*tries so hard not to get emotional*

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When Wrong Things Turn Right

~*~*~*~*~Chapter 32: Turning the World Upside Down ~*~*~*~*~

I feel like running away. Well, not really because I'm having those 'second thoughts' or anything. I am very much sure that I'll be saying 'I do' to the priest when he asks me if I want to be Soul's wife. The thing is-

"Why are there so many people who came?! And there's media too! I really wanted a small, private and quiet wedding. This is the opposite of everything I was thinking of."

I heard Soul sigh on the phone. I could imagine his scowl right now, hearing the long heave of sigh he just drawled out. "It's the leaked news probably... or maybe that time at the hospital. You know how snoopy people get. I swear I didn't recall announcing the date though." He grumbled. "Oh, and by the way, Maka. Why are we talking through the phone again? I'm like, a room away from yours."

Oh yeah, he did announce our relationship that time he tried to get to Mama's room that time at the hospital. I actually remember seeing it on the news. I don't recall him blurting out the date too though so, I wonder who's the culprit. Either way, I smiled, hearing his voice. He sounded so annoyed and impatient. Typical Soul. "Because you're supposed to be preparing and Patty wouldn't let me out since Liz is still - ouch! Liz, that hurts! Isn't this fine yet?"

"You goin' out there looking like you just came out of the bedroom after a rough sex with Soul? Girl, I don't think so." Liz retorted as she continued to curl my hair. I tried to glare at her through the mirror but she only laughed and stuck her tongue out.

Soul groaned. "I heard that. That was completely unnecessary." I don't just imagine his scowl now. I can practically see him in my mind just by hearing his words and how he said them. But then again, he chuckled afterwards. "Not that you look bad when your hair's in a mess. You always look hot after we-"

"Oh my goodness, Soul. Shut up, this is embarrassing. We are not doing this." I glanced at Liz and Patty who could just about hear everything Soul is saying. He once mentioned that there are times that we may be apart because of meetings out of the country because of our companies and if ever that time came, he said he wanted to try - as embarrassing as it was to call it that, I don't know how I'd put it any other way so- phone sex which was rather weird because we were definitely not talking about any 'bed activities' by the time he mentioned that. I don't quite remember it but it was during those times that I just couldn't bring myself to sleep and Soul couldn't as well so we end up having late night chats until we both fall asleep. "Keep your fantasies for yourself for a while, will you?" I fake growled at him.

"Yeah, Soul. She'll fulfill them later." Liz interjected, still arranging my hair. I glared at her once again through the mirror but she simply giggled and continued what she's doing.

He laughed and I couldn't help but laugh as well. A loud thud came from the phone speaker which made all three of us look at my phone. "Damnit." Came Soul's voice.

"THE STAR IS HERE! WORSHIP YOUR GOD-"

"WORSHIP MY ASS!" Another loud thud. "See you later Maka."

I just had to heave out a sigh. I wished for a small wedding. Even Soul did. I don't know how it turned out like this. There are probably more than a hundred people on that hill where I'm supposed to be married to Soul and I probably don't know half of them.

The annoying detail of how so many people were outside aside, in a few more minutes I'll be married.

We're in a small cottage house below the hill where our wedding planner decided to do the ceremony. Liz insisted on doing my hair and make-up. She actually did a good job... though it's really painful, the way she was curling my hair. I'm already in the wedding dress that was made for me.

Even with that said, everything seemed so surreal to me. Like, if I rub my eyes (which I'm sure Liz will kill me for, ranting about make-up and all that), I'll wake up and this will all be just a dream.

I'm getting married to Soul.

A month ago, I could've sworn I'd be very miserable during this day. Funny how wrong I was. Happy was an understatement to even begin describing how I'm feeling. The feeling was enough to make my heart swell.

An agreement to share the family wealth brought this strange arrangement between Soul and I. 'You have got to be kidding' - I believe these words were our reaction when we were both told about it. So many things happened since then but, I still remember it as if it was only yesterday. I probably would remember for the rest of my life.

