Chapter 1

Marcos Pov:

I hated him. I never liked him. I never trusted him. But now I just hated him more than anything in my life. Tom. He just had to find a way to get back in Star's life. He had to guilt trip her. That's the one thing that Star falls for and it's when she gets guilt tripped. It's been 2 weeks since they started hanging out and it seems like I'm just a door mat friend now. I know I am. Every time she asks to do something she always ends it with "Tom couldn't come today".

I'm very good at hiding my emotions so I didn't let it show that it hurt me. But it hurt, badly. I treasured the times we had but I always felt down. I lost my best friend to her dumb ex-boyfriend. They weren't dating but that's because Star wanted to wait longer to make sure Tom wasn't acting. I didn't trust him. I thought he was controlling her mind but Star was acting like her normal self. Even the days Tom wasn't here she acted no different if he was here.

Tom wasn't doing anything, Star just actually wanted him to be here. They went to some dimension without even telling me. I know because I heard the dimension scissors through my room. I felt lonely. I was losing my other half. I cared about Star then my own life. Id risk everything for her. But I was losing her. And there was nothing I could do. I wasn't a powerful demon that had powers from my fingertips. I was just myself. The Safe Kid.

Last time I felt like this was before Star came into my life. The princess from another dimension came into my life about 10 months ago. She made my life more exciting, I lived more. I wouldn't be Marco Diaz without her. She even got me to admit to my life long crush Jackie Lynn Thomas that I liked her. She was there for me when Jackie told me she didn't have the same feelings for me. I was hurt for about a month but in agreement me and Jackie became friends.

But my feelings with love were so confusing I hated it. I'd be lying if I'd say I never though star was beautiful. I noticed that the first day I met her but I didn't think too much about it. But those feelings did slowly grow. I mean our souls apparently are connect for eternity. When we shared that special dance under the Blood Moon Ball. The light connected our souls together and it did. I can feel Stars feeling. When she's happy, sad, hungry. And she knew mine too. I guess I was just so good at hiding my emotions that she couldn't tell even when checking my soul.

Tomorrow was going to be a better day. It was a special day. I been talking about it for weeks. Star and me were gonna be together all day. I couldn't wait. But for now, I had to deal with Tom being here for today. I decided to go out for a walk to calm my mind. Oh, I wish I was a bad boy. Star loved them, that's how Tom won her heart when they started dating a long time ago but due to his anger he lost her. Oskar won Star's heart but due to his lack of interest Star gave up on him and good riddance.

But now I have to deal with Tom. I walked for about an hour before I was at the park. I was gonna start walking back till I heard something. "Hey Marco", I heard. I turned around and saw Jackie Lynn Thomas and Janna together. "Oh hey guys", I waved to them. My long life crush I had on Jackie had faded away. Jackie was a beautiful and really cool girl but there wasn't anything about us that started a spark. We were too different so I realized that even thou she was so beautiful, I wouldn't be happy how different we were.

Janna was very different, even thou she was a cute girl it would never happen. Yah we were friend but all out conversations were about something weird or her flirting with me. And Jackie and me became friends too. I longer felt nervous around her, blush around her. All she was to me was a friend.

I walked to them to talk for a bit. Maybe that'll help get my mind off things. "Jackie, Janna, how you guys doing?" I asked. "I'm good, I was skating for a bit before I met up with Janna", Jackie said. "I was doing my usual observation", Janna said kinda creepy. "Okay, Jackie was skating and Janna was stalking, sounds fun", I said. We laughed a little.

"What are you doing? Where's Star?" Jackie asked. I could feel my attitude change and I guessed they knew too. "Tom?" Janna asked. I was shocked that she knew. "How did you know?" I asked. "Marco, I still have your house key. Im there every now and then", she said. "Okay I'm gonna forget that you said that last part if next time you come, you at least say hi", I told her. "Deal. So, what demon ex-boyfriend got you jealous Marco?" she said. I gave a angry glare.

"I'm not jealous, there's just been some time that she's with him a little too much", I said. "So your jealous", Janna said. "Im not jealous!", I started to shout a little. They realized I was getting a listen upset. "Look Marco, I get it. Star's your best friend and she hasn't been spending as much time with you due to this guy. And what I heard from Star he's a real jerk. It's okay, Star will realize what she's doing and go back to her best friend", Jackie told me. I felt much better.

Plus, that tomorrow we're supposed to be all day together. Start wouldn't hang with Tom on a day like tomorrow. "Seriously Marco maybe if you actually told Star how you felt maybe she would stop being with that demon already", Janna said. "W…What do you mean?" I asked. "Marco, do I really have to say it or are you playing dumb?" She asked. I turned red thinking about it. I knew what she was talking about.

My feelings for Star…

I always thought she was cute but I never though they grow that much. I remember the feeling when dancing with her under the Blood Moon. It was apparently the Moon of Lovers according to some mystery voice before I went to go safe her.

"Umm… I don't know Janna, what if she doesn't feel the same?" I said. Janna wasn't one to give romantic advice but when it came to real life events she was one of the best. "Well, how are you going to know if you don't tell her?" It was so simple what so logical. I thought about it for a while. I really wanted to tell her. But I was scared. I was scared of rejection, of a broken heart, and worse of all…. losing Star.

"B…B…But what if I lose Star, what if it ruins our friendship?" I asked. I was on the verge of tears on the thought of losing Star. Both girls noticed and hugged me. "Marco, this is Star that were talking about. You two are best friend and even thou if she doesn't like you like that, you two will always be best friends", Jackie said. "And if you ever decided to finally move on, you know who to call", Janna said with her phone in her hand. I let out a little chuckle and told them bye.

