"Meanwhile, at the Diaz household, Marco and his parents were hosting an end of the school year party. It's proof that, for all his flaws and insecurities, he's not a social outcast at all. His fellow students were happy to attend and they were all clearly enjoying themselves that night, talking with other friends, eating food, cracking jokes about school, etc. Marco would be enjoying himself, too, but...this party is taking place exactly
one day after Star's Song Day. In which he learned about Star's supposed crush on him. Nothing about the night left his mind as he only stood around awkwardly, staring vacantly at his friends and peers as they ate food or engaged in friendly conversation and cracked jokes with each other."
"...Finally, his girlfriend Jackie spoke to him, and that's who his stare shifted to next as he finally snapped out of his terrified trance."
Marco: Hey, Jackie, can I ask you something? Why are alllllll these people... acting like everything's normal?
Jackie: 'Cause everything's normal. "Chill as always."
Marco: Not for me it's not...I can't even bring myself to eat a light snack. My stomach's all...blah...
Jackie: Is this all 'cause you're embarrassed of your parents?
"The two looked at Mr. and Mrs. Diaz, who were joining on the festivities themselves...by badly hip-hop dancing to 80s music. In front of every all of Marco's friends and peers "
Marco:
...
That's certainly not helping, but... no. Ugh! Everything's just all super weird with Star... I just want things to be normal.
Jackie: All right, Diaz. You can tell me all about it on the way to the kitchen. There's more food I wanna try.
"Star was coming down the stairs, nervously trying to join the end of the school year party, but immediately panicked and nearly ran when she saw Marco again."
Star: "GASPS" No! You have nothing to worry about, Star Butterfly. Just confront this, and be classy about it..."Ahem"
HELLOOOOOOO, friends!
Jackie: "Doesn't know about the whole "Song Day" thing at this point in time" What's up, Star? You having fun?
Star: Oh, yeah. Totally. Hmm...
"Ever the supportive girlfriend, knowing well that Marco values his friendship with Star so much, she decides to let them be for a moment to talk things out. She doesn't try to press for details. She's respectful like that."
Jackie: ...I'll be right back, I'm gonna go see if I can find Janna. You two should talk in the meantime.
"Star and Marco just stood there for a moment before awkwardly and nervously engaging in a conversation. Neither knew how to start off, and both frequently spoke at the same time, accidentally cutting each other off several times."
Star/Marco: So...cool party, huh- So how are you-Oh, sorry-!-No no no no, please! You go first-What'd you say?" Sooo... Um...
Star:...You look well!
Marco: Thanks, heheh...I uh, brushed my hair...
Star:...
![Lol :lol: :lol:](/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/lol.gif)
Well,
great catchin' up!
Marco: Yeah, see you around..."Lightly and awkwardly punches Star's arm"...buddy...!
Star: Ohohoh, you too...pal...!
"Marco just awkwardly stuck his fist out for fist bump. Star made several awkward attempts to catch the fist bump, before finally setting on just grabbing it lightly and putting his hand down. They both look at each other one more time, laughing in the most nervous way possible, before finally panicking and running the heck away from each other, and neither bothered with looking back."
Star: "Just reached the fridge, sighing." Man! Why is this so difficult?!
"On the fridge, Star saw and grabbed a photo of herself and Marco at a beach, both holding a beach ball and looking happy. All she could do when seeing it was sigh yet again. Things aren't normal anymore, and that pains her as much as it annoys her. She opts to call some of her friends, and starts by communicating with her Servant: Medea Lily"
Star: (
...Hey Lily...I know you're probably still upset with me for totally blowing my Princess Song...I'm sorry for screwing it up, I really am. I should've had you and Zelda involved with writing i t every step of the way...I just...Things are really awkward here with Marco right now, and I really need another friend to talk to. I'm kinda surprised you're not here yet, actually. I guess your party invitation got lost in interdimensional mail...I hope you're not dealing with anything awkward at your place like I am...)