SVTFOE: Kiss the Cook (unedited re-upload of an old fic)

Star vs the Forces of Evil: Kiss the Cook by WriteFriend


	The Diaz family BBQ, the weekend Marco's extended family from across the country and even out of it descend on the Diaz home for a get together. It's what you expect lots music, lots of food,  lots of hugging and lots of fights breaking out over petty family squabbles mostly between Marco's uncle Joe and his uncle Ruben over a broken bike from 20 years ago...same old same old. Except it would have been if it wasn't for a certain magical princess from another dimension currently staying with Marco and his family; for Star Butterfly this was a chance to get to know Marco's extended family and observe a large earth family in general.

She had spent the day so far, walking among the crowd in the Diaz's backyard, mercifully she convinced Ludo not to attack until Monday when all of Marco's relatives would be gone, he agreed understanding that family is important, that and the 50 dollars Star gave him from her growing gambling winnings. Star was surprisingly nervous at first she's never been shy about meeting new people in the past as she does consider strangers as friends she hasn't met but knowing these people mean a lot to Marco did made her slightly uneasy, luckily Marco's relatives warmed up to her right away. She would try to explain to everyone who asked about where she's from in a way that's not too weird or confusing some of them understood others figured she's from Europe, Russia most likely Star just smiled and nodded "some place like that" she would say.

As the day went on Star found herself liking almost everyone and everyone liking her the funny European girl, she however did not care for one of Marco's cousins, Anthony,  he was 16 years old, big guy plays football back home in Texas he made Star uncomfortable often staring at her thinking Star didn't notice but she did. He would make remarks to Star telling her it's custom for foreigners to kiss football players or that if she gets tired she could always sit on his lap and he will  cool her down, Star refrained from making a scene and knocking his teeth out despite having a feeling that those were in fact NOT real Earth customs but more to the point he is Marco's family and as scummy as he is she won't hurt Marco's family.

Putting her thoughts aside of hurting this kid, she began to think about Marco she hadn't seen him since the crack of dawn when he went into the kitchen to begin to cook some of his dishes, he had asked Star not to disturb him while he's "in the zone" which Star respected. aStar was having a good time she even made some more besties in the form of Marco's teenage female cousins , however she started to wish Marco would hurry up and be done whatever he was doing so she could at least ask him to tell Anthony to stop ogling her. Finally Mrs. Diaz made the announcement for whoever's hungry for some of Marco's home made nachos, tamales (whatever that is) and hot dogs to grab a plate and line up at the table near the back door he was bringing them out. Star intrigued to what this "tamale" thing might be grabbed a plate and took her spot in line.


Marco burst through the back door, carrying a huge steaming pot of something, a lot of people ooo's and ahh's at the smell some clapped these Tamales must have some sort of hypnotic power Star theorized. "Lunch is served" declared Marco proudly adjusting his big white chef's hat and an apron Star hadn't seen before with the words "KISS THE COOK" on it in bold lettering with a picture of some red lips. He looked so dorky Star thought but still adorable in that Marco way. Marco began to serve the people in line one by one, tamales were nothing like Star imagined they didn't even shoot lasers or predicted the future but they smelled good, as he continued to serve the people in line Star noticed a pattern most if not all of the females would kiss Marco  on the cheek then pat his head, often commenting on how good the food is and how he shouldn't have gone through so much trouble, Marco's grandma even pinched his cheeks as she walked away, even Marco's overly flamboyant uncle hugged him and kissed his forehead, Star nodded to herself this must be an earth tradition a real one. Marco's in wearing the special apron giving the other guests strict orders on what to do. Star was almost next, she was a little embarrassed but knew what had to be done.


Star approached Marco, she was next in line.

"Oh hi Star hope your having a good time" Marco waved at her as he served his uncle.

It was her turn,

"Ok so I have a system a handful of nacho's two hot dogs and three tamales sound good?" Marco asked taking Stars plate.

Star was silent, Marco was talking, but she was gathering the courage for what she had to do next.

 "Uhm Star hello? Marco to Star do you copy over?" Marco said waving his hand in front of Stars face.

Star snapped out of it. "I was saying is too much or too little?" Marco repeated.

 Star looked at her plate..." its fine thanks" she replied.

"Ok cool well I hope you like it, there's always more where this came from don't hesitate to-" Marco got yanked forward suddenly as Star grabbed him by his apron leaning him over the table that stood between them and in an instant Star pressed her lips against his.

Time practically slowed down for Marco one second he's serving her some of his home made food the next she sticking her tongue down his throat, the kiss lasted for only a few seconds but to him it felt like an eternity, his brain must have slowed down too since it took a while to register what was happening since he could swear he almost liked it, he must have to kiss her back and not pull away immediately , eventually Star, let go of him and slowly tilted her head back separating her lips from his, she then patted his head and picked up her plate.


Marco's face must have been bright red, looking around he noticed his ENTIRE family was staring at them which did not make things better a couple of them whistled others began to slow clap his grandma just went "awww". Marco froze completely he couldn't believe what just happened. 'WHAT.IN.THE.HOLY.FU- but Marco stopped mid swear realizing he's just a few feet away from his mother, grandmother and countless young cousins seriously he has like 40 of them and not that many aunts and uncles "UDGE!...WHAT.THE.FUDGE STAR!? ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME??!!" Marco finished mentally patting himself on the back for the save. Star just frowned. "I was just doing what your apron said, other people were doing it too I just thought it was what we are supposed to do..I was just trying to make you happy" Star said looking unhappy, she too was blushing. "you didn't have to yell at me" and with that she turned around and headed back to her table keeping her head down.


