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Title: Love Unexpected

Summary: Michael meets Starr Manning and becomes fascinated by her. She comes to Port Charles looking for a fresh start. What starts as a friendship possibly leads to more when they find things they have in common. Georgie & Johnny are smitten with each other but are hesitant to reveal their feelings. Will their friends help them with it? A love story for Starr/Michael & GeJo fans. AH.

Chapter 2

(Starr didn't have a clue on where to stay in Port Charles. She knew it was part of the adventure to not have anything planned, but she admitted to herself she needed to pick someplace, especially considering she had no idea on how long she was staying. She did, however, find out there was a room available above Kelly's. It was a one bedroom and a little smaller than she would have liked, but then again, she didn't bring much to begin with. Rent was cheap, which she was relieved about considering she didn't have a job, but she was hoping to find one soon. She had some money left from the flat tire incident, but only enough to probably last her a few weeks)

(She got settled in her new apartment after paying first month's rent to the owner, which she appreciated. The owner was running a little late in going to her next appointment, so she told Starr she would talk to her soon and gave the young woman her apartment key and the other necessary things that came with it)

(As Starr is locking the door behind her, her phone beeps. She looks up in confusion, wondering who would be calling her. She finishes locking her door before taking her phone out of her purse and checks to see who it is. She sighs deeply when she reads the name on the caller ID)

Starr: "Mom."

(She looks up and sighs in frustration before noticing she has a voice-mail)

Starr: "Probably from her." (sighs) "I know she means well, but I'm just not ready to face her, much less talk to her. It's probably selfish of me to say that, but when she sides with the ex who broke my heart...especially considering he was at fault with what he did...I can't talk to her." (shakes her head) "Not right now."

(After thinking for a moment, she briefly nods)

Starr: "I know myself too well. It will nag me if I don't listen to her voice-mail to at least hear what she has to say." (sighs) "Here goes nothing."

(Starr enters her password before listening to her voice-mail)

Voice-mail message: "Starr? Starr, honey, it's your mother." (sighs) "I-I know you don't want to talk to me and you have every right to feel that way, but I wish you would talk to me. If all you want to do is yell at me, that's fine. Please, Starr. I-I just want to make sure you're okay. Call me or text me, whichever you prefer. I love you, honey."

(The message ends, forcing Starr to close her eyes and sigh sadly. As much as she was hurt by her mother's betrayal, she doesn't want to hurt her by making her worry. Starr admits she doesn't really want to contact her, but she decides to at least text her so Blair will know she is okay. She looks up her mother's number before preparing to text her)

(As Starr is texting her, she speaks out loud)

Starr: (sighs) "Mom, I'm fine. You don't have to worry about me. I made it to my destination okay. I'll talk to you later. Please give me space. I'll contact you soon. Starr."

(Starr presses send before shaking her head sadly. Tears that had formed in her eyes fall to her cheeks as she sniffles)

Starr: "Why does this have to hurt so bad? I should be angry...furious...at mom for siding with them." (shrugs sadly) "But I feel like I'm betraying her by putting distance between us."

(Starr looks up and closes her eyes as more tears fall. She looks forward and sighs, tilting her head)

Starr: (shakes her head & shrugs) "Am I doing the right thing? Should I face the reality of the situation or am I in the right for asking for space? I honestly don't know."

(Starr's mind wanders to the previous day when she ran into that handsome stranger, Michael. She can't help but smile at the thought of him. In the past, she always thought there were nice people everywhere. After what happened to her back home, she wasn't sure anymore. A glimmer of hope spreads across her face as she remembers the encounter with Michael)

Starr: (thinking out loud) "Maybe there are nice guys like Michael out there after all." (chuckles a little) "It'd be nice," (sighs) "but I'm sure I won't ever see him again."

(Starr heads downstairs where she walks into the little restaurant. She's trying to decide whether to get some food, and in the end, her rumbling tummy convinces her. She pulls up a stool at the counter and is greeted by a waitress)

Girl: (smiles) "Hi!"

Starr: (smiles politely) "Hello."

Girl: "What'll it be, doll?"

Starr: "Ummmm...just a banana nut muffin and a glass of orange juice." (hopeful look) "Do you have banana nut muffins?"

Girl: (smiles) "We sure do!"

(The girl walks to the muffin container and grabs a banana nut muffin. The waitress then places the muffin on a napkin and pours Starr a glass of orange juice)

Girl: "Anything else?"

(Starr shakes her head when all of a sudden a thought comes to her)

Starr: "On second thought, yeah. I'm new in Port Charles and just moved into the empty room that was previously used. I'm a little short on cash so I was wondering if there were any job openings anywhere?"

Girl: (nodding) "As a matter of fact, we have an opening for a waitress."

Starr: (hopeful look) "Really?"

Girl: (nods) "Yep. The pay isn't great, though, but if you're interested? I can give you an application to fill out."

Starr: (nods & smiles) "Yeah, that'd be great."

