Gumball sat at his desk wearily a steaming cup of coffee beside him. He had just taught a cooking class full of rowdy teens and just about had the room burnt down. God he hoped his next class had more sensible students. Why was it he was given the most troublesome students at the beginning of every day? Why couldn't he be given more reasonable well behaved teenagers?
"Hey Gumball you ok?" a gentle yet concerned voice said from beside him. Gumball looked up and saw his best friend and music teacher Ash Monochromicorn standing beside him. The pair had been best friends since they were in high school; despite his appearance he was actually a nice guy.
Ash was a half fairy so his skin was completely ash black (as inherited from his father's side); his eyes were silver blue making them look luminous. He had V styled downwards bangs that reached his shoulders with a short pixie cut at the back. He wore a white blouse with the first 2 buttons undone with a black waistcoat over the top. On his lower outfit he wore a black belt and grey trousers with white pumps. For his music classes he tended to play an acoustic guitar.
Gumball gave him a tired smile "Yeah; but I swear my students are gonna be the death of me someday" he chuckled. He never showed it physically but mentally they wore him out and drained half his energy. On top of that when it came to practicals barely anyone ever studied and it annoyed him greatly.
Ash patted his shoulder kindly; luckily all his students were well behaved but could be annoying sometimes. The constant questions about his skin colour or appearance was growing tiresome. The only person who didn't was his girlfriend Cake; she just loved him as he was.
Gumball was one person who could understand what that was like; he was a candy fairy whose soul was made of gumballs. Due to this he smelled and tasted exactly like gumballs; that and his hair and skin was a shade of pink. Except his eyes were violet purple and shone beautifully in the light.
"It'll get better eventually; they are teenagers after all" Ash said gently. They were teenagers once too; it was a confusing time of your life and one they would not repeat again. The bullies, the hormones, the sexual awakenings, the zits, the discovery of boners and in Gumballs case; the realization of being attracted to the same gender.
Gumball chuckled in amusement; he recalled his teenage years. Back then he had been in the closet and been very unhappy. He didn't come out till graduation and his mother had cried with joy.
"So you asked him out yet?" Ash teased cheekily a smirk appearing on his face. He loved teasing Gumball for a reaction; he was just so easy to mess with.
Gumball's cheeks heated pink and he gripped his coffee cup tightly. For as long as he could remember he had the biggest crush on the casual music teacher Marshall Lee Abadeer.
Marshall Lee was a vampire and tended to wear hooded jackets on sunny days or bring an umbrella. Gumball preferred the days when it was cloudy; as he could admire Marshall's face better. He had pale skin with 2 red marks where he had been bitten; short pixie cute style black hair and stunning red eyes. He tended to wear grunge like clothes; but Gumball wasn't complaining at all.
From what he was aware Marshall had a mutual friendship with the gym teacher Fionna; as well as being friends with Simone Petrikov the school librarian and the janitor Lumpy space prince. Gumball never admitted it but he was half and half about Marshall's friendships as he found they very strange indeed.
While he himself found Petrikov a decent, well mannered woman he did worry about how she tended to forget about her own needs. She was always working hard and was always busy; most days she looked exhausted.
Fionna was an outgoing, tomboyish girl who was easily shy despite being stubborn. She was very excitable and loved having fun and wasn't afraid to get a bit of dirt under her nails. As far as he was aware she had a girly crush on him; but had no idea the reason he turned her down was because he was gay. In his eyes she was like a sister to him as he as born an only child.
Gumball coughed awkwardly "Um...no not as of yet" he muttered quietly looking away. God he was glad Marshall wasn't here; that would just be awkward. Imagine having to explain to him that he was talking about him.
Ash stifled a laugh; unknown to most Gumball was very awkward and shy. He was a very talented cook and known for his kind nature but was very introverted "You should tell him; I mean you can't just stare at him forever" he said supportively placing a hand on Gumball's shoulder.
As if Karma was clapping their hands with glee; the staff room door opened and Marshall Lee was stood in the doorway. He had his axe bass on his back making him look unfairly cool. He was wearing a black sleeveless top with 3 buttons undone flashing his pale well toned chest, blue ripped jeans, black wrist arm bands, a vampire tooth necklace pendant and black and white ankle converse.
"Morning sleepyheads; time for another droning day of teenagers" He teased playfully a large smile on his face. He was half joking of course but a few of the other teachers did agree.
Gumball looked away shyly but kept one eye glued on the vampiric hottie; it wasn't even fair how attractive he was. God bless his demonic genes; he was a bonafied sex god. His body was well built as if made by gods and he had such toned abs; his skin was pure alabaster and his eyes gleamed like rubies. God he wanted to fuck the shit out of him; or have him fuck the shit out of him. Either way he wanted to jump into bed with him.
Monochromicorn bit his lip but tried not to laugh; god Gumball was so fucking adorable trying to hide his obvious crush. He removed his hand from Gumball's shoulder and simply folded his arms and looked away. His eyes were gleaming under his bangs which pissed off Gumball even more; he was totally enjoying this.
Marshall floated past Gumball's desk a large smile on his face "Morning Bubba; love the outfit today" he said playfully.
Gumball was wearing a blue tie dye shirt; dark blue on top and light blue below the shoulders, Brownish purple trousers and white vans. Something he called chill and fashionable. "Thanks; I tried not to be too flashy" Gumball said awkwardly trying not to look Marshall straight in the eye.
