Title: Love Unexpected
Main Characters: Michael Corinthos III/Starr Manning/Johnny Zacchara/Georgie Jones
Summary: Michael meets Starr Manning and becomes fascinated by her. She comes to Port Charles looking for a fresh start. What starts as a friendship possibly leads to more when they find things they have in common. Georgie & Johnny are smitten with each other, but are hesitant to reveal their feelings. Will their friends help them with it? A love story for Starr/Michael & GeJo fans. AH.
A/N: I don't know how popular Starr/Michael were on the show, but I always liked them together. I was happy when they were paired and sad when Starr left. After some encouragement from a friend who also enjoyed the pairing, I thought I'd try writing a story to see if anyone would like it. I am not using the shows history or the characters history as I will be making up my own history/version. There may be references here and there regarding storylines or details from the shows (GH/OLTL), but that's it. I will reveal the characters' histories as the chapters go. If you ever have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask (in a review/pm) and I will gladly answer them as long as it doesn't pertain to future storyline's. My writing style is different from other writers, but this is the way I write. As you will see on my profile page, my writing style is the same for each story. Please don't ask me to change it as everyone writes their stories differently. I love getting reviews so I hope you will consider leaving one so I know whether this story is worth continuing. Feel free to follow/favorite so you don't miss an update as this story will not be updated regularly. I will update when I have new updates ready. Thank you to my beta 'Hellzz-on-Earth' for correcting any errors I may have made. Any additional mistakes you see are on me, not my beta. Michael/Starr & Johnny Z/Georgie Jones will be the main characters, but I will add others when they are relevant.
A/N 2: There is another Michael/Starr story called 'Unexpected Love' that was written by another writer on this site. It hasn't been updated in awhile, but I just don't want you to get the two mixed up as the titles are similar. Thank you for reading and enjoy the story. I don't own GH, but I do own the story.
Chapter 1
(Starr Manning couldn't wait to make a fresh start. She had way too much drama where she used to live. She had nothing against the people in it. Well, that was a lie because she actually needed to get away from a few of those people. She loved her parents, but they didn't help matters. She admitted to her mother that as much as she loved her, she was hurt when Blair tried to get her to forgive the supposed 'love of her life' for what he did. Sure, her ex loved her, but his betrayal hurt her in so many ways. She thought they would be together forever, but the day he confessed the truth to her, she couldn't take it anymore. She needed to get away)
(Starr didn't care that she was running away, if that's what people called it. The fact that his mother and Blair were friends didn't help, either. Starr got along with her ex's mother, but found it astonishing that she even defended him. Well, no more, she thought to herself. It was time to move on)
(Starr honestly didn't know what brought her to Port Charles. She's never heard of the town, never been there, either. Truth be told, she became fascinated by the name. She didn't have a clue why as she didn't know anyone there, but what the hell, she told herself. She would see what interesting things the town brought to her)
(She knew her past would come find her sooner or later, but she chose to ignore it for the time being. If anyone really wanted to find her, they would be able to, but she asked her family to give her space. They granted it, even though they didn't want her to go. She shed a few tears as she was leaving her hometown, but she knew things in her life wouldn't get any better if she stayed. She didn't have any intentions on meeting anyone where she was going, but what she would soon find out is...you can't always fight fate)
(As Starr is driving, she can't help but think back to happier times. Starr Manning is twenty one years old and even though some people think that is too young to think about your future, she always thought she and the ex would be together forever. They talked about it since they practically started dating. He always told her she was the only one he would ever love. Then 'she' came along and all hell broke loose. Starr sighs deeply and rolls her eyes as she remembers everything that happened. She did everything she possibly could to forget, but considering it just happened recently, it isn't possible)
(There aren't many cars on the road where she is driving. Not a lot of traffic. She notices the sign 'Port Charles - 5 miles'. Starr breathes a sigh of relief that she is almost there. She has no idea where in Port Charles she is going to go, but she figures that it's part of the adventure. She listens to the song that is currently on the radio when all of a sudden her car jerks, causing her to gasp and put both hands on the wheel. She didn't know what was wrong, but she hoped she wouldn't end up in the ditch. Thankfully, she is able to pull to the side of the road. She stops the car and puts it in 'park' before getting out. She looks around the car before noticing the tire on the left driver's side is flat)
Starr: (sighs) "Damn it. Now, what am I supposed to do? I have no spare and don't have a clue on who to call being I'm in the middle of nowhere." (shakes her head) "I'm not calling mom or anyone else in Llanview being I'm hours away and I don't feel like talking to them."
