Bubblegum was in her lab, working hard on a new concoction. She had her light pink hair tied up in a messy bun all night, intently studying. She always loved staying up late doing experimenting. She usually had a hard time sleeping so working was always the best outlet for her brain's great activity, besides, she loved her job too. Tending to the candy people, studying, it was all so peaceful and safe, except for occasionally when the ice king would capture the delicate princess, but there was always finn to help that.

After several failures, PB was starting to get frustrated. Her eyes were dreary and her glasses askew. She was also unfortunately developing a headache She looked at her clock. 12;27

Glob, how did it get so late? PB took off her glasses and sighed deeply at the thought of her 9:00 meeting the next morning. She turned on her heel to exit her lab and grasped the brass doorknob but a familiar female voice came from behind her and she jumped, hair standing on end.

"Where are you going," there was a short pause, "Bonnibel"

The princess turned around and there faced her a grey faced vampire, with hair as black as the midnight sky outside. It was a face she hadn't seen in a long time.

"I thought you would never give up on an experiment"

Bubblegum blushed. She delayed before responding.

"Marceline?!"

Marceline emerged from the shadows with a smirk on her pale face "Hey princess"

"What the glob are you doing in my lab Marceline!?" PB asked annoyed and shocked. How long had she been there? Bubblegum wondered. She wasn't sure how she was feeling but she was sure becoming angry at the sight of Marceline

"I just wanted to talk to you" Marceline confessed, examining her nails, avoiding eye contact. She too was angry with Bubblegum but she she convinced herself to talk to her. It had been almost 2 years. After all she did still have feelings for her.

"Well then, it must be urgent for you to be arriving at midnight to tell me" bubblegum almost shouted.

"Relax Bonnie." she laughed a little "I don't even sleep that often. And now I know you don't either"

"Really, Marce, why do you want to talk to me about, I have other activities I have to attend to." she sighed "And please, I'd rather you not call me by that name." She added, crossing her arms across her chest. She was ready to just leave Marceline if she gave her another comment that completely ignored Bubblegum's question.

"Look, Bonnie, just promise you'll meet me at my house tomorrow." Marceline looked up at Bubblegum "promise"

"Why?" Bubblegum inquired. She wasn't planning to go but a feeling inside her begged her to. It was a feeling she hadn't felt in a long while, and it kept making her blush.

"Just come" Marceline and Bubblegum stared at eachother for a couple seconds before Marceline flew out. She disappeared in the pitch black sky before PB could take her eyes off her.

She gathered her thoughts and her brow furrowed. She then finally left the room, slamming the door on the way out.

Bubblegum buried her face into the plush pillows of her bed. Her emotions were running wild, Why would marceline want to see me? She was so confused. she tried and tried to grasp the thought of them. But it was like a liquid though, she couldn't hold onto it, she couldn't understand. This feeling frustrated Bubblegum so much. She had to think about it, but what if it wasn't real. What if it was? Bubblegum and Marceline never were really together though, they just sort of knew they liked each other, and shared some tender moments, hugs and one kiss Bubblegum knew she was supposed to forget. But nothing at all serious.

Bubblegum tried hard to push the thoughts away, but she couldn't help but keep remembering old memories that made her wince.

-TWO YEARS AGO-

Marceline was hanging out with Finn and Jake, at movie night, thankfully LSP wasn't there. the boys sat with their girlfriends, and Marceline was alone because this time PB didn't show up.

"Where do you think peebles is Marce?" Finn wondered. They had been waiting for her for about 20 minutes.

"I don't know Finn" Marceline responded. She suspected PB just forgot, or she was busy, but still, concern washed over her "Whatever, just start the movie" she said dismissively. BMO hit play and Marceline waited until about 30 minutes into the movie to sneak out and find her PB.

Marceline ventured out to the candy kingdom. She reached the castle and floated up to the large window she'd flown through a lot that year. It was open as if The Princess might've been expecting her. The glass creaked open and Marceline slipped in.

"Bonnie?" she yelled. Marceline scanned the room and she saw Princess Bubblegum sitting motionless on her fluffy bed.

"Bonnie.." Marceline floated over to her. "Bonnie what's wrong" She demanded, she was still worried. Then she noticed Bubblegum's eyes were stained red from crying. Bubblegum sensed Marceline's worry and instantly felt extremely guilty.

Marceline sat down and placed her hand on the thin tee-shirt that covered PB's back. She put her other hand on Bubblegum's and whispered

"Please, tell me."

PB looked Marceline in the eyes, but quickly her eyes averted to the white sheets she sat on. "Marceline- I." she choked on her words, but she forced herself to forget it and hold a strong figure. "Marceline I been realizing we are... developing a 'relationship' and..."

Marceline stared blankly at her, waiting for her to continue. Feelings rushed through her.

"And... What?" she asked

"I cannot allow that sort of thing to commence." Bubblegum glanced up. "I can't be a ruler with a girlfriend"

"But through all we've been through together" Marce felt that terrible feeling in her throat like she was going to cry. Was this it?

"I am acting responsibly and doing this" the princess choked, she felt absolutly terrible, but she had to admit it, or things would get to far

"Well how the hell do I get in the way by only being your-!" she tripped over her words. "girlfriend!" Marceline felt awkward saying it. She knew they would come to the point where they were going to be together. But it didn't even happen. PB had to break up with her before it even started. This thought enraged Marceline even more. she floated above the princess with a disgusted look painted upon her face.

"Please. exit. I can't do this." Bubblegum shouted shakily.

"Ugh!" Marceline wiped a tear from her face fiercely, trying hard to hide the true emotions. "your such a bitch!"

Bubblegum blushed fiercely. She hated when Marceline called her that. "As princess of the candy kingdom I order you to leave!" She cried. But the vampire had already flown away from the emotional scene, trying hard to keep herself from crying.

Marceline made it made it back to the tree house movie club and stealthily snuck inside using her invisibility. She took her chair and sat, letting the tears flow since everyone had their eyes fixated on the television.