Hey guys! This next chapter is a little shorter, but I have longer chapters in the works. Lemme know what you think (longer chapters, shorter chapters, etc.) I'm gonna try to update weekly too!


"The Jerk Theory chapter 2 and ACTION!" Finn yells over the cheering of the crowd into Keila's camera as he points it to himself. He then points it towards the band onstage who look like they're preparing for another song.

I took her out. It was a Friday night
I wore cologne to get the feeling right
We started making out, and she took off my pants
But then I turned on the TV

And that's about the time she walked away from me
Nobody likes you when you're 23
And are still more amused by TV shows
What the hell is ADD?

My friends say I should act my age
What's my age again?
What's my age again?

Then later on, on the drive home
I called her mom from a pay phone
I said I was the cops, and your husband's in jail
This state looks down on sodomy

And that's about the time that bitch hung up on me
Nobody likes you when you're 23
And are still more amused by prank phone calls
What the hell is Call ID?

My friends say I should act my age
What's my age again?
What's my age again?

And that's about the time she walked away from me
Nobody likes you when you're 23
And you still act like you're in freshman year
What the hell is wrong with me?

My friends say I should act my age
What's my age again?
What's my age again?

That's about the time that she broke up with me
No one should take themselves so seriously
With many years ahead to fall in line
Why would you wish that on me?
I never wanna act my age
What's my age again?
What's my age again?

What's my age again?

The band finishes up their last song for the night and the crowd is loving them.

"Thank you. We are Marshall Lee and the Scream Queens!" Marshall says into the microphone resulting in loud crazy cheering. The band hops off stage trying to come down from the rush of performing live. They love the feeling; it's like nothing else, and they hope that they can do it for a living. They've been playing at this club, The Nightosphere, for a few months or so for some extra publicity and money. If they get that contract then that'll be such a huge leap toward their dreams.

"Did you get it?" Keila asks heading over to Finn to check out the footage.

"Yup! You guys rocked!" Finn said jumping up and down. He was always a hyperactive guy. They all took a seat at a table and ordered 6 root beers to cool off.

"Hey did you hear that Braco got dumped today?" Jake asked.

"Wasn't he dating that candy girl?" Marsh said.

"You mean PB? Yeah. Pink hair, super smart, really nice." Finn pitched in.

"You mean her?" Guy said pointing towards a table where a pink haired girl laughing at something her friend said. Everyone's eyes followed and they kind of ended up staring. Both girls looked up and noticed them. The boys and Keila quickly turned their heads back hoping that it wasn't that close of a call.

"Yeah. The most believable story is that she broke up with him." Jake announced bringing everyone's attention back to their own table.

"Well while you guys talk about it. I'm gonna get her number." Marshall said as he got up and walked towards their table.


"You know what's interesting?" Bubblegum says as a rhetorical question.

"What?" Lady responds.

"The probability of someone hitting on one of us or just meeting someone new." Bubblegum says as she scans the room.
"We know at least 40% of the people in here from school so they know we're both single. Single women are more likely to be approached, and I'd like to think we're above average regarding our attractiveness."

"Pssh! I'd say we're both like 100 on a scale of 1-10. Individually." Lady says as she flips her rainbow hair in a cliché way making Bubblegum laugh.

"Anyways… I bet you $5 someone comes up to us."

Lady faked a gasp and put her hand on her chest. "Bonnibel Bubblegum, gambling?"

"It's a friendly wager." She says with a smile and a shrug. "Are you in?"

"Eh, why not?" Lady says as they shook hands.

"Hey look up at the table with the band right... Now." Lady says noticing them out of her peripheral vision. They both look up and everyone's head quickly snapped back to their own conversation. They laughed at their nosy neighbors but were too preoccupied in their conversation to notice the black haired boy approaching. He took a seat at their table surprising both Lady and Bubblegum. He said something in his deep, husky, yet smooth voice.


"He-llo ladies. Name's Marshall Lee and yours is?" Marsh said drawing out the syllables trying to be as smooth as possible as he took a seat a cross from the both of them.

Taken back, Bubblegum finally speaks up, "Bonnibel Bubblegum."

"And I'm not interested." Lady said giggling a little obviously showing she was joking. The joke made Bubblegum laugh and that sound was something Marshall could get used to.

"Ooo ouch. That hurt, rainbow." Marshall said clutching his chest faking pain.

"Hey Bon, I'm gonna grab another soda. Will you be okay?" Lady said.

Bubblegum took a moment to answer but took a glance at Marshall and finally said "Yeah I'll be fine." Lady gets up and leaves towards the bar a little worried for Bubblegum but she knows she can take care of herself.

"Your friend seems fun. What about you?" Marsh asks with a smirk on his face.

"I'd like to think so, but a different kind of fun."

"Is it the kind of fun that I'd be interested in?"

"I doubt it. Do lines like that work?"

Taken back, Marsh quickly replies "Yeah I have a fair amount of success with them, yes. Why? Are they not working for you?" Which earns a chuckle from Bubblegum.

"I don't think it's the lines. It's your delivery. Lacks sincerity" She says as she gets up putting on her jacket. Lady returns to the table and notices that Bubblegum is ready to leave and gets the hint. She begins to collect get stuff and they make their way to the door.

"Hey. Uh what about my good night kiss?" Marsh asks as a last ditch effort.

"Maybe some other time." She says as she turns around to reply but doesn't stop walking towards the door. He drops his head down in disappointment but there's always tomorrow.

Outside of the club, the two walk towards Lady's car and Bubblegum holds her hand out as Lady slaps a 5 dollar bill into it.


Ugh Marshall hated science. It was the worst subject to him even though he liked his teacher. He understood math, history, English, ANYTHING, but if you ask him to name the element that has 10 electrons, 10 protons, and 10 neutrons he would have no clue and just stare at you. The answer is neon by the way. Eventually getting tired of Ms. Groff's lecture, he raises his hand and asks to be excused. He grabs a drink at the water fountain and as he looks up to his surprise walking towards the water fountain was his next target, Bonnibel. He stands by the fountain and greets her.

"Funny running into you here. You come here often?" He asks as he holds down the water fountain bar button for her. Surprised at this act of kindness Bubblegum accepts and leans down to drink from the stream only for Marsh to let go before she could.

"Haha very funny." Bubblegum holds the button down for herself since it's apparent he wouldn't.

"I know I am. How about that number now?"

"I only give my number to good boys." She says as she walks back to class.

"Fine. I have connections you know. I can get your number within the hour!" He yells after her but she didn't seem to care and kept walking.

"Dammit." He walks back to class and through the doors of chemical hell. A few notes, ton of songs, and a nap later the class was finally over. Marshall grabs his backpack and books it towards the door.

"Mr. Abadeer. I'd like to speak with you for a moment please." Ms. Groff says before he could walk through the door.

"Yes. Ms. G?" He says as he walks towards her desk.

"We would love if your band would play at the dance this year and the upcoming football game. You guys are very good." She says as she hands him a flyer for the prom.

"Great. I'll ask the band. Thank you Ms. G!" He says as he runs out the classroom excitedly. Betty Groff shakes her head with a smile and gets ready for her next class.