The Celebration

It had been a while since the two boys brought me to this...room. They'd been digging around through drawers, making me try on all sorts of clothes. They all seemed fine to me, but the two boys just weren't satisfied. I pulled another shirt over my head before walking out to show them. The two boys sort of stared thinking.

"Hmmm. Nah. I just don't see it." Chris said.

"Darn. I figured for sure he'd look good in that." Hank said.

I sort of rolled my eyes.

"Guys, I really appreciate your help, but maybe I should take this into my own hands." I said.

My eyes sort of drifted over to a closet. I walked up to it.

"Is there anything in here?" I asked.

"I don't think so." Chris answered.

I swung the door open. There were all sorts of outfits, but my eyes went wide when they landed on a certain suit. It was black and blue with silver embroidrey. It even had a black and silver sombrero. It seemed just my style. I quickly took it to the other room and tried it on. When I stepped out the two boys stared wide eyed.

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If you want a more detailed look at Marco's outfit go to this url. itm/Childrens-Mariachi-5-Piece-Suit-Traje-Sutash-Mariachi-de-5-Piesas-Para-Nino-/231641869316?var=&hash=item35eeee6c04

Yes I know it's on ebay, but yada yada, focus more on the outfit than the little boy in the outfit.

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"Wow. It looks...good on you." Chris said.

Hank wore a smile.

"Yeah! That girlfriend of yours is gonna think you're snazzy!"

My eyes went wide and I felt a lump in my throat.

"G-Girlfriend?! She's not my girlfriend!" I sort of shouted.

Hank let out a laugh.

"Ha! Who says she won't be?" he said sort of elbowing me.

I could feel my face getting warm. Not again! Why did they have to mention that!

"So Marco, who is that girl anyway?" Chris asked.

I swallowed the lump in my throat.

"Um, Star. Her name's Star." I answered.

"Hm, pretty name." Chris said.

"Guys, we better get going. I think the party's starting." Hank said looking through the window.

All of us quickly went out the building and into the streets. I noticed it was dark, and there were lit lanterns hung up everywhere. There were people everywhere, but not far ahead we could see a podium with a man standing behind it. We squeezed through people, trying to get closer.

"Everyone! May I have your attention please!" The man shouted.

The three of us stopped and looked up at the man.

"As you know today is mayor Manuel's birthday. Are you all excited for tonights party?"

Everyone instantly let out loud cheers. The man behind the podium laughed.

"Well, we'll get this party started soon, but first a few words from your mayor, Manuel Torres!"

Just then another man came to the podium. Cheers were coming from the crowd.

"Thank you, thank you. Today is my 30th birthday. I'd like to say, this little town...has come a long way. We all have had fun around here, and I'm proud of all the people here. I'm proud to serve this little town, and I'm proud to host this party." the mayor said.

Cheers instantly came from the crowd. In that moment music started to play. People dispersed and started to dance. I didn't want to be in their way, so I moved out of the crowd, sitting at one of the tables that were placed out. I sort of watched the others, a bit curious as to where Star was.

"Hey Marco!"

I jumped at the loud voice and turned, only to be surprised. There in front of me stood Star, but she looked so different. She wore a blue dress with lace and different colored ribbons sewn into it. A pair of boots were on her feet, and not the weird looking boots she had on earlier. Her blonde hair was put up in a long braid, a blue rose sat abover her ear. She didn't look anything like she did before. Even the devil horn headband was gone.

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If you wanna see what Star's dress looks like then go to this url.

itm/Womens-Jalisco-Dress-With-Super-Wide-Skirt-Flow-Folklorico-Dance-Handmade-New-/171902212070?var=470825295219&hash=item28062b97e6

Yes I know this one's from ebay too but whatever! It's not like Google shows a lot of mexican clothing anyway! Yes, it is the first blue dress you see when it pops up.

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"Sooo, what do you think?" Star asked.

I could only sit there and stare. She actually looked...pretty. I instantly felt blush on my face again.

