My protector.

Soul's POV

Today is our last day of summer, leading to our last year of school. It's also been a week since Ma has passed away. Maka has been trying her best to keep me smiling, cooking almost every night. I've accepted the fact that she's gone, and I'm happy that she's not in pain anymore. I'm dedicated to keep my promise to her, and I'm planning to take the first step tonight. We may be young but I can't help but feel like this is the perfect time to propose. I planned a picnic, with the others as well. My original plan was to do it in private, but as soon as I told Black*star and Kid my what I was planning to do, they insisted that they needed to join me.

~~~~~~~~~~Flashback~~~~~~~~

"So what do you two think? You think she'll like it?" I asked after explaining my proposal plans.

"It sounds great Soul, but you got to let me be there! It will be a blessing having a god there to witness one of the best days of your life! Plus Maka and I grew up together, she's basically like a sister to me! I have to be there to make sure you don't chicken out!" Black*star exclaimed, leaning back in one of Kids fancy dining room chair. It was just the four guys, Black*star, Kid, Crona and I.

"That's definitely not going to happen" I replied.

"Actually Soul, Black*star my have a good point. Like how many times have you and Maka actually went out on a date?" Kid added.

"2-3 times a year, what does that have to to with anything?" I questioned.

"And those dates were on what days exactly?" Kid asked.

"Her birthday, our anniversary and Valentine's Day... oh shit" I say realizing what Kid was hinting at. Knowing that it's not even close to either of those days, Maka would definitely suspect something.

"Exactly, she'll think something's up if we don't come along. So we should all go as a group" Kid explains.

~~~~~~~~Flashback ends~~~~~~

We all walked together to the park, wanting that beautiful scenery to be involved in this big day. We talked about all the things we did separately during the summer and how excited we were for our last year of school. All I could think about was the small ring, the ruby ring ma gave me, in the small box in my pocket. I was excited but nervous, I was finally going to do what I've wanted to for so long. She was going to be mine and no one else's for the rest of our lives. I was pulled out of my deep thoughts by the sight of two semi familiar faces. It took me till they got close to our group for me to realize who they were.

"Well look who it is, it's baby doll and her Scythe boy toy" The red haired douche said as I stepped protectively in front of my Maka.

"Get the fuck away from her" I say pushing them both away.

"Wait a minute, these are the two that hurt Maka three years ago! I should beat them to a blood pulp! If I wasn't a god, I'd kill you where you stand for hurting my friend!" Black*star yelled walking closer to the par. I pushed him back stating that I could handle this. I look at them in the eyes before showing an evil smirk.

"You know, we've changed since you decided to take your frustrations out on my meister. Like for example, I'm now a death scythe" I say as several blades come from my back and one on each forearm appear. They looked in fear at me then over to Maka.

"He's not the only one who's changed, I've also discovered some great power with in" Maka said, turning her arm into a blade, something I've only seen twice. The battle with the Kishin and one battle I got to injured to move. The looked terrified, and started running away, and both Maka and I changed back to our normal state. The rest of the group looked in shock at Maka's ability.

"You're a meister and a weapon?" Kid asked, eyes wide.

"Yeah, my Papa is a Scythe after all. I can't transform fully and have never really accepted my weapon Half till the Kishin battle. I guess you guy weren't able to witness it the first time" Maka explained rubbing her arm.

"THATS INCREDIBLE!!!" Black*star screamed. Soon we were all sitting down enjoying our group picnic, talking and telling jokes at picnic table.

"No, not a watermelon, he married a Guatemalan! Why would he marry a watermelon?!" Black*said as he finished a terrible joke that we all pretended to laugh at. I look over to the beautiful girl at my side to see her wonderful smile. This is it, I'm going to do it. I grabbed both of Maka's hands in mine gathering everyone's attention.

"Maka, I love you. I've loved you for so long, I'm pretty sure I've loved you since I first laid my eyes on you. You're the most amazing, beautiful, smartest girl I have ever met. I can't imagine my life without you, I'm so happy I let you into my life. You've given me a new perspective on life and a new purpose. You mean the world to me" I say, getting down on one knee pulling out the box. Maka was on the bridge of tears and she smiled.

"I know we're still young but it would make me feel a lot better knowing that you were my fiancé. Maka will you please do me the honor of marrying me?" I asked as I opened the box. The group around us let out a "awwwww" as Maka aggressively nodded her head yes. She grabbed the box and placed it on the table before tackling me to the grass.

"Yes!" She said as she wrapped her arms around my neck. I hugged her close as our friends clapped for us. I pulled away and kissed her with a high amount of passion.

"Congratulations!" Our friends say as we got up and back into our sets. Maka took the box with the ring and put the ring on her finger.

"I really thought he was going to chicken out! Now I owe Kid fifty buck!" Black*star mumble out. We all let out a laugh at his stupidity. I look at Maka and wrapped my arm ariher waist, then gently kissing her temple.

"I love you Maka" I whispered to her. She giggled a bit and kissed my cheek in return.

"I love you too Soul"