The deal's off for reasons but not our wedding. When you think about it, it sounds crazy, doesn't it? We were worse than cats and dogs when we argued back then but in a short span of time, we eventually 'fell in love' with each other. Then again, Soul always had been special to me, no matter how annoying he was I mean, I always thought of him as a part of my life. Though, I'm pretty much sure he was under the 'People I'd like to punch on the face' category before. At least, that wasn't the lowest category in my scale.

A knock on the door made me come back to reality and I realized Liz was blabbering about something I probably should've listened to because she will definitely ask me about it and I'll be scolded at for not listening. "Come in." I said.

A familiar white hair and a pair of red eyes peeked from the door but, it was definitely not Soul. "Hi Maka." Wes. It was Wes who came in. I probably should've asked who it was first. Oh well, it's not like Wes is going to do something weird, right? I hope this won't be awkward.

Liz and Patty looked at me and I gave them a slight smile. Thankfully, they got what I meant and quietly exited the room, smiling at Wes on their way out.

"Hi Wes." I replied. Oh, this isn't awkward at all. Not.

He chuckled a bit, scratching the back of his head. "Well, I get that awkward vibe from you so-" He cleared his throat. No kidding. "-I guess Soul mentioned about - err, right?"

Slowly, I nodded. "I'm sorry, it's not that I feel awkward about you. It's just that I feel awkward about the situation and, uhm, yeah?" Did that make sense? I highly doubt it.

And, we were silent after that. This conversation is heading nowhere pretty fast.

"Listen, about that, I hope it doesn't get in the way of how you look at me. I know, that's a hard thing to ask from you but, I've decided to let whatever I felt go and I was hoping you'd look at me as Wes, Soul's brother and not Wes, who… liked you." He finally broke the silence. I noticed his pause near the end. He must have thought using the past tense would make things less embarrassing.

All that time, I was looking at him through the mirror. I decided to stand up and face him this time. "I sure didn't see that coming. I mean, I feel bad for not paying attention to you but what made me feel worse is how you and Soul drifted apart because of that." I explained, looking somewhat lost. I hope I'm speaking the proper words. "All I'm saying is; I hope you and Soul…"

I was cut off by his nodding. "Ah, yes, I understand. I'll make it up to Soul." He smiled. "Well, I should take my leave." He motioned to leave the room.

"Ah, Wes, wait!" I called out to him. He turned to look at me. His eyes didn't have the same cold expression. He actually looked relieved. "Thank you. And, I'm sorry."

He simply waved his hand and smiled again before turning again to leave. "Don't mention it. I'm alright." He said before closing the door.

Did my thanking and apologizing to him make him feel better? I wonder.

"Maka?" It was Mama. I must have been so lost in thought that I didn't realize Mama and Papa enter the room. Mama was on a wheelchair and Papa was the one pushing and assisting her. "You look so beautiful!" She said, opening her arms out. I walked over to her and gave her a hug. I did the same to Papa. "I can't believe my little girl's getting married already."

I laughed a bit. "Mama, if I remember right, this was your idea, right?" She laughed as well. I looked over at Papa who was… oh dear, was he actually crying? "Papa, don't start crying now."

"I just can't believe you'll get married to that octopus head. It feels like you'll be moving out and I just-"

"Spirit, please, she's already moved out a month ago. I believe that was our idea too along with Alfonce and Diana." Mama cut him off and he was silent. All I could do was laugh. I'm so glad they're okay now. "You should've seen your Soul reassuring your father that he won't hurt you earlier when we dropped by his room." She mentioned.

"He better not! That young man hurts even just your nail, I swear I'll put an end to his life." Papa growled. "Though, to be honest, I wouldn't entrust you with anyone but him but, don't tell him I said that or he will definitely be all smug about it." Really Papa? Make up your mind. Do you like Soul or not?

"Nonsense, Spirit. I think it's better if you let Soul know." Mama patted Papa's hand which was on her shoulder. "I believe Soul is very much capable of making our Maka happy. Now, I'd like to have some alone time with my daughter."

"But she's my daughter too!"

"Girl talk. Now shoo!" Papa really can't win against Mama. I laughed as he pouted like a child and slowly walked out the door. "So, how are you feeling?"

I heaved out a sigh. "Honestly, I don't have an idea how to describe it." I admitted, fiddling with m fingers. "I'm excited and happy and all these other emotions that I can't name."

