SVTFOE: As Long as I Want You Ch.25

Written by WriteFriend
Edited by an EditAnon


Τhe car ride to the mall was an awkward one to say the least. No one was saying anything; Marco had scooched himself to the far left of the backseat of the Diaz's mini-van. Star, on the other hand, had scooched up to the far right but as the drive went on scooted over closer to Marco. Marco felt like he was sitting next to a serial killer, if he finds love notes from Star with letters cut out from magazines, he may have a bigger problem than he thought. Marco knew he had to try to explain things to Star again, and he knew he had to do it fast but for the life of him he just could not bring himself to do it. If it was too late before, looking at Star dressed as the girl he's been dating made it obvious that she is just too far gone. If he tells her now, her leaving him to go back to Mewni might be the least of his problems. And yet at the same time if he doesn't then he might lose Star, the REAL Star, the sweet, and bubbly fun-loving Star that he went on adventures with, psychotic Star is no fun. Marco zipped up his hoodie all around his face, making him look like Kenny from South Park, it was Marco's defense mechanism, he retreats into his hoodie like how a turtle retreats into its shell when frightened, or in Marco's case stressed out.

Angie looked at the kids through the rearview mirror and observed the scene. She couldn't help but laugh a little, watching Marco try to hide from the world and Star in, her...well...Jackie form, who's trying to tickle him to get his attention. Rafael looked at them too, but he was less than amused; he felt bad for both of them.

"So, Star…that's an interesting choice for an outfit you got on, it's very, um, very skatey," Mrs. Diaz told her.

"Oh, this thing? It's not that great, but Marco seems to like the style as do other Earth boys, so I figured I'd give it a shot," Star answered still poking Marco's sides.

"You never did answer my question, Marco, do you like my new look?" Star asked Marco lovingly. Marco just grumbled, he'd do anything to get out of this situation, only reason he came was because if he didn't he'd have a feeling that Star would just want to stay home with him, alone. At least this way there would be witnesses if Star tried to sexually assault him, he hated himself for thinking at that but at this point anything is possible.

"You look," Marco paused for a minute, "nice," he managed to mutter.
Star squealed in delight and hugged him, after 5 minutes it was obvious she wasn't going to let go. A few minutes later they arrived at the mall much to Marco's relief.

Marco's folks hurried them to the phone kiosk where they got Star another phone. Star walked side by side with Marco as she played with her new toy. Marco's parents had gone off to the food court for some snacks, they told Star to go with them, but she decided to stay by Marco's side.

"We should make a whatchamacallit, Viney while we're here," Star asked him. "Do you want to?"

"No, thanks Star not in the mood to make a Vine," Marco replied. He had unzipped his hoodie and was wearing it normally, it was getting hard to breathe with the way he had it on.

"What’s with you Marco? You sound so uncaring."

"Me? What’s wrong with you?!"

Star was taken aback by his response.

"You’re dressing up like Jackie and it's making me feel uncomfortable in ways you cannot understand!"

"Ooooh," Star replied.
She was hoping he would be attracted to her like this, make him all confused and aroused. Jackie may be able to make out with him topless but Janna was still right, they aren't married, he's fair game. Star’s a tough girl, she doesn't take no for an answer easily and even when she's cornered she'll fight to the last breath, for what she wants. She had a moment of weakness when she saw that particular photo Jackie had sent her, but it passed, never again will she let some dumb skater girl feel that bad. Until Marco tells her to stay out of his life altogether she won't stop fighting to get her knight back.

"Please Star just get out of that outfit, do it for me at least" Marco pleaded with her.

"Sure thing, Marco. Anything for you," Star said grabbing onto his arm and pointing at a clothes store.

"Just sit in the dressing room with me and I'll model some outfits for you, how's that sound?" the way Star said it, Marco could tell she was dead serious. How far they have come from Star telling him to look away while she changes clothes, Marco missed those days.

"Please Star, I'm not in the mood for jokes."

"Pfft, who's joking? I'm serious."

Marco looked thoroughly flustered; he just can't seem to take control of the situation. Marco looked at Star, as she stared back at him with her puppy dog eyes. Worse for Marco is that she did look kinda hot, and his hormones were already mistaking her for Jackie.

"Hey Marco, hey Jackie wait up," Marco recognized that voice, one of Janna's friends, Hope.

She caught up to them and did a double take as they turned around.

"Hi Hope," they said together.

"Oh, I'm sorry Star I thought you were Jackie," Hope said she looked over Star.

"Well, we are practically twins, sometimes this guy grabs my butt by mistake," Star said pointing at Marco.

"No I don't," Marco quickly replied. "She's just joking."

