***ABOUT THE FIRST PART, THE OTHER OPTION: The admins have removed the first part of this series from the site, which is why you can only find 5 out of 6 stories. I'm really sorry about that, guys. But I found a site to put it on (finally, I know, sorry D:) Here's the link, just remove the spaces between the characters: intensityintended .wo rdpress Thanks again for putting up with me and reading my stuff!***
Authors Note: Hey everyone! Welcome back to my imagination! I wanted to thank those of you who've read through the first story, The Other Option, and decided that I didn't totally suck at writing lol.
Just a reminder, this is a sequel, so if you haven't read the first part, you may want to.
Also, this is a LEMON*, so if you're not into smut, this probably isn't the story for you (sorry :/). And, if you're not into a little guy-on-guy, well... you know lol.
*I don't own any portion of Adventure Time, its story, or its characters*
If you're interested in reading other things I've written (not fanfiction related), check out the new story I'm working on at FictionPress! Same username and everything :D
Okay, I think that's pretty much it! Thanks for reading, peeps! Let me know what you think :)
A year ago today, I stood here, in this very spot, with two of the most important people of my life. I had been experiencing the most pivotal point in my existence as I was clasped in the arms of both of the men I loved.
It started with Marshall Lee. He had been my friend for around 6 years when it began. We had a simple yet complicated friendship right off the bat, always flirting with each other but never thinking any farther than that. Well, I never thought any farther than that. I never asked how he felt. He just… showed me, one night. And thus began the biggest mess I've ever been in.
Then there was Prince Gumball, my dream guy, the love of my life since I was, like, 13. Of course at 13 I had no idea what love was, and after trying countless times to get his attention or get alone time with him, he would blow me off. It hurt, yes, but it was almost necessary for where I ended up. 5 years after I had decided he was a friend, he turned around and told me that, not only did he have to marry, but he refused to marry anyone unless it was me.
So, I did what any young lady would do. I dated them both.
Okay, so maybe it's not what every young lady would do. But it's what I did, because I loved them both, and I felt that a love like that shouldn't have to be kept inside a small space. It should be free.
Gumball, never having been in a relationship at all, agreed to my open-relationship terms quite easily. He was willing to go anywhere and do anything to be with me.
Marshall fought me about it, but not without leveling me out a bit. He made me realize that it's not quite as easy as, "Hey, I'm going to go sleep with other people who I also have feelings for, because we're free to do that kind of thing." It was a challenge, and a struggle, but after talking it out, even he agreed that it was a new and exciting way to have a relationship.
For a few months I tried to handle the both of them separately, going back and forth and focusing solely on one guy at a time when I was with him. I guess I did a good job, because neither complained.
Then, after an eye-opening chat with Cake, I realized that, even though Gumball and Marshall were pretty much worst enemies, maybe they could come together over a common factor.
And that's how we all ended up here, in the Red Forest, under the setting sun and glowing trees as I told them both I loved them, and both of them told me they loved me.
I can't say the past year has been easy. I've been trying to spend time with them together, and time with them apart. They've been more cordial, but still, it's like trying to keep two centaurs from killing each other.
Tonight is our anniversary, and, with much challenge and effort, they both agreed to meet me out here for story-telling and all-around togetherness. The fire was lit, the lanterns were hung around the area, and the sun had just set. At any moment—
"Hello, my gorgeous princess!" Gumball called. He stepped out of the brush, a smile riddling his face. Gumball was the sweetest person I've ever met. He's always been accepting and kind, and ruled the Candy Kingdom firmly and fairly. So, I guess you could say that he was sweet in more ways than one. He must have been about 3 inches taller than me, with thick pink hair that was always in an up-do, and clothes that made his royal-ness obvious. His entire body was bubblegum pink, and I mean everything, even his eyes. He was warm and inviting, comforting, and stable.
I walked over to him and laid myself in his arms as he hugged me close. No matter how little or how long we've been apart, he always greeted me as though he hasn't seen me in months. "Hey, PG. Thanks for coming tonight," I said, my eyes closed momentarily before I looked up at him. The pink of his hair and skin matched perfectly with the hues of the forest around us. He leaned down to kiss me, his lips warm and sweet, like his personality.
"I see I got here just in time. No one's naked yet!" I broke my kiss with Gumball with a smile. Gumball did not seem as amused, only irritated, but Marshall just made me laugh.
I stepped away from Gumball so I could turn around and see Marshall clearly. He was the Vampire King, the heir to the Nightosphere, but he had completely different plans. Despite being with me for the last year, people still see him as a lady killer. No, scratch that. He was a lady slayer. His devilishly mischievous grin and enchanting red eyes could swoon pretty much anyone, but then you add the dark hair hanging lightly on his pale face and the tips of his fangs sticking out just a little, and, well… he was a hard guy to resist.
"How could we possibly have a naked party when the vampire king isn't here yet?" I smirked at him, returning one comment for another. He swooped down and scooped me up into his version of a hug. It was showy and flashy, and I knew he was doing it to piss Gumball off, but I had a sneaking suspicion that Gumball knew he was there already, and kissed me first just to irritate Marshall.
The vampire kissed me in the air, my arms wrapped around his neck for support. Even if he was a big flirt, he still liked to scare me. It was better that I take precautions and hold myself up instead of depending on him.
From below me I heard Gumball mumble something along the lines of, "We have naked parties just fine without fang face." I knew he was peeved, but it made me giggle sometimes when they got jealous of each other. I understood the jealousy to a point, but come on, it's been over a year and neither of them has felt cheated out of my affection.
Marshall floated down, setting my feet on the ground and kicking his up in the air, to float there luxuriously, like he was king of the clouds.
"Thanks for coming, Marshall," I said.
He let his head hang upside down to look at me. "No problem, my little bunny."
"Ahem! Anyway, since it's our anniversary, I brought us all cupcakes. I even made red ones for you, leech," Gumball interjected. He pulled out a small plate of beautifully decorated cupcakes from his knapsack and set them on a stump.
"Oh, for me? You shouldn't have!" Marshall flew into Gumball, just after the cupcakes were safely set down, and tackled him to the ground.
"Get off—get off! Get off of me, heathen!" Gumball yelled in frustration. Marshall let go of him and floated away, snickering as Gumball stood up and wiped the dirt and leaves off of himself. I couldn't help but chuckle into my hands. I've grown accustomed to their bickering, and now, most of the time, I just see it as cute.
"Okay guys, settle down. I want to hear some stories! Who's going first?" I really was excited. I thought for hours about the story I would tell. I wanted it to have meaning, something that related to our situation and that could reassure us that we were doing the right thing.
"Actually, I've got a chilling tale," Marshall Lee hissed, floating himself onto the ground by the fire. The flames lit his features in an eerie way, which only drew me closer to him and drew my attention closer to the story. I sat down about a foot away from him, and Gumball sat about a foot away from me, handing me a white cupcake and throwing a red cupcake at Marshall. He had been alive for almost a thousand years, so when you threw something at him, he could usually catch it. Reflex training and all that.
"Oh, THIS should be good. Please, continue," Gumball scoffed. He seemed to be more irritated with Marshall than usual, so to comfort him I laid my hand on top of his. He shot me a sweet smile, and we both turned our attention to the vampire.
He sucked the red right out of the cupcake and set it down next to him.
"Alright then, lady and gumwad, let's begin."
