This one was actually posted on March 11 AKA, the day I turned into Axis26 so ... yeah, there's your fin fact for the day.

Disclaimer: Star vs. the Forces of Evil characters belong to Daron Nefcy.

Birthday

Sol took a deep breath and prepped himself for what he was about to do; school had let out about a month ago but not a day later, he got an invitation to his archenemy's/friend's/crush's birthday party. He was now standing right outside her house and Sol was so nervous he couldn't stop shaking.

"It's going to be okay Sol." His mom said as she patted him on the head. "I'm sure your girlfriend will love the present you got her."

"She's not my girlfriend mom." Sol replied.

"Oh really?" Sol's mom replied as she eyed the present in Sol's hands. "After she sees what you got her I'm not so sure that will be the case anymore."

"MOM!" Sol exclaimed. The present in question was a long box that usually meant it was some piece of clothing but Sol had put so much time effort and energy into picking it out that there would be no doubt in anyone's mind that Sol's feelings towards Star were anything but hostel.

This would no doubt earn Sol his second strike but avoiding a second strike at her birthday party would entail not actually having a crush on her. It didn't mind Sol that much though, it was only his second out of three and it wasn't like he was going to keep it a secret forever, he just needed to play it safe until he got the right moment to confess his true feelings to her.

All that was for another day though, Sol had to collect his feelings and get ready for Star's birthday party. "Okay." He said weakly. "I'm ready, let's go in."

They both walked up to the door and Sol slowly began to knock. Before long, the door slowly opened and none other than Star herself came to answer. "Sol!" She exclaimed as she pulled him into a hug. "I'm so glad you could make it!"

The feeling of being hugged by Star, although very welcome, was a tad strange, not even a full year ago, had he showed up to her door, she would have accused him of trying to assassinate her or cause trouble and now they are almost the best of friends. "You know I wouldn't miss it for the world." He said as he handed her the present he got her.

She looked at the box wide eyed before looking back to Sol. "You know this is probably going to earn you you're second strike, right?"

"I honestly don't think there is a way I could possibly avoid that today." Sol replied.

Star smiled and took the present from him before motioning for them to come inside. "Please come in, everyone else is in the backyard so I'll meet you there."

Sol began to make his way inside as his mother placed a hand on his shoulder. "You know I would love to stay but-"

"I know, you and dad are busy." Sol replied almost a little too eager to get him mom to go. "I will be fine, you don't have to worry."

"I know." She replied as she rubbed Sol's head. "Your father should be here in a few hours to pick you up and could you tell Mrs. Butterfly that I want a picture of the kiss?"

"Wait, what-" Sol's eyes went wide as he realized what his mother was talking about. "Mom!" He exclaimed. "Look … for argument sake, let's forget that it's not going to happen, you are going to have to ask her for that yourself because I'm going to be too embarrassed."

"That is true." She smiled at him before walking away. "Fair enough, but if I ask for the picture then I get to show everyone at work."

Sol blushed as his mom walked away and he walked into the house, making sure to close the door behind him. He slowly began making his way to the backyard where he saw a giant bouncy castle along with the Butterfly's small playground. Of the other kids invited, most were the girls from their class with a few of the boys here and there.

"Come on Sol!" Star shouted as she grabbed his hand. "Let's have some fun!"

She pulled him towards the bouncy castle and continued to hold onto his hand as they enjoyed bouncing up and down along with the other kids. As time passed, Star had forgotten that she was holding onto Sol's hand but for Sol, her grip never left his mind. She was a lot stronger than he initially expected which was one of the reason's Sol couldn't actually not notice it, but it was nice and made him feel like the whole archenemy thing was always just for show.

After some time, Star parents called out that a movie of some kind was about to begin and Star rushed off the bouncy castle dragging Sol along with her. The movie was set up in the living room where there was a giant television screen and a number of snacks set up on the coffee table. Star practically hopped onto the big chair leaving Sol in an awkward position of squeezing into the space right next to her or asking for his hand back. "Uh …" Sol began awkwardly.

"Huh?" Star looked at where she was sitting then realized that she was still holding onto Sol's hand. "Oh, right." She moved to the side making a little room for Sol to squeeze in but only then figuring out that it might not have been the best solution. "Or … I guess I should probably give you your hand back."

"Well unless you want me to squeeze into that chair with you." Sol half joked.

There was an awkward silence as both preteens waited for the other to mention it was a bad idea, however, that never came. "I mean if you want to then-" Star began.