Hope looked confused, she wasn't sure what was going on between them but figured this was not the time to ask. "Well, anyways, I was wondering if Jackie, okay, well, Star now, I guess, if she wanted to hang out with me? I'm with my grandma, she can give Star a lift home no problem if you are leaving soon."

"I'd love to, Hope, but I don't think Marco wants to be al-"

"YES! Have fun with Hope, you have money, Hope here I'll give you some more money to spend the whole day shopping with her," Marco said as he reached for his wallet. He needed to breathing room to think of his next move. And he doubts Star would leave his side all the day any other way.

Hope squealed with joy. "C'mon Star! Whaddaya say? Just us girls having fun...and my grandma, but she's fun too!"

"Well..." Star looked at Marco, she was hoping he would stop her. And truth be told she was a little annoyed that he was basically paying Hope to take Star off his hands. "Yeah, I guess I have nothing better to do right now. I'll see ya tonight Marco," Star said to him and blew him a kiss.

Hope looked as Marco, she was confused before, but now she felt like she was in the twilight zone.

"I'll explain later, Hope, not what you think I swear," Marco nervously explained.

"I'm not sure what to think Marco."

"Hey, Hope! Race you to the merry-go-round!" Star shouted as she took off running.

"Take care of her! Ha ha," Marco chuckled, relieved to be alone now.

"Yeah will do. I also wanted to ask if you are coming to the party Ferg's family is throwing," Hope asked. Guess Ferg really did send invites to everyone he knows, at least everyone he has on Facebook.

"Oh, oh yeah, I haven't asked Jackie yet but I'm sure she's down, and you know Star."

"So, you are like gonna take them both? Gutsy move Marco."

"Whaaaa no, no, no. Tell you the truth they don't really like each other, Hope."

"Is that so? I guess I should have noticed sooner," Hope said, in her mind she thought back to something she saw at school but wasn't sure if she should bring it up, might be nothing.

"Lemme guess, Star likes you and Jackie can't cope?"

"Jackie can't cope, Star can't cope, and my own freaking mother can't cope! It's like we’re all in a crappy soap opera!" Marco said laughing. Now that he said it out loud he began to realize his life had turned into the equivalent of terrible fan fiction, except he hasn't had sex…yet.

Hope giggled at the little analogy. "Well, try to relax at the party next week, I'm sure you've earned it. And, who knows, maybe Oskar will come. I heard Star has a thing for him too and maybe he can sweep her off her feet, so you and Jackie would be home free."

Marco's eyes shot open wide. He grabbed hope by the shoulders and gave her a big kiss on the lips. He let her go after a few seconds and apologized for overreacting. Hope just stood there in shock, she looked like she was about to faint.

"Sorry, sorry, I just got a little excited there, but you are a genius, Hope! The answer was in front of me the whole time! I just didn't see it," Marco said, talking really fast.

"I gotta go, I'll tell my parents that you will bring Star home later tonight. Thanks for spending the day with her, I got stuff to do and plans to make," Marco said as he patted her shoulder. "Oh, and, uh, keep our little chat just between us, okay?" and with that Marco took off to find his parents so they can leave.

After a few seconds, Hope nodded her head. "You're welcome!" Hope finally said even though Marco was long gone.
She headed to find Star at the Merry-go-round.  She thought back to Marco's kiss, no wonder all three of those girls want him, Hope thought to herself, she was including Janna, but her evidence was circumstantial. One thing was for sure, if Jackie and Star don't work out, she was for sure throwing her hat into the ring. Marco and her would probably never get into fights, especially in front of their children; they would love each other forever. Hope Diaz…no, that doesn’t sound bad, not bad at all.

At the Diaz house, Marco had been making plans and scribbling down notes. The day went by pretty quickly, the more plans he made, the more likely one would be right. Jackie had agreed to go with him to the birthday party for Ferg's sibling. They had spent a good amount of time via skype in the evening figuring out costumes. Eventually Marco convinced her to go as Harley Quinn from next years Suicide Squad movie and he, of course, would be the Joker. Jackie was already calling him puddin’ in a darn good Harley imitation, it aroused him more than Marco cared to admit. Eventually he settled on a plan for the party, it was incredibly risky and maybe even kind of stupid, but it was the best he could do. However, Marco hit a snag; he was getting cold feet of going through with it, if one little thing backfires or doesn't go off EXACTLY as planned things would get real bad, hellfire bad. And then there was the aspect of ‘what if it all went right?’ Sure, Marco would walk away without having to worry about Star, but at the same time he would feel guilty for having played her like a fiddle. Marco eventually pushed those thoughts out of his head; everything he will do is for Star's benefit. As sneaky as it is Marco has decided that he will not bring her pain, but happiness.

