No time to waste, we gotta jump in!

Knock Knock

Without waiting for a response the door opened to reveal a messy head of brown hair.

"Marco," Star asked, there was only one person it could be. He gave the door a slight push, and stepped into the Mewnian's room. Star lay on the bed exhausted, she didn't even take the time to take her shoes off.

"So... you're back." He started quietly, as he sat on the edge of the bed beside nodded, "What did you find?" He got straight to the point.

Star gulped nervously and rose to a sitting position. What was she going to tell him?

The books she read only confirmed what she feared; the heart on Marco's neck wasn't going anywhere.

There was only a small hope, it was the oldest spell book from her planet. It was said to be written by a great seer, who was capable of seeing every catastrophe now matter how small or great a Mewman could have. In other words, it was an ancient how to book for her people. She just had to translate it.

"Err…" She started, "Well, there is one book that looks like it'll do the trick but it's written in an ancient Mewnian language. Everyone on Mewni swears that the book has information on any and every problem… but it'll take some time for me to translate it."

"So, that's it. I just have to keep waiting." The teenager didn't sound happy at all. Star felt guilty, it was all her fault that he had to go through such ridiculous measures to hide the heart. If anyone at school found out, rumors would spread like fire. If their parents found out, she was sure they'd be dead.

She could only offer him one consolidation.

"Then let's make it even," She moved her hair to one side of her neck, making sure the other side was clear. "I gave you an embarrassing mark, so give me one."

"Wait, what? Star there's no way I can do that!" Marco waved his hands in front of him frantically, but the Mewni princess looked absolutely puzzled his erratic behavior.

"Why not? An eye for an eye, isn't that a saying on Earth? I left you a mark on your neck, so now you give me one. Come on." She grabbed one of his hands and pulled him closer.

"This isn't just a mark, it's a hickey. I-I'd have to put my lip-my lips on y-your, uh, your neck and…"

"Oh, okay. Weird I was thinking more along the lines of a bruise, but that works too." How could he be so stupid, obviously Star didn't want that kind of affection from him. He hung his head in shame. "I mean that's what I did to you so that's fair." She was blushing.

"Yeah, but Star I ca-" Marco picked his head up as he saw the faint color of pink on his friend's face he was taken back. Star looked lovely, gorgeous even. The two had become enveloped in a rare moment, Marco felt time stop.

A mysterious wind picked up slowly blowing against her hair so that it grazed her face softly. Her lips were plump with the distinct shine of lipgloss, to Marco they looked absolutely inviting. He was so close that he could count the light freckles that danced on her nose. In this proximity he couldn't ignore the sweet perfume she wore. Her eyes had an innocent sparkle laden with… desire?

'I'm an idiot' he cursed himself, 'Look at her, she's a beautiful interdimensional princess who just asked me to kiss her.. and I'm honestly gonna turn her down?'

'It's not right, she's just a friend.' A part of him argued mentally, Marco was trying to stop himself.

'Who asked you to kiss her!' He took a deep breath, logically he was losing.

Why did he feel the subconscious need to pull her close?

'It's not safe, what if she doesn't want to be your friend after this,' He continued to argue with himself, 'you could mess everything up.'

But despite the argument, his hands moved up to her shoulders, drawing her gently towards him.

'I don't want to play it safe anymore." He decided, the space between them was closing.

'You can't!' He pressed his lips against her neck, and every thought stopped.

Star's breath hitched. Her eyes were shut in satisfaction. She moved her body to fit him better, tilting her head to give him more access as her hands entangled themselves with Marco's hair. Meanwhile Marco pushed his lips deeper against her neck, tracing a small circle with his tongue. Although he wouldn't admit it, he enjoyed the feel of Star's soft skin. Before he pulled away something possessed him to bite her softly.

There was a small space between them as they looked into each other's eyes. Star wanted to kiss him. Her body demanded more of the Earthling. He was so close, the feel of his lips were still fresh on her skin. She needed more, but the moment was doomed.

"SPACE UNICORNS! FLYING THROUGH THE SKY!" Marco's phoned rang out obnoxiously.

Time took a giant leap forward, and when it did the two teenagers snapped into reality so hard it almost gave them whiplash. They jumped back, blushing wildly. The passion that had consumed them was quickly replaced by embarrassment.

"SPACE UNICORNS! FLYING THROUGH THE SKY!" The phone continued it's musical assault.

"I should probably take care of this..." He suggested, Star nodded in agreement, and watched as he left the room.

I need a cold shower.

Well, there it is. Hopefully the next couple of chapters won't be too long.

Thanks for reading.

Atilla The Fun