Chapter 1.

It was just another monday for Marco Diaz and Star Butterfly. They were both on their way to school. Marco was dressed in his usual outfit.

Star was wearing her usual outfit as well, a sea green dress with light purple octopus on the front, magenta and orange striped leggings, purple boots with rhino design, small star bag with a face. It was her usual outfit and she was also wearing her red devil horned, hairband as well.

Marco was smiling as he had finally had the courage to ask Jackie Lynn Thomas, his crush, on a date yesterday. She said yes to him.

He was also more comfortable around her now, which is a great plus.

Star was happy for Marco but she had also been kinda bummed as a few weeks ago her crush Oskar Greason and his family moved away. As they walked, Marco looked at Star who was smiling but still seemed upset. There was another reason for her being bummed. She had a crush on Marco but didn't tell him as she was afraid to, she especially couldn't tell him now due to how things are with him and Jackie.

"Star?" Marco asks concerned.

Star looks at him "What is it?"

Marco says with concern in his tone "How are you feeling? I mean about this whole Oskar having moved away thing and all."

Star sighs "Well honestly Marco.. I'm still kinda down about it.. But I know that things will be ok besides I still have you, Janna and the others with me."

Marco puts an arm around Star and holds her close to comfort her. He says with a smile "I'm glad that you understand that.. I know you will be ok.."

Star brightens up at this and she hugs him in gratitude, he hugs her back. They both continue on their way to school. Marco is still thinking about what his parents mean't earlier when at breakfast they told him that he and Star would have a surprise.

They continue to walk together and were talking to each other on the way. Star asks Marco with a sly expression "So Marco?"

"Yeah?" Marco asked.

"Did you think of where you and Jackie are going to go for your date yet?"

Marco stops walking as he just realized he had no idea what he wanted to do for the date yet. He had been so excited for the date, he had not planned about what they'd do.

He responds "Aww man~... I was so excited for this date that I did not even bother to think about what we could do or where we could go..."

He facepalms himself and looks down. Star pats his shoulder and she smiles at him. Marco looks at her and smiles.

"Do you think Jackie would be mad?"

Star shakes her head "Nah... Jackie doesn't seem like the type to be upset over that."

"Yeah you're right. Thanks Star." Marco smiles a little bit.

Soon they are near the school they catch sight of Janna and Jackie. The two of them were talking to each other but stop when they see Marco and Star. Jackie smiles at Marco and waves at him, Marco waved back at her with a smile. Star waves at Janna who with a cool smile waves back.

Marco has been shown to be more at ease around Jackie lately. He was very happy feeling this way. It was far more preferable to how he used to be around her in the past.

He and Star head over to the two girls.

Jackie asks "So Marco, where do you think we should go for our date?"

"Hmm... Good question..." Marco says pondering it. He was still kinda annoyed at himself for not thinking of it.

Jackie says "Don't sweat it. I'm still trying to think of some ideas myself."

Janna asks Star "Say are you still bummed out that your boyfriend Oskar moved away?"

"Yeah... But you know we were never really official right? We never went on a date date." Star replies.

Janna says "Yeah I know... Well I'm sure you'll feel better Star. After all.. You still have people like me and Marco remember?"

Star nods with a smile "Yeah I know Marco told me something like that too.."

"That's my girl." Janna smiles.

As they were all talking, a boy their age is walking by. He has blue eyes and sandy brown hair, he is wearing a light blue turtleneck sweater and brown shorts with a black belt and silver buckle that is underneath.

He is also wearing black shoes with white socks. He is wearing a brown backpack with black straps, he is also carrying a people he has to give to the principal. As he walks he catches a glance at Star who is happily talking with her friends.

The boy stops a bit as he looks at her. She seems very cute and pretty to him. The boy catches himself with these thoughts as he then shakes his head after looking away. He than makes his way inside the building.

Marco, Star, Jackie and Janna all make their way inside. Jackie and Janna go to see their other friends, they wave at Marco and Star who waved back. The boy who saw Star outside is looking around.

