Lovely mystique

Chapter 3

-=+=-No pov -=+=-

Tom fixed his suit, wanting to look good when he finally got meet Marcia again. He waited exactly a week, not wanting to look desperate (though he very much was). The demon focussed on getting everything perfect. He wanted to be casual, yet desirable. That is why he brought out his lounging suit, and got the perfect rose from his garden. Of course, he also grabbed Marcia's purse. With all of that, he thought he was ready to go.

Marco on the other hand, completely forgot about the incident with Tom. After so long, he just assumed Tom didn't realize he was Marcia and he was scot free. As of right now, the boy was taking a casual very manly bubble bath. He had a stressful week of school, and now he just wanted to relax. Marco was playing with the bubbles, giggling at his bubble beard. It was peaceful, no laser puppies shooting him, star was busy with Janna downstairs, his parents were gone. It was just himself and the tub.

-=+=- Star -=+=-

"And then Oscar told me-" I was cut off by the doorbell ringing. Groaning, I tell Janna to hold on. I slowly walk over to the door, hopping around the puppies. Opening the door, I almost slam it, if it wasn't for the foot in the door. "What do you want Tom?" I sigh, opening the door back. There, Tom stood leaning on the doorway in a 'cool but casual' way. I rolled my eyes, crossing my arms. When I saw the rose he was holding, I frowned. "I already told you Tom, I'm not going out with you-"

"This isn't for you starship." When he said that, I quirked up an eyebrow.

"Then who is it for...?" I ask hesitantly, feeling an unnerving pit in my stomach. He chuckled, standing up. Tom dusted himself up, still have a smirk on his face.

"It's for your friend, Marcia!" He smiled softly. "Is she around?" I was confused why he would want 'Marcia', but then I saw he was holding the purse I leant to Marco.

"Um if you want, I can give hi-her her purse back for you, I know you must be busy! You know, being the whole underworld prince and all!" I chuckle, reaching for the purse. Tom jerks it back, looking almost annoyed? He cleared his throat, regaining composure.

"No, no I can give it to her!" He says, a bit too enthusiastically. "I um, I have something important to tell her too."

"Oh I can tell her for you, don't worry." I say, trying to get him to leave. I couldn't get him to realize Marco was Marcia, he would kill him!

"Please star?" He asked, looking slightly desperate. At the use of my real name, I stop trying to reach for the bag. I feel bad for him, sighing. It wouldn't be too bad if I got Marco right? It's just once more anyways...

"Alright Tom, wait down here though." I say slowly, giving in. He practically beams, looking like I had just given him the world. It was kind of cute, his little whatever with Marco or well Marcia. I let him in, excusing myself to go upstairs.

-=+=- Marco -=+=-

Playing in the bath, I lazily push the rubber duck around. Just then, I hear a pounding sound of somebody running. It gets louder and louder, before Star busts through the door. I squeak, sinking deeper into the water, instantly wrapping my arms around my chest.

"Star?!" I yell, face burning. Yes we are close, but she can't just walk in while I'm naked!!! "What are you doing in here?!" She looked nervous, biting her nails.

"So sliiiiight issue!" She says, pacing around. "Tom's here." I lift my eyebrow up, confused.

"So? If he wants another date, just tell him no." I say, sighing. It was quite normal for the demon to come asking Star out, always getting rejected. She laughed nervously, voice wavering.

"The thing is....he wants you." Star slowly says, which confuses me even more. Why would Tom want me? "Or well Marcia...." My eyes widen, making me jolt up. Water slash, spilling on the floor from my sudden movement.

"What?!" I shriek,voice cracking. "Why?!" She shrugs, looking slightly worried.

"To give you your purse, and apparently ask you something?? I don't know, but he wouldn't go away." Star sighs, rubbing her arm. Doom overcame me, making me sink down into the water. Can I just die now? Before Tom kills me? "Don't worry Marco, he hasn't figured out who you are yet! It's just one more time okay? You'll be fine!" She tried to encourage me, making me feel slightly better.

"Fine, let's just get this over with before he does find out and burns me to a crisp." I grumble. I look pointedly at Star, seeing her just standing there. "Can you get out so I can get a towel?? Kinda naked here." I awkwardly tell her. Stars eyes widened, realizing what I meant. She quickly nodded, hurrying out. I sigh, slowly getting out.

Well there goes my peaceful bubble bath.....