And here's chapter 2! Enjoy!

Beach:

Marco arranged the party tables while waiting for Alfonso, Ferguson, and Jackie to show up. Luckily his life long crush on Jackie disappeared about a few months ago, so things would be less awkward between the two. Less awkward meaning less nodding, more talking. After hanging out with Star for so long, he started to wonder why he even liked Jackie anymore in the first place. She barely talked to him. And if she did, it involved an embarrassing scenario he had gotten himself into.

After Marco was done cleaning the tables and throwing fancy tablecloths on, the other three finally approached the beach.

"Glad you guys could make it!" Marco said excitedly.

"So, what are we doing here?" Jackie said, looking around.

"I bet we're here to check out some gorgeous ladies in bikinis!" Ferguson added.

Alfonso giggled as Jackie rolled her eyes.

"Not today Ferguson. I'm throwing a surprise birthday party for Star. The big day is next weekend and I'm counting on you guys to help me set it up. Just promise me one thing... That none of you are gonna tell Star about this. You guys can make plans to invite people if you'd like but they can't tell Star either. Star can't know about this no matter what!"

"I'm confused. If it's her party, why can't she know about it?" Ferguson responded.

Jackie punched Ferguson in the arm. "It's a surprise party for Star! That's why she can't know about it!"

"Exactly!" Said Alfonso.

"Then how will she be here for the party if she doesn't know about it?" Ferguson argued.

"I'll leave a note somewhere she'll see it, saying to go to the beach at a certain time. Any more questions Ferguson?"

"No Marco. I get it now. Kinda."

Actually... I have a question." Jackie smirked.

"What is it Jackie?" Marco looked at her a bit scared.

"Why did you decide to throw a secret party on the beach for Star?"

"Well... I think It'll be nice for her since she likes the beach. Plus it's a nice, peaceful place to throw a party. Ya know?" Marco smiled.

"Yeah, I know... That someone's in love with Star Butterfly!" Jackie said with excitement.

"WHAT?!" Marco blushed. "Why would you think that!"

"Well first off, you two do everything together. Second, you stopped hitting on me."

"How—" Marco was about to question how Jackie knew he used to like her...

...But was cut off by her trying to finish her sentence. "And you're willing to go through all this trouble to throw a party for her on the beach! If that's not love, then I don't know what is!" Jackie smiled.

"She has a point!" Ferguson added.

"Yeah!" Alfonso excitedly fixed his glasses. "Our bro is in love!"

Marco rolled his eyes. "So you guys promise you won't tell Star about this?"

Jackie motioned that her lips are zipped, while Alfonso nodded sincerely.

"Actually, I'm gonna need ten dollars an hour to keep my mouth shut." Ferguson said.

Marco sighed. "Ferguson, I'm not gonna pay you to not tell Star!"

"Then don't be surprised if Star finds out about this 'surprise' party!" Ferguson crossed his arms.

"Then I guess you won't be invited to the party... That's a shame because I did order a giant cake and I'm making nachos for appetizers."

"OOH CAKE! AND NACHOS? FERGUSON'S LIPS ARE SEALED!" Ferguson yelled excitedly.

"I thought so." Marco smirked. "So I guess we can get started now. I bought all the decorations. Follow me!"

Diaz House:

It has been over an hour since Marco left the house. Star had then been in her bedroom staring at the ceiling in boredom because the TV wasn't cutting it.

"Ugh! Where is he?!" Star groaned. "A walk around the town doesn't take this long!" After about a few minutes she bored herself to sleep on her bed.

Back to the beach:

Another hour or so has went by. Not much has been accomplished except for Alfonso and Ferguson throwing sand at eachother nearly the entire time. Marco started to regret his decision of bringing two knuckle heads here to 'help him out' with his best friend's party. Jackie and himself were the only two doing any work. They both finished tying ribbons around each table leg.

Marco slowly got up from his bending down position. "I'm done. I've tied enough bows for today."

"Agreed." Jackie got up as well. "Well I'll see you tomorrow I guess! It's dinner time and I can't be late." She picked up her skateboard and walked by Alfonso and Ferguson, smacking both of them. She then put her skateboard down and buckled her helmet on. Marco shared a nod with Jackie as she rode away, because it was their 'thing'.

Marco watched Jackie leave then stormed over to Alfonso and Ferguson. "Alright. You guys have to actually DO SOMETHING or else you won't be allowed at the party."

Alfonso dropped the sand he was holding. "We're sorry Marco. You're right."

"I'M NOT!" Ferguson yelled, throwing sand into Alfonso's pants.

"FERGUSON!" Marco yelled.

"Alright. I'm sorry too. We gotta get home anyway!" Ferguson dropped the extra sand he was carrying.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow. And the both of you better be ambitious! This is really important to me, as for Star as well!"

"We will!" Alfonso said, as he was walking home with Ferguson. Marco waved to them and went to go put the extra decorations away.