Still, Marco knew had no rush. Tonight, he would sleep on it and make a firm decision tomorrow after evaluating the pros and cons more. Marco put his notes through his paper shredder to leave no evidence, he finished just as it was time for dinner, and around the same time Star arrived home with shopping bags full of clothes. She was still wearing her Jackie outfit; as soon as she saw Marco she blew him another kiss and winked at him. Marco just rolled his eyes and informed her of the party next week in case she didn't know, but she did as Hope had filled her in. Star wanted to dress up to match Marco, but Marco politely declined stating that he and Jackie already made plans for couples costumes. Star made an angry face but maintained her composure saying she understands and isn't mad. Dinner was much like the car ride to the mall, quiet and awkward. Star mostly went through her vines and pictures of the day she spent with Hope. According to Star, she’s really cool, like a friendlier version of Janna. Star would occasionally stop eating and give Marco googly eyes, which he pretended not to notice. Marco Jr. had come in through the doggy door in the kitchen and ran to Marco.

"Oh, hey boy. Haven't seen you in a while," Marco said picking him up. "Man, are you getting chubby, what have you been eating boy?" Marco playfully taunted him.

He pointed him at Star, "Say hi to-" Marco Jr. suddenly growled and fired off a few laser blasts at Stars face, knocking Star off her chair. Marco Jr. jumped out Marco's hands and kept blasting Star's face.

"Ow! Hey, Marco Jr. it's me! Look, it’s mommy, stop!" Star shouted between blasts, each one hurting more than the last. Star reached for her wand and undid the spell that gave her Jackie's clothes and a streak of blue in her hair. Marco Jr. stopped blasting her and started to wag his tail in happiness before licking Star's cheeks. Star noticed everyone was looking at her.

"What?" Star asked.

"Nothing," Marco and his parents replied in unison.

That night as Marco slept, he was starting to have a dream of Jackie making out with him; it was a good dream. She would kiss his neck and press her chest against his as she started to rip open his pajama shirt.

"Oh, yeah…that's the stuff… papi likes…" Marco groaned in his sleep. Marco wasn't sure how he got these super detailed dreams, but he wished he had them every night. As the dream went on it started feeling real, very real. He could practically see Jackie kissing his chest. Marco opened his eyes and expected the dream to end, but it did not. Instead, it turned into a nightmare as he woke up to Star in her underwear on top of him, kissing his chest. Marco slapped himself to make sure he was not dreaming still, no he was not.

"STAR, WHAT THE? GET OFF ME!" Marco shouted as he tried to wiggle free from underneath her. He noticed his pajama shirt was indeed unbuttoned, which made him wonder just how much of his dream was a dream, and how much had actually been Star.

"Star, I swear to god, I better still be a virgin," Marco muttered. Words no man should have to say and actually mean it.

"Shhh, just close your eyes and let Star show you what you are missing out on," Star whispered as she stooped down and kissed his neck. She began to pull down her left bra strap, exposing some of her breast to Marco.

Marco looked away and pushed Star off him. "No, Star! Bad Star, bad!" Marco shouted he felt like he was scolding one of the laser puppies.

Star ignored him and just tried to position herself on top again. She lowered her head and whispered something into his ear, suddenly Marco felt paralyzed.

"Did you just cast some stun spell on me?"

Star nodded and gave him a wet kiss on the lips. "I don't want you to fight me," Star whispered as she removed the rest of her bra, as much as Marco hated to admit it, but she did look pretty good.

"Star, please! You can't, it's not right," Marco said as he tried to move.

"Oh, Marco. You are nothing more than a cute little fly trapped in my web," Star whispered and began to pull off his pajama pants. As she did Star began to convulse and shake, her eyes turned into white glowing hearts and her skin began to turn purple, a look Marco remembered all too well.

 A pair of giant purple wings erupted from her back as well as 4 more arms; she began to hover over Marco's almost naked body.

"Star…please, don't!" Marco began to beg now.

"Marco...you are mine, now and forever," Star said in a voice, not of her own and she lunged at him.

Marco awoke in a panic. He looked around his room, it was still night and everything was fine. He just had a dream within a dream, his first and for that matter hopefully his last. Marco grabbed his chest and took deep breaths, he had never been more aroused or scared in his life; there was no way he was going to sleep well for the rest of the night. One thing was certain now; Marco took this as a sign from the universe that he needs to initiate his plan before he really does lose control of the situation. No more thinking it over, and as far as he was concerned, he had already "slept on it". Tomorrow morning he would begin phase 1 of his plan without hesitation.


Hopefully, Star has not deleted Tom of her mirror, Marco need's to get in touch with him for this to work.