"Darn.. I wish I knew where the principal's office is.." He says to himself in an English accent.

He sees Star and Marco who are walking, he makes his way to them both. The boy recognized Star of course as he had seen her. He pats their backs as he is still looking around.

"Excuse me? Sorry if I was impolite but could either of you help me to find the principal's office?" He says as they turn to face them.

"Sure. It's down that hallway than make a right." Marco says pointing it out to the boy.

Star says to the boy "I don't think I've seen you around this school before, are you new?"

He nods "Yes, my name is Elan Nortchester, it's a pleasure to meet you both."

Marco says with a smile "Hey there. My name is Marco Diaz."

"Hi there I'm Star Butterfly." Star says with a friendly smile.

Elan says "It's very nice to have met you both."

He says his goodbyes to them as he makes his way to the principal's office. With that Marco and Star make their way to class and catch up with others on their way. Marco thinks about that boy.

"That guy seems polite." Marco says.

Star nods "Yeah. I wonder if he will be in our class."

Marco shrugs "Could be.. But who knows... Our class seems pretty filled I think.."

Later in class, Marco and Star notice that as everyone is in that there are two empty desks, one is a desk that is near their desks. Marco notices them but thinks nothing of it, he figures those two may be out sick or something else. Ms. Skullnick, the formerly human but thanks to Star now goblin teacher, comes in and sits down at her desk.

"Ok everyone. First things first two of our students have transferred out of this school. As you both might of guessed by the two empty desks." She explains.

"Hmm... Well that's pretty convenient.. For that Elan guy if he ends up in this class." Marco muses to himself.

A bit later, a voice is heard over the PA system "Marco Diaz would you please report to the principal office?"

Marco did just that and Star decided to go with just because, Skullnick, not really seeming to mind if they both went, gave the two hall passes. Janna looked at the two of them as they left.

"Ooo~ Marco's in trouble." Janna said teasingly with a chuckle.

Marco looked annoyed by what Janna had said but tried to ignore her. Jackie was able to catch his eye giving him a supportive smile, Marco smiles back at her as he and Star leave the classroom. They make their way to the office.

As the two were walking in the hallway, Star looks at Marco and says "Why do you think the principal wants to see you?"

"Dunno." Marco replied.

"Maybe you got in trouble for something.."

Marco looks at her and says "In trouble for what?"

In the office, Principal Skeeves was still observing the letter that Elan had given him. Elan was sitting in his seat with a polite smile on his face. The principal says to Elan looking at him "So this Mr. Warlick says that he wishes for you to live with a host family?"

"Yes sir. He is a very busy person and thus is unable to watch over me during my time here." Elan nods.

The Principal says "Ah I see, well Mr. Elan Nortchester you will be living with the Diaz family."

"Diaz sir?" Elan inquired.

"Yes. Have you met them before? Or rather have you met Marco Diaz?" Principal Skeeves asks.

He remembered meeting Marco earlier, he also remember meeting Star too. He figured that it could be an interesting experience that Marco's family could be his host family. Perhaps he may even get to know Star as well. He also was wondering how the host family would be.

He finally answered "Yes sir. I met both him along with someone named Star Butterfly."

"Ah so you have already been acquainted with those two. That's good to hear."

Soon, Marco and Star both come into the office and the secretary buzzed them in. The two of them opened the principal's door and went in.

Marco asked the principal "You wanted to see me sir?"

The principal looks at him and he says "Yes. It's good that you brought Star with you as well as what this involves her too, I just forgot to specify. I'd like you both to say hello to a foreign exchange student from the United Kingdom. Elan Nortchester."

Elan looks to them smiling while in the chair and he waves to them "Hello there, it is very good to see you both again."

Star waves at him cheerfully. Though she was wondering what this had to do with her.

Marco says "Hey there, it's good to see you again."

He was starting to realize that this may be the reason why he was called. Maybe the Principal wanted him to show Elan around. He figured to himself it couldn't possibly be as hard as it was as when it was with Star. Right?

This is the end of chapter 1.

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