"I mean if you want to, I mean it is your birthday and all so-"

There was another awkward pause until Star finally pulled Sol into the chair with her and interlocked her fingers with his. A few of the other kids rushed in, not paying any attention to the two sitting together in the big chair as Star's parents but the movie in and it started. Sol could feel his heart race as the screen began to flutter to life, he was sitting with his crush and now best friend about to watch a movie that he assumed would involve some form of princess or romance. What Sol didn't expect however, was that they would be watching none other than the latest Dragon Ball Z movie, resurrection F.

Sol quickly looked at Star with a mixture of confusion and joy. "Not that I'm complaining but-"

"I got into it around Christmas, just managed to catch up to the most recent a few days ago."

Sol felt a warmth inside of him as he tried to sink deeper into the couch. "Well have you seen the newest dragon ball supper series?"

"Seen up to the latest dubbed episode."

Sol was awestruck by how much of a fan she was but wasn't able to make a comeback as the movie began causing both their attention to shift to it.

Sol had seen the movie before with subtitles but never in English, he was actually enjoying it a lot more as was everyone else. When the time finally came where Goku blasts Frieza with his signature Kamehameha, Star couldn't help but let out a small laugh. "Vegeta's reaction is just too funny."

"I know what you mean." Sol replied as he looked over to Star. "He doesn't realize that Goku saved his life yet and thinks that he just stole the kill for the fun of it."

"Yeah." Star rested her head on Sol's shoulder as the movie finished up and the credits started to role.

Before anyone else could get up though, Star shot to her feet and pulled Sol along with her. "Come with me?" She asked.

"Like I have a choice?" He replied as he motioned to his hand which was still firmly in her grasp.

"Good point." She dragged him into the kitchen and from there, into the dining room out of sight from everyone. "Sol?" She began as she took a deep breath. "I … I wanted to thank you."

"Thank me?" Sol asked.

"Yeah … for … putting up with me."

Sol was shocked by her statement. "Putting up with you? That doesn't … Star, I love spending time with you."

"Yeah but … back when we first met … you did actually trip and fall on me, didn't you?"

Sol gave a guilty smile and scratched the back of his head with his free hand. "Yeah … I mean there wasn't much there to trip on so it was a little embarrassing."

Star nodded as she tried to avoid eye contact with him. "Yeah but … I called you evil for trying to destroy me but you played along and shared in my little fantasy world."

"Yeah well-" Sol paused as he realized something. "Wait, so … you knew that I wasn't trying to hurt you?"

"Well I knew but … I didn't realize it till recently." She bit her lower lip and looked down. "When Lars … hurt me … it was like being violently woken up from a fantasy … I mean I knew it wasn't real, I wasn't crazy but … it was like I couldn't really go back, even after you tried to cheer me up." She tilted her head up to look Sol in the eye. "Is this what growing up feels like?"

"I have no idea, I don't even know if I've done it yet." He let out a sigh then looked back at her. "I'm just glad we get to be friends while it happens."

"Friends?" Star asked.

"Well yeah … aren't we friends?"

Star nodded happily. "That's true … we've been something like best friends for a while but this is the first time you're confessing to it."

"Oh!" Sol exclaimed. "Well … yeah … I mean you're the most perfect girl I've ever known, you've got an amazing imagination, you're adorable, you're nice, you're incredibly strong, very athletic, you're into the same stuff I'm into-"

"I have bad grades, people find me annoying sometimes, I'm … honestly terrified of junior high and highschool-"

"That doesn't matter to me." Sol said as he placed his other hand on top of Star's. "You're still my best friend and we'll handle junior high together."

"But there aren't single designated classes!" Star exclaimed. "What if none of our classes match up, or what if we're put into entirely different sections and don't even have the same lunch!"

"Then we'll still be able to hang out outside of school." Sol eased. "I'm nervous about it as well, so don't feel bad."

They both stood there for a moment in complete silence until Star glanced up at Sol. "That's really sweet … but I have to give you strike two now."

"I thought I already got my second strike." Sol replied.

Star shook her head. "I have to give them to you, remember?"

Sol slowly nodded his head not really understanding what she was getting at. "Uh … give them … how?"

Star gave a mischievous smile before quickly bringing her face closer and pressing her lips to his. Sol froze as his heart sped out of control, the kiss was gentle and quick but still much better than the previous one they shared.

When they finally separated, Star smiled at the stunned Sol and gently placed a hand on his cheek. "Now be careful, we still have cake and a second movie and you don't want to earn your third strike too soon." She slid her hands out of his and walked out of the room leaving him alone.

"Woah." He said as he looked back at her. "I … woah."