Star was leaning on the edge of the couch, elbows resting on her lap, and hands holding her cheeks. She was watching the cooking channel, hypnotized by the delicious look of the exotic dishes. Her mouth started to water and her stomach growled. She looked at her best friend, sitting beside her and reading a magazine related to what she was watching. Her hearts turned to light bulbs and she tapped his shoulder gently.
Marco looked up from his magazine and raised an eyebrow at the princess. Her pleading eyes made him feel a little uneasy.
"Yes?" he questioned.
Star twirled a strand of her hair, and looked at the carpet for some reason.
"I was wondering..." she began slowly.
"Can we cook one of those?" she pointed at one of the many Gourmet Meals on Marco's magazine.
He looked at what she was pointing and smiled, relieved she asked him for permission first instead of usually doing without a thought. He was also getting hungry so, why not make a meal for the both of them.
"Sure Star, just wait for a few minutes and I'll have you a fancy plate of whatever...this is..." he looked at the recipe.
"Well it's easy enough to make." he stood up.
"No, I mean... can I help you out?" she shrugged.
The brunette looked at her with a smile. He could use some help plus, Star could learn how to cook her own food, even though she would always ask for his nachos, she wouldn't have to starve if he wasn't there.
"Why not." he held out his hand to help her up.
The blonde squealed and tackled him in a hug the words 'thank you' escaping repeatedly from her lips. He returned the embrace, after what seemed like forever, the two pulled apart and headed towards the kitchen. As they arrived, Marco took off his red hoodie and dug out his apron and toque. He turned around, chin up, eyes closed, fists on his waist and a huge grin plastered on his face.
"Okay Star! Now we can start cooking." he cheered.
The blonde looked at him. A sparkle in her eyes as she raised her wand to her head.
"I wanna dress up too!" she beamed and lightly bopped her head with the wand, lights flashed around her body, and slowly faded away, leaving her with a full chef uniform.
"What do you think?" she asked.
Marco stared, tints of red visible in his cheeks. The uniform helped reveal Star's curves, but didn't help Marco stop thinking how pretty she was.
"I...uh...you...I...pretty...gorgeous...uh... can we start already?" he scratched the back of his head.
She giggled and walked over to his side.
"So what's the first step?" and that's when things got fun.
Through the whole recipe. They laughed and had little food fights. They ended up either being covered with spices or getting the whole recipe wrong. Either way, they had fun. After the twelfth time of redoing the dish, they finally made it look.... edible.
"Finally finished." Marco breathed out.
"We still have to taste it." Star added, picking up a fork and handing it to Marco.
"Why don't you go first?" he smiled.
"Oh come on! You're the chef, I'm sure it doesn't taste bad." she stabbed a piece and gently held it to Marco's mouth.
"Open up!" she giggled.
The idea of Star feeding him, made him blush. Although he couldn't help but smile. He slowly opened his mouth, and slowly ate the piece.
"Is it...good?" Star asked.
He smiled and took another piece.
"Why don't you try it?" he held it to her mouth.
She laughed and took a bite. Her eyes lit up, and she looked at the dish.
"It's delicious!" she shouted before gobbling the meal.
Marco laughed and joined in. After their delicious meal. They flopped down on the couch.
"Totally worth it." mumbled Star, eyes half-lidded, and hair covered in different kinds of spices. Marco laughed and grabbed a tissue.
"Star, you have something on your...ummm... let me help you." he wiped the spices off.
"Thanks Marco!" she hugged him.
"You're the best." she yawned.
He chuckled and caressed her golden locks.
"Why don't you go to sleep?" he asked getting comfortable in their position.
"Good idea." she mumbled before going into a deep slumber.
"Sweet dreams, Star." he murmured, kissing her scalp, and falling to sleep.
Hey guys! Hope you like this chapter. Third chapter were they didn't kiss... Hehehe... Anyways, Till next time!!!
-SM4ever
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