"Midnight" (Star's POV)
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Ugh. What a day I had. It wasn't necessarily bad but I am just tired from all the fun me and Tom had. First, we went to visit Lava Lake Beach again, you know to play against those guys again. Then, we went to Earth to go to yet another fancy restaurant and I think I saw Janna there. And right now, I am with Tom, sitting on a hill, looking at the beautiful night sky... wait who am I talking to?
Eh. I don't care and it doesn't matter anyway. Besides that, Tom said to bring my mind off all the bad stuff that happened recently, like that incident with Marco and the 'Meteora' incident in the temple, he wanted to bring me here, a place called 'Violet Hill', to relax and chill and hang out in general.
*Tom gets up from sitting*
Tom - Hey, Star. I have to go to the bathroom. Can you watch my stuff for me, please?
Star - (looks up and smiles) Sure thing, Tom.
Tom - Ok. (kisses Star on the forehead on the forehead) Thanks, Starship.
*Tom rushes down the hill and to the restroom*
Wow (sorry if I keep using this word). Tom is such a sweet and charming guy. I don't care if those two words mean the same, that makes Tom a double positive for me. I honestly don't know what I can do without him. Well, I can always go dimension-hopping with friends like Kelly and Janna and Marco an-... Oh no. Not this again.
God dang it! Why can't I stop thinking about Marco for once this whole week? Yes, I know Marco is my best friend in the whole wide world and all, oh and my squire too, but I just really, really need to learn to let go. I did that when I defeated Toffee. Heck, I forget about that just two days after that. But with Marco... well I can't blame myself for always thinking about him. I mean he was probably my first 'real' friend, no offense Pony-Head. Even at some point, I crushed on him (not literally). But all I got was a broken heart...
Star - In the darkness... before the dawn...
Ugh (I'm sorry if I also always use that word a lot)! Again with the singing? What's with me in singing these days? Well, I always do that and dance to Love Sentence songs, I know that. But that's not the point. I'm probably singing a lot because of Marco. Or maybe I just feel bad for Marco. Or even guilty.
But, for real, I need to stop. It is really getting on my nerves. I thought my friends and family would get annoyed by this. Oh wait. They are not here when I sing. That's why.
Star - In the swirling... of the storm...
I need to get my head out of the clouds now. Like, I'm already in the middle of Tom and I's date. Actually, it's almost the end. I bet that if he gets out of the bathroom, he will end this date, which I obviously don't have a problem with. Like it has been a long day so I won't blame him. Wait, what am I talking about again?
I should be focused on Marc- I mean my singing. My lack of singing. Wait, I'm singing a lot. Why did I say 'my lack of singing'? Why am I just saying random crap?!
Star - When I'm rolling with the punches... but hope is gone...
Ok, Star Butterfly. You really need to calm down. Like, really need to chill out. I have been out of control with my mind, literally, ever since that incident with Marco. I don't know why. Was I taking that situation too seriously? Was I overreacting? I don't know what is triggering my brain right now to always rethink the same memory!
...Wait. I think I know what it is. I think I have overreacted just a little bit (by that I mean a lot) and maybe... maybe Marco has a crush on me. No it can't be. From what I see, he is hanging out with Kelly more than me, which is unusual. I don't know why I should be worrying about him. I'm with Tom. But Marco is my squire and he pledged to always protect me and be by my side, not be with some stupid-... ok what am I even thinking right now?
Star - Leave a light... a light on...
*a bunch of stars start glittering in the sky*
Wow. The sky looks so beautiful now. I wish Tom was here to see this with me. Or even Marco... oh come on! Why can't I stop thinking about Marco?! It's just so annoying for me. Like I thought I would be ok with this. Since I do that like almost every day. Actually, every day. But that's still not the point!
...You know what? I don't think I need to learn to let go. I'm fine with thinking about Marco 24/7. Wait is there 24 hours in a day? I'm pretty sure there is. Anyway, apart from me thinking about Marco, I really feel bad for just leaving Marco like that. I want to go apologize to him right now, but I don't think Tom would let me. After all, that would also be rude to do that during a date.
Star - Millions of... miles from home...
I think I can relate to the lyric I am singing to right now. It does feel like in millions of miles from home. My real home. The first place that made me feel like I was at home. Echo Creek. And I know I'm exaggerating a bit when I say 'millions of miles', but Echo Creek is probably the best place to ever visit. Since I met Marco there...
Huh. What about Marco that makes me daydream about him? Is it that he is awkward? Is it that he knows how to fight? Or is it that he is charming and sweet to any person he meets? Well, some people. Anyway, I don't know what makes me think about him since he already has too many traits and talents about him. Which is a good thing, really. For most of the parts.
Star - In the swirling... swimming on...
I remember the countless times Marco has saved from some kind of danger. Or just talked me through some heavy stuff. Because he always knows what to say to a person when they are gloomy and upset. That's a thing I like about Marco. He is probably the sweetest guy out there in Earth. I know what he did was a mistake, but everyone makes mistakes, right?
