"We're here! We're here!" Star screams in a giddy tone while the trio are walking inside the castle. Everything is designed with your favorite color. Streamers here and there, even balloons. Other kingdoms, mostly princes come in as well, with their uniforms and crowns.

Pony floats next to Star. "Star, so many cuties!" She whispers and Marco hears,  glancing at the said guys. It was true, which made himself to panic. What if you'd choose them instead of him? What if he'd just take the mask off so you'll know it's him. No, that's a bad idea. They soon enter the ballroom.

"Woah." Star looks around. "How I miss home," she whispers to herself. Mewmans chat together as they sway with the band music. Star begins to wander around the castle, which leaves Marco and Ponyhead.

"Hey, turd," Pony says, floating off to somewhere else. "I'm just going to talk with these hotties!"

Marco reaches out. "W-wait! Ponyhead, I-I―" but unfortunately she was now out of his grasp. He groans. Now he's all alone. He adjusts his mask.

Suddenly, the whole room darkens, the lights are off. Marco looks around and is  just as confused as the others.

A spotlight appears by the top of the grand staircase, making people, including the three, to look up and see Moon stepping inside the spotlight.

"Good evening, fellow Mewmans fellow kingdom. I am pleased to announce my eldest daughter and soon-to-be-queen..." she continues to speak. Meanwhile, you sigh and itch in your long gown. You suppose it's for the best. After all, you finished your purpose on Earth. You only went in that dimension only because you want to visit your sister, and you saw her. That's it.

"She shall be deciding on her suitors, and her king. Whatever she picks, she must marry the prince," Moon says. You've been dreading the words. Marry. Marriage. Suitors. Princes. King.

Another spotlight appears on the curtain and you're behind it. "I am pleased to introduce, Princess Y/N Butterfly." You soon step out of the curtain and look down.

Someone snaps at you. "Uh, darling?" You look at the voice. "Chin up..."

You slowly do. Music begins to harmonize as you slowly walk down the stairs, lifting your gown. You fail to notice a pair of brown eyes staring at you, head to toe.

"Woah, she's... amazing," they whisper to themselves.

Two guards come beside you and starts to read the scroll of the names  of the kingdoms. They introduce them to you, dance with you, even try to chat with you, but none of them caught your interest.

Yet. Marco thought.

It was Prince Alexander's turn to dance along the music with you.

"Hello," he says to you. "You strike me, miss Y/N."

Oh, am I a lightning now? You thought to yourself. "I'm terribly sorry, but I'm sure I don't know what you mean."

"I mean, we're simply alike. Same interest."

"Yes, but I don't have any interest in you."

The song ended, you immediately retreat back to your position by the guards, leaving prince Alexander a bit shocked and helpless.

"Next, is Prince Tom from the Underworld."

You widen your eyes when Tom approaches you. "Princess Y/N," he says before taking your hand and kissing it. "Can we just dance?" Tom pulls you to the dancefloor, you chuckle.

"Tom, what a surprise," you say in a smug tone.

He chuckles. "Oh, you know. I'm a prince, and I got invited." You snicker as Tom twirls you. "How's the safe kid?"

"Who?"

"Marco?" The mention of his name made you tense.

"Um... I don't really know," you answer honestly.

"Hm. That's what I thought," he whispers to himself which you didn't hear clearly. You ask him what did he say. "Oh, I didn't say anything, I'm just breathing oxygen."

You raise an eyebrow, but nonetheless, you shrug and continue to dance with him. 

Marco saw the whole thing, which made his blood to boil. He clenches his fist whenever you laugh at Tom's lame puns.
Finally the song is finished, and he's relieved.

Marco's the last prince to be introduced, which made him a little nervous. Would you know it's him? Did you probably forget him? Maybe you'll find out.

"Ehem. Prince Mud from the Kingdom of Creeky."

He narrows his eyes at the certain blonde for the name, as you narrow your eyes at him.

He seems fairly familiar, you thought.

When Marco turns around, you take a good look of his eyes. Those shaded flecks of brown, light shining around them which makes them more mesmerizing. As to Marco, he does the same; staring at your eyes, features. How you are beautiful everyday. (Just accept it)

Finally, Marco straightens and as if his confidence had taken over him. "Care to dance, princess?" He offers a hand.

You look at it, before hesitantly taking it with your gloved ones. He lead you to the dancefloor, and the band starts the music. Marco first places his hand on your waist, you then follow along, placing your hand on his shoulder. Your other hands are entwined. He's looking at your eyes the whole time, you doing the same.

You feel as if you had done this before, yet still, it's very wonderful. Princes and princesses stare at the both of you. The song ended with Marco giving you a twirl one last time.

Everyone claps at the dance. Marco whispers in a manly tone. "Can I lead you to the balcony, my princess?"

"Oh... uhm, of course," you reply, slinging an arm around his and the two of you walk to the balcony. Luckily no one was there. "What do you want to do?" You ask in particular.

Marco snaps out of his thoughts. "Um... princess, don't you have something to share before you get to choose your king?"

Well that was a blunt question, you thought.

"Hmm... how about you go first?"

That took Marco back. "M-me?"

"Yep." He fails to notice your smug grin across your face. You look at Marco's masked face and urge him to continue.

"U-um... okay," he says. He runs a hand through his already ruffled hair and takes a deep breath. "So there's this girl―"

"Does she look beautiful?" You interrupted, leaning into him. Your matchmaking instincts kicking in. Sure, he's a stranger, but it's true love!

Marco blinks, and sighs dreamily. "So beautiful; inside and out."

"Awe. That's adorable!" You gush.

"And-and, she's nice, awesome and all... just wish she'd feel the same."

You smile at him. "Aw, don't worry, Prince Mud. She'll like you back."

"Hm. Sure," he replies. "Now tell yours."

"Hah, fine." You roll your eyes. "So... um, there's this guy," Marco's shoulders tense, luckily you didn't notice. "He's really kind to me, attractive, brave, and just... everything." You smile sadly at him.

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Hours later, the both of you are so into the conversation. The both of you laugh and sometimes cry. You and Prince Mud get to know each other more without any interruptions. You didn't even notice how close you were with him, like literally close. You see him blush, making you blush too.

You look into each others eyes, and without you knowing, Marco already placed his hands on your cheeks, swiping away your strands of hair.

He's just a stranger. I can't do this.

I'm so inlove right now.

Nonetheless, you and Marco start to lean in, your eyes slowly closing. You place your one hand behind his neck. Marco gulps.

You feel his hot breath nearing, the both of your hearts beat faster than before.

Time seems to slow down.

"Hey! Marco!"

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fücking finally! i finished it! I stg i was procastinating. i'm panicking that i can't get the chapter done in time. I mean I'm already anxious about the next school year!

ahhhhh

expect the next chapter like the next 2 weeks? depends.

and i really miss Marco rn! Waiting for season 3 is crazy,,,,,,

Sayonara! ♡

KimmiePines