What Are We? | Starco | Chapter 2 ~ Forbidden Love

Marco Diaz smiled to himself in his sleep. He loved the warm feeling of his bed, and didn't want to move from his spot. He only had one thing on his mind at the moment: Princess Star Butterfly, his newly-made girlfriend. After telling her that he loved her last night, it's like his thoughts about her had did a complete 180. She was more than the hyperactive princess that came into his life on a whim. She was this amazing girl who brought out the best in him, and he didn't want it any other way.

"Good morning, Marco," a familiar voice rang. The sleeping boy opened his heavy eyelids to see the hyperactive blonde standing above him. She had a wide, toothy smile on her face, in contrast to how she was feeling the night before. It made him happy to see her happy.

"Hey, Star," he said groggily, rubbing his eyes as he sat up in bed, "How'd you sleep? I'm so tired." He yawned and ruffed his messy cognac hair.

"I slept amazing," she said cheerily, "I couldn't stop thinking about you."

"Aw, really?" He smiled softly at the happy princess, who sat next to him. He felt the air leave his lungs as he pulled him into a bone-crushing hug. "Star! Ow..."

"Yes really! I mean you're my boyfriend now, and you're awesome, so it's only natural that I couldn't get you off my mind," Star looked up at him with huge eyes, which Marco couldn't help but smile. He pecked the princess on the lips which Star happily returned. He was a good kisser and she wanted more, but she thought it was better if they took things slow.

"I love you Marco." She felt so relieved that she could say that freely, and didn't have to hide how she really felt about her former friend.

"I love you too, Estrella."

Star looked around the room, then raised her eyebrow. "Ummm... who's Estrella?"

Marco giggled at the confused girl then smiled. "It's you, Star. Estrella is Spanish for Star."

"Ohhhhhh."

"Mhm," Marco nodded as he pressed his finger to her button nose. Star smiled and bit her lip. She then stood up and grabbed the boy's arms before pulling him up. "Let's go and eat something, I'm starving!"

"In a minute Star, let me get my ballet slippers- WOAH!" He was cut short as he felt her pull him down the spiral staircase to the dining room. Star happily slid on the railing, her rhino boots acting as a sled.

Marco face-planted at the bottom of the stairs. Star looked over and helped her new boyfriend up. "Sorry Marco." She walked him to the dining room where they both sat down at the table. Star's mother and father were already there, eating their Mewni corn.

"Good morning, Star dear, and good morning to you, Marco." Queen Moon Butterfly said, smiling at the two teens.

River had two cobs of corn in his mouth, and he swallowed them whole. He chuckled at the teens, walking over to ruffle his daughter's hair. "How's my shining Star doing, and her boyfriend Marco?"

Marco blushed and his eyes widened. "I'm not her..."

Star piped up and she tapped a spoon to her glass. "Mom, Dad, I have an announcement to make." She jumped on the table.

"Star! Not on the table." Moon gave her a stern look.

"Ahem. Marco and I are officially dating."

Moon spat out her drink. "What?!"

Marco flinched as he felt a hand ruffle his hair. "Aha! That's my boy, wooing the princess I see?"

"Uhh, yeah I guess," Marco said, smirking a little.

"River, to the hall, now," Moon said, standing up from table.

"Yes, my darling," River said as he followed his wife. He looked back and gave Marco a thumbs up and wink.

Star looked over at Marco and blinked. "Did I... say something wrong?"

The boy smiled reassuringly at the princess and pulled her over to him, pulling her head to his shoulder. "I don't think so, Star. Your dad seemed happy that we are dating. And your mom is kind of strict. I think she needs some time to warm up."

"I guess you're right."

"Don't sweat it, babe." He spooned a spoonful of corn into her mouth.

Her cheeks turned a dark pinkish color as those words rolled off her tongue. He called her 'babe'. She could hardly contain herself. She swallowed and looked at him lovingly. "Aw, Marco."

Star stood up from the table and walked to wear her parents wandered off to.

"Star? Where are you going," Marco inquired.

She didn't answer and walked over, concealing herself behind the doorway as she listened to her parents talk. She cupped her ear and listened. She assumed they were talking the fact that they were two teens... sharing a castle. What could possibly go wrong?

Marco ran over. "Star!"

She slapped a hand over his mouth and continued to listen.

"But darling. Marco seems like a fine young man. He is fit be a fine king to our daughter don't ya say," River said to his wife.

"I know River dear, we accept their relationship, but will the rest of Mewni? You know how prejudice Mewmans are to outsiders." Moon frowned at bearded man. "Marco is not royalty. Star is a native. They'll drive the both of them out of the kingdom. You saw how Song Day went, haven't you River? This is why we tried to push for her to date Tom, another royal."

"Yes dear. But Marco can teach our daughter discipline and calm her down a bit. Tom had anger issues and almost killed our daughter once. We should just let them date, don't ya say?"

"I don't want the both of them to get hurt if they do decide to wed though," Moon sighed and held her head.

River went over to his wife and patted her back. "Oh, Moon dear. We have bigger problems than worrying about the kingdom and if they'll accept their companionship. What about if they decide to have children?"

"Oh my, do we have to have "the talk" with them?"

"Annnnnd I'm out." Marco got up and walked away. "I'm going to my room. I'll be there if ya need me."

"Marco Marco Marco," Star whisper-yelled at her boyfriend and ran after him. He gently went behind him and wrapped her arms around him.

