In that deadbeat class, there was just one, bright ray of hope and joy for Marceline.

Bonnibel Bubblegum was a cheery and girly girl despite everything, and may be Marceline liked her a little bit though she doubted that such a sweet girl would ever like her back, so shut her lips remained.

Marceline ignored the curious and persistent question of what if.

She knew better than that though her feelings remained.

Marceline grumbled at the thought of doing any form of a project though Finn was in this class, so she would at least have a partner for the project.

She startled when Bubblegum turned around in her seat, "Do you want to be my partner?"
Damn, Marceline could not say no to all of the hope in her eyes.

"Why not?" Marceline shrugged as she watched the grin on the other girl's face widen.