She nodded in understanding. "I kind of get the feeling. I remember when I was going to get married to you father. I was full of so many emotions that I didn't know how to contain them." She motioned me to sit on my chair. She held my hand which was on my lap. "It seemed like yesterday, I held you in my arms. You were so small and fragile. When I held you, I felt like I might break you. Look at you now."

"Mama, you're making me cry. Liz is going to kill me if I smudge up my make-up." I reminded her.

"She did a beautiful job at it, Maka. Don't you dare ruin it by crying now." She squeezed my hand, her soft smile never leaving her face. "All I'm saying is; time flies by so fast that you'll be surprised at how everything will pass you by so quickly. Cherish every moment. Don't waste time. When you're together, make every second count. Make lots of good memories together. There would also come a time that the two of you might come across some misunderstandings. Never let them ruin you nor let the experience go to waste. Learn from your mistakes because through that, you both grow and so does your relationship. The more it grows, the more it'll stay stronger. You and Soul are going to be married in a few minutes. I can see how much you love each other. Don't let that love fade."

I nodded and hugged her again. "Thanks Mama."

She wrapped her arms around me. "I love you, Maka."

"I love you too."

"Bro, so what if Maka decides to run away?" Black*Star whispered next to me. We were both waiting on the altar and he's being a total di- whatever.

I groaned and glared at him. "Maka won't do that." He only replied by rolling his eyes. "You've been watching too many movies, Star."

"You have to blame Tsubaki." He said this while waving over to Tsubaki who was on the bride's maid place. "She's a sucker for those romantic sap movies."

"And you're actually watching it with her?" I chuckled. "I'm surprised."

"The things you do for love, bro!" He said quietly, thank goodness. "Besides, it's not all sap. Some are actually nice… but not as nice as the god, Black*Star!

And to think I thought he'd shut up. The piano started to play, a song I've never heard before but it has a beautiful melody to it, and I turn to look over the end of the long, white carpet by the foot of the hill. It wasn't that high and I'm glad it isn't because Maka will surely bitch about her feet later. My heart skipped beats as I thought about today. By then, I finally saw Maka.

She's the most beautiful woman I've seen. I don't know if it was the emotion of the whole wedding ceremony or just seeing Maka in that wedding dress got me carried away but, time seemed to slow. I guess there's really a possibility to feel like that. She was walking next to Spirit and he's glaring at me. But, he doesn't mean that, I bet. He totally gave me a lecture earlier though.

"Oh man, I think someone's excited for the honeymoon." Black*Star whispered next to me. Remind me why the fuck he's the one on my side instead of Kid. I elbowed him on his stomach and I wish it was fatal. Sadly, it wasn't.

Maka's eyes met with mine and I couldn't look away. Her eyes are so beautiful. The shade of green makes you feel like you can get lost in them and you wouldn't even wish to find the way back. I'd gladly be with her as long as I can. She smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back. Spirit handed me her hand.

"You know the drill, octopus head." He continued to glare at me and it may seem rude but, I didn't look away from Maka. "At least look at me when I talk to you." He groaned but I saw him smile. "Take care of her, kid." He patted my shoulder and I smiled at him.

"I will." I was looking at Maka by then. "Hey there, beautiful." I whispered to Maka.

"I'm already going to say 'I do', Soul. No need for flattery." She giggled.

The officiant, his name I don't really recall, made us look at the altar which the wedding planners and her team arranged. They did a good job if you ask me. "Dear friends and families, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the joining of this man and woman in matrimony." He started. Maka and I glanced at each other, our hands still intertwined. I gave it a squeeze which she gladly returned. This continued for a few minutes until our parents were called to give us their blessing. Dad wasn't here. I haven't heard from him, actually. He must've been ashamed of what he did. Not that I blame him on the 'being ashamed part'. Anyone who tried to ruin a relationship for money matters should be. To be honest, if I'd be questioned now whether I forgave him for what he did, I'm not entirely sure what I'd say.