Girl: "The manager just left earlier , but she will be back sometime in the next couple of days so I will make sure she gets your application if you want to fill it out now."

Starr: (smiles) "Thank you so much. I ran into her briefly earlier when I gave her this month's deposit on the room upstairs that I just rented."

(Starr then shakes her head and chuckles)

Starr: "My apologies. I didn't introduce myself. I'm Starr."

Girl: (smiles) "Hi, Starr. I'm Georgie. Nice to meet you."

Starr: (smiles) "Nice to meet you, too, Georgie."

(Georgie gives Starr an application, which she begins to fill out. Outside of Kelly's, Johnny and Michael are at a table as they engage in conversation)

Johnny: "So, your mom still on you to find yourself a nice young lady?"

(Johnny can't help but laugh at his friend, who shakes his head and rolls his eyes)

Michael: "She will never give up until I meet the 'perfect' girl. She needs to realize that there are not exactly a lot of choices."

Johnny: (raises his eyebrows) "At least none to your satisfaction."

Michael: (shakes his head) "It's not that I'm being picky, because I'm not. It's just that I haven't found the one that makes me go 'wow! I'd like to get to know you some more', you know?"

Johnny: (shrugs) "What about that girl you met the other day?"

Michael: (looks at Johnny weirdly) "Who?"

Johnny: (tilts his head) "Same color hair as you who had car trouble."

Michael: (leans his head back, confused) "Starr?"

(Johnny raises his hands and laughs)

Johnny: "Who else would I be talking about?"

Michael: (chuckles softly) "Sorry." (shrugs) "I don't have a clue where she ended up."

Johnny: (shrugs) "Well, didn't you say that the tow truck brought her here to Port Charles?"

Michael: (nods) "Yeah, but I don't know where she went after that. For all I know, she went back home."

Johnny: (confused) "Didn't you say she said she was hours from there? You got the impression she was trying to get away."

Michael: (shrugs) "I did get that impression, but it still doesn't mean she is here in Port Charles."

Johnny: (smiles a little) "What would you do if you saw her again?"

Michael: (sighs deeply) "I honestly don't know." (shrugs) "I mean, I admit it would be nice to see her again," (shakes his head) "but I'm not going to hold my breath. I mean, she could be anywhere by now."

Johnny: (smirks) "Who knows? Maybe you two will run into each other again sometime."

Michael: (chuckles) "I doubt it. It was only by chance that we met the other day. For all I know, she's nowhere near here."

Johnny: (raises his hands) "Hey, all I'm saying is you never know. You bumped into her the first time, maybe you'll bump into her again."

(Michael sighs deeply and ponders Johnny's comment. He looks down slightly before facing his friend)

Michael: "Maybe." (shrugs) "I don't know. I'm not holding my breath."

Johnny: (smirks) "Sounds like this girl Starr really got to you."

(Michael looks at him in confusion)

Michael: "What makes you say that?"

Johnny: (smiles a little) "Because it's been awhile since you've been this excited or enthused over a girl."

(Michael looks surprised at Johnny's observation and can't help but laugh)

Michael: "When am I not enthused over a girl?"

Johnny: (tilts his head) "You said so yourself, man. It's been awhile since you had the look of 'wow! I want to get to know that girl!'" (smiles & shrugs) "I have a feeling that this girl will change your life...Maybe for the better."

(Michael laughs as he raises his hand at Johnny)

Michael: "Okay, okay, let's not get ahead of ourselves." (clears his throat) "I think I'm going to get a coffee to go before meeting with mom. She needed to talk to me about something."

Johnny: (snorts) "Probably an update in the love department."

Michael: (chuckles) "She does mean well...even though she tends to go a little overboard about it."

Johnny: (nods sympathetically) "She loves you and just wants you to be happy."

(The two friends get up and point to each other as they smile)

Johnny: "See you later."

Michael: "Yep."

(Michael takes a step before pointing at Johnny, smiling)

Michael: "Hey, speaking of relationships, don't wait too long before making a move towards Georgie."

(Johnny rolls his eyes playfully)

Johnny: "You just couldn't resist, could you?"

(Michael raises his hands and tilts his head)

Michael: (smiles) "Hey, I'm not the only one who deserves to be happy in this town." (shakes his head) "Don't wait too long." (raises his eyebrows) "I know you like her."

(Johnny shakes his head and chuckles)

Johnny: "Whatever you say." (walking away) "Talk to you later."

Michael: "See ya, man."

(After Johnny walks away, Michael sighs as he looks at the front door to Kelly's)

Michael: "Coffee time before meeting mom."

(As Michael walks to the door, he clears his throat. He opens the door and comes to a complete halt, looking completely shocked as he comes face to face with the last person he ever expected to see again)

Michael: "Starr?"

(Starr looks shocked as well when she comes face to face with Michael. Her eyes are wide as she stares at him)

Starr: "Michael?"

Chapter 2 Done

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