Author's note: I do not own Adventure Time.
"See you next week!" Bubblegum waved goodbye to the rest of the group. She started off toward her castle, breathing in the fall air. It was peaceful. She heard a soft thud and realized Marceline had landed and was walking beside her.
Bubblegum smiled a little, not breaking the silence until it was uncomfortable. "Great movie this week."
"You do love a love story," Marceline replied with a slight sourness in her voice.
Bubblegum avoided her eyes. "How's your new song coming?"
"I'm a bit stuck. Having trouble finding inspiration."
"Really? The songs were just pouring out of you when we were on tour."
Marceline was glad it was dark so Bubblegum couldn't see her blushing. Marceline started fiddling with her hat. She didn't need it now that the sun was down.
"How is kingdom-running these days?"
"Very well, thank you," she said a little too politely.
"And your science?"
"It's incredible. I just upgraded my lab and I have a couple projects I'm really excited about."
"That's great, PB. Maybe sometime I could come see what you're working on. Your experiments."
Bubblegum abruptly stopped walking and turned to Marceline. "It was good to talk to you. I'll see you next week, I guess." She embraced Marceline tightly.
"I love you," Marceline breathed.
Bubblegum didn't break her hold on the vampire queen, but pulled back to look at her.
"Marceline, why did you—"
"I'm sorry. I didn't...I didn't meant to say that."
Bubblegum sighed. "It's okay. I know you didn't mean it."
"I definitely meant it. I just didn't mean to say it."
Bubblegum pulled farther back angrily and they broke apart. "Glob, Marceline, you can't just act like nothing's happened," she spat. "We will never get out of this fight. You should know that by now."
"Why not?"
Bubblegum shook her head.
"Nothing's changed, Marceline."
"You're right. Nothing's changed. Not my feelings, not your feelings, nothing. Nothing. Nothing," she drifted off.
Bubblegum was about to protest when Marceline flew off, unable to take any more.