Oh. I feel so stupid for leaving Marco like that. I even slapped him in the face. Why would I do that to my best friend and squire? It was so stupid of me. That was a mistake, yes, but a mistake that cannot be forgiven. Like I literally slapped him hard. I saw tears from him too. Well, I had tears too but still! I, Star Butterfly, made him cry!
Star - When I'm rolling with the thunder... but bleed from thorns...
Ugh. All this Marco stuff is giving me a headache. But I don't care. I want to apologize to Marco for the mistakes I have done to him. He doesn't deserve this hatred and desolation. No, he deserves happiness and love and acceptance from his all-time best friend and crush. Oh wait... I forget. He has a crush on me. Well I don't know how to fix that.
I can't just immediately say 'oh I love you Marco' when I go to him to apologize. I'm with Tom and it is wrong to cheat on someone or even dump someone for another guy that, supposedly, that person hates. Yea, I know Tom hates Marco now ever since the incident. He told me to never visit that house again or he will do something he doesn't want to do. I honestly think he is bluffing. Why would he ever do something so horribly bad it would flip my life around?
Star - Leave a light... a light on...
Star - Leave a light... a light on...
Enough about talking about Marco and Tom's relationship, I guess. Yes it will affect me since Marco... Tom is my boyfriend, sorry about that, but what if I just break up with him? Sure it will be heartbreaking like the last breakup we made, but I really want to apologize to Marco... you know what? I don't think that's the right solution.
I have to convince Tom for us both to go to his house and make a sincere apology and then everything will be good between us. He can come back to Mewni and we can hang out as how best friends do. Especially with Marco and I. I really hope we both hang out more with each other cause I just noticed now that we have been far off distance ever since he came to Mewni and I dated Tom. I just don't know why. But we can both fix that. And hopefully Tom too, if he doesn't have a mental breakdown like always.
Star - Ooh, ah-ahh... ooh, ah-ahh, ooh-ah-ahh... ooh, ah-ahh... leave a light... a light on...
Damn. I never knew I could sing that good. Especially holding those high notes for that long. The thing is that I have been singing since the incident with Marco which is weird because I don't know why I do that and it's weird and... I'm just saying the same thing, aren't I?
*sigh*
Star - Leave a light... a light on...
I need to get up now. My back hurts from sitting all day on this hill. And I thought this will cheer me up more. Maybe it's because Tom is taking too damn long. Gosh, why does he always talk forever when he goes to the bathroom? What does he even do in there? ...wait, I see Tom. Speak of the devil. Alright, Star. Let's do this. All I got to do is explain to Tom why I, rephrase that, we should go say sorry to Marco.
Tom - Alright, Star. I'm back.
Star - What took you so long? *Star stands up*
Tom - Sorry, princess. You know me. I take a long time in the bathroom. Sorry for keeping you waiting though.
Star - It's ok, Tom... listen I got to tell you something.
Tom - *has worried face* What do you mean you have something to tell me something? And why say it in that tone? Is it a secret you have been keeping from me?
Star - No. Of course not. *sigh* Tom... remember that incident with Marco?
Tom - Hey! Remember I told you not to ever speak about that.
Star - Look, yes we both know he did something very wrong and it angered us, especially you. But I feel he deserves a second chance. Like I don't want you to hold a grudge against him forever.
Tom - Star, he has been causing too many problem since he first came here. Marco really needs to go.
Star - *crosses arms* Yea, what kind of problems?
Tom - Um... like that Stump Day holiday when he ruined it by celebrating your birthday on it when clearly you didn't want that.
Star - How is that a problem? It was actually thoughtful of him to do that and I was sorry for myself for getting angry at him because of that. At least he actually did something nice to me in that party. All you ever do is flirt.
Tom - Star, listen! Enough about this! Ok? We are not going to Marco's place and that's our final decision.
Star - Since when did I agree to this nonsense?
Tom - It's not your decision to make! I make the decisions!
Star - And since when do you control me?! *voice breaking* At least Marco can give me time to explain my reasons and doesn't control me like some slave! Marco is the kindest and bravest soul I have ever met and I regretted leaving him like that, alone and depressed! So why don't you just get out of my way and for once let me make the decisions? I'm about to be Queen, so that's not looking good for you! ...You know what, I'm not wasting my time talking to you. Thanks for nothing. This date was horrible! And it's not because of me or even Marco... it's because of you.
*Star fast-walks down the hill*
*Tom stands awkwardly in shock and starts to walk the other way too*
In the darkness... before the dawn...
In the darkness... before the dawn...
Leave a light... a light on...
Leave a light... a light on...
Unbelievable. I think Tom needs to find a light, but I doubt he could ever care to find it.
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So, new chapter. Yay! Sorry I haven't uploaded that often and sorry it was kind of short. There were like 50 words in the lyrics and I had to add extra dialogue to make the chapter longer. Besides that, stay tuned for more and hope you enjoy the chapters :)! (I also hope you got that 'Violet Hill' reference from Coldplay too.)