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Title: Love Unexpected

Main Characters: Michael Corinthos III/Starr Manning/Johnny Zacchara/Georgie Jones

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 4

(Starr gets her purse and leaves her apartment, locking it before she walks away. She sighs deeply in frustration when she sees yet another missed call from her mother. She knows her mother is worried about her, so that's why she sent that text the other day saying she was fine and that she would talk to her when she was ready. She knows her mother meant well, but it still doesn't stop the hurt she feels regarding her mother's betrayal. Starr had a problem with the fact that Blair took not only her ex's side in the betrayal, but his mother's as well. Starr and her ex thought they would be together forever, but that all changed when Hannah started spreading lies about Starr which of course weren't true. What blew Starr away was that the guy who supposedly cherished her believed Hannah over her. If the lies were true, Starr would understand her ex believing Hannah. What Starr didn't realize at the time was that Cole Thornhart was starting to fall for Hannah. Cole claimed he didn't mean to have deep feelings for Hannah, but Starr knew you don't just suddenly have feelings for someone. Sure, feelings can happen unexpectedly, but Starr also knew Hannah had some type of a power over Cole, that she couldn't explain)

(Hanna and Starr never got along. The way she'd rub Starr's nose in the fact that Cole couldn't stop looking at her and the way Hannah couldn't help but innocently state Cole was drawn to her. Starr, of course, thought the bitch was crazy and couldn't believe Cole couldn't see past her lies. Then again, Hannah did have a tendency to make Cole 'see' things that weren't there)

(Starr puts her phone in her purse and walks downstairs to the cafe. She sees Georgie pouring coffee for a customer before going back to the counter)

Starr: (smiles) "Hey, Georgie."

(The young woman turns her head to see Starr and smiles happily)

Georgie: "Hey! How's your day been so far?"

(Starr smiles politely as she shrugs and sighs deeply)

Starr: "Okay, I guess."

(Georgie senses Starr's hesitation and looks slightly worried)

Georgie: "Everything okay?"

Starr: (smiles & nods) "Yeah, just some old ghosts that continue to haunt me."

(Georgie looks at her new friend and is tempted to ask what she meant by that as she could tell Starr was sad about it. Georgie decides not to press the issue with her and offers a smile)

Georgie: "Sounds like they don't know how to take a hint."

Starr: (scoffs slightly) "Yeah, you're telling me."

Georgie: (tilts her head & smiles) "If you ever need to vent, I'm here."

Starr: (smiles) "Thanks, Georgie."

Georgie: (smiles) "Anytime, girl. I know we haven't known each other that long, but I consider you a friend."

Starr: (chuckles) "Same here." (smiles slightly) "You and Michael are pretty much the only friends I have here so far."

(Georgie looks surprised, looking down a little before facing Starr)

Georgie: "You mean Michael Corinthos?"

(Starr looks at Georgie and nods. She looks at her friend in fascination)

Starr: (nods) "Yeah. You know him well?"

Georgie: (smiles & nods) "Yep. He grew up here as did I. He's pretty nice and friendly to everyone."

Starr: (smiles) "Yeah, I got that impression the first time I met him."

(Georgie looks at Starr with a somewhat confused look, causing Starr to explain herself)

Starr: "I was a few miles out of Port Charles when I got a flat tire. Michael was coming my way and stopped to ask if I was okay. He called a tow truck for me and waited till the guy came. I was a little surprised at Michael's kindness considering he didn't know me, but I couldn't help the feeling that's the kind of guy he is. You know, always willing to help out for others."

(Georgie chuckles softly at Starr's observation. She doesn't say anything, but she gets the feeling by the way Starr was discussing Michael that she is developing a soft spot for the young man. Georgie clears her throat)

Georgie: "Yes, Michael is definitely a good guy to have around. He is one of the nicest guys I've ever met."

(Starr smiles briefly as she notices how Georgie is talking about Michael, how she is raving about him. Starr doesn't know why she is feeling like this, as she barely knows Michael, but she can't help feeling a hint of jealousy. Starr clears her throat and smiles politely)

Starr: "Sounds like you and Michael get along really well."

(Georgie gets the feeling from the way Starr is commenting on her friendship with Michael that she feels Georgie likes Michael more than a friend. She laughs as she shakes her head)

Georgie: "In case you're wondering, Michael and I are only friends. We've known each other awhile, but we're more like brother and sister. At least that's how we think of each other." (smiles shyly) "Truth be told, I actually think of someone else like that."

(Starr observes Georgie and can't help but smirk)

Starr: "You mean you have feelings for someone else?"

Georgie: (blushes) "Maybe."

(Starr giggles after witnessing Georgie's reaction)

Starr: "Now, obviously I don't know this person, but you got me curious." (smirks) "You have to introduce me sometime."

Georgie: (scoffs playfully) "Not a chance, girl."

(Both girls burst out laughing. Meanwhile, outside Kelly's, Johnny and Michael are walking when they decide to sit down at a table outside of the cafe)

Johnny: "Anything exciting going on in the lovely town of Port Charles?"

Michael: (snorts softly) "If you're referring to my mom trying to discuss my personal life." (rolls his eyes) "I tell ya something, Johnny. When mothers get it in their head their sons have a new friend, who happens to be a young woman, they like to hear all the latest news."

Johnny: (raises his eyebrows) "Yeah, your mom is one of a kind." (shrugs) "It's also nice to have a mother who cares. Carly means well."

Michael: (nods) "Yeah, she does mean well." (chuckles) "She also likes to tease me when it comes to women as well."

Johnny: (winces) "Do I dare ask how?"

(Michael raises his eyebrows and sighs deeply as his eyes widen. Johnny can't help to laugh at his friends' facial expressions)

Johnny: "That bad, huh?"