The rest of the day was pretty awkward for them both, they avoided each other throughout not even making eye contact a few times Marco wanted to talk to her privately but Star would always be with his girl cousins, he noticed Anthony seemed to be hovering around Star while also giving Marco dirty looks but didn't think anything of it as they never really got along to begin with. Throughout the day Marco's relatives would ask him how long they had been dating or commenting how adorable and romantic that kiss was, Marco tried to explain that it was a big misunderstanding because Star is not from around here but after the hundredth "aww when the wedding?" comment Marco just gave up. The only thing on his mind was apologizing to Star for overreacting the way he did. As day became night the party continued, Marco's dad and some of his uncles brought out the guitars and started singing around a bonfire they had going not long after Marco overheard Star tell his mom that she's going to bed and headed into the house, this was his chance.

As Star went inside, Marco grabbed a piece of vanilla cake he noticed Star didn't have a slice, he also got some red icing to write something on the cake with, the slice was small, but Marco made due with what he had, then he bolted after Star.  Star reached her bedroom and suddenly felt someone grab her hand, she spun fist at the ready expecting it to be Anthony even though she told him she doesn't want to "pretend fight" with him not now not ever, but instead she saw Marco he looked kinda sad.

"Oh hey..." Star began to say but then Marco showed her the piece of cake he had hidden behind his back on it in small red letters it read, "Marco stupid.Marco Sorry" Star put the plate down and hugged Marco "your magic cake is right Marco IS stupid...but he's also very sweet" whispered Star she knew she could never stay mad at him for long.

Marco just hugged her tight. "Your a good kisser," he said finally since he wasn't sure what else to say, but somehow he figured this wasn't exactly the right answer but too late he said it. Star blushed and let go off him "yeah you're not too bad either for a chef, did you have to bite my lower lip tho?" Marco was stunned, "I did? i didn't even notice" he replied in a hushed tone as he began to step away before he made a bigger fool of himself.

Star giggled as Marco's was clearly uncomfortable, she picked up her slice of cake, patted Marco's head again and entered her room, "oh, by the way, your tamale things were excellent" Star said with a smile. "Thanks...oh and by the way lock your door and close your windows I saw my grandma pull out her mini sewing kit and tape measurer I'm like 99% sure she's going to try to measure you for a wedding dress while you sleep she's like a gray-haired ninja"  Star and him laughed. "Thanks for the heads up Diaz, goodnight" Star said with a blush and closed the door. "yeah goodnight," Marco said back smiling and proceeded to head back downstairs.


As Marco headed back out to the party, he noticed Anthony sitting alone in the darkness of the living room.

"Uhm sup Anthony? We haven't really spoken today" Marco asked approaching him. "I can't believe a girl like that would go for a guy like you" Anthony blurted out "So scrawny that the only sport you could get into is karate which is pretty much ballet for guys who think they can fight" Anthony began to mimick karate moves in a spectacularly bad fashion. Marco squinted his eyes in anger and made a fist but calmed himself.

"She's not my girlfriend, she's my best friend and the only reason your even on the football team is because they need someone so stupid to take all those blows to the head that a concussion might actually make you smarter" Marco sneered. "As usual it was nice talking to you Anthony, see you next year"

Anthony stood up, clearly angry he was almost as big as one of Ludo's minions but not quite, in the past he would have intimidated Marco but now he just rolled his eyes and stood his ground.

Anthony let out a short breath. "Whatever little man your not worth it, least now I know that butterfly chick may actually have some good taste in guys" Marco almost laughed, so that's why he was always around Star and giving Marco more dirtier looks then usual he has a thing for her. "yeah well good luck with that Anthony," Marco replied with a hint of sarcasm in his voice and began to leave. "grow some fangs and play terrible music on a keytar then you might have a shot".

"I don't need luck, I'll be here all weekend she's just gotta see what I have to offer a sweet little piece of ass like that" Anthony boasted while humping the air.  "I'll have her upstairs in no time just watch". Something inside Marco must have snapped because without hesitation he drove his foot into Anthony's chest, he stumbled back falling onto the coffee table, Anthony tried to get back up but Marco stomped down on his chest, Marco then grabbed him by his shirt and punched him repeatedly in the face each strike harder than the last.

"DONT YOU FUCKING TALK ABOUT HER LIKE THAT YOU WORTHLESS SACK OF SHIT!" Marco spat punching him harder between each and every word. After a few more seconds, Marco stopped Anthony was crying and his nose was bleeding and his face purple with bruises. Marco was breathing heavily as he stood up. "as far as everyone else in cornered you fell down the stairs coming back down from the bathroom, are we clear?" Marco hissed still angry. Anthony just nodded and ran off crying like a little kid who just got his bike stolen.

Marco, clutched his chest he had never been this angry before, he even scared himself clearly he had things to think about, outside his dad and uncles continued to play their guitars some of his other cousins started shooting off fireworks. "Better enjoy the fun before the cops come," Marco thought to himself and headed outside.

Upstairs Star had come out of her room to return the now empty plate to the kitchen but stopped at the top of the stairs when she heard Anthony's talking to Marco she peeked from the top of the stairs during their little "chat". After the living room emptied Star remained crouched on the stairs, thinking to herself....

Awww Marco does care.