When Two Worlds Collide

Chapter 11- Ugh...Humans

"I don't see how this is such a problem." Glossaryk told her. Star's blood was boiling.

"Are you kidding me? I would like to know when someone can speak to me from inside my head before people start to think I've gone bananas and started hearing voices! I mean, yeah I am hearing voices technically but...just...gnah!! Nevermind!" Star exclaimed. She suddenly saw Marco in the doorway, staring at her blankly as he held a tupperware container filled with cosmetics.

"Uhhhhhh...are you feeling...okay?" Marco asked, hesitant because he thought Star was starting to lose it from the stress.

"Hmm?...yeah, totally...it's just...Glossayrk." Star told him as she pointed at her head. Marco raised an eyebrow, still confused. "He's talking to me from uh...inside my head."

"Ohhhh...creepy." Marco said, getting chills up his spine.

"Consider me your conscience from now on." Glossaryk said to Star.

"Shut up." Star said to him. Marco gasped.

"Hey! That's kind of rude." Marco exclaimed, a bit offended, putting his hands on his hips.

"Oh, no, no, not you!" Star reassured him. She pointed to her head. "Glossaryk."

"Oh." Marco chuckled. He walked into his room and towards Star, putting the container of makeup on the top of his desk. "Anyway, this makeup is my mom's but it's brand new so there's no risk of infections or anything." He went through it, taking out a wrapped bar of soap and a washcloth. "Okay, I'm going to need you..." He started as he handed her them. "...to wash your face really quick."

"Uh...why?" Star asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Makeup is best applied when your face is clean and free of oil." Marco told her.

"...really?" Star asked, unsure if that's true or not.

"Hey, trust Princess Turdina." Marco said with a cheeky grin as he pointed to himself.

Star got up and sighed.

"Well...okay. It better be worth my time, Marco." Star said, pointing at him.

"Ohohohoho...you'll see." Marco chuckled as Star made her way to the bathroom. Marco shook his head in amusement.

Star came out of the bathroom a few minutes after, wiping her face dry with a towel. Her hair was up in a ponytail and her face was squeaky clean. Marco had all the makeup set up on his desk, lined up and organized as he held a tube of primer in his hands. He turned to see Star all done and ready to go.

"Okay, Marco, thy face is clear of said 'oils'." Star told him as she pointed to it, moving her finger in a circle. "I did try removing the hearts but they wouldn't go away. Now I'm positive they aren't drawn on or anything like that." She chuckled as she shrugged.

"Well, it doesn't hurt to try. So...you ready?" Marco said as he presented his desk chair for Star to sit down again.

"Yeah. Ready as I'll ever be." Star said as she walked over to him and sat in the chair. She suddenly felt a little doubt flow through her. "Are you sure you can cover my hearts? You have no idea how much I don't want my mom to know that magic is still around here somewhere." Star asked him as she looked to the ground. Marco put the primer on his desk and took her hands.

"Star?" Marco called.

"Hmm?" She muttered.

"It's going to be okay." Marco told her as Star looked up at him. "I promise." He gave her a soft smile, making her do the same. They both leaned in and gave each other a little kiss. They parted as Star took a hand and caressed Marco's cheek.