(Starr looks around before a thought comes to her)
Starr: "It's a long walk, but I suppose I can walk the rest of the way to Port Charles."
(Starr looks ahead of herself and behind herself before coming to a realization)
Starr: "I don't see anyone coming, so I guess I'll be walking."
(Starr goes to shut off her car and grabs her purse. Just as she starts walking away from her car, a vehicle appears from behind. She turns around to see a black blazer slowing down and stops with relief. The vehicle comes to a halt by her and the person rolls down the passenger side window before speaking)
Guy: "Are you okay?"
Starr: "I have a flat tire."
Guy: "Do you have a spare? If you do, I can fix it for you."
Starr: (embarrassed) "Unfortunately, no."
Guy: (nods) "Okay, well, I can give you a lift to your place and you can call a tow truck."
Starr: (chuckles nervously) "Unfortunately, where I used to live...It's hours away from here."
(The guy looks at her in confusion before getting an idea)
Guy: "Port Charles is about five miles away from here. I'd be happy to bring you to the nearest shop so you can have them get your car and get it fixed. Or...I can call a tow truck and stay with you until they come. Whichever you prefer."
(Starr thinks about it briefly before looking at the handsome stranger. She can't help but smile a little at his kindness. His hair color is the same as hers. Even though she's always been told not to get in the car with strangers, it's like she feels as if she can trust him. She doesn't know why. Maybe it was the way he was acting. She looks at him and briefly smiles)
Starr: "I'm glad you know the name of a tow truck company."
Guy: (chuckles) "Yeah, my parents always said to have a number of one in case I ever get stuck somewhere."
Starr: (chuckles) "Your parents are smart." (nods) "I'd like to take you up on your offer to call a tow truck company for me please?" (smiles appreciatively) "Thank you."
Guy: (nods & smiles) "No problem."
(The guy parks his blazer a little way in front of her car before he puts it in park and dials a number)
Guy: "Hello? Yes, I'd like a tow truck please. It's for my friend. She's about five miles out of Port Charles parked on the side of the highway." (nods) "Yeah, you can't miss her. About twenty minutes? Sounds good. Thanks."
(The guy presses the 'end call' button on his cell phone before getting out of his vehicle and then walks to Starr)
Guy: "It'll be about twenty minutes."
Starr: (nods appreciatively) "Thank you. I truly appreciate your help."
Guy: (smiles) "No problem."
(The guy chuckles softly before offering his hand)
Guy: "My apologies. I'm Michael, by the way."
(Starr smiles at him before shaking his hand)
Starr: "I'm Starr. Nice to meet you."
Michael: "You as well."
(Starr notices Michael is still standing there, so she speaks)
Starr: "Um, if you have someplace to be, you don't have to stay. It's okay."
Michael: (shakes his head) "No, I'm fine. I want to make sure the tow truck gets here and that everything goes okay." (chuckles nervously) "Another thing my parents always taught me growing up...to make sure the young lady gets help in the end."
Starr: (laughs) "Well, that's very kind of you." (nods & smiles) "Your parents taught you well."
Michael: "I hope so." (blushes) "But hearing you say that...I think it's safe to say they did."
(They smile at each other as Michael can't help but get lost in her eyes as she blushes when she realizes she was doing the same thing. After about twenty minutes, the tow truck arrives. Michael and Starr speak to the driver before he gets her car ready to leave. Starr and Michael face each other and smile)
Starr: "Thanks again, Michael, for all your help."
Michael: "Oh, no problem. Glad I was here." (chuckles nervously) "Well, uh, good luck with everything."
Starr: (nods & smiles) "Thank you. You were a lifesaver."
(Starr offers him one last smile before she goes with the guy in the tow truck and they drive away. Michael sighs as he tilts his head)
Michael: (chuckles softly) "Nice to meet you indeed."
(Michael walks to his blazer and starts it, driving off)
Chapter 1 Done
Thank you for reading. I hope you like the story so far. Please keep in mind this is only the first chapter, but I'm excited about the possibilities that can happen. I apologize that GeJo were not in this chapter. When I first started writing this story, I had only intended to write for Michael/Starr, but was able to put our other couple in it. Georgie/Johnny Z will show their presence in Chapter 2. Thank you to those who review, follow, favorite.