch!" I grumbled, as I reopened the door. Maka giggled, continuing to walk on ahead.

"Nicely done, chief." I had to tell her now! I had to! I have to get this out!

"Maka!" She turned, startled. "Dream! Uh. No. I realized! It was no dream after all! The heat, and the vomiting mixed up everything! I know! I've got the answer now!" She just stared at me, completely deadpan. She walked up to me, feeling my forehead.

"You sure you're okay? You're not making much sense.." I grabbed her hand, squeezing it. I opened my mouth to explain, only to be knocked down by a huge force.

"WHY ARE YOU HOLDING MY DAUGHTER'S HAND!?" Spirit yelled.

"Get off me old man!" I struggled to get out from under him, only for him to start shaking the shit outta me.

"WHY? WHY? WHY? W-" He was on the ground in an instant, blood leaking from his mouth. I scrambled to my feet, grabbing Maka's hand, pulling her down the stairs.

"Geez! I've had to use this book a lot lately... I'm gonna have to find a new one to use," she grumbled. I only laughed. I wasn't going to take any chances with Spirit, so I didn't stop running when we hit the bottom of the stairs. I'd have to explain to Maka when we weren't in a rush, or being chased down by a perverted old man, that is known as her father. I'll explain to her on the plane! Yeah! That'll work! Hopefully..

End of chapter five. So. You're all angry at Soul for being an idiot. And I get that. While I was writing it I was getting pissed myself, but it complete's the story you know!? So! WILL HE BE ABLE TO TELL HER ON THE PLANE!? OR WILL IT ALL GO TO HELL!? Stay tuned! Love ya guys! PS: This chapter is shorter... caz I ran out of brain power. Brain dead... Ugh.. Not fun..