Who knew that a wedding ceremony could drag out so long? Usually, when I'm invited in weddings, I'd just sit there and talk with a friend or just think about stuff. Next thing I know, the wedding's over and I'm already ushered to the reception. I guess, it does feel different when you're the one in front. I feel like I wanted to rush everything. People staring at us as we stood here felt awkward enough as it is but, I don't really care about that. It's the fact that I want to have Maka for my own already that's making me feel the need to rush these things.

When the officiant began that 'speak now or forever hold your peace' statement they say all the time at weddings, my imagination actually ran a bit wild and was thinking what if Hiro came running over to us. I thought about Wes too. I knew they wouldn't do that but, all this talking was making me think about the weirdest of things right now. I wonder if Maka's thinking about Blair coming here to stop the wedding. Geez, I hope not.

Of course, no one did come like I was imagining. He was then asking if there might be any reason for us not to be married. I believe he said impediments. Maka and I stayed quiet, she was smiling so widely that I couldn't help but flash a smile as well.

"Soul , do you take this woman whose hand you now hold, to be your lawfully wedded wife; to love her, cherish her, honor her and protect her, in sickness and in health, and to forsake all others for her sake; to cleave unto her and her only, so long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

"Maka, do you take this man whose hand you now hold, to be your lawfully wedded husband; to love him, cherish him, honor him and protect him, in sickness and in health, and to forsake all others for his sake; to cleave unto him and him only, so long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

Soul was looking at me with the most caring and loving look I've seen from him. I could feel that he was as happy as I was to be able to say those two words. It's amazing, how we're making all these connections just by looking at each other. Travis was called to hand over the rings. He smiled brightly at me and raised both his thumbs, still holding on to the cushion where there rings were.

"I, Soul, take you, Maka, to be my wife." Soul started. I'm surprised. He wasn't holding a paper nor was the officiant dictating anything to him. As Soul slid the ring on my finger, he drew circles on my hand, his touch making me feel how much he cared for me. "I love you and I promise to always will. I will respect when you want some time for yourself once in a while and will not disturb you." Hang on… wait a minute. "I trust you and I always will, so I wouldn't mind who you're out with." The people who are actually paying attention might be wondering what that vow was about but, I couldn't help but cry (sorry Liz, the make-up will have to suffer). These promises that he's making… "I promise to try and not tease you and to always accompany you to the library or wherever. I'll always be there for you no matter where and when you need me. I will be your shoulder to cry on in times of hardships and I will be with you in times of laughter and joy. And I promise not to break my promises from this day forward until death do us part."

I felt so many emotions as he told me his wedding vows. The agreements we had on the contract we made on the very start of our relationship, he mentioned them in his vows. And he actually made them better! He squeezed my hand again, smiling at me, encouraging me to say mine. I can't actually let him get this round. I bet I can still remember those agreements that we never really got to follow.

"I, Maka, take you, Soul, to be my husband." I began, thinking about the right words to say. I had to stop myself from crying and compose myself. It was my turn to put the ring on him. I slowly slid it on his finger, looking at him through the veil and my teary eyes. "I promise to always be with you. I will sleep next to you and be the first thing you see when you wake up." Soul looked surprised, realizing that I just mentioned his first condition. He chuckled silently, looking at me as if in disbelief that I actually seemed prepared. I smiled at him first before continuing. "I promise to 'lessen' the Maka-chops…" I saw him fake a groan and roll his eyes but his smile wasn't wiped away from his face. "…and will always give you reasons why I gave you one if I do. I'll be with you during breakfast, lunch, dinner and anytime you want." I feel like the people around us are feeling like there's an inside joke to these vows we're making and, there actually was. Only Soul and I would understand and, I actually felt that that was a special thing. "There shall not be a thing that I will keep from you. There shall be no secrets between us. Lastly, I've already fallen for you. I love you and I will keep on loving you, from this day forward until death do us part."

We probably sounded dumb and we're really smiling at each other, dumbly, if I may describe how I thought people were thinking while looking at us there but I didn't care. Neither did Soul, from the looks of it.

"By the virtue and power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife." The officiant enunciated and then looked at Soul. "You may now kiss the bride."

Soul smiled widely, lifting the veil from my face. He leaned in but stopped a breath away from my lips. "I love you, Mrs. Evans." He grinned before finally meeting his lips with mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him back. I remembered that there were people watching us though so I had to pull away from him.

