Hello, everyone! Thank you so much for the kind reviews on my last chapter. It really means a lot! I hope you enjoy this one, it's kind of short, but sweet. This story takes place when Star and Marco are both 16 years old and officially a couple. I hope you enjoy!
Star Butterfly couldn't believe what was going on. From what started off as a simple, sweet gesture, turned to be a chaotic, unorganized mess. She felt like a failure. She couldn't even make her boyfriend a surprise breakfast for their anniversary. Yep, her boyfriend. 16 year old Star Butterfly had gotten into a committed relationship for the past year, and she hasn't been happier since. Well, except for right now. Being trapped in a kitchen with flaming stoves and a smoke alarm blaring loudly throughout the house kind of dragged her mood.
She hurriedly opened the kitchen windows, fanning the air rapidly trying to get the smokiness to escape the burnt out kitchen. "No, no, no!" She exclaimed, trying to put out the stove fire. "This can't be happening right now!" Star frantically looked for her wand, coughing due to the copious amounts smoke surrounding her. "Aha!" Star picked up her wand and desperately yelled, "LIGHTNING TO THE RESCUE!"
Within a few seconds, the fires have been put out, the smoke alarm stopped screaming, and the smoke mostly disappeared. All that was left was burnt toast, bacon, pancakes, and orange juice. How Star managed to burn orange juice, she didn't know, but this was her first time making breakfast and she couldn't help but be proud of herself. Her homemade, magic-free, breakfast couldn't be too bad, could it?
Star decorated her breakfast tray with what else - stars, hearts, and rainbows. She added a cute homemade anniversary card in the center and arranged the meal like so, in the way her lover would have wanted it. Star couldn't help but smile, she couldn't wait to surprise him.
Just as she was about to reveal her special surprise, she heard heavy footsteps dash hastily down the stairs. "FIRE!" the voice screeched, hurriedly trying to find his first aid kit. They didn't call him 'Safe Kid' for nothing.
"Marco?" Star called out. The sound of her voice caused Marco to quickly turn around and run towards her. "Star!" Marco wrapped his arms around her tightly. "Are you alright?! Come on we've gotta get out of here, there's a fire!" Star looked at him strangely, before breaking into a series of giggles. "Oh, Marco! There's no fire! I took care of that already!"
Marco gave the princess a confused look. "Whaaaaat are you talking about?" Star grinned widely as she placed the tray in front of him, revealing her special anniversary surprise.
"TA-DA!" She proclaimed, "Happy one year anniversary, Marco! I made you breakfast to show you how much I love you!" She sang happily before giving him a tight hug. Marco's eyes widened. "Y-you did all of this for me?" He stuttered.
"Well, yeah! I mean, it is a little burnt and all, but you're my best friend and boyfriend, you deserve the best!" Star beamed and she sat down next to him. "Well, go ahead and eat! I want to see your reaction." She propped her head up with her hands, eagerly waiting for Marco to eat what she's worked so hard on. Marco looked at the meal, uneasily. Everything on a plate (and cup) was, well, burnt. He didn't exactly want to eat it, but after all the hardwork Star put into this meal just for him, how could he refuse?
Reluctantly, Marco took a bite out of his burnt breakfast. He held back the urge to gag, knowing that Star was sitting cheerfully beside him. "Soooo, what do you think, Marco?"
Marco gave her a weak smile. "It's-It's delicious!" He said, eating a bit more to satisfy her. Star smiled the widest she's ever smiled, making Marco smile as well. "Really?!" Marco chuckled at how cute she was.
Marco then realized how lucky he was to have someone like Star in his life. She went out of her way to make him happy, what more could he ask for? She was amazing, and he knew that she loved him as much as he loved her. "Yeah. It's perfect, just like you." Marco quickly kissed her on the cheek, causing her hearts to turn pinker and pinker within seconds.
"Aww, thanks Marco!" she said as she kissed him.
"Happy anniversary."