I had to go back. I was quiet the whole way just lost in all my thoughts and emotions. It was night time the time I got back. I wouldn't be surprised if Tom was either still here or Star was gone. I entered my house and it was dead quiet. I walked to Stars room and heard two voices whispering. I opened the door very slowly and peaked in.

Tom was still here. I let out a quiet sigh. Another friendship Thursday alone. Star wouldn't ever have missed a Friendship Thursday but last week she did cause of a certain demon. She spent all Friday apologizing for forgetting and that she wouldn't forget another one. I forgave her due to the fact she was tearing a little. But it looks like she forgot again. I went back downstairs and made myself a small bowl of nachos and just threw in any movie. I wasn't going to watch it. I couldn't concentrate.

I finished my nachos and let the movie finished. I was about to head upstairs and go to my room till I heard Stars door open. I didn't want to face her. My emotions were everywhere to face her. So, I quickly sat on the couch and pretended that I was asleep. I heard footsteps come down.

I then heard star talking to herself. "Finally I got him to leave. It seemed like I was forgetting something but I couldn't remember with him here", she said. I then heard her stop right in front of me. "Aww Marco's sleeping, so cute." I did my best to not to move or blush. I heard her grab my bowl. "Nachos? Did Marco eat them without me?" There was a quick silence.

"Oh no", I heard her whisper. "No no no no… not again. How can I be so stupid? Its Friendship Friday", she said quietly. I started to hear her sob. She was actually crying. "I promised I wouldn't miss another friendship Thursday. Oh, Marco, your probably furious at me. I can't face you. Maybe you'll be fine in a day. I'm so sorry", she said crying running back upstairs.

I opened up my eyes. I felt bad just sitting there letting Star cry. But I was also upset. She abandoned me for that demon. I sat there thinking. She gives me a day to calm down. Was she really just gonna just leave me tomorrow. Did she forget. Did she really forget what tomorrow was?

I started heading up the stairs going to my room. I was in tears now. I was crying. I didn't want to believe the fact that she actually did forget. Maybe she was messing with me. But Star wouldn't of went this far to me crying. Once she saw one tear she would've said something. That alone made me feel worse. I got into my jam jams and laid in my bed.

I was still crying, and that's how I was for the night….. till I feel asleep.

I woke up the next morning with red eyes and bags under my eyes from all the crying. Today I should've been happy. It was a special day. I walked out of my room and was about to start walking down the stairs till I noticed a red light coming from Stars room. I should've just ignored it but from anger and curiosity took over my mind.

I opened her door just to hear what was going on. "Look Tom, he's probably really upset with me, please just let's go to another dimension", Star was saying. "Star, do you really think that wimps gonna do anything while I'm here", I heard Tom say. I really hated him. "TOM, stop talking bad about him. No matter what he's still a better friend then you! He's my best friend", Star started to tear up again. "Woah woah, Star Ship don't cry. Look, let's go to the dimension of darkness and explore a little. With my powers well get to mess with the locals", Tom said. C'mon Star, I know you didn't forget what today was.

I knew deep down that Star wouldn't forget. "S..sure, let's go", She said. At that moment, my heart ripped in half. I felt it. She really did forget. My best friend forgot. They were about to leave before I slammed her door open. I was in tears again. They both looked at me. Star saw my face and her expression fled with guilt. Tom however looked annoyed. "Y…. you forgot", I said softly trying to hold back tears. Star started to tear up "M.M..Marco, I'm sorry I didn't mean too", she said holding back tears too. I looked at her with tears falling out my eyes.

"Not just Friendship Thursday", I said. "Yes, I know Friendsh…. wait what? Not Friendship Thursday?" She asked looking confused still crying. That hurt me more. "Yah, not friendship Thursday", I said. She looked confused. It was quiet before that idiot Tom spoke up. "Look, me and Star were just leaving. If this isn't important than just leave earthling", Tom said. "TOM", Star yelled. I was tired of him. I went to attack him. Being a black belt in karate now I could've beat anyone. But Tom was stronger than me. And had powers. I couldn't hit him. And all it took was one fire punch from Tom to send me flying

"STOP IT", Star yelled at us. My eyes are full of tears from the pain that Star put on me. "I told you Star, he's nothing but a wimp", Tom said. "Stop it Tom! Marco please, what do you mean? What did I forgot?", she begged me to answer.

I looked at her still with my tears. "I…If you don't remember then it's not important to you", I said running out of her room. "MARCO", Star yelled. I ran to my room. I locked my door and quickly changed to my red hoodie, pants and sneakers. I was gonna quickly ran out and when I was about to run out the door I got blasted from behind. "Marco wait", Star said in tears running down. I saw the demon on top of the stair with a smirk on his face. "JUST GO WITH TOM", I yelled at her and ran out my house. I could hear her yell my name. I turned around and saw she was trying to catch up to me. I grew faster than Star over the Months. In about 2 minutes and I lost her. I wondered the streets of Echo Creek full of tears falling from my eyes.

I was heartbroken. That demon somehow managed to finally take Star away from me. And he knew it. That smirk he had. It was a victory smiled. I hated him. Today was supposed to be special. But instead I was here crying, alone, without Star. She didn't care. Or she wouldn't have forgotten today. I let out a loud sigh, still crying.

"Happy Birthday to me", I said to myself…