We faced the crowd, Mama and Aunt Diana were both crying. Papa though… well, he was bawling. Our friends were cheering for us though Tsubaki was pretty much crying as well. I sighed, the smile on my face never leaving. "Hey Soul," I called out. He looked at me, his head partly tilted. "I love you too."

And so…

"CHEERS TO THE NEWLY WEDS, YAHOO!"

Black*Star sure was enjoying the party more than we were. I, somehow, lost Soul in the crowd of people trying to greet us earlier after we cut the cake. The reception was strictly for those invited only, thankfully. It was held in a reception hall of one of the Evans family's hotels. It's quite big… probably fits a hundred people or more.

"Ah, Maka, there you are!" Liz called out to me. Despite the band playing, I managed to hear her.

I smiled and waved at her. "Oh, hey Liz." I responded. "Need anything?"

"Well, I just wanted to congratulate you, silly!" She slapped my shoulder, laughing. A bit tipsy, I think? "You should totally have some shots with us!"

"Liz-chan!" Tsubaki-chan's hand suddenly grabbed Liz' arm and pulled her. "We can't have Maka-chan drinking! Do you remember how bad she is at handling her alcohol intake?" Uh, yeah… I kinda remember that as well. "Sorry Maka-chan, it seems like Liz-chan was enjoying herself too much. But, congratulations!" She flashed me her usual gentle smile.

I nodded in understanding. I pretty much don't want to go around the reception drunk and wild so, I think it's a good idea that Tsubaki-chan stopped Liz. Otherwise, it'll be hard to refuse. "Thank you. Ah, I hope you're not having any troubles with Black*Star." Despite the number of people, I can hear the doofus shouting from a distance. "Is he drunk?"

Tsubaki laughed. "He's actually much quieter if he's drunk. But really, Maka-chan. I should be the one saying that. After all, this is your wedding reception."

"I got used to him shouting all over the place, really." I shrugged and we both laughed. "By the way, have you seen Soul?" I asked, suddenly remembering that I was going around, trying to find him. He was never a fan of the big crowd. Tsubaki-chan and Liz both shook their heads and I heaved a sigh. "Well, I best be off then. Gotta find my groom." I smiled and bid them farewell.

Honestly though, where is Soul? Don't tell me he took off somewhere without taking me with him. Then again, he's not that bad. He'll usually stay out of sight but he'll never leave. How big can this hotel be? I wonder where I can find him. Maybe I can start at the lobby? He's probab-!

As I turned to the corner to the restrooms, warm hands wrapped around my wrist pulled me; another covered my mouth from screaming. I was pulled against someone's chest. I looked up to see- "Yo! Your husband has come to get you." Soul grinned at me before pulling me to the men's restroom.

"Soul!" I groaned. I noticed he wasn't in his suit anymore. Instead, he was wearing a black jacket over his blue shirt and jeans. "What are we doing here? I'm not allowed in here!"

He shrugged. "And I'm not allowed in the women's bathroom. I remembered getting an earful from you last time I barged in the women's washroom with Kid and Black*Star." Soul grumbled then pushed a paper bag to me. "Change your clothes. We're getting outta here." He smirked at me.

I blinked at him repeatedly in disbelief. "Soul, are you crazy? I think you're forgetting that this is our wedding reception." He only grinned at me in response. "Soul!"

"I already told Mom and Aunt Kami and- Maka, let's just go! Before it gets really dark! The ceremony's over. Those people out there're gonna be too drunk later to even remember what's going on and just go home their merry way." He reasoned out, looking quite frantic to leave the area already. I couldn't help but sigh at him. Seriously, what's gotten into him? "Just trust me on this." He smiled.

What was I to do? He was pleading for out. Besides, it looked like he had something in mind so I decided to just go with it. "Fine." I sighed, getting the paper bag from him. At least he got me comfortable clothes to wear. I mean, yeah sure, I already changed from the wedding dress but this one is still so hot. Soul leaned his back against the door as I stripped off my clothes.

"And here I thought you'd be making a fuss about changing your clothes in front of me." I didn't even have to look back at him to see that he had his infamous smirk on his face.