Marshall burst into laughter and patted Gumball's head "Gumball you could never do flashy" he teased cheekily. He loved Gumball's style; while he himself was more outgoing; Gumball was cute and casual.
Gumball said nothing; while he knew Marshall was just messing with him he was enjoying the feeling of being petted. Now why couldn't he just be pulling his hair instead of ruffling it? His eyes snapped open at that last thought; why was he being such a perv? Yes he was really into Marshall but god knows if he was into guys at all?
"Enough I'm not a kid!" he snapped anxiously batting Marshall's hand away. His cheeks were so hot they were glowing like pink balls of light. What was worse was that he knew Ash wasn't going to let him forget it either.
Ash snorted but hid it with a cough; he knew that Gumball was getting embarrassed. After all the guy he liked was touching him so familiarly.
Marshall blinked in surprise; Gumball was acting weird today "Geez touchy much?" he muttered crossly. He then nodded at Monochromicorn and floated to his desk quietly.
Ash watched him go then released the laugh he had been holding back "Nice going Bubba" he teased cheekily. Why couldn't he just admit he wanted to go out with him? Then he could touch him all he liked.
"Shut up" Gumball muttered angrily. He hadn't meant to snap at Marshall he just wasn't used to being touched by the guy he liked. God he felt like such a jerk now. He just couldn't help himself every time he looked at Marshall or he came close to him his heart raced. He gave him butterflies and he always seemed to get lost in those intense red eyes of his.
He had it so bad for him; yet why couldn't he muster the courage to just tell the guy he liked him. Why were 3 words so fucking hard to say? It was like standing in front of an invisible audience who were constantly watching him before he said it.
Gumball sighed wearily and slumped onto his desk sadly; he was such a fucking coward and he hated it. Usually he was so calm and collected; but when Marshall appeared all his courage seemed to evaporate into thin air.
Ash patted his head gently; he hated seeing Gumball suffer like this. He had it so bad for Marshall but didn't have the guts to say he liked him. If thing continued his best friend would suffer forever "Listen Bubba; you want me to help you out?" he offered kindly. He could make up an excuse to Marshall and try and get the two together; it would be so simple.
Gumball instantly perked up and his purple eyes twinkled happily "Really? You'd do that for me?" he squeaked eagerly. God he owed him big time; perhaps he could make it up to him by making him cupcakes?
Ash smiled warmly "Bubba; we've been friends for 9 years. I'd be a pretty shitty best friend if I didn't" he said supportively. He had a feeling that Gumball would try and repay him; but he didn't need to. He was doing it because that was what best friends are for; and he wanted him to be happy.
Gumball just about burst into tears with joy; he was so glad to have a best friend like Ash in his life. Yes he was sometimes hard to read and sometimes distant; but he was a very caring person. He grabbed Monochromicorn tightly and hugged him "THANK YOU SO MUCH!" he sobbed happily. Finally; finally he could go on a date with his crush! Only he prayed to god he wouldn't screw it up.
Ash patted his head gently as his best friend sobbed on his shoulder; god he was so fucking cute. He was like a little kid despite the fact that he just turned 25 this year. Marshall would certainly have a handful if they ended up dating each other.
Meanwhile at another desk
Marshall sat at his desk quietly annoyance and jealousy filling him; why was it that Gumball always acted weird when he flirted with him but he was very clingy with Monochromicorn? "What do I have to do to get his attention?" Marshall muttered crossly.
"Less play flirty and more charming would be an ideal start" Simone said bluntly. She was going over a list of new transferred books and copies that needed replacing.
"What's wrong with being playful? It's usually my calling card?" Marshall muttered crossly pouting at her. Usually when he hit on girls they melted into his hands like butter; and in the past other guys usually took the bait easily.
Simone laughed fondly "Perhaps Gumball is more of the type who likes the forward but charismatic type" she explained kindly. After past meetings with Gumball she had come to understand that under his kind personality was a very shy and timid young man; but a good hearted one at that.
Marshall raised an eyebrow "You mean like a prince? But isn't that like him?" he said in confusion. Why would a prince type want to date another prince type? They would clash personalities too much.
Simone shook her head "Not exactly; I mean like the charming rebel type. Amp up your charm factor and replace your playfulness with dominance" she suggested cheekily.
Marshall pondered this quietly "You mean basically act like a bad boy and tease him?" he said bluntly. He never usually used this card unless it was a really adorable girl; but if that was Gumballs type he had no problem being dominant.
"Exactly" Simone said smiling sweetly. Sometimes he really could be slow; but he was still her adorable god-son. But she loved how he could still act so naive despite usually being a know it all.
Marshall smirked flashing his white teeth "Y'know Simone; for a quiet, work orientated loner you're awfully cocky" he smirked.
Simone smiled brightly which caused Marshall to feel a little creeped out "Let's just keep that between us hmm?" she said sharply her tone slightly threatening.
She was a very kind person at heart; never the type to hurt anyone emotionally or physically. However when it came to Marshall; Simone went full mama mode. After his mother died and his father abandoned him; she made sure he was always happy.
"For your happiness Marshall; I will make sure nothing causes you more grief" Simone said to herself sharply. She loved Marshall like her own; and she would never let anyone or anything do him harm.