"Ugh, yes?" He tried to keep his composure but he just couldn't stay mad at her. Her hyperactive tendencies were just too cute for him to handle.

"Room, now!" She dragged him upstairs.

"That's where I was going, Star."

...

Marco sat on her bed as she watched the blonde princess pace back and forth. Her hair was frizzy from her tugging on it.

"Star, please calm down. I'm sure everything will be fine."

"But, Marco! What if we get married? They'll boo us as we exchange our vows. They'll throw us into a flaming hot pit of fire for just being in LOVE" She grabbed his hoodie and looked into his eyes, breathing heavily.

"Now, I'm sure that won't happen." He patted her head and held her shoulders. "Besides, we're only teenagers. We have a long time before we have to worry about that."

"Ugh, Marco! Why aren't you listening to me?" She pulled her cheeks and rolled her eyes. "It's not just that. Marco, I love you. And... my parents love you too. But they'll try to break us up because of this. Mewni wants a perfect royal family. They don't want some guy who came out of the woodworks to marry the princess, especially when they know what that princess is really like, after her Song Day was a disaster, you get what I'm saying?"

Marco was more serious now. He looked at her in concern. "Wait, really?"

"Yes, really! Were you listening to a word I was saying?" Star held his cheeks.

Marco pulled away from her and looked down. He was starting to regret his decisions now. She was this magical princess from another dimension, and he was just this nerd who she happened to stumble upon when she came to earth, and she happened to fall in love with him. What did she see in him anyway? He was putting her reputation or even life on the line by being with her.

Star winced at him, and a frown appeared on her face. "Hey big guy, what's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"Marco, something's wrong. It's okay. You can tell me." She sat next to him and placed a hand on his lap.

Marco looked over at the princess. Her eyes were wide in concern, her pupils were glistening and she wore a worried expression. He sighed and gave in. "I just... I just feel like I'm not good enough for you."

"...Not good enough for me?"

"It's just... you're this princess, and I'm this loser. You're going to run an entire kingdom soon, and I couldn't even look my lifelong crush in the eye. Don't you get it, Star? You're way out of my league! That's why... that's why I was so reluctant to it the feelings I had for you. So I stuck with Jackie. I mean, she's out of my league too. Every girl is..." he placed his head in his hands and groaned.

Star was shocked, she couldn't believe what he was saying. She always knew Marco was insecure, but she didn't think it was to this extent. How could he think these things when she only saw amazing things in every inch of him?

She shook his leg softly and smiled at him. "Hey hey hey, calm down alright?... You're kind, considerate, and really sweet. You make really delicious nachos, and you love puppies! You took me in when I had nowhere to go, when nobody else would. You taught me about all of this earth stuff and didn't complain once! Marco, you are... you're amazing."

Marco looked over at his girlfriend with a halfhearted smile. He still felt bad, but to hear all of that coming from her meant everything.

Star smiled at her boyfriend back. "So stop beating yourself up, alright? You're the awesome karate kid who makes super awesome nachos!"

"Heh, if you say so, Star."

"Now, are ya ticklish? Because here comes the tickle monster! Grr!"

She jumped on top of him and pinned him to her bed, tickling his armpits through his hoodie.

"Hahahahaha! Stop, please!" Marco laughed through dry heaves.

Star didn't surrender she continued to tickle his armpits and neck, laughing at the squirming boy under her.

"Star! Please hahahahaha... stop!"

She continued her assault until she felt a pair of arms grab her torso and pull her down, flipping her on her back. Marco was on top of her down, looking down at her.

"I'm gonna make you pay for that!"

She smirked up at him mischievously. "Oh yeah? How?"

He pushed her bangs out of her eyes and gently kissed her lips, shutting his eyes as he tilted her chin up so she was level with his face.

Star loved his kisses, and she kissed him back with no hesitation. She craved them more than anything. The feeling of his lips against hers was so tempting. She whined softly against his lips.

He pulled away and looked at the princess under him. She looked so innocent, and it was so adorable to him. Her eyes were wide like a deer caught in the headlights, and her hair was so long and elegant. It was so soft. He wondered how long it took to wash and blow dry that mane of hers. Her mouth was half open, and her cheek markings were glowing.

"Ugh, sorry." He stepped off of the princess and laid next to her. "Got carried away there."

She giggled and turned to face him. "It's nothing Marco. No need to apologize. I'm just happy I got to cheer you up."

"Yeah, you did with your adorable face." Marco said, rubbing the back of his head. Star smiled faintly.

"I don't care about what a bunch of Mewmans think. I'm staying with you no matter what, always and forever," the blonde said.

"Yeah Star... Heh." He wasn't so sure about this now. What did he get himself into? Then again, where there's Star Butterfly, there is trouble, so he should have known that being with her would come with a price.

She gently put her hand to his cheek and stroked it. "My sweet, sweet Marco."

He blushed and smiled at the girl in front at him. Now that he was dating her, he saw her in a completely different light. Instead of the immature, hyperactive girl that didn't respect boundaries, he saw a caring, selfless individual who tried her best to help those close to her. This was so different and he almost couldn't believe it.

He wanted to kiss her again, he learned in until their faces were inches apart, but their kissing was interrupted by a knock on the door. It opened slightly.

Star popped up her head. "Mom! Don't you know how to knock?!"

"I did knock. Anyway, the both of you come down right now. There are a few things we need to discuss."

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