Lovely mystique

Chapter 4

-=+=- Marco -=+=-

He frowned, looking down at the clothes that were on his body. He wore plain denim shorts with his nasa shirt and black thigh highs. 'At least these clothes are way more comfortable.' He thought absentmindedly. Star used her trusty wand to make the extensions come back, putting it up in a ponytail.

The two of them sat on Star's bed as she rushed to do Marco's makeup. "Is this really necessary?" He whined, pouting. She rolled her eyes for the umpteenth time.

"Yes Marco! We have to disguise you somewhat so Tom doesn't find out who you are!" She exclaimed, biting her lip in concentration as she attempted to put eyeliner on Marco. The wing is just so hard to get after all!

"You just want to do my makeup, don't you?" Marco stated flatly. Star giggled, nodding.

"That too! Now shush, it's time for lipstick!!" She said giddily. Marco thought she was way too excited for something like smearing paint on his lips. Star slowly put on a dark maroon color on Marco, trying her hardest not to mess up.

-=+=- Tom -=+=-

He awkwardly stood in the middle of the room, looking around. 'So Marcia lives here...' He thought, 'With that other human, Marco. Were they related??' Now that he thought of it, they did look somewhat similar.... Tom shrugged, settling that they were probably cousins or something. He strode over to the couch, sitting down next to Janna. She just eyed him, making him shift uncomfortably. Just then, Star came pounding down the steps.

"Marcia'll be down in a second!" She said, smiling as she took a seat next to Janna. Janna quirked up an eyebrow, confused.

"Great!" Tom beamed, giddy. He's been waiting for what felt like forever to meet the beautiful girl again. There was just something about her that entranced Tom, he couldn't get her out of his head. Slowly, Marcia walked into the room, waving awkwardly. Star leaned over to whisper something to Janna, but he didn't care. He was too busy staring at the girl in front of him. She looked even more gorgeous than he remembered. "Ah Marcia! Nice to officially meet you." He rushed out, standing up to go over. He took Marcia's hand, bringing it up to his lips and giving it a light peck. Marcia's eyes went wide and a flush spread across her face. Tom smirked, thinking Marcia was already falling for him. "I'm Tom."

"O-oh yeah, nice to meet you too." She chuckled awkwardly, taking her hand back quickly. Tom pouted, but brushed it off as Marcia was probably just nervous. 'I'd be shy too if I was in the presence of someone like me.' "So Star told me you had my bag?" She asks after awhile. Realization hits Tom's face, as he rushes to grab the small purse. He was so caught up with her that he had completely forgot about the reason he was here! As he handed the purse over, he also gave her the burning rose. "Oh...thanks?" She slowly said, seeming confused. Tom chuckled, thinking it was adorable.

"No need to thank me, a beautiful girl like you deserves even more than a simple rose." He said smoothly, enjoying the stammer Marcia did as she blushed. "But I need to ask you something Marcia." Tom started, feeling anxious. He didn't know why he felt like this, he's never felt this nervous!

-=+=- Marco -=+=-

Marco watched, nervous by all of this. He was beyond confused. 'Why did Tom just give me a freaking flower, and why is he so fidgety?!' Tom took a deep breath, seeming to bring himself together.

"Would you like to accompany me on a date?" He rushed out, face tinged with pink. Marco froze, staring in shock. 'Did I hear him right?? I couldn't have right? Right?!'

"W-what?" Marco stuttered, staring up at the flustered demon in front of him.

"Me, you, together at a restaurant. You know, a date." Tom muttered, shuffling his feet.

"I...Yeah I know what a date is but....with me??" Marco was even more confused now, unable to wrap his head around any of this. Tom sighed, but seeming to keep his patience.

"Yes, you Marcia. Now will you do me the honors of taking you out?" Marco had no idea what to say. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Star silently freaking out to Janna who just wore a giant smirk on her face. Turning his attention back on Tom, he nibbled his lip.He couldn't really say no, Tom would have a freak out! Coming to a conclusion, he sighed and slowly nodded.

"Okay yeah, I'll go on a date with you." Tom shouted, wrapping his arms around Marco unexpectedly. He yelped, awkwardly hugging the demon back. 'He kind of gives good hugs...' He thought absentmindedly. "One condition though, let's just go to the movies. I'm not big on fancy things." Tom seemed confused at that, but happily agreed.

"Done!! I'll pick you up say tomorrow night? At 8 pm human time?" He asked, not even bothering to keep his huge smile down.

"Yeah Tom, see you then." Marco said, smiling softly. 'He looks kind of cute when he's excited.'

"Great yeah, see you then!" He nodded, rushing off. Once he was gone, Star squealed, jumping on Marco.

"Ooooooh my god you have a date!!!!!" She screamed, jumping up and down. Janna stood next to them, teasing Marco about him and Tom. A blush seemed to never leave his features, as he thought on how he had a date with Tom of all people. Though, it didn't seem like such a bad thing, he was kind of excited about it.