"Uh you look...you look great!" I replied.

Star wore a big smile.

"Awww thanks Marco! You look great too! I see the boys got you all dressed up!"

I felt a smile curl on my face.

"Yeah. where'd you get that dress anyway?" I asked.

"Oh the girls got me all dressed up too!"

Suddenly a new song started to play and Star looked over.

"Oooo! I like this song! C'mon Marco, let's go have fun!" She said looking back over at me.

My eyes went wide and I shook my head.

"Ohhhh no no no! I don't dance." I said.

My eyes went wide when she took my hand.

"Oh shut up and dance with me! Have a little sense of adventure in your life Marco!" She said pulling me out of my chair.

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Sorry I keep doing this lol, just trying to give you a more vivid picture. Listen to Adios by Ricky Martin, or 50 Ways to Say Goodbye by Train, or don't. Either way, the songs make the story a little more interesting.

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She led me through the crowd until she found a spot. To my surprise she pulled me close and started to do the tango with me. She kept pulling me, making it complicated to even walk. I instantly pulled away from her.

"Woa woa woa, you're doing it all wrong." I said to her.

Star just smiled.

"Then why don't you take the lead?" she said.

My eyes sort of went wide.

"What?!"

"C'mon! Show me whatcha got Diaz!" Star shouted taking hold of my hands.

I gave a nervous look.

"Star, I don't dance."

"Awww c'mon! You gotta know at least one dance!" Star said.

I began to think.

"Well...I know I can do the tango better than you." I sort of laughed.

Star turned her head a bit.

"Then prove it." she said.

I kept that same nervous smile before pulling Star into an embrace, loose but firm, and poised. I raised my left hand and wrapped my right arm around her, placing my hand on her back, centered slightly below her shoulder blades. Star then raised her right hand to my left and placed her left arm on me, with her hand on the center of my back as well. I went forward with my left foot, then my right. Star followed along quickly. We went forward keeping our feet together, in time with the beat.

"Wow! you're really good at this Marco!" Star said excitedly.

I kept a smile. She hasn't even seen the best part. In a quick moment I pulled her arm over her head, making her spin around.

"Woa!" she said looking at me with dizzy eyes. "Do it again!"

I couldn't help but laugh before spinning her around again. Star let out a little laugh, spinning dizzily. My eyes instantly went wide when Star started to trip over my shoe.

"Woa, watch it!" I said.

As soon as I said that she tripped. I held my arms out and caught her. We stood there in a dipping positon. I froze when my eyes met hers. They were a beautiful bright blue. They were mesmerizing. Everything about her was so...unique and different. To think, I used to see her as a weird newcomer. Now I see her as...well...beautiful. Star stared up at me, just as amazed as I was. I could feel my face getting warm as I helped her up to her feet. We sort of stared at each other until we looked away, bashful. I rubbed the back of my neck.

"Heh heh, um...you alright?" I asked.

Star just smiled at me.

"Yeah that was fun! Let's keep dancing!" she answered.

I smiled back before taking her hand and dancing with her again. That's all we seemed to do was dance with each other. Some people even stopped to watch what we were doing, but that didn't matter. I stayed focused on Star, and she stayed focused on me. Suddenly the music stopped playing. We both stopped unsure of what happened, but in an instant the sky filled up with bright fireworks.

"Woooa." Star awed.

I watched with her. Different colors exploded in the night. Blue ones, red ones, yellow ones, and all kinds of colorful fireworks flew into the air. Everyone watched. I sort of jumped when I felt something touch my shoulder. I looked over to see Star, her hand placed upon my shoulder, and a small smile sat on her face. I smiled back. Things are going to be different with her around. Suddenly I heard the sound of the train pulling into the station. My eyes instantly lit up.

"The train's here!" I said.

I looked back over at Star.

"Wait here and I'll be back with the tickets."

Star gave a nod, and with that I quickly ran to the ticket booth. The same man from before stood behind it.

"Two tickets to Puebla." I said.

