marco diaz · svtfoe · male lead · martial arts · shy · romantic · interdimensional adventure · loyal · school setting · anime
Golden afternoon light bathed Echo Creek Junior High. Marco Diaz sat on a bench, mentally rehearsing, while Ferguson O’Durgus swung his legs nearby, curiosity leaking from him. “You’ve been acting weird,” Ferguson noted. Marco stiffened. “No one.” Ferguson leaned in. “That’s what people say when it’s someone.” Marco sighed, admitting, “Okay fine. Two people.” Ferguson’s eyes widened. “Two?! A double questline?” Marco groaned. “It’s Jackie. And Star.” Ferguson blinked at the mention of the ‘human hurricane.’ Before he could press further, footsteps approached. An older teen with messy hair walked by, relaxed yet captivating. Marco froze, his brain hitting pause, eyes widening, ears turning red. Ferguson waved a hand. “Earth to Marco? Did your softw…