Star's P.O.V

I had my head in my pillow, sobbing. Every 3rd week or so, the reality of my situation hit me. I was trapped in a cycle of unrequited love for my best friend. I couldn't do anything but wait for my emotions to overwhelm me, and cry into my pillow.

I heard footsteps coming up the stairs to my room, and before I could compose me I heard the door open. "Hey Star, I made na-" Marco stopped as he saw took in my state. "Are you ok?" he asked, in a more concerned note.

"I'm fine." I said shakily, even though I was anything but.

"No, really. What's going on?" Marco said. His captivating brown eyes met mine and suddenly I couldn't hold anything back.

"Do you know how hard it is to have feelings that you can't control?" I said, fresh tears starting to fill up my eyes. "I know you're with Jacqui, and I'm happy your happy, but at the same time it hurts that you're not with me. I know I have no right to feel this way, and we're just friends and that's all we'll ever-" my voice broke at that point and fresh tears filled my eyes.

I heard Marco sigh and he sat by me on the bed. I looked at him and I knew instantly that he felt terrible. "This is exactly why I didn't want to tell you I was like this." I whispered.

"Star, I don't know how I feel about you." Marco said. "I mean, I care about you, you're my best friend, but I don't know if I feel that way."

I nodded. "I understand. Anyways, you have Jacqui." I said bluntly, wiping my eyes.

"Actually, I broke up with Jacqui." Marco said.

"Why?" I asked, surprised.

"We just weren't right for each other." Marco said, but I could see a bit of sadness in his eyes.

"I'm sorry." I said.

"Don't be. It was going to happen eventually." Marco said. "Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you though." He said. "You know I'm always here for you."

I nodded, and then hugged Marco as tightly as I could. "Thank you." I whispered.

(3 months later, Marco's birthday)

Marco and I were just hanging out in my room when I suddenly got the idea. "Close your eyes, I want to give you your present." I said.

When he did, I leaned forward and kissed him softly before I could back out of it. We both jumped backward after it.

"I'm sorry!" I said instinctively. "I- I shouldn't have done that."

"I was just surprised." Marco said. "I wasn't expecting you to do that."

I nodded. "Maybe I should just go." I started to get up.

"No, don't." Marco said. "That kiss was nice, but I wanted to tell you something. Over these past few months, well, my feelings have changed. And how I feel about the kiss kind of confirmed it. I, I like you Star, I really like you."

"You do?" I asked in disbelief.

Marco nodded, and kissed me softly. I liked Marco, and Marco liked me. And in that moment, it was enough.