"Oh please." I giggled. "You've already seen everything. What's there to hide?" I said, pulling up the jeans he provided on me. He also got my favorite hoodie so I quickly put it on. I folded the dress I was previously wearing and stuffed it inside the paper bag. He's very prepared, seeing that he even got my sneakers and a pair of socks in there. "Now, can you tell me where we're going?" I asked.

Soul approached me, took the paper bag from me and then held my hand in his. "It would spoil the whole thing so nope." He chuckled before pulling me out of room and to the hall. We sneaked out and I did notice how the people had fun talking, dancing and drinking. Yeah, they probably did forget about the whole point of the celebration. Not that I care. He led me out of the hotel and into the parking lot. He dug something out of his pocket and got a car key. "I asked Mom to lend me her car since she said she'll accompany Aunt Kami back to the hospital once this is all over."

I nearly forgot that Mama still had to go back to the hospital and stay there for another week. She did say I should just spend the night with Soul... I swear I saw here leering when she mentioned that 'spend the night' part. I looked at Soul who finally got the car open.

"You're not drunk, are you?" I asked and Soul just gave me a cynical expression. "I'm just trying to make sure you're not gonna go drunk driving." I mumbled before getting in the car. Soul followed me afterwards and started the engine. The radio automatically turned on but instead of the tuner, classical music from a CD immediately played. What can I expect from the car of a musician? I sat back and relaxed as I watched Soul get out of the parking area and drove out of the hotel's vicinity.

It doesn't feel like we changed but somehow, there's still the feeling that something is different now. I looked at Soul who had been smiling all the time as he drove, humming along the music. I enjoyed watching him like that. He seemed so carefree and happy. Watching him made me feel pleased as well. "You okay, Maka?" Soul asked, his eyes still on the road.

"Mmm," I mumbled, admiring how cute Soul was at that moment. "Just very happy." I replied to him and his eyes met mine for a second.

"So am I." He agreed, nodding his head slightly. "You know, if you keep looking at me like that, I'd really want to kiss you so badly."

I laughed and leaned my back against the backrest of the seat. "Later, dummy." I smiled, giggling at how Soul's smile suddenly grew wider into a grin. It fascinates me still, those teeth of his. Actually, everything about Soul fascinates me up to now.

His eyes, his nose, his lips... everything about him...

"Maka, hey, baby, wake up." I opened my eyes to the sound of Soul's voice. He was tapping my arm in attempt to make me get up. I sat up and looked at him. "We're here." He smiled. It was already dark so I can't really distinguish where 'here' was. He got off the car, his door already open and I followed suit and got out of there as well.

The sight that welcomed me was something that made my jaw drop and hold my breath.

"Wow."

Soul had taken me to the beach. It was already night time - how long was I out? The moon reflected on the surface of the water. So did the stars that were shining brightly in the night sky. It was so beautiful. I turn towards Soul who was looking at me with a smile on his face. "You're such a cheesy guy." I joked.

"You love me for it." He grinned.

I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around him. I immediately felt him do the same. "Yes, I do." I mumbled before I heard him chuckling then planting a kiss on my forehead.

After that, we walked along the shore, hand in hand, enjoying the sound of the waves. Soul would occasionally say something about the wedding earlier like, how slow the ceremony was going to how noisy it was with all the loud people in the party even up to the smallest details like how the fruit punch was too sweet.

"How long was I sleeping? I actually lost track of the time." I asked, glancing at him then looking back at our path.

He furrowed his eyebrows and tilted his head sideways. "Probably... two hours?" Soul answered, smirking at me. "You were pretty tired, eh?"

Nodding, I smiled at him. It really felt odd how it felt like nothing changed and yet, you know that something did. Even I'm at loss for words. What am I supposed to say right now? I-

-felt my feet off the ground?!

"Soul, what are you- SOUL!" Before I even realized it, I was thrown in the cold, salt water. A howl of laughter followed and I just had to pull his hand to drag him in the water with me. "It's cold, you dumbass!" I growled at him.

He smirked, pulling me close to him. "I know now but-" he leaned his forehead against mine. "-at least that got rid of the whole awkward tension, eh?" His smile was more gentle now and he held on tightly to me, his arms around my waist.

