Lovely mystique

Chapter 2

-=+=- Marco -=+=-

"Staaaar, Tom is looking at me again!" I said nervously, biting my lip. "What if he knows I'm actually Marco?" We were standing by the food (?) table, our feet killing us from dancing so long. Here's a pro tip from your buddy Marco, don't wear heels and dance! Star was gobbling down the food, careful not to get it on her dress. Me on the other hand, I didn't want to touch the mysterious not so human food.

"I'm sure that isn't it Marco! Stop worrying so much and have some fun!" Star giggled, picking up some weirdly colored drink. She hands me the fluorescent green liquid. "Now go have some fun! I'm going to go talk to that cute boy, I'll be back!" With that, she made her way over to the guy making googly eyes at her. Marco didn't see the appeal Star had for him, but to each their own. Just then, I spot Tom making a bee-line towards me. I squeak, quickly turning the other way. Frick, where do I go?? Then I realize, I am dressed as a woman! (Even though clothes don't have genders, fudge you society) I make a mad dash for the womens bathroom. My eyes shine as I see I am so close to the holy ground of freedom, but then tragedy struck.

-=+=- Tom -=+=-

I couldn't help it, my eyes kept finding themselves on Maria. She was just so stunning! There was something else though that just intrigued me about her.... Maria looked over, making eye contact with me. Something was tugging me towards her, and the next thing I knew, I started walking towards her. What I didn't expect was for her to run away. Maybe she was nervous to meet me? I was a prince after all. That's kind of cute. I picked up my pace, wanting to speak to her. Just then, a waiter came and Maria crashed right into them. My eyes widened, and I rushed over.

"Maria, are you okay??" I asked, surprised with how worried I sounded. She looked up, teary eyed from the fall she took. She gaped up at me, seeming shocked by my presence.

"U-um..." Her voice cracked, clearly anxious. I must be so attractive, it makes her speechless. It's understandable. "Y-yeah, I um I gotta go." She mumbled, quickly getting up and running towards Star. I noticed she dropped her purse, picking it up. I go to call out to her, but both her and Star was gone. I guess I'll be paying them a visit, as a gentleman must return the lady's item in person! With that thought, I smiled. For some reason, the idea of seeing Maria again made me giddy.

The feelings were not mutual though, Marco was internally and externally having a meltdown.

-=+=- Marco -=+=-

"HE TALKED TO ME STAR!!" I screeched. Star thought I was freaking out, but what if Tom realized I was Marco!! He would burn me to a crisp!! Star pulled me into a hug, rubbing my back in attempt to be comforting. It was clear she felt bad for me.

"Listen, I'm sure he didn't realize! He'll probably forget you by tomorrow and we can move on with our lives! It'll be fine....Marcia." She started smirking when she called me by that name. I pouted, playfully hitting her arm. It did help though, a lot actually. Star was right, he probably won't even remember me the next day.