A special warning about today's chapter, guys! My proofreader didn't read it because… Well, I'm assuming she's reading it right now, you know, it's not like this one-shot is inspired by events of the real life or anything like that…

Anyway…

- You know what French is, Adam? – Star asked –

The knight consulted a large encyclopedia and answered a minute later

- An Earthling language

- You cheated! – The princess replied, throwing a pillow at him –

- Sorry Star, I just wanted to skip all possible explanations so you could start your story sooner

- Fine, if you insist…

- D stands for dazzling, right? – Star asked –

- No… - Miss Skullnick replied – D is for Dear Star, you're THIS CLOSE to fail this class!

- But… But…

- Listen Star, months ago, maybe I wouldn't admit it, but I must tell you: You can do so much better than this!

- You think so?

- Yes, all you need to do is a partner to study, or a proofreader, someone who can help you with your homework and tell you when you're committing a mistake

- Oh, I already have one of those!

The teacher buffed

- Well, he's not doing a great job, then

Star looked at her grade once again and asked, lowering her voice:

- Miss Skullnick, can I go to… detention?

- Why would you do that?

- Because of my bad grades, of course – The princess lied –

- Well, it's not something usual, but I'll allow it. Star Butterfly, go to detention, and think about what you've done!

- Yes Ma'am!

A soft knock could be heard on the room. Janna stood up and opened the door, seeing Star Butterfly at the other side

- Madam Mayor! – She said, bowing – What are you doing h…

- I HATE FRENCH! – Star suddenly screamed –

- O… kay. That's fine, I suppose. Why don't you take a sit?

Star looked puzzled at the other two degenerates in the room, before she could ask, Jackie explained

- I skated all the way through the main hall of school, Principal Skeeves caught me and he sent me here, I don't regret it, but it wasn't my fault, someone challenged me to do it!

- That was me – Janna admitted –

- And someone – StarFan13 commented, pointing at her best friend – dared me to paint your face on Otis, the school possum statue

- My fault too – Janna said once again – Now Madam Mayor, your three best Earth friends are here, so how can we help you?

Before the princess could respond, Janna snatched the paper she was still holding

- A D in French? – Janna asked, incredulous – Are you serious, Star?

- Hey! It's not that bad!

- I'm with Janna on this one – Jackie insisted – D is a pretty bad grade, Star

- But – The girl responded sheepishly – Miss Skullnick said I can do better!

- Sure you can, Star! – Her biggest fan tried to cheer – Let us help you!

30 Minutes Later

- Nope – Janna said, looking at Star's text – You're helpless

- I'm sure you can do better – StarFan13 commented – As a matter of fact, why don't you let me be your proofreader?

- I already told you girls, I have one of those

- Who is it? – Jackie asked –

- It's… - Star said a name, but she spoke so low than neither of her friends understood her –

- Come again?

- It's Marco

- Marco, really? – Janna mocked – No offense Star, but he's half American, half Mexican, and not really the best student in French class

- I know, but I learned a lot from him

- Obviously, you learned enough to get a D grade, girl

- Fine, maybe he's not so experienced with the language, but I'm afraid that, if I tell him that I don't want his help, he'll get mad at me

- Star, Marco's your best friend – Jackie commented – And I'm sure that he'll understand if you explain this to him properly

- Just tell him you need another proofreader – StarFan13 suggested –

- That's the thing girls, I don't want another proofreader!

- Why not?

Star fidgeted with her wand before answering:

- I enjoy showing him my works, and I'm glad when he tells me that he's proud of how much I've advanced, he always tells me that I'm really good at this!

- So basically, he's always lying to you – Janna suggested –

- He never lied to me! – Star protested – Besides, I enjoy the time we spent together doing our French homework

- Star, Marco and you are practically together all day, everyday – Jackie noticed – You don't need him to be around you 24/7, you know?

- Maybe I want him to be around me 24/7 – Star admitted –

The princess covered her mouth immediately, realizing she maybe just said too much

- Oh no… - Janna said –

Star started to sweat

- No way… - Jackie muttered –

"Don't say it, don't say it, just don't say it" – Star thought –

- YOU HAVE A CRUSH ON MARCO? – StarFan13 screamed, at the top of her lungs –

All that the Mewman girl wanted to do in that moment was to dig a hole in the ground and hide there for the rest of her lifetime

It wasn't a recent thing, actually, and obviously, studying French wasn't the only activity that Star ad Marco shared through the day, however, it was the most enjoyable, the most peaceful of all of them, and the moment when the teenage girl could feel that she was really close to her Earth crush

- Girls, please – Star begged – Don't make a big deal out of…

- YOU HAVE TO CONFESS TO HIM! – Her three friends shouted at the same time –

- Oh no, no, no, no, no – Star repeated frenetically –

- Oh yes, you have to – Janna said with a mischievous grin – And I have the perfect way for you to do it

The bell rang and Star waited for all the students to leave the classrooms, luckily for her, Marco was the last one left when she entered. Miss Skullnick was there too, but the girl ignored her

- Marco! I need to tell you something! – She said, maybe a little too excited –

- Fine… - He said, approaching to her – What do you want to tell me, Star?

- I… - She doubted for a second, closing her eyes –

It was now or never, she looked straight at him and said:

- Jetar's Buzop, Marco

Her crush raised an eyebrow

- What?

- Jet…mal Bidop, Marco!

- Star, are you okay?

- Jetmi Bhirdu... You know what Marco, forget about it

The boy simply shrugged and smiled at her. Star knew that it was only a matter of time until she could gather enough courage to confess her feelings. Suddenly, she felt her teacher's hand over her shoulder

- I'll give you a D for pronunciation, Star. But an A for effort

- You understood what I said?

- I suppose you tried to say Je t'aime beaucoup, am I right?

The princess nodded

- Well, none of you both know how to speak French. You're truly made for each other.

- And one day, you finally managed to confess to him – Sir Adam remembered –

- Yes, while we were on Orbillium – Star added – But before that, one night, I made him understand how important he really is to me

- One night? Just like... tomorrow night?

- Exactly Adam, have a good night

- Good night Star...

Have a good night everybody! And sweet dreams to all of you! :)