Oh.

So, he felt that too, huh? "Sorry. I just didn't know how to... err, you know?" I smiled shyly, rubbing the back of my neck, a gesture I got from him.

He nodded at me and sighed. "I know what you mean. I didn't know what to talk about too. Kinda weird huh?" He made me sit on his lap, cradling me.

"Well, I'm guessing it's just normal since we just took a big step." I replied, raising my hand to look at the wedding ring on my finger. "I'm Maka Evans now." I said. It's actually the first time I told that to myself today. I thought it would be my mantra for the rest of the day. I guess I've been preoccupied the whole day that I lost track of it.

"Damn straight you are." Soul planted a kiss on the top of my head. "You're stuck with me now." His arms around me got tighter, as if he was afraid to let me go. "Thanks. For saying 'I do'. For agreeing to be my wife. It feels like a dream - all of this." He mumbled against my hair.

I relaxed against him, leaning my head against his chest and listening to the beat of his heart. "Well, you're not dreaming, Soul." I slightly hit his cheek which startled him. "You should've realized that when I pulled you in the water." I joked and that made him chuckle. "I love you." I mumbled.

"Yeah, you did mention that earlier." He said, his playful tone back. I pouted at him and he nodded. "Yeah, yeah. And you know I love you too."

We both stared at each other for a while, the two of us just smiling like dummies. "I think we should kiss, Maka."

I just had to laugh at him for that. "You think so?" I said, in between my giggles. "Why are you even asking for permission, you dork?" He began leaning towards me which made me smile wider.

"I don't know? I feel like this should be a sweet, teenager-like first kiss?" Our foreheads were already touching and to be honest, I do feel like a giddy teen about to experience her first kiss. I just couldn't wipe off the smile on my face.

"Can you just kiss me already? This is embarrassing me."

"With pleasure, Mrs. Evans."

Soul's lips were chapped, as usual, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I wrapped my arms around his neck as I pulled him closer. He drew circles on my back as he bit my lip and I let out a moan. Even as our lip lock continued, I couldn't stop smiling. Soul was being really mischievous after all. He kept on running his fingers on my side and chuckling afterwards. In retaliation, I held his face firmly with both my hands and bit his lower lip, slightly harder than usual.

"Ow, ow, okay." He groaned and I let go of him, laughing. "Geez. Someone's quite needy." He teased, chuckling along with me. "I owe you a redo of that kiss then?"

"Yes you do but," I shivered, as if on cue. "Can we please get dried up? It's freezing!"

The rascal places his arm behind my knees and the other went around my back. "As you wish, princess." He kissed the tip of my nose before standing up and carrying me. "We can get dried in the car... and do other stuff." He playfully wiggled his eyebrows, running on the sand.

"That's your mother's car."

"She doesn't have to know!"

"Soul, no! Agh, I swear, you are such a dork!"

A lot of things happened between Soul and I. At first, it felt like a mistake - I mean, who would've thought that I'd be marrying this guy who made my life so difficult back when we were kids? I thought I'd be miserable. I thought both of us would be, actually. But in the end, here we are, right where we want to be; where we're supposed to be: with each other.

Life is much more exciting when wrong things turn right and, right now, I'm looking forward to spending mine with this one guy who turned my world upside down.

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A/N: Blue Blooded Phantom here! Again, thank you so much for sticking with me for 32 chapters. It's been a blast! There will be an extra chapter, most likely, the epilogue to be up after this but that'll have to wait because SOMA WEEK 2015 is coming up! Be sure to check out the tumblr page if you're interested or if you want to participate. Just google 'Soma Week 2015' and whoosh! There's the details. I'll probably just put the link on my bio for you lot to check it out.

Anyways, I had so much fun writing this! I hope you had fun reading it too! I'm sorry for all the grammar mistakes and spelling errors for the WHOLE story. Y'all know I don't proofread. I do now! For my next story that is. It'll be up in a month or two. Just let me get through internship and Soma Week (which I'm very excited about).

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN SOUL EATER! (This was supposed to be above but, what can we do? I was excited)

It's never farewell folks! Hope you have a great day/night and, I'll see you all next time!