I gave the man his money and he gave me my two tickets. I felt my spirits rise. We're finally going home. I headed back to Star but I stopped in my tracks when I saw her talking to Maria and Rosa.

"So, I saw you and Marco dancing. How's your night with him?" Maria asked.

I quickly hid myself and listened.

"He's actually really fun and sweet! I'm glad we became friends." Star answered.

I felt a small smile curl up on my face, touched by what she said. Suddenly Star jumped around a bit.

"Hey! You guys wanna see something cool!" she asked.

Just then she pulled out her wand, instantly making me suspicious. I watched as Star waved the wand above two girls heads, magically making flower crowns appear. My eyes went wide, and my heart seemed to stop.

"There you go! Pretty flower crowns! Don't tell Marco though." Star said.

The girls just laughed. I only stood there in horror. She...she said the wand was dead! She...why would she! I instantly stepped out behind her.

"Star?"

I could instantly see her tense up. She spun around, quickly putting her wand back in her bag.

"Heeeey Marcooo." she said in a nervous tone.

I stared at her, just...stunned!

"Uhhh, we'll leave you two alone." Rosa said.

With that the two girls left. I looked back at Star to see that awkward smile of hers.

"How long have you been standing there?" she asked.

I felt a pain in my chest, too many feelings were flying through me.

"Long enough to know your wand still works!" I shouted.

Star's smile faded.

"Marco, it-it's not what it looks like!"

"Not what it looks like! I just saw you using the wand to make flower crowns!" I shouted.

"Okay, so it was what it looked like...but-" Star was saying.

My eyes drifted towards the ground, not even wanting to listen to her excuses. I felt a shaky pain in my chest. How could she lie to me like that? I...I thought we were friends. After all the painful tiring things we went through! We could've avoided that if she would've told the truth!

"How could you betray me like that!" I shouted looking up at her.

Star took a step towards me.

"Marco I-"

"No! How...how could you do this to me! I trusted you, and you lied to me! To think, for a second I thought you were different! I thought you were someone I could count on! I thought I could call you a friend, but instead you stab me in the back!" I heard my voice crack, and I could already feel the tears welling up in my eyes.

I quickly turned away from her, shutting my eyes tight, putting my hands on my head, gripping my hair.

"Marco, please I-"

"Do you realize we could've been home days ago!" I shouted turning back around to her.

Star sort of stared at me with a sad look on her face.

"Marco, I can fix this. I'll send us back home and we can get this all straightened out." she said.

I just stood there, fists shut tight at my sides. She could've sent us home days ago if she wouldn't have lied to me! I raised my eyes to her.

"No. You know what. We already bought tickets, so let's go on an adventure!" I said as I grabbed her by the wrist.

I instantly starting pulling her towards the train station.

"Marco, what are you doing!" Star shouted.

I continued towards the station.

"We're going home, the way you apparently wanted to." I said.

I slowed once we got by the train.

"You're still taking me with you?" Star asked.

I quickly spun around.

"Yeah, and as soon as we get home you're gonna pack your bags and leave!" I answered.

Star put her hands over her mouth to conceal a gasp. She looked shocked and hurt. I only turned to the conductor and handed him our tickets before climbing onto the train. I didn't even bother to look back at her, but I could hear her footsteps behind me. I quickly sat in the first empty seat, hoping Star wouldn't sit next to me. She didn't. She sat in the seat across the isle from me.

I could tell she was looking at me, but I wasn't going to look at her. It didn't take long for the train to start moving. After all we've been through, I really figured she was someone who was trustworthy. I thought things were going to change with her around, but I guess things never change.

Notes: :I Woe. Some intense stuff going on between Star and Marco. Sorry If it seemed long, but I wanted to write the twisted ending of this chapter. I think this was one of my favorite chapters to write because it was a little more detailed than the past chapters. With the outfits, theme music, and even the tango! It was an overall good chapter to me. Tell me what you guys think in the reviews and I'll try to get chapter nine out soon.