Once Marco got to school, he sat on a bench outside by himself. All around him, people were talking about some sort of dance that was coming up. He wasn't exactly sure what the occasion was, it wasn't Valentine's Day and he was almost certain it wasn't homecoming.

He saw boys asking girls out and he noticed the women were wearing pretty dresses and flirting with guys. Marco felt uncomfortable seeing all of this happen. For one, it was extremely load, and second, he didn't really like the love fest being shown. Being the type of person he was, he didn't care about the dance all that much.

When couples started kissing, he decided to just head into the school early. Anything was better than watching a dozen couples french kiss. Once he got in the school though, he bumped into someone. Marco collided with a tall boy who was wearing a Echo Creek High letterman jacket. He was muscular and had dark sunglasses.

After recovering from the collision, Marco mumbled a "sorry" and continued on his way. Before he could get anywhere else, the guy grabbed his hood and turned him around. The boy glared at him with an intense look, but then he smirked when he realized who this was.

"Well, well, well, Marco Diaz. The loser loner of Echo Creek", the guy said grimly. Marco tried to walk away, but the guy wouldn't let go of his hood.

Marco groaned and quietly said, "What do you want man?" The guy didn't answer and in a blink of an eye he punched Marco in the stomach.

Marco bent over in pain and the boy kicked him in the mouth. "Stay down you little bitch.", the guy said coldly.

Marco Diaz was many things, but he wasn't a bitch. He started to get up again but the guy once again punched him in the face. Marco tried to get up again but he was once again kept down my the guy's fist.

"Jeremy! That's enough!" Marco looked up to see Jackie Lynn Thomas holing the boy, who he now knew his name was Jeremy, back.

"Oh come on Jackie, don't stick up for this freak", Jeremy said spitting at Marco. When Marco tried to get up again, Jeremy once again kicked him.

Enough was enough, Jackie punched Jeremy in the eye which caused him to fall on the ground. Jackie stood over Jeremy and said, "Stay away from him! Got it?"

Jeremy nodded in fear. Although she didn't look like it, Jackie Lynn Thomas packed one hell of a punch. Jeremy got up and walked away, but not before sending a cold glare to Marco. As soon as he was out of his sight. Marco started to walk away. Jackie soon caught up with him, "Dude are you okay?", she asked him.

He nodded, not really paying attention to her. Jackie grabbed him by his arm, stopping him in his tracks. She inspected his face and cringed when she saw blood starting to come from a cut in his cheek.

"Does that hurt at all?", she asked. Marco shook his head. "Well we still have to get you to the nurse. Come on", she said taking his hand. Now normally Marco would ditch this person and head to the nurse on his own, but this was Jackie Lynn Thomas. Marco couldn't ditch her, she was to perfect for that.

(In the Butterfly palace)

"Wait…say that again", Star said befuddled. King Butterfly sighed and said, "We have arranged your marriage Star."

Star was once again silent. Arranged marriage? They can do that!? I didn't even know you could do that in Mewni!

"But, why? I'm only fourteen, I haven't even thought about marriage yet", Star asked confused.

"I told you she would have questions", the king said turning to his wife. The queen started to explain, "Star darling, before you know it, it will be time for you to take the throne and rule the kingdom. You know that right."

Star nodded.

"Well it's come to our attention that you might not yet be suited for the crown", her mother said.

"What do you mean? I'm totally prepared to be queen…ok maybe I need a little more preparation, but I'm near ready to be queen", Star said unconvincingly. She didn't even believe herself.

The King and Queen looked at each other and then back at Star. They were not convinced. The Queen spoke up, "Star, it is obvious to everyone in the family, and maybe even the kingdom, that you simply can't handle being the ruler of Mewni.", she said.

"But, where going to change that.", Queen Butterfly said.

Star was really nervous now, "W-What do you mean?", she asked. "And who exactly did you arrange for me to marry?"

The King and Queen were silent once again. "Who is it?", Star asked raising her voice. The two knew they had to confess to their daughter of what they have done.

"Star…we only did it because we love you…", the king started but was soon cut of by his daughter. "Who. Did. You. Arrange. For. Me. To. Mary.", Star asked once again.

With one word, Star's whole world was destroyed when her mother said one name, "Tom."

The hearts on Star's cheeks broke and her eyes went gray. Her mouth dropped to the ground and and her eyes went gray.

Tom was Star's ex boyfriend, and let's just say they ended on bad terms.

Their relationship started off great, they were both happy and they promised they would marry as soon as they were eighteen. It all was going well until one day, Tom changed. He suddenly became very possessive of Star, and never let her go out with any of her friends. Every guy that even looked at her was immediately beaten up by Tom, or even worse, critically injured. Tom's recent change was confusing to Star, but it wasn't enough for her to break up with him. She wasn't gonna break up with a guy she knew so well just because of a bizarre attitude change.

Soon, Tom did get better and he apologized to all those boys he put in the hospital. Sure it didn't fix their injuries, but at least it was something right? Star and Tom went back to being the happy couple they were; it felt like everything was back to normal. That was until they went back to Star's home one night. The two planned to watch a movie and fall asleep in each other's arms, Star suggested it. Before they started the movie, Star took a quick trip to the bathroom.

When she returned she saw something that still haunted her to this day. Tom was pouring a test tube of an odd potion into Star's punch. Tom was confronted by an angry Star butterfly, who's eyes were the color of red jewels burning in lava. Tom stuttered and tried to smooth talk his way out of it, but Star could not be easily fooled.

Soon Tom admitted to what he was during. Tom, like Star, was next in line to become to the throne. He was on his way to becoming king of the underworld. All he needed was to get the person he loved to drink this potion. The potion would make that person totally devoted to him. It would make that person wait on him hand and foot. His blood would've made her his slave.

Tom tried to say that the blood would make their relationship even stronger, but Star wouldn't go for it. This made Tom angry again. He forced Star to the floor and tried to force her to drink the potion, but Star, being a skilled fighter, fought her way out of Tom's attack and punched him in face, grabbed the punch that Tom poured the potion into and threw it in his face. Before Tom could even react, Star froze him in a block of ice.

Needless to say, she broke up with Tom after that. And no her parents were arranging her marriage with that psycho!?

"No, I'm not doing it! You can't make me!", she yelled and ran for the door. "Star lets us expla…", the King was interrupted when the whole room was set on fire. A door magically opened in mid air and out walk the man in question, Tom.

Tom was taller than before, he wore a black suit, his hair was longer, and his voice was deeper, "Star, I recommend you listen to your parents. I'm sure it will convince you to give me another chance", he said menacingly.

Star backed away from him, although she didn't show it, she was very afraid of him. She turned to her parents, "Okay than, explain."

To be continued…

Authors note: Sorry that it's a bit short. Jeremy is 15 in this story.

"They said to stay away, and now I wish I had. I'm so in love with you, my silly girl"-Milo.