Michael: (tilts his head) "Let's just say when she gets an inkling I enjoy a girl's company, she makes it her mission to learn more about her...supposedly for my benefit."

Johnny: (laughs & gestures) "Okay, man, now you got me curious on something. Just how did your mom embarrass you? At least, that's how it sounds."

Michael: (sighs in defeat) "Not only was my mom intrigued by the girl who I 'rescued' as she calls it, but when she was introduced to Starr, she realized that's who I was talking about and made it sound like I had a mad crush on her."

Johnny: (smirks) "Well, technically, you DO have a crush on her, dude."

(Michael looks at his friend like he's nuts and scoffs)

Michael: "I do not! Starr just got a flat tire and needed help." (shakes his head) "I couldn't just leave her there in the middle of nowhere."

(Johnny tilts his head and raises his eyebrows, smirking)

Johnny: "So you just helped her out of the kindness of your heart, huh, Corinthos?" (sighs) "Yeah." (chuckles & shakes his head) "I don't think so."

(Michael shakes his head and points at Johnny in annoyance)

Michael: "You're delusional, Zacchara."

Johnny: (shrugs smugly) "Whatever you say, Corinthos."

(Michael knows from the way his friend is acting that this conversation isn't over. Not by a long shot. Michael shakes his head in defeat before deciding to give Johnny a taste of his own medicine. Johnny can tell from the way Michael is acting that he has something on his mind. And whatever it is, Johnny wouldn't exactly like it)

Johnny: "Spit it out, Corinthos."

Michael: "You know, for someone who has no problems commenting about my personal life, you don't like it when I comment on yours."

Johnny: (shrugs) "I never said I didn't, I just don't think there's much to comment on."

(Michael clears his throat and folds his arms, tilting his head)

Michael: "Somehow I think Georgie Jones would have something to say about that."

(Johnny can see where his friend is going with this as he lowers his head slightly)

Johnny: "Michael..."

Michael: (smiles slightly) "Yes?"

Johnny: (points at Michael) "I know what you're doing."

(Michael raises his hands and innocently shrugs)

Michael: "What am I doing?"

Johnny: "You don't know that she feels the same way."

Michael: (snorts) "In case you haven't noticed, man, she is nervous around you. It's obvious she feels something towards you." (smiles) "Just like you do towards her."

Johnny: (shaking his head) "Whatever you say, Corinthos."

(All of a sudden, they hear a pair of footsteps coming towards them)

Guy: "Hey, son." (to Johnny) "Johnny."

(The two young men look at who is speaking to them, revealing Sonny Corinthos)

Michael: (nods) "Hey, dad."

Johnny: "Hey, Mr. C."

Sonny: (to Johnny) "Sonny, please."

Johnny: (chuckles) "You got it."

Sonny: (shrugs) "So, what's new with you two?"

(Johnny can't help the smirk between Michael and Sonny before casually answering his question)

Johnny: (shrugs) "Oh, you mean besides the fact that your son has a crush on a girl here in town?"

(Michael glares at Johnny before rolling his eyes)

Michael: "I do not. I told you, she's just a friend I helped out."

(Sonny puts his hands on his hips and nods)

Sonny: "What's her name?"

Michael: (shakes his head) "She's no one you know, dad."

Johnny: "Starr Manning."

(Michael looks at Johnny with an annoyed glance)

Michael: "Really, Johnny?"

(Sonny takes a seat between the two friends and sits back, folding one leg over the other as he folds his arms)

Sonny: "What's wrong with Johnny telling me?" (shrugs) "There's nothing wrong with liking a girl, son."

Michael: "Like I told Johnny, dad, she's just a girl I helped out when she had a flat tire. She has no friends here so I'm just being nice."

Johnny: (smirks) "Oh, I think you're being more than 'just nice' to her."

Michael: (glares at Johnny) "You can quit anytime now."

(Sonny can't help glancing between the two and laugh)

Sonny: "Sounds like Johnny likes teasing you."

Michael: (rolls his eyes) "That's one way of putting it."

(Michael then gets an idea to get Johnny back and smiles)

Michael: "Johnny is also sweet on a girl."

(Sonny raises his eyebrows before looking at Johnny, who is giving Michael an evil look)

Sonny: "Oh, really?" (nods) "Hmmm." (shrugs) "Do I know her?"

Johnny: (shakes his head) "No."

Michael: (smirks) "Oh, come on, Johnny. Are you telling me Georgie doesn't mean anything to you?"

Sonny: (confused) "Georgie? As in Georgie Jones?"

(Sonny looks between Michael and Johnny)

Michael: "The one and only."

(Sonny thinks about it for a minute before shrugging, facing Johnny)

Sonny: "Georgie's a nice girl. There's nothing wrong with her."

(Sonny looks between the two friends again and chuckles)

Sonny: "Sounds like you both have young ladies you wouldn't mind getting to know better." (shrugs) "Nothing wrong with that." (to Michael) "Will I get to meet this Starr Manning?"

Michael: "Well, she's staying here for a little while in Port Charles, so I'm sure you will eventually."

Sonny: (nods) "Sounds good."

(Sonny gets up from his chair and pats the two young friends on the back before smiling)

Sonny: (smiles) "From the way it sounds, they feel the same way." (chuckles) "Talk to you two later."

Michael: "Bye, dad."

Johnny: "See ya, Sonny."

(The two guys watch as Sonny walks away. Michael and Johnny look at each other)

Johnny: "Sounds like your dad may be onto something."

Michael: (snorts) "With my dad, you never know. He thinks he knows everything."

(Johnny looks in the direction Sonny left in before facing Michael and shrugging)

Johnny: "Maybe he does."

Chapter 4 Done

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