Series: Adventure Time
Pairing: Marceline/Bubblegum
Title: The Things I say
Rating: K+
Love. . .
That's you wanted to say, right? That you love me. You don't have to say such things to me. All I've done was argue with you. I've made you cry, and I've put you down. Insulted you in front of others and glorified myself in front of Finn.
No, I don't hate you, but I'd understand if you hated me. I hate me right now. I was blind to how you felt. I was angry. Angry that you didn't see how badly I wanted you way back when. I was young, and you just looked so cool. How could I not have fallen for you?
But you didn't want me. You had eyes for another. Someone who I could never be. And I hated it. So much so, that it pained me just by being near you. I thought of you every night before bed, thinking of how you'd be in Ash's arms. Not mine. I felt lonely. Like there was nothing I could do to change your mind.
So why do you love me now? Did the distance make you realize your feelings for me, like some sort of fairy tale? Sadly, it doesn't work that way. And after all I've done to you. How could I look into your eyes and say those words to you.
How could I hurt someone, say "I love you", without feeling guilty?
Because I would love to know. I want a fresh start. I want our relationship to be reborn anew. I want to be your friend again. Then once time heals the damage I caused, I will be ready for you. Till then, promise that you'll be by my side. Promise, you won't say those words until then. Promise no man nor boy will come between